Question: What is it trek?

The first time I came here was around 7pm, and the wait was 2.5 hours, so I left.second try was a Saturday, I wanted to arrive at 4:30 to 5:00 pm and waited till it opened, unfortunately unexpected dt traffic occurred.Parking: good thing we found street parking right in front of the restaurant every time.I arrived at 5:30pm, there was people already seated inside and still a line up outside to put our name down. The lady told me it's a 1-1.5hr wait. so we sticked around, walked around town and had some gelato, there's nothing much to do around here, and there's lots of people on the streets.after a 1-1.5 hr wait, I wasn't counting and time went by pretty quick. probably got seated around 7pm-ishwe ordered 4 of the regular tacos and 2 special tacos and were were full. Will come back for more next time.spicy squid - was our fav, the jalopinos really makes it spicy but delicious.tuna ceviche - too much tuna, too cold, too much sauce, wet and soggy, did not enjoy.baja fish - it was pretty good, the fish is salty and the toppings complimented itfried cauliflower - one of my favs, can't believe I liked it so much, since I love meat, but did not miss the meat at all with this tacochicken taco - I really liked this one cause of the mint in itbeef cheek - this one was a bit normal, but still good.I think they priced it right and accordingly, unlike la carnita which is overpriced.the service is quick and food came quick, but they rush you out even quicker as soon as your done. But that is understandable since there is such a long wait, I wouldn't want to stick around in there too long, I want to give other people a chance to come in.this place is worth the wait.CASH ONLY

Answer: walked around town

The first time I came here was around 7pm, and the wait was 2.5 hours, so I left.second try was a Saturday, I wanted to arrive at 4:30 to 5:00 pm and waited till it opened, unfortunately unexpected dt traffic occurred. Parking: good thing we found street parking right in front of the restaurant every time. I arrived at 5:30pm, there was people already seated inside and still a line up outside to put our name down. The lady told me it's a 1-1.5hr wait. <hl> so we sticked around, walked around town and had some gelato, there's nothing much to do around here, and there's lots of people on the streets.after a 1-1.5 hr wait, I wasn't counting and time went by pretty quick. <hl> probably got seated around 7pm-ishwe ordered 4 of the regular tacos and 2 special tacos and were were full. Will come back for more next time.spicy squid - was our fav, the jalopinos really makes it spicy but delicious.tuna ceviche - too much tuna, too cold, too much sauce, wet and soggy, did not enjoy.baja fish - it was pretty good, the fish is salty and the toppings complimented itfried cauliflower - one of my favs, can't believe I liked it so much, since I love meat, but did not miss the meat at all with this tacochicken taco - I really liked this one cause of the mint in itbeef cheek - this one was a bit normal, but still good. I think they priced it right and accordingly, unlike la carnita which is overpriced.the service is quick and food came quick, but they rush you out even quicker as soon as your done. But that is understandable since there is such a long wait, I wouldn't want to stick around in there too long, I want to give other people a chance to come in.this place is worth the wait. CASH ONLY

The first time I came here was around 7pm, and the wait was 2.5 hours, so I left.second try was a Saturday, I wanted to arrive at 4:30 to 5:00 pm and waited till it opened, unfortunately unexpected dt traffic occurred.Parking: good thing we found street parking right in front of the restaurant every time.I arrived at 5:30pm, there was people already seated inside and still a line up outside to put our name down. The lady told me it's a 1-1.5hr wait. so we sticked around, <hl> walked around town <hl> and had some gelato, there's nothing much to do around here, and there's lots of people on the streets.after a 1-1.5 hr wait, I wasn't counting and time went by pretty quick. probably got seated around 7pm-ishwe ordered 4 of the regular tacos and 2 special tacos and were were full. Will come back for more next time.spicy squid - was our fav, the jalopinos really makes it spicy but delicious.tuna ceviche - too much tuna, too cold, too much sauce, wet and soggy, did not enjoy.baja fish - it was pretty good, the fish is salty and the toppings complimented itfried cauliflower - one of my favs, can't believe I liked it so much, since I love meat, but did not miss the meat at all with this tacochicken taco - I really liked this one cause of the mint in itbeef cheek - this one was a bit normal, but still good.I think they priced it right and accordingly, unlike la carnita which is overpriced.the service is quick and food came quick, but they rush you out even quicker as soon as your done. But that is understandable since there is such a long wait, I wouldn't want to stick around in there too long, I want to give other people a chance to come in.this place is worth the wait.CASH ONLY


Question: How is the flavour?

I don't often think of perusing the financial district to minimize my hanger, but after a long day of walking the madness set in fast and my partner and I needed to find a solution STAT! Enter Richmond Station... we showed up just past 7pm with no reservations. The place was packed but the hostess managed to find us a seat at the bar. I should note that they do take reservations so they are highly recommended. The service was prompt though from the bar it's hard to see their specials on the board and our waiter failed to mention them as we ordered (that being said I have no regrets on what I ordered). First I got the Peking duck pancakes, which were more like 4 small thin savoury crapes stuffed with duck toasted peanuts, kimchi, and hoisin. It was quite delicious but I was expecting more of a fluffy pancake or bun. The taste was similar to 3030's steamed bun with duck which is great because I miss that menu item.Next I got the brown butter poached halibut. Fish is not something I tend to order at restaurants outside the Maritime but the promise of delicious spaetzle drew me in. The fish was cooked to perfection and the entire dish just blended together perfectly.

Answer: It was quite delicious

I don't often think of perusing the financial district to minimize my hanger, but after a long day of walking the madness set in fast and my partner and I needed to find a solution STAT! Enter Richmond Station... we showed up just past 7pm with no reservations. The place was packed but the hostess managed to find us a seat at the bar. I should note that they do take reservations so they are highly recommended. The service was prompt though from the bar it's hard to see their specials on the board and our waiter failed to mention them as we ordered (that being said I have no regrets on what I ordered). First I got the Peking duck pancakes, which were more like 4 small thin savoury crapes stuffed with duck toasted peanuts, kimchi, and hoisin. <hl> It was quite delicious but I was expecting more of a fluffy pancake or bun. <hl> The taste was similar to 3030's steamed bun with duck which is great because I miss that menu item. Next I got the brown butter poached halibut. Fish is not something I tend to order at restaurants outside the Maritime but the promise of delicious spaetzle drew me in. The fish was cooked to perfection and the entire dish just blended together perfectly.

I don't often think of perusing the financial district to minimize my hanger, but after a long day of walking the madness set in fast and my partner and I needed to find a solution STAT! Enter Richmond Station... we showed up just past 7pm with no reservations. The place was packed but the hostess managed to find us a seat at the bar. I should note that they do take reservations so they are highly recommended. The service was prompt though from the bar it's hard to see their specials on the board and our waiter failed to mention them as we ordered (that being said I have no regrets on what I ordered). First I got the Peking duck pancakes, which were more like 4 small thin savoury crapes stuffed with duck toasted peanuts, kimchi, and hoisin. <hl> It was quite delicious <hl> but I was expecting more of a fluffy pancake or bun. The taste was similar to 3030's steamed bun with duck which is great because I miss that menu item.Next I got the brown butter poached halibut. Fish is not something I tend to order at restaurants outside the Maritime but the promise of delicious spaetzle drew me in. The fish was cooked to perfection and the entire dish just blended together perfectly.


Question: How is the fish?

Wow Sushi doesn't have the most creative name, but it does invoke thoughts of wow, this is really great sushi!A tiny restaurant with only a handful of tables, Wow Sushi is just south of the Bay & Bloor intersection. If you drive, you'll need to pay for parking at one of the local lots.Their raw fish is above average in quality, think Aoyama quality where all their raw fish melts in your mouth. Everything here, from food quality to japanese staff to decor, screams authenticity.I can't wait to return to Wow Sushi!

Answer: Wow Sushi is just south of the Bay

<hl> Wow Sushi doesn't have the most creative name, but it does invoke thoughts of wow, this is really great sushi!A tiny restaurant with only a handful of tables, Wow Sushi is just south of the Bay & Bloor intersection. <hl> If you drive, you'll need to pay for parking at one of the local lots. Their raw fish is above average in quality, think Aoyama quality where all their raw fish melts in your mouth. Everything here, from food quality to japanese staff to decor, screams authenticity. I can't wait to return to Wow Sushi!

Wow Sushi doesn't have the most creative name, but it does invoke thoughts of wow, this is really great sushi!A tiny restaurant with only a handful of tables, <hl> Wow Sushi is just south of the Bay <hl> & Bloor intersection. If you drive, you'll need to pay for parking at one of the local lots.Their raw fish is above average in quality, think Aoyama quality where all their raw fish melts in your mouth. Everything here, from food quality to japanese staff to decor, screams authenticity.I can't wait to return to Wow Sushi!


Question: What food in California is good?

