A staple izakaya in markham that serves the best skewers uptown, as well as sashimi and cooked dishes. Best items: Skewers: - chicken wing, sea salt - pork belly, sea salt - sashimi for 2 - gindara daikon - bamboo Service is good and ambiance is nice and quiet. read more

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We ordered chicken wings, ramen with extra egg and noodles, salmon ikura don, agedashi tofu. Everything was okay but nothing really stood out. Would not order the wings again. Too sweet and lots of white pepper so kids didn't want to eat them. Kids liked the don and ramen and the staff was friendly. Service was okay but a bit slow at times to get water refills. Cash or e-transfer only. This spot is in J Town. Lots of seating so didn't need a reservation. Lots of parking too. There's better options at this price point though. read more

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Overpriced and left hungry. Between two people we ordered quite a number food items and 1 small bottle of sake and the bill after tip came out to be $230 and we ended up going to have second dinner afterwards. The food itself was above average but nothing spectacular. Ambiance was standard restaurant but they definitely needed another server as it took some time to get service even though the two girls were running around the whole time. Highlights were the stuffed chicken wings, grilled chicken wing skewer, monkfish liver and surf clam sashimi. All of these were great and as expected 9/10. Just wish the portions were larger. Surf clam was actually a large portion though. Lowlights were the O-toro tuna, veggie skewer combo. The tuna still had the fat cap on it so while the meat melted in my mouth, the fat cap was thick and chewy, very unpleasant. The fish wasn't fresh either, they tried to hide it with some lemon and not worth $30/3pcs. Veggie skewers were $11 and not seasoned or charred by the grill, kind of just warm veggies on a stick. Everything else we ordered was ok but nothing notable (good or bad). This includes the black cod (fairly generous size too), cold soba noodles and some other things that are escaping me atm. Overall I wouldn't come back here unless there was some kind of promo. I feel like for $100/pp I could have gone to a "lower" end izakaya and had a better experience. read more

Wanted to get some authentic yakitori in Markham and found this place. Very simplistic restaurant with lots of seating. It is an izakaya as they serve alcohol, but dosen't open late... Anyhow, service was good and fast. We were the last ones in the restaurant and we weren't rushed out. Tamagoyaki - This is a cold dish. Eggs was cooked well, maybe a tad overcooked. There is a good sweetness to the dish and a bit fluffy. Nice to try. Osaka Chanhan - Like a octopus fried rice. There are tiny octopus bits that add texture to the fried rice. Well seasoned. Fun texture fun flavours would recommend. Would want larger bits of octopus for better texture. Yakitori Combo - Eat this quick as the thin slices get cold quick. I felt that post pieces were very under seasoned. Chicken wings were probably my favourite, but nothing special. Would not get again. Gindara Daikon - A unique way of making black cod so had to try! It felt like the black cod was braised in a sweet oden broth. The fish was super fatty as they used the collar bone of the fish. Very tasty would get again, but beware of bones! Nankotsu Karaage - Fried chicken knuckles! Good texture from the crispy batter, good texture from the crunchy knuckles and well seasoned. Would recommend! Items seems to be a hit or miss. Wouldn't come back again unless friends want to come. read more

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Food 3/5 so-so, not as good as before Service 4/5 nice and welcoming Ambiance 4/5 nice and comfortable read more

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Cute izakaya that is not loud nor too busy. Relaxing with good service. Nice variety of food items, a bit pricey for the taste. Good quantity. read more

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Check their "today's special" menu. (not available online. Go there and check). Before coming here, I checked their website menu. I was not impressed as it did not have "chicken liver" and "Hatsu - chicken hearts". These two items were the MUST items in regular Japanese yakitori places. But we were there for their Gyu(beef)-tongue and Tsukune (Japanese chicken meatball skewers) - I have been a big fan of these two! When stepping in the restaurant and the menu was given, I was SOOOOOOO pleased to know that they have these two items (hatsu & liver) as "today's special"! The chicken liver (with shio/salt) was cooked perfectly medium-rare. Melty tender with a hint of charcoal. The hatsu was meaty and tender with juicy, springy texture. I recommend these items be eaten simply with Shio (salt). Squeeze a lemon wedges for refreshing aroma. Another recommendation is Motsu-ni (Innards Stew). It has a deep, savory and well-rounded flavor. Each ingredients had a unique texture and I enjoyed every bite of it. Lamb was a bit disappointing. Overcooked. Our Pitcher of Asahi was drunk up so quickly lol. Ice cold - perfect for Yakitori dinner! read more

