Kevin's Taiyaki

Takeout Restaurant · Palmerston–Little Italy

Kevin's Taiyaki

Takeout Restaurant · Palmerston–Little Italy

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675 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 4B9, Canada

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At Kevin's Taiyaki inside PAT Central, indulge in crispy, golden fish-shaped pastries filled with creamy custard or sweet red bean – a must-try snack!  

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675 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 4B9, Canada Get directions

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675 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 4B9, Canada Get directions

+1 416 994 0505
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"Taiyaki is a Japanese fish-shaped waffle that’s filled with custard or sweet bean paste. Kevin’s booth is located inside the P.A.T Central Grocery Store where they serve them up fresh and crisp. Just to be clear, there’s no fish in a fish waffle." - NORMAN

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"Kevin's Taiyaki, Annex Koreatown by NORMAN. Taiyaki is a Japanese fish-shaped waffle that’s filled with custard or sweet bean paste. Kevin’s booth is located inside the P.A.T Central Grocery Store where they serve them up fresh and crisp. Just to be clear, there’s no fish in a fish waffle."

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Claudia Hughes

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My absolute favorite Taiyaki! The custard filling is my favorite! The waffle is super soft and fluffy and sweet, crispy on the outside. The filling is soft and hot and delicious! 🤤😋 I usually buy a box when I stop by and freeze and re-heat them to make them last for a few days! But they're the best eaten fresh! I love that you can watch them make the Taiyaki through the window, so you know it's fresh! ❤️ There's sometimes a line, and the area is small to receive so you have to be quick about getting out of the way as to not block traffic through the doorways.

Jungah Na

Google
They had the best one in Toronto since the beginning of time. We've tried so many different places & always come back to this location. We just got two custard filled few mins ago & excited to eat, but they were really thin like there is no filling. Sure enough, hardly any fillings inside which make the bread just crunch & dry. It is supposed to be slightly crunch outside & moist inside with lots( decent) of filling. It looks to be a new person working with ack of proper training of how to make it proper. This should be corrected soon, because it is not worth the price now. Please retrain & do not ruin people's experience.

hz

Google
Just had the crispiest, most perfect Taiyaki ever — golden outside, sweet and gooey inside. Shoutout to the guy behind the magic, working that grill like a pro! This bungeoppang tastes even better than the ones I used to have in Korea. I know I’m going to miss it so much when I go back.

Vanessa “VNEXXA” López-Vanegas

Google
simple, uncomplicatedly delicious taiyaki. what else is there to say? if you're in the area, this is the perfect little sweet treat <333 yes, it's snug in the middle of a grocery store, but who cares? so good that it's worth the review regardless.

S Yun

Google
10/10. So good. Highly recommend. I'm from Korea and I have been craving for legit Korean Boong-eo-bbang for so long. At Kevin's, they have by far the closest one to what you can get in Korea. Have some cash in case they don't take cards.

Larie L

Google
I must admit that another reason why I love going to Pat Central is I know I can enjoy the deliciousness of a Taiyaki after I finish my grocery shopping. Kevin's Taiyaki is located inside the grocery and is definitely not hard to miss especially with the delicious aroma lingering in the air. They make the best golden fish-shaped cake - crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and filled with sweet filling of your choice which in my case and my favourite - the sweet red bean paste. One bite into this fish shaped pastry ensures you get a buttery crust and tender mochi-like chew on the inside with the rich sweetness filling spreading into your mouth. Taiyaki is best consumed as the street food it is - eaten while still piping hot from the pan. I tried bringing it home once and it's not as good as when you eat it fresh.

Victoria B

Google
These taiyaki are SO delicious!! My favourite is the custard flavoured one. They are delicious and warm right when you get it at the shop. This location is inside of the PAT grocery store and the door is accessible and has an automatic open and closing. When you enter it's right to the left of the main entrance you cannot miss it! Highly recommended!

KATE J. S

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This shop has always been one of my favorites. I visit Christie every time, I make a point to stop by and buy 5 to 10 pieces. However, during my recent visit around 7:20 PM, I had a very disappointing experience. The staff informed me that the store closes at 8 PM and that I could only purchase what was left. I asked if they could put the remaining 10 pieces into a box, but they said it wasn’t possible since they would have to remove and repack them individually. I then asked if they could at least put them in a bag, but I was told there were no bags available. In the end, I was told I’d have to carry the individually packed pastries as they were. Throughout the conversation, the staff kept repeating that they were closing soon, and I felt there was a clear lack of basic customer service and courtesy. It was especially disappointing because I’ve always had such a fond opinion of this shop. I hope more attention will be given to customer service in the future.
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Alex C.

