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Dinner at Hashi Izakaya
May 2, 2017: After our long and arduous trip back from New York, we headed back uptown to Yonge and Finch area and decided to eat at Hashi Izakaya. I had won an online contest back in February where my … Continue reading
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Tagged 5582 Yonge St, food blog, food blogger, foodie, Hashi Izakaya, Hashi Izakaya food, izakaya, Japanese, North York, restaurant review, restaurants at Yonge and Finch, Salmon Hako Sushi, Salmon Natto, Spicy Sashimi Salad, Teishoku Meal Set, Toronto food blogger, Yonge and Finch restaurants
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Blogger Tasting Event at Kintori Yakitori
I am always so thankful for these blogger tasting events! Thank you Stella, Kinka Family, and Kintori Yakitori for extending the event out to me! 🙂 Nowadays, there are a lot more food “instagramers” than food bloggers
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Tagged 668 Bloor Street West Second Floor, @kintoriyakitori, asparagus, assorted housemade Japanese pickles, beef with scallion sauce, Blogger Tasting Event, cabbage salad with housemade chicken miso dip, char-grilled rice ball with plum filling and sweet teriyaki sauce, Chef Hiroke Takai, chicken gizzard, chicken heart, chicken liver, chicken meatball, Chicken Original Soup, chicken thigh & Tokyo scallion, chicken wing, Choya, crème brûlée, Dashi Maki, free wifi, grilled, Hatsu, Houji Cha Brûlée, izakaya, Japanese, Japanese omelette, Kinka Family, Kintori Yakitori, Negi Shio Gyu, Negima, Nikumiso Kyabetsu, Nishi no Miyako, Oshinko Moriawase, panko breaded deep-fried asparagus wrapped with bacon, panko breaded deep-fried quail eggs, premium beef tongue, Premium Gyu-Tongue, Reba, roasted green tea creme brulee, Seaton Village, SHOCHU Japanese Vodka, skewers, Tebasaki, Toronto, Tsukune, UMESHU plum wine, Uzura Kushi Age, Yaki Onigiri, yakitori, Zuri
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Tapas at Hapa Izakaya!
It’s been a while since I’ve been to an izakaya and I just love sharing small plates of food because you get to try so many dishes! 😀 Stephen and I went to Hapa Izakaya on a Friday evening. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Posted in Food
Tagged 602 College Street West, @hapatoronto, College Street West, crème brûlée, downtown, food blog, foodie, gluten-free, grilled squid, Hapa Izakaya, Ika, Ishiyaki, izakaya, izakayas in Toronto, Japanese, Japanese Arancini, Japanese style fried boneless chicken, Japple Pie Gyoza, Karaage, Little Italy, Matcha Crème Brûlée, Nasi Goreng Ishiyaki, Ocean Wise, restaurant review, Spicy Salmon Salad, tapas, Toronto
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Zakkushi
For Jessica’s birthday, we went to Zakkushi, which is an authentic Japanese izakaya in Cabbagetown (you can get there easily on the College streetcar going east). It’s a really nicely decorated restaurant that is cozy and separated by wooden panels … Continue reading
Sea Urchin Shooters & Stone Grilled Beef at Kingyo Izakaya!
This past long weekend was an amazing long foodie adventure. It started off with some raw food, speeding on Segways, and having Mexican brunch. At night time, a fellow foodie friend and I went to Kingyo Izakaya on a journey … Continue reading
Guu Izakaya [Defunct]
Guu Izakaya is one of the first izakayas to gain attention and prominence in the Toronto food scene. When it arrived in late 2009 — with its flagship restaurant located in Vancouver, Canada — many Torontonian foodies were extremely excited … Continue reading
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Tagged @GuuToronto, Baked Oysters, cow tongue, downtown, food blog, foodie, fried brie cheese, Guu, Gyu Tongue, izakaya, Kakimayo, Kurage, marinated jellyfish, okonomiyaki, popular, restaurant review, Salmon Tataki, Sashimi Salad, takowasabi, Takoyaki, tapas, Toronto
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Izakaya Ju
Here’s another izakaya to try out! Izakaya Ju is located in J-town in Markham which stands for Japan Town (think largest Japanese shopping centre in Toronto)! The last time I was here, I tried out the ultra popular Shiso Tree … Continue reading
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Tagged @izakayaju, beef sashimi, chicken wing dumpling, food blog, foodie, izakaya, Izakaya Ju, J-town, Japanese, Markham, restaurant review, salmon sashimi, spareribs, tako wasabi, tapas, Teba gyo-za, uptown
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Raku Ramen & Izakaya [Defunct]
I found myself at another izakaya after visiting Nomé Izakaya recently. This time, I was in the mood for some sushi and ramen since I didn’t get the chance to have any last weekend. It was perfect since there was a … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicken Soft Bone, food blog, foodie, izakaya, Japanese, Markham, Raku Ramen & Izakaya, ramen, restaurant review, Spider Roll, Takoyaki, Tonkotsu Ramen, uptown
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Birthday Celebration at Nomé Izakaya
My friend Gen celebrated her birthday at Nomé Izakaya this past weekend. We were a big group of close to 30 people and Nomé was able to accommodate us very well by reserving three long tables for us near the entrance of … Continue reading
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Tagged @nomeizakaya, Apple Salmon, Baked Oysters, Black Cod, Buttered Scallop & Shrimp, Creamy Mentai (Crispy) Potato, Deep Fried Pork Belly, First Kiss Oysters, food blog, foodie, izakaya, Japanese cuisine, Karaage, Korean Style Beef Sashimi, Kusshi Oysters, Maguro & Avocado Tartare, midtown, Nomé Izakaya, Octo-Wasabi, restaurant review, Takoyaki, tapas, Toronto, Tuna Tango, Unagi Risotto
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