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We were able to get in with a small wait, but the staff suggested that you make a reservation on the weekends. When we got in, the environment was surprisingly loud, but not distracting. The decor was akin to a sushi restaurant and they did serve sashimi. We ordered the meat and vegetable skewer combos, udon, grilled mackerel and tokyo ramen. I left feeling satisfied, but not wowed. The best bite for me, was the mackerel, but the chicken wings were a bit heavy on salt and most of the meat tasted clean, but pretty basic. The noodles were also solid a clean but flavorful broth. Overall, thought the food was good, but overpriced. A one and done for me, but worth a try. read more

Was a little disappointed by some of the value and one or two misses. The veggie combo was like if chef decided he hated me and selected the worst pieces to cook. While the chicken soft bone karage left much to be desired. The other stuff was good as it was tasty and not overly salty. But everything goes down better with a beer. The location is clean and staff is great. All in all I will probably come back again but will have to be more picky with my orders. read more

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Izakaya Ju Japanese vibe Authentic quality food Around $36 (with tax) per person This is a great Izakaya, most of the customers here are Japanese, so you will feel a strong Japanese vibe as if you are in Japan. The cheese baked oyster is amazing. I love their yakitori skewers too~ just slightly salty. But overall valuable and yummy. read more

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First came here some years ago and tried chicken heart for the first time. I enjoyed it so much! I came back recently but unfortunately they've removed chicken heart from their menu :( My friends and I made a reservation (party of 3) and were seated immediately. This was during COVID times, so only half the restaurant was open and lots of social distancing. We got the yakitori combo, veggie combo, and one of their dons - all of which were delicious! I will say that Izakaya Ju is a little more on the expensive side - the yakitori combo was $20 for 5 skewers, each skewer having roughly 3-5 pieces. Their service is very good, and I look forward to coming back for more yakitori read more

Izakaya Ju - Yakitori Combo - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Been there many times and they never let you down. Nice service and yummy food. Not the best best but good choice when you want izakaya at uptown. read more

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Izakaya Ju may be right given that they serve many types of alcohol and different Japanese food items, but the presence of yakitori (skewered grilled items) makes this also a proper yakitoria for me. I had meant to eat here before, but never had the chance owing to their confusing hours. You know, the business hours that are meant to serve the owner and not the customers? Well, that is how it has been here. Open Wednesday, not open Tuesday, closed at 4:00, but open at 3:30 on full moon, etc. Their website says they are open. The restaurant is closed in actuality, however, etc. The cat and mouse game ended when I found them open and popped in for some yakitori and, while the prices are on the higher side, the skewers were tasty, the scallops were large and imported from Japan and I certainly was full $50 later! Strangely, they offer teriyaki sauce on beef and chicken was wrong. Teriyaki is meant for fish only. Perhaps they are trying to cater to Canadian perceptions with inauthenticity. The waitress was well put together, although in slacks and loafers, and her service friendly and prompt. The premises is larger than I thought and has a couple of Japanese touches to give it authenticity. The place was only a quarter full for lunch, which is good and works for me. I would go back. Favourite item: Guytan ox tongue. read more

Izakaya Ju is one of the most traditional izakaya place located in J town.  Many of the new izakaya restaurant offers more varieties than this place. However, because of the good review of their eel rice, I pick it for dinner tonight.  We ordered mushroom salad, grilled chicken salad, baked mushroom and oyster with cheese, takoyaki, fish cake, eel rice, ramen, sashimi platter for 2, grilled whole mackerel and vanilla ice cream.  Overall, the quality of food is good.  The eel rice is not as stand out and personally i won't come back because of the eel rice.  Sashimi is fresh and cut is thick.  Fish cake is a bit lack of flavor.  The chicken salad has some surprise, reason to say that is I don't expect such a large portion and very good taste at the price point of $12.  Finally the vanilla ice cream with brown syrup is excellent.  Very special to end with this for a dinner. read more

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This is one of my frequently go-to restaurants. They provide decent food here. Some of my favourite dishes include the ankimo (monkfish liver) which is not frequently seen in a lot of izakayas and the unagi don (price is twice as much as a lot of Japanese restaurants but portion also doubled with best quality of eel in town). I don't like their fried chicken though. It's cut into large pieces which makes it taste really greasy. The skewers are mediocre too. read more