Yelp
This is located inside the PAT supermarket. The fish are fresh and cooked well. Good amount of sweetness. Cash only
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Megan G.

Yelp
We tried this again and we still love the red bean taiyaki! The line was quick and it now costs $5 (inflation of course).
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Bosco H.

Yelp
Stopped by after dinner in Koreatown. This taiyaki shop is within the PAT supermarket and right when you walk in you're greeted with the smell of taiyaki. Got 1 red bean and 1 custard taiyaki, each $3. For a small dessert, it's a great price. Both flavours I thought was quite good, it was freshly made so it was hot, crispy and delicious! Stop by for a quick snack or dessert. Cash only
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Ada L.

Yelp
Kevin's Taiyaki is located inside of PAT Central Market in Koreatown at Bloor/Manning. They are a small stall selling only 1 item, taiyaki (a fish shaped pastry)! There are only 2 taiyaki flavours - red bean or custard, and each taiyaki is $3 (tax already included). If you get 5 taiyaki, the price is $14 (you get a dollar off). The stall is cash only. I dropped by Kevin's Taiyaki on a Sat evening. Best part is that you can see the staff constantly making fresh taiyaki. We ordered 3 custard taiyakis and they were warm and fresh when staff gave them to us. I did eat my taiyaki a few hours later but it was still delicious. Overall, great small food stall inside the Korean supermarket for taiyaki!
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Larie L.

Yelp
I must admit that another reason why I love going to Pat Central is I know I can enjoy the deliciousness of a Taiyaki after I finish my grocery shopping. Kevin's Taiyaki is located inside the grocery and is definitely not hard to miss especially with the delicious aroma lingering in the air. They make the best golden fish-shaped cake - crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and filled with sweet filling of your choice which in my case and my favourite - the sweet red bean paste. One bite into this fish shaped pastry ensures you get a buttery crust and tender mochi-like chew on the inside with the rich sweetness filling spreading into your mouth. Taiyaki is best consumed as the street food it is - eaten while still piping hot from the pan. I tried bringing it home once and it's not as good as when you eat it fresh.
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Adele L.

Yelp
It tastes really good! Worth a try. I tried both the custard one and red bean one. The sweetness is right at point. Recommended! CASH ONLY!
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Laureen Y.

Yelp
At first I was so confused where the map was leading me because I still didnt see the name of the store outside. I saw there was a dalgona poster in a sliding door of a grocery store which made me realize this place is located inside the grocery store. Its on the left side once you walk-in. Its a super small space. Decided to get the 5 pcs for $14, 2 custard filling and 3 red bean filling. I didnt like the red bean as much.
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Andy L.

Yelp
This place was a little hard to find since there is no sign outside advertising the shop and it is inside a supermarket in a small corner on the side, although I am really glad I got the chance to try this place out! They only had two options to choose from which were the custard and red bean, and they are only $3 which is a good price for a taiyaki. The red bean taiyaki came out warm and was really tasty as it was not too sweet! The taiyaki was also chewy and had a nice texture. I would definitely recommend checking out this place if you are into taiyaki and are into desserts that are not too sweet!
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Daisy W.

Yelp
When in Koreatown, you just can't go home without buying a box! Although there's many trendy snacks and treats within walking distance, I always go back to the good old classic taiyaki. I ordered a box of 5 for myself (3 custard and 2 red bean). They're going for $3 a piece of $14 a box currently accepting cash only. Luckily, I had cash on me that day otherwise I'd be leaving Ktown disappointed. When I placed my order, they had a freshly made batch so mine were all nice and hot! I also like how they didn't trim off the ends, so I get bits of pieces of the crispy sides!
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Elaine S.

Yelp
The ultimate dessert stop! The best crispy fish custard waffle. They are never soggy but always crispy, thick in the waffle batter and filled with custard. This store beats all the other stores that make fish waffles! They offer two flavors: red bean and custard and sold right inside of the PAT mart for $2.75! This is worth every penny and I regret not ordering more. Always a treat, never a disappointment!
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Connie W.

