🇨🇦 Toronto’s Hidden Gem: NEW RETRO Basement Bar 🍣✨
Finally checked off NEW RETRO from my must-visit list—and it did not disappoint! This underground Japanese izakaya is a sushi-speakeasy with off-menu magic. 🍽️ What We Ordered 1️⃣ Kaisen Don (Off-Menu!) 🎣 Asked for sashimi version (not chopped!)—chef delivered two gorgeous bowls! Fresh fish + perfect rice = happy dance. 2️⃣ Beef Tartare 🥩 Similar vibe to Côte de Boeuf’s—savory, umami, yes. 3️⃣ Ryu Kyu (Off-Menu!) 🌊 Sashimi + soy + sesame + seaweed + shiso = simple perfection. 4️⃣ Horumon Yakisoba 🐖 Pork intestine noodles (skippable if full—ginger bits surprised us). 5️⃣ Drinks 🍹 Ume Plum Soda: Non-alcoholic for the win (still hit that plum craving!). Yuzu Radler: Beer-hater approved! Citrusy, light, refreshing. 💡 Pro Tips Ask for off-menu items (chef’s flexible!). Small plates but surprisingly filling—we canceled our udan backup plan! Cozy, moody basement vibes—perfect for dates. 📍 NEW RETRO - BASEMENT BAR 193 Carlton St. B1, Toronto #TorontoEats #HiddenIzakaya #SushiLovers #OffMenuMagic