The storefront at 559 Bloor St. W. sits empty, but if everything goes smoothly, it will spring to life in January 2011 as Guu Izakaya’s second location.
“I guess I should say thanks to all Torontonians,” says Hyun Soo, general manager of Guu’s Church Street locale. “People like our food.”
The annex menu will continue Guu’s traditional “Japanese comfort food” concept, including raw fare, grilled fare and a selection of noodle dishes.
Soo promises it will also serve something “Torontonians haven’t seen before,” but he won’t elaborate.
“My chefs will be very angry if I say anything else,” he says.
Guu Izakaya is located at 398 Church St. 416-977-0999.