Kingyo Fisherman's Market

Kingyo Fisherman’s Market is a vibrant and popular Japanese restaurant in Toronto, particularly known for its fresh seafood and izakaya-style dishes. It's a great spot for those who love high-quality, flavorful Japanese food with a bit of a modern twist. The ambiance and food quality here have earned it a solid reputation. The food here is really where Kingyo shines. The menu is packed with an exciting range of Japanese dishes, with a heavy focus on seafood, but also a variety of options for non-seafood lovers. If you love fresh, high-quality Japanese seafood and a lively, vibrant dining experience, Kingyo Fisherman’s Market is an excellent choice. It’s perfect for a night out with friends or a date if you’re looking for something a little more dynamic and fun. The food is consistently praised for its freshness and creativity, while the ambiance keeps things exciting!

Kingyo Izakaya in Toronto is a place that always buzzes with energy, and for good reason—it’s lovely and consistently very busy, creating a great atmosphere. I particularly enjoyed the unique touch of having a small store inside that sells a variety of Japanese goods, letting you pick up some favorites while you're there. The staff were really nice and contributed to a pleasant dining experience. My feelings about the food, however, are a little mixed. One dish was absolutely spectacular: the torched salmon sushi. It was truly out of this world—a must-try that I would recommend without a moment's doubt. On the flip side, the don karaage did not meet the mark. I found it to be sub-par. The chicken itself was bland, and I was definitely not a fan of the accompanying radish puree. It was a disappointing bite, especially compared to the amazing sushi. Overall, while there's a definite hit-or-miss aspect to the menu based on my experience, the fantastic ambiance and the sheer brilliance of that torched salmon make it worth a visit. Just maybe steer clear of the don karaage!

This is a great spot for delicious japanese food! They dont have a lot of sushi roll options but they have soooooo much more. Fortunately, they have a couple of platter options that allowed us to try a bunch of different things. The lotus root, salmon sashimi, crab udon…. I dont know where to begin listing all the delicious items. Cant wait to come back here. Oh and service is amazing.

Atmosphere is in a small shop. Which is nice and feels authentic. But very few tables so if dining in, make a reservation. Food was good and different. I got the tasting menu (12 items) it’s nice to try all in small portions. Prices were alright. Parking is either free street parking (not easy to find)or there’s a green p close by.

Kingyo is my family’s go-to place for a casual special meal with Grandma and my kids. It’s so good and there’s so much variety. We’ve had many birthdays and Mother’s Days here. There is a nice variety of authentic Japanese food, and the decor is fun with pachinko machines in the brick wall. Service is good as well. This visit, we had a kids’ platter, ramen, grilled fish, sizzling agedashi tofu with enoki mushrooms, Salmon Lover, Unagi ikura bara chirashi. After eating, we enjoy browsing the market with curated Japanese treats and Japanese Canadian drinks and food. It can get really busy, so reservations are recommended.

Food was delicious, but be prepared to wait awhile as they prepare your food. Don't expect to be in and out in 30 mins for dinner here. Portion size were great, and the kids meal they offer are simply amazing. The ramen was also very tasty, as well as the rest of the food we tried.

Pretty good sushi spot, Ill be back. If you order the meal, you'll basically get an experience of a bunch of small dishes. Their fish was fresh and had better value than a lot of the japanese restaurants downtown. Place also gets packed so probably best to get reservations

We celebrated our daughter's 11th Birthday here and everything was amazing. From the food to the attentive staff and the way they made my daughter feel special was excellent. A very authentic Japanese seafood experience.