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Kingyo Toronto

Posted By Jennifer Ho Jan 21 2014 · 0 comments · Dining Out

Kingyo Toronto

Another successful restaurant import from Vancouver, Kingyo has made it to the Toronto food scene, following in the footsteps of Guu Isakaya and Sakabar, Kinton Ramen, Ramen Raijin and others. Located in the East end of Toronto, Kingyo Isakaya has got a distinct vibe that differentiates itself from its competitors. Instead of the typically cramped quarters and loud, boisterous atmosphere found in many isakayas, Kingyo gives its customers breathing room and a little more leeway for a normal noise level of conversation.

Pachinko machines light up the dining area and old-school Japanese movies play on a projector at the front (think Godzilla). The restaurant’s namesake actually means goldfish in Japanese – the theme is carried through with live goldfish swimming in a pool built into one of the larger tables in the restaurant.

Below is a compilation of dishes we’ve tasted at Kingyo over the past couple of months. Some of our favourites: tako wasabi ($4 gets you a sinus opening bowl of octopus and a couple sheets of nori), sea urchin shooter (if you’re feeling adventurous), freshwater eel puff pastry, grilled yellow tail cheek, and to finish off, the silken two color almond tofu.

Kingyo Toronto Sea Urchin Shooter ☆Natural ocean viagra☆

Sea Urchin Shooter ☆Natural ocean viagra☆

Tako Wasabi

Tako Wasabi

Stone Bowl Mushroom Tofu

Stone Bowl Mushroom Tofu

Kingyo Chili Hiya-Yakko

Kingyo Chili Hiya-Yakko

Spicy Chili Tofu Salad

Spicy Chili Tofu Salad

Grilled Marinated Short Rib With Shichimi Spice

Grilled Marinated Short Rib With Shichimi Spice

Kingyo Toronto Fresh Water Eel Puff Pastry

Fresh Water Eel Puff Pastry

Kyoto Style Shojin Assortment

Kyoto Style Shojin Assortment

Kingyo Toronto Tonkatsu Shoyu Ramen

Tonkatsu Shoyu Ramen

Kingyo Toronto Sashimi Assortment

Sashimi Assortment

Kingyo Toronto Uni

Uni

Kingyo Toronto

Kingyo Toronto Grilled Yellowtail Cheek with Daikon

Grilled Yellowtail Cheek with Daikon

Kingyo Toronto Shio Koji* Saikyo Miso* Grilled Black Cod

Shio Koji* Saikyo Miso* Grilled Black Cod

Kingyo Toronto Chicken Karaage with Magic Powder

Chicken Karaage with Magic Powder

Kingyo Toronto Pork Belly in Potato Sauce

Pork Belly in Potato Sauce

Kingyo Toronto Kimuchi Udon (Cod Roe Flavored Udon)

Kimuchi Udon (Cod Roe Flavored Udon)

Kingyo Toronto Matcha Green Tea Creme Brulee

Matcha Green Tea Creme Brulee

Kingyo Toronto 2 Color Almond Tofu

2 Color Almond Tofu

Kingyo Toronto Matcha Green Tea White Chocolate Cake

Matcha Green Tea White Chocolate Cake

Kingyo Toronto Frozen Grapes

Frozen Grapes


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