Yelp
Love this pic of a guy fishing for a Taiyaki with the words - "There's no fish in a fish waffle" So I have been wondering why is there NO fish in a fish waffle? Why not make a savory rice waffle filled with small deep fried fish or roe? Please start a new trend. We had the custard filled and it was good. I would buy it again when I come back in town. Crispy rice batter pancake filled with custard for $2.5 Back in Econ class, they taught us that businesses that specialize in one thing usually do a darn good job and with best price and shortest time.
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Jackie C.

Yelp
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! it's a hidden gem that everyone needs to go to this small store is located inside the PAT grocery store in Korea town. upon a glance it looks pretty simple and has a small menu so my expectations weren't too high . my friends and I all got the custard taiyaki and it is priced at $2.5 for one and $12 for 5. the taiyaki is freshly made and has four flavours, custard and red/ black / green bean the taiyaki was given to us quickly and it was fresh and hot. the taiyaki was easily one of the best that I have ever had. the exterior was crispy and hot. I also liked the slight sweetness that the batter had. as for the custard it was sweet and creamy. the custard flavour was perfect because it wasn't too sweet. I loved every bite and right after finishing it I craved for more. I would recommend this light dessert for everyone and I will be coming again for sure. I LOVE IT
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Pat R.

Yelp
WE LOOOVe KEVIN's TAIYAKI!! really good dessert/snack! Would definitely recommend custard and red bean, they're so yummy! The place itself is small and quick but that's the point, you have to get it and leave (then eat). The custard and red bean filling are so soft, smooth and tasty and it's not too sweet either!! I could totally eat like 5 in one sitting. I personally prefer this taiyaki over the ones with ice cream/soft serve inside the fish! 10/10 would recommend!!
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Kate C.

Yelp
Delicious and piping hot ~ They're $2.50 each and takes cash only. The entrance is inside PAT (grocery store) for those who had trouble finding it. I walked past it multiple times and only found it when grocery shopping. Lots of redbean filling and wholesome crispy outside. Simply a treat on a cool evening!
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Eric W.

Yelp
A tiny stall tucked inside the PAT market in Koreatown, Kevin's turns out some great taiyaki. The smell of the fresh waffle being cooked is incredible, and the taste is even better. The kids and I destroyed a box of the custard fish on a recent visit. Try to get them fresh right off the iron. Well worth a visit.
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Nibo S.

Yelp
So fresh and so delicious. This place is a hidden Koreatown gem located inside P.A.T. Supermarket. You can choose from the custard filled or the red bean-filled option. Neither options are overly sweet and are the perfect snack or dessert. Be prepared to pay in cash!
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Fox E.

Yelp
Much better than Kevin's Kayaks (which sells boats), Kevin's Thai Yaks, which sells Yaks (poor animals), and Kevin's Type-2 Diabetes, which he probably got from eating too many of his own fish-shaped waffle-like custard desserts. What to get: A Fish-Shaped Waffle-Like Custard Dessert. Why: Because it's freaking amazing, is why, silly. Does it taste like Fish: No. What does it taste like: Custard. Waffles. Heaven. Are you sure it doesn't taste like Fish: I can't with you. Owned by Kevin Costner, Kevin Federline, Kevin Bacon and Kevin Spacey. Inside an awesome Korean grocery store, near the front, to the left as you walk in, is this little stand selling amazing dessert treats. They are similar to waffles, shaped like fish, and taste of custard on the inside. They are warm and delicious. I have no idea what exactly they are or why Americans and Canadians don't really have them, but I am very lucky to have discovered them, and if you are in Toronto, so should you. They're good enough to go out of your way for. So after you have that amazing Banh Mi from Banh Mi Boys, the best dumplings on the planet (literally) at Dumpling House on Spadina, and the amazing Pork Bone Soup from Seor across the street from there, as well as more good dumplings at Yummy Yummy... you need to get up to Bloor for dessert. You can probably knock back quite a few of these, but if you have too many of them, don't drive, or you may end up in Custardy. One of the best hidden gems in all of Canada. Try it and then tell me I was wrong. Actually don't, because if you do, you'll be wrong that I was wrong. Also they don't Costner much at all. My ex gf said she refused to eat any sort of Asian desserts so I just Federline about how this wasn't really Asian, and it worked out. However they don't sell Bacon. Sorry I feel a bit Spacey today.
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Nam H.

