Hanmoto

Wow wow wow! Hidden Gem, literally! We are a foodie family and have eaten at some of the finest and best restaurants this city has to offer but Hanmoto, the staff, ambiance blows the doors off!! You get great food. A cool vibe. Casual setting. Incredible chefs. Great music. Mouth watering bites with intense and bursts of flavours. You are probably wondering what we ordered? EVERYTHING on the menu, with the exception of the eggplant and chicken curry dish because we literally had no more room to eat. Thank you Hanmoto for a great food experience.

If the bar seating by the chefs window is available, I highly recommend grabbing them. Getting to watch the chef cook and plate was an experience in itself. My favourite dish of the night was the eggplant, perfectly cooked and seasoned with fun textures, just satisfying bite after bite. The tofu fell a bit flat for me due to the texture of the tofu itself, it was advertised as silken but had a powdery-firm texture which caused a weird mouth feel. That being said there were so many great options on the menu I'll have to come back to try more. The portions are generous and the drinks were fantastic as well.

The food is incredible. The menu is split into hot and raw with an excellent selection for each. The highlights of the meal were the karaage wings and the miso steak! The ambiance is perfect. High energy, loud music, great service. We'll most definitely be back!

lovely atmosphere, very small so the wait was long. would definitely go back for the eggs! thought the flavour profile of the dyno wings were a bit odd, possibly smokiness of bacon in the gyoza filling?? not terrible but unexpected, probably wouldn’t order again. staff were really nice, impressed!

This Japanese eatery deserves a standing ovation Served by Freddie, their passion and expertise showcased what a dining experience should be. The space is rustic, energetic, yet intimate. We had the eggs, tofu, mushroom, salmon, fried chicken and ice cream. Each dish was daring and playful in the presentation and pairing of ingredients. Most dishes were full of flavours but the stripping back of the miso ice cream was a highlight. It's one of those dishes that suggest simplicity but the balance, textures, technique and execution are malicious. Add this place to your 'hidden gems'.

Friendly staff. Cozy & good vibes. The place is small and they don’t take resos so gotta get there early. Food was good overall. Everything bite size except for the sandwiches. The sandwich was good. The eggs were flavourful. The handrolls were exceptional.

Knew this place would be good as soon as we arrived. The exterior is unassuming no sign outside gives it a speakeasy vibe. Super friendly service, we were seated right away and walked through the menu. The interior is eclectic and unique making the meal a whole experience. Food was delicious - we had the moto eggs must try, moto bun, tuna tartare, and a fried chicken special. Lot’s of options for cans/bottles of sake. Highly recommend checking it out.

Experience was great with the atmosphere/vibe combination with food and service. Shoutout to our server Trust for helping with food recommendations. The menu was also straight forward with food being organized into a hot and cold section. Then also all the sake, and drinks listed first of course. Me and my partner had the -Salmon Aburi definitely worth a try -Moto Eggs which was like a izakaya styled twist on deviled eggs really good -Moto Wings which were pork stuffed chicken wings. Mostly all of it was edible besides the wing tip. Would come back here again for a drink and a quick bite.

If there are more stars to give this place, I would! It was really fantastic. The Miso Steak was my absolute favorite. It was so perfectly cooked with a nice amount of fat so also a good cut. But what was so special was the taste. I think they said they marinate it in miso in vacuum or something; amazing! But also the deviled eggs, the Moto bun with chicken and the tofu were super delicious. A must visit if you are in Toronto! There are no reservations and no number to call so be prepared to be on a waiting list for 60-90 minutes. They even call you from a private number so you don’t know their number! So nice, so special and so friendly. We were very happy!

In an unassuming doorway off Dundas is the quaintest little bar with amazing shareable plates. The decor is fun and moody. The staff are friendly. The menu offers a variety of textures and flavours. The dishes that stood out were the Dyno Wings delicious frankenstein-ed meat and Okra a heaping plate.