There's something about Kanpai's insistence on their "hip ass vibe" (quoted verbatim) that is hard to take seriously. But they sort of make up for it with food that goes really well with beer.
The Sam Adams Rebel IPA (which, without fail, they will tell you is a "fantastic choice!") is great, and apparently it's the only place in Toronto that carries it.
The chicken is always yummy, and the red sauce that comes with it is even better!
The backless stools are a little cumbersome, but not the end of the world.
In the summertime, you might want to watch out for transients gazing longingly at your chicken while standing perilously close to the open-window seats.