A local favourite goes to Toronto!

Lea and Justin Ault of Vancouver’s Hapa Izakaya restaurant group are pleased to announce the opening of Hapa Izakaya in Toronto. A mid-August opening is targeted for Toronto’s first Hapa Izakaya, which will be in the heart of Toronto’s “Little Italy”, at 602 College Street.

Voted “Top Five Izakayas In North America” by Bon Appétit Magazine in 2011; topping “Industry and Readers Choice” 2012 awards for best Japanese and best izakaya in the Georgia Straight weekly: and “Best Casual Chain - Silver” by Vancouver Magazine in 2012, Hapa Izakaya is destined to become one of Toronto’s favourite restaurants, offering a winning combination of a sexy room, excellent service, outstanding Japanese tapas, cocktails and sake.

The Aults are extremely delighted to be partnering with longtime Hapa Izakaya Robson Street managers Maaji, Jiena and Mackenzie Isobe (yes, all siblings!). The Isobes have over 20 years of Hapa Izakaya experience between them; outstanding ambassadors to represent Hapa Izakaya in Toronto.
Two of my faves from Hapa, the Tako Wasabi and any roll off their Daily Special menu!