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Kissa Tanto Vancouver Reviews
Interesting
Kissa Tanto is in Chinatown, in an otherwise regular looking area. We chose to get the Omakase, which is kind of subjective because the server tells you it starts at 155CAD and you can upgrade it. You feel a little pushed to get the 'special' ingredients. It started really bad; some breaded olives and then the octopus salad, which is really difficult to eat. And we saw everybody have the same issues trying to eat it. Then it really started to get better, The pasta with caviar, raviolo. The wagyu steak was superb and the steak tartare also. Having a Michelin star obviously raises the bar and I think there is much place for improvement. Good experience tho.
Unsafe restaurant location
Don't go, you may not be safe. Our first stop in Vancouver for a family meal was Kissa Tanto. Reservation was made months in advance based on the fantastic reviews. We arrived early and the maitre-d said our table was not ready, but we could go to the bar downstairs or walk around outside. Our walk around the same block as the restaurant included multiple heroine addicts shooting up on the corner and a passed out homeless guy being robbed. We quickly went back to the restaurant and asked to cancel our reservation as we didn't feel safe in that area. The maitre-d said we would be charged $50/person (4 of us). We decided our safety was more important. Would you sacrifice your family's safety for $200? Profits over safety !
The drinks were good but far too expensive.
Food was below average for a high end restaurant. - octopus salad: croutons were powdery, and some bits of octopus were overcooked and slightly rubbery - carne crud: cheese crackers didn't go well with it (fine by itself), and it was completely covered in parmesan (which was far too much) - charcoal udon: was rubbery and hard to chew through, though the seafood and sauce were quite good - 24hr coppa: okay, but expected it to be softer The service was good, though for a michelin star restaurant, could have been a bit better. The restaurant itself was far too loud, where we had to yell across a small table to be heard.
One of Vancouver's best restaurants, the winner of a
One of Vancouver's best restaurants, the winner of a Michelin star, with a novel concept - Japanese/Italian fusion - that was a spectacular meal. Came by myself, ate at the bar, and enjoyed a nice set of fantastic dishes - the only miss, for me, was the wagyu, which was very well-priced, but didn't have anything new or surprising. The best dish was the udon, with the stuffed olives also impressing.
Delicious food and excellent service
We received excellent hospitality and service. The fried stuffed olives and the salad were tasty. The fried fish was delicious.
Asian-Italian fusion is not a pairing you see every day so
Asian-Italian fusion is not a pairing you see every day so I knew I had to try this place out. I came here with a group of 6 and we had to do the omakase. This is not the type of omakase I had in mind. What they mean is that they will give you 6 course selected by the waiter and they will bring out items that you can't get in the menu. It was fun trying the different food items and leaving in the hands of someone else. Some things I loved something's were just okay in my opinion. I did not like that many of the plates you had to share especially for the price point. The main dish ended up being a fish which had to be shared amount 6 people and it honestly was a small portion. I would recommend not doing the Omakase. It was also really had hearing the waiter.
One of the more relaxed Michelin experiences.
Very friendly staff and fun experiences. JR our server was fun, relatable, yet professional. Sotting at the bar is a great experience in my opinion- you get to connect with the staff if you're into that. A5 wagyu and the truffle pasta were my two favs in the omakase and getting the charcoal udon on the side is a must.
3/5
Omakase was not worth it: 200 CAD was more than I would have paid if I had chosen similar dishes a la carte. Dishes were very beautiful, but the tastes were not elaborated enough for the price level. And the attitude was pretentious. If you want high-end in Vancouver, go to AnnaLena, Published on Main or St Lawrence instead.
Absolutely and uniquely delicious.
Now one of my favorite spots in Vancouver. The service was amazing, the drinks were a must, and the food was so unique. A Japanese and Italian fusion concerned me at first but my opinion was completely changed upon receiving our first dish. And every dish that followed was as good or better. The team here is very deserving of its Michelin Star.
