Top rated Japanese izakaya restaurants in Canada

Experience the best that Canada has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 44 places from Japanese izakaya restaurant category.

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Mogu Fried Chicken
Restaurant
Japanese fried chicken is the star at this compact, arty mainstay with Japanese beer on tap.
$$ $$
4.80 (395 reviews)
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Kanpai Izakaya
Japanese restaurant
Sleek restaurant offering Japanese cuisine, including sushi, hand rolls & sharing plates.
4.80 (375 reviews)
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Honō Izakaya
Izakaya restaurant
This buzzy izakaya with minimalist decor offers sharable Japanese plates, cocktails & imported beer.
$$ $$
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Noah's Cafe
Cocktail bar
Quaint choice preparing creative Japanese fare including fried chicken, beef tongue & seafood pasta.
4.70 (430 reviews)
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Kingyo
Izakaya restaurant
Upbeat izakaya with inspired decor, offering inventive Japanese small plates & bento boxes.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.6K reviews)
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Hanmoto
Izakaya restaurant
Japanese-style snacks & drinks are served at this bare-bones izakaya with flea market decor.
$$ $$
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Bistro Isakaya
Japanese restaurant
Simple bistro with sushi made from seasonal fish, teriyaki & avant-garde Japanese eats.
$$ $$
4.60 (270 reviews)
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Kyo Bar Japonais
Japanese restaurant
Stylish, contemporary spot for a range of Japanese izakaya fare, including sushi, noodles & sake.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.9K reviews)
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IMADAKE IZAKAYA
Japanese restaurant
Japanese izakaya turning out tapas-sized, sustainable dishes & ramen with a long sake list.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.3K reviews)
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Dorinku Tokyo
Japanese restaurant
Creative takes on Japanese street fare, from sushi to ramen & beef, in a chic space with a full bar.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.2K reviews)
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Guu Original Thurlow
Izakaya restaurant
Bustling izakaya offering inventive Japanese small plates to go with sake, beer & unique cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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Shokunin
Authentic Japanese restaurant
Japanese gastropub offering sushi, sashimi, yakitori, cocktails & sake in a stylish setting.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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Dorinku Osaka
Japanese restaurant
Ramen, sushi & Osaka signature mains, plus happy hour specials presented in an offbeat eatery.
$$ $$
4.50 (945 reviews)
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Hay Sushi - Spring Garden
Japanese restaurant
Contemporary restaurant offering Japanese recipes & sake, plus a take-out option.
4.50 (679 reviews)
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Burrito Sensei
Japanese restaurant
Easygoing, quick-serve Japanese eatery featuring sushi burritos & poke bowls in simple surrounds.
$$ $$
4.50 (395 reviews)
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IPPON RAMEN WHITBY
Japanese restaurant
😐 20 bucks based on the reviews expected alot more. Wasn't bad finished my bowel. Soup needs a bit more flavor.. if they had a option for think noodle.. it would of been okay... avg for Durham
4.50 (372 reviews)
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KINKA IZAKAYA ORIGINAL
Authentic Japanese restaurant
Festive mainstay offering Japanese small plates & drinks in a lively atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.4K reviews)
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Guu with Garlic
Izakaya restaurant
Bustling izakaya offering inventive Japanese small plates to go with sake, beer & unique cocktails.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.5K reviews)
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Kintaro Izakaya
Izakaya restaurant
Lively spot serving up Japanese small plates, such as yakitori, plus polar beer & other drinks.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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KINKA IZAKAYA ANNEX
Authentic Japanese restaurant
Relentlessly festive Japanese tapas hot spot with a strong sake selection & woody interior.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
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