Really enjoyed my recent experience at KYUSHU. Shared a whole bunch of appetizers and snacks, and went all out for a yakitori (grilled skewers) omakase lol... didn't know what we were getting but I enjoyed it, especially the grilled abalone! Some must-try items: - Kawahagi (fish jerky) - Uzurazuke (quail eggs) - Tsubu Kimchi (whelk) - Aburi Mentaiko (seared spicy cod roe), must pair with sake! - Nankotsu Karaage (fried chicken knee cartilage) - Honey Ginger Soda (with or without vodka) The whole place is lit up with lights from the "trees", very spacious, and decorated with childhood manga/anime posters and action figures all over ^^ The restaurant also has daily promotions on food and drinks, and lunch specials everyday. read more

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Delicious skewers and discounts on alcohol on Saturday Not so busy tonight , very friendly service and lovely interior design and even the washroom have sailor moon stickers read more

Kyushu Yakitori Izakaya - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This restaurant has been open for 2 years and I cannot believe that I just found out about it recently. The place has been decorated with posters and figures representing the vibrant pop culture of Japan. You cannot help but take photos of everything inside including the washroom! They also offer an open-kitchen concept and you can see them prepare your food. Also, the food did not disappoint. I love their chicken skin skewer (kawa), grilled mackerel set (fish was so juicy) and uni cream udon (perfect taste and texture). They also have a daily special wherein customers can order specific items for a lower price. I'm going back on Sunday for their $1 chicken skin skewer read more

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Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Vibe 5/5 Has been seeing this place forever on TikTok and finally got the chance to try it. If you are a fan of Japanese snacks and yakitori, you will enjoy coming over on the weekends~ Food comes out slowly but u can tell everything is made after order so im okay with it! i love their garlic beef yakitori, griller chicken wings and several of their side appetizers, some were alright but overall food was 4/5. - dont get the yakisoba, its skippable haha. But drinks were 5/5. Really enjoyed their cocktails. I got the mango ice tea with vodka, refreshing and light! They also have tons of sake options, and i love how tou can choose your own cup! Cute! Overall 4/5! Check out my channel for more content #eatwithclaw :D read more

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Food: Absolutely incredible - everything was fresh, tasty, and perfectly prepared. I loved it so much that I came back a second time during my short visit! Service: Flawless service from start to finish. It seemed like the manager was very observant. He made sure the staff was doing their job correctly to make my dining experience was perfect. Ambiance: Super cute decor (the huge squid games doll was a great addition to the restaurant). Easily, this is one of my favorite restaurants now. I honestly dream about traveling back to Canada just to eat here again! read more

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This is such a great spot for quick lunch or dinner date, celebrate an occasion. The decor is so unique and transports you to Japan. They have an open kitchen so you can see all the action. (Love those) and the dishes were all amazing. I have a few new faves I am still dreaming about. I loved their Wagyu stew (December special only) Wagyu Tataki, Aji fry sandwich, chicken skin, shrimp. And their bomb uni udon. The service was great too. The parking is limited outside so you can park underground and come thru the shopping centre. read more

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The food at Kyushu is delicious & creative. The chefs put a lot of thought into designing izakaya tapas-style food with many different culinary and cultural inspirations. I appreciate it. The interior was breathtaking--the place's decoration is definitely five-star worthy. The service was also excellent. It only lost a star for being very expensive. I remember my friend and I didn't order much, but our bill was close to a hundred dollars at the end. read more

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Great izakaya experience operated by Japanese people with cute decor. Ate pretty much half the menu in one sitting. Had the following : Summer special cold udon: refreshing and nice flavourful broth. Noodles cooked to a very nice chew. Tsubu kimchi : delicious! Even my wife who isn't a big fan of seafood enjoyed the welk. Torched mackerel: large portion. Was exactly what it should be Wagyu tataki: was nice and garnished well with green onions an garlic. Not entirely sure if Wagyu works here because it's cold and the fat doesn't have a chance to render. Since it high fat it was a touch too much fat. Torched press salmon sushi. Torching was minimum and not noticeable. Mayo on top was way too heavy and much. Kawa skewer: chicken skins were fatty tasting. Can't eat more than 1 of these. Pork belly with salt and pepper skewer : solid but next was better Negi shio pork skewer: pork belly with onion sauce was a touch better. The onion sauce gave the fattiness of the pork belly was offset by the crispness of the green onions Mono skewer: chicken things in teriyaki sauce. Solid. A5 Wagyu skewer: this is legit Wagyu as it's heavy tasting. We were nearly full when this came and it ended us. Could be slightly more charred but was very nice. Awabi skewer : delicious abalone on a stick. Was good Hotate skewer: very good! Large scallops seasoned perfectly and tasted great. Shishamo skewer: smaller than expected. Was fine but no big deal. Tofu skewer: surprisingly small. Tasted like the fried tofu packs you can get at Asian supermarkets. Yaki kare: very good Japanese curry. Cheese on top was thick and gooey. Charred on top with a torch and perhaps a touch burnt. Very heavy tasting dish. Uni cream udon: Delicious and creamy. Udon cooked perfectly. Another heavy dish. Hojicha tiramisu: excellent. Get this. Surprisingly big and delicious. Hojicha powder on top was nice. Classic Japanese sweetness that isn't overpowering. Great alcohol menu. On saturdays it's 30% off the top! We had the momomo peach sake and it was great. read more

