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| - First time seekers will definitely have trouble finding this wonderful hidden gem but it's located deep inside The Grange past the food court area but you could also enter from the side entrance along McCaul St.!
The very first thing that I would like to mention about this place is that it is incredibly CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP! It won't hurt your poor little wallet like all of the other noodle joints around the area. Everything is under $10, which is an A+ on my part!
It's a great place to get a quick fix of yummy yummy goodness. If you don't like udon or aren't in the mood for noodles, don't fret! They also have a variety of delicious rice bowls as well!
Their menu is simple and tiny but don't expect them to have any sushi. This restaurant serves authentic little Japanese eats that aren't fishy. *bah boom tshhing*
Anyways, my favourites on the menu would be the curry udon or curry don. The curry is not your standard curry. It's not like Thai or Indian curry, it is a very subtle tasting curry that is not spicy at all. I'm not a fan of spicy things so Japanese curry definitely hits the spot but the flavour profile is definitely there. It's unique because one would think "CURRY? UDON? SOUP? WHAT?", trust me, it works so well together and you'll be dying to go back for more of this yummy yummy goodness.
The Hotate rice at Manpuku is also to die for! It's one of my favourite rice bowls ever. I mean who doesn't love eating a delicious bowl of steamed rice with scallops and eggs covered in delicious tonkatsu-like sauce and mayonnaise.
I am not going to lie, I am a huge takoyaki fanatic and I am on a mission in finding the best and perfect tasting takoyaki balls in Toronto but quite sadly, the takoyaki balls at Manpuku aren't the best. They're alright. The flavour isn't quite there but for $4.99, it ain't too bad. I just wish they would work on perfecting the taste of their takoyaki balls.
Overall, if you're around the area looking for something to eat, definitely give this litte hidden gem a try.
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