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Team behind popular Japanese bars launching unexpected new venture in Toronto

Phoebe Knight, Dished

created: March 15, 2026, 4 a.m. | updated: March 15, 2026, 8:47 p.m.

A team responsible for two of Toronto's hottest Japanese bars is brewing something entirely new for the city. But, being Korean themselves, the team decided it was time to take on a project unlike anything they've done before: opening a makgeolli brewery and Korean snack bar called Gyopo Brewery. "While Soju is well-known, we wanted to show Toronto that Korean makgeolli offers a sophisticated and refreshing experience that belongs in the city's major craft scene." "Compared to cities like New York, Korean food here still has room to grow. Gyopo Brewery will be located at 1456 Dundas St. W.

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