Kissa Tanto
263 E. Pender St. V6A 1T8 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Whether it’s long-established al fresco dining or makeshift sidewalk picnic tables, many restaurants have necessarily committed to patio lifebut some can’t. - @vanmag_com, ‘20+ Vancouver Restaurants That Don’t Have Patios’ {link in stories} As we do, unfortunately, fall into the latter category ~ being 100% dependent on take out during the current [and likely continuing] provincial restrictions ~ this is a lovely reminder from the community (the @vanmag_list was compil...ed by public comments), for which we thank you. |: Alongside our friends and fellow impossible-to-patio @stlawrencerestaurant, a superb take out spread c/o @viranlly. Order by phone or schedule on Tock for pick up from 5-845PM ~ #ChinatownYVR

While the giveaway goes on {enter on previous post!} secure a romantic dinner for two for this weekend’s date night at home! After all, the people named us Best Date Spot in the @populistvancouver Fifth Annual Populist Awards! ...and surely that had something to do with the food. {tajarin, butter roasted mushrooms, miso cured yolk} Schedule on Tock ~ for pick up from 5-845 ~ in #ChinatownYVR.

In my hut this spring, There is nothing, There is everything. {SODO}... A nest of Tajarin ~ a handmade Piedmontese tradition, especially on Sundays. Available in limited daily quantities. Call in or order on Tock ~ pick up from 5-845 ~ #ChinatownYVR.

There is no real pivot for Kissa Tanto, we are a dine in restaurant. ~ @chefjwatanabe So slip on some silky pyjamas and some silkier Japanese jazz and indulge in your tajarin and tiramisu with abandon, as if it might be your last chance... ... Order take out on Tock. Link in stories. See more

Winter roots: an earthier and more intense-than-celery taste, in the sweet and savoury Agadashi-style. {Roasted and fried celeriac, burnt onion mushroom dashi, shaved & pickled celery, Sicilian lemon olive oil} The new Celeriac Agedashi side ~ #ChinatownYVR

Side-stepping the Sunday roast. {braised aromatic chuck, sunchoke purée & chips, raddichio marmalade, braising sauce} For the main event in-house or at home as take away via Tock ~ #ChinaonwYVR

The cure for Saturday Night Fever*. The KT Midori Sour {Midori melon Liqueur, yuzu juice, lime juice, egg white} #Midori ~ green in Japanese ~ #ChinatownYVR *Midori liqueur was first released to the North American market at Studio 54 in 1978 during a party held by the film’s cast, crew, and producers.

As a vegetarian you’re limited to certain types of meals and get accustomed to not having the experience people who eat meat do when they get to experience how each culture has its own spin on seafood and meat dishes. But lo and behold one of the best restaurants in Vancouver was holding a Vegan Omakase (Japanese for meal chosen by the chef)... Concocting ways to make vegetarianism exciting ~ an experience for vegans and non-vegans alike! ~ @mrhungryalwaysfood From an i...nterpretation of beet tartare to seemingly inconceivable combinations of flavours and textures, our #JapaneseItalian Omakase Vegan Menu is a delightful 4 course plant based meal prepared lovingly by our chef with seasonal ingredients and KT flair. As this is a special, custom experience, orders must be booked a week in advance and reservations may be made under the ‘Vegan Omakase Menu Reservation’ tab on Tock ~ link in bio. Please leave yourselves in our hands. See more

Joël, 2020. Portrait of @chefjwatanabe by @markyammine in #ChinatownYVR.

Ukiyo-e cats ~ mass produced Edo period (1603-1868) hand carved woodblock print pop art ~ performing a traditional Edo acrobatic act called ‘rangui watari’. Only instead of walking on poles, the cats walk on dried bonito fish, a favourite treat.

New Year’s Day: What I feel, has been too much For the words. ~ Daio... A few to express a lack thereof as we look forward to the final service of the year... Our sincerest wishes for a very happy and healthy 2021 to one and all. #kissatanto ~ #ChinatownYVR See more

There are wants and then there are needs. Cozy cocktails on stormy nights fall into both categories. #KissaTanto ~ #ChinatownYVR |: @twoforthebar

Also available to go, but better to eat the delicate noodles right away ~ right in your warm vehicle, perhaps at the park ~ for the best freshness. {#tajarin, butter, roasted mushrooms, miso cured yolk} Order via link in bio. Pick up in #ChinatownYVR.