Got recommendations from friends, and the food was rich and
Got recommendations from friends, and the food was rich and flavourful! Enjoyed this restaurant as a cozy, nice vibe for a group or couple to get together. I tried the tasting menu and enjoyed the black truffle omelette and the sparkling green tea the most!
I was excited to try this place but was sorely disappointed.
We went with the Omakase dinner (they get you to choose a range $150-$300 per person and we decided to go with around $200/person). The first two dishes, the olives and the octopus tased like they were deep fried in pork fat and had a very offensive and strong gamy taste to them. Our waitress insisted that this was from smoking the octopus. We then had steak that was very rare and chewy (even though we had specifically mentioned we do not like rare or raw meat at the beginning of our dinner), and to top it off they brought us a sorbet for dinner that was so terribly bitter it was not edible. And out waitress thought that was funny and said I guess it definitely cleanses your palate. The only good thing about this place was the overall service. I am baffled at how they were give a Michelin Star! Perhaps Michelin has lowered their standards or this place has lost its touch since they were given their star. Would not recommend.
I treated my wife to a weekend getaway in Vancouver.
The overall purpose was seeing a friend play on a Sunday night in East Van. The night I also booked us at Kissa Tanto. The original star restaurant/treat for my wife was to be our Saturday night outing, But Kissa Tanto surprised and treated us to an amazing experience. I had booked a couple weeks before, we did omikase menu at the bar. The chef picked the menu, we were at the capable hands of the staff. I'm not a fish person, but this was for my wife and what came out we ate. The only guidance - neither of us are octopus fans - so that salad wasn't served. Highlights were the wagyu carpaccio, burrata salad and the fried whole rock perch. We let them know of a deadline - not only did they accomodate but even with our deadline we never felt rushed. We plan on returning when there next. I initially didn't realize we had booked the bar, would a table have been better? I'm not sure, the servers and bar tenders really made the ambiance and evening special.
Italian-Japanese?! WORKS!!
This meal was absolutely incredible!! Different from your typical Michelin constructed plated meals but more of a “homemade” experience! They served us a omelette at a Michelin star and it was incredible! Service was good. Drinks were tasty! Room was beautiful and food was delicious!! Would definitely go back!
had the pleasure of dining at Kissa Tanto in Vancouver, and
had the pleasure of dining at Kissa Tanto in Vancouver, and it was a truly unique and memorable experience. Located in the heart of Chinatown, this restaurant brilliantly fuses Japanese and Italian cuisines, creating a dining experience that's unlike any other.
A one-Michelin-star restaurant offering a cozy, intimate
A one-Michelin-star restaurant offering a cozy, intimate setting that's perfect for a date night. Reservations are highly recommended to secure a spot in this popular spot. We opted for the omakase tasting menu, and every dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and detailed in explaining each course, which added to the overall experience. The meal started with oysters, which were smooth and fresh, followed by an octopus salad with fresh and pickled radishes-- tender octopus and a great balance of flavors. The carne cruda was packed with flavor and paired well with the accompanying crisps. The omelet with truffle and the scallop were delicious bites, but the highlight for us was the charcoal udon, which stood out as our favorite dish of the night. For the main entrée, we had the pork, which was flavorful, though by this point, we were too full to fully enjoy it. Dessert was mascarpone ice cream with caviar--a creamy and unique pairing that was both interesting and satisfying.
Sorry, only "okay"
The restaurant is very pretentious and staff acts very entitled. Understandable, perhaps, with a Michelin star to their name. They have a very short printed menu. The server sort of brushed it aside to tell us about the Omakase experience. There was no menu for it and it was totally chef's choice. We have really enjoyed meals like that in the past, but we were not super hungry. The server emphasized that we should go with the Omakase experience which started at $150/person but he added that we just tell him how much more ("$300, $350/pp or as high as you would like to go") we would like to spend and they will take it from there. When we elected to order off of the menu, we suddenly felt like second class citizens. The food was okay, especially if you are crazy about radishes and endive. Next time in Vancouver we will enjoy the amazing Asian food I keep hearing about.
Always great!
Always a fantastic experience. Great room, fabulous service, fantastic food and beverage. A definite favorite in Vancouver.
