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Izakaya · Old Toronto · $$$
Izakaya · Thornhill · $$$
Charcoal-grilled over binchōtan with a choice of tare or shio — the smoke and char are the whole point, and Mokutan delivers both
Charcoal-grilled skewers across multiple cuts — thigh, skin, tsukune — with tare glaze that caramelizes against the heat; order a full round rather than one of each
Izakaya · Old Toronto · $$
Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers with a balanced tare glaze — order several rounds as the table anchor
Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers in various cuts — thigh, skin, tsukune — with tare glaze; order a range to assess the grill
Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers across several cuts — thigh, breast, and offal options — with tare or salt finish depending on the cut
Charcoal-grilled skewers of chicken and offal cuts that reward adventurous ordering beyond thigh meat
Izakaya · North York · $$
Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers in tare and shio variations — order a mix; the thigh cuts consistently outperform the breast
Izakaya · North York · $$$
Rotating selection of grilled skewers — negima (chicken and green onion) and chicken skin tend to be the standouts; ask what's on that night
Charcoal-grilled skewers with good tare glaze — order a few varieties, the grilling is consistent
Charcoal-grilled skewers of various cuts — the staple of any izakaya, best ordered in multiples across different proteins
Sushi & Omakase · Old Toronto · $$$
Charcoal-grilled skewers in classic tsukune, negima, and skin variants — quality varies by night but the tare-glazed options are the safest bet
