Tatsuro's

What is Tatsuro's? Occupying a bright stretch at 1378 Queen Street East near Greenwood Avenue, Tatsuro's is a daytime diner from chefs Oscar Lau and Maggie Wong that blends Japanese café culture with Italian comfort food. The room channels a minimalist listening-bar aesthetic with clean white surfaces, exposed brick, bold emerald accents, and window counters alongside café tables. It has quickly established itself as one of the east end's most sought-after daytime destinations.

Tatsuro's Menu & What to Order The kitchen specializes in wafu pastas, crisp-chewy moffles (mochi waffles), and thick toasts sliced from housemade shokupan milk bread. The Wafu Carbonara is an standout order, cutting rich bacon and parmesan with a squeeze of citrusy ponzu and a silky onsen egg. For hearty savoury depth, the Curry Bolognese marries Japanese curry with minced meat ragù over al dente noodles, while the Karaage Moffle pairs shatter-crisp fried chicken with mochi waffles and miso syrup. Pair your meal with an iced Matcha Yuzunade or a roasted Hojicha latte, with vegetarian-friendly options thoughtfully integrated throughout.

Know Before You Go Tatsuro's is strictly walk-in only—no table reservations are accepted—so expect a queue during peak weekend morning rush. The restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible with ground-floor washrooms. Paid street parking lines Queen East, and the 501 Queen streetcar stops steps from the door at Greenwood Avenue.