Kingyo Izakaya

Loud, lively Denman Street izakaya for a late dinner

⚠ Book dinner ahead

Hours: Lunch 12-2:30pm, dinner 4:30-10pm
Budget: About $35-60 a head
Address: 871 Denman St

A long-running Japanese tavern on Denman Street. Staff shout greetings as you step in, and skewers and fried plates move between tables nonstop. Karaage, deep-fried corn and tan tan noodles are the usual orders, and lunch brings bento sets. A good dinner stop after a walk around English Bay. Lines form, so a booking makes life easier.