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| - Behind Churchill on Dundas st. is Hanmoto, I state this because it can be a bit tricky finding the place. It's a small eclectic space, seating a maximum of maybe 20 just by eye. It's cozy, warm and dim.
I wanted to come visit because I am a fan of Oddseoul, a Korean snack bar. Hanmoto is a Japanese snack bar which features Japanese flavors in very creative and delicious ways.
I had the whole menu and everything was quite tasty, I was very impressed with the food they whip out of the kitchen. All items are made to share so visiting with a group of 4-6 is a get way to try a lot for much less. Portions are larger than you think and what you may be used to at snack bars, I appreciate that!
My Favorites:
Salmon Aburi - DIY torched salmon sushi (comes with nori sheets, wrap yourself)
Nasu Dengaku - Roasted eggplant with fried beets and awesome miso Hollandaise
Dyno Wings - Dumpling stuffed crispy sweet chicken wings, blew my mind
Passable
Salmon Face - I'm a eater, but a salmon head is a bit daunting, boney & not worth $12
Shishito Peppers - a tad flavorless despite bonito flakes, needs a sauce or mayo
Overall, I really enjoyed my meal. The items were all pretty unique, prepared in creative ways but sound and taste simple. Everything makes sense, every bite comes together and portions are surprisingly larger than you may expect.
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