Went for a pop up collab with see you soon. Great service with unique but familiar food. The vibes are as great as they were when i last went here 6 years ago. Fun selection of sake and the dessert always hits.
John Fong
Food tasty (plates were a little small) and atmosphere is good. Sake selection was soso and expensive. Tip is applied to the tax as well, so on 4+ group the required actual tip is 23%.
Echo Zh.
We had a really frustrating experience here. First off, I think there’s a 2.5-hour time limit for the table (though I’m not even sure if it applied just to us), which would have been understandable if they had actually told us upfront. But they didn’t. Instead, a staff member came over only when there were 30 minutes left to inform us that we needed to wrap up soon because they had another reservation coming. That’s not how you treat guests.
Then, just 10 minutes after giving us that warning, they dropped the bill on our table without anyone asking for it. Worse, they didn’t even ask whether we wanted to pay together or split the bill. When I asked to split it, the server’s attitude clearly signaled that they just wanted us to leave as quickly as possible.
The most ridiculous part? The tipping system. The payment machine only offers preset tip options of 20% or 25%—and if you try to enter a custom amount, the machine doesn’t respond. I have no problem tipping well when the service deserves it, but forcing high tips on top of poor service is completely unacceptable. Would not recommend based on this experience.
David Coombs
This place is fantastic! Great atmosphere, wonderful food and the service is exceptional. Made us feel very welcome and everyone was very helpful and really friendly and funny. We will be back soon!
mikhail amyn
One of my favourite bars and kitchens in the city. Staff are extremely kind and welcoming. The food is delicious and always made fresh. I've been back multiple times and have brought multiple people, all have echoed my experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage, Corn Kakiage, EBI Fry, Tokyo Toast with Taro Ice Cream, Hamachi Sashimi, Beef Spring Roll
Bredgy L.
Hitting the jackpot feels like going to an Izakaya and liking every single dish, with the smaller portions perfect for trying a variety of delicious plates. The Karaage is one of the best in the city, juicy, juicy chicken chunks marinated into an umami-packed sauce, embalmed in a corn starch batter that's wonderfully crispy with a subtle crunch. It's then mixed with a sweet and savoury sriracha sauce and served with a side of mayo. A low and slow braise renders the fat melty and the meat practically falling apart before it enters your mouth. The sticky sauce is a wonderful balance of sweet balsamic soy glaze with a kick of horseradish and a fragrance of shishito peppers.
Corn season is already here, and I'm addicted. I like plain corn on the cob, but this was astonishing. The outside has a thin, crispy texture that pops with its sweet juices and fragrant, clean-tasting fry oil. The Nagoya ramen has no way of tasting bad either, with the intensity of the chilli oil and sesame seeds in the chicken broth, with soft ramen noodles to sop it all up. Service was good as well.
Imanishi is a kitchen with a really interesting concept, and we really enjoyed it. The restaurant has a really nice vibe, with amazing interior design and order wherever you look. Staff is really friendly, and helps out with the menu and the variety of dishes. You order little tapas-type plates, which you usually share. We liked particularly the pickled cucumber, the pork belly, and the shrimp with coriander. Also the fried corn was sensational. You should go for the Tokyo Toast, which is the desert they offer. Really really interesting, and just delicious! In my opinion some dishes were a bit expensive, and also drinks (especially sake) comes for quite a price, but I guess it's part of the overall experience you pay for. Overall we enjoyed it a lot, and it is certainly a nice place for a special occasion.
Please be aware that this place will not make you happy if you search for one big plate you eat. It is really an interactive dining, where you try out different things, receiving little plates.
Jenny Luong
Food was delicious. Great place for drinks and small sharables. Very intimate setting.
I definitely recommend the tataki (nice and smokey), the carpaccio (fresh and acidic), and the cilantro salad (savory and herby).
Drinks are also worth your while too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Claire
Enjoyed the food no complaints on that but there was a centipede in my liquor.
In total me and my five friends spent $600 and it was really disappointing that we didn’t receive an apology for the centipede.
Everyone at the table was extremely dissatisfied and the centipede affected our enjoyment/taste for the rest of the dishes. We were offered a free round of shots and took it but it didn’t feel sufficient for the disservice and disgust it caused us. The lack of accountability from the servers was really unacceptable….
I understand they are a busy restaurant but definitely expected much better service. The service and attention from the staff in general was lacking.
Food was absolutely delicious - their Tokyo toast and Corn kakiage in particular is a must try! Perfectly fried and flavourful without being too heavy.
A great spot for date night or small group gathering, serving small Japanese fusion dishes. Prices are between fairly to slightly overpriced depending on the dish. Great ambiance. Worth a visit if you’re in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Kakiage, Tokyo Toast with Taro Ice Cream
Ronnie C
Food was delicious- 5/5, unfortunately our service was not - 1/5. While all of the support staff were super nice and friendly, our server was the opposite. As we came in, he didn’t greet us and was only interested in if we had a reservation (we did). Every interaction felt either awkward or negative. When our dessert arrived he kept trying to bring the machine. He rushed us out within our dining window and looked over our shoulder as we were paying.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Cecilia Stuart
Food was really yummy, service was very bad! While we were still eating our server was like “another table is coming in 15 mins so get any final orders in.” Every interaction with him was negative and felt like we had offended him just by being there. He was being friendlier to other tables around us as well. Also the dessert does not live up to the hype!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Musinga Ntazinda
This is the spot. Every Dish. Order three of the broccoli and an extra sweet corn to go. When the server suggests an amount of food, nod and add extra. If you can find out the fried chicken recipe, please let me know. Last thing, Don't skip dessert but double it. I was planning my next visit before the check arrived.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Congyi Li
Great vibes. Just the right amount of music, hip and Japanese decor. You know you are here for the experience not the sashimi although it’s tasty
Excellent food, and service was above and beyond!