We were originally unassuming of Kissa Tanto, only implored
We were originally unassuming of Kissa Tanto, only implored by our server at Pidgin (who mentioned he was table neighbors with Jay-Z and Beyoncé when he went) as well as Kyle from the Saint Laurent store to go to Kissa Tanto when mentioning we were considering canceling our reservation, as this was "unforgettable." The family was in so we went and went for the tasting menu. We had no idea this was a Michelin Star until after we had dined, but honestly I am not shocked. The atmosphere of the restaurant was certainly unforgettable. I will never forget entering into the small, quaint, Chinatown door and walking up into what felt like a secret hideaway of meticulously and beautifully crafted food. The black truffle pasta is something I still think about to this day. I'm sure Vancouver has better restaurants, they do, Pidgin is one of them (yet no star, on accreditation, soon InshAllah), but this was a remarkable experience that while you could miss out on, you won't forget it if you go.
Kissa Tanto, a small and unassuming restaurant in
Kissa Tanto, a small and unassuming restaurant in Chinatown, marks my second Michelin in Vancouver. This place came recommended by my friends so I had high expectations, which they delivered for the most part. Impeccable services and outstanding whiskey selections as well. Unfortunately it's been a while ago since I dined here and I lost my receipt. Will post prices for dishes when I can find them. I would say the best dishes were the house special (which changes daily/seasonally) so just check in with the team when you're there. Tajarin ($35) Octopus Salad ($27) Burrata Salad ($39) Margret Duck Breast ($65) Truffle Omelette (NA) Steak (NA)
Don't be fooled by the Michelin star.
..not worth the $200+ cost because after cocktails and wine, it's $400 per person. This is not a Japanese restaurant fusion because it is mainly Italian. I would say that it would be on to pass on Kissa Tanto. There are much, much better restaurants such as Blue Water Cafe for true culinary experiences.
WOW. Worth the journey. My friend and I have been wanting
WOW. Worth the journey. My friend and I have been wanting to go here for a while, but reservations can be pretty tricky to get, and the logistics for me to travel from Seattle to Vancouver further make this a much rarer opportunity that was worth the wait. I actually drove here from Seattle just for dinner and came back the same day, pouncing on this opportunity of our 8:30pm omakase reservation on a Friday. The omakase experience is a tasting menu format, but you do not know the specific dishes being served. This is the true definition of omakase, which extends beyond the typical sushi omakase. The experience highlights 3 starters, 1 pasta dish, 1 main dish, and 1 dessert, for a total of 6 courses priced at 155CAD, which is a solid price point. Additionally, we got some drinks. I personally got the My Private Tokyo drink as it is aesthetic and I looooove egg white based cocktails. Octopus salad - lightly fried octopus with parsley puree with neatly arranged lettuce and other vegetables. This was a refreshing first course and cadence is good thereafter, progressing into richer starters. Hokkaido scallops with fried shiso leaf - fairly fresh scallop with a creamy, slightly tangy sauce. The shiso leaf is its own star but combines adequately with the scallops. This is good but my least favorite dish. Chef's omelette - 3 eggs scrambled and topped with winter black truffle and truffle and cheese sauce. This was very rich and flavorful, and they do not skimp on the truffle. This probably constituted a good fraction of the omakase pricing, but I would not hesitate to try this again. Rotolo - pasta dish with beef stuffed inside. The pasta is rolled nicely into a circle, kind of like a flower, so you are encouraged to use a knife to cut small pieces to savor. The pasta is cooked to a nice al dente Coppa - pork shoulder. This is the juiciest, most tender piece of pork that I have ever eaten! It is glazed in a sukiyaki glaze and served with tomato and saffron sauce. There is cauliflower in green garlic emulsion served on the side. At this point, we were fairly full so we opted to not finish the entire vegetable dish to save room for the dessert. Yuzu cream with olive oil, nectarine and pistachios - this was the final course, the dessert. I love the olive oil balancing with the prominent yuzu flavor from the cream. The smooth texture of the cream contrasts with the nectarine, pistachio crumble to tie in a nice finish to the meal. Service is excellent as water refills were consistent and the waitress was willing to patiently take some pictures for us. She was also pretty friendly and had a good conversation at some points during the meal. I will definitely come back to try some of their a la carte options, since the omakase experience highlights some of the popular dishes but also feature fancier items not demonstrated in the regular menu, and there are a few a la carte dishes I'd love to try next time.