First off, interesting decor reminiscent of Japanese anime and I loved the concept of dining under a canopy of lights. It is spacious and has a nice relaxing vibe, a perfect escape of the weekday 9-5. Service is attentive, friendly and courteous. Servers comes to you with a smile and just at the right time (you know, not when u are busy stuffing your faces). I especially appreciated that they anticipate sharing and bring you additional little plates and bowls as they serve new dishes that may require them. Lastly and most importantly, food variety is abundant and quality is exceptional. Beer is ice cold served with frosted glass. We had a nice variety of yakitori and izakaya foods. We came back from Japan travels a month ago, and this is one of the better experiences that we do give thumbs up to service and quality. Now, on to current promos, it includes - 20% off all food on mom, wed, Thurs and Sunday - 50% off alcohol Fridays and Saturdays - $5 Sapporo pints hour (Mon, wed, Thurs, sun after 9pm) read more

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I ordered food from this restaurant and canceled it within 1 minute but they took the full amount and wouldn't refund. It is ridiculous, what could they have possibly made or even have done within a minute. I canceled because it is absolutely freezing in Toronto and if I have it delivered to St Clair my food would be frozen. If you want food from this restaurant I suggest you go else where. It is not worth the fight to argue with these unreasonable people. A disgrace to Japanese food. read more

Kyushu Yakitori Izakaya - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Food was solid. Decent selection. Everything was well done with precision. Very little to pick on. Uni udon could use more uni, yakisoba could use more and could use more dishes. But all in all solid. Service was good in general, responsive and quick service with great welcoming attitude. Ambiance was really great for an early dinner with family. read more

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It's an Izakaya style, which dishes are mostly small, so you need to order at least 3-4 dishes per person and share among the group. Food is not bad but I think it's on a pricier side. But I do like their dessert , which is a green tea or hojicha tiramisu. The uni cream udon is also good for try although u can't really taste the uni. Overall, not a bad place to visit for a date or small gathering. read more

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Before, if you want some authentic Japanese yakitori uptown, you have no choice but to head to Jtown. Now, you can give Kyushu a visit and generally they do a solid job. By no means are their food perfect, but they are really 'close' if they make a few alterations. The surprise highlight of the meal was actually their chicken nanban. I haven't really spotted too many place in the GTA that make this dish. The chicken was juicy and the soy sauce and rice vinegar based sauce complemented the chicken super well. On top of the chicken was a heap of egg salad (they called it tartar sauce). For those who don't like raw onion, you may want them to scale back on the onion. This dish was definitely a pleasant surprise. I also ordered the Kyushu skewer set which consisted of a skewer of chicken thigh, beef and pork belly. From a barbecue taste, texture and the taste of the cut of the meat standpoint, I think they did a good job. Sauce wise is where they needed a bit more work. The chicken and the beef were both a bit on the salty end and lacking a bit of sweetness. The sweetness is really the secret sauce behind a lot of Japanese soy based sauce. The skewers also came with this green pepper and salt seasoning. The seasoning went super well with the beef, but they definitely over did it with the salt. On their end, they really have to consider whether to tone down the salt level for the meat, or alternatively tone down the salt level of that seasoning. I also had a skewer of whelk. The whelk had the necessary umami taste that comes from grilled seafood. Unfortunately, I didn't taste the whelk very much. Again, a bit over the top with the salt. Unless there's enough of a natural seafood sweetness, the sauce here also requires some sweetness to compensate. I went on New Year's Eve and they weren't busy at all. It might have something to do with the fact that they don't have their liquor license sorted out yet. I would have probably enjoyed some sake with the yakitoris. The service was excellent as they were extremely diligent in tapping up the water. They also came around to ask how things were and were extremely polite. I sat at the bar seats and it was definitely a bit too noisy and drafty. They must have some crazy range hood ventilation systems installed. If your napkin sat there on the counter without a makeshift paper holder, it would literary fly away. I'm usually a fan of sitting at the bar in these kinds of places, but I would recommend patrons to sit at the regular tables. I really like the ambience of the place (As a DBZ fan, I love love love how they overdid the Dragonball stickers in the washrooms), but perhaps the servers can up their collective energy level to spruce up the experience a bit. English is not a strong suit of the servers here. I tried asking them what's in that green seasoning, and I was only able to make out salt and pepper (I think it's sansho pepper) in the brief conversation. Overall, I enjoyed the meal here, but I really hope they can up their game in the sauce department for the yakitoris. read more

