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Kissa Tanto was highly raved about by a friend so when I
Kissa Tanto was highly raved about by a friend so when I was coming to town I had to make sure this was the first spot I made a reservation for. It's a little unassuming trying to find the place as you have to walk upstairs and enter this cute space that reminds me of a greenhouse with a classic bar in the middle of the space. Had a fantastic time for our tasting menu! I liked that they tailor the menu based on the price range per person so they adjust some of the ingredients to fit within your budget. We came as a group but had a friend come in solo and honestly it might be better to go solo or with two people because I think you get to enjoy the larger portions where you need to split them a little more the larger your group is. We ended up going under $200/pp | WHAT WE GOT | - Pickled app with fried olives with meat stuffing - Uni custard - still think about this - Cured fish - Wagyu - Truffle omelette - one of my favorites - Pasta (ugh can't remember exactly the ingredients but enjoyed this one a lot) - Squid ink pasta - Whole fried fish - Pork loin - Chinese broccoli - Canoli type of dessert with matcha and hazelnut filling Overall, each dish was unique and had a nice twist to some classic options. The ingredients were fresh and all flavors melded well with each other. There were definitely some clear winners of the night but I don't think there was anything we didn't like. Our server was great and even gave some recs for some speakeasies nearby. Thanks!
Be the first to ReplyMy all time fav restaurant in Vancouver!! Of all time
My all time fav restaurant in Vancouver!! Of all time ! The cocktails..10/10 The food is unforgettable. The service is Michelin. Try: the snake river steak tartare, the tajarin, the stuffed olives. The udon with snow crab and prawns. I dream about their pastas. You will too!
Be the first to ReplyWow oh WOW! Ate here for an early Valentine's Day dinner
Wow oh WOW! Ate here for an early Valentine's Day dinner and boy were we amazed. First of all, service was amazing, our server was very informative, explained all the dishes for us and gave us recommendations. The food was insanely delicious, flavours that I haven't tasted before. The charcoal noodles and pork were my favorite. The restaurant opens late and is busy (for good reason). The decor is dim and provides a nice intimate setting. I will be back here for sure to try other items on the menu!
Be the first to ReplyThe service was exceptional, the prices were good as well.
The place is a little small but pretty comfy. It had a dark room lighting so not ideal for pics haha the food was great! The pasta options were very good, and the fish was great as well. Overall I'd come back here again!
Be the first to ReplyThe food was just "ok" for the prices charged.
The only dish that was relatively tasty was the carne cruda. Everything else we ordered (Tonno Mantecato, charcoal udon, magnet duck breast, lemon dessert (Costco pound cake was more moist)) was just okay. The location of the restaurant was not in the best part of town (especially at night when all the shops were closed).
Be the first to ReplyEverything I ate was mediocre.
The Tobiko toast was interesting but overall the food wasn't great. Service and ambiance was fantastic.
Be the first to ReplyFive stars all around!!! Incredible service, food and
Five stars all around!!! Incredible service, food and ambience. We got resos at the bar which was fun because we got to watch all the cocktails being made in front of us. Every bartender and server was very attentive and the vibe was really relaxed and not at all pretentious. We ordered the $155/head chefs tasting menu and wow was it so worth it! My husband is pescatarian and they made an absolutely delicious seven course menu for us. Every dish was outstanding, but one of my faves was the king crab omelette (so silky!!!) and the charcoal udon (omg!! So good). The presentation was also stunning and the ingredients used were so fresh. Oh also the starter oysters were prob the best oysters I've ever had!! The drinks were also a huge hit! We got two cocktails each to start then moved to wine. Everything was so perfect! The whole restaurant itself kind of feels like a joint you'd find tucked away in NYC. Love love love! Will be back!
