Kintaro Izakaya

Went on Tuesday after work. Foods are delicious, but the price was not too friendly for the portion. The skewers are a must try. Had one wasabi octopus, one set b skewers, two bowls of ramen, and one mochi dessert, paid about $100. Not 100% satisfied with the service, lack of training for the front of house, especially the lady who does phone reservation.

Overall great first experience. Food is well priced with many options to suit all sorts of palates. Cozy and warm environment. Music is at a reasonable level and a decent cocktail menu. Will return

Food was fine for certain items. Definitely the yakitori skewers were a bit less to be desired as most items were overcooked. However, in terms of the nigiri sushi the fish was as fresh as you expect in a landlocked area in Toronto (and in comparison to the west). Their highlights was the yuk-hey (raw Korean beef tartar) and sushi rolls.. I would highly recommend that. As for the other items...the yakitori wasn't as good as I expected to other places I've been. But servicer was very attentive and food comes out super quick.

Went on a Saturday evening, had reservations. Ordered a variety of tapas and skewers. Food was okay, nothing special compared to other izakayas. Prices were quite high for the portions, paid about $60 a person and was not full/satisfied. The best was the Scallop Tataki Roll and the Polar Beer was interesting.

Wow. Just, wow. A flawless meal and an awesome dining experience. Beautiful establishment, super friendly staff, extensive menu, reasonably priced... and the food was absolutely outstanding. So good we asked for our menu back to order more. We will definitely be back and we would strongly recommend Kintaro to anyone. Wow.

Delicious food!! We loved everything we ordered. Food also came out pretty quickly. Our server was friendly and attentive. A bit expensive but we’re happy we tried it! For large groups, 20% auto gratuity is included in the bill, and they require a deposit to hold the table. The deposit is refunded to you immediately after your visit.

Decent place. The food was delicious, service and ambiance were good. It's a popular spot, so be sure to make a reservation before you come. Plus, their extended hours until 2am make it a great choice for a late-night hangout. Highly recommended.

Tuna Tataki was fresh and seared lightly on the outside for a firmer edge and tender interior, with a nice balance from the wasabi vinagairette with mustard seeds inside, topped with green onion for a melt in your mouth experience. Came with a small salad that also went well with sauce.

Ebi Mayo was crispy, with a pretty light batter. Dipped in siracha and mayo, with some seaweed seasoning on top. The shrimp was snappy and moist. Cooked perfectly. This was my favourite.

Skewers were alright, all had a nice smoky flavour but the bacon wrapped with rice cake had a nice texture, but the bacon lacked its juiciness and saltiness. The pork was a little bland. The tomatoes were sweet and burst in your mouth, the chicken with grilled green onions were good. Onions were sweet and fragrant with juicy chicken. The beef was also juicy and satisfied my beef craving.

Overall though, I found the portions to be a little small for the price, yet fulfilling.

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