3 hungry souls came here for dinner. We had to wait less than 20mins for a table. - dumplings - which was stuffed inside the chicken was flavourful and juicy - kaarage was crispy but was too oily. A dip on the side would have been nice - Osaka rice - really yummy, lots of different flavours and all of us enjoyed this dish a lot! - Osaka omelette - not a lot of pork belly in it and tasted OK... - spicy dynamite roll - it doesn't look too special but the sauce they used tasted better than other places - yakitori combo - $12/5 skewers is a good price. Strong grilled flavour. This was a good dish to share. Overall, this was a good izakaya place. Service was good. Keep in mind that portions are small and meant to be shared. It is pricey bar food so I don't imagine myself coming here frequently. read more

Cozy japanese restaurant with friendly servers and fresh dishes. This place is quite children friendly (high chair and utensils, not bathroom unfortunately), you see mostly families and couples here the few times we've been here. Food has been pleasant, on the pricier side compared to options around. Definitely a quick fix for ramen, chirashi and skewers. read more

I have a soft spot for this restaurant because I have watched it evolve over the years. I still remember when the owner set up a tiny booth in the winter outside Jtown selling grilled chicken skewers, and he told me he wanted to open a restaurant there. In a few months Izakaya Ju was open and they had a very limited menu with the focus being the Yakitori chicken, but over the years have expanded the menu and real estate to take the adjacent store space too. My favourite item is still the Yakitori don which is only available during lunch. The chicken burger is also amazing! Obviously their speciality is the yakitori, but I have tried almost everything on the menu and every dish is consistently good quality with good presentation. They hire all Japanese servers and so the service is great. It may be a little challenging for some people as their English ability isn't the greatest, but they are more than patient. Their menu may not be as extensive as some other izakayas, but it is a nice cozy spot with reliable quality and service. read more

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This place never disappoints me. After coming here for so many years, the food is still really good. Came to J-Town last night to pick up a cake from Green Tea Lounge and decided to have dinner at Ju. It was around 7pm and the place was quite pack with a few empty tables but marked reserved. I totally forgot how busy this place gets but luckily there was 1 table free for the 3 of us. It's great to see that the restaurant is doing so well since they were one of the first Izakaya places in GTA and with all the competition now, they are still able to keep it up. There are definitely more items on their menu now compared to when they first open. Love the yakatori here especially Tsukune (chicken minced meat). Got a few yakatori, Osaka fried rice, Takoyaki and Karaage. We also got a complementary dish of tako wasabi if you follow them on Instagram. The food came really quickly and everything was delicious. If you love Japanese Izakaya, then you must try this place! read more

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arrived 10 minutes before it opened and there's already a line, was able to get a seat without reservations. Seems really popular especially during the weekends! The food was good, I would give it a 7 - 7.5/10: we had soba which was great, absolutely love that; beef tongue could be thicker but they're good enough! However, the price was higher than expected. Overall i enjoyed the meal! p.s. they didn't have ochazuke :( read more

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I enjoy eating here sometimes and my last visit was no exception. Heading into this place from j town feels very nice with the alley scenery outside. I walk in and am greeted friendly by the host/server. The place was rather busy at the time but no wait time. For me, I enjoy coming to Izakayas for drinks and snacks rather than a full meal, so I had eaten before coming here. But if you did want to grab a meal, the prices are fair. The food took a bit of time to deliver but was very tasty so I'm ok with that. Drinks came out instantly, as expected. They let us sit in with no complaints all the way till closing. All in all very pleasant experience, and highly recommend the oyster in mayo. Yum! read more

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I've come here twice now and have enjoyed my meals both times! I've tried the chirashi don, which is pricey at $35. However, the quality of fish along with the types they give you make it more worthwhile. Just coming back from a trip to Japan a few months ago, I would say the fish quality was at a similar level. The ramen with pork is really good, the broth is tasty and the ramen itself is just the right texture! Again, on par quality with what I had in Japan! I also had the chicken wings (I believe its 3 for $7?) which were huge and tasty! I actually ordered them because I saw that a lot of people in the restaurant had ordered it, and I'm glad that I did! The outside is crispy, the inside is moist and the sauce is tasty and not too sweet or salty. They have an assortment of skewers you can order as well, and we opted for the 5-skewer assortment set that is picked by the chef for $12. Each one was good, there was none that I didn't like. Definitely going to be a returning customer! read more

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It's a small restaurant which is always busy. While short staffed but the service is still very friendly. We enjoyed the skewers and stuffed chicken wings. We didn't realize we ordered soft bone chicken karaage and didn't enjoy it that much. We also ordered a ramen which was good. Overall the meal was good but just mediocre. If I crave yakitori I would come back if in the area. read more