Be the first to ReplyDH and I have spent years pondering Kissa Tanto (Key-Sa not
DH and I have spent years pondering Kissa Tanto (Key-Sa not Kiss-A, for the record) and for whatever reason the journey was always thwarted. This year we really wanted to branch out from our usual favorite which has never ever failed us everrrrrrr (we are Annalena hipsters... loved it before it was cool to!). When you're spending ~$550 on food and drink, you tend to compare it with other $550 dollar meals you're having and in Vancouver, I have experienced that a handful of times with varying degrees of success. The one that never fails is mentioned above. So... using that as the bar for a perfect meal, I offer you the following review. To enter KT, you climb up a flight of tiled stairs (don't bring granny here, I didn't see an elevator though perhaps there is one?) and as we were in the first seating of the night, we were in queue to get seated. It was handled efficiently. The lowered lights, plush benches, and generally cozy feel is warm and welcoming. The bar is beautiful, truly and we were very quickly greeted by a server. For so few tables, I will say that it's not the quietest spot - a few times we had a hard time hearing the food descriptions. That said, ambiance, 5 star. Our server was lovely and offered recommendations. We opted for omakase which is not on the website menu and I'm sure pricing varies. On our night, it was 155/person, served family style. We had two cocktails, some sake for the meal, and closed it off with a digestif. The expedited the timeline for us because we had a little one at home but I thought that was actually the correct pacing for the meal. I had a Japanese whiskey sour with yuzu, the husband had something that resembled a gimlet. Both cocktails were perfectly prepared. Mine had been shaken with the eggwhite to velvet and this was probably one of the best cocktails I've had outside of home in a long time. First Course: Fried olives with Yuzu - we both enjoyed them very much and I believe even people who aren't generally olive fans would enjoy. Second Course: Octopus Salad - the octopus was perfection, though I felt like there wasn't enough octopus compared to the piles of daikon. Still, a lovely salad, sauce was unreal. Third Course: Fish belly in a.. hmmm. I can't actually remember the butter sauce detail but the fish was cooked perfectly. I would argue, however, this was a portion for one. Fourth Course, the mother effing showstopper: An omelette bathing in a pecorino sauce, topped with a generous helping of shaved alba truffle. Sex on a plate. This dish made my eyes well up with joy and will live in my top 10 things I have ever eaten ever. The omelette was unbelievable. I actually thought it might have been sousvided to get what can only be described as fluffy and dense simultaneously. Truly beautiful. Fifth Course: Duck agnolotti in a squash butter sauce. Richly flavoured, great texture. Lovely dish. Perhaps a little small for two people (there were 13 on the plate) Sixth Course: Duck Maget... was not my favourite. Somehow the duck was tough and I felt like it actually needed the mushrooms and sauce. I love duck, but this felt like it needed a couple components to shine - a starch, perhaps. Seventh Course: Raspberry Olive Oil Cake, Tea Ice Cream / Gelato... no complaints here. But Tara! Why only three stars? We left hungry. For 550 bucks, tip in, we should not leave hungry. We actually questioned whether only one meal was ordered. And while delicious, the positive recommendation did not match the meal. I feel like it's one of the rare times that it has happened in a restaurant of this quality and for that, I can't give it the full five.
Be the first to ReplyHey Kissa Tanto, cancelling an OpenTable confirmed birthday
Hey Kissa Tanto, cancelling an OpenTable confirmed birthday dinner reservation was unprofessional and disappointing.
Be the first to ReplyThis review is for reservation only! Made a reservation to
This review is for reservation only! Made a reservation to celebrate the upcoming birthday over OpenTable but got canceled for no reasons nor explanation nor call beforehand. I tried to call back immediately but didn't get through. First time to experience this, especially from a Michelins Recognized restaurant. Shockingl Unbelievable!
Be the first to ReplyEspresso martini Japanese G&T 15Amaro long Island ice tea
Espresso martini Japanese G&T 15Amaro long Island ice tea 15Burrata Salad 35 Fish crudo 24 Octopus salad 24Charcoal upon 49Organic half fish 37Seasonal vegetables 17Fine dinning my friends love it I was still pretty hungry afterwards
Be the first to ReplyEver since The Michelin Guide awarded and recognized some
Ever since The Michelin Guide awarded and recognized some local Vancouver restaurants we made sure Kissa Tanto was on the top of our to list! After several tries of reserving a table of the holiday we decided to test our luck with a walking in seating! We arrived before opening and was fortunate to grab a table and was fully ready to feast when seated! We ordered the Margret Duck Breast + Sablefish + Yaki Onigiri + Fish Crudo + Octopus Salad + Charcoal Udon + KT Cannoli. Their dishes were fresh and a crescendo of flavours. The starters were simple and light in flavour. And as you move into the mains the flavours become bolder. A favourite was the sablefish with its minty and citrusy chili salmoriglio sauce - a very refreshing take on this dish. All in all it was a great meal and was a great way to end off 2022!