Restaurant: Khao San RoadCuisine: ThaiLocation: Entertainment DistrictAddress: 326 Adelaide St WPrice Range: $10-151: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: ExcellentFood: 4Service: 3Ambiance: 3Overall: 3.5Extra information:*Vegetarian Option Avail*Closed on Sundays*Take out AvailAfter reading so many reviews and comments online about how crazy they get at busy hours, I made sure to get there early for lunch. They open at 11:30 for lunch on weekdays and I arrived around 11:40 and ended up being 2nd customer walking in for lunch. Restaurant is decent size with small tables for 2, 4 and larger tables for bigger groups- and there is also a bar area where you can dine by yourself.Ordered: Garlic Tofu (Tao Hoo Taud Samoon Prai) 4/5*Fried tofu breaded in a crispy garlic & fresh kaffir lime coating served w/ sweet & tangy garlic sauce for $8.00*11 pieces of semi-hard tofu almost looked like chicken nuggets*A lot of the reviews said it came super hot but it was just hot when I got mine*Usually I don't like tofu but this was bursting with flavor*Because they use semi-hard tofu, it feels like you are eating soft chicken nuggets*Big for an appetizer, it might be good to share between 3-4 people*These deep fried tofu don't even really need the sauce, it's already seasoned within the batter*Sauce is fresh and the sweetness balances out the strong garlic batter*Watch out for garlic breath after eating this (I swear your breath will smell like raw garlic after)*Not recommened if you are on a date!!Ordered: Pad Thai (Street Style) 5/5*Steet Style Pad Thai with broccoli with option of chicken/tofu for $10*Their lunch portions are quite generous*Broccoli pieces looked kind of random sitting on top of the Pad Thai*Chose tofu option for the Pad Thai*This had really good flavor, just sweet enough with spiciness that kicks in after*Notice how the Pad Thai (sauce) is not at all red*It didn't taste artificial or overly ketchupy like many express Thai places do it*This Pad Thai was probably closest to what I had back in Thailand, no doubt*I would go back for this dishOrdered: Khao Soi 3/5*Tender braised beef with egg noodles in a coconut milk enriched curry topped with crisp fried noodles for $10.00*This looked absolutely gorgeous on some of the photos I saw prior to visiting this place*I was looking forward to trying this because it's nothing like what I've tried in the past*Option of braised beef or chicken for this dish, I went with beef cause that's what everyone recommened*Curry is beautiful bright yellow color, very thick and rich and there is a lot of it*Noodles go very well with the coconut curry and the braised beef is very tender*Curry wasn't very hot when it came...not sure if it's suppose to be like that*The way they serve this dish, it makes me think that the curry is suppose to be like soup for this dish*Curry is too thick to be a soup for this dish which makes it quite difficult to eat cause you don't want the curry splattering everywhere*Half way through this, I realized this is somewhat like Islamic Noodles I had at Salad King (see here)*Now they serve Khao Soi at Salad King as well (but haven't tried it there)*I would personally prefer this dish to be served on a pasta plate with less sauce *Curry tasted a little too sweet half way through*I wouldn't recommened eating this if you have nice top on or anything white (or just really be careful)Ordered: Thai Iced Tea (Cha Nom Yen) 4/5*Thai spice and Black tea blended with condensensed milk served over crushed ice for $4.50*This somewhat reminds me of Vietnamese coffee (drip coffee with condensed milk served over ice)*Dark orange liquid in a huge glass filled with ice*This is almost like Chocolate milk without the chocolate but with the bitter tea aftertaste*Good to have with their food, to wash down all the spicinessI know many people compare Khao San Road to Salad King (check out my review here)- saying Khao San Road is authentic Thai and Salad King is somewhat westernized- which I do agree, it's true. Khao San Road's chef doesn't hold back on Thai spices and garlic which allows their dishes to be bursting with Thai flavor. Salad King's dishes are much more toned down and compared to Khao San Road, it could seem a little bland in terms of flavor. Because of the spices, Khao San Road's dishes feels heavy whereas Salad King's dishes seem lighter (if that makes any sense). It's really a personal preferance as to if you prefer Khao San Road or Salad King.Summary: Khao San Road focuses on staying true to Thai flavors, so be aware and get ready to taste some garlic if you've only tried food court Thai food. Personally, I like both places- I def think Khao San Road makes better Pad Thai but if I wanted noodles in coconut curry, I would visit Salad King for Islamic Noodles.

Answer: Ordered: Garlic Tofu (Tao Hoo Taud Samoon Prai) 4/5*Fried tofu breaded in a crispy garlic & fresh kaffir lime coating served w/ sweet & tangy garlic sauce

Restaurant: Khao San RoadCuisine: ThaiLocation: Entertainment DistrictAddress: 326 Adelaide St WPrice Range: $10-151: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: ExcellentFood: 4Service: 3Ambiance: 3Overall: 3.5Extra information:*Vegetarian Option Avail*Closed on Sundays*Take out AvailAfter reading so many reviews and comments online about how crazy they get at busy hours, I made sure to get there early for lunch. They open at 11:30 for lunch on weekdays and I arrived around 11:40 and ended up being 2nd customer walking in for lunch. Restaurant is decent size with small tables for 2, 4 and larger tables for bigger groups- and there is also a bar area where you can dine by yourself. <hl> Ordered: Garlic Tofu (Tao Hoo Taud Samoon Prai) 4/5*Fried tofu breaded in a crispy garlic & fresh kaffir lime coating served w/ sweet & tangy garlic sauce for $8.00*11 pieces of semi-hard tofu almost looked like chicken nuggets*A lot of the reviews said it came super hot but it was just hot when I got mine*Usually I don't like tofu <hl> but this was bursting with flavor*Because they use semi-hard tofu, it feels like you are eating soft chicken nuggets*Big for an appetizer, it might be good to share between 3-4 people*These deep fried tofu don't even really need the sauce, it's already seasoned within the batter*Sauce is fresh and the sweetness balances out the strong garlic batter*Watch out for garlic breath after eating this (I swear your breath will smell like raw garlic after)*Not recommened if you are on a date!!Ordered: Pad Thai (Street Style) 5/5*Steet Style Pad Thai with broccoli with option of chicken/tofu for $10*Their lunch portions are quite generous*Broccoli pieces looked kind of random sitting on top of the Pad Thai*Chose tofu option for the Pad Thai*This had really good flavor, just sweet enough with spiciness that kicks in after*Notice how the Pad Thai (sauce) is not at all red*It didn't taste artificial or overly ketchupy like many express Thai places do it*This Pad Thai was probably closest to what I had back in Thailand, no doubt*I would go back for this dishOrdered: Khao Soi 3/5*Tender braised beef with egg noodles in a coconut milk enriched curry topped with crisp fried noodles for $10.00*This looked absolutely gorgeous on some of the photos I saw prior to visiting this place*I was looking forward to trying this because it's nothing like what I've tried in the past*Option of braised beef or chicken for this dish, I went with beef cause that's what everyone recommened*Curry is beautiful bright yellow color, very thick and rich and there is a lot of it*Noodles go very well with the coconut curry and the braised beef is very tender*Curry wasn't very hot when it came...not sure if it's suppose to be like that*The way they serve this dish, it makes me think that the curry is suppose to be like soup for this dish*Curry is too thick to be a soup for this dish which makes it quite difficult to eat cause you don't want the curry splattering everywhere*Half way through this, I realized this is somewhat like Islamic Noodles I had at Salad King (see here)*Now they serve Khao Soi at Salad King as well (but haven't tried it there)*I would personally prefer this dish to be served on a pasta plate with less sauce *Curry tasted a little too sweet half way through*I wouldn't recommened eating this if you have nice top on or anything white (or just really be careful)Ordered: Thai Iced Tea (Cha Nom Yen) 4/5*Thai spice and Black tea blended with condensensed milk served over crushed ice for $4.50*This somewhat reminds me of Vietnamese coffee (drip coffee with condensed milk served over ice)*Dark orange liquid in a huge glass filled with ice*This is almost like Chocolate milk without the chocolate but with the bitter tea aftertaste*Good to have with their food, to wash down all the spicinessI know many people compare Khao San Road to Salad King (check out my review here)- saying Khao San Road is authentic Thai and Salad King is somewhat westernized- which I do agree, it's true. Khao San Road's chef doesn't hold back on Thai spices and garlic which allows their dishes to be bursting with Thai flavor. Salad King's dishes are much more toned down and compared to Khao San Road, it could seem a little bland in terms of flavor. Because of the spices, Khao San Road's dishes feels heavy whereas Salad King's dishes seem lighter (if that makes any sense). It's really a personal preferance as to if you prefer Khao San Road or Salad King. Summary: Khao San Road focuses on staying true to Thai flavors, so be aware and get ready to taste some garlic if you've only tried food court Thai food. Personally, I like both places- I def think Khao San Road makes better Pad Thai but if I wanted noodles in coconut curry, I would visit Salad King for Islamic Noodles.

Restaurant: Khao San RoadCuisine: ThaiLocation: Entertainment DistrictAddress: 326 Adelaide St WPrice Range: $10-151: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: ExcellentFood: 4Service: 3Ambiance: 3Overall: 3.5Extra information:*Vegetarian Option Avail*Closed on Sundays*Take out AvailAfter reading so many reviews and comments online about how crazy they get at busy hours, I made sure to get there early for lunch. They open at 11:30 for lunch on weekdays and I arrived around 11:40 and ended up being 2nd customer walking in for lunch. Restaurant is decent size with small tables for 2, 4 and larger tables for bigger groups- and there is also a bar area where you can dine by yourself.<hl> Ordered: Garlic Tofu (Tao Hoo Taud Samoon Prai) 4/5*Fried tofu breaded in a crispy garlic & fresh kaffir lime coating served w/ sweet & tangy garlic sauce <hl> for $8.00*11 pieces of semi-hard tofu almost looked like chicken nuggets*A lot of the reviews said it came super hot but it was just hot when I got mine*Usually I don't like tofu but this was bursting with flavor*Because they use semi-hard tofu, it feels like you are eating soft chicken nuggets*Big for an appetizer, it might be good to share between 3-4 people*These deep fried tofu don't even really need the sauce, it's already seasoned within the batter*Sauce is fresh and the sweetness balances out the strong garlic batter*Watch out for garlic breath after eating this (I swear your breath will smell like raw garlic after)*Not recommened if you are on a date!!Ordered: Pad Thai (Street Style) 5/5*Steet Style Pad Thai with broccoli with option of chicken/tofu for $10*Their lunch portions are quite generous*Broccoli pieces looked kind of random sitting on top of the Pad Thai*Chose tofu option for the Pad Thai*This had really good flavor, just sweet enough with spiciness that kicks in after*Notice how the Pad Thai (sauce) is not at all red*It didn't taste artificial or overly ketchupy like many express Thai places do it*This Pad Thai was probably closest to what I had back in Thailand, no doubt*I would go back for this dishOrdered: Khao Soi 3/5*Tender braised beef with egg noodles in a coconut milk enriched curry topped with crisp fried noodles for $10.00*This looked absolutely gorgeous on some of the photos I saw prior to visiting this place*I was looking forward to trying this because it's nothing like what I've tried in the past*Option of braised beef or chicken for this dish, I went with beef cause that's what everyone recommened*Curry is beautiful bright yellow color, very thick and rich and there is a lot of it*Noodles go very well with the coconut curry and the braised beef is very tender*Curry wasn't very hot when it came...not sure if it's suppose to be like that*The way they serve this dish, it makes me think that the curry is suppose to be like soup for this dish*Curry is too thick to be a soup for this dish which makes it quite difficult to eat cause you don't want the curry splattering everywhere*Half way through this, I realized this is somewhat like Islamic Noodles I had at Salad King (see here)*Now they serve Khao Soi at Salad King as well (but haven't tried it there)*I would personally prefer this dish to be served on a pasta plate with less sauce *Curry tasted a little too sweet half way through*I wouldn't recommened eating this if you have nice top on or anything white (or just really be careful)Ordered: Thai Iced Tea (Cha Nom Yen) 4/5*Thai spice and Black tea blended with condensensed milk served over crushed ice for $4.50*This somewhat reminds me of Vietnamese coffee (drip coffee with condensed milk served over ice)*Dark orange liquid in a huge glass filled with ice*This is almost like Chocolate milk without the chocolate but with the bitter tea aftertaste*Good to have with their food, to wash down all the spicinessI know many people compare Khao San Road to Salad King (check out my review here)- saying Khao San Road is authentic Thai and Salad King is somewhat westernized- which I do agree, it's true. Khao San Road's chef doesn't hold back on Thai spices and garlic which allows their dishes to be bursting with Thai flavor. Salad King's dishes are much more toned down and compared to Khao San Road, it could seem a little bland in terms of flavor. Because of the spices, Khao San Road's dishes feels heavy whereas Salad King's dishes seem lighter (if that makes any sense). It's really a personal preferance as to if you prefer Khao San Road or Salad King.Summary: Khao San Road focuses on staying true to Thai flavors, so be aware and get ready to taste some garlic if you've only tried food court Thai food. Personally, I like both places- I def think Khao San Road makes better Pad Thai but if I wanted noodles in coconut curry, I would visit Salad King for Islamic Noodles.


