KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL, located on Church Street in Toronto, offers a vibrant and authentic Japanese izakaya dining experience. The restaurant is known for its lively atmosphere, which includes enthusiastic staff and interactive dining events.
The menu at KINKA IZAKAYA features a variety of Japanese small plates and tapas, designed for sharing. Popular dishes include prawn tempura, salmon tataki, and takoyaki. The restaurant also offers a range of sashimi, making it a hit among seafood lovers.
Diners appreciate the warm and welcoming environment, noting the attentiveness of the staff and the overall fun vibe of the place. The restaurant is ideal for group gatherings, thanks to its casual and energetic ambiance.
I absolutely love the atmosphere here, it's live and energetic. The food is so delicious and very well presented. This place is great for date nights or any night for that fact. Prices are a touch high but well worth it for the quality and service. The kitchen staff are very friendly too. We had the Takowasabi, Salmon tataki, Veg miso, Ebimayo, Unagi bimbimbap, Marinated jelly fish, Jap pancake, Miso short rib, and the Salmon fish and chips. What a great night. I would definitely come again if I ever visit Toronto again. I’m from the West Coast. I recommend this place to anyone who loves izakya.
Awsome izakaya place!
Popular izakaya in Toronto—worth making a reservation!
It was my first visit, and my friend and I ordered lots of food and drinks. The happy hour menu offers great value and lets you try a variety of small plates.
The sushi was tasty, especially the shrimp and eel, though the rice fell apart a bit. Truffle fries had the biggest portion, and the beef udon was super chewy and flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were a surprising standout!!! So delicious!
It’s a bit noisy and the table space is limited, but overall we had a great experience and would definitely come back.
I had an amazing experience at Kinka sushiba.The sushi was fresh and flavorful, with a great variety of options. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it perfect for a casual dinner or a special occasion. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. I highly recommend trying Big Prawn Tempura and Spicy Nasu+Tofu! Can't wait to go back!
It is a good place for friends reunion. The vibe is just right to chill and relax, so you can drink fruit sake with your friends. The food quality is great. We ordered PRAWN TEMPURA, salmon sushi, WASABI OCTOPUS, hot pot rice….
This Kinka Izakaya is the original location and my first time visiting. This restaurant blew me away with how delicious, authentic and varied their Japanese dishes were!
The restaurant itself is sleek in Japanese design, with dark wood and metal furnishings. The staff and service are second-to-none! Our lovely waitress was prompt, kind, and so attentive! She would clear a plate as soon as we were done.
The food here was amazing! We got a variety of dishes. I got their Assorted Sashimi plate, Takoyaki, and a Neko Damashi Mocktail. The mocktail came in the cutest cat mug! The sashimi was some of the freshest I’ve ever had, with scallops, yellowtail and salmon. The Takoyaki was flavourful and fluffy.
My fiancé got their Curry Cheese Bibimbap, and the Tokyo Truffle Fries. The Bibimbap was so rich and luscious, and the truffle fries were so flavourful! They came with a teriyaki dip and were absolutely wonderful.
The atmosphere here is pretty popping, with sake bombs and birthday celebrations galore. It can get very loud, so don’t be surprised if you have to yell to talk! Their outdoor patio is a quieter option if you request it. I would also recommend getting a reservation if you have a larger group.
I will definitely be returning for more. The food and service were all outstanding. There’s so many more dishes I’d like to try!
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Eddy Wong
a month agoI absolutely love the atmosphere here, it's live and energetic. The food is so delicious and very well presented. This place is great for date nights or any night for that fact. Prices are a touch high but well worth it for the quality and service. The kitchen staff are very friendly too. We had the Takowasabi, Salmon tataki, Veg miso, Ebimayo, Unagi bimbimbap, Marinated jelly fish, Jap pancake, Miso short rib, and the Salmon fish and chips. What a great night. I would definitely come again if I ever visit Toronto again. I’m from the West Coast. I recommend this place to anyone who loves izakya. Awsome izakaya place!
Carrie Guo
a month agoPopular izakaya in Toronto—worth making a reservation! It was my first visit, and my friend and I ordered lots of food and drinks. The happy hour menu offers great value and lets you try a variety of small plates. The sushi was tasty, especially the shrimp and eel, though the rice fell apart a bit. Truffle fries had the biggest portion, and the beef udon was super chewy and flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were a surprising standout!!! So delicious! It’s a bit noisy and the table space is limited, but overall we had a great experience and would definitely come back.
Daniel Su
5 months agoI had an amazing experience at Kinka sushiba.The sushi was fresh and flavorful, with a great variety of options. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it perfect for a casual dinner or a special occasion. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. I highly recommend trying Big Prawn Tempura and Spicy Nasu+Tofu! Can't wait to go back!
Wai Kit Leung
a month agoIt is a good place for friends reunion. The vibe is just right to chill and relax, so you can drink fruit sake with your friends. The food quality is great. We ordered PRAWN TEMPURA, salmon sushi, WASABI OCTOPUS, hot pot rice….
Georgia
a week agoThis Kinka Izakaya is the original location and my first time visiting. This restaurant blew me away with how delicious, authentic and varied their Japanese dishes were! The restaurant itself is sleek in Japanese design, with dark wood and metal furnishings. The staff and service are second-to-none! Our lovely waitress was prompt, kind, and so attentive! She would clear a plate as soon as we were done. The food here was amazing! We got a variety of dishes. I got their Assorted Sashimi plate, Takoyaki, and a Neko Damashi Mocktail. The mocktail came in the cutest cat mug! The sashimi was some of the freshest I’ve ever had, with scallops, yellowtail and salmon. The Takoyaki was flavourful and fluffy. My fiancé got their Curry Cheese Bibimbap, and the Tokyo Truffle Fries. The Bibimbap was so rich and luscious, and the truffle fries were so flavourful! They came with a teriyaki dip and were absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere here is pretty popping, with sake bombs and birthday celebrations galore. It can get very loud, so don’t be surprised if you have to yell to talk! Their outdoor patio is a quieter option if you request it. I would also recommend getting a reservation if you have a larger group. I will definitely be returning for more. The food and service were all outstanding. There’s so many more dishes I’d like to try!