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The best izakaya plates in Toronto

Ranked by Reddit

8 places ranked for izakaya plates, from what 94 Redditors said about it. Scores are for the izakaya plates specifically, not the restaurant overall.

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  1. 9.4#1

    1. Gonzo IzakayaTop pick

    Japanese, Bar in Dufferin Grove

    15 Redditors on the izakaya plates

    “Best Japanese - Gonzo Izakaya”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 9.3#2

    2. Kintaro IzakayaTop pick

    Japanese in Church-Wellesley

    7 Redditors on the izakaya plates

    “Kintaro Izakaya on the east side and Gonzo Izakaya in the west end are two of my favs.”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 8.8#3

    3. Guu IzakayaTop pick

    Japanese in Roncesvalles

    6 Redditors on the izakaya plates

    “always amazing atmosphere, always super loud greetings, always amazing delicious food and always a good time”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  4. 8.8#4

    4. ZakkushiTop pick

    Japanese in Trinity-Bellwoods

    18 Redditors on the izakaya plates

    “For Japanese I like Gonzo Izakaya, Zakkushi and Don Don. Fun spots for Izakaya food and drinks.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  5. 8.4#5

    5. HanmotoTop pick

    Japanese, Korean, Bar in Trinity-Bellwoods

    11 Redditors on the izakaya plates

    “Hanmoto for izakaya”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  1. 7.9#6

    6. Imanishi Japanese KitchenWorth trying

    Japanese, Ramen in Little Portugal

    7 Redditors on the izakaya plates

    “Imanishi feels a bit more date night appropriate, and since it's an Izakaya it has lots of stuff besides ramen.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 7.8#7

    7. Kinka IzakayaWorth trying

    Japanese, Bar in Avondale

    17 Redditors on the izakaya plates

    “not the same at the OG Church location but good for some light Japanese snacky stuff”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 7.7#8

    8. Don Don IzakayaWorth trying

    Japanese, Bar in Yonge-Bay Corridor

    13 Redditors on the izakaya plates

    “Don Don Izakaya if you're looking for something loud, boozy and fun with Japanese food.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)