iMANISHi SANDO BAR in Toronto
179 Brock Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2G9, Canada
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We are the shipping container cafe in the McCormick park :)
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This has been on my “to go” list forever and it didn’t not disappoint! The Maple Hojicha latte was delicious, sweet but not too sweet, and the sandwiches were unreal. The service was also excellent, so kind and welcoming. I couldn’t recommend it enough!
Such an amazing hidden gem! The flavors of all of the sandwiches are incredible, and it’s so nice to grab a park bench and enjoy them al fresco. I wish they were 4x sizes bigger because I love them so much.
This place is easily the #1 spot for best sandwiches probably in North America. The craft put into these sandwiches are something I’ve never experienced before. If you’re reading this review, just go and get any sandwich there, you’ll be thinking about the sandwich in the dreams.
The eggplant sandwich was so delicious!! Fried eggplant was really crispy and the spicy was perfect for me!
This is such a cute hidden gem in Toronto, and visiting this sandwich shop was a very nice and quaint experience, the park just gives us such a nice vibe. The place is self is very small with the very minimal seating so just be aware, and the one thing that threw me off mostly about this place was the pricing. It is really outrageous for the small portion sizes you are getting. Like I can understand that the ingredients being used are high-quality but you are not running a full huge restaurant. There can be an argument made to say that oh we are giving you such a good quality sandwich but for that $13 price point, not including any drinks, or anything on the side just a sandwich with a few pieces of meat and the pickle is kind of crazy to me. The service overall was quick and accommodating and I do give kudos to anybody who has an idea to make a sandwich shop like that at a park. I will say the overall experience of just sitting down in the park on a hot sunny day and eating that nice great tasting sandwich is nice but again overall it’s just too expensive.
What a hidden gem!! I happened to find this incredible little shop by accident while dog walking. The food is OUTSTANDING. Can't wait to go back.. for those who say there is not enough seating bring a blanket or sit on a bench in the park next to it! Cheers!
located in a nice and quiet park in a residential neighbourhood. we tried the mackerel sandwich, it was delivered quickly in less than 10 minutes. taste was fantastic however $13 for the portion size its an insane markup. this is more of a snack than an actual sandwich, so as long as you’re prepared for that, great little spot. One side note: I wish the cheese was actually cheddar as opposed to the singles cheese, for a more robust flavour. the matcha latte was a great deal, nice medium size cup for the cost, great balanced flavour.
Cute takeout spot in McCormick park. It’s right in the middle of the park against the south walls of the arena. Tried the Ebi sando and the spicy chicken sando. Both were great. If you have a bigger appetite grab a side as well or have the sando as a mid-afternoon snack since they are on the smaller side. Check the weather before going if you want to enjoy the food at the park. There isn’t much shelter from rain or heat.
The sandwiches were good and it s nice to see small outdoor spaces being used this way
Order from them super often, consistently tasty
One of the best sandwiches in Toronto. Cool spot in park.
Such a lovely spot in McCormick Park!
Be nice if they can update open hours on google.
Was unfortunately closed upon arrival. There was a note posted but they should ve updated their hours here.
Fantastic spot and service. Toronto should have these in all parks
I really wanted to love this place, I had it marked for months. Finally popped over and when I opened my box I was left so disappointed. A tiny little sandwich, that took me 6 bites to finish (I even have a small mouth) and a paltry piece of pickle. I went home and made myself some food because it wasn t filling in the slightest. For $13, it s really quite ridiculous. It was tasty, but at that price point I should be getting food that fills me up.
Best sando in the city Vegetarian options: Eggplant sando Food : 5/5 |
Love all the sandos but the ebi (prawn) is the absolute best. A true hidden gem, and always delicious - Im a regular!
The sandwiches are just delicious! Specially the pork one. Location right beside the park ideal for a quick bite
Spicy chicken sandwich was a hit. I will say, though, it s a little pricy for a takeout sandwich spot at $22 for a small sandwich and chips.
Such a cute little shop and the sandwiches here are amazing! Recommend the Prawn Sando and Hojicha Maple Latte
Awesome place in the park for a nice meal portion could be bigger but the flavor is fantastic downright criminal how good it is.