Yelp
Everytime we come to Koreatown we try to grab one. They are so good fresh. Careful, filling is hot! They are a nice Crispy, chewy and light after meal dessert. Not too sweet
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Joan T.

Yelp
Never actually had these before because normally it's filled with red bean which I'm not a big fan of. We tried the custard one. It is really fresh and tastes quite good. It's not overly sweet and the pastry itself is very chewy and warm! If I'm back in Korea Town, I'll definetely pick another one up. Maybe try the red bean flavour since it's the traditional one :) This place is literally just to the left of the doors into the super market. Not exactly hidden per se but... hard to find initially if you don't look for the poster. :) It's a very very very small little corner but you can see them making the taiyaki fresh from the window!
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Kristy C.

Yelp
Exclusive shoppe corner for delicious custard taiyaki! This is one of the only places I go for taiyaki just because they have the custard filling! Classic red bean is delicious too, but i prefer custard, creamy fillings. :) The batter and custard is encased in a light crispy outer layer and entices the taste buds with each and every bite! Definitely a must-try for all the foodies in the area~!

Carina K.

Yelp
Really good taiyaki! My sister and I got the custard taiyaki and although I ate it when it cooled down, it tasted so good (and I think I prefer it cold anyway). The size is great and there was a generous amount of custard filling. Definitely so much better than Hmart ones (although the Hmart custard one's are much sweeter). Also, $6 for 2 is a pretty good price.
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Dora H.

Yelp
Can we all agree on the FACT that Kevin's Taiyaki is legit the best taiyaki in town, perhaps even the best taiyaki ever?! Crazy how one would find the best freshly made dessert in the corner of a Korean grocery store, but it's true! If you haven't tried it you are completely missing out. I think the reason they taste so good is 100% bc of the batter...the batter of Kevin's taiyaki is crunchy on the outside, like the texture of a fried Korean pancake, slightly sweetened, and with an al dente, grilled mochi texture. The Cream filling is my fav btw - cannot get enough of them! . . . Nom factor - 5/5 Price - 1 for $2, 5 for $9 for bean flavours (green, red, black bean) OR 1 for $2.25, 5 for $10.50 for custard Service - 4/5
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Soleil S.

Yelp
Solid 3.5 stars... one of the better Taiyaki I've had in Ontario. The waffle is pretty close to the ones I've had in Asia. I've had a few taiyaki around the world and my current favourite has to be in a Taiwan night market. It's supposed to be a tempered sweet crispy waffle that is light and airy just creating the perfect crunchy case over sweet molten custard in the middle. Kevin taiyaki is just hiding inside PAT Korean supermarket and it's right by the door. You can probably smell the baked waffle before actually seeing the little counter. Just a warning to those who are not familiar with Asian supermarkets... the conditions can be a little haphazard and well, 'hole in a wall-ish' but don't let that stop you from trying it. Kevin's taiyaki are super hot and made on the same grill and moulds as I saw in Asia. They often just make huge batches and usually never last very long as many people pop in quickly to grab one for a snack. These are really affordable... $2 or $2.25 with tax built in. There's a deal where you can grab 5 for $9. Oh quick note, it's cash only here. I ordered a custard one and it was nice and hot. The exterior was crispy and had a nice brown to it. It smells really nice. Just a warning to anyone who's never had one before... even though you can hold it, the custard inside is SUPER hot. When I took my first bite, I had that nice satisfying crunch then had a good mouthful of hot custard. I always like eating the head first ... just cause as a kid, I always imagined the fish complaining i'm eating him as I polish off the treat. If I eat the head first, he can't talk... right? Please tell me this is what other kids did too! It comes soo close to the good ones.. what's missing? Well, they have the dough exterior right but the inside is a bit too wet doughy... perhaps they have their mould super hot and it cooks the outside too fast compared to the inside? or maybe these were held for a while on the mould and the custard made the dough a bit soggier. The custard was really thick but it didnt have the wonderful sweet eggy taste I've had in Asia. This was generic super light sweet. It should be closer to the taste of the molten egg yolk but less sweet. Perhaps the red bean one would have better flavour? Don't get me wrong... this is probably the best I've had in Ontario and arguably in Canada. It's quite good but my Asian memories and this decent version makes me miss them even more from Taiwan.
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Tracy T.

