Japango

After a day of shopping with SK, we decided to catch dinner at Japango near the Toronto Eaton Center. She’s always raving about plum wine, and since they served it chilled here, I decided to give it a try. It’s pretty awesome. I always prefer my drinks super sweet, but even my traditional amaretto sour becomes cloying very quickly. This plum wine had an actual fresh plum flavor and a sharp finish.

I’ve read reviews about Japango, and there are a lot of complaints about the cramped size etc… I prefer it that way though, even if it means I might have to wait longer for a table. There’s just something about a tiny restaurant that brings me back. It makes me feel like there’s a private space I can escape to.

I like that they play jazz music there, it’s an interesting compliment to the Japanese food. It reminds me of some of the sake bar/restaurants I visited in the Harajuku district in Tokyo.

Although Le Cafe Michi is still my favorite Japanese restaurant in Toronto, this is a lovely, accessible place to go with friends. I really suggest taking advantage of their authentic appetizers, instead of only getting a sushi platter which you could get anywhere. Check out their yaki nasu (grilled eggplant) or their sweet shrimp karage.

Japango
(416) 599-5557
122 Elizabeth Street
Toronto, ON M5G 1P5