East side Vancouver top diner.
Really great food from a menu that is anything but conventional. None of the dishes that I had were familiar to me and all of them were super tasty.
Kissa Tanto..........Good bye.
this place is a joke. I have been trying to book a reservation for my daughter by phone or buy a Gift Card on their website for 5 days. Finally connected with the General Mgr and told him of this, and the guy could not have been more rude. All I was trying to do was give him a Credit Card to book a meal, literally throwing money at the restaurant, but he kept me on hold for 10 minutes. When he finally returned, he promised me an email cc'ed to the owner. But again, another lie. Hope these guys go bankrupt. Mike F
Hidden Gem in Chinatown Vancouver
Service, friendliness, staff knowledge of menu and wine excellent. The Wagyu Crude was Superb. Sadly the whole market fish was not as enjoyable and the Daikon Radish in cold broth while well presented was an odd flavour. I think we would have enjoyed other menu choices better.
Interesting and provoking cuisine with very good and
Interesting and provoking cuisine with very good and attentive staff. The room is small but intimate. Well put without being over the top. Food is the stand out without a doubt. My favorite was the udon.
I am not sure why this restaurant has less that 5 stars.
. Absolutely generous I have been here over a dozen of times and besides my bread being slightly overtoasted in Tonno Montecato have never gotten disappointed. The service is great, they all look very aware, presentable and clean. The manager is always present. Food is served in a timely manner and all the dishes are properly explained. You can taste the love being put in ALL the food from appetizers to desserts. Highly Recommend!
Best meal I've ever had, hands down.
Still dreaming about the beef cheek pasta purses and it's been almost a year. Hoping we're going back for my birthday. The service was white glove but still felt casual. If you've ever been to Papas Bros in Dallas, that was the level of service. It was busy to be sure yet intimate. Again, I can't wait to go back!
Kissa Tanto has a lot of positive reviews and
Kissa Tanto has a lot of positive reviews and recommendations from Vancouver locals so we opt out for a try. We ordered octopus salad, egg omelette (hidden menu), and seafood Udon. This place is a mix of Japanese and Western (fusion restaurant), the food is not traditional Japanese or Western. The $68 egg omelette with black truffle is the highlight of the night. No doubt that the price is expensive but worth a try. Octopus salad and Udon are not really stand out, pretty much something you can get everywhere in Vancouver easily. The environment is similar to a wine bar setting, which is great for hangout or dating. One drawback that some reviews had been mention is a bit pressure to sell the special of the night, order more food and dessert. Highly recommended for the egg omelette!!
A good friend got us a reservation at this lovely and
A good friend got us a reservation at this lovely and wonderful Michelin-star restaurant, and we enjoyed everything so much. We got a table by the window, and ordered some pretty non-alcoholic drinks. The wait staff was friendly, prompt and well-informed. The ambience was cozy and sophisticated. My friend and I opted for the omakase menu (chef's choice), and they asked about allergens, preferences, and price ranges. Once we decided, we got a parade of delicious and innovative dishes, one after another, that included everything from incredible omelette to scallops and house-made pasta. We thoroughly enjoyed every single dish and left satisfied, promising to return.
UGH Kissa Tanto is SO good.
