A wonderful and slightly odd grease pit serving Japanese comfort food,
The air in this place is saturated with what they fry, and they oil-fry the pancakey okonomi-yaki in its various forms as well as the Teriyaki that I usually get instead. The grill behind the plexiglass is constantly at work. The chicken Teri is not bad and substantial too with enough veggies. I don't quite get the appeal of fried savory pancake with dark goo. But where else can you?
Can also try a Calpico which is a lactose-based soda drink made from a mix that you can buy in asian markets. Think Japanese Spritzer. I'm amazed this place has been in Toronto longer than I have, I assume earlier eighties because it's not necessarily great but you must give it authenticity.
Your clothes might need to be aired after! And you gotta be ready to digest a little mystery grease. All in a cold winter's day while seeking hearty sustenance in snowy slushy Hogtown.