We had a really disappointing experience here. We found a long dark hair in our pasta, and when we brought it to the staff’s attention, the “manager” came over and told us he’d check with the kitchen. He then returned and said none of the chefs have long dark hair—basically implying the hair came from someone in our party—instead of simply apologizing. It was a very passive-aggressive and unprofessional way to handle the situation.
We told him we no longer wanted the dish and just wanted the bill, and he said we still had to pay for the pasta. He didn’t offer to comp it, pack it to-go, or even properly apologize. The whole interaction felt rude and dismissive. Definitely not the service you’d expect from this type of restaurant, and we won’t be returning.
Don't recommend.
Service: 1
Sophia
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was completely unacceptable, especially for a place that presents itself as a high-end bar and restaurant.
We ordered a pasta dish and immediately found a hair in it. We politely told the waiter, expecting a simple apology and maybe a replacement. Instead, he took the dish to “check” and came back saying none of the chefs have long hair, basically implying that the hair came from us. We were honestly speechless.
We decided to cancel the pasta altogether, but he returned saying we would still have to pay for a dish we never even got to eat. There was no offer to replace it, no offer to pack it, no attempt to make the situation right.
For a restaurant that charges this much, the lack of professionalism and basic respect for customers was extremely disappointing. There are plenty of other places that handle issues with much more care, so I would not recommend dining here.
S L
The food is great but the service makes it outstanding.
Shoutout to Daniel, Chloe, and chef Felix for making this dining experience top tier.
Atmosphere is beautiful, moody, every detail feels intentional.
Standout was the pappardelle. Oysters always good. Tiramisu also delicious.
The pork - UNREAL. The juiciest, soft/qq, overall just a great bite.
Come with friends and share a lot. Come yourself and sit at the bar. Either way, worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rebecca Mildon
Absolutely phenomenal!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Apartment
I have such conflicting feelings about this place. A few of the dishes we had were really good but the space is inaccessible for anyone in a wheelchair or has any kind of mobility issues, they didn't seem to care about when we asked about it and I found several of the dishes to be very overpriced for the size and quality of food.
Our server was very friendly, professional but couldn't be that attentive because it seemed like they were short staffed. It was not the level of service I expect from a Michelin 1 star.
Dishes we had: Octopus Salad (27)- some of the best Octopus I've had in Vancouver, great dish Burrata Salad (39)- I love homemade burrata and will pay for it. This was merely average and not a lot of it, would pass on this dish
tajarin (35)-very good flavour, would have again
Charcoal udon (35) about 20 years ago charcoal udon was the big thing in Vancouver and now most places don't do it, this had the flavour but honestly wasn't better than the ones from then.
I love the atmosphere which is quite casual but retro hip with a 60's Asian speakeasy feel but again absolutely non-accessible which I feel like any place at this price point and attracting an international crowd should think about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Metanat H.Sadat
This place is worth it. Lively place with unique and delicious food items. The kitchen is not just following recipes, they are creatively inventing taste. The service staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Our server suggested really great options to us when we asked.
What really stood out to me was the drink menu and the tiramisu. The tiramisu is my go to desert at Italian places and this tiramisu is the best I have ever had. I have no clue how they achieved the textures. Seriously a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miguel T.
Kissa Tanto delivered a fantastic dining experience. Every pasta dish was exceptionally well put together, balanced, and full of flavor. The food overall was outstanding, and the vibe matched the quality. Definitely a place I’d come back to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christa Robertson
Perfect dinner. Celebrated my anniversary here and so glad I picked this place! We chose the omakase option, which was perfect. A beautiful array of shareable, creative bites and 3 different desserts(!!!)
Our server was exceptional as well, and the whole atmosphere is lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francis Law
Very poor service and unfriendly They changed my reservation without letting me know and then refuse to seat us. Hostesses attitude were horrible, unfriendly and disrespectful
And on top, the hostess threatened us with her “tone” and said she still have to charge us for cancellation. Eve though we are present at restaurant, did not receive satisfactory service, and left not eating and hungry!!
