Kingyo Izakaya

[childofthestorm]

My favourite izakaya in Vancouver, Kingyo, is looking to open a slot here:

http://www.torontolife.com/daily/dail...

Sure, it's early, but just getting it out there. I like their food way more than Guu (but Guu is generally a more fun vibe).

[TorontoJo]

Went last night and really enjoyed it. Photos of a lot of the dishes here:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/8839...

[mnajji]

Has anyone been since opening?

Can anyone confirm if there are line-ups the like there were at Guu originally or at (the horror) Santouka?

[Notorious P.I.G.]

I was there tonight. Food was great and there where no line-ups.

[DDD]

We were there Friday, no lineups. Large space (seems quite a bit bigger than Vancouver), food/menu very similar to Vancouver - love the yellow tail carpaccio, sweet shrimp sashimi, uni and their ramen is pretty good too. Service was very friendly.

[mnajji]

Nice, thanks a bunch. Will definitely go next Friday then. Will probably make a reservation because... well why not if they accept them?

[bernardtkchan]

Went there last night and there were no lineups... Arrived at 7:30 and actually, it was quite empty save for a few tables (I had made a reservation anyway)

[Panda3035]

have anyone gone yet? I want to know how it is compared to the Vancouver location

[justsayn]

it's awesome! Mostly the same menu!

[takashi]

kingyo toronto is opening monday Dec 17, and Zakkushi from vancouver also opening within 1 week in cabbagetown in toronto, close by each other.

[bernardtkchan]

a bit off topic, but do you know if Zakkushi will be open this weekend and if they take reservations?

[takashi]

they may have soft opening this weekend

[bernardtkchan]

I just called and was told that they are still going through health inspections this week and are aiming for late next week / new year

[takashi]

kingyo toronto has opened, this weekend is soft opening, monday is official opening day

[Bobby Wham]

I believe they are days from opening now, they had their soft opening last night

[happycamper]

My life will be complete! Very excited.

[Dr. John]

Definitely looking forward to this. Enjoyed Kingyo a lot last time we were in Vancouver.

[Wench Foraday]

Kingyo should be open by December in Cabbagetown:

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/...

[pinstripeprincess]

so far so far :( but i'm elated nonetheless.

[Wench Foraday]

It's something to look forward to as winter begins (ugh).

[hippotatomus]

So excited! hurrah to more vancouver restaurants making their way over to Toronto... pray we get De Dutch ONE DAY

[Wench Foraday]

So excited. Kingyo plus Santouka means I can put off a Vancouver trip almost indefinitely.

[pinstripeprincess]

<3 i've been waiting...

[Notorious P.I.G.]

There it is. Can't wait for them to open.

The next little bit, Toronto will see an influx of Japanese restaurants of all kinds. I'm betting that they'll be in the double digits and I couldn't be happier.

[justsayn]

Yes. They've been looking for many months!

[aser]

one word...."ramen"

wait for it!

[Notorious P.I.G.]

For some, years.