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KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL, Toronto, ON

KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

4.5
4.5
85 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
Established in the spring of 2014, Kinka Izakaya Original is a cozy, izakaya-style eatery specializing in authentic premium Japanese tapas and great times! From fresh choices like sashimi straight from Japan to classic favorites like karaage, our expansive menu will have you having more. Kinka Izakaya Original offers guests a dining experience like no other.

If you have any other questions, email us at original@kinkaizakaya.com
Or call (416)-977-0999

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    (416) 977-0999
  • Website
    https://www.kinkaizakaya.com/location/kinka-izakaya/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    398 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1H5
  • Area
    Church-Wellesley
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Omakase Menu

    CAD 49.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an authentic Japanese feast featuring fresh sashimi, edamame, green salads, salmon nanban, Tokyo fries, crispy karaage, kakimayo, and elegant aburi sushi (8pc). A perfect way to welcome the new year with family and friends!
    New Year's Eve Omakase Menu photo

Menu

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What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and outstanding service." The lively atmosphere is marked by enthusiastic greetings and delicious izakaya-style dishes like "fresh sashimi" and "savory takoyaki." While some find the portions small, the energetic vibe and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.

85 Reviews

  1. Keis

    VIP

    Toronto

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the perfect Izakaya spot. Food and drinks were really good. Lively atmosphere and a great time.

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  2. Lyne

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super belle expérience, recommande les yeux fermés!

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  3. Alisher

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would like to come back again, try sake and eat more sushi

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  4. Nithinkumar

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Ambience, great food and amazing service. Would surely recommend

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  5. Belle

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience was okay. We made a reservation, but still had to wait, though the manager kindly offered us a free drink while we waited, which was appreciated. We ordered the smoked duck and tempura (see attached photo), but the portion sizes were surprisingly small. Then, we waited a long time for our main dish, which turned out to be underwhelming. The server mentioned that it was shareable, but even with that in mind, we found the portions to be quite lacking. We understand the restaurant was busy, but the food just didn’t seem to justify the wait or the price. Disappointing overall, unfortunately.

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  6. Jasmina

    Stuttgart

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food very bland and tasteless. Service was good and overall fun atmosphere. Good place for after drinks but would not recommend for food.
    KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINALResponded on 12 December 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Jasmina. We appreciate your kind words about our service and atmosphere. We're sorry to hear the food didn't meet your expectations. Your comments will help us improve and ensure a better experience for our guests in the future.

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  7. Ian

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great sushi and shrimp tempura. Wasn’t as big of a fan of the udon carbonara but everything else was great The vibe was also lots of fun! Tons of celebratory sake shots and birthday wishes at other tables

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  8. Eyinojuoluwa

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe is fantastic and the food and drinks can back it up

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The good: -Food, for the most part, was very good. -Staff were extremely friendly. -Decor is really nice. -Drinks were delicious The not so good: -Big Prawn Tempura were not good we'll and very chewy, almost like rubber. Maybe it was just a bad batch but probably won't order again. -The Sake Bomb celebrations are too frequent and very loud. During my dinner they did it like 5 times and it was really disruptive and annoying after a while. I was over it to be honest. All in all, a great restaurant with great food and drinks. If you could handle the loud celebrations, you'll love this place.

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  10. Courtney

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal, fun atmosphere despite being more calm than it used to be. Enjoyed our meal but the service was a little neglectful. We would have liked to order additional drinks and dishes but couldnt get service sitting at the counter. Not the best night I’ve had here.

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FAQs

KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 977-0999.

KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL is rated 4.5 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

398 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1H5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Church-Wellesley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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