Translating loosely to “I stay at the sake house”, Kintaro Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant on College Street that specializes in the culture’s version of tapas. The design is very intimate as the floor is filled with booths, allowing you to directly enjoy your company and the time you spend together. They specialize in a wide range of yakitori, charcoal-grilled skewers which can contain mainstream proteins like chicken and beef to some of the out-of-the-box creatures such as squid and eel. To pair with their simple yet effective menu is a long list of beers, soju, sakes and cocktails. Most notably Dassai 23, 39 and 45, a set of sakes that are hard to come by year-round. For those looking to slurp something down, the chefs are excellent in the noodle department. Most opt for the Sapporo miso ramen or spicy beef yaki udon.