Question: How is the breakfast?

I came here for breakfast with my family. The menu is full of egg puns. Nevertheless they do have a fruit salad plate which is vegan. Fruits are fresh, colorful, and very filling. Display is a work of art! Booths are comfy. Staff is friendly and very accommodating. I wish they had more vegan friendly options like tofu scrambles. Feel free to order toasts / potatoes with no butter. Coffee is bottomless.

Answer: I came here for breakfast with my family

<hl> I came here for breakfast with my family . <hl> The menu is full of egg puns. Nevertheless they do have a fruit salad plate which is vegan. Fruits are fresh, colorful, and very filling. Display is a work of art! Booths are comfy. Staff is friendly and very accommodating. I wish they had more vegan friendly options like tofu scrambles. Feel free to order toasts / potatoes with no butter. Coffee is bottomless.

<hl> I came here for breakfast with my family <hl>. The menu is full of egg puns. Nevertheless they do have a fruit salad plate which is vegan. Fruits are fresh, colorful, and very filling. Display is a work of art! Booths are comfy. Staff is friendly and very accommodating. I wish they had more vegan friendly options like tofu scrambles. Feel free to order toasts / potatoes with no butter. Coffee is bottomless.

<hl> I came here for breakfast with my family <hl> .


Question: How is it selection of?

I knew I'd like this place from the second I heard the Alanis Morissette song playing when I walked in. A modern take on a 90s dive bar, with a bikini top hanging off a pair of deer antlers and a soundtrack that brought me back to my high school days, the bar brings about a refreshing sense of nostalgia. I was quite happy when the bartender gave me the full rundown of the menu, naming all of the specials instead of the usual what can I get you to drink? that I hear at most Toronto bars. They have a pretty big selection of beer and prices that will satisfy any budget. My friend had the chicken fingers, which I know are pretty low brow cuisine, but they were some of the best I've ever had. The space is pretty large and had a good after work crowd when I went. It would be interesting to see what this place is like on the weekends. I will definitely be back!

Answer: They have a pretty big selection of beer and prices that will satisfy any budget

I knew I'd like this place from the second I heard the Alanis Morissette song playing when I walked in. A modern take on a 90s dive bar, with a bikini top hanging off a pair of deer antlers and a soundtrack that brought me back to my high school days, the bar brings about a refreshing sense of nostalgia. I was quite happy when the bartender gave me the full rundown of the menu, naming all of the specials instead of the usual what can I get you to drink? that I hear at most Toronto bars. <hl> They have a pretty big selection of beer and prices that will satisfy any budget . <hl> My friend had the chicken fingers, which I know are pretty low brow cuisine, but they were some of the best I've ever had. The space is pretty large and had a good after work crowd when I went. It would be interesting to see what this place is like on the weekends. I will definitely be back!

I knew I'd like this place from the second I heard the Alanis Morissette song playing when I walked in. A modern take on a 90s dive bar, with a bikini top hanging off a pair of deer antlers and a soundtrack that brought me back to my high school days, the bar brings about a refreshing sense of nostalgia. I was quite happy when the bartender gave me the full rundown of the menu, naming all of the specials instead of the usual what can I get you to drink? that I hear at most Toronto bars. <hl> They have a pretty big selection of beer and prices that will satisfy any budget <hl>. My friend had the chicken fingers, which I know are pretty low brow cuisine, but they were some of the best I've ever had. The space is pretty large and had a good after work crowd when I went. It would be interesting to see what this place is like on the weekends. I will definitely be back!

<hl> They have a pretty big selection of beer and prices that will satisfy any budget <hl> .


Question: Is it ambience?

Answer: Yaaaaaaaas, I am SO glad we decided on this place as our first stop in Toronto. It's got a great location: right on the water in the heart of the Entertainment District. There is no parking (which is to be expected in an area like this) so we paid $30 at a public lot, and that $30 allowed us to stay until 7am the next morning - not bad! Anyway, the atmosphere inside this place is really funky, yet comforting. It doesn't feel generic at all. They have an awesome light fixture dominating the whole place, and a really tall, pretty bar setup. What made this experience so great for us was our server, Max. He was so, so friendly and really knowledgeable and passionate about the different beers they offered too. You could tell he truly knew the answers to the questions we asked and gave us his honest opinion about his favorites. Oh, and I LOVE that they offer wine and mixed drinks in addition to just beers. Perfect for someone like me, who enjoys the atmosphere of breweries, but not the beers so much ;) The prices definitely aren't cheap, but they're not horrible either. For that reason though, we decided that we'd each choose an appetizer as our meal. I went with the poutine which was very, very good, and also like a regular portion size, so, win-win. My boyfriend choose the buffalo cauliflower bites which were also really good, and a lot better than either of us expected. The flourless chocolate torte was our dessert of choice (it was my birthday, after all) and it was definitely very dense. Nothing wrong with it, just not my personal preference. The presentation was outstanding though! Awesome atmosphere, awesome menu, and awesome service.

<hl> Yaaaaaaaas, I am SO glad we decided on this place as our first stop in Toronto. It's got a great location: right on the water in the heart of the Entertainment District. There is no parking (which is to be expected in an area like this) so we paid $30 at a public lot, and that $30 allowed us to stay until 7am the next morning - not bad! Anyway, the atmosphere inside this place is really funky, yet comforting. It doesn't feel generic at all. They have an awesome light fixture dominating the whole place, and a really tall, pretty bar setup. What made this experience so great for us was our server, Max. He was so, so friendly and really knowledgeable and passionate about the different beers they offered too. You could tell he truly knew the answers to the questions we asked and gave us his honest opinion about his favorites. Oh, and I LOVE that they offer wine and mixed drinks in addition to just beers. Perfect for someone like me, who enjoys the atmosphere of breweries, but not the beers so much ;) The prices definitely aren't cheap, but they're not horrible either. For that reason though, we decided that we'd each choose an appetizer as our meal. I went with the poutine which was very, very good, and also like a regular portion size, so, win-win. My boyfriend choose the buffalo cauliflower bites which were also really good, and a lot better than either of us expected. The flourless chocolate torte was our dessert of choice (it was my birthday, after all) and it was definitely very dense. Nothing wrong with it, just not my personal preference. The presentation was outstanding though! Awesome atmosphere, awesome menu, and awesome service. <hl>


Question: How is the quality of the meat?

I came here because of a special occasion to celebrate my parents' anniversary. The view from the top of the tower was magnificent. I loved how the restaurant rotates so I was able to get a different view of Toronto   every time I looked out. We came in the evening before the sunset so we got to see Toronto during the day as well as its night line--like a two-in-one deal! Overall, I would say the best part of this restaurant experience starts and ends with its view. Foodwise, with the cost of each dish, I sort of expected a higher and better quality. To start, the grand seafood platter was sort of disappointing as the lobster and clams were overcooked. I had the smoked mushroom and onion soup as my appetizer and it tasted pretty bland; I could not detect any smokiness flavour at all. My main dish was the cod fish and shrimp, which was alright, but I wish the overall dish was less soupy(?!) because it felt more like an appetizer than an entrée. As for dessert, I loved the lavender ice cream, the flavour was spot on! We also got a complementary dessert because of my parents' anniversary and the orange chocolate was delicious! However, the crème brûlée was a complete disappointment; the top, which is suppose to be a nice thin sugar crust, was flimsy and soft. What makes a crème brûlée A CRÈME BRÛLÉE is the fact that I can crack the top with my spoon!! What they served me was just custard! I do not recommend ordering this dessert. Service, again with the cost of each dish, I expected a more courteous and attentive waiter. Instead, my waiter and his helper was rude. I had to wave my hands like a crazy lady to get his attention a few times to get refills on our drinks and bread. I am just thankful that I did not come with a party of 6 because then, I'll have to pay the obligatory gratuity in my bill. Would I return? Maybe for a special occasion...

Answer: I sort of expected a higher and better quality

I came here because of a special occasion to celebrate my parents' anniversary. The view from the top of the tower was magnificent. I loved how the restaurant rotates so I was able to get a different view of Toronto every time I looked out. We came in the evening before the sunset so we got to see Toronto during the day as well as its night line--like a two-in-one deal! Overall, I would say the best part of this restaurant experience starts and ends with its view. <hl> Foodwise, with the cost of each dish, I sort of expected a higher and better quality . <hl> To start, the grand seafood platter was sort of disappointing as the lobster and clams were overcooked. I had the smoked mushroom and onion soup as my appetizer and it tasted pretty bland; I could not detect any smokiness flavour at all. My main dish was the cod fish and shrimp, which was alright, but I wish the overall dish was less soupy(?!) because it felt more like an appetizer than an entrée. As for dessert, I loved the lavender ice cream, the flavour was spot on! We also got a complementary dessert because of my parents' anniversary and the orange chocolate was delicious! However, the crème brûlée was a complete disappointment; the top, which is suppose to be a nice thin sugar crust, was flimsy and soft. What makes a crème brûlée A CRÈME BRÛLÉE is the fact that I can crack the top with my spoon!! What they served me was just custard! I do not recommend ordering this dessert. Service, again with the cost of each dish, I expected a more courteous and attentive waiter. Instead, my waiter and his helper was rude. I had to wave my hands like a crazy lady to get his attention a few times to get refills on our drinks and bread. I am just thankful that I did not come with a party of 6 because then, I'll have to pay the obligatory gratuity in my bill. Would I return? Maybe for a special occasion...

