3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Toronto, ON

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HOKKAIDO RAMEN SANTOUKA

91 Dundas Street East,
Toronto, ON M5B 2C8 Directions

Since 1988

Specialities:

✓Original Takoyaki ✓Kara-miso Cha-shu Ramen ✓Kara-miso Ramen ✓Shoyu Ramen ✓Shio Cha-shu Ramen ✓Miso Ramen ✓Shio Ramen ✓Miso Cha-shu Ramen ✓Shoyu Cha-shu Ramen ✓Spicy Veggie Miso Ramen ✓Veggie Miso Ramen ✓Kara Tsuke-men Spicy Dipping Noodle ✓Tsuke-men (dipping Noodle) ✓Grilled Salmon Gohan ✓Negi Meshi ✓Aburi Cha-shu Don ✓Gohan ✓Hanami Dango ✓Niku Gyoza ✓Vegetable Gyoza ✓Edamame ✓Toroniku (premium Cha-shu) ✓Tofu Salad

"Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is part of a chain and a vibrant Japanese noodle restaurant that specializes in ramen in pork bone broth. Hitoshi Hatanaka is the founder of the restaurant. The soup at Santouka is made by hand from scratch at all its restaurants, both in Japan and abroad. They stick to the ingredients and production method to serve 'Family-friendly, delicious, and healthy ramen.' They use minimal salt and artificial seasonings. They also offer excellent cocktails and vegetarian dishes to their customers. The restaurant has wheelchair accessible and accepts debit cards for the customer's bills. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is renowned for its rich Hokkaido-style broths, slabs of marbled pork jowl, and a pat of butter on top.

2026 Highlights: Hokkaido Ramen Santouka offers online orders."

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License #1000251648

Menu:

Takoyaki
Original Takoyaki (6 Pcs) $8.75
Tonkotsu Ramen
Kara-Miso Cha-Shu Ramen $23.15
Kara-Miso Ramen $19.60
Shoyu Ramen $19.10
Shio Cha-Shu Ramen $22.60
Miso Ramen $19.10
Shio Ramen $19.10
Miso Cha-Shu Ramen $22.60
Shoyu Cha-Shu Ramen $22.60
Veggie Ramen
Spicy Veggie Miso Ramen $21.75
Veggie Miso Ramen $21.25
Tsuke-Men (Dipping Noodles)
Kara Tsuke-Men Spicy Dipping Noodle $22.25
Tsuke-Men (Dipping Noodle) $21.75
Rice Bowls
Grilled Salmon Gohan $7.95
Negi Meshi $7.95
Aburi Cha-Shu Don $14.95
Gohan $3.25
Dessert
Hanami Dango (2 Skewers) $5.25
Appetizers
Niku Gyoza $9.55
Vegetable Gyoza $9.55
Edamame $5.45
Toroniku (Premium Cha-Shu) $10.95
Tofu Salad $7.25

Contact:

(647) 748-1717

Mon-Sun: 11am - 11pm

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11+ YEARS ON TBR
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KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

398 Church Street,
Toronto, ON M5B 2A2 Directions

Since 2010

Specialities:

✓Stir-fried Beef Udon ✓Carbonara Udon ✓Kinoko Cheese Bibimbap ✓Curry Cheese Bibimbap ✓BBQ Eel Bibimbap ✓Salmon Bibimbap ✓Steamed Rice ✓Salmon ✓Kinka Roll ✓Shrimp ✓Mackerel ✓Aburi Assorted Sushi ✓Aosa Miso Soup ✓Green Salad ✓Spicy Karaage ✓Spicy Karaage ✓Teriyaki Garlic Karaage ✓Teriyaki Garlic Karaage ✓Wasabi Octopus ✓Salmon Nanban ✓Edamame ✓Truffle Tokyo Fries ✓Takoyaki ✓Agedashi Tofu ✓Jfc A.K.A. Karaage ✓Prawn Tempura ✓Oyster Kakimayo

"Kinka Izakaya Original offers Japanese cuisine in its bustling atmosphere. Since 2010, they have been delighting patrons with top-quality Japanese dishes and their mission to provide the highest level of service. Their executive chef is an expert in cooking a variety of traditional and modern specialties. They offer delicious dishes alongside exceptional service. Kinka Izakaya Original invites you to try its yummy Japanese dishes with drinks. Kinka Izakaya Original also offers an extensive beverage choice, such as premium Japanese sake, craft beers, and cocktails. Walking through their doors, you can feel like you are dining in Japan. Kinka Izakaya Original is a pioneer in introducing Toronto to the world of authentic izakaya fare and superior Japanese-style hospitality. The takeout choice is available. They also have a full bar facility to have a good atmosphere. They can arrange group reservations for tables of 50, with bar and counter seating for 18. They offer an immersive atmosphere with lively service for birthdays, corporate dinners, or special celebrations, featuring shareable Japanese plates, fresh sushi, and an extensive selection of sake.