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Overall, the food, service and decor were great! I would have liked to see a bit more variety on their menu. Our server was very attentive and polite, the food was brought out in a timely and proper manner. I truly loved the decor throughout the restaurant. There was the 90s anime/ cartoons/ toys scattered throughout. The string lighting made it very whimsical and warm. I loved how they had the Squid Games girl and all! They've been open for a couple of months and I'd encourage people to check it out!! We ordered a few things. Honorable mentions- the karagae chicken with egg salad and curry rice! Those were delicious!! The Beppu drink was super yummy and not pictured! read more

Kyushu Yakitori Izakaya - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Absolutely gorgeous and relaxing ambiance. You know when the week is just dragging on and it feels like Friday already but it's only Tuesday. This is the place to go. Excellent service. Before I forget the washroom were all different themes, from sailor moon to dragon ball. From the cold section, I've tried the うずら漬け Uzurazuke Quail Egg+Spicy Chive Soy Sauce. It was flavourful, strong flavour with six pieces. 明太ポテサラ Mentai Potato Salad which is nice to balance out the palate. 刺身ックス Sashimix-Dice of Salmon and Hamachi+Yuzu Miso. Good appetizer with the yuzu miso note. Sour to open up the appetite to try different items. The bontai ebi and Salmon were fresh! We order more after the sashimi set. In terms of the skewers, the Pork, Momo, Beef sampler is good for a first timer at this new restaurant. Mind you only if you like and eat those proteins, otherwise order separately. I did enjoy the Momo-chicken thigh skewer. We ordered the A5 Wagyu -1skewer, Hotate (scallops) skewer, Shishamo Fish+Mentai Mayo, Tofu+Dashi Soy Sauce, Brussel Sprout+Dashi Soy Sauce, Pine -1skewer, Whelk+Butter Soy Sauce, Abalone+Butter Soy Sauce. The whelk, abalone, Shishamo were my favourites! The Uni Cream Udon and the Steamed Rice in Soup with Sashimix were definitely nice with some warm food on a cold day. Both were delicious! Glad we came today! read more

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Super cozy izakaya place in North York! Loved the interior, chairs, food and service! We came on a Thursday night so there weren't too many people. Free underground parking since the ground level parking is max 15 mins? Anyways, wide selection of yakitoris but it would have been nice if they had more noodle or rice dishes. Everything was flavourful and when they asked us to do a survey for my least favorite dish, I said there wasn't one. They don't take cash, so they accept everything else :) read more

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We visited last night--Saturday. Unfortunately, we didn't get any photos of the dishes. Their happy hour 50% off beer deal was fantastic, and all the food was delicious. However, the portions were on the smaller side. It's not the best spot for a full meal, but ideal for a light bite, a drink, and some conversation! The interior, service, cleanliness were excellent! read more

I just came back from a trip to Japan several months ago, and this place is just as good if not better than the yakitori spot I tried there. The prices can't be compared ofcourse, especially given the currency situation. However, Kyushu currently has a 30% discount on their entire food menu, so take advantage of it while it lasts (double-check via IG if it still active)! Instead, we splurged on ourselves and spent at least 30% more. Drink prices are quite reasonable, even for the cocktails. I tried the Beppu and would recommend it; it's refreshing and not too sweet. Other worthwhile items include the chicken namban, Kyushu fries (deep-fried burdock instead of potatoes), takoyaki, Kyushu set, and tamago. I would probably skip the fried tofu; it doesn't have much flavour. While the udon is recommended and tasty, it's still not as amazing as some of the fresh udon I had in Japan. If you feel like spoiling yourself, get the A5 wagyu. I had a lovely time at Kyushu! While it's technically located in Markham, it's just a tad north of North York; you'll find it by Worldshops on Yonge Plaza (free parking). The staff was very attentive, and the food options are great. They all seem to be authentically Japanese, and our server told me he's on a travel/work visa in Canada. The interior is pretty cool and clean, with the lights, posters, and even that random doll from Squid Game. read more

