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KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL, Downtown
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KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL

  • 4.53.2k reviews
  • $$
  • Closed now

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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KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL in short

When is KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL open?

Mon–Thu 5–10:30 PM; Fri–Sat 5 PM–12 AM; Sun 5–10:30 PM.

When is the best time to visit KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL?

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.

Is KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL?

398 Church St,Toronto, ON M5B 2A2,Canada.

Right now · 3:45 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 5 pm.

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Best time to go

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Hours

Closed now
monday
5–10:30 PM
tuesday
5–10:30 PM
wednesday
5–10:30 PM
thursday
5–10:30 PM
friday
5 PM–12 AM
saturday
5 PM–12 AM
sundayToday
5–10:30 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL
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  5. 5 Roundabout Canada Escape Room · 7 min
398 Church St, Toronto, ON M5B 2A2, Canada(opens the map)DirectionsTo DowntownCall+14169770999Websitekinkaizakaya.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 3.2k reviews

Known for

  • Dinner
  • Late night
  • Group dining
  • Great cocktails
  • Happy hour
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Lively
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Couples
  • Tourists

What people say

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…
Chris Graham
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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Around Downtown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 5 pm. Jacket from 5 pm.

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  • JacketFrom 5 pm
  • Light layerUntil 5 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.