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Kaiseki - Sakura [?]

556 Church St. (at Wellesley St. E.) • View on map »
416-923-1010

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Editorial Review

Chef-owner Daisuke Izutsu’s artistry stands out on a street not lauded for its food. His serene room seems to have been inspired by a Kyoto spring day: pale green walls are offset by sleek black banquettes and blush-pink flowers. Attentive servers present every dish with grace. To start, a martini glass comes filled with wasabi-spiked broth and pink, shiso-inflected soba noodles that impart a mild mint-like nip. Two pieces of tender conch add textural interest. ...

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556 Church St. (at Wellesley St. E.)
416-923-1010
http://www.kaisekisakura.com/

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