There are just so many elements of cooking and taste that were so memorable to me that I actively fantasize about. Me and my partner were seated as walk-ins but be sure to get there early because there are other people vying for seats as well and you want to beat out your competition (or you can just get a reservation, whatever). The location itself is nestled in Chinatown and you have to walk up a flight of stairs (I don't think I saw an elevator so not sure about accessibility) to a speakeasy-like, art deco atmosphere. The service was fantastic and personable and you can tell that they are all really passionate about food. I had gotten the Octopus Salad, Tajarin, Charcoal Udon, and then Yuzu cream for dessert. The Octopus Salad was super memorable because of the parsley vinagerette in the middle where you dip your radishes and radicchio in and that was the true star of the dish. Because the dish centers around octopus, you would think that it would be more memorable but to me, the octopus was more of an afterthought. It was light fried resulting in a kind of weird gummy texture but it was such an experiential and engaging way of eating the dish that I can overlook. I really did enjoy this dish. The Tajarin is one of the most memorable pastas that I have eaten with everything being made from scratch and everything was so fresh and good. If you get anything here, get this because every bite was brimming with umami fusion and despite my partner not wanting to order this because he doesn't like mushrooms, it ended up being his favorite dish. The Charcoal Udon was also very good but a bit too salty for me. The seafood was really well cooked but the sweetness of the crab was masked by the salty Calabrian chili sauce. The homemade udon noodles were chewy, bouncy... I truly cannot say enough good things about the noodle dishes here. Finally, the Yuzu cream was the perfect dessert. Sweet, tart, balanced, nutty, crunchy. The attention to detail with the little drops of olive oil made my dessert feel like art and the olive oil made the yuzu cream pop out alot more. It hit every mark on the target for me as it was interesting taste wise as well as texture wise. While I usually want to go back to restaurants to try other menu items, I want to get my same exact order again next time because everything was THAT good.
Kissa Tanto was highly raved about by a friend so when I
Kissa Tanto was highly raved about by a friend so when I was coming to town I had to make sure this was the first spot I made a reservation for. It's a little unassuming trying to find the place as you have to walk upstairs and enter this cute space that reminds me of a greenhouse with a classic bar in the middle of the space. Had a fantastic time for our tasting menu! I liked that they tailor the menu based on the price range per person so they adjust some of the ingredients to fit within your budget. We came as a group but had a friend come in solo and honestly it might be better to go solo or with two people because I think you get to enjoy the larger portions where you need to split them a little more the larger your group is. We ended up going under $200/pp | WHAT WE GOT | - Pickled app with fried olives with meat stuffing - Uni custard - still think about this - Cured fish - Wagyu - Truffle omelette - one of my favorites - Pasta (ugh can't remember exactly the ingredients but enjoyed this one a lot) - Squid ink pasta - Whole fried fish - Pork loin - Chinese broccoli - Canoli type of dessert with matcha and hazelnut filling Overall, each dish was unique and had a nice twist to some classic options. The ingredients were fresh and all flavors melded well with each other. There were definitely some clear winners of the night but I don't think there was anything we didn't like. Our server was great and even gave some recs for some speakeasies nearby. Thanks!
My all time fav restaurant in Vancouver!! Of all time
My all time fav restaurant in Vancouver!! Of all time ! The cocktails..10/10 The food is unforgettable. The service is Michelin. Try: the snake river steak tartare, the tajarin, the stuffed olives. The udon with snow crab and prawns. I dream about their pastas. You will too!
Wow oh WOW! Ate here for an early Valentine's Day dinner
Wow oh WOW! Ate here for an early Valentine's Day dinner and boy were we amazed. First of all, service was amazing, our server was very informative, explained all the dishes for us and gave us recommendations. The food was insanely delicious, flavours that I haven't tasted before. The charcoal noodles and pork were my favorite. The restaurant opens late and is busy (for good reason). The decor is dim and provides a nice intimate setting. I will be back here for sure to try other items on the menu!
The service was exceptional, the prices were good as well.
The place is a little small but pretty comfy. It had a dark room lighting so not ideal for pics haha the food was great! The pasta options were very good, and the fish was great as well. Overall I'd come back here again!