Be the first to ReplyMy husband and I went on a double date to Kissa Tanto, one
My husband and I went on a double date to Kissa Tanto, one of the few restaurants in Vancouver to have recently earned a Michelin star. Dining in a Michelin star restaurant has never been and still isn't something I aim to do in life. Kissa Tanto is a restaurant that I've been wanting to try for quite a few years now, since long before it was awarded a Michelin star. On our table we had: Tonno Mantecato, Fish Crudo, Burrata salad, Dandelion Pappardelle, Tajarin, Truffle Omelette (feature item, not on the menu), Seasonal Vegetables, Tiramisu, and Affogato. Everything was delicious; however, in all honesty, none of us thought the food was soooooo delicious that it merited the Michelin star or the prices they charge. Portions were extremely small. Our server said the dishes were designed to be eaten family style. Well, for family style dishes that are meant to be shared...I would have expected larger portions. My personal favourite amongst all of the dishes was the Tajarin. My second favourite was the Fish Crudo.Service was excellent for most of the evening. They were good about cleaning our table and changing our plates & utensils in between each dish that was served. However, I do have to admit that towards the latter part of the evening they failed to check on us as often. I'm someone who likes to drink a lot of hot water and while they came around to refill my hot water earlier in the evening, they did not top up my hot water later in the evening. Service: GoodParking: Paid parking on the streetLocation: In Chinatown. On Pender St. between Main St. and Gore Ave.
Be the first to ReplyWe had such high hopes coming here.
I don't live in Vancouver anymore, but grew up here and have always wanted to try. We managed to secure a booking at 8:45, booking a few weeks ahead and pretty much made plans around it. Upon entering, we were impressed by the decor. It's cozy, intimate and felt like a trip back in time. Our server looked like Leonard from Big Bang theory- let's call him Leonard) The tonno mantecanto was good but the potato made the dish too heavy. The tajarin and dandelion pappardelle came next. We had the tajarin first as it looked lighter. It was lukewarm, almost a cold dish. We had the other pasta next. We really enjoyed the pappardelle (maybe because it was hot ). When the server came to ask how it was, a friend asked if the tajarin was supposed to be be served cold. Leonard looked at my friend and said it was supposed to be warm. And proceeded to clear our plates. I then chimed in and said the reason he asked us because our dish was cold. To my surprise, he looked at me coldly and said "did you take photos?" Uh ... were we not allowed to take photos ???? I said we did but very quickly. His response was "well that's why". He walked away. Leonard then came back to refill our waters (which he did a fine job of, btw). I told him that we had the tarajin first and the pappardelle next and that the pappardelle was still hot, and that we just wanted to tell him for his feedback, and that I don't appreciate his dismissive response. He ignored me and walked away again. He came back and said "I wasn't being dismissive". Ok. Sorry at this point, I was flabbergasted. I did not expect to come into a so-called Michelin starred restaurant to get into an argument. I then told him that all we were doing is to provide feedback and not asking for anything in return. We don't need a new dish, we intend to pay for it, and that it was strictly for feedback. The rest of the dishes that came just couldn't cover that disgusting flavour from our server.
Be the first to ReplyI don't usually leave reviews, but this one requires it.
