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Guu Izakaya
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
10Best Says
Japanese restaurant. Tapas restaurant. Drinking establishment which serves food to accompany the drinks (at least according to the definition of Izakaya). Guu Izakaya does it all. This lively and... Read More
Japanese restaurant. Tapas restaurant. Drinking establishment which serves food to accompany the drinks (at least according to the definition of Izakaya). Guu Izakaya does it all. This lively and energetic restaurant opened in 2011 after being acclaimed in Vancouver. Communal style tables encourage strangers to get friendly as they share the experience of eating Japanese comfort food. Baked oysters, beef tongue, almond tofu, sashimi salad and bibimbap are some of the options, and all are exquisite. Dishes are great for sharing, and you can sit at the bar to watch the food being cooked. Don't miss the cocktail and sake list. A couple of drinks will put you in the right Guu mood.
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Address:
1314 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6K1L4
647-351-1314
Hours:
- Sun-Thu: 5:30pm-11pm
- Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-Midnight
Website:
guu-izakaya.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Courtney Sunday
Toronto Local Expert
- Group Friendly: "If you plan on trying everything, order at least two of each dish for a large group and pass everything around. Now is the time to try angus beef tongue."
- Asian: "The menu is extensive and prices are cheap, which means you'll likely want to try a bunch of dishes. Think of eating "hara hachi bu," which instructs people to eat until they are 80% full."
- Best for Group Friendly Because: This restaurant is already noisy, so your group won't even make a dent in the energy. Bring your rowdy friends.
- Best for Asian Because: It's loud, cramped, fun and delicious. How many low-cost evenings can say the same?
