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KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL, Toronto, ON

KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

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

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • 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, Japanese (Izakaya)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 977-0999
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Church-Wellesley
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 74 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL offers a lively and authentic Japanese dining experience. Guests rave about its "energetic ambiance" and "delectable cuisine," with highlights like fresh sashimi, savory takoyaki, and flavorful yakitori. While service is generally friendly, some find it could be more attentive. Overall, a vibrant spot worth trying.

74 Reviews
  1. SandhyaM

    Toronto

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing happy hour menu.lovef the good and drinks.

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  2. Ian

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Some outstanding dishes (salmon carpaccio, fried chicken, sweet potato croquettes, matcha crème brûlée). Some decent (truffle fries, miso soup). Some not so good: salad overloaded with noodles, sushi slathered with mayo. Overall, a little too calorific/greasy to rise above 3 stars.
    KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINALResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for sharing your feedback, Ian! We're glad you enjoyed some of our standout dishes. We appreciate your insights on the others and will take them into consideration as we continue to refine our menu. Your experience is important to us!

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  3. Darko

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Die Aburi sushi sind mit Abstand das beste sushi was ich jemals gegessen habe. Qualität und Service sehr gut. Preis bei so einer Qualität auch gerechtfertigt. Super Laden!

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  4. Craig

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Shockingly small proportions. Food flavor and prep fine. Good service. Noisy, drafty, loud music.
    KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINALResponded on November 1, 2024
    Thanks for your feedback, Craig. We’re glad you enjoyed the service and the food, but we’re sorry to hear about the noise and portion size. We appreciate your insights and will work on improving these aspects for a better experience in the future.

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  5. stewart

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Being a tuesday it was no0t that busy, probably 20 people with 3 servers. food always great...ran out of ribs at 7pm server was good and pleasant however it was alittle slow. was sat right away drink order not taken for 15 minutes... we ordered food and drinks at samne time to spped it up a little. overall we have been here before when it was busy and loud which is great fore this place as you expectr it to be with the sake bombs...love them... try it oput on a thursday or friday,make a reservation and enjoy the food is great... should be asked for a drink order within the first 5 minutes or be acknowledged for drinks. 4 people 300 bucks to be expected with tip.
    KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINALResponded on October 25, 2024
    Thanks for sharing your experience, Stewart! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service, though we apologize for the delays you experienced. Your insights are valuable, and we'll work on improving our drink service. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon for a lively experience!

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  6. Cara

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside, service was great and food was delicious

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  7. Krystal

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was delicious and the service on point! Its often hard to find consistency in food offerings at restaurants but that is not the case here. Have been a half dozen times in the past year and never disappointed.

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  8. Ginevra

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very friendly staff and we will be back very very soon:)

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  9. Jesse

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic every time I go, the next best thing to hopping on a plane to Japan

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  10. Neil

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Mediocre food. Fast service. Wouldn’t rush back. The end.
    KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINALResponded on September 30, 2024
    Neil, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. We strive for excellence in both food quality and service. Your insights are valuable as we work to improve. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

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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 74 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

398 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1H5

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Church-Wellesley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese (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, Takeout, Wine
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