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Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery
DonburiDonburiTeishokuChinatown
Long-running Japanese-owned casual eatery on McCaul — donburi, curry, and okonomiyaki in a tight dining room.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Chinatown (McCaul)
- Since
- 2008
- Chef
- Manpuku team (Japanese)
- Owner
- Manpuku (Japanese)

Plate № 68
About
Manpuku opened on McCaul Street in 2008 and has been a Japanese-owned favourite for students and downtown workers ever since. The menu runs across casual Japanese categories: donburi, Japanese curry, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki — all house-made to order.
Neighborhood & visiting
Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery sits in Chinatown (McCaul), 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 donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese-owned since 2008
- Multi-category casual Japanese menu
- Chinatown-area mainstay
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About Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery
- Is Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery an authentic donburi restaurant in Toronto?
- Yes — Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for donburi in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery located?
- Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery is located at 105 McCaul St, Unit 29-31, Toronto, ON M5T 2X4, Toronto, Canada in the Chinatown (McCaul) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery?
- Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Toronto we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery?
- Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery sits in the ¥ price range — typical for donburi of this format in Toronto.
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