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This restaurant is located at jtown - a japanese plaza in markham. It is next to my office so very convenient. My fav item there is their ja ja men however i went today and they have discontinued that item - what a let down ): price wise is on the higher end... now that they dont serve that noodle , its very unlikely i will come often. Good quality, clean and good service however i do think some items are not worth the price tag. Ie uni sushi for 18 a piece read more

Izakaya Ju - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Izakaya Ju is one of the rare places I recommend NOT to come here for Lunch Special. Come after work to Izakaya Ju for a authentic Japanese experience. Watching my Yakitori being prepared on open flame did the extra excitement. Kawa - skin (salted) $2 Negima - leg and leek (salted) $2 Tebasaki - chicken wings (salted) $3 Tsukune - chicken ball (sauced) $3 Takoyaki ($5) is one of the best I have yet in Toronto. There are 2 octopus bits inside each ball. Cooked perfectly crispy outside and soft inside. The sauces and the pickled ginger went well together. Great Japanese cocktail list for around $6. I could not try any out this evening because I was too tired and driving too.... (Yelp Friend said Call a Taxi!) I will be back again to Izakaya Ju for more... and of course will be with some sake/cocktail! Kanpai! read more

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Great place for unique and authentic Japanese cuisine. They offer a wide variety of izakaya, sushi and sashimi products. They're cocktail and sake choices are also quite good. Do expect your bill to be bigger than you expect, you get what you pay for; good food for higher price. They have seasonal items like horse meat tartar (picture uploaded) and other unique items. They serve dishes in small portions like tapas unless you order rice and noodles etc. ALCOHOL : Only half of their restaurant has liquor license because they expanded afterwards when they took over the ramen place next door. SO, if you want to drink any alcohol i you can only order (for now) when you are seated on the side with the chefs (right side) until they get their license for the other side. Overall good place for good authentic Japanese food. I'd come back. Check out the pictures I uploaded to help. read more

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Treated my daddybear and family for an early Father's Day lunch at Izakaya Ju in J-town today :) Greeted by friendly waitresses and even staff in the kitchen right when we walked into this cozy restaurant. You're right, it has that Guu vibe, but this place is MUCH QUIETER and I appreciate that very much! We came in at 12:15pm on a Friday and people started pouring in right after. So glad I made the reservations! Lunch service is from 12pm-3pm only. I noticed most people ordered their lunch specials! Good deal, generous portion and comes with house salad :) On the side, we also ordered a lot of mini a la carte dishes - GREAT for sharing! For 4 people, we ordered enough to fill us up, bill came up to less than $100 after taxes and tips (yay!) Some items stood out more than others, here are my fave! 1. Curry rice with minced beef & veg topped with poached egg - not spicy, love the aroma from japanese curry, large lunch portion! 2. BBQ Pork Belly with spicy sauce - not spicy at all, but melts-in-your-mouth good :D 3. Torched Vinegar Marinated Mackerel - #love... topped with fresh sweet puréed radish, green onions and ginger! 4. Deep fried Chicken Knuckle Bones - #crunch... looks like popcorn chicken XD very tasty. Final note: I'm definitely coming back. I really enjoyed the food and service. Food flew out the kitchen (except the Octopus Balls, which came LAST... strange *scratches head*) and waitresses all have great smiles :D At the end of the meal, my dad took their business card and saw that the chef was actually named Ju, hence, Izakaya Ju. Omg, it just all made sense now hahaha. read more

Izakaya Ju - Love the a la carte dishes #yum - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I think an update is due as I finally got around to trying the dinner service here. I cherish my visits to this plaza as my fav grocery store is located here. Alas most of my trips are during daytime and few and far between (maybe that ought to change) and with the groceries loaded up I just grabbed a quick lunch on my last visit here. This was a planned visit so I took my time this visit. What I like about this plaza is if you don't sell authentic Japanese food you won't last here as it is frequented by people who know what Japanese food is supposed/ought to be. I came here to try their grilled items specifically as luv binchotan charcoaled stuff. I ordered the takoyaki as its on of the best in the city IMO. The Unaju looked tempting so had to order it. For good measure also added an order of Wagyu skewers. They have an OK beer and sake list which is worth a look. The takoyaki is still its old self i.e. great. The Wagyu is decent though I think I will order the mix skewer combo next visit. Now for Uanju oh boy where do I start I enjoy Uangi to an extent that I can devour a whole eel (frozen version bought from grocery store) without blinking. This is definitely another level. Perfectly grilled served on a bed of rice. This is an eel luver dream in GTA and worth a detour IMO. The specials menu also caught my eye as it had interesting items that aren't so common. Lobster miso, A5 rated steak from Japan (I know its getting more common elsewhere but I think I would like to try it here as charcoal grill has its charm) some specials with Japanese fish and if you are a Sukiyaki fan they even have the Wagyu version sourced from FAMU (one has to order ahead if I recall) Folks I think this is best Izakaya in GTA! Now only it was in a location where I don't have to worry about driving home and can drink. 4.5 Stars! read more

