People - if you come to Toronto, do your mouth a favor and come here.
Seriously one of the best meals I have had in a good long while. This was our last dinner in Toronto before heading back to the states the next day and it was WELL worth this hike from the distillery district.
Food: I couldn't even recommend anything in particular, EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS. I think all in all I ordered 12 skewers? Maybe more, I don't know - I was in a blissful haze. Order a pitcher of Sapporo and kick back with good friends and enjoy the atmosphere. We waited 30-40min for a seat and it was definitely worth it.
Ambiance: part of the charm of this place - you definitely get the feeling of being in an izakaya here. The vibe is just...rambunctious for lack of better word. Wait staff are friendly.
Do it. Seriously.