Manpuku - Toronto, Ontario

Very cozy and authentic Japanese restaurant. It's close to OCAD University and is budget friendly for students and families. We ordered the Curry Udon (beef) and the Yakitori Don. I preferred the former. We also shared the Takoyaki for appetizers. The staff is friendly and efficient but the restaurant itself ... is quite warm. Not sure if the AC broke down the day I went for dinner. Read more

Didn’t have high expectations when I walked inside the center, but this place is pretty good. Authentic flavours and friendly staff and has separate seating too. Best part is they have an option to have vegetarian broth. I had the fish noodles and the vegetarian with seaweed option too. You ... don’t get MUCH meat or tofu in it, wish there was more but you get literally tiny pieces of tofu and fish, but plenty of noodles (which was what I was craving anyway). Read more

I was looking for a restaurant for dinner in the area. From the Maps, I found a 4.7 / 5.0. Went there to try. It was actually a food court store at Village by the Grange on Dundas. Walked around the food court, I saw Manpuku. There were customers lined up. I ... thought they were buying take out. I lined up to see. Actually, they were waiting for dine in. Just by myself, ok, it did not take long, so I dined in. To be honest, it's a small restaurant. Customers are sitting close. I checked on the menu through the phone. There were 3 waitresses came asked if I were ready. All staff were Japanese. Ramen was out. I ordered Natto udon and Chawamushi in chicken broth. They tasted good. Size of udon was not big, the prices were fine though. The waitresses were fine serving with smiles. Many young people enjoying there. The receipt they give and pay when leaving at the pay area. Though the receipt uses the word "Cash", they take debit and credit cards too. Enjoy it there. Read more

The food was amazing. Loved the taste and the restaurant. My food took a little longer to prepare than promised. Overall, one of the best Japanese experiences in Toronto. Will definitely visit again.

After spending time at the AGO we hopped over to Village By the Grange in search of a late lunch. The menu looked interesting so my sister-in-law and I decided to order take-out and eat it in the food court. We both ordered Ramen ($8.99) and the broth was savory ... and comforting, the beef very tender and the noodles had a nice chew. We also ordered a small salad ($2.99) each which was quite small but just enough for us. The greens were very fresh. It was a nice light and affordable lunch. I would come back and try more things. The place was packed so it did take a while for our orders to be ready. Read more