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| - Ryoji's stands out because of its great atmosphere without attitude. In my decades in Toronto, I wasn't aware old College street was capable of such charm anymore.
It's a rare triple threat of well-thought out:
- bar area and drink selection,
- restaurant seating and food and
- music and dance floor!
It's both dim and bright at the same time: with pale wood and reflective surfaces, but the lights turned down low. It's both intimate and partaaay depending on which side of the restaurant you want to sit in. Whether you're on a date or with a bunch of friends, you'll find your nook and purpose.
The servers are professional and polite Japanese & Canadian staff. We had the takoyaki (octopus balls--I know, I know), taco rice and friend chicken, which were all thoughtful renditions, not super, but yummers nonetheless. A few beers too, and the bill was under $50.
I went on a Thursday, when it happened to be a residents' DJ night spinning Cosmic Disco. Even the disco sounded right.
Better get the address down because Ryoji's facade is not too remarkable in the dark.
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