Wonderful little spot next to the park. The Sandos were fresh and delicious! Had a melon soda and my wife had a hojicha latte and they were both amazing. Will visit again.
Simple review. If you are in the neighborhood or not, just go there. You won t be disappointed.
It takes 50 minutes to make a tiny fried pork sandwich? And its like $15 after tax. Not worth it at all
Perfect spot for lunch in a park or during a playdate if you have kids. Kid-friendliness: Attached to McCormick park. Perfect spot for play dates or just family time on a nice weekend afternoon. Wheelchair accessibility: Out doors so there shouldnt be any accessibility issues.
Delicious little sandos and coffee in the park. 10/10 recommend!
Very fun rainy day snack! Cozy little nook of a shop, fed us great as we ordered three different sando s here. I d recommend their pork sando along with most of their coffee and drinks too. Wish there were more seating options and a cover other than the main bar as it was quite difficult to eat here. But I understand its more of a takeout place since it is just a tiny container shed, but hopefully in the future they can set up more chairs and such.
Really good sandwiches, fresh, crispy and flavourful. Love the pork tenderloin one, pork is juicy. Aji fry one reminds me of a gourmet filet o fish. Cod one is great as well. My favourite one is the ebi sando! This place is located in the McCormick Park in a off white shipping container. You can sit at the park and enjoy your food.
So. Good. I got the ebi sando- I could easily eat one of these every day.
Still dreaming of the spicy chicken sandwich I got. Will be back again to try the others. SO GOOD. Who knew japanese sandwiches from a shipping container could be so delicious!
We were craving Japanese sando and we decided to trek to this place. It took a while cause the roads were one way and we had no idea it was in the middle of the park. Figuratively speaking its a hole in a wall but we were very pleasantly surprised. The owner is very courteous. I loved the atmosphere and will come back during the evening to experience it at night. The batter for the karage and ebi was spot on super crunchy and not oily. Neatly packed. Compared to many popular in the GTA sandwiches, this place would give it a good a run for its money for sure. One of my favorite places now. And I would rather support s small business like this.
Hands down our fave french fries. When open, its hard to walk by and not get some. Wonderful business that adds so much to the park. Kid-friendliness: French fries in a park, thats all you need to know.
Wow, this place is amazing. The sandwiches are absolutely delicious, (the slaw is heavenly) and they have great coffee to boot. Did I mention it s in a park??
Top 4 sandwich in the city, and you get to eat it it in a nice neighborhood park. Unbeatable sandwich and unbeatable experience.
If you go there, you must try the prawn-sando. The prawns are nicely fried and are still juicy when you are eating them. We also took the spicy karaage-sando, however it wasn t spicy enough for our taste. It would be interesting if there is a level of spiciness to choose.
Tried the Ebi & Katsu sandwich- while tasty, they were tiny snack sized portions ! I needed 2 sandos for myself & I m petite! At $13, I was expecting a more substantial portion. Nevertheless, a decent option for a snack at the park.
always super consistent food and friendly service. butttttt sometimes the time it takes to make sandwich is insane!! 30mins plus and really there is no one here.
Revised review: Great spot. Were blessed to have this in a neighbourhood park. New owner has expanded the menu but sandos seem small vs before, possible shrinkflation. Still delicious but now not up to Daiju standard. Mustard mayo now costs extra and not as good as before. Very friendly proprietors though.
Delicious Katsu and Ebi sandwiches, just a bit small for the price point.
Very cute concept. Convenient. Friendly. Delicious.
I had the pork tenderloin sando and it was great! Such a small hidden gem. This place is highly underrated!! The meat was so tender, yet also had a really nice crispy crunch to it. It s definitely worth checking out if you re around the neighbourhood!
The sandwiches!!! To die for. Be aware they are snack sized.
Had a mackerel sandwich and it was the best Aji sando I ve ever had including back in Japan. Their tartar sauce is just amazing and the mackerel was great balance of crispy and soft. I definitely will come back and try rest of the menu.
The staff is very friendly. Amazing coffee
This hidden little spot is so cute and the sandos are so good! Bring your friends or family here and order all the sandos so youll can try all of them! I like all of them! The sauce was so juicy, how crispy the ebi, mackeral and pork cutlet plus pickled I like everything about it! Even just a simple fries, I dont know how they make it but it was so good or maybe I was so hungry.