As a group, we especially favoured the appetisers and pasta dishes, which really shone. The Wagyu tartare, blanketed in finely grated cheese, and the heirloom tomato burrata salad were particular standouts — vibrant, fresh, and beautifully balanced. The Franco-Japanese omelette, served early in the meal, was another highlight and a clear favourite for John, Joan, and Danielle, with its silky texture and delicate truffle topping.
I especially enjoyed the Amatriciana-inspired pappardelle, rich and satisfying without being heavy. The kitchen also handled a seafood allergy in our group thoughtfully, providing a bavette in place of the seafood course. While the bavette and scallops didn’t quite suit my personal taste, both were prepared very well.
Overall, it was a delightful evening — elegant dishes, wonderful drinks, and an excellent way to celebrate with dear friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Louis Bradley
This was our special date night out restaurant while in Vancouver and it was amazing. We had 2 starters, a pasta dish, a main, a side, and 2 desserts along with a few drinks. All of the dishes were great! I didn't think you can go wrong here. And the wait staff is tremendous. They are really helpful in making choices, and were very friendly. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Nguyen
The tasting menu was fairly good. However, the wait time between dishes was quite slow. Our water cup is always full. The red wine pairings were ok. Sake pairings were good for the dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Giovani Malinda
We came here for dinner and ordered: - Fried Stuffed Olives: Sausages as filling inside. I don't really enjoyed this, because of the smell of the sausages which are too strong. - Tonno Mantecato: Mashed potato that they confit with tuna, which was so heavenly made as a dip for bruschetta with tobiko. All the fish and soft potato flavour combined perfectly in the dish. - Tajarin Pasta: Creamy from yolk in thin soft homemade pasta. - Whole Fried Fish: It may looked just like regular fried fish, but the cooking level is amazing. I couldn't find any fishy smell or oily grease on it. - Well-pairing dessert with yuzu and white chocolate. * Honorable mention for the cocktail: My Private Tokyo. The plum wine was so good: sweet & sour.
The atmosphere was casual and cozy. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Damián Contreras
I think they profit from a low price lease. 2 of 5 dishes were good enough for fine dinning. The service was excellent
The charcoal Udon was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We had a really disappointing experience here. We found a long dark hair in our pasta, and when we brought it to the staff’s attention, the “manager” came over and told us he’d check with the kitchen. He then returned and said none of the chefs have long dark hair—basically implying the hair came from someone in our party—instead of simply apologizing. It was a very passive-aggressive and unprofessional way to handle the situation.
We told him we no longer wanted the dish and just wanted the bill, and he said we still had to pay for the pasta. He didn’t offer to comp it, pack it to-go, or even properly apologize. The whole interaction felt rude and dismissive. Definitely not the service you’d expect from this type of restaurant, and we won’t be returning.
Don't recommend.
Service: 1
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was completely unacceptable, especially for a place that presents itself as a high-end bar and restaurant.
We ordered a pasta dish and immediately found a hair in it. We politely told the waiter, expecting a simple apology and maybe a replacement. Instead, he took the dish to “check” and came back saying none of the chefs have long hair, basically implying that the hair came from us. We were honestly speechless.
We decided to cancel the pasta altogether, but he returned saying we would still have to pay for a dish we never even got to eat. There was no offer to replace it, no offer to pack it, no attempt to make the situation right.
For a restaurant that charges this much, the lack of professionalism and basic respect for customers was extremely disappointing. There are plenty of other places that handle issues with much more care, so I would not recommend dining here.
The food is great but the service makes it outstanding.
Shoutout to Daniel, Chloe, and chef Felix for making this dining experience top tier.
Atmosphere is beautiful, moody, every detail feels intentional.
Standout was the pappardelle. Oysters always good. Tiramisu also delicious.
The pork - UNREAL. The juiciest, soft/qq, overall just a great bite.
Come with friends and share a lot. Come yourself and sit at the bar. Either way, worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Absolutely phenomenal!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have such conflicting feelings about this place. A few of the dishes we had were really good but the space is inaccessible for anyone in a wheelchair or has any kind of mobility issues, they didn't seem to care about when we asked about it and I found several of the dishes to be very overpriced for the size and quality of food.