Experience ruined by surly server Chloe
Food was very good. However, the dining experience was ruined by our surly and curt server Chloe who began by rather loudly carding my son when he ordered a cocktail and demanded, not one, but two pieces of ID from him to cross reference. Never had a request for TWO pieces of ID before (and also in such an indiscrete and militant way) in a nice restaurant, especially as my son is mature looking. We ordered a lot of food and two bottles of wine (Chloe tried at first to recommend the wines instead of directing the sommelier to us). Chloe was very, very slow in bringing house made hot sauce to the table to enjoy with our several dishes of pasta and we had to ask a couple of times. Eventually we had to eat the pasta without as it came too late; very very slow to bring sugar for espresso so that by the time she brought it, espresso was stone cold, she was too busy chatting it up with other staff and regulars. My husband was still polite and gave an 18% tip (although my son and I had told him that she should get much less). We spent over $1500 there and will never return because of her.
The food was just "ok" for the prices charged.
The only dish that was relatively tasty was the carne cruda. Everything else we ordered (Tonno Mantecato, charcoal udon, magnet duck breast, lemon dessert (Costco pound cake was more moist)) was just okay. The location of the restaurant was not in the best part of town (especially at night when all the shops were closed).
Everything I ate was mediocre.
The Tobiko toast was interesting but overall the food wasn't great. Service and ambiance was fantastic.
Five stars all around!!! Incredible service, food and
Five stars all around!!! Incredible service, food and ambience. We got resos at the bar which was fun because we got to watch all the cocktails being made in front of us. Every bartender and server was very attentive and the vibe was really relaxed and not at all pretentious. We ordered the $155/head chefs tasting menu and wow was it so worth it! My husband is pescatarian and they made an absolutely delicious seven course menu for us. Every dish was outstanding, but one of my faves was the king crab omelette (so silky!!!) and the charcoal udon (omg!! So good). The presentation was also stunning and the ingredients used were so fresh. Oh also the starter oysters were prob the best oysters I've ever had!! The drinks were also a huge hit! We got two cocktails each to start then moved to wine. Everything was so perfect! The whole restaurant itself kind of feels like a joint you'd find tucked away in NYC. Love love love! Will be back!
Lost Charm and Inflexibility
I had been a regular at Kissa Tanto for years, drawn by its welcoming staff and inviting atmosphere. However, recent changes post-pandemic, particularly in management, have unfortunately diminished its former appeal. During my latest visit, I needed a slight alteration to my meal due to an allergy, specifically requesting that an ingredient be served on the side. The current GM, Justin Isidro, stated that such adjustments would not be entertained in the future as they diverge from the chef's vision for the dish. This rigid stance was a surprise, given that similar requests were previously met with understanding and adaptability. The new management style, now more akin to that of a mainstream chain like Cactus Club, lacks the unique charm that Kissa Tanto once had. Sadly, I don't see myself returning.
DH and I have spent years pondering Kissa Tanto (Key-Sa not
DH and I have spent years pondering Kissa Tanto (Key-Sa not Kiss-A, for the record) and for whatever reason the journey was always thwarted. This year we really wanted to branch out from our usual favorite which has never ever failed us everrrrrrr (we are Annalena hipsters... loved it before it was cool to!). When you're spending ~$550 on food and drink, you tend to compare it with other $550 dollar meals you're having and in Vancouver, I have experienced that a handful of times with varying degrees of success. The one that never fails is mentioned above. So... using that as the bar for a perfect meal, I offer you the following review. To enter KT, you climb up a flight of tiled stairs (don't bring granny here, I didn't see an elevator though perhaps there is one?) and as we were in the first seating of the night, we were in queue to get seated. It was handled efficiently. The lowered lights, plush benches, and generally cozy feel is warm and welcoming. The bar is beautiful, truly and we were very quickly greeted by a server. For so few tables, I will say that it's not the quietest spot - a few times we had a hard time hearing the food descriptions. That said, ambiance, 5 star. Our server was lovely and offered recommendations. We opted for omakase which is not on the website menu