I came here because of a special occasion to celebrate my parents' anniversary. The view from the top of the tower was magnificent. I loved how the restaurant rotates so I was able to get a different view of Toronto every time I looked out. We came in the evening before the sunset so we got to see Toronto during the day as well as its night line--like a two-in-one deal! Overall, I would say the best part of this restaurant experience starts and ends with its view. Foodwise, with the cost of each dish, <hl> I sort of expected a higher and better quality <hl>. To start, the grand seafood platter was sort of disappointing as the lobster and clams were overcooked. I had the smoked mushroom and onion soup as my appetizer and it tasted pretty bland; I could not detect any smokiness flavour at all. My main dish was the cod fish and shrimp, which was alright, but I wish the overall dish was less soupy(?!) because it felt more like an appetizer than an entrée. As for dessert, I loved the lavender ice cream, the flavour was spot on! We also got a complementary dessert because of my parents' anniversary and the orange chocolate was delicious! However, the crème brûlée was a complete disappointment; the top, which is suppose to be a nice thin sugar crust, was flimsy and soft. What makes a crème brûlée A CRÈME BRÛLÉE is the fact that I can crack the top with my spoon!! What they served me was just custard! I do not recommend ordering this dessert. Service, again with the cost of each dish, I expected a more courteous and attentive waiter. Instead, my waiter and his helper was rude. I had to wave my hands like a crazy lady to get his attention a few times to get refills on our drinks and bread. I am just thankful that I did not come with a party of 6 because then, I'll have to pay the obligatory gratuity in my bill. Would I return? Maybe for a special occasion...

Foodwise, with the cost of each dish, <hl> I sort of expected a higher and better quality <hl> .


Question: What is the quality of appetizer?

The wait for a Wednesday night was long but understandable given the small space of the restaurant. The place is crowded meaning patrons waiting their table will be (im)patiently watching you eat from the sidelines, so eat quickly and don't hang out after your meal! Overall I had no complaints but nothing stood out as exceptional to me. The menu is simple--about a dozen traditional main entrées, about a dozen appetizers, and dessert of the day. The Northern Thai sausage platter appetizer was an unexpected item - it reminded me of steamed Chinese preserved sausages but with more grit and lemongrass. The bean paste sauce that came with it was tasty but didn't tip me over the scale of wanting to order the app again. The green curry served in a coconut was fragrant and satisfying, the option to select spice level suits every palate. The accompanying bowl of jasmine rice was a good size to go with the curry, but on the dry side. A decent selection of beers and other drinks are available, which suits the casual and ethnic atmosphere well. The Thai iced tea is a crowd favourite and many patrons ordered one as they waited for their table - it's on the sweet side but complements perfectly with the spicy menu.

Answer: appetizer was an unexpected item

The wait for a Wednesday night was long but understandable given the small space of the restaurant. The place is crowded meaning patrons waiting their table will be (im)patiently watching you eat from the sidelines, so eat quickly and don't hang out after your meal! Overall I had no complaints but nothing stood out as exceptional to me. The menu is simple--about a dozen traditional main entrées, about a dozen appetizers, and dessert of the day. <hl> The Northern Thai sausage platter appetizer was an unexpected item - it reminded me of steamed Chinese preserved sausages but with more grit and lemongrass. <hl> The bean paste sauce that came with it was tasty but didn't tip me over the scale of wanting to order the app again. The green curry served in a coconut was fragrant and satisfying, the option to select spice level suits every palate. The accompanying bowl of jasmine rice was a good size to go with the curry, but on the dry side. A decent selection of beers and other drinks are available, which suits the casual and ethnic atmosphere well. The Thai iced tea is a crowd favourite and many patrons ordered one as they waited for their table - it's on the sweet side but complements perfectly with the spicy menu.

The wait for a Wednesday night was long but understandable given the small space of the restaurant. The place is crowded meaning patrons waiting their table will be (im)patiently watching you eat from the sidelines, so eat quickly and don't hang out after your meal! Overall I had no complaints but nothing stood out as exceptional to me. The menu is simple--about a dozen traditional main entrées, about a dozen appetizers, and dessert of the day. The Northern Thai sausage platter <hl> appetizer was an unexpected item <hl> - it reminded me of steamed Chinese preserved sausages but with more grit and lemongrass. The bean paste sauce that came with it was tasty but didn't tip me over the scale of wanting to order the app again. The green curry served in a coconut was fragrant and satisfying, the option to select spice level suits every palate. The accompanying bowl of jasmine rice was a good size to go with the curry, but on the dry side. A decent selection of beers and other drinks are available, which suits the casual and ethnic atmosphere well. The Thai iced tea is a crowd favourite and many patrons ordered one as they waited for their table - it's on the sweet side but complements perfectly with the spicy menu.


Question: How is the quality of the food?

Their Kalbi Beef tacos are addicting with the perfect ratio of meat to veg and any of their steamed baos are the perfect cure for you hunger or hangover pangs. I've only every gotten takeout but they have me hooked! delicious but no cheap eat

Answer: delicious

Their Kalbi Beef tacos are addicting with the perfect ratio of meat to veg and any of their steamed baos are the perfect cure for you hunger or hangover pangs. I've only every gotten takeout <hl> but they have me hooked! delicious but no cheap eat <hl>

Their Kalbi Beef tacos are addicting with the perfect ratio of meat to veg and any of their steamed baos are the perfect cure for you hunger or hangover pangs. I've only every gotten takeout but they have me hooked! <hl> delicious <hl> but no cheap eat


Question: How is the server?

After seeing Susur Lee on many shows, I was ecstatic when my friend picked one of his restaurants for her birthday. We booked a reservation for 3, but if you're going during the week day it doesn't really seem like a reso was necessary! The atmosphere was beautiful, dim, and relaxing. We got 4 items which was recommended for 3 peopleObviously we had to get his signature dish, the Singaporean Slaw with Salmon Sashimi. It has 19 ingredients (20 including the salmon) that come together so well in a delicious salad, we wanted to get a second one. But one was enough to feed all three of us! Highly recommend to everyone that goes to Lee's to start off with the slaw.Secondly, we got the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls. At first we were iffy because we kept saying we didn't come here for just spring rolls but our waiter told us that these spring rolls were their second best seller and then we were sold. It was recommended that we ate it like a taco since it can get messy and it did a bit. The spring roll has a lettuce wrap on the outside which helped balance out all the meat with something light and refreshing. It definitely tasted like a cheese burger. I would recommend this too!Then, we got the Peking and Char Sui Duck Breast. To our surprise it came with a lot of wraps (we expected to have like 2 wraps each but ended up with 3 each) The dish came with many things you can put into your pancake and something's you wouldn't find in your typical Chinese restaurant peking duck's. It came with foie gras pate, fried bean curd, two different types of sauces (one was hoisin and I forgot what the other one was) some sort of fruit jam, cilantro, cucumbers, green papaya, and some red spicy thing. I really enjoyed this and was so happy it came with a lot of pancakes. The display for this dish was also very beautiful!Lastly for dessert, we saw the table next to us and because of the presentation we decided to get it too. The Signature French and Chinese Tong Yuen had such an exquisite presentation and was recommended we ate everything in one bite to capture all the flavours. Overall we enjoyed our visit at Lee's and I give everything a 5/5 rating. Food, atmosphere, and service.

Answer: Cheeseburger

After seeing Susur Lee on many shows, I was ecstatic when my friend picked one of his restaurants for her birthday. We booked a reservation for 3, but if you're going during the week day it doesn't really seem like a reso was necessary! The atmosphere was beautiful, dim, and relaxing. We got 4 items which was recommended for 3 peopleObviously we had to get his signature dish, the Singaporean Slaw with Salmon Sashimi. It has 19 ingredients (20 including the salmon) that come together so well in a delicious salad, we wanted to get a second one. But one was enough to feed all three of us! Highly recommend to everyone that goes to Lee's to start off with the slaw. <hl> Secondly, we got the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls. <hl> At first we were iffy because we kept saying we didn't come here for just spring rolls but our waiter told us that these spring rolls were their second best seller and then we were sold. It was recommended that we ate it like a taco since it can get messy and it did a bit. The spring roll has a lettuce wrap on the outside which helped balance out all the meat with something light and refreshing. It definitely tasted like a cheese burger. I would recommend this too!Then, we got the Peking and Char Sui Duck Breast. To our surprise it came with a lot of wraps (we expected to have like 2 wraps each but ended up with 3 each) The dish came with many things you can put into your pancake and something's you wouldn't find in your typical Chinese restaurant peking duck's. It came with foie gras pate, fried bean curd, two different types of sauces (one was hoisin and I forgot what the other one was) some sort of fruit jam, cilantro, cucumbers, green papaya, and some red spicy thing. I really enjoyed this and was so happy it came with a lot of pancakes. The display for this dish was also very beautiful!Lastly for dessert, we saw the table next to us and because of the presentation we decided to get it too. The Signature French and Chinese Tong Yuen had such an exquisite presentation and was recommended we ate everything in one bite to capture all the flavours. Overall we enjoyed our visit at Lee's and I give everything a 5/5 rating. Food, atmosphere, and service.

After seeing Susur Lee on many shows, I was ecstatic when my friend picked one of his restaurants for her birthday. We booked a reservation for 3, but if you're going during the week day it doesn't really seem like a reso was necessary! The atmosphere was beautiful, dim, and relaxing. We got 4 items which was recommended for 3 peopleObviously we had to get his signature dish, the Singaporean Slaw with Salmon Sashimi. It has 19 ingredients (20 including the salmon) that come together so well in a delicious salad, we wanted to get a second one. But one was enough to feed all three of us! Highly recommend to everyone that goes to Lee's to start off with the slaw.Secondly, we got the <hl> Cheeseburger <hl> Spring Rolls. At first we were iffy because we kept saying we didn't come here for just spring rolls but our waiter told us that these spring rolls were their second best seller and then we were sold. It was recommended that we ate it like a taco since it can get messy and it did a bit. The spring roll has a lettuce wrap on the outside which helped balance out all the meat with something light and refreshing. It definitely tasted like a cheese burger. I would recommend this too!Then, we got the Peking and Char Sui Duck Breast. To our surprise it came with a lot of wraps (we expected to have like 2 wraps each but ended up with 3 each) The dish came with many things you can put into your pancake and something's you wouldn't find in your typical Chinese restaurant peking duck's. It came with foie gras pate, fried bean curd, two different types of sauces (one was hoisin and I forgot what the other one was) some sort of fruit jam, cilantro, cucumbers, green papaya, and some red spicy thing. I really enjoyed this and was so happy it came with a lot of pancakes. The display for this dish was also very beautiful!Lastly for dessert, we saw the table next to us and because of the presentation we decided to get it too. The Signature French and Chinese Tong Yuen had such an exquisite presentation and was recommended we ate everything in one bite to capture all the flavours. Overall we enjoyed our visit at Lee's and I give everything a 5/5 rating. Food, atmosphere, and service.


