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    4.4 (30 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    chocolate Hojicha (bottom left), the fourth pasta (top right), chicken moffle (top left)
    Oshynne L.

    Tatsuro's doesn't take reservations, but if you arrive early enough, the wait isn't too long. Everything we ordered was tasty and came out quite quickly. The karaage was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The mochi waffle texture was perfect with the chicken and was great with the side syrup as well. The standout was definitely the fourth pasta, which I would definitely order again unless I wanted to try another one of their pasta dishes. Since the place is pretty packed, the noise level is moderate with all of the conversation. I would come back if I was in the area again, especially since their specialty drinks will change!

    Wafu carbonara
    Valerie P.

    This place has been on my list for a while and I'm glad we finally made it. Loved that you could call ahead to get on the waitlist -- made things so much easier. We got the matcha yuzunade and a brown sugar miso latte to drink; the yuzunade was the better of the two, bright and refreshing. For food, we tried the wafu carbonara, strawberry ricotta toast, and karaage moffle. The carbonara was great with its sesame and nori topping, the toast had a nice sweet-tangy balance with the citrus zest, and the karaage moffle was a fun crispy-savory take on waffles and fried chicken. Maha's is still my favorite brunch spot overall, but this was a solid, enjoyable meal and I'd love to come back to try more.

    Tatsuro's Curry Bolognese.
    David N.

    A breakfast/brunch joint with a Japanese spin? Yes, please. We showed up around lunchtime on a weekday and the place was impressively crowded. Our server was super friendly and helpful, and the vibe was low-key and relaxing. We decided to share an order of the Nori Fries ("nori seasoning, spicy mayo") to start and they were incredible. The fries were cooked perfectly and the nori seasoning really amped up the flavor. The spicy mayo was addictive, as well. For my main, I went with Tatsuro's Curry Bolognese ("beef + pork curry, pickled onion, fried shallot, cilantro") because I love bolognese and I love Japanese curry. And wouldn't you know it, this dish seamlessly and brilliantly blends the two concoctions. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the beefy sauce was packed with flavor. I think I can honestly say this was one of the best pasta dishes I can remember eating. It's ridiculously delicious. Yeah, Tatsuro's is a pretty special place.

    Carmen G.

    A local Asian fusion breakfast/ brunch spot. Great service, good food. Came here with a party of 5 and we came hungry. The menu has a variety of sweet and savoury brunch items that are Asian/ Japanese fusion. Some hit or miss dishes from what we tried: Karaage moffle 5/5 - Thought this was great. A Japanese fried chicken with mochi waffle and miso syrup. Well balanced and paired perfectly with texture and the sweet and savoury bits. Bistro salad 2.5/5 - I think this can be a skip. It's romaine lettuce, house dressing, parm, onsen egg and panko. Nothing really special with this one. Blueberry & ricotta toast 4/5 - Came with blueberry compote, house ricotta and yuzu. A nice sweet finish to the meal. Nori fries 5/5 - The first plate of nori fries came out a tad undercooked and we requested for another one that came out perfect. The nori topping for it was the extra umami the fries needed. Wafu carbonara 4/5 - Came with bacon, ponzu, onsen egg and parm. Nice, creamy, and perfectly salted. Tatsuro's curry bolognese 4/5 - A pasta with beef, pork curry, pickled onion, fried shallot and cilantro. Heart and savoury. Overall, a nice neighbourhood local fusion brunch spot to check out.

    Ada L.

    Tatsuro's located along Queen St. E. near Greenwood Ave serves up Japanese-inspired brunch in an inviting space in the Leslieville neighbourhood. You are also able to order coffee and pastries to go as well from their coffee bar. I've been meaning to make my way to Tatsuro's for the longest time but wasn't able to until recently (since it's so far east!). I stopped by Tatsuro's on a Friday around 1:30pm for a late brunch/lunch recently. The restaurant is open daily except on Tuesdays where they close in the afternoons around 3-4pm. The space is inviting where there are seats for about 35-40 customers. They also have a coffee bar at the front if you'd like to purchase coffee and some pastries to go. You can even purchase a loaf of their shokupan bread made in house for $15. The menu is divided up into classic items (like an all day breakfast, karaage moffle, or the yoghurt bowl), toasts (with their homemade shokupan - Japanese milk bread), pasta, handhelds, and sweets, all items have a Japanese twist to them. Drinks wise, there are your classic espresso based drinks as well as matcha and hojicha lattes too. Food/drink wise, I ordered the following items: - Blueberry and ricotta toast (blueberry compote, house ricotta, yuzu) - $16 - Side of bacon - $5 - Cortado - $4.75 You are able to order your code via a QR code at the table or with staff. Food wise, my order was made a reasonable time. The blueberry and ricotta toast was my sweet treat today where the blueberry compote and house ricotta was on a thick slice of toasted shokupan bread. Delicious. Since I wanted something salty and savoury as well I opted for a side of bacon...the perfect sweet and salty combo! My cortado was also made well. Service wise, staff were friendly and efficient. One of the staffs at the end when I was paying my bill was super friendly! She asked how my meal was and even suggested what I should order next time (since I told her everything on the menu looked good). She also mentioned that the restaurant is pretty quiet during the early hours of the morning as well. Overall, a great Japanese-inspired brunch restaurant in Leslieville. Do make the trek to try their food and coffee/tea if you're able to!

    Danny W.