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Came here on a Friday evening with a pretty large group like 15 ppl (?). We made a reservation for 7:30pm for my friend's birthday. I had the Osaka Cha-Han which is basically octopus fried rice. It was recommended here on Yelp so I decided to give it a try. Izakayas are generally not for filling up ur stomach and the price range is quite high. This was like $11ish dollars before tips and one of the budget-friendly items on the menu. Flavour-wise this was decent, not too salty which is good because I don't really like salty things. The rice in particular stood out to me because it was really well cooked and chewy (sushi rice). But there was barely any octopus in it at all, literally a few pieces. Instead, u get a ton of rice. I would recommend ordering this along with something else for sharing. It's too bland on its own since it doesn't have many ingredients but the rice is good. I did have their promo (tako wasabi). It was pretty salty lol and very strong wasabi flavour. So if u like wasabi a lot u'll love it. Overall can't say much about this place because I didn't try anything else. read more

Izakaya Ju - Osaka Cha-Han, octopus fried rice. - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Izakaya located in J-town. Authentic Japanese izakaya vibes with really nice servers. They're currently doing a promo where you get free wasabi octopus appetizer if you post a food pic on social media! The skewers smell sooo good and taste even better! In the summer, they have a sous vide chicken lemon cold udon. The flavour is unique and refreshing. Really delicious. Great for the summer! (No picture for reference because it was so delicious that I didn't get a chance to take a photo). The dipping soba is nice too. Great for a light meal. Overall, this place is great! Food, atmosphere, and service is on point. read more

Izakaya Ju - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

It's OKAY, nothing more The portions are tiny for the price and ambiance of this place, The flavours are right but i'm sure you can find better options elsewhere Have been here a couple of times, but nothing really calls me back! The interiors need some work, it's like being stuck in the 80s! The satays are wonderful, everything else is mediocre! read more

A cozy place. Had spicy salmon rolls and eel avocado rolls, 6 pcs each. The rice was a bit dry out. Their takoyaki was pretty yum though. The service was alright. Not like other Japanese bars, no goodbyes on our way out read more

Izakaya Ju - Spicy salmon and eel avocado - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came here previously for my mother and sister's birthday dinner and more recently for my anniversary. I don't remember much from the previous visit - something about great chicken wings - but I was very pleased with my most recent! I was looking at the menu outside when I was invited inside by waitstaff. The waiter told me that the waitstaff had agreed to serve me without charge as the restaurant was empty and they wanted business. I said such an offer was unnecessary as wait staff (in Canada) should not be deprived from their tip. I appreciated their intention and felt welcomed so I decided to eat dinner there. The furnishings were spartan, but clean, and the waitstaff were incredibly welcoming. We ordered Osaka Omelette, Lobster Sashimi & Soup, Unagi-Ju (an bbq unagi don), Black Cod in Daikon Broth, Tako Wasa, Mushroom salad, and two beers. The Osaka Omelette was filled with BBQ pork belly. It was a thin egg shell, topped with the usual seaweed, bonito(? I can't remember and I can't see the picture while writing this), and Japanese mayo as well as a sweet, but tart brown sauce. The rich mayo balanced by the tart sauce and the flavour and texture of pork belly was a great partnership, but what else do you expect from a Japanese omelette! The black cod and Unagi-Ju were my favorites. The black cod had been boiled long enough that the bones were soft and edible. The daikon simmered with the black cod was SO GOOD! The Unagi-Ju is exactly what you would expect, though the portion was quite large and is best for sharing. It was very rich and the eel they used was a good balance of fat and meat. The sauce was a bit salty for the amount of rice that lay beneath, but it was well seasoned otherwise. The lobster was prepared as sashimi using its tail and simmered in miso soup using the remainder. The lobster sashimi had good texture and crunch, very unique to lobster sashimi in my experience, though I was disappointed as it was not as sweet as when I had it at the now defunct Tako Sushi formerly on Don Mills. Tako had their lobsters fresh from the tank, which may explain it. I think the size of the lobster was right for sweetness, but it just wasn't there. The overall flavor was also weaker. I did have this before the stronger flavored dishes. The Tako Wasa came free as part of their instagram promotion. Hope you can benefit! The mushroom salad was essentially a salad with sauteed beech, enoki, and (oyster? Again, I don't have the picture open) mushrooms on top. Much appreciated vegetables to balance the meal. Thanks Izakaya Ju. See you later! read more

