So, Kengo Kato (Papa Kato's son) has ventured into, what I would call, "fast food?" So it would…read moreseem. And, as you should expect, the results are excellent! Looking for Japanese fried chicken (Karaage) in Downtown Toledo at 11:30 pm? THIS is where you'll find it. And it's good. Japanese fried chicken is a lot like American fried chicken, but the batter is a little different. The dipping sauces are similar to American sauces, but, they are a little different. Different is good. You can get said chicken in the form of wings, chunks, 1/2 a bird, or, in a donburi bowl. The menu also has some American (fries, coleslaw) and Asian (kimchi, edamame) sides. Mochi for dessert? You bet. Drinks? Pop, beer, etc, and sake! Service? The service was very friendly, fast, and accurate. Tommy and Sam run the place when the Main Man is elsewhere. They do a great job overseeing the service and the cooking. The atmosphere is similar to Kengo's other places on the same street. Intimate with bare brick walls. Seating is designed more for quick service and higher throughput. There are a few tables, but most people sit at one of two bars. Great music (Beastie boys and Tupac playing overhead, but not too loud). 4 stars for the food, and one more for being open late! 5 stars!

4-10-2026 Enjoyed our meal, esp the half chicken that…read moremanaged to be juicy AND crispy. The fries were also very good as well as the mochi ice cream. Service was quick and friendly. Only down side was the inebriated woman at the bar who wouldn't stop talking to us, but really nothing could be done about that.

Andrew is the perfect waiter. Relaxed, but attentive. Super kind!…read more Also, the food was nice. Old fashioned was great. And the space is modern and clean.

Ordered: sourdough appetizer, kids buttered noodles, kids grilled cheese, buffalo chicken sandwich,…read moresteak fries. For the adult meals we subbed Caesar salad for the fries. The good: Strong service. Nice atmosphere. Convenient location. Adult meals were solid - good Caesar salad, good chicken sandwich, good steak although cooked rare vs my order of medium rare (better than overcooked). Kids meals were comped without question (see below). The bad: Slooooooow back of house and bar. Kids meals were not good, at least for kids - butter noodles were almost soup from the amount of butter, and grilled cheese made with sharp Swiss and some kind of tomato jam on it. Menu did not hint that the grilled cheese had anything other than bread or cheese, and my kid hates tomatoes. Also, the kitchen messed up our order so everyone was done eating by the time the grilled cheese even came out. The ugly: pretty expensive and I still need to go find food for my kids

If I could give 4.5 stars I would. The ambiance is cozy, the diner style tables are a creative…read moreflair. We ordered the drumsticks and lobster toast. The lobster toast was flavorful...but the lobster was in such big chunks, having it cut down more would have made it more toast friendly. I had the lamb which was 5 out of 5 stars. My son the steak and fritas and my husband the mushroom pasta. The steaks were cooked well but needed additional seasonings.

Luck be a lady,…read more Bathroom: **** (clean) Quality: **** Quantity: ** Presentation: **** (well platted) Service: *** Price: $$$$ (Quality) Ambiance: (Loud/Casual/Busy) Attitude: (Chatty/Busy) Outside: No Brunch: N/A Happy Hour: N/A Overall: I've came here now a handful of times before posting a review. I've given this an ample chance I think nearly trying everything on the menu at this point. Even though the moral seems high, service attentiveness needs much improvement. 10-15+ minutes to attend to a table or even the bar, is pretty excessive. Asked for a burger medium rare got it cooked well. It's just the details of things that are missed. Meanwhile they can clean each and every glass as a priority yet, customers and orders overlooked. A little goes a long way. Hopefully it gets worked out because I'd love to come back.

The Food was well seasoned and presented well , the service was very warm quick with the checks and…read morethe food did not take long at all, the vibe was calm humbled relax clear airy peaceful retreat type of ambiance it was a very good place to go sit and eat and clear my mind in order to help structure the rest of my day more , so yes I will be returning and recommending this place To any one in the Toledo Ohio area !

Unique and delicious brunch/lunch menu! Stopped in here while passing through on a Saturday around…read more1pm. I thoroughly enjoyed my Greek Burger, which had a date spread and feta, served with zaatar chips. Also shared the fried Roman artichokes app with friends and had a bite of their housemade baklava too.

Every Saturday we look for a breakfast spot and this place was recommended quite a few times…read more We were the first ones in for breakfast and the menu had a ton of options. We had the French toast sandwich, the cheese and sausage scramble and all the flavors were amazing!

Private event on a Saturday night. We filled the space with 75+ and an excellent buffet was…read moreprovided by the Grumpy's team. The menus hit all their menu favorites. The Mudhens were in town so the area was very crowded. Free parking was rough. This is the original location, and I've been here several times. Always positive. As of February It is under new ownership. The new owner, Vanessa, is very much on top of her game. Wish her great success in her new venture. There were issues with a license and currently they have no beer, wine, or spirits. They hope to have beer and wine very soon. Check out Grumpy's and give Vanessa a shout-out.

My fav place for more than just great pizza…read more Bathroom: **** (very clean) Quality: ***** Quantity: ***** Presentation: **** (well platted) Service: *** (depends on how busy/who is servicing) Price: $$ (Affordable and Quality!) Ambiance: (Loud/Casual/Busy) Events: Karaoke/Live Bands Attitude: (depends on who but mostly engaged and attentive) Outside: yes Brunch: yes / Sunday (11-3p) Happy Hour (Specials): food, drink specials Wednesday- Sunday (4-6:30p) Closed: Monday-Tuesday Overall: I've been coming here for nearly a year. They have the best pizza hands down. I'm a Detroit import and it's spot on. I also don't eat chicken, beef or pork, where can you get rabbit, duck and boar sausage? First Base. Absolutely fire

Swanky little bar / bistro with Detroit Style pizza. Great food and beverage options! Friendly…read moreservice! A must visit if you are going to a Mud Hens game!

THE ITALIAN BURGER altered my brain chemistry. This burger…read morehad me silent for a minute. Like genuinely reflective. The wagyu? Perfect. The taleggio cheese? Offensive how good it was. The basil aioli and hot Hungarian peppers together?? Whoever made this needs financial compensation and a standing ovation. AND the fries...You know when you get that ONE random McDonald's fry that tastes like it was handcrafted by God himself and you spend the rest of your life chasing that high?Every single fry felt that way. 20/10. If I was on death row, cancel the last words. Bring me this burger.

Food quality 9/10 (excellent taste and spice) Ambiance 6/10…read more( pretty inside but SO LOUD) Service 4/10 ( took quite some time to get an entree order taken, the server didn't even ask how everything was) Portion size 1/10 (if I was a 12 year old girl watching my weight, it would've been perfect) Value for the money 2/10 ($65, one guest, to leave hungry is inexcusable) Expect to spend $125 per person to get a full meal.

Amazing place for a great breakfast or lunch. We had the Ruben, Cod, and Holy Toledo and everything…read morewas excellent. The homemade chips were amazing, and the bread for the sandwiches, perfect. Our server was very friendly and helped answer our questions with patience. Big place inside, but set up very nicely. Recommend getting in early for lunch as downtown business folks fill this place. Highly recommended!

This is only a block down from our hotel ( Marriott) and is delicious! The staff are super friendly…read moreand the food is fresh and portion sizes are perfect! Highly recommend the short walk to enjoy this restaurant Chicken salad $11 Deep Dish Quiche $12.50 Soup $6