Question: How is the crust?

I thought I would check this place out while in the area to see what the fuss was all about.  Overall, I like the concept, staff very friendly and its clean inside.  The crust was nice - thin, crisp, nice char but soft and pillowy inside, although it lacked the nutty flavour of the old school pizzas I am used to. The toppings were fresh and I like the fact that they allow you to finish the pizza with basil or condiments at no extra charge.  The only flaws I noticed was that the red sauce was too sweet for my liking and mozzarella cheese was a bit bland (had little flavour or stretch that i expect with pizza cheese) and they were skimpy on it.  In terms of chain pizzas, I rank them ahead of most with maybe Pizzaollo and Pizza Nova ahead of them.  The cost for a 11 pie with 3 toppings was $13.15 tax incl.  I can get a 12 pie from Bitondos or Pizza Gigi for roughly $14 and they taste a whole lot better.

Answer: The crust was nice

I thought I would check this place out while in the area to see what the fuss was all about. Overall, I like the concept, staff very friendly and its clean inside. <hl> The crust was nice - thin, crisp, nice char but soft and pillowy inside, although it lacked the nutty flavour of the old school pizzas I am used to. <hl> The toppings were fresh and I like the fact that they allow you to finish the pizza with basil or condiments at no extra charge. The only flaws I noticed was that the red sauce was too sweet for my liking and mozzarella cheese was a bit bland (had little flavour or stretch that i expect with pizza cheese) and they were skimpy on it. In terms of chain pizzas, I rank them ahead of most with maybe Pizzaollo and Pizza Nova ahead of them. The cost for a 11 pie with 3 toppings was $13.15 tax incl. I can get a 12 pie from Bitondos or Pizza Gigi for roughly $14 and they taste a whole lot better.

I thought I would check this place out while in the area to see what the fuss was all about. Overall, I like the concept, staff very friendly and its clean inside. <hl> The crust was nice <hl> - thin, crisp, nice char but soft and pillowy inside, although it lacked the nutty flavour of the old school pizzas I am used to. The toppings were fresh and I like the fact that they allow you to finish the pizza with basil or condiments at no extra charge. The only flaws I noticed was that the red sauce was too sweet for my liking and mozzarella cheese was a bit bland (had little flavour or stretch that i expect with pizza cheese) and they were skimpy on it. In terms of chain pizzas, I rank them ahead of most with maybe Pizzaollo and Pizza Nova ahead of them. The cost for a 11 pie with 3 toppings was $13.15 tax incl. I can get a 12 pie from Bitondos or Pizza Gigi for roughly $14 and they taste a whole lot better.


Question: How did you like the food?

My friend and I both ordered the Siam Noodles based on the waitresses' recommendation. I had the veggie version while she got hers with chicken. We were extremely happy with out choice. The sauce was a peanut and coconut milk combination straight from heaven. The dish was the perfect amount of spicy. My friend wasn't too excited by the chicken but the sauce was too yummy to complain about. We topped the meal of with the mango and sticky rice which was absolutely divine. However, the evening took a turn for the crappy when they started cleaning up the restaurant and putting chairs up on tables around as as we were still eating out meal. We weren't notified that the restaurant was closed and the staff was quite rude about the whole thing. I would still go back as the food was great but I wouldn't go there to have a nice long meal. Maybe even do takeout to avoid the rude staff.

Answer: the food was great but I wouldn't go there to have a nice long meal

My friend and I both ordered the Siam Noodles based on the waitresses' recommendation. I had the veggie version while she got hers with chicken. We were extremely happy with out choice. The sauce was a peanut and coconut milk combination straight from heaven. The dish was the perfect amount of spicy. My friend wasn't too excited by the chicken but the sauce was too yummy to complain about. We topped the meal of with the mango and sticky rice which was absolutely divine. However, the evening took a turn for the crappy when they started cleaning up the restaurant and putting chairs up on tables around as as we were still eating out meal. We weren't notified that the restaurant was closed and the staff was quite rude about the whole thing. <hl> I would still go back as the food was great but I wouldn't go there to have a nice long meal . <hl> Maybe even do takeout to avoid the rude staff.

My friend and I both ordered the Siam Noodles based on the waitresses' recommendation. I had the veggie version while she got hers with chicken. We were extremely happy with out choice. The sauce was a peanut and coconut milk combination straight from heaven. The dish was the perfect amount of spicy. My friend wasn't too excited by the chicken but the sauce was too yummy to complain about. We topped the meal of with the mango and sticky rice which was absolutely divine. However, the evening took a turn for the crappy when they started cleaning up the restaurant and putting chairs up on tables around as as we were still eating out meal. We weren't notified that the restaurant was closed and the staff was quite rude about the whole thing. I would still go back as <hl> the food was great but I wouldn't go there to have a nice long meal <hl>. Maybe even do takeout to avoid the rude staff.

I would still go back as <hl> the food was great but I wouldn't go there to have a nice long meal <hl> .


Question: What do you think about dinner?

Quite the disappointment. Had high expectations for a restaurant owned by Oliver & Bonacini. Service was slow, the kitchen was slow, and the food was underwhelming.

Answer: Had high expectations for a restaurant owned by Oliver & Bonacini. Service was slow, the kitchen was slow, and the food was underwhelming

Quite the disappointment. <hl> Had high expectations for a restaurant owned by Oliver & Bonacini. Service was slow, the kitchen was slow, and the food was underwhelming . <hl>

Quite the disappointment. <hl> Had high expectations for a restaurant owned by Oliver & Bonacini. Service was slow, the kitchen was slow, and the food was underwhelming <hl>.

<hl> Had high expectations for a restaurant owned by Oliver & Bonacini. Service was slow, the kitchen was slow, and the food was underwhelming <hl> .


Question: How is the service?

Overall, extremely unimpressed. In fact, disappointed. Overhyped would be the one word I would use. Also this isn't Japanese food. Don't let the decor, servers, and menu fool you. This is fusion food. The worst kind of food there is. Fusion dilutes a foods culture, heritage, and true flavours so that it's less unique, less tasty, and less bold. Lose lose lose. Also they were VERY loud. I've been to japan. Noone at any restaurant yells that much, that loudly. I was impressed going in. Everything felt authentic. And then the aburi salmon came and that was a delight. Lightly seared salmon with a nice springy texture. Altho, in retrospect, this is in my mind a very nicely done western dish, not a tasty Japanese dish. There's nothing Japanese about it. The salmon actually looked like ahi tuna. Still, it tasted very good and my hopes remained highThen it all went downhill from there. The pumpkin egg thing was soggy and cheap tasting (Chinese restaurants serve the same sauce on pork chops). The other salmon thing at least tasted unique. With a very interesting mix of textures. You had crunchy, slimy, chewy, springy all at once. Too bad the taste wasn't great. The avocados had 3 tiny shrimp (they say prawn) and while the shrimp had flavor, the avocado was sooooo bland. The cod came last and was mushy. Not silky an flaky like fish should be. It was mushy. Altho the preparation most closely resemble something Japanese. Aburi salmon - lightly seared Atlantic salmon sashimi with ponzu sauce and wasabi mayo 6/5 amazing. The texture and flavours are perfectSalmon natto yukke - chopped salmon sashimi with seven friends (natto, shibazuke, takuan, wonton chips, garlic chips, green onion and raw egg yolk) mix them up and wrap it in NORI seaweed. - interesting mix. 3/5Kabocha korokke - deep fried kabocha pumpkin croquette with a boiled egg inside - nothing special. 2/5Gindara - grilled black cod with saikyo miso and white wine sauce 3/5Grilled avocado & prawn with mayo and Panko 3/5Overall satisfaction - 1/5Service - 4/5Value - 0/5

Answer: satisfaction - 1/5Service

Overall, extremely unimpressed. In fact, disappointed. Overhyped would be the one word I would use. Also this isn't Japanese food. Don't let the decor, servers, and menu fool you. This is fusion food. The worst kind of food there is. Fusion dilutes a foods culture, heritage, and true flavours so that it's less unique, less tasty, and less bold. Lose lose lose. Also they were VERY loud. I've been to japan. Noone at any restaurant yells that much, that loudly. I was impressed going in. Everything felt authentic. And then the aburi salmon came and that was a delight. Lightly seared salmon with a nice springy texture. Altho, in retrospect, this is in my mind a very nicely done western dish, not a tasty Japanese dish. There's nothing Japanese about it. The salmon actually looked like ahi tuna. Still, it tasted very good and my hopes remained highThen it all went downhill from there. The pumpkin egg thing was soggy and cheap tasting (Chinese restaurants serve the same sauce on pork chops). The other salmon thing at least tasted unique. With a very interesting mix of textures. You had crunchy, slimy, chewy, springy all at once. Too bad the taste wasn't great. The avocados had 3 tiny shrimp (they say prawn) and while the shrimp had flavor, the avocado was sooooo bland. The cod came last and was mushy. Not silky an flaky like fish should be. It was mushy. Altho the preparation most closely resemble something Japanese. Aburi salmon - lightly seared Atlantic salmon sashimi with ponzu sauce and wasabi mayo 6/5 amazing. The texture and flavours are perfectSalmon natto yukke - chopped salmon sashimi with seven friends (natto, shibazuke, takuan, wonton chips, garlic chips, green onion and raw egg yolk) mix them up and wrap it in NORI seaweed. - interesting mix. 3/5Kabocha korokke - deep fried kabocha pumpkin croquette with a boiled egg inside - nothing special. <hl> 2/5Gindara - grilled black cod with saikyo miso and white wine sauce 3/5Grilled avocado & prawn with mayo and Panko 3/5Overall satisfaction - 1/5Service - 4/5Value - 0/5 <hl>

Overall, extremely unimpressed. In fact, disappointed. Overhyped would be the one word I would use. Also this isn't Japanese food. Don't let the decor, servers, and menu fool you. This is fusion food. The worst kind of food there is. Fusion dilutes a foods culture, heritage, and true flavours so that it's less unique, less tasty, and less bold. Lose lose lose. Also they were VERY loud. I've been to japan. Noone at any restaurant yells that much, that loudly. I was impressed going in. Everything felt authentic. And then the aburi salmon came and that was a delight. Lightly seared salmon with a nice springy texture. Altho, in retrospect, this is in my mind a very nicely done western dish, not a tasty Japanese dish. There's nothing Japanese about it. The salmon actually looked like ahi tuna. Still, it tasted very good and my hopes remained highThen it all went downhill from there. The pumpkin egg thing was soggy and cheap tasting (Chinese restaurants serve the same sauce on pork chops). The other salmon thing at least tasted unique. With a very interesting mix of textures. You had crunchy, slimy, chewy, springy all at once. Too bad the taste wasn't great. The avocados had 3 tiny shrimp (they say prawn) and while the shrimp had flavor, the avocado was sooooo bland. The cod came last and was mushy. Not silky an flaky like fish should be. It was mushy. Altho the preparation most closely resemble something Japanese. Aburi salmon - lightly seared Atlantic salmon sashimi with ponzu sauce and wasabi mayo 6/5 amazing. The texture and flavours are perfectSalmon natto yukke - chopped salmon sashimi with seven friends (natto, shibazuke, takuan, wonton chips, garlic chips, green onion and raw egg yolk) mix them up and wrap it in NORI seaweed. - interesting mix. 3/5Kabocha korokke - deep fried kabocha pumpkin croquette with a boiled egg inside - nothing special. 2/5Gindara - grilled black cod with saikyo miso and white wine sauce 3/5Grilled avocado & prawn with mayo and Panko 3/5Overall <hl> satisfaction - 1/5Service <hl> - 4/5Value - 0/5


Question: How did you like the dish?