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Fantastic Japanese small dishes, a lot of skewers with some fried, oden and sashimi, everything is moderately cooked and flavoured. Will visit again. Service is good. Venue / decoration is interesting; sort of dark but I guess people like that. read more

Heard about this spot through TikTok and the fun, interior decor is what drew me to check this place out. They have fun lights all around the ceiling, a very spacious and open dining area and lots of fun posters on their walls. If you check out their washrooms, they have Godzilla, dragon ball z and sailor moon themed stalls which is super cute to take photos. As for the food, it didn't really wow me or my friend. The highlights would have to be their beef and chicken skewers. We also tried their cream udon and chicken namban which were both pretty average and nothing memorable. They also did not have their liquor license when we went which were told they should be getting soon! Overall a cute spot, but found menu to be a little pricey and average. read more

Kyushu Yakitori Izakaya - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This Japanese yakitori and izakaya restaurant recently opened. It is spacious inside and decorated in a vintage style. The food was fresh and amazing. There is an open kitchen so you can watch them preparing food. Yakitori is skewered food that is grilled. An izakaya is an informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks. The skewers are priced individually. They have the traditional beef, pork belly, shrimp, and scallops, but they also have wagu beef, chicken skin, chicken tail, chicken thigh, whelk, tomato, brussel sprouts, tofu, okra, and pineapple. The service is Japanese-quality attentive and courteous. All the chefs and servers are Japanese. We ordered the following in order to try their various offerings: 1. Sashimi Set ($23). Salmon, Yellowtail, and Spotted Prawn shashimi, two of each. 2. Hotate Carpaccio ($20). Scallop and Salmon Shashimi, Lemon Dashi Jelly, and Japanese Basil Sauce. 3. Pork Skewer x 3 ($6 x 3). Pork Belly, Kombu Salt Pepper, Yuzu Chili Powder. 4. Beef Skewer x 3 ($7.50 x 3 - the online menu shows $7.00). Beef with Sweet Teriyaki. 5. A5 Wagyu Beef Skewer ($24). Wagyu, Kombu Salt Pepper, and Wasabi. 6. Fukuoka Set ($25). Skewers of Ebi (shrimp), Hotate (scallop), and Tsubugai (whelk). 7. MeCabbage (brussel sprouts) Skewer x 3 ($4 x 3). 8. Chicken Namban ($16). Kyushu Style Karaage. Deep fried chicken thigh, sweet vinegar, and tartar sauce. We asked for tartar sauce on the side. 9. Shashimix ($7). Dice of Salmon and Hamachi with Yuzu Miso. 10. Hyuga soda ($8). Mango + peach + pine + maple syrup juices. 11. Higo soda ($8). Cherry pear jam + Pearl juice + lemonade tea. 12. Pineapple Juice ($3). 13. Torikawa Ponzu ($7). Fried Chicken Skin. 14. Uni Cream Udon ($22). Sea Urchin Crean Udon. 15. Black Sesame Pudding ($8). 16. Hojicha Tiramisu ($13). Their sashimi in the Sashimi Set, Hotate Carpaccio, and Sashimix were very fresh. All their skewers were carefully grilled, with great care. Each skewer contains 3-5 little pieces. I could see the chef checking whether internals (by looking between the pieces) were cooked appropriately. Of course, the A5 Wagyu was amazing and worth trying; too bad we only order one skewer. You can see the layers in the pork belly. The teriyaki sauce was a little strong on the beef, but it was still good. For the Chicken Namban, the chicken was tender and juicy. I'm not sure why they called the sauce a tartar sauce because it tasted more like delicious egg salad with red onions, which could be eaten on its own. The Pineapple Juice and Hyuga Soda were delicious. The Higo Soda tasted strange to me and had a sticky film on my tongue. I still drank the entire soda. My wife ate the Torikawa Ponzu since I don't like chicken skin. The Black Sesame Pudding had a subtle taste. The Hojicha Tiramisu was extremely good. You get their menu by scanning a QR code at your table or through their website. They also have mocktails. They are expecting to receive their liquor license in Jan 2024. There is plenty of indoor seating and sushi bar seating. The interior decoration has a nostalgic theme of light coloured wood and vintage decorations. There are lots of little lights along the ceiling. There are old Japanese Shoya posters from around the 1970s to 1990s. Then there are Japanese action figure figures and a giant Squid Game doll! There is mid-volume vintage Japanese music. The restaurant opened on 2023-11-21. Izakaya is a compound word consisting of iru ("stay") and sakaya ("sake shop"). It entered the English language in 1987. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are two gender-neutral washrooms and one gender-neutral +family+accessible washroom. The washrooms are decorated with stickers; each washroom has a different theme, a tribute to the Studio Ghibili films: Godzilla, Sailormoon, Dragonball Z. There is free parking in the mall's parking lot. Review 2023-386 read more