Our server was very friendly, professional but couldn't be that attentive because it seemed like they were short staffed. It was not the level of service I expect from a Michelin 1 star.
Dishes we had:
Octopus Salad (27)- some of the best Octopus I've had in Vancouver, great dish
Burrata Salad (39)- I love homemade burrata and will pay for it. This was merely average and not a lot of it, would pass on this dish
tajarin (35)-very good flavour, would have again
Charcoal udon (35) about 20 years ago charcoal udon was the big thing in Vancouver and now most places don't do it, this had the flavour but honestly wasn't better than the ones from then.
I love the atmosphere which is quite casual but retro hip with a 60's Asian speakeasy feel but again absolutely non-accessible which I feel like any place at this price point and attracting an international crowd should think about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
This place is worth it. Lively place with unique and delicious food items. The kitchen is not just following recipes, they are creatively inventing taste. The service staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Our server suggested really great options to us when we asked.
What really stood out to me was the drink menu and the tiramisu. The tiramisu is my go to desert at Italian places and this tiramisu is the best I have ever had. I have no clue how they achieved the textures. Seriously a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kissa Tanto delivered a fantastic dining experience. Every pasta dish was exceptionally well put together, balanced, and full of flavor. The food overall was outstanding, and the vibe matched the quality. Definitely a place I’d come back to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect dinner. Celebrated my anniversary here and so glad I picked this place! We chose the omakase option, which was perfect. A beautiful array of shareable, creative bites and 3 different desserts(!!!)
Our server was exceptional as well, and the whole atmosphere is lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very poor service and unfriendly
They changed my reservation without letting me know and then refuse to seat us. Hostesses attitude were horrible, unfriendly and disrespectful
And on top, the hostess threatened us with her “tone” and said she still have to charge us for cancellation. Eve though we are present at restaurant, did not receive satisfactory service, and left not eating and hungry!!
DO NOT GO!!
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
As a group, we especially favoured the appetisers and pasta dishes, which really shone. The Wagyu tartare, blanketed in finely grated cheese, and the heirloom tomato burrata salad were particular standouts — vibrant, fresh, and beautifully balanced. The Franco-Japanese omelette, served early in the meal, was another highlight and a clear favourite for John, Joan, and Danielle, with its silky texture and delicate truffle topping.
I especially enjoyed the Amatriciana-inspired pappardelle, rich and satisfying without being heavy. The kitchen also handled a seafood allergy in our group thoughtfully, providing a bavette in place of the seafood course. While the bavette and scallops didn’t quite suit my personal taste, both were prepared very well.
Overall, it was a delightful evening — elegant dishes, wonderful drinks, and an excellent way to celebrate with dear friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This was our special date night out restaurant while in Vancouver and it was amazing. We had 2 starters, a pasta dish, a main, a side, and 2 desserts along with a few drinks. All of the dishes were great! I didn't think you can go wrong here. And the wait staff is tremendous. They are really helpful in making choices, and were very friendly. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The tasting menu was fairly good. However, the wait time between dishes was quite slow. Our water cup is always full. The red wine pairings were ok. Sake pairings were good for the dishes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We came here for dinner and ordered:
- Fried Stuffed Olives: Sausages as filling inside. I don't really enjoyed this, because of the smell of the sausages which are too strong.
- Tonno Mantecato: Mashed potato that they confit with tuna, which was so heavenly made as a dip for bruschetta with tobiko. All the fish and soft potato flavour combined perfectly in the dish.
- Tajarin Pasta: Creamy from yolk in thin soft homemade pasta.
- Whole Fried Fish: It may looked just like regular fried fish, but the cooking level is amazing. I couldn't find any fishy smell or oily grease on it.
- Well-pairing dessert with yuzu and white chocolate.
* Honorable mention for the cocktail: My Private Tokyo. The plum wine was so good: sweet & sour.
The atmosphere was casual and cozy. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think they profit from a low price lease. 2 of 5 dishes were good enough for fine dinning. The service was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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