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Kaminari Ramen & Bar
Tokyo-style ramen barTokyo shio ramenpaitanchintansake barParkdaleno-MSGnatural ingredientsImanishi alumni
Kaminari is Parkdale's atmospheric Tokyo-style ramen bar, co-owned by Japanese restaurateur Daiju Matsuura of Imanishi Sando Bar. All broths are made from natural ingredients with zero MSG, and the sake program features only traditional Junmai imports from Japan — all in a minimalist space with a curated sound system.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Parkdale
- Since
- 2023
- Owner
- Daiju Matsuura
Plate № 47
About
Kaminari — meaning 'thunder' in Japanese — opened in Parkdale in 2023 in the former Grand Electric space, co-founded by Daiju Matsuura (Japanese; also partner at Imanishi Sando Bar) and Kon Tran. Matsuura's Japanese culinary instincts shape the ramen program: clear (chintan) and creamy (paitan) styles in Tokyo shio or shoyu flavours, all built on a 48-hour chicken broth with zero MSG and no artificial additives. The bar features traditional Junmai sakes imported directly from Japan and Asahi on draft from a Hoshizaki dispenser. The minimalist white-and-natural-wood interior doubles as an audiophile's dream, with a bespoke speaker system and kimono-strip sound panels. Late-night kitchen hours make it one of the few ramen destinations open past midnight in the city.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kaminari Ramen & Bar sits in Parkdale, one of Toronto's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese co-owner Daiju Matsuura brings deep Tokyo ramen culture from his work at Imanishi Sando Bar
- 48-hour all-natural chicken broth with zero MSG — available in clear or creamy Tokyo styles
- Traditional Junmai sake imported directly from Japan, served alongside Asahi on a Hoshizaki craft beer dispenser
- Kitchen open past midnight most nights — one of Toronto's only late-night authentic ramen destinations
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Frequently asked
About Kaminari Ramen & Bar
- Is Kaminari Ramen & Bar an authentic tokyo-style ramen bar restaurant in Toronto?
- Yes — Kaminari Ramen & Bar is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tokyo-style ramen bar in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Kaminari Ramen & Bar located?
- Kaminari Ramen & Bar is located at 1330 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1L4, Toronto, Canada in the Parkdale neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kaminari Ramen & Bar?
- Kaminari Ramen & Bar does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Toronto we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kaminari Ramen & Bar?
- Kaminari Ramen & Bar sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for tokyo-style ramen bar of this format in Toronto.
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