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Wow! This place is awesome. Great manga pics, fun posters, cool atmosphere. Service is top notch and the yakitori was amazing. Can't say enough good things about Kyushu. It's definitely a keeper on my rotation. read more

Kyushu Yakitori Izakaya - Awesome - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Came here on a Wednesday night around 10pm. We were notified at the door that they are cashless at the moment (probably due to not wanting to store cash overnight). Worked out perfectly for us as we usually cashless. Happy hour (after 9pm) $5 Sapporo 16oz is a great deal to go along with the many food items on the menu. We got a bunch of items to share between the two of us and enjoyed everything. Service was prompt with empty dishes being taken again shortly after we were finished. In comparison to the other late night places, the music here isn't too loud that you can't have a conversation. The menu isn't extensive, but definitely worth more than one visit. There are definitely items I haven't tried and would love to try the next time I visit. Prices are what you expect at an Izakaya, but they have specials running. 30% off ALL food Mon, Wed, Thurs and Sunday. 20% off ALL alcohol Fri and Sat. read more

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Would highly suggest making reservation via Google before arriving or even call since in my opinion, their service was a little slower than we expected for an izakaya and some items could be improved, such as the chicken skin can be more crispy and can add some bonito flakes to the takowasabi in soup & rice. Not bad for a newly opened izakaya in the area with tons of underground parking but limited parking on ground or in front of the resto but definitely a good location in between Willowdale & Thornhill! read more

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Service is very attentive and polite... 5 star Food is done with care, and quality of food is good... 4.5 star The dining area is very well kept, and the decor is pleasant. Somewhat matching the theme of the restaurant... 4 star However (there is always a but), the price is steep. I guess that's what you pay for the service. But I believe the markup is a bit over the edge. So, price for value .... 3.5 star. read more

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Service was top notch, highly attentive staff. Decor and vibe are really nice, even the washrooms are renovated beautifully. Food is just okay, there's a few dishes that are good but most are hit or miss. One of those try once restaurants. read more

Owner made great recommendations. All around delicious food. The sake list is beyond. Loved the decor.

Very tasty skewers, grilled perfectly, yum!The Uni cream udon was good. Very friendly service and the ambience was laid back which was what we were looking for. Definitely will be back! read more

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Excellent food, great service ( dead at first but warmed up very fast after remembering to give us water ) and so so sitting and lighting. Prices on the high end... eyes indeed a bit sore for that blinking tree near the entrance the whole time. Chairs are hard to sit on for long.; we sat for long as we've ordered quite a lot:) yummy food esp. the wagyu beef, nice combo to go with Jap beer. Corridor inside washroom area is an extreme fun decorating with numerous posters and stickers of Jap cartoons and animation thingy. Love their dessert, go there if you can give 5 stars in their Instagram to win a free one. ;) read more

Very nice restaurant. The food was very tasty. I love the Japanese skewers. The abalone skewers were different and very tasty. Waiters were very nice and even walked us out the door. Very tasty Japanese yakitori. Try the assorted skewers. Well worth the price. You can park at the underground parking for free and walk out the front to get to the store. Will come again. read more

Prompt and professional service . Nice decor . Fair prices for the quality of food. Cozy for a date night. We especially enjoyed the various yakitori skewers. Plus a huge bonus, they have underground parking which is an advantage for winter evenings . read more

Food was great! Service was excellent! We went on Sunday and the food was 30% off. Highly recommend this place

Great service...which really brings me back to Japan. Food was good and I am glad we have an authentic japanese experience in Toronto now ! read more