#1,907 in Toronto. 9 Redditors across 12 mentions, Aug 2025 to Jun 2026.
What Reddit says
A Cabbagetown izakaya praised for authentic food and the kaisen don. Opinions on the tasting menu are mixed, and a few find it pricey for what it is.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- Tasting Menus1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“the kaisen don was easily the best thing we had. We did the $75 tasting menu, and it was kind of mixed for me.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “has some of the most authentic izakaya food I've had. We demolished almost their whole menu everything was great.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Can’t believe New Retro isn’t on this list.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I feel like this place is expensive for no reason lol.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Cabbagetown: Momo Ghar, New Retro, Wanaag”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I love new retro”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “New retro out shines zakk now”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “New Retro on Carlton”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “New Retro”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bars: - raval - sneaky dees - new retro - black dice”
Mentionedr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Did you try the tasting menu, and worth it if we split”
Mentionedr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “New Retro won't be open at the time, or I would check that out.”
Mentionedr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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