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Zakkushi on Queen
YakitoriYakitoriIzakayaQueen West
Queen West branch of Vancouver's Japanese-owned Zakkushi kushiyaki group.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Queen West
- Since
- 2018
- Chef
- Zakkushi group
- Owner
- Zakkushi group (Vancouver, Japanese)
Plate № 42
About
The Queen Street West Zakkushi opened in 2018, extending the group's charcoal-grilled kushiyaki menu into the west-end downtown crowd. Same format as the Carlton location: binchōtan-grilled skewers, a short sake list, and late-night service.
Neighborhood & visiting
Zakkushi on Queen sits in Queen West, 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 yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese-owned Zakkushi group
- Binchōtan charcoal grill
- Kushiyaki specialist menu
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Frequently asked
About Zakkushi on Queen
- Is Zakkushi on Queen an authentic yakitori restaurant in Toronto?
- Yes — Zakkushi on Queen is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Zakkushi on Queen located?
- Zakkushi on Queen is located at 620 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1E4, Toronto, Canada in the Queen West neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Zakkushi on Queen?
- Zakkushi on Queen does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular yakitori restaurants in Toronto we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Zakkushi on Queen?
- Zakkushi on Queen sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in Toronto.
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