I really like this place. It's a slightly more upscale version of Kinka in Cabbagetown.
There's pachinko machines adorning the wall and Doraemon playing on the projector. The atmosphere is quieter than other Izakayas.
These are some of the dishes I've had:
1. The stone bowl mushroom tofu - if you like fried tofu with enoki mushroom and an umami explosion, this is a must have.
2. Tako Wasabi - bits of octopus with sea kelp and wasabi that you wrap in nori (seaweed)
3. Garlic tuna tataki - quite good but what you would expect
4 karaage - what you would expect
5. Duck - not on their standard menu
6. Mabo Tofu Spring Rolls - a combination of two flavours I love. It didn't disappoint despite the otherwise weird union
7. Dessert:matcha creme brûlée. Not your typical creme brûlée. Felt more like a cake. It was great though.
Service was good and hospitable and my water was filled regularly.
Overall, it's of the nicer Izakayas in Toronto.