The staff are very warm, making many great recommendations. The food were flavourable and good portion size for sharing. There was nothing we ordered, that we would NOT order again. If available, I recommend leaving space for the Japanese Cheesecake. The other stores known for long line up cannot beat this wonderful dessert. Chef cooked many years in South America, incorporating many flavours which goes super amazing together somehow. There were no short cut in any of the dishes we had. The karaage chicken is also the best I had to date in Toronto. Forget about izakaya!!