Imanishi Japanese Kitchen
★ 4.5 (895) · 
· $$
1330 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y1, Canada
Phone: (416) 706-4225
Website: http://www.imanishi.ca/
Imanishi Japanese Kitchen in Toronto is a 4.5-star Japanese restaurant with 895 Google reviews, known for Tokyo Toast and Karashi Ribs.
Why we love it
- Homestyle Japanese with Izakaya influence
- Located near Near Dundas St W and Compton Ave
- Cozy atmosphere, lively, small sharing plates
- Table service with attentive staff
- Homestyle Japanese with Izakaya influence
- Located near Near Dundas St W and Compton Ave
- Cozy atmosphere, lively, small sharing plates
- Table service with attentive staff
What to Order
Tokyo Toast
A deep-fried thick toast served with two scoops of taro ice cream and crunchy toasted soba, offering a delightful sweet and salty combination.
"The little roasted sesame bits were super fragrant and lightly sweet, and the flavor just melted in my mouth. The toast was crispy on the outside and soft inside… it honestly felt heavenly."
Thomas Ho
Karashi Ribs
Tender and flavorful ribs, praised for their fall-off-the-bone texture and a good balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes.
"The best thing we had. Good balance of savory/sweet/spicy. The ribs had fall off the bone texture."
Yunhan Liu
Corn Kakiage (Corn Tempura)
A seemingly simple dish of corn fried in tempura, but consistently highlighted for its deliciousness and addictive quality.
"Every couple of months I have an intense craving for the corn kakiage, which seems so simple but is so good."
Thomas Dorey
Hamachi Sashimi
Fresh and sublime yellowtail sashimi, a popular choice for its quality and taste.
"Our family of four love their entire menu and how everything is a sharing plate. This most recent visit, we had four servings of Hamachi Sashimi which was fresh, sublime and especially yummy."
John M
Prawn and Cilantro Salad
A refreshing salad featuring prawns and cilantro, noted for its unique and fantastic dressing.
"Our favourite dish was the prawn and cilantro salad- the dressing was unique and fantastic."
Kevin Jing
Beef Tataki
A standout version of beef tataki, featuring slightly thicker and fattier cuts of beef that offer a unique and enjoyable experience.
"The beef tataki was one of the best I've had, with slightly thicker and fattier cuts of beef, a style I had not had before but loved."
Evan J
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are highly recommended, as they get very busy and walk-ins are often turned away.
- The atmosphere is lively with louder music, making it feel more like a bar than a traditional restaurant.
- Portions are generally small, so be prepared to order several sharing plates to feel satisfied.
- The restaurant is quite dark, which some find adds to the cozy vibe, but others find it hard to see their food.
- They do not offer separate bills, which can be frustrating for groups.