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Kissa Tanto
Italian fusion Japanese
Upstairs in a Chinatown walkup, rose banquettes and antique Japanese panels recreate the jazz cafés of 1960s Tokyo, which is a strange and perfect setting for a Michelin-starred restaurant fusing Japanese and Italian cooking. The kitchen plays it straight: hand-cut pasta with miso-cured egg yolk and parmesan, tiramisu made with plum wine-soaked tofu. Cult Japanese whiskies share the drinks list with Italian amari, and the cocktails split the difference. Dress up a little.
Nine honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Air Canada 2016 · #1 · Best New Restaurants
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- Canada's 100 Best #15 · Best Restaurants
- Golden Owl Awards Winner · Nightclub of the Year
- Vancouver Magazine 2024 · Restaurant Awards: Premier Crew · Daniel Maguire
- Vancouver Magazine 2026 · Bronze Medal · Restaurant Awards: Best Upscale Contemporary
- Vancouver Magazine 2024 · Editors’ Choice · Restaurant Awards: Best Special Occasion Restaurant
- Vancouver Magazine 2024 · Honourable Mention · Restaurant Awards: Best Contemporary 2024
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver
One number, weighted & current 93
How we score
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