Yelp
For those who aren't familiar with this area, Kevin's Taiyaki is actually a tiny little store INSIDE the P.A.T. grocery mart. Totally not visible from the streets so it's very easy to miss (as I had)! I tried a custard taiyaki and flavour-wise, it was really delicious! They put just the right amount of custard so it wasn't overly sweet or filling, but still gave the impression that it was a generous amount. The batter was also very well done. It was lightly crisped to a soft crunch on the outside and had a more moist texture near the center. My only problem was that I was given one that was cold. I really wished for one that was piping hot straight from the grills so I was fairly disappointed in the one that I got. The girl who worked there also didn't seem very friendly so I felt like I would be a nuisance to ask for another one. Regardless, even though mine was cold, it was still a great taiyaki. I just know that it would've been BETTER had mine been hot.
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Clara C.

Yelp
This little booth is located inside a supermarket, on the left side right when you walk in. Its VERY cheap for a taiyaki and they have the classic flavours. Its $2 or less for a taiyaki. The flavour we wanted was not ready yet and they said we could wait 15 mins, so we did. We got a fresh taiyaki and it was so delicious!!! I really cannot rate this place any better as the staff was also SO friendly. Would def come back here if i wanted a snack and I was in the area.
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Jo N.

Yelp
It's a small stall located inside P.A.T Mart. They sell 4 different flavours of fish cakes, red bean, green bean, black bean and custard. They are crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. I often get the custard because I think it tastes the best. I usually avoid getting the bean flavoured ones as I do not like the chalky texture. The fish cakes are usually fresh, they have some on display if you want to grab something quick and go. But if you don't mind waiting, you can ask them to make you fresher ones. Fresh hot ones usually take 5-10minutes. The prices have increased over the years but not by much. They offer discount pricing. If you buy more they give a discount. They are priced at around $2-2.25 each depending on the flavour. Overall, this place is reasonably priced and delicious! P.S. This place is cash only.
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Amy S.

Yelp
Best I've had in Toronto. It's pretty close to what I've had in Japan. It's located inside a grocery store and wasn't very busy with only 1 other person ordering ahead of us. We got 5 for $12. 2 were custard and 3 were red bean. They're nice and soft in the inside and crispy on the outside. There is plenty of filling inside - you can feel the weight of it just by holding it! I preferred the custard one over the red bean because the red bean could be a little sweeter but it was still delicious! We didn't finish them all in one sitting, but I kept them in the fridge and the next day I put it in the toaster and it was still amazing!
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Cindy D.

Yelp
I love this place! It is located inside the PAT grocery store. Because Toronto is so limited to the original Taiyakis, this is ALWAYS my go-to place to get normal custard/red bean filled taiyaki! I just got back from Japan, and this treat definitely brings back lots of memories from my trip! I prefer the custard filled ones over the red bean because it has more of a sweet taste compared to the red bean which is more on the savoury side. The outside is crispy and they make it to perfection, served extra hot! Price: - $2.50 each - $12 for 5 This is definitely a take out item as there are no seats inside. Highly recommend! If you're used to the popular ice cream taiyakis, I must say.... this taste a lot better on its own!
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Savannah B.

Yelp
Kevin's Taiyaki is such a special treat I look forward to every time I come to Toronto. Full of warm custard, black bean, red bean, or green bean, these delicious fish-shaped waffles are just wonderful! The small stall is located in the P.A.T Mart and is on the left when you walk in.
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Ling M.

Yelp
These fish waffles are awesome. Whenever I walk by Pat's supermarket, I'm always telling whoever I'm with how good the fish waffles are. I really like the red bean and black bean ones. The green bean and custard are good too. You really can't go wrong!! Crispy and crunchy on the outside, and gooey with a touch of sweetness on the inside. Such a great winter (and even summer) snack.
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Michelle M.

Yelp
I will need to revisit to try red bean but the custard one was just a delight to eat. Perfect size and generous custard filling. Piping hot and fresh, worth the trip after eating Korean stew around the corner. Cash only, cannot wait to go back.
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Elaine H.

