Hidden away at a food court near Art Gallery of Ontario, this place is good for trying Japanese food other than typical sushi, sashimi, ramen and udon fare. Service is friendly; portions are decent; and prices are inexpensive.
I was hoping to try Takosen, because I usually like senbei (rice crackers) but alas, they were out of takoyaki, beef and chicken. Really, no takoyaki, beef or chicken on a Saturday evening? So, I got adventurous and ordered a ground pork rice bowl and infamous Natt? Gohan. The waitress kindly warned me by asking if I knew what natt? was. I just wanted to try it, because I heard that it was good for you.
Natt? definitely required an acquired taste. It reminded me of Korean fermented soybeans stew called Chung Gook Jang. Maybe because I've had Chung Gook Jang a couple of times a long time ago, I found natt? at least edible. I was able to finish about one-third of it, but if I had an unlimited amount of time and an unlimited amount of side dishes to clear my mouth of that taste, I might have even finished the whole dish. My date could not stand the smell nor the taste of natt?. He spat it out after daring me to take a spoonful of natt? with him lol. This is what I expect your reaction to natt? will be as well. The minced pork rice bowl was of course tastier of the two. I didn't really enjoy these dishes but it was fun to try something new.