I recently visited Kissa Tanto with 5 friends for dinner. As you may know, the restaurant likes to keep groups small and so all their tables are 2-4 seaters. They do, however, have one big round table, which they say is meant for 6 people. This is not true. They do have one round table, but it does not fit 6. It's maybe a 5 seater, but for a restaurant at this price point, it should really be a 4 top. The 6 of us got to the table and instantly realised that this table was way too small and so requested the manager to add an extra chair for which there was plenty of space. This was strike 2 as it was a flat-out no. Not something you expect at a high-end establishment. A defining factor of a good fine dining experience is that customer requests are catered to, especially when your guests are visibly uncomfortable and unhappy about something. Not at Kissa Tanto. Not to say the staff was out right rude, but a good front-of-house team makes you feel welcome and important. This just wasn't the case. You could tell that the entire serving team at Kissa Tanto had a certain sense of arrogance. A good server understands the food and their guests. Servers at Kissa Tanto have just learned a script of ingredients for each menu item without understanding what any of it means. The next time you're there, ask your server anything about the food that they haven't already told you, like where it's sourced from or how it's made, and they will know nothing. The restaurant offers a chef's menu, which our server highly recommended we try. This menu is meant to be served family style similar to most of the dishes on the menu. However, this food is not family style friendly because of the way it is plated. Now there's nothing wrong with that and frankly the food was the one thing that was on point, but if intricately plated dishes are meant to be shared by the table, the restaurant should really have trained servers deconstructing the dish and plating it for each guest. Needless to say, this does not happen at Kissa Tanto. Coming to the food though, my regards to the chef. Not a single bad item on the menu, and every dish in the chef's tasting menu was better than the one before. Some very good food by Vancouver standards and Chef Watanabe's skill and finesse speaks through the food. The team in the kitchen knows what they're doing, and it shows. If it wasn't for the amazing food, this meal would probably have gone down as one of the more unpleasant dining experiences I've had in Vancouver. A dining experience is defined not just by the food but by everything you experience from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out. And it's disappointing that a restaurant serving a caliber of food set by Chef Watanabe has been paired with a front of house team that does not understand the assignment and if frankly just not up to the task of serving guests at a Michelin Star restaurant. With its new Michelin Star status, a thorough review of the front of house team is in order, and rigorous training is definitely required for the team. Hope they're able to elevate the serving staff to the level of the food soon, but it is safe to say that we will not be going back for another meal any time soon.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisines that is
Amazing fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisines that is worth trying if you are in Vancouver. The ambiance is cozy and all food portions are on the smaller side. The food is expensive but it was expected as it's a Michelin rated restaurant. Each dish was well crafted and loved every bite of it. The yuzu cream dessert stood out and was amazing.
Be the first to ReplyThis was an amazing experience! We went with a group of
This was an amazing experience! We went with a group of friends and shared a wonderful dinner! Lots of laughs and Great environment. The service was very professional and the food was great
Be the first to ReplyKissa Tanto is such a gem in Vancouver.
The times I have dined here has always been a treat with top notch service and food. I decided to come here for my birthday and it happened to be shortly after they received their Michelin star. Kissa Tanto is a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant with share plates style cuisine and creative cocktails. We decided to order an appetizer, pasta dish, a protein (fish) dish, a side and dessert between two people. The octopus salad was one of our favourites and so much care is put into this dish. First brined, then grilled, then fried and served on a delicious sauce and greens. We also enjoyed the parpadelle which was cooked Al dente with a hearty sauce. The sablefish was buttery and tasty, a bit on the small side, so you'll have to savour every bite! For our side we got the yaki onigiri, a nice carb side dish with a bit of crunch! We ended with tiramisu which I believe has some Asian ingredients (plum?) but it tasted like a typical Tiramisu, which I loved anyway. Thanks for the birthday candle!