Considering Ju is a part of J-town, and undoubtably gets their products straight from the market, it's very disappointing that the prices aren't more affordable. Everything ranges from reasonable to pricey - even for the quality. It's still a great option for an izakaya outside of the city with two very unique options: the Osaka rice and Tea Gyoza. I absolutely love the "Teba gyoza" - chicken wings stuffed with pork. They might be a tad on the salty side, but 1-2 per person usually hits the spot. Sesame, soy, and chicken just make so much sense together. I wouldn't call the Osaka fried rice a bargain, since there's not exactly a ton of great octopus in there, but it's still a very filling dish for $11. If you love takoyaki, you'll get all the same flavours - with a lot more ginger. Overall, I'm always pretty happy. I like to order the eel/unagi every once and a while, but you'll definitely have to pay for it! read more

Izakaya Ju - Teba Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I remember the days when Ju would be standing under a little tent, grilling skewers of various meats by the doors of Heisei, rain or shine... Decided to check out his restaurant today for lunch. The lunch menu is of a reasonable size - not too overwhelming, which is nice. Ju's speciality is yakitori so if you're a vegetarian, it might not be the best place to dine. For my fellow meat lovers, choice is plentiful. Friendly to my tiny wallet, I enjoyed the Yakitori Chicken Salad. For $7, I got a good sized portion of succulent meat drenched in teriyaki sauce (hoping not to get drool on my laptop). The Father ordered the Gyu Don (thin slices of beef, marinated with a sweet soy sauce, and sauteed with onions and ginger over a bed of rice). Once again, for $8 you get a generous portion of beef slices. I go to J-Town on a weekly basis so I think Izakaya Ju might be my new lunch spot. Checking out their dinner menu, I'd like to come back to try it out. A solid 4 star ~ read more

My bro took me here on my birthday and andi thought it was one if the best Japanese restaurnat I ever had even better than kinka izakaya starting off with their taoyaki balls hot when you bite into them and tender piece of octopus inside soba noodles dipped in sauce phenomenal. The rice with seaweed and sauce absolutely incredible. And it is so close to me definetly coming back here read more

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焼鳥 Combo (Grilled chicken Combo) It comes with 5 kabobs of different kinds of chicken, such as chicken balls, wings, soft bones, livers and meat with leeks etc. They taste on the salty side but they go so well with the beer. Black Cod The fish is so sweet though not much seasoning is added. This is a wonderful plain dish and yet tastes awesome!! read more

Izakaya Ju - Grilled Chicken Combo - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Good food. Friendly staff. Good atmosphere. Wish the portion is bigger and the price is lower. read more

Came here with a friend for lunch over the weekends. We saw that most tables ordered the Osaka style fried rice (Osaka Cha-Han) and therefore decided to give it a try. I liked the sauce on top, but couldn't finish the rice. The sauce was not enough to be mixed with the rice at the bottom and so it became a little dry near the end. We also ordered their deep fried chicken stuffed pork dumpling (Teba Gyoza) as an appetizer to share. This was not bad but I thought the ones from Kiu were better. read more

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A solid 4 stars considering I paid much less for dinner than I thought. I went to this restaurant in a party of five. We arrived at 6:30pm and only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table to clear and us to settle in. We were presented with two menus: One with the specials and the other being your everyday menu. We ordered the following: Hotaru ika - Very good considering the presentation looked awful. Tamago yaki - Good Agedashi mochi - Good Marinated beef tongue - OK Octopus balls (tacoyaki) - Disappointing considering I've tried tacoyaki from many different places. Conch shell clam - Very good Grilled mackerel - Very good Garlic beef fried rice - Too much pepper Octopus fried rice - Very good Duck soba - OK Yakitori combo - Very unique selection of chicken Sesame ice cream - Excellent! Highly recommended Green tea pudding - Very good Rich custard pudding - Excellent! Considering the amount we ordered and the fact we were unable to finish a few dishes, we expected our bill to be in the high 100s. However, it was only $150 including tips! Definitely not bad at all and very reasonable. Service was also good, however the setup of the tables did made it hard for employees to reach us. Will come back for sure! read more