Kinka Izakaya
#1,264 in Toronto. 37 Redditors across 54 mentions, Sep 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Izakaya known for light Japanese snacks and shareable plates. Redditors say the original Church St location was better than the newer branches, and opinions on the sushi are lukewarm but positive.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 7.8Izakaya Plates#7 for izakaya plates in TorontoWorth trying
- Sushi3 Redditors
- Bibimbap2 Redditors
- Fried Chicken1 Redditor
- Udon1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“This was my favourite spot for patio drinks in the spring/summertime.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Yes, it was a great spot to hang out during the summer!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “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) “I would recommend non-ayce around the area like Japango, Hanadon, Kintaro, Kingyo, or even Kinka.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “555 Boat noodles, taqueria El pastorcito, Kinka Izakaya are all a short walk away from College stn.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I’m well aware of what is now Kinka Izakaya on Church”
Mentionedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Kinka Izakaya (Japanese), Terroni (Italian), Mezes (Greek), House on Parliament (Pub/British), Butter Chicken Factory (Indian), and North of Brooklyn (Pizza) are some of my favs”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It’s still pretty expensive to eat there as a customer”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Kinka izakaya! Always had a great time there, and you can easily dine within $50”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “This place had a special place in my heart and was a great addition to the Yonge Sheppard Izakaya scene”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Zakkushi on Carlton Kinka”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The Blake House Sun and Redemption The Keg Mansion Kinka Izakaya Pogue Mahone”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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