and I'm sure pricing varies. On our night, it was 155/person, served family style. We had two cocktails, some sake for the meal, and closed it off with a digestif. The expedited the timeline for us because we had a little one at home but I thought that was actually the correct pacing for the meal. I had a Japanese whiskey sour with yuzu, the husband had something that resembled a gimlet. Both cocktails were perfectly prepared. Mine had been shaken with the eggwhite to velvet and this was probably one of the best cocktails I've had outside of home in a long time. First Course: Fried olives with Yuzu - we both enjoyed them very much and I believe even people who aren't generally olive fans would enjoy. Second Course: Octopus Salad - the octopus was perfection, though I felt like there wasn't enough octopus compared to the piles of daikon. Still, a lovely salad, sauce was unreal. Third Course: Fish belly in a.. hmmm. I can't actually remember the butter sauce detail but the fish was cooked perfectly. I would argue, however, this was a portion for one. Fourth Course, the mother effing showstopper: An omelette bathing in a pecorino sauce, topped with a generous helping of shaved alba truffle. Sex on a plate. This dish made my eyes well up with joy and will live in my top 10 things I have ever eaten ever. The omelette was unbelievable. I actually thought it might have been sousvided to get what can only be described as fluffy and dense simultaneously. Truly beautiful. Fifth Course: Duck agnolotti in a squash butter sauce. Richly flavoured, great texture. Lovely dish. Perhaps a little small for two people (there were 13 on the plate) Sixth Course: Duck Maget... was not my favourite. Somehow the duck was tough and I felt like it actually needed the mushrooms and sauce. I love duck, but this felt like it needed a couple components to shine - a starch, perhaps. Seventh Course: Raspberry Olive Oil Cake, Tea Ice Cream / Gelato... no complaints here. But Tara! Why only three stars? We left hungry. For 550 bucks, tip in, we should not leave hungry. We actually questioned whether only one meal was ordered. And while delicious, the positive recommendation did not match the meal. I feel like it's one of the rare times that it has happened in a restaurant of this quality and for that, I can't give it the full five.
Hey Kissa Tanto, cancelling an OpenTable confirmed birthday
Hey Kissa Tanto, cancelling an OpenTable confirmed birthday dinner reservation was unprofessional and disappointing.
This review is for reservation only! Made a reservation to
This review is for reservation only! Made a reservation to celebrate the upcoming birthday over OpenTable but got canceled for no reasons nor explanation nor call beforehand. I tried to call back immediately but didn't get through. First time to experience this, especially from a Michelins Recognized restaurant. Shockingl Unbelievable!
Surprisingly good value for money
This was an imaginatively-thought out, fresh and delicious meal that was surprisingly good value for money. We have eaten at many Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe and it is apparent why this restaurant was awarded one. The approach to the dishes, flavour combinations, and cooking was complex, unexpected and very good. The staff were knowledgeable and professional. The experience was altogether excellent.
Exceptional food, shtty attitude from entitled server.
We just came back from having dinner at Kissa Tanto. First, the food was AMAZING. My girlfriend thought that it was probably the best restaurant where she ever ate. We ordered 3 cocktails, 2 entrees, 1 mid something, 2 mains, 1 dessert, and 2 glasses of wine. We received a stellar service from everyone during the whole evening. Our main server SIMON was very sweet with us the whole night. The bill came in at 310$ before taxes, and we tipped 50$ on top of it (16%+). After paying, my girlfriend asked for the receipt... SIMON printed it from the machine but the machine printed ANOTHER table's receipt (see photo). As soon as the receipt printed, SIMON looked at it to see how much we tipped him... That bill from another table being of a LOWER amount, the tip was lesser (33$) than what we really left him (50$). As soon as SIMON saw that 33$, his whole demeanor changed, and he just left saying absolutely anything and doing an angry kind of face. I am writing this review for you to understand that: 1) you printed the wrong receipt 2) we tipped you 16%+ 3) the table that tipped you 33$ was less than 15% of their bill (I hope you served them the same bad attitude than you served us) 4) even though we absolutely loved the food, you ruined our whole fkn night with you shtty attitude 5) even though we loved the food, we will steer everyone we know away from your restaurant. THANK YOU!!!
Worth a visit!
