Sakai Bar
222 Reviews
- Thursday6–11 PM
- Friday6–11 PM
- Saturday6–11 PM
- Sunday6–11 PM
- Monday6–11 PM
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
About the Business
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1576 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T8
Hours
- Thursday6–11 PM
- Friday6–11 PM
- Saturday6–11 PM
- Sunday6–11 PM
- Monday6–11 PM
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wi-Fi
- Transgender safe space
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Bar on-site
- High chairs
- Outdoor seating
- Late-night food
- Gender-neutral washroom
Recommended Reviews
Justin W
10.10.2023
Sakai Bar
Fantastic small sake bar with excellent food and some of the best sake offerings in the city.I was prepared for excellent sake but was completely surprised by just how great the food was as well. The katsu sando is a must order. Some other highlights were the potatoes with ikura and the beef and eggplant special. You’ll definitely want a bowl of rice with some furikake and a cured egg yolk to soak up some of the residual sauce from these dishes too, and the leftover curry from the katsu sandwich.The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about sake and clearly very enthusiastic about teaching their more ignorant customers (like myself). Their sake by the glass is bit more limited than the bottles they offer and these are all 25% off on Thursday nights. Highly recommend to all, sake lover or not, and will certainly be back frequently.
Veronica Manzerolle
08.10.2023
Sakai Bar
I will never get over the flavours served in every dish at Sakai Bar. Everything tasted fresh and amazing. From the apps, mains to the desserts, kudos to the kitchen on an exceptional range of flavours. Customer service and ambiance are fantastic. Can't wait to visit again.
M
27.09.2023
Sakai Bar
Sakai bar is a hidden gem of the west end, easily worth the trip from downtown. Here, you'll find one of the best selections of sake directly from Japan, homemade Umeshu that rivals that what you can find in Japan, a katsu sandwich that again, only equivalent to Japan, and a bunch of tapas plates that are nice to share with people and pair with your sake. Other nice standouts were the daily fish specials, and the senbei (crackers) and beef jerky. Get here early at opening, the place packs up fast!
Lily
15.09.2023
Sakai Bar
Hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in the city! My friend and I were having a drink at the bar next door and smelled something delicious so we walked over and grabbed a table. I’d never heard of the place so I had no expectations whatsoever. We ordered 3-4 plates to share along with some sake cocktails and everything was delicious and well crafted. The tonkatsu sando and miso squash were standouts! The portions were standard and although a little high in price, it’s justified because the quality was definitely there.The interior is intimate and cozy. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the food being prepared and explained to us! Only reason I haven’t been back is that there are a small number of tables and no resos available so it’s a gamble whether you’ll experience a long wait or not.Would recommend it to anyone who wants a unique, Japanese dining experience in Toronto! A true hidden gem.5/5 ⭐️
K K
04.09.2023
Sakai Bar
The food was fine, nothing exceptional given the prices. The items are priced quite high for the portions. It was $23 for a tiny bowl of noodles.They don’t list a description of the menu items so it takes a while to order as the wait staff have to explain everything. Even some like a menu item listed as pickles isn’t actually pickles. It ends up being pickled vegetables not actual pickles so you really have to clarify every dish.It’s a very pork and beef heavy menu for the more substantial dishes otherwise it’s mostly small sides.They do a good job of creating a Japanese style restaurant with the decor.There’s no reservations and very limited tables. Half the seating is at the bar. They charge 2.5% for credit card payments and can do split bills.
Kama K
23.07.2023
Sakai Bar
Where do I start! Japanese inspired gem at its finest. Get the squash and the dessert: don’t even think about it, just order it. Unbelievable experience. Amazing service — Stu the owner and Eric the chef really put their hearts out. Don’t know why it took me so long to finally go there. Ended up eating and drinking there twice within the same weekend if it’s any indication. The sake selection is so rare to find in this city. No reservations though so might be tricky to get a spot.
Andrea Rezza
18.07.2023
Sakai Bar
The place to be for sake lovers.Food wise is really like a japanese style izakaya, where portions a more tapas-like than proper meal size plates, and each one of them tasted very balanced and authentic. Much more than many so-called izakayas in Toronto.The sake list is amazing. The servers or Stuart himself would be happy to guide you thru the several option and will look for the best option for you.I really loved the idea of choosing my own cup among a selection of several different styles.
J D
16.07.2023
Sakai Bar
Food taste is delicious but a little pricey for the portion size. Tapas sharing style. We had 5 dishes for two people incl drinks for almost 100$ ea., and we weren't stuffed per se. Service was good.
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1576 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T8
Sakai Bar