I came here to celebrate my birthday a few days ago because of all the great things I've heard about it! I was extremely excited, and rightfully so. This restaurant has a fancy upscale vibe to it and looks stunning on both the inside and outside. The atmosphere is perfect for a celebration, but still OK for a casual meal. I came mainly to try the aburi sushi, and it truly was the highlight of my dinner!The service was GREAT. Everyone was so polite and friendly from the moment we walked in to when we walked out. The servers are incredibly attentive and the food expeditors really make sure to describe what your dish is made out of as they come out. I really liked the detail in these descriptions. The place is pricey, but it's worth it for the quality of food and service. Overall, I had an amazing time at Miku!Here is a small breakdown of what I ordered and my thoughts on it:Albacore Tuna and Wakame Tartare ($18) - thought this tasted pretty good. The tuna was fresh, and it came with avocados which is my favourite. It was a cool item to try, but I probably wouldn't buy it again.Salmon Oshi Sushi ($17) - this was the best part of my dinner and I would honestly come back just to buy this again. I absolutely love it! And you probably won't be able to find aburi sushi like this in Toronto (other than at JaBistro).Red Wave Roll ($18) & Miku Roll ($22) - got 1/2 of each. Both were must haves!! I personally enjoyed the red wave roll much more though (not a big fan of uni, but I LOVE tuna). Aburi Sushi Sampler ($20) - perfect dish to start off with because you get to try a variety of different things! I'd totally recommend this to anyone who's in for trying something new.Atlantic Salmon Sashimi (6 pieces for $16) - salmon sashimi has always been one of my favourite things to eat, but I didn't find anything too special about the sashimi here. Tasted great, fresh, but not TO DIE FOR or anything like that! Just average.Uni (Sea Urchin) and Cho Toro (Tuna Belly) at market prices - I LOVED the tuna so much!! I want to go back just to have more! Didn't enjoy the uni at all though. It was my first time trying it, and it tastes extremely seafoody! It's a bit of an acquired taste and was certainly not right for me.Green Tea Opera Dessert ($13) - the green tea ice cream tasted pretty regular to me, but the CAKE with many layers to it was absolutely delicious! Must try if you're into the green tea flavour.

Answer: fancy

I came here to celebrate my birthday a few days ago because of all the great things I've heard about it! I was extremely excited, and rightfully so. <hl> This restaurant has a fancy upscale vibe to it and looks stunning on both the inside and outside. <hl> The atmosphere is perfect for a celebration, but still OK for a casual meal. I came mainly to try the aburi sushi, and it truly was the highlight of my dinner!The service was GREAT. Everyone was so polite and friendly from the moment we walked in to when we walked out. The servers are incredibly attentive and the food expeditors really make sure to describe what your dish is made out of as they come out. I really liked the detail in these descriptions. The place is pricey, but it's worth it for the quality of food and service. Overall, I had an amazing time at Miku!Here is a small breakdown of what I ordered and my thoughts on it:Albacore Tuna and Wakame Tartare ($18) - thought this tasted pretty good. The tuna was fresh, and it came with avocados which is my favourite. It was a cool item to try, but I probably wouldn't buy it again. Salmon Oshi Sushi ($17) - this was the best part of my dinner and I would honestly come back just to buy this again. I absolutely love it! And you probably won't be able to find aburi sushi like this in Toronto (other than at JaBistro).Red Wave Roll ($18) & Miku Roll ($22) - got 1/2 of each. Both were must haves!! I personally enjoyed the red wave roll much more though (not a big fan of uni, but I LOVE tuna). Aburi Sushi Sampler ($20) - perfect dish to start off with because you get to try a variety of different things! I'd totally recommend this to anyone who's in for trying something new. Atlantic Salmon Sashimi (6 pieces for $16) - salmon sashimi has always been one of my favourite things to eat, but I didn't find anything too special about the sashimi here. Tasted great, fresh, but not TO DIE FOR or anything like that! Just average. Uni (Sea Urchin) and Cho Toro (Tuna Belly) at market prices - I LOVED the tuna so much!! I want to go back just to have more! Didn't enjoy the uni at all though. It was my first time trying it, and it tastes extremely seafoody! It's a bit of an acquired taste and was certainly not right for me. Green Tea Opera Dessert ($13) - the green tea ice cream tasted pretty regular to me, but the CAKE with many layers to it was absolutely delicious! Must try if you're into the green tea flavour.

I came here to celebrate my birthday a few days ago because of all the great things I've heard about it! I was extremely excited, and rightfully so. This restaurant has a <hl> fancy <hl> upscale vibe to it and looks stunning on both the inside and outside. The atmosphere is perfect for a celebration, but still OK for a casual meal. I came mainly to try the aburi sushi, and it truly was the highlight of my dinner!The service was GREAT. Everyone was so polite and friendly from the moment we walked in to when we walked out. The servers are incredibly attentive and the food expeditors really make sure to describe what your dish is made out of as they come out. I really liked the detail in these descriptions. The place is pricey, but it's worth it for the quality of food and service. Overall, I had an amazing time at Miku!Here is a small breakdown of what I ordered and my thoughts on it:Albacore Tuna and Wakame Tartare ($18) - thought this tasted pretty good. The tuna was fresh, and it came with avocados which is my favourite. It was a cool item to try, but I probably wouldn't buy it again.Salmon Oshi Sushi ($17) - this was the best part of my dinner and I would honestly come back just to buy this again. I absolutely love it! And you probably won't be able to find aburi sushi like this in Toronto (other than at JaBistro).Red Wave Roll ($18) & Miku Roll ($22) - got 1/2 of each. Both were must haves!! I personally enjoyed the red wave roll much more though (not a big fan of uni, but I LOVE tuna). Aburi Sushi Sampler ($20) - perfect dish to start off with because you get to try a variety of different things! I'd totally recommend this to anyone who's in for trying something new.Atlantic Salmon Sashimi (6 pieces for $16) - salmon sashimi has always been one of my favourite things to eat, but I didn't find anything too special about the sashimi here. Tasted great, fresh, but not TO DIE FOR or anything like that! Just average.Uni (Sea Urchin) and Cho Toro (Tuna Belly) at market prices - I LOVED the tuna so much!! I want to go back just to have more! Didn't enjoy the uni at all though. It was my first time trying it, and it tastes extremely seafoody! It's a bit of an acquired taste and was certainly not right for me.Green Tea Opera Dessert ($13) - the green tea ice cream tasted pretty regular to me, but the CAKE with many layers to it was absolutely delicious! Must try if you're into the green tea flavour.


Question: How is food?

4 stars only because of the $5 menu items and because the food was pretty good but it's actually closer to a 3.5.It was my first time there and I found it okay. They seated my group within a decent amount of time.The environment was loud and quite dimly lit Not a great place for large groups, but it would be nice for smaller groups. I liked the mix of music.The service made me want to drown in my tears. Just kidding. It wasn't that bad. But it wasn't great, either. Teenagers probably could've done a better job then they did. You know the typical requirements to be a server? Out-going? Helpful? Happy? Our server was none of those. She was kind of emotionless. The food came out kind of slowly, and a bunch of different people brought our food to us. I ordered the Works Burger with fries (comes with your choice of either fries, a soup or a salad), and the fried apple pie (comes with vanilla icecream - which they should consider selling alone because what if you don't have the room for the apple pie but you have a second stomach for icecream?). I enjoyed both of them. Their portion sizes are great too! We paid for our bills individually, and could see that the server automatically put in a 20% tip, without disclosing it at all. Kind of rude, no? At least tell your customers in advance.

Answer: food was pretty

<hl> 4 stars only because of the $5 menu items and because the food was pretty good <hl> but it's actually closer to a 3.5.It was my first time there and I found it okay. They seated my group within a decent amount of time. The environment was loud and quite dimly lit Not a great place for large groups, but it would be nice for smaller groups. I liked the mix of music. The service made me want to drown in my tears. Just kidding. It wasn't that bad. But it wasn't great, either. Teenagers probably could've done a better job then they did. You know the typical requirements to be a server? Out-going? Helpful? Happy? Our server was none of those. She was kind of emotionless. The food came out kind of slowly, and a bunch of different people brought our food to us. I ordered the Works Burger with fries (comes with your choice of either fries, a soup or a salad), and the fried apple pie (comes with vanilla icecream - which they should consider selling alone because what if you don't have the room for the apple pie but you have a second stomach for icecream?). I enjoyed both of them. Their portion sizes are great too! We paid for our bills individually, and could see that the server automatically put in a 20% tip, without disclosing it at all. Kind of rude, no? At least tell your customers in advance.