Went for the tasting menu. Great fun and imaginative courses. Wasn't so sure about an Italian/Japanese fusion but it worked. My (Italian) wife said the pasta we had was incredible so that's a definite compliment! Reasonable value for money I thought even though the UK £ is weak (thanks Brexit).
Overhyped, Overpriced and Overthought
I’ll start my review by stating that I’m not a chef, so I don’t have the culinary skills to make dishes at this level, and I also would never consider myself a foodie with impeccable taste. Saying that, I do enjoy cooking and traveling, and as such, I try a lot of different foods and have an appreciation for all different types of food. This review is just my opinion Kissa Tanto rates up there as probably the most overrated restaurant I have ever been to, anywhere. The restaurant itself is pretty nice and I liked the decor. Myself and my 3 friends started with drinks, and the 3 of them got gin & tonics and I got a black lager. The G&T’s came and were completely uninspired. They genuinely looked like tall glasses of water with zero fizz to the tonic. I know, I know, it’s a gin & tonic, it’s not a cocktail, but they were just dull and bland, with a garnish that looked like a potato peel and a “trendy” long af ice cube that takes up the entire glass. For starters, we got 4 appetizers and the fried stuffed olives. The fish crudo was bland and just over powered by what seemed to be an endless supply of radishes. The fried smoked octopus was ok, but again, just hammered with too many radishes and endives. The wagyu tartar was pretty good, but it would have been better just on its own. It was covered in a mountain of Parmesan and Nashi pear, but it just all seemed pointless as none of the flavours came through. All of that was fantastic though, compared to the Tonno Montecato, which was basically smoked mashed potato with tuna mashed into it, covered in sushi seasoning. It made zero sense and was just a waste of time ordering. So far, we were far from impressed. As for mains, we got the sable fish, which was delicious, but a laughably small portion for the price, as well as the Tajarin, which was their “highly recommended” pasta that genuinely just tasted like Kraft dinner. We also got the charcoal udon which was interesting, but again, nothing fantastic and a pasta special, which had Japanese curry, pangratotto and a few other things, which just tasted like a rich pasta dish that was fairly bog standard. Other than the taste of the sable fish, it was all incredibly subpar. I understand that this is a fusion restaurant and I enjoy trying experimental dishes such as the ones served at Kissa Tanto, but none of the dishes worked…like, not at all. It just genuinely seemed like someone read a list of high end, hard to find ingredients and threw them all together thinking that, somehow, they would create a taste experience that would blow your mind, when really, they just created an entirely overpriced, over hyped menu that I truly can not fathom how it has made people rave about how excellent this place is, and I sure as hell have zero idea how Kissa Tanto received a Michelin Star. I would have been just as disappointed in anything I ate here had I ordered it at a White Spot. Eating such a disappointing meal and paying as much as we did (which is not even that much if the food was even remotely better) left a horrible taste in my mouth equaled only by the Tonno Montecato. Save your money and don’t waste your time. Genuinely the worst meal I’ve had since I went to Red Robin about 12 years ago.
Espresso martini Japanese G&T 15Amaro long Island ice tea
Espresso martini Japanese G&T 15Amaro long Island ice tea 15Burrata Salad 35 Fish crudo 24 Octopus salad 24Charcoal upon 49Organic half fish 37Seasonal vegetables 17Fine dinning my friends love it I was still pretty hungry afterwards
Ever since The Michelin Guide awarded and recognized some
Ever since The Michelin Guide awarded and recognized some local Vancouver restaurants we made sure Kissa Tanto was on the top of our to list! After several tries of reserving a table of the holiday we decided to test our luck with a walking in seating! We arrived before opening and was fortunate to grab a table and was fully ready to feast when seated! We ordered the Margret Duck Breast + Sablefish + Yaki Onigiri + Fish Crudo + Octopus Salad + Charcoal Udon + KT Cannoli. Their dishes were fresh and a crescendo of flavours. The starters were simple and light in flavour. And as you move into the mains the flavours become bolder. A favourite was the sablefish with its minty and citrusy chili salmoriglio sauce - a very refreshing take on this dish. All in all it was a great meal and was a great way to end off 2022!
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