๐ฃ Halifaxโs Japanese Jewel โ Kanpai Izakaya Review!
๐ Kanpai Izakaya 1535 Dresden Row, Halifax This tiny izakaya is my #1 Halifax food rec for buttery squid, thick unagi, and grapefruit-high cocktails โ where every detail (even the toilet aesthetics) shows obsessive care. ๐ Why Itโs Irreplaceable โ Unagi supremacy: Double-thick freshwater eel (no sad, skinny strips) โ Menu unicorns: Dishes you wonโt find elsewhere (bye, basic California rolls) โ Design OCD: Japanese-import plates, lemon-infused water, smiley takeout bags ๐ฅข Must-Try Dishes ๐ฆ Butter Squid ($18) โ โ โ โ โ Seared tentacles, brown butter glaze, bonito snow โ umami witchcraft. ๐ฑ Unagi Don ($24) โ โ โ โ โ Fatty eel, house tare, onsen egg โ mix into creamy heaven. ๐น Sawa Cocktail ($14) โ โ โ โ โ Yuzu-shลchลซ, grapefruit soda, hint of mint โ summer in a glass. ๐ฃ Purple Rice Rolls (~$16) โ โ โ โโ Healthy but less fragrant โ stick to their hot dishes. ๐ก Pro Tips โ Best for: Date nights, small groups, food aesthetes โ Portion hack: Order 2-3 dishes per person (theyโre tiny but mighty) โ Skip if: You want all-you-can-eat or hate artistic plating ๐ฐ Damage: ~$40-60 per person #HalifaxEats #JapaneseFood #HiddenGem
