Guu Izakaya has been in Toronto quite a while now and Torontonians are probably used to being greeted by the servers' "irashaimase" every time they enter the restaurant. All three locations have been rebranded as Kinka Izakaya as of late but fear not, as they're still serving their signature dishes, and being attentive as ever. I haven't been for a few months and for this visit, I got to taste all my usual favourites and then some.
I didn't know until this visit that they offer a tasting menu at $33 per person with 8 dishes and a dessert, which is what I had. Note that this is only available for seatings of 2 of more people... so as long as you're not there eating by yourself, it's available!
The menu consists of their more popular dishes like the Japanese chicken, bibimbap and the cod with delicious crispy skin as well as Kaki Mayo, the baked oysters - mmm! The Sake Tiramisu was not really memorable, I don't remember what it tasted like, frankly! I wish they served the almond tofu in its place.
Blanched spinach with sesame sauce
Seared B.C. tuna sashimi with ponzu & garlic chips
Marinated seaweed & tofu on greens
Deep fried soy sauce marinated chicken with garlic mayo
Baked B.C. oyster with spinach, mushrooms & garlic mayo, topped with cheese
Grilled miso marinated beef short ribs
Grilled miso marinated black cod with yuzu miso sauce
Rice, mushrooms & cheese with seaweed sauce in sizzling stone bowl
There's a lot of Japanese izakayas in Toronto now but it's always a good time when I do end up going to this place. There are three locations: Bloor Street, Church Street and a new one in North York, so go ahead and give it a try!
- Our meal was complimentary but opinions are our own -
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