This is totally the craziest Japanese restaurant in all Toronto! I've been going there for the past 5-6 years even before they changed their name from Guu Izakaya to Kinka Izakaya. I was worried when they changed the name because I thought the restaurant would change too, but that really isn't the case! They stayed the exact same and it's perfect like this.
The menu is really cool because you can order many small portions just like Japanese tapas! It's great and they have tons of different options.
Another good thing I like when we go there is the infamous bamboo saké!!! We always order many of those... So good!
It's best to go there with a group, but if you're only 2 it's okay too since they always keep you distracted by yelling in Japanese to greet and thank good bye every single costumer that walks in and out the place.
It's also really cool if you have a birthday to celebrate as all the staff will come dance and sing for you right at your table! We did that for my mom a couple of years ago and for my birthday last year too!
We also took the staff there last winter for our Christmas party and everybody had a blast and loved it so much!!! I am tempted to take them there again this year: I don't think they will complain of my lack of originality!
Also try the saké bomb and don't forget to sing with them and bang on the tables!
Do not go there if you want to be on a quiet romantic date, might not be ideal!