2026 Highlights: Kinka Izakaya Original provides a Summer Special Drink."

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License #251162855

Menu:

Noodles + Rice
Stir-Fried Beef Udon $18
Carbonara Udon $18
Kinoko Cheese Bibimbap $18
Curry Cheese Bibimbap $18
BBQ Eel Bibimbap $18
Salmon Bibimbap $18
Steamed Rice $4
Aburi Sushi
Salmon (6pcs) $18
Kinka Roll (6pcs) $22
Shrimp (6pcs) $18
Mackerel (6pcs) $18
Aburi Assorted Sushi (8pcs) $23
Starters
Aosa Miso Soup $5
Green Salad $12
Shareables
Spicy Karaage (3pcs) $10
Spicy Karaage (5pcs) $16
Teriyaki Garlic Karaage (3pcs) $10
Teriyaki Garlic Karaage (5pcs) $16
Wasabi Octopus $7
Salmon Nanban $8
Edamame $6
Truffle Tokyo Fries $11
Takoyaki $9
Agedashi Tofu $9
JFC A.K.A Karaage (3pcs) $9
JFC A.K.A Karaage (5pcs) $14
Prawn Tempura $15
Oyster Kakimayo (2pcs) $14

Contact:

(416) 977-0999

Mon-Thu & Sun: 5pm - 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 12am
HAPPY HOUR
Mon-Sun: 5pm - 7pm

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5+ YEARS ON TBR
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RAMEN ISSHIN

421 College Street,
Toronto, ON M5T 1T1 Directions

Since 2013

Specialities:

✓Miso Ramen ✓Spicy Miso Ramen ✓Red Dragon Ramen ✓White Sesame Shio Ramen ✓Spicy White Sesame Shio Ramen ✓Chicken Shio Paitan Ramen ✓Roasted Garlic Shoyu Ramen ✓Kotteri Rich Shoyu Ramen ✓Classic Shoyu Ramen ✓Black Tantan Ramen ✓Tsukemen ✓Beef Ramen ✓Gluten-free Ramen ✓Spicy Veggie Miso Ramen ✓Veggie Miso Ramen ✓Roasted Garlic Veggie Shoyu Ramen ✓Karaage Don ✓Chashu Don ✓Beef Don ✓Japanese Steam Rice ✓Takoyaki ✓Edamame ✓Karaage ✓Takowasabi ✓Gyoza ✓Hiya Yakko ✓Age Tofu ✓Oyako Cream Croquettes

"Ramen Isshin is a traditional Japanese restaurant that offers delicious Japanese dishes with authentic taste. Executive Chef Koji Zenimaru's original recipes grace the menu, creating a symphony of flavours in each Japanese ramen noodle soup bowl. Their ambiance will make your dining experience more memorable. They provide multiple bowls that are unique in flavours, textures and taste. Their team takes great pride in cooking a large selection of vegetarian ramen and appetizers. Ramen Isshin's signature dish is Wok Fried Red Miso Ramen, which has veggies mixed with its blend of red and white miso, sake, and other seasonings. Tonkotsu broth is added and brought to a piping hot temperature that perfectly melds all the flavours together to give it that unique Isshin taste. Ramen Isshin also serves in the three branches. They accept debit cards and Apple Pay for customers. Ramen Isshin also serves vegan dishes on its menu.

2026 Highlights: Ramen Isshin offers online orders."

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License #2681225

Menu:

Ramen
Miso Ramen $26.80
Spicy Miso Ramen $27.00
Red Dragon Ramen $29.00
White Sesame Shio Ramen $24.00
Spicy White Sesame Shio Ramen $24.55
Chicken Shio Paitan Ramen $24.00
Roasted Garlic Shoyu Ramen $24.00
Kotteri Rich Shoyu Ramen $24.00
Classic Shoyu Ramen $23.00
Black Tantan Ramen $24.35
Tsukemen $28.50
Beef Ramen $24.35
Gluten-Free Ramen $24.35
Vegetarian
Spicy Veggie Miso Ramen $25.30
Veggie Miso Ramen $24.80
Roasted Garlic Veggie Shoyu Ramen $24.00
Rice
Karaage Don $12.80
Chashu Don $12.80
Beef Don $14.80
Japanese Steam Rice $3.00
Appetizers
Takoyaki $9.95
Edamame $8.60
Karaage $10.55
Takowasabi $7.00
Gyoza $9.95
Hiya Yakko $9.95
Age Tofu $9.95
Oyako Cream Croquettes $9.95

Contact:

(416) 367-4013

Sun-Thu: 11:30am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 10pm

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