Sake Bar Kushi Sake Bar Kushi, 257 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M4R 1B1, Canada

Sake Bar Kushi (sometimes known as Kushi Izakaya) is the newest izakaya to grace midtown Toronto. Walking in for a midweek meal, the first thing I notice is the striking decor. A long double sided bar splits the restaurant and secluded booths line the sides. Sake bottles are intermingled amidst the dark wood walls and just-right ambient lighting. For groups, they also offer private, sunken kotatsu tables ( zashiki-warashi ). The Kushi in the restaurants name refers to the skewers used to hold food for grilling or frying, sort of like yakitori . At $2 a piece and with over twenty types to choose from, the kushi here is worth exploring but the meats offered aren't for the squeamish. Best bets include the chicken neck, heart, liver and shishamo . The chicken wing or bacon wrapped asparagus, slathered with tare sauce are good bets for the less adventurous.

Cuisine

• Multi-Cuisine

Parking

• Street parking

Specialties

• Serves dinner and drinks

Services

• Takes Reservations
• Walk-Ins Welcome
• Good For Groups
• Waiter Service