When is KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL open?
Mon–Thu 5–10:30 PM; Fri–Sat 5 PM–12 AM; Sun 5–10:30 PM.

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KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL is a lively, authentic Japanese izakaya offering a warm, convivial atmosphere perfect for nights out. Specialties include skewers, shareable small plates, ramen and an extensive sake and cocktail selection — come for the communal dining and late-night energy. Expect a bustling, casual space ideal for groups, dates, or anyone craving bold, comforting flavors and creative drinks.
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Mon–Thu 5–10:30 PM; Fri–Sat 5 PM–12 AM; Sun 5–10:30 PM.
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Google lists its prices as $$.
398 Church St,Toronto, ON M5B 2A2,Canada.
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From visitors and the venue
4.5from 3.2k reviews
Visited on a Saturday evening. Half past five and the place is very quiet the restaurant got busy from seven o'clock. Friendly greeting and staff were polite and knowledgeable. I came for tapas and sake and I was not disappointed. There are plenty of items on the menu (this is the old kinka izakaya menu at the m…
I’ve been coming to this classic izakaya for over ten years, and I’m still obsessed. It’s packed almost every night, and from 5–7pm they have Happy Hour with super affordable drinks and snacks — definitely worth coming for. They also have $5 hand rolls (such a steal!), and a special Omakase set every month that’s o…
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Light layer until 5 pm. Jacket from 5 pm.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.