KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

Name: KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL
Address: 398 Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5B 1H5
Telephone: (416) 977-0999
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (121)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

398 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1H5

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 977-0999
Website
https://www.kinkaizakaya.com/location/kinka-izakaya/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Kinkalicious
CA$35.00 per person
Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
A laid-back Japanese izakaya experience featuring shareable favourites and fresh sushi. Perfect for casual nights out, this course brings together snacks, comfort dishes, and a sushi finish—all made with quality ingredients and izakaya spirit. Menu: - Edamame – Lightly salted soybeans - Green Salad – Crisp greens with crispy rice noodles dressed with KINKA dressing - Takoyaki (2 pcs) – Octopus balls with tonkatsu sauce and mayo - Tokyo Fries – Fries with parmesan cheese, truffle sauce, and bonito flakes - Karaage (2 pcs) – Japanese-style fried chicken with garlic mayo and lemon - Oyster Kakimayo (1 pc) – Baked oyster with mushrooms, spinach, and creamy sauce - Salmon Sushi (3 pcs) – Sushi topped with fresh salmon A fun and tasty way to enjoy classic Japanese izakaya bites. *Menu subject to change without notice.

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What 121 people are saying

KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL offers a vibrant and lively atmosphere with "outstanding service" and "authentic Japanese delights." Guests praise the "delicious food," including standout dishes like eggplant and sashimi. Ideal for group gatherings or special occasions, the friendly staff enhances the experience, making it a "special" and "fun" dining destination.

121 Reviews

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Yonatan
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good place to spend an evening. Good value for money. Missing some Grilled Skewers.
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Erin
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food quality seems to have dropped since previous times dining here.
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María
Dallas - Fort Worth8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are down for a unique Japanese experience, you need to come here! Food is delicious and the service is great, this place is not the traditional sushi or sashimi restaurant! 100% recommended
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Eric
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall really good experience. Great food, amazing vibe, and good value.
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Elizabeth
Ottawa4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding. We went on a Saturday night at 8pm. Fun party atmosphere inside nice quiet atmosphere outside on patio. We were on a date so we sat outside and the patio was lovely.
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Simone
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food ! Especially the eggplant and the sashimi dishes! We had a group of 9 and it was a wonderful dining experience !
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Judah
Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredibly tasty. Very lowkey entrance but lots of space.
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Anthony
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
great food, friendly waitresses, however portion is too small
KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINALResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for your feedback, Anthony! We're glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your input on portion sizes and will definitely take it into consideration as we strive to improve the dining experience. Hope to see you again soon!
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Sirus
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiters were very nice and offered us to seat us in the restaurant when we felt cold sitting outside. The food and service were excellent, really made my gf and I feel special celebrating her birthday there.
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Lisa
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment you step inside Kinka Izakaya Original you are warmly welcomed with the rich decor and the greetings from the servers. We were celebrating a special Mother and Daughter birthday weekend in Downtown Toronto and I wanted to try an authentic Japanese food experience. We started with appetizers of edemami and calamari, then had our entrees of assorted aburi sushi 8 pieces and salmon rice bowl bibimbap. WOW, such unbelievable umami flavours from one bite to the next. Absolutely the BEST authentic Japanese food I've ever had (other than in actual Japan). Our dinner ended with a surprise free birthday macha cheesecake & black sesame ice cream and a keepsake polaroid picture to commemorate our special evening. Thank you so much to all the staff and chefs at Kinka Izakaya Original at 398 Church St 398 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 1H5, Canada. You made a lady feel special 🥰
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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 4.6 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

398 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1H5

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Church-Wellesley
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Experiences

Kinkalicious

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What 121 people are saying

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