Love the concept. Light, crisp, and delicious! I made a mistake with the date of my order but the good sir accommodated me and fixed it.
V cute sando bar that reflects the top notch quality of Imanishi. All the sandwiches are good, so order all of them. At one time.
Pristine - mackerel sando and fries are to die for
A hidden gem! Working out of a shipping container, they make some of the most delicious sandwiches you can find in the city. From Japanese egg salad to pork, each one is delightful. Great coffee as well! Perfect for a picnic while your kids play in the park.
The sando and egg sauce is not bad, nothing special either. But it is too pricey given the very small portion! comparing to another Japanese sandwich store Katsupan, here is 20% more expensive but less than half in size.
*Takeout* Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) sando - Juicy pork! I like the pickles that cut through the heaviness from the mayo-based sauce. More pickles would be nice. 4/5. Ebi (shrimp) sando - A bit lacking in flavour. 3/5. Aji (mackerel) sando - Flavorless. 2/5. All 3 sandos were a tad too oily for me. Note: Imanishi Sando Bar is in the park!
This place is incredible! Very unassuming spot in the park with friendly service and super delicious sandos! The sauce is perfection. We also had the sopsicles, which were perfect on a hot day!
This little place in McCormick park sells japanese sandos. I got the ebi sando and it was sooo good. Flavourful, with good amount of crunch and not excessive mayo. Must return for something else from the menu. V pleasant to sit in the park to enjoy.
Are the sandwiches delicious? Yes. But they are small. For $17, I was anticipating something a bit more substantial. Its as big as my hand and Im a petite person. I wish I saw the comment lower down that these are snack size because they definitely are. I was mislead by the advertising and was thoroughly disappointed when my order arrived. As delicious as it is, I will not be purchasing them again.
Really great sandwiches! But I must warn against the Uber Eats experience - Uber adds 4$ to the price of the sandwich, which is a lot! Imanishi might not control the pricing, so I d recommend going there or doing pick up!
Flat out the best pork sando I ve ever had. Super tender and juicy. Flavours are big and work together without overwhelming you. If you have the chance, come here or don t so I can keep this gem to myself
Such a clutch spot when hanging at the park and you need a bite, treat, coffee or lunch. Options for the kiddos and parents alike, including (when I was there) Wagyu beef and rice bowls!? Um, yes.
RUN for this quality food. Trust me. So simple and flavourful. Excited to try everything on this menu. The pork sando was excellent and the fries with honey sauce? Superb. Watermelon mint popsicle - excellent, another please!!
Ordered the ebi sandwich and it was tasty! Just the right crunch paired with the right amount of mayo sauce. Service was friendly and easy going. Seating all around the park. Glad we stopped by!
Randomly came here on a whim and glad I did! Katsu Sando was fire Super juicy + flavourful. Will defs come back to try the rest!
Every single time when I order here the taste is different. They better to have and follow recipes.
Great food!!!!! Definitely coming back here again
Fantastic gem of a spot! Lovely humans running it and what a treat to have an iced latte for the playground that this lovely place is looking out on this neighborhood is so lucky to have this great spot! Kid-friendliness: Fruit popsicles!
So flavorful + great drinks and service.
Tasty but pricey for sandwich
This place is so incredible. Dont sleep on it! Pork katsu sando and ebi katsu sando are the stand outs. I want to try the curry, but always end up with a sando
Excellent Matcha, Ebi with the egg sauce is great as well.
I really love this place! I ordered sandwiches from here many times before and can never get enough. Theyre super delicious and filling. Theyve also always accommodated my distain for pickles many times. Very grateful. Their fried chicken is yummy as well. My only complaint would be theyre not open often enough (because Id order from here all the time) and I really miss their 4 sandwich combo because all their sandwiches are great! I look forward to supporting this restaurant!
Absolutely loved their Ebi and Katsu sandwich. The sauces blended very well with the meats, the bread was very soft and all together the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely come again.
We ordered the delivery. The Fried Prawns Sandwich was my favourite! Mac salad and fries were so delicious too!! Love this place!
Fantastic food; fantastic customer service. Definitely would recommend to anyone.
