Imanishi Japanese Kitchen

Hours are 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sunday.

Imanishi is a Tokyo-inspired izakaya built on the concept of contemporary Japanese home cooking, with each plate designed to pair with beer, sake and wine. The menu runs from corn kakiage and karashi ribs to braised short ribs, and the one dessert is Tokyo Toast, Japanese milk bread deep-fried and dusted with brown sugar and topped with taro ice cream.

Reservations can be made through the Resy booking link on the restaurant's website. For parties of seven or more, the restaurant asks guests to call 416-706-4225.

The restaurant is at 1330 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y1, in the Little Portugal area.

Imanishi has operated on Dundas West for ten years, building its reputation as a small Japanese room where guests order many small plates to share. A recent feature credits its longevity to a steady crew and a room that fills even on weeknights.