Ematei is a restaurant that I have been going to ever since I can remember. This restaurant tucked away under an apartment/office building is an unassuming Japanese restaurant that really can deliver. My main problem is when I see a group of people go into this restaurant and order the sushi, this is not what Ematei means to me. Ematei is an izakaya restaurant meaning that you go there for COOKED FOOD, this is what is good there. When I go to Ematei I have a couple staples that I have to get, the Sukiyaki, which needs to be shared and the Unagi don which I would debate is one of the best in Toronto. This fairly priced restaurant is the perfect place to visit when you are really hungry but don't want to drain your bank account. Now remember get the cooked food, dishes like their soba, ramen, katsu, etc all of these are their specialty. I have always loved Ematei and will continue to return to this cozy izakaya any time I get a chance.