Imanishi Japanese Kitchen

Toronto, Ontario

Grilled saba and the monkfish live pate were great! Was not a fan of their cocktails. But I would probably go for a beer next time to drink with these dishes :)

Easily my favourite restaurant in Toronto. I love coming here for any special occaision. My favourite dishes are the cold dashi eggplant, spicy tofu salad, corn fritters and the monkfish paté. Service is always exceptional and the atmosphere is cozy and friendly.

Oh my goodness, every item we ordered on the menu was a delight. The standout was definitely the Monkfish Pâte; simple but so flavorful! The staff was lovely, and the vibes were very chill and laidback. I was surprised with how quickly the place filled up >=1 hour after opening, so either come early or make a reservation if you want a seat.

My favourite spot in the city, and somewhere I?ve been going since 2017. Whenever I go here, I know I?m going to have amazing food, good experience and the warm homey atmosphere imanishi is know for. Perfect for date night, drinks with friends or even a quick solo curry or Katsu. Cannot recommend this place enough.

SO. DAMN. GOOD. Everything we are was 10/10 aka you will not be disappointed. Loved the vibe, low key , hip, intimate but in a casual way?Pictured is the shrimp, cilantro salad, silken tofu and avo salad and red snapper. Also had the curry spring rolls, corn karaage and of course dessert: fried Japanese milk bread with taro ice cream. Run don?t walk.

Absolutely delicious! It was fully packed on a weekday so I recommend making a reso. Don't skip dessert because their toast was the best part!

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Small cozy venue with fantastic food. Not a single dish was mediocre. It?s easily become one of my favourite, if not my favourite, Izakaya restaurant.

An adorable venue nested in the west of downtown Toronto; definitely worth the commute. This place is so good - the drinks are amazing, the food is unique and flavourful, and the service is attentive and personable. These are small plates; but if you?re looking for something filling try the udon or ramen. Definitely try Would definitely recommend if you enjoy Japanese cuisine.