Carino "Japanese Italian Kitchen"

First time visiting Carino and undeniably worth the wait! I wasn't sure about going because of my egg allergy; Italian & Japanese food usually equals eggs but we thought we'd investigate. The entire menu will make your mouth water just reading it, plus they have specials!! I'm not sure & I forgot to ask how often the specials change, but my partner had the Carbonera (he can eat eggs) and would definitely recommend it. We also ordered the adorably delicious Momo's that were an appetizer special, and I truly could have just had a dish of that for myself!! They are out of this world, major flavour bombs!! I've never eaten something so slowly, because I didn't want it to be over! I ordered the Bucatini with Wagyu Meat Sauce, Parmesan Cheese & Truffle Oil for my main course and if that is all I could eat for the rest of time, it would be the best news!! Truffle & Wagyu, what more can I say?!?! So savoury, delightful, and comforting; I took some to-go, just so I could have it again the next day!! Josh was our server and he was so kind & attentive plus the care he took to ensure I was ok the eat items wrt to my allergy was amazing. I truly appreciate the time he took going to ask the kitchen, multiple times. Josh also happens to be a tea sommelier and we were treated to his wealth of knowledge and subsequently an incredible pot of tea! A wonderful end to our amazing evening, even if it meant we were the last ones in the restaurant! Toshi Karino & Head Chef, Resham Giri have a gem of a restaurant in Mission, Italian + Japanese = ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you!

Came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and this restaurant did not disappoint. Decor and ambiance were very fun and trendy, and the dining area was super lively. The servers are incredibly knowledgeable and were highly attentive to our dietary restrictions (allergies). We had the momos (chicken and veg), gyozagna, and tonkatsu with curry and carbonara. Each dish was excellent and we loved the creative twists on classic dishes. My only regret is not having enough room for dessert! We will definitely be back in the near future.

This was our second time eating here, but I wanted to treat my mom for her birthday. The prices are high but the food quality makes it worth it -everything was delicious! Even my dad who can be a fussy eater also enjoyed his ramen. Our only wish was that the chicken karaage portion was bigger. We also ordered the house specials, momos, and gyozagna

This restaurant is absolutely amazing! The food is always delicious, and the atmosphere is perfect! The employees are incredibly friendly, and one of them even remembers us and takes the time to chat whenever we visit. It’s these little personal touches that keep us coming back again and again. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and wonderful service!

We were absolutely blown away by our experience here. I want to start by giving a shoutout to our server, Josh, who was absolutely amazing and made our whole night. Josh is tea expert who provided us with a fantastic education on tea and provided us with tea pairing recommendations for our meal. Josh's demeanor was upbeat and really made us feel comfortable. The food here is amazing and unique. The food had depth with vibrant flavors that we both enjoyed. This is a must try.

The food was amazing! We got the sushi tacos, seafood pasta, and wagyu meat sauce bucatini and absolutely loved it. We also got the Sakura parfait and the dessert tasting. The pasta was amazingly seasoned and so flavourful, and the desserts were delicate. The black sesame tiramisu was our favourite. Absolutely recommend this place!!

Our main server, Nim, was an absolute gem, she was super patient with our large group and attentive but not overbearing. The food was delicious, you can’t really go wrong with any of their specials or regular items. I would recommend a reso as they can get quite busy and give yourself extra time or find parking especially if you are going during a prime time.