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Kissa Tanto, Vancouver, BC
Award-winning

Kissa Tanto

4.6
4.6
571 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian
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Tucked into the upper story of a delightfully faded building in Chinatown, Kissa Tanto invites you into the little jewel that is the House of Plenty. First we will eat! Such supreme satisfaction we take from the delicate flavours of Japan and the warmth of ltalian cooking and feel it’s right to bring these culinary forces together to do a little dance. Why not? Soul mates are they not with their mutual love of noodles, rice, and proteins in their pure, delicious uncooked form? Think of the cool elegant crudo and cruda, crisp exotic salads, playful pastas, and rich, tender meats that we shall sink our teeth into. And whilst doing so, we will drink! We will wipe the dust off of the My Private Tokyo, inhale the burgundy scent of Barolo, sip tiny glasses of fine sake, and down chilly glasses of beer.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Japanese, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (778) 379-8078
  • Website
    http://www.kissatanto.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joël Watanabe
  • Private party facilities
    Private event requests are excepted. Please email us at hello@kissatanto.com with your contact information, party size, and date you are looking to book.

Experiences

  • The Quintessential Omakase

    $155.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For groups of 5-6, we are now providing a special dining experience at two of our finest tables. Please leave yourselves in our hands as we take you on a divine culinary journey laden with beloved classics that have graced our menu since the very first day as well as choice, unique dishes that Chef Watanabe has created especially for our Omakase. A symphony of textures and flavours: cool, soft and herbaceous on the lips, the resistance of a perfect pasta noodle between your teeth. These are the kinds of dishes that are meant to be shared amongst friends and family so that all can delight. *Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or if you have had our Omakase on a previous occasion. **Any cancellations require 3 days notice.

  • NYE at Kissa Tanto 2024

    $315.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    All are welcome to the House of Plenty on the eve of a most precious new year. Let us indulge - slip into our fancy dress, sip chilly glasses of bubbles, dig into toothsome plates of food one after another, sway to the soulful live vocals of Krystle Dos Santos, laugh ever so loudly and take in all the joy to be had. We will toast to good friends, bid farewell to a year gone past and welcome, with an open heart, all the possibilities and unknown adventures of 2024. *Ticket includes a welcome cocktail and fine supper of 7 courses to your heart's content. **Please note that we will have limited capabilities to accommodate allergies and/or dietary restrictions. ***Vegetarian options available. ****All sales are final.

What 571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Innovative

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Italian

  • Vancouver

    Innovative

  • Vancouver

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Vancouver

    Romantic

  • Vancouver

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver

    Italian

571 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing menu with extras off the menu. Cocktails are superb. Service was impeccable and the vibe in the room was relaxed. It was nice to be back.

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  2. Epicurean

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    un festival de saveurs et de conjugaison les plus sophistiquées. c’est mon restaurant étoilé Michelin préféré , que du bonheur a chaque plats KOBE beef de la préfecture Miyazaki au Japon , huitres BC , Saumon sauvage du Pacifique Haïda Gwaii , omelette japonaise aux truffes incroyable de légèreté… saké ,cocktail maison , aucune faute , ambiance feutrée, bel éclairage , serveurs irréprochables

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  3. Derek

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent fusion cuisine. All the dishes were unique and flavourful in their own way. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was great The highlight must’ve been the king crab omelette

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  5. MichaelB

    Exclusive

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    Overall was alright, service was good, food was decent. Tasting menu wasn’t particularly good value, a few of the dishes were not that great (hamburger helper pasta basically), only six courses for 200$. Omelette and octopus salad were highlights. Cocktails were good.

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  6. CalgaryZ

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Service and food are both top notch, the only glitch is the strict time limit on the table, it does make it a challenge to relax.

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  7. BaxterB

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Chef's menu - pretty good but then we were served a disgusting truffle omlet. We also found the pace of how the dishes came out to be off balanced

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  8. EricA

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a highly anticipated visit for my wife and I and we were not disappointed. The food was outstanding and the service top notch. A highlight for my wife was meeting the chef, who came out to chat with us. We’ll be back for sure.

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  9. KatF

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely phenomenal. Service and food were exceptional

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  10. MelissaT

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious dinner. Our server was extremely knowledgeable of all meals and made the experience well worth it.

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  11. ladyShawn

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Is more than just good food...is an absolutely awesome experience!

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  12. MarcelinaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Did the $155 omekase menu and totally worth it. Fantastic and perfectly filling - one of the best pastas we’ve ever had. Great service and cocktails - decor very nice with a non-pretentious vibe

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daniel (our server) was incredible. Good was excellent

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  14. Weezy

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing, as we expected. We chose the omikase meal so every dish was a surprise. Noise level was a bit loud making it hard to talk to others at our table or even hear the servers describe the dishes they brought out

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  15. Elisa

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and the ambience. We got to sample a great wine from the General Manager/Sommelier. Will definitely go back.

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  16. CCCL

    Greater Taipei

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Only recommend the desert: yuzu cream the rest of food did not live up to my expectations.