    Nice to see more Asian inspired spots along queen street. A great Japanese style diner. I asked about their matcha latte and they kindly let me know they use ceremonial matcha. It was great and very rich. I got the shrimp sando. Very nice and like they described- a shrimp like filet o fish. My friend got the carbonara. The flavours were well balanced, but I felt like it was a bit dense and dry, could have used more sauce and been a bit looser. They also sell fresh shokupan at the front, which I will try to pick up next time I'm there (they were sold out before I finished eating!)

    Rachel L.

    I love Japanese fusion brunch and Ohiru is one of my favourite spots in Toronto. My friend recommended this spot and said it's a similar menu so evidently I was very excited to try. I came here on a Saturday morning around 11am, it was busy but we were seated right away. You can self order via QR code but there's a server that also goes around. Service was fast and friendly. I got the hojicha latte with honey to start. It was creamy and the right amount of sweet. I enjoyed it. The wafu carbonara pasta was really rich, flavourful and had bits of bacon. It was good! The chicken and moffle stood out solely because of their waffles. It was so chewy and fluffy at the same time. Sadly, the karaage was not very juicy, a tad overcooked and not that good. It's a good brunch spots, I would not hesitate to come back if I was in the area but not sure if I would go out of my way. It's definitely worth a try! Personal note: Ohiru does still rank higher than Tatsuro's because of their condensed milk hojicha latte, udon instead of spaghetti for their carbonara plus shokupan bread for the sauce, and juicier kaarage.

    Geraldine G.

    They said this place was good but now I can say, yessssssssss! From the moment I walked in the door to leaving - fantastic. Everyone was welcoming and helpful if I had any questions. Best waffle I've had - and I generally don't like waffles. They are crisp yet soft and chewy. How you ask? It's a mochi waffle. Damn good my friends! Their version of chicken waffles - the best. Crispy chicken yet moist and perfectly cooked inside. Hojicha Latte - earthy and well balanced - check ! The nori fries! Wowzers! Also had the best crunch, generously tossed with nori and came piping hot! Loved this spot and definitely would come back again! Wanna know what else it had this great neighborhood vibe going. Hard to beat that too!

    Breakfast sandwich with added bacon
    Sanger Y.

    Anyone who's familiar with the Leslieville area knows that there's no shortage of brunch restaurants looking to set themselves apart. Tatsuro's angle is with its small whisper of Japanese inspiration. I'm talking mochi waffles and a sprinkle of furikake and kewpie mayo over fries. Make no mistake: this is typical brunch fare, but with a Japanese twist. I would say that it's a total gimmick, but the food is so damn good! I had the breakfast sandwich with added bacon and a side of the potatoes. It's the execution of both items that made me a repeat customer. The sandwich - perfectly toasted and buttered brioche buns with perfectly-crispy bacon and jammy eggs. Potatoes (actually the star of the show) - crunchy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside. I know most of you would gravitate to the nori fries but I implore you to give the potatoes a try. You won't regret it. Pasaj is good. Lady Marmalade is good. Tatsuro's can definitely hold its own and in some ways, it's better than the brunch heavyweights of Leslieville. I'd definitely recommend it!

    Chicken karage mochi waffles
    Fanny S.

    When Asian fusion does brunch it's usually a hit and Tatsuro's food and staff definitely got the job done! Knowing it gets crowded, we were the first customers at 9:05am on a Saturday. It gradually got busier within the next half hour and the spacious space was able to give everyone enough space. We ordered the karage moffles, all day breakfast and moffles with syrup. I love mochi waffles and Tatsuro's did a great job in getting the waffles crispy on the outside while maintaining the gooey mochi texture with each bite. The Japanese milk bun was nice but I felt it was nothing special. The latte and cappuccino were nicely presented and tasted smooth and not acidic. I would come back for the spaghetti and reorder the moffles. The staff were all super friendly giving the neighborhood vibes. Parking was easy too on the side streets or green P right in front of the store on Queen Street.

    Michelle D.

    My friends and I came here on a Saturday morning and were seated right away. We shared the karaage which was actually quite crunchy with little meat and it was hard to eat. I got their regular breakfast and felt the sausage was tough to chew. I did like the smashed potatoes and the bread. I also ordered an iced hojicha latte but it came out hot. The hojicha latte was still good. I think the food is pretty okay, not special and a bit expensive for what it is.

    Gayan P.

    Tatsuro's brings inventive Japanese-fusion brunch to Leslieville's competitive morning landscape, and does so with considerable panache. The space exudes inviting warmth, while the menu demonstrates genuine creativity in marrying Japanese sensibilities with Western brunch conventions. The karaage moffle proves a delightful textural study, and the curry pasta variations showcase confident, well-balanced spicing. Service is notably enthusiastic, though occasionally exhibits rushed energy during peak hours. The pasta preparations particularly impress, suggesting a kitchen with both technical skill and creative ambition. A welcome addition to the neighbourhood's already impressive dining roster.

    Karaage Moffle
    David Y.

    Stopped by this Japanese-inspired brunch spot and thought it was good. We got: - Karaage Moffle: The karaage was tastily fried though would have liked maybe one or two more pieces for the price. The waffle was a bit overly crisped but liked the mochi inside. - Wafu Carbonara: Good al dente noodles, not at all creamy. Seemed almost more like a cacio a pepe to me, but maybe this is really how it should be. Overall pretty tasty. - Blueberry and Ricotta Toast: Nice thick shokupan bread, though a bit overly toasted for my liking (personal taste). Generous amount of ricotta and blueberry jam made this indulgent. Space is simply decorated in an almost retro diner style. Prices are what prices are these days. Service is standard, kitchen is quick. Overall, a pretty good brunch spot with an interesting menu.

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    Fantastic brunch place, Asian take on classics like avocado toast. Everything was delicious, dishes were great for sharing and generous

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