Be the first to ReplyI am from Toronto and dined at Kissa Tanto with my husband
I am from Toronto and dined at Kissa Tanto with my husband in September. We paid $125 pp for the Omakase. Both the food & customer service were excellent...top notch...Michelin worthy. I told many of my friends. A month later I flew back from Toronto and was looking forward to dining at KT again. I dined with my 2 friends for a birthday dinner, and after hearing what was offered, we decided to spend $175pp for the luxury ingredients Omakase, which promised to be spectacular. In our initial conversation with the server, we informed her of my gluten sensitivity and that one person doesn't eat beef. She assured us that we would not be served pasta & that in lieu of the wagyu my friend would get a great substitute. Nothing came. For an additional $50 pp, What did we get?? 2 Oz wagyu & 9 tiny pieces of king crab. All other menu items were basically the same as the basic Omakase we had the month before. We received the same size portions for 3 people that we received for 2 people and $525 vs $250. We did get a 3rd Chawanmushi ($40). This does not make sense. Our server told us for the additional $50 pp, we would get WHITE truffles & wagyu beef. Black truffles omelette appeared at the table so I thought white truffles would appear later. It never did. When I asked the server about it, she said the white were too expensive. Why did you upsell us on white truffles then not come back to inform us that it wasn't happening? We would have gone with the lower priced Omakase. This felt deceptive. I have a gluten sensitivity & received udon noodles with gluten! When the dish was served, we questioned the server who confidently assured us they were gluten free. A few minutes later, another server came to advised us that the noodles were in fact not gluten-free. Why were we served a $49 noodle family style sharing dish when we were told we would not be served pasta? The server said that yes, there's gluten & the next dish would be gluten free. This same server had told us that we wouldn't be served pasta due to the gluten sensitivity at the table! Additionally, all dishes are the same size irregardless of the number of people at the table. We were told this was because the dishes are meant to be eaten "family style". This doesn't make any sense considering we were given the same amount of food for 3 people as I had when it was just my husband and I. As well, at one point during our meal, 3 dishes were dropped off at our table. It was difficult to enjoy each dish as there was no change of plates and the food was getting cold. Discards/garbage were not cleared from our table until almost the end of the meal. This was not representative of the amazing service I experienced during my first visit. After our meal we spoke with Justin the manager and his attitude was not what you would expect at this level of dining. He made us feel like we didn't know much and was actually insulting when he said had they known we wanted quantity vs quality, they would have suggested the basic Omakase. I am a foodie who flies around the world in search of amazing food and experiences. Although our first visit was amazing, unfortunately our second was not. We did not receive a friendly greeting by the host, who made it seem like we were fortunate to be let into your restaurant and were not treated like welcomed guests or valued customers. Overall the poor customer service, inconsistency, and lack of additional food for the 3rd person has changed my initial thoughts about this restaurant. Our dinner was extremely disappointing and it was frustrating dealing with Justin. Clearly this role of manager is beyond his capabilities. While this restaurant has been awarded a Michelin Star, my second experience here has been far from worthy of a Michelin Star. Diner Beware!
Be the first to ReplyGreat Food, terrible location.
To pay over $250/2 people when you are literally walking through homeless to get to the door is concerning. Once inside it was a lovely experience.
Be the first to ReplyI would give this place 3.
5 stars in actuality. The restaurant itself is charming, as is the service. However the food was somewhat of a let down after all of the rave reviews I've heard. We don't mind paying a pretty penny for quality and taste, however the taste part fell flat on a lot of their renowned dishes such as the tajarin, octopus salad, and worst of all the polenta. The other seafood appetizers were bright and saved the meal and their other meat based mains were standard.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing service from start to finish!You'll probably want
Amazing service from start to finish!You'll probably want to make a reservation. Chances are it'll be a month from now, but you'll understand why everyone wants to dine here. If you arrive shortly after the restaurant opens, you'll see Chef Joรซl Watanabe welcoming guests up the stairs to the second floor dining room. That's just the beginning of the welcoming feeling you'll get when you dine here. You'll be surrounded by people celebrating - birthdays, anniversaries, and engagements just to name a few of the ones happening when I was there.When you look at the menu, you'll have a tough time deciding. Also, the off-menu specials sound amazing! The communication among the team in the dining room was silent but efficient. Food was beautifully presented and delicious beyond belief!Just get here already... after you make a reservation!