The Japanese believe it is best to include the five colors white, black, red, green and yellow in every meal, as has been a tradition since Buddhism arrived from China in the 6th century. Fish Crudo {shiso vinaigrette, radishes, Tokyo leek, capers, pickled almonds, Castelvetrano olives } #JapaneseItalian ~ #ChinatownYVR

I might as well open the window and kiss the night air. ~ Kafka Open tonight, walk ins more than welcome. #ChinatownYvR |: @mrhungryalwaysfood

Best laid plans... Reservations are now open for December up until Christmas ~ on Tock. {Direct link in bio.} |: @jasminejex

I think that the world should be full of cats and full of rain, that’s all, just cats and... rain, rain and cats, very nice, good night. ~ Charles Bukowski Tonno ManteCATo {confit Albacore tuna, smoked potato, furikake, bruschetta w/ tobiko} Available for pick up tonight in #ChinatownYVR. See more

Don’t you think it would be wonderful to get rid of everything and everybody and just go some place where you don’t know a soul? {Haruki Murakami} Like, say, the second story of a delightfully faded building in #ChinatownYVR. |: @soy000n

A slow descent, so the weekend won’t end. Sundays at KT ~ #ChinatownYVR |: @chopwellll

If you haven’t yet, you must. On reservations & the crudo. {shiso vinaigrette, radishes, Tokyo leek, capers, pickled almonds, Castelvetrano olives } A KT classic ~ #ChinatownYVR

A reservation leaves no room for hesitation. A few last minute tables available between 530-6pm tonight. Link in bio to book on Tock. |#KTportraitseries by @markyammine ~ #ChinatownYVR

Understated, not innocent. Japanese G&T {London dry gin, Fentiman’s tonic, yuzu honey, grapefruit peel} #Shibui ~ #ChinatownYVR

We’ve just opened up reservations until the end of November ~ both for tables and bar seating. Plenty of availability on @tockhq. Link to book in bio. |: @artdesignjunkie

In the tradition of Japanese omakase, meaning ‘I will leave it to you’... Our Omakase Vegan Menu is a delightful 4 course vegan meal prepared lovingly by our chef with seasonal plant-based ingredients. As this is a special, custom experience, orders must be booked a week in advance and reservations may be made under the ‘Vegan Omakase Menu Reservation’ tab on @tockhq ~ link in bio. Please leave yourselves in our hands.

Arms folded To the moon, Among the cows. {Kerouac}... The Carne Cruda {Snake River Farms wagyu, nashi pear, charred scallion soy, parmesan, arima sansho, gnocco fritto} #JapaneseItalian ~ #ChinatownYVR See more

The Wagyu Petit Tender from familyowned and operated Brant Lake Ranch in cattle country, AB. {yuzu peperonata, onion ohitashi, charred scallion & leek, wakame butter} Available in house & for take out ~ #ChinatownYVR

Come in. No one have a moment’s hesitation. There are three or so tables still available for Sunday supper ~ reserve on Tock via the link in bio. #Thanksgiving ~ #ChinatownYVR |: @mcdonaldsyyc

To go beyond your form. Whole Fried Fish {daikon soy dipping sauce} As part of our ever changing world ~ #ChinatownYVR

A way to travel. Unpasteurized Junmai Ginjo from @Amabukishuzo_official Brewery in Saga, Japan ~ fragrant, ripe berries and plum, unctuous, refreshing sweetness. Walk in early instead of going home ~ #ChinatownYVR

In which a yuzu and chili-marinated whole chicken takes the place of traditional turkey... The deadline to order the KT Thanksgiving Kit ~ with or without meat ~ looms... Order by Wednesday at 6PM for pick up* on Saturday on @tockhq. Link in bio. {Chicken Feed, 1954, by Hiroshi Ohchi}... *some Sunday pick up times possible ~ call in to inquire. See more