Zakkushi - Toronto, Ontario

Authentic Japanese meat restaurant. The food is delicious, the meat skewers were very juicy and perfectly seasoned. The staff is very helpful, polite, and cheerful, making the whole experience amazing. I'll definitely be coming back. Sorry for the photos since I already started eating. :p

What a great recommendation by a friend! First step into the restaurant you are greeted with warm welcomes and great service. From a person that watches/reads a lot of anime and manga this place really feels like those places people come after a long day of work to drink and relax. Everyone ... that worked there was very attentive and nice, plus food and drinks came fast! For 2 people we ended up ordering, 2 pints of beer, their premium set (us wagyu, pork, duck, chicken, lamb), karaage, 6 piece sashimi, scallops, beef tongue, ikura + soy butter onigiri. Everything was so delicious! Our favourite was the wagyu from the premium set! (We thought we wouldn’t be full but we were stuffed lol) Will definitely come back again to try other items on the menu. Read more

I really enjoyed my experience at Zakkushi. It's an authentic yakitori izakaya. The flavors are at par with yakitori restaurants that I tried in Japan before. The Zakkushi set and onigiri were so good, but surprisingly the highlight of the meal for me ended up being their Mentai Udon Carbonara. ... The distint umami was on point and blended wonderfully with the creaminess of the sauce! The seasonal special, Sakura High Ball, was an excellent pairing! I would definitely come back! Read more

The only spot to have authentic yakitori in Toronto, at least from my perspective. The set of 5 (not the premium set) is pretty worth it and loved each item. We then ordered additional skewers of chicken heart, gizzard and gyu (beef) tongue. The heart was amazing and we ordered another ... round. They also have smaller dishes too like okonomiyaki, udon carbonara and pretty big menu for different skewers. What I’d say isn’t worth it are the cocktail drinks. The mega was huge but there was so much ice in it. If you want an alcoholic drink, maybe stick with beer. Why I’m giving 3 stars for atmosphere - the food gets cold pretty quickly when they bring it out because there’s a ceiling fan that runs continuously. It could also be the cold air from outside but either eat your skewers fast or be prepared that it won’t be hot when you eat it. The other point is the seating. Pretty tight and small tables and you’re pretty cozy with everyone in there. Not deal breakers, just some things I noticed that do impact the experience a bit. Absolutely a returning customer!! Read more

Pretty good japanese skewer restaurant. The prices are definitely a bit more expensive and portions are pretty small but the skewers tasted good. We really enjoyed the beef tongue the most. The appetizers were just okay. Service was also okay as well. Highly recommended making a reservation as they get ... busy and they also have a 2 hour seating time limit. Read more