Yelp
It's INISDE P.A.T. to your left when you enter (had some trouble finding this place) There is a choice of 4 flavours: red bean, black bean, green bean and custard. When I went at 9pm the only choices left were red bean and custard. The custard being the most expensive is still only at $2 each. You do get volume discounts if you buy more! The custard fish was tasty! It was piping hot, crispy on the outside with ooey gooey custardy doughy goodness on the inside. The perfect end to a dinner in Ktown.
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Lana D.

Yelp
Discovered this gem in the inside of the PAT supermarket in KTown long ago. Don't really like any other sweet pastry in KTown other than Kevin's taiyaki. Absolutely love the black bean one. It is always perfect. Crispy on the outside and full of flavour when you bite into it. It was packed on a Saturday night. No one knew where to line up but I got my box of taiyaki. I don't live close by so when I get a chance to get some, I get a few. It's so good fresh, but you can also re-toast it and it's still delicious!
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Joyce L.

Yelp
I had an short fling with a Korean named Kevin. If he made as good Taiyaki as Kevin's Taiyaki, then we would have potentially lasted. He didn't; so we didn't. Jokes aside, Kevin's Taiyaki is a little store within a Korean supermarket. He serves the best taiyaki in town! Crisp exterior with oosey-gooey centre! Your choice of centers: red bean, black bean, green bean or custard! No fish was harmed in the making of these taiyaki!
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Camilo G.

Yelp
hidden gem in pats market, the best fresh tayaki in toronto i promise you wont regret spending the 3 dollar it costs for either a red bean or custard tayaki
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Bev K.

Yelp
This place is a small stall located inside PAT Mart and is almost always operated by friendly ajummas. There are 4 flavours: custard, red bean, black bean, and green bean. They say red bean is the most popular but custard is and will always be my thing. They offer discounts if you buy a combo of their taiyaki. It gets confusing with the pricing but peep my photo for the prices. All in all, taiyaki is a popular snack in South Korea and I always get me some taiyaki whenever I'm in South Koreatown. It reminds me of some good times I had in Seoul when I was still in school. One thing I need to know is where in the world is Kevin of Kevin's Taiyaki??
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Çaka O.

Yelp
A small shop inside the P.A.T Mart on the left. The smell from the stand covers the whole Asian market. I was tempted by the smell too and eventually tried one. It's a crispy fish shaped waffles, they offer 4 different flavors: green bean, black bean, red bean and custard. The beans are $2, the custard is 2.25$. If you ask me the ranking from the best to the meh would be as follows: custard, red bean, black bean and green bean being the most meh on the list. The texture is really good, the crisp is there. It's better than most sugary and overly sweet snacks out there.

Amy D.

Yelp
This thing's INSANE !! 7 stars. Went to apiecalypse for one of their donuts but it was closed. Still wanted a more unique and thoughtfully crafted treat so ended up here (actually ended up at Tim's but the sad sight of their factory produced donuts made me leave empty-handed).. I got the custard filled waffle fishy. It's crispy and hot and filled with soft custard that complements the waffle beautifully. Not too sweet, not too soft that it's messy to eat. Perfection Heads up: there was a 5 minute wait as the batch was being made as I arrived. A line had formed by the time they were done meaning that there would've been a longer wait for people behind me once the fresh had run out .. Came back to say this thing's a hefty little bugger. Picked it up for another bite and thought "this thing's heavy." It's filling !!
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Ruby Z.

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Please eat here at least once in your life. Please. I feel like crying every time I think about Kevin's Taiyaki. Crying because I don't live close enough to eat here everyday. It's a sweet, compact snack that warms up my hands on cold evenings and, more importantly, warms up my cold, cold heart. I've tried the red bean and green bean flavours, and I must admit the red bean one tastes a smidgen better. His little shop is inside the Korean mart and tucked away in the corner. Watching him make the taiyaki is very exciting- he puts neat little rolls inside ooey-gooey batter and waits for it to become fragrant, perfect pieces of doughy fish. It's definitely a treat to eat his taiyaki! There's no where to eat inside, so you just have to stroll down the roads of Koreatown with your delicious dessert in your hands, making everyone within a 3 meter radius drool from the fantastic scent.
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Karmen N.

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I always get a fish waffle whenever I'm in the area. I got the custard waffle this time and it's crunchy and crispy like usual, though slightly undercooked this time. Maybe I was craving something super sweet, but I wanted mine with more sugar
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Jubilant S.