4 stars only because of the $5 menu items and because the <hl> food was pretty <hl> good but it's actually closer to a 3.5.It was my first time there and I found it okay. They seated my group within a decent amount of time.The environment was loud and quite dimly lit Not a great place for large groups, but it would be nice for smaller groups. I liked the mix of music.The service made me want to drown in my tears. Just kidding. It wasn't that bad. But it wasn't great, either. Teenagers probably could've done a better job then they did. You know the typical requirements to be a server? Out-going? Helpful? Happy? Our server was none of those. She was kind of emotionless. The food came out kind of slowly, and a bunch of different people brought our food to us. I ordered the Works Burger with fries (comes with your choice of either fries, a soup or a salad), and the fried apple pie (comes with vanilla icecream - which they should consider selling alone because what if you don't have the room for the apple pie but you have a second stomach for icecream?). I enjoyed both of them. Their portion sizes are great too! We paid for our bills individually, and could see that the server automatically put in a 20% tip, without disclosing it at all. Kind of rude, no? At least tell your customers in advance.


Question: How is the quality of the dish?

Fusion kitchen at its best... We got the chef's menu. They kept bringing all these dishes while we enjoyed the food and the company. The Singapore slaw is no any slaw.. It's the slaw of slaws. We started our meal with slaw and ended it with slaw, not to mention all the great dishes that were in between. I was filled up to the brim by the end of the night.

Answer: not to mention all the great dishes

Fusion kitchen at its best... We got the chef's menu. They kept bringing all these dishes while we enjoyed the food and the company. The Singapore slaw is no any slaw.. It's the slaw of slaws. <hl> We started our meal with slaw and ended it with slaw, not to mention all the great dishes that were in between. <hl> I was filled up to the brim by the end of the night.

Fusion kitchen at its best... We got the chef's menu. They kept bringing all these dishes while we enjoyed the food and the company. The Singapore slaw is no any slaw.. It's the slaw of slaws. We started our meal with slaw and ended it with slaw, <hl> not to mention all the great dishes <hl> that were in between. I was filled up to the brim by the end of the night.


Question: What do you think about the service?

The atmosphere is the best part about this place. The food is decent, but the small portions just don't justify the price. The roasted corn salad comes out in three tiny little cups (why?). And at $9.50!! The tacos are so small that by the time the server comes over so you can ask for some hot sauce you're  the way finished... $16.99!However the hot sauce they did bring (burn habanero?) was Amazing!! Best part of the meal.Great for the patio and a margarita, not worth it for a meal in the winter.

Answer: Amazing

The atmosphere is the best part about this place. The food is decent, but the small portions just don't justify the price. The roasted corn salad comes out in three tiny little cups (why?). And at $9.50!! The tacos are so small <hl> that by the time the server comes over so you can ask for some hot sauce you're the way finished... $16.99!However the hot sauce they did bring (burn habanero?) was Amazing !! <hl> Best part of the meal. Great for the patio and a margarita, not worth it for a meal in the winter.

The atmosphere is the best part about this place. The food is decent, but the small portions just don't justify the price. The roasted corn salad comes out in three tiny little cups (why?). And at $9.50!! The tacos are so small that by the time the server comes over so you can ask for some hot sauce you're the way finished... $16.99!However the hot sauce they did bring (burn habanero?) was <hl> Amazing <hl>!! Best part of the meal.Great for the patio and a margarita, not worth it for a meal in the winter.

that by the time the server comes over so you can ask for some hot sauce you're the way finished... $16.99!However the hot sauce they did bring (burn habanero?) was <hl> Amazing <hl> !!


Question: Where do I buy that cocktail?

Amazing bar.  Drinks are pricey but I always order the most expensive one. Smoked Vanilla Manhattan.  It is the best cocktail I have had, hands down.  Frankie the owner is very polite.

Answer: Amazing bar

Amazing bar .

<hl> Amazing bar . <hl> Drinks are pricey but I always order the most expensive one. Smoked Vanilla Manhattan. It is the best cocktail I have had, hands down. Frankie the owner is very polite.

<hl> Amazing bar <hl>. Drinks are pricey but I always order the most expensive one. Smoked Vanilla Manhattan. It is the best cocktail I have had, hands down. Frankie the owner is very polite.


Question: How was the service?

Went with two friends for Winterlicious.. but had the signature 19 ingredient salad as well - it's a DO NOT MISS item - I could eat it for dinner several times a week and not get bored - textures and tastes are amazing!  The rest of the meal did not disappoint either - we left full and happy. Service was right on point and the decor is lovely with a nice atmosphere. I will definitely return to try other things!

Answer: Service was right

Went with two friends for Winterlicious.. but had the signature 19 ingredient salad as well - it's a DO NOT MISS item - I could eat it for dinner several times a week and not get bored - textures and tastes are amazing! The rest of the meal did not disappoint either - we left full and happy. <hl> Service was right on point and the decor is lovely with a nice atmosphere. <hl> I will definitely return to try other things!

Went with two friends for Winterlicious.. but had the signature 19 ingredient salad as well - it's a DO NOT MISS item - I could eat it for dinner several times a week and not get bored - textures and tastes are amazing! The rest of the meal did not disappoint either - we left full and happy. <hl> Service was right <hl> on point and the decor is lovely with a nice atmosphere. I will definitely return to try other things!


Question: How is the beer?

I love Mill street! Amazing local beer and great food! Try the meat and cheese platter it's to die for.

Answer: beer and great food

Amazing local beer and great food !

I love Mill street! <hl> Amazing local beer and great food ! <hl> Try the meat and cheese platter it's to die for.

I love Mill street! Amazing local <hl> beer and great food <hl>! Try the meat and cheese platter it's to die for.

Amazing local <hl> beer and great food <hl> !


Question: How is the meat?

Ramen joints litter the Church/Dundas area and picking the best one has been my goal.Hokkaido is damn near the top of my ramen list.We trekked to Hokkaido on a cold snowy day and the ramen warmed us up quickly. Service was good and restaurant was genuinely Japanese.I had the Toroniku Shoyu Ramen which was outstanding. The broth was good but could have been creamier for my liking. The meat was cooked and simmered well and packed a good punch. Noodles were what stood out the most as they were not too hard with good chew. I find ramen places often have noodles that are too tough but not here - soft and chewy at the same time. We also ordered gyoza which was tasty. It was not crispy enough but would suffice.Price was expensive but fair. The portion and quality made up for the high price.My recommendations:1. Order from the premium ramens - they're worth it2. Don't come here too often unless you're balling3. Come hungry because sizes are liberal

Answer: was good

Ramen joints litter the Church/Dundas area and picking the best one has been my goal. Hokkaido is damn near the top of my ramen list. We trekked to Hokkaido on a cold snowy day and the ramen warmed us up quickly. <hl> Service was good and restaurant was genuinely Japanese. <hl> I had the Toroniku Shoyu Ramen which was outstanding. The broth was good but could have been creamier for my liking. The meat was cooked and simmered well and packed a good punch. Noodles were what stood out the most as they were not too hard with good chew. I find ramen places often have noodles that are too tough but not here - soft and chewy at the same time. We also ordered gyoza which was tasty. It was not crispy enough but would suffice. Price was expensive but fair. The portion and quality made up for the high price. My recommendations:1. Order from the premium ramens - they're worth it2. Don't come here too often unless you're balling3. Come hungry because sizes are liberal

Ramen joints litter the Church/Dundas area and picking the best one has been my goal.Hokkaido is damn near the top of my ramen list.We trekked to Hokkaido on a cold snowy day and the ramen warmed us up quickly. Service <hl> was good <hl> and restaurant was genuinely Japanese.I had the Toroniku Shoyu Ramen which was outstanding. The broth was good but could have been creamier for my liking. The meat was cooked and simmered well and packed a good punch. Noodles were what stood out the most as they were not too hard with good chew. I find ramen places often have noodles that are too tough but not here - soft and chewy at the same time. We also ordered gyoza which was tasty. It was not crispy enough but would suffice.Price was expensive but fair. The portion and quality made up for the high price.My recommendations:1. Order from the premium ramens - they're worth it2. Don't come here too often unless you're balling3. Come hungry because sizes are liberal


Question: How is the spicy food?

Good thai food downtown, nice and spicy, service was good and turn around was quick, portion was a decent size. nice flavours!

Answer: Good thai food downtown, nice and spicy

<hl> Good thai food downtown, nice and spicy , service was good and turn around was quick, portion was a decent size. <hl> nice flavours!

<hl> Good thai food downtown, nice and spicy <hl>, service was good and turn around was quick, portion was a decent size. nice flavours!

<hl> Good thai food downtown, nice and spicy <hl> , service was good and turn around was quick, portion was a decent size.


Question: Where is the best variety of flavors?

Ever the fan of this small Toronto chain, and only ever experiencing the Junction location on Dundas before I jumped at the opportunity  to try out the place where it all started last weekend.If you're looking to try any of the 4 Playa Cabanas out, I recommend you make resos and make them early in the week. We were lucky when trying to make a reso for 4 on a Friday at the last minute that they were able to fit us in for a set amount of time. Parking is a bit wonky here so I'd recommend you also hail a cab to get here as I'm not sure that taking the TTC to get here is possible later on in the evenings/weekends.We grabbed our table and hunkered down for what I anticipated would be an equally amazing meal to what I've come to expect. It's a small place, and when packed you'd be hard pressed to back your chair up without backing into someone so if you like your space then maybe pick a less busy night. That said, if you like a cozy lively dining experience then this is your jimmy-jam friendo!What I liked:- Three choices in guacamole (mild medium and hot), we ordered a hot for the fellas and a mild for our ladies who weren't as fond as the spice. I'm no master spice connoisseur but the hot was a 2 alarm at best (our of 5) so I think even someone with spice sensitivity can handle it. Came out quick with amazing tortilla chips as expected. Always a winner - Tacos, the short rib tacos are the house speciality and they certainly deliver in taste and in presentation. The meat was tender the fillings were excellent and the tortillas were a lovely cross between soft and crispy.- service, friendly, helpful and attentive. Despire beign slammed, we never waited too long for anything including re-ups on drinks and/or asking questionsWhat I didn't like:- Tacos, yes I know I said I liked them, and I definitely do, but unlike the Hacienda and Cantina locations, you're only allowed to order 3 of the same kind of tacos, where the other locations you can order singles. To get a fourth of the same kind will run you and extra $4. Just my preference but I like my choice when I'm splurging my calories on a taco night out- Space, As i mentioned, it's a tight fit, I like a little more room, not much but a little.Overall a good experience, but I'm definitely more partial to Cantina and I'm looking forward to trying Hacienda soon as well as their new Annex location which is a Korean fusion style joint!Eatcrest Out!PS - even saw titan of Canadian grocery business Gaelan Weston doing taco take-away while we were eating. Not a big sighting, but cool to know a multi-billionaire still enjoys good tacos at the same spot the rest of us do.

