#2,189 in Toronto. 13 Redditors across 20 mentions, Apr 2024 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
A J-Town favourite for omurice, which Redditors describe as classic and among the most authentic in the GTA. Some say the egg is better than at competitors. The pork-heavy dishes are also mentioned.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I think Tanuki does the egg better.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “For massive amount of pork there’s Tanuki up in J-Town.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “While I do enjoy the food at tanuki, I look at the menu and says demi glace. It's just gravy.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Tanuki is the most authentic. Closest to what you get in Japan.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It was excellent and very generously portioned (at least the sides).”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “TANUKI is good omurice”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Tanuki at J town has a classic Japanese omurice.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I think Tanuki is the only place that offers it. And it's not a traditional version.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Lunch at Tanuki or Cafe Green Tea”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I think Tanuki Restaurant in Markham has a mocha creme brûlée if that helps!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Tanuki at J-town makes a better omurice, but it's far and their hours are limited.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I was shocked that it came with gravy.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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