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  17. MacM

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best. Has been for years. The quality of food and service is unbelievable.

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  18. Noccer

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Awesome food and service but was a bit noisy if you sit by the bar.

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  19. DERSEYSHORE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, atmosphere, and drinks. A special experience and a must try.

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  20. HungN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A must experience is the superb Omakase at Kissa Tanto. The entire serving team was wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable about every minute aspect of a dish, fully explained upon each course. We felt like the whole staff came by our table at one time or another. Settings were replaced with each serving. The dishes brought complex flavours to life with outstanding presentations. The ambience was cozy and intimate. An indulgence that deserves highest praise and commendations. A culinary delight, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I just wanna start off by saying, everything was absolutely amazing here, cooked to perfection. We ordered three appetizers: a dozen oysters, the octopus salad, and the beef tartare. For Main, we ordered a midcourse, which was the charcoal udon, and the main course, which was the duck breast, and added roasted vegetables as the side. Oysters- 10/10 The kimchi sauce was so delicious, and the crushed Nori paired beautifully with it. The aftertaste for the oysters is sweet and fresh. Beef tartare- 10/10 This may be one of my favorite places to eat tartar. It is paired with pickled radish, pear, and topped with a generous amount of Parmesan. Octopus salad- 9/10 This was definitely a twist on a classic. The octopus is actually deep-fried, but the meat was so tender and soft the sauce they paired it with was very mild and refreshing, the only thing I would say is that there is a little bit too much radishes, otherwise it would’ve been perfect. Charcoal udon- 9.5/10 They have homemade charcoal udon and the texture is chewy thick and I’m a huge udon fan, so that was absolutely amazing . The sauce was buttery, and very fragrant, all the seafood was cooked to perfection. The Dungeness crab was soft and tender. The only reason why I took half a point off is because it was slightly too salty, but this is definitely just a preference. Duck- 10/10 This is one of my favorite places for duck. The sauce was a peppercorn mushroom, and it was sweet, paired beautifully with the duck meat. I liked how Thay already has cut up the duck meat for you, so there were no bones or anything like that. The roasted vegetables on the side was a perfect pairing for this course. We ordered three drinks, two mock tails, and a cocktail, and I highly highly recommend the pickled plum soda for the Mocktail and the old-fashioned for the cocktail if you would like a richer smokier drink.

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  22. Esta

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Omakase for 4. Lots of dishes served, some from the a la carte menu and some specific to the omakase. Very delicious. Loved the delicate flavours and the variety of flavours!

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  23. PattyG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was amazing and the food was delicious and beautifully presented!

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  24. SilasL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great servers, I hope I can return soon!

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  25. Angelo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, cocktails, service and vibe outstanding. Can't wait to be back!

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  26. SQqq

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Very loud restaurant. Makes it very hard to have conversations with your company

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It was a nice evening. Staff was great amd the introduction of each dish was nice. A bit pricey but what was most important, my girlfriend loved it.

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  28. CatherineM

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Interesting takes on classics. The octopus salad and the charred udon were stellar. I think that duck magnet at $65 was quite steep! No question it was delicious.

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  29. Nick

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding and service was top notch. Highly recommend.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal I’ve ever had in my life. Incredible. Coming back next time I’m in Vancouver.

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  31. Wayne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Nice cocktail, but food is just about average. Ok price.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience1
    Sadly disappointed and overrated. Cocktails were amazing and server was great. However, the food did not live up to the hype. It was underwhelming and did not live up to expectations. The ribeye was disappointing (and chewy), but we should’ve known better than to order an off menu item. Kudos to the server recommendations on cocktails and to the bartender.

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  33. Micfoodie

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Spaghettini was amazing. Burrata was way overpriced for what it was. Great cocktails. Overall a bit overpriced for what it is.

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  34. ThomasS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    An experience worth a special trip. Kissa Tanto provides a unique dining experience combining global flavors into a cohesive string of dishes.

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  35. CDRPI

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality and variety of food was excellent. Udon and Seafood was exceptional and we wanted more. The duck was delicate. All sauces were as described and exceeded our expectations. Enjoyed the varied wine list. Well deserved Michelin Star

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  36. MeganA

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at KT and we were not disappointed. The food and service was excellent. Will definitely return.

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  37. Greg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful creative food. Great sake list. Would recommend

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  38. Linc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is very good and tasty but expensive for the average diner.

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  39. PenelopeH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience5
    It was good but no longer lives up to its reputation. Service was fine but not outstanding. The food was good but not outstanding. Overall we left disappointed and in talking with friends who have been, that seems to be the general consensus. Won't be rushing back there.

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  40. KatB

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, delicious, thoughtful and perfect touches. High quality. We did omakase. Drinks were also top notch

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Kissa Tanto is rated 4.6 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kissa Tanto

263 Pender St E, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Chinatown
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Japanese, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joël Watanabe
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.kissatanto.com/
  • Phone number
    (778) 379-8078
  • Private party facilities
    Private event requests are excepted. Please email us at hello@kissatanto.com with your contact information, party size, and date you are looking to book.
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