KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

4.5

86 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem

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 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
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
Neighborhood
Church-Wellesley
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

KINKA SET 39
CA$39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
*Price per person. Minimum of 2 orders. ・MISO SOUP ・SEAWEED + TOFU SALAD ・SALMON TATAKI ・TOKYO FRIES ・JFC A.K.A KARAAGE ・OYSTER KAKIMAYO ・KINOKO CHEESE BIBIMBAP ・MATCHA ICE CREAM
Standard Reservation
CA$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Standard Reservation (13 people or more) For bookings, our largest table accommodates up to 8 guests. If you plan to host a party of 9 or more guests, please contact us directly for assistance. Please be aware that for larger groups exceeding 13 people, there is a possibility you may be seated at separate tables. Additionally, please note that we can only split the bill 4 ways.
New Year's Eve Omakase Menu
CA$49.00 per person
Dec 31, 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!

What 86 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
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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.

86 Reviews

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Corynne
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, reasonable prices, and helpful staff! We were drooling over every bite of our dinner!
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Keis
VIP
Toronto
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
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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Lyne
Montreal
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super belle expérience, recommande les yeux fermés!
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Alisher
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 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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Nithinkumar
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 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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Belle
Toronto
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 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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Jasmina
Stuttgart
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 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 December 12, 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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Ian
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 29, 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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Eyinojuoluwa
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 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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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 86 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

398 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1H5

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Church-Wellesley
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
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, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.kinkaizakaya.com/location/kinka-izakaya/
Phone number
(416) 977-0999

KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

KINKA SET 39

Standard Reservation

New Year's Eve Omakase Menu

Menu

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL restaurant rated?

Is KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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