Went for a pop up collab with see you soon. Great service with unique but familiar food. The vibes are as great as they were when i last went here 6 years ago. Fun selection of sake and the dessert always hits.
Food tasty (plates were a little small) and atmosphere is good. Sake selection was soso and expensive. Tip is applied to the tax as well, so on 4+ group the required actual tip is 23%.
We had a really frustrating experience here. First off, I think there’s a 2.5-hour time limit for the table (though I’m not even sure if it applied just to us), which would have been understandable if they had actually told us upfront. But they didn’t. Instead, a staff member came over only when there were 30 minutes left to inform us that we needed to wrap up soon because they had another reservation coming. That’s not how you treat guests.
Then, just 10 minutes after giving us that warning, they dropped the bill on our table without anyone asking for it. Worse, they didn’t even ask whether we wanted to pay together or split the bill. When I asked to split it, the server’s attitude clearly signaled that they just wanted us to leave as quickly as possible.
The most ridiculous part? The tipping system. The payment machine only offers preset tip options of 20% or 25%—and if you try to enter a custom amount, the machine doesn’t respond. I have no problem tipping well when the service deserves it, but forcing high tips on top of poor service is completely unacceptable.
Would not recommend based on this experience.
This place is fantastic! Great atmosphere, wonderful food and the service is exceptional. Made us feel very welcome and everyone was very helpful and really friendly and funny. We will be back soon!
One of my favourite bars and kitchens in the city. Staff are extremely kind and welcoming. The food is delicious and always made fresh. I've been back multiple times and have brought multiple people, all have echoed my experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage, Corn Kakiage, EBI Fry, Tokyo Toast with Taro Ice Cream, Hamachi Sashimi, Beef Spring Roll
Hitting the jackpot feels like going to an Izakaya and liking every single dish, with the smaller portions perfect for trying a variety of delicious plates. The Karaage is one of the best in the city, juicy, juicy chicken chunks marinated into an umami-packed sauce, embalmed in a corn starch batter that's wonderfully crispy with a subtle crunch. It's then mixed with a sweet and savoury sriracha sauce and served with a side of mayo. A low and slow braise renders the fat melty and the meat practically falling apart before it enters your mouth. The sticky sauce is a wonderful balance of sweet balsamic soy glaze with a kick of horseradish and a fragrance of shishito peppers.
Corn season is already here, and I'm addicted. I like plain corn on the cob, but this was astonishing. The outside has a thin, crispy texture that pops with its sweet juices and fragrant, clean-tasting fry oil. The Nagoya ramen has no way of tasting bad either, with the intensity of the chilli oil and sesame seeds in the chicken broth, with soft ramen noodles to sop it all up. Service was good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage, Corn Kakiage, Karashi Ribs
Imanishi is a kitchen with a really interesting concept, and we really enjoyed it. The restaurant has a really nice vibe, with amazing interior design and order wherever you look. Staff is really friendly, and helps out with the menu and the variety of dishes. You order little tapas-type plates, which you usually share. We liked particularly the pickled cucumber, the pork belly, and the shrimp with coriander. Also the fried corn was sensational. You should go for the Tokyo Toast, which is the desert they offer. Really really interesting, and just delicious! In my opinion some dishes were a bit expensive, and also drinks (especially sake) comes for quite a price, but I guess it's part of the overall experience you pay for. Overall we enjoyed it a lot, and it is certainly a nice place for a special occasion.
Please be aware that this place will not make you happy if you search for one big plate you eat. It is really an interactive dining, where you try out different things, receiving little plates.
Food was delicious. Great place for drinks and small sharables. Very intimate setting.
I definitely recommend the tataki (nice and smokey), the carpaccio (fresh and acidic), and the cilantro salad (savory and herby).
Drinks are also worth your while too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Enjoyed the food no complaints on that but there was a centipede in my liquor.
In total me and my five friends spent $600 and it was really disappointing that we didn’t receive an apology for the centipede.
Everyone at the table was extremely dissatisfied and the centipede affected our enjoyment/taste for the rest of the dishes. We were offered a free round of shots and took it but it didn’t feel sufficient for the disservice and disgust it caused us. The lack of accountability from the servers was really unacceptable….
I understand they are a busy restaurant but definitely expected much better service. The service and attention from the staff in general was lacking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was absolutely delicious - their Tokyo toast and Corn kakiage in particular is a must try! Perfectly fried and flavourful without being too heavy.
A great spot for date night or small group gathering, serving small Japanese fusion dishes. Prices are between fairly to slightly overpriced depending on the dish. Great ambiance. Worth a visit if you’re in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Kakiage, Tokyo Toast with Taro Ice Cream
Food was delicious- 5/5, unfortunately our service was not - 1/5. While all of the support staff were super nice and friendly, our server was the opposite. As we came in, he didn’t greet us and was only interested in if we had a reservation (we did). Every interaction felt either awkward or negative. When our dessert arrived he kept trying to bring the machine. He rushed us out within our dining window and looked over our shoulder as we were paying.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Food was really yummy, service was very bad! While we were still eating our server was like “another table is coming in 15 mins so get any final orders in.” Every interaction with him was negative and felt like we had offended him just by being there. He was being friendlier to other tables around us as well. Also the dessert does not live up to the hype!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
This is the spot. Every Dish. Order three of the broccoli and an extra sweet corn to go. When the server suggests an amount of food, nod and add extra. If you can find out the fried chicken recipe, please let me know. Last thing, Don't skip dessert but double it. I was planning my next visit before the check arrived.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibes. Just the right amount of music, hip and Japanese decor. You know you are here for the experience not the sashimi although it’s tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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