NEW RETRO - BASEMENT BAR Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to NEW RETRO - BASEMENT BAR, a hidden gem nestled in downtown Toronto on Carlton St. This izakaya-style bar offers a menu that celebrates authentic Japanese flavors, crafted with precision by renowned head chef Toni, who brings his expertise directly from Japan.

The drink selection is as impressive as the food. Experience unique cocktails such as the Supreme Plum Sour and Yuzu Radler, or indulge in a glass of the exquisite Riesling Brut. On the culinary front, dishes like the Roasted Duck paired with Japanese fried rice and Beef Tartare with Uni Butter showcase seasonal ingredients sourced from trusted purveyors.

Don’t miss out on delightful desserts like Yuzu Semi Freddo or White Chocolate Matcha Cheesecake. With a rotating menu and a cozy atmosphere infused with soul and jazz, NEW RETRO promises an unforgettable dining experience that invites you to return, time and time again.

Special Menu

Sushi

CA$30.00

Basashi

CA$24.00

Umaki

CA$20.00

Tako Wasabi

CA$16.00

Kanimiso Butter

CA$14.00

Potato Salad

Tomato Kimchi

Miso Cucumber

Yuzu Semi Freddo

CA$12.00

White Chocolate Matcha Cheesecake

CA$12.00

Dessert

Beers

Asahi Super Dry -Draft

CA$10.00

Orion Beer - Okinawa's Craft

Niida Honke

CA$29.00

Raifuku - Syunyo

CA$17.00

Sharaku

CA$26.00

Tedorigawa

CA$18.00

Japanese Sake

Cocktails

Yuzu Radler

Japanese Lady

Berry Mojito

Salty Lychee

Supreme Plum Sour

Toki

CA$8.00

Miyagikyo

CA$13.00

Nikka

CA$12.00

Yoichi

CA$13.00

Jp Whiskey

Shochu

Daiyame

CA$10.00

Yokaichi

CA$12.00

Kuro Kirishima

CA$11.00

Aka Kirishima

CA$12.00

Choya Umeshu

CA$14.00

Peach Sake

CA$14.00

Fruit Wine

Non-Ale

Green Tea

Calpico Soda Or Water

Yuzu Lemonade Soda

Ume Plum Soda

Riesling Brut Nv - Cave Spring

CA$60.00

Wine

Kid - Fusion

Sparkling Beer Sake

CA$65.00

Muroka Nama Genshu

CA$29.00

Junmai Daiginjo

Miyakanbai - Extra Class

Others

Sashimi

CA$25.00

Obanzai

CA$24.00

Dashi Maki

Cha-One-Mushi

Green Shishito Peppers

CA$16.00

Thailandaise Seared Mackerel

Sea's Harvest

Beef Tartare

CA$23.00

Roasted Duck

Stewed Oxtail

Grilled & Steamed Sablefish

Tomato Nyumen

Kaisen Don

CA$30.00

Asahi Super Dry

Otsukaresama Dortmunder

CA$9.00

Kemuri

CA$9.00

Tororo Daikon

CA$12.00

Yuzu Sunagimo

CA$15.00

Toro Sawara

CA$30.00

Miso Uni Cream Dashi Maki

CA$30.00

Corn Karaage

CA$12.00

Teba Suage

CA$15.00

Masumi Origarami

Masumi Shiro White

Miyasaka Yamada Nishiki

Masumi Sparkling Origarami

Ryu Kyu

Teion Sakura - Japanese Sake

CA$11.00

Beau Michelle - Japanese Sake

CA$25.00

Ninki Ichi - Japanese Sake

CA$45.00

Miyagikyo - Japanese Whiskey

CA$24.00

Yoichi-Japanese Whiskey

CA$24.00

Hibiki - Japanese Whiskey

CA$24.00

Nikka - Japanese Whiskey

CA$14.50

Yamazaki - Japanese Whiskey

CA$24.00

Sunday's - Japanese Whiskey

CA$22.00

Grace Koshu - Japanese White Wine

CA$15.00