Be the first to ReplyAs you ascend the steps and reach the top you feel as
As you ascend the steps and reach the top you feel as though you've gone back in time. Super cozy little restaurant with a huge bar. We sat in a corner bench seat with a window view. Reminiscing about the past as kids coming to Chinatown to shop with our moms and having weekend dim sum as we wait for our much anticipated dishes to arrive. We decided to go with the chef's tasting menu for $120 pp and it's a wonderful way to try almost all the dishes. Hers a summary of what we had.Fish crudo tasty and super yum! Will order again Autumn salad, mixed beets and thinly sliced radishes. Sauce is tart from the yuzu dressing. Truffled omelette super soft, fluffy goodness with a layer of pecorino cheese and topped with shaved truffles and cream sauce. Terrine of pasta mushrooms yummy like ramen noodles but a little salty.Braised greens with walnuts and Pork chop with beans and enoki mushrooms braised very moist and tender. Chocolate dessert- forgot the name. We'd drink if we could but we don't so I can't speak to their extensive list of yummy sounding cocktails. Too bad you'll just have to go try for yourself!We'll be back!!
Be the first to ReplyIt's Friday night and dined in for pre-Valentine's dinner
It's Friday night and dined in for pre-Valentine's dinner and it's our first time at Kissa Tanto and won't be our last. I love the decor as inspired Tokyo jazz cafes. The food (Italian & Japanese) and experience with Belinda S. made us feel so welcomed and at home. ย I liked our table as I felt safe dining in by the window and space around us. We throughly enjoyed each dish!Carne Cruda - Snake River Farms wagyu, nashi pear, charred scallion soy, parmesan, arima sansho, gnocco fritto. ย My goodness, this was so delicious! Mezzi Rigatoni - nut fed pork ragu, tomato xo butter, sesame crumb. Homemade pasta and loved the crunch from that sesame crumbOrganic Half Chicken - shio koji dipping sauce, herbed oil. ย It was so tender and flavourful.Sablefish - nanban oyster mushrooms, chili salmoriglio, marinated currants, pine nuts, sunchoke purรฉe. My favourite dish as it was cooked perfectly and the flavours made this dish come alive! - Yaki Onigiri- grilled pressed rice stuffed with himematsu mushrooms, Parmesan, roasted chicken consommรฉ, pickled shiso, Piave vecchio. ย Crunch crunch. Fantastic flavours with each bite. Memorable experience dining at Kissa Tanto.
Be the first to ReplyKissa Tanto has been on my list of places to try for a
Kissa Tanto has been on my list of places to try for a while. The concept of Japanese and Italian intrigued me. We finally made a reso so it was in the calendar (book far in advance!) -- it's def a planned meal and not a "pop in" type of spot unfortunately. This is probably why it was on my list for so long haha.Also the location is questionable... Street parking only and because of the area, you have to be more selective with where you park lol.We ordered omakase for table of four. They have a sliding scale of price points which is kinda cool cuz they customize the menu based on your budget. We asked for the $125 menu.The oysters were very salty with the caviar and wakame -- a bit too overpowering for the oysters.The wagyu was just ok tbh. It was lean and cut super tiny. We all agreed it tasted similar to the steak tartare (gasp I know lol).The octopus salad was very good and I would get it again.Both pastas (rigatoni and spaghettini) were just ok. Al dente but the spaghettini sat a little too long before service maybe, cuz it was a little clumpy. Good egg yolk flavour and I liked how both had Asian flavours but with Italian pastas.The lamb was delicious. The rub is divine. It was tender and so very balanced in flavours.The whole fish was very wow for the eyes and very tasty.The mascarpone polenta was very tasty. I wish the rice chip was a bit more crunchy to give it some texture since the polenta is quite thick and rich.The yaki onigiri was good. I was happy to see a rice dish since it is Japanese after all.Desserts were probably most memorable, aside from the lamb. I thought it was so creative to do a tiramisu that was tofu based with plum wine soaked lady fingers. The "panna cotta" with pear, pistachios was sooooo good.All in all, I'd say a solid 4 out of 5.- Service was impeccable.- Some great dishes but for "omakase", it seemed like they just picked a bunch of dishes out of their menu. It wasn't as progressional or thought through as most tasting menus or omakases.- I don't know if I completely get the concept. They do a lot of Italian dishes using Japanese (or rather "Asian" ingredients) and vice versa. I don't know if the flavours are truly a marriage of both. Perhaps my expectations were too high.
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