First Visit: Kitanoya Guu with Otokomae

Submitted by Barb on Sun, 09/28/2003 - 20:35

We were downtown to catch Los Zafiros at the VIFF on Friday and had to try out Kitanoya Guu with Otokomae. Like the other Guu's, the homestyle Japanese "tapas" were hearty, tasty and interesting.

The new Guu is located in what looks like a space that was occupied by a bar. The decor is dark wood and brick, somewhat unusual for casual Japanese dining. The service is also a bit more formal and upscale than the other Guu's. The food, however, is similar: inexpensive, uncomplicated and flavourful small dishes.

On Friday night our favourites were a hot and sour clam stew with rice, a spinach salad with tuna and bacon, and a miso and pepper glazed grilled sable fish. None of the dishes we ordered costed more that $7.20. Our total for the feast (enough for 3 people!) was $36.99 and included 5 dishes, a pineapple vodka cocktail and juice.


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unhappy customer (not verified)

Sun, 01/25/2004 - 09:48

We (6 of us) were very disappointed with the service at Guu Otokomae last night. Dishes we ordered upon arrival did not come out until the very end due to disorganization on their part. When the bill came, the total amount was miscalculated - the waitress made several mistakes and did not even bother to check. Although the food was tasty as other locations, we won't be going back again.

Roland Tanglao (not verified)

Mon, 01/26/2004 - 20:48

wow! i've been there twice for dinner and many times for lunch and haven't had a problem let's hope that others (and yourself should you choose to go back at some point in the future) don't have similar experiences