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As a Korean, it's hard to swallow this Japanese business name, but here we are in Canada, where everyone shares cultures. We call "taiyaki" boong-uh-bbang, or goldfish cake. Kevin's Taiyaki is located inside the PAT Supermarket on the corner of Bloor and Manning. Goldfish cake can be made from butter-batter or egg-batter. The butter kind is yummier, but heart-attack-ier. The filling options are red bean, black bean, or green bean. There is no fish in a fish cake! They just look like fish. If you're lucky, you can buy a fish cake right as they're coming off the grill. I use this as bait/reward to get Boyfriend to come grocery shopping with me. We walk home with our bikes loaded up with groceries, taking turns on having bites of the yummy fish. It's crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, oozing with delicious sweet bean paste. My main complaint is that their hours are not rigid. The PAT website publishes the hours that are posted in the Yelp profile, but after having spoken to the proprietor, they say that they leave when it gets quiet at the end of the day. Be prepared to be disappointed if you go late on a slow day. Totally unrelated but cute fact: When you see a child and parent who look very much alike, we say that the child is a goldfish cake of the parent. You know, because they were made from the same mold!
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Joanne C.

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This little shop is located inside a Korean supermarket. They make all the taiyaki right before your eyes and it smells soooo damn good. Although the scent was super luring, the taste fell a bit flat for me. I find the dough on the inside to be a bit soggy. Was I suppose to wait and let it cool down first? But how can I wait when it smelled that good! There's 4 different flavours (red, green and black bean and custard). It's $2 for one or $9 for 5. I ordered the red bean and custard. The red bean was not bad but I didn't get to try the custard because my husband inhaled it. Guess I'll just have to go back and get the custard next time.
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Katie K.

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OMG this is the best taiyaki I have ever had! Trust me, I have had one from Galleria (duh), numerous times in Korea (my favorite winter street food) , and twice in Tokyo. You wish you would have seen my reaction after I had the first bite. I was already full from dinner. I don't know how they make the batter and the fillings, but wow good for them. They are so generous with fillings too. Good thing I live far from here otherwise I would be grabbing these babies every day. Just give this place a try (it is inside the PAT store). I recommend getting freshly made ones. They tend to make ahead and let them sit in the cabinet.
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Stacey V.

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I had Taiyaki in Japan and Korea before, so I was excited to try it here. It was good but I thought the dough tasted too much like egg and it could have been a lot fluffier. I would say the taiyaki here is not bad but could be better. If you've never had it before you would probably like it. But personally, I won't be returning.
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Rainier V.

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Had to come here cause the big sign In front of the grocery store! Didn't know what we were getting but looked cool so ordered just a single custard one! It's cash only luckily we had some! The food came 2 minutes later, he had a line in front of us with people ordering multiple so you know it's good! It came HOT and ready, super freshly made and flavor was great! We have nothing to compare it to but I'm sure it's up to par!
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Deb P.

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My goodness ... can it be that these were even better than 2 years ago? Maybe its just because I have not had them for so long that I appreciate them more!! Perfect and I mean PERFECT texture, slightly chewy --- and packed FULL of red-bean (p'at). Close your eyes, eat one ... and all your problems are temporarily solved and the world is a good place.
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Nini G.

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I've had Taiyaki before from the food cart around Finch station but this is by far the best i've ever tasted. Kevin's Taiyaki is a tiny little stand in the PAT supermarket. They have custard, red bean, black bean and green bean fillings. Other than finding the fillings pretty sweet, these Taiyakis are 9.5/10.
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Cindy C.

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Freshly made taiyaki, perfect to eat while walking outside in the cold, warming your hands and your belly. Located at the entrance of PAT Central Market, the sweet aroma welcomes customers as they come in and do their grocery shopping. They offer different filling - black/red/green bean or custard, my favourite one is custard. After a certain time at night they give discount on the taiyaki, great for stocking up for sharing or eat them all by yourself.
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Al L.

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Random stall inside a korean supermarket runned by korean aunties. They make these buttery, soft, yet crispy on the edges...fishes. I prefer to the custard to the bean pastes. Its very tasty and for $1.75 to $2.00 a fish, its a pretty good deal (though I remember coming here many years ago and it was $1.25) I come here every so often when im in the neighborhood. Would recommend to all.