Japanese Izakaya Nejibee
A review on Yelp is up as well doesn't look promising but I guess I will wait for a couple of other people to chime in http://www.yelp.ca/biz/nejibee-izakaya-toronto
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View ArticleJapanese Izakaya Nejibee
I had high hopes for this place when I went last night and was able to get a seat at the bar even though the rest of the place was jammed. There are two large communal tables upon entering, and the bar...
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