Answer: Ever the fan of this small Toronto chain

<hl> Ever the fan of this small Toronto chain , and only ever experiencing the Junction location on Dundas before I jumped at the opportunity to try out the place where it all started last weekend. <hl> If you're looking to try any of the 4 Playa Cabanas out, I recommend you make resos and make them early in the week. We were lucky when trying to make a reso for 4 on a Friday at the last minute that they were able to fit us in for a set amount of time. Parking is a bit wonky here so I'd recommend you also hail a cab to get here as I'm not sure that taking the TTC to get here is possible later on in the evenings/weekends. We grabbed our table and hunkered down for what I anticipated would be an equally amazing meal to what I've come to expect. It's a small place, and when packed you'd be hard pressed to back your chair up without backing into someone so if you like your space then maybe pick a less busy night. That said, if you like a cozy lively dining experience then this is your jimmy-jam friendo!What I liked:- Three choices in guacamole (mild medium and hot), we ordered a hot for the fellas and a mild for our ladies who weren't as fond as the spice. I'm no master spice connoisseur but the hot was a 2 alarm at best (our of 5) so I think even someone with spice sensitivity can handle it. Came out quick with amazing tortilla chips as expected. Always a winner - Tacos, the short rib tacos are the house speciality and they certainly deliver in taste and in presentation. The meat was tender the fillings were excellent and the tortillas were a lovely cross between soft and crispy.- service, friendly, helpful and attentive. Despire beign slammed, we never waited too long for anything including re-ups on drinks and/or asking questionsWhat I didn't like:- Tacos, yes I know I said I liked them, and I definitely do, but unlike the Hacienda and Cantina locations, you're only allowed to order 3 of the same kind of tacos, where the other locations you can order singles. To get a fourth of the same kind will run you and extra $4. Just my preference but I like my choice when I'm splurging my calories on a taco night out- Space, As i mentioned, it's a tight fit, I like a little more room, not much but a little. Overall a good experience, but I'm definitely more partial to Cantina and I'm looking forward to trying Hacienda soon as well as their new Annex location which is a Korean fusion style joint!Eatcrest Out!PS - even saw titan of Canadian grocery business Gaelan Weston doing taco take-away while we were eating. Not a big sighting, but cool to know a multi-billionaire still enjoys good tacos at the same spot the rest of us do.

<hl> Ever the fan of this small Toronto chain <hl>, and only ever experiencing the Junction location on Dundas before I jumped at the opportunity to try out the place where it all started last weekend.If you're looking to try any of the 4 Playa Cabanas out, I recommend you make resos and make them early in the week. We were lucky when trying to make a reso for 4 on a Friday at the last minute that they were able to fit us in for a set amount of time. Parking is a bit wonky here so I'd recommend you also hail a cab to get here as I'm not sure that taking the TTC to get here is possible later on in the evenings/weekends.We grabbed our table and hunkered down for what I anticipated would be an equally amazing meal to what I've come to expect. It's a small place, and when packed you'd be hard pressed to back your chair up without backing into someone so if you like your space then maybe pick a less busy night. That said, if you like a cozy lively dining experience then this is your jimmy-jam friendo!What I liked:- Three choices in guacamole (mild medium and hot), we ordered a hot for the fellas and a mild for our ladies who weren't as fond as the spice. I'm no master spice connoisseur but the hot was a 2 alarm at best (our of 5) so I think even someone with spice sensitivity can handle it. Came out quick with amazing tortilla chips as expected. Always a winner - Tacos, the short rib tacos are the house speciality and they certainly deliver in taste and in presentation. The meat was tender the fillings were excellent and the tortillas were a lovely cross between soft and crispy.- service, friendly, helpful and attentive. Despire beign slammed, we never waited too long for anything including re-ups on drinks and/or asking questionsWhat I didn't like:- Tacos, yes I know I said I liked them, and I definitely do, but unlike the Hacienda and Cantina locations, you're only allowed to order 3 of the same kind of tacos, where the other locations you can order singles. To get a fourth of the same kind will run you and extra $4. Just my preference but I like my choice when I'm splurging my calories on a taco night out- Space, As i mentioned, it's a tight fit, I like a little more room, not much but a little.Overall a good experience, but I'm definitely more partial to Cantina and I'm looking forward to trying Hacienda soon as well as their new Annex location which is a Korean fusion style joint!Eatcrest Out!PS - even saw titan of Canadian grocery business Gaelan Weston doing taco take-away while we were eating. Not a big sighting, but cool to know a multi-billionaire still enjoys good tacos at the same spot the rest of us do.

<hl> Ever the fan of this small Toronto chain <hl> , and only ever experiencing the Junction location on Dundas before I jumped at the opportunity to try out the place where it all started last weekend.


Question: How do you like egg?

Great breakfast (ginger pancakes and eggs benny)! Fast service, delicious food and simple but solid breakfast/brunch menu. Highly recommended.

Answer: Great breakfast

<hl> Great breakfast (ginger pancakes and eggs benny)! <hl> Fast service, delicious food and simple but solid breakfast/brunch menu. Highly recommended.

<hl> Great breakfast <hl> (ginger pancakes and eggs benny)! Fast service, delicious food and simple but solid breakfast/brunch menu. Highly recommended.


Question: What about the tacos?

Delicious tacos and very fresh. Each taco is pretty big (and a little more pricey than you'd expect), I had 2 and was full. Not much seats.

Answer: Delicious tacos and very fresh

Delicious tacos and very fresh .

<hl> Delicious tacos and very fresh . <hl> Each taco is pretty big (and a little more pricey than you'd expect), I had 2 and was full. Not much seats.

<hl> Delicious tacos and very fresh <hl>. Each taco is pretty big (and a little more pricey than you'd expect), I had 2 and was full. Not much seats.

<hl> Delicious tacos and very fresh <hl> .


Question: How is the sushi?

The uni and seared fish are so good! I had the deluxe sushi dinner, which includes miso soup, small salad, 12 nigiri and a tempura roll for $30. It's slightly pricier than the 2 dollar signs suggest, but the fish was super fresh and delicious so it was well worth it! I love that they served a good variety of fish, and the presentation was beautiful. I also received an interesting free desert: a mint hand roll.The service was friendly, though I got my bill before I asked for it, which makes sense considering how tiny the place is. I arrived around 5pm on a Tuesday, so I didn't have to wait, but I'm guessing any later the place would be packed. I really like the atmosphere. It's a small and quaint space, and you can watch the chefs as they speedily prepare your sushi. I'll definitely be back to try their specialty rolls and otoro!

Answer: the fish was super fresh and delicious

The uni and seared fish are so good! I had the deluxe sushi dinner, which includes miso soup, small salad, 12 nigiri and a tempura roll for $30. <hl> It's slightly pricier than the 2 dollar signs suggest, but the fish was super fresh and delicious so it was well worth it! <hl> I love that they served a good variety of fish, and the presentation was beautiful. I also received an interesting free desert: a mint hand roll. The service was friendly, though I got my bill before I asked for it, which makes sense considering how tiny the place is. I arrived around 5pm on a Tuesday, so I didn't have to wait, but I'm guessing any later the place would be packed. I really like the atmosphere. It's a small and quaint space, and you can watch the chefs as they speedily prepare your sushi. I'll definitely be back to try their specialty rolls and otoro!

The uni and seared fish are so good! I had the deluxe sushi dinner, which includes miso soup, small salad, 12 nigiri and a tempura roll for $30. It's slightly pricier than the 2 dollar signs suggest, but <hl> the fish was super fresh and delicious <hl> so it was well worth it! I love that they served a good variety of fish, and the presentation was beautiful. I also received an interesting free desert: a mint hand roll.The service was friendly, though I got my bill before I asked for it, which makes sense considering how tiny the place is. I arrived around 5pm on a Tuesday, so I didn't have to wait, but I'm guessing any later the place would be packed. I really like the atmosphere. It's a small and quaint space, and you can watch the chefs as they speedily prepare your sushi. I'll definitely be back to try their specialty rolls and otoro!


Question: How is the table?

So happy that Yelp led us to possibly the best Thai food in Toronto! There is definitely a vibe in this restaurant - the music was a little loud, the tables were very close together, and it seems to cater to younger people, but we had no problems with it. It was packed during lunch time, and I expect probably during dinner time as well, so plan accordingly.The menus were colorful and descriptive -- my boyfriend has a deadly shellfish allergy, and they were able to accommodate his allergies by taking out oyster sauce and shrimp paste (with no detriment to the taste), so A++ for that. We ordered the chicken pad thai (YUM, BEST EVER!), and the braised beef Khao Soi. I've never had such good Khao Soi -- they said that they were sold out of chicken drumsticks, but I bet it's even better with the drummies. The prices are a little expensive for lunch, but it is SO WORTH IT. Would absolutely come back again!

Answer: the tables were very close together

So happy that Yelp led us to possibly the best Thai food in Toronto! <hl> There is definitely a vibe in this restaurant - the music was a little loud, the tables were very close together , and it seems to cater to younger people, but we had no problems with it. <hl> It was packed during lunch time, and I expect probably during dinner time as well, so plan accordingly. The menus were colorful and descriptive -- my boyfriend has a deadly shellfish allergy, and they were able to accommodate his allergies by taking out oyster sauce and shrimp paste (with no detriment to the taste), so A++ for that. We ordered the chicken pad thai (YUM, BEST EVER!), and the braised beef Khao Soi. I've never had such good Khao Soi -- they said that they were sold out of chicken drumsticks, but I bet it's even better with the drummies. The prices are a little expensive for lunch, but it is SO WORTH IT. Would absolutely come back again!

So happy that Yelp led us to possibly the best Thai food in Toronto! There is definitely a vibe in this restaurant - the music was a little loud, <hl> the tables were very close together <hl>, and it seems to cater to younger people, but we had no problems with it. It was packed during lunch time, and I expect probably during dinner time as well, so plan accordingly.The menus were colorful and descriptive -- my boyfriend has a deadly shellfish allergy, and they were able to accommodate his allergies by taking out oyster sauce and shrimp paste (with no detriment to the taste), so A++ for that. We ordered the chicken pad thai (YUM, BEST EVER!), and the braised beef Khao Soi. I've never had such good Khao Soi -- they said that they were sold out of chicken drumsticks, but I bet it's even better with the drummies. The prices are a little expensive for lunch, but it is SO WORTH IT. Would absolutely come back again!

There is definitely a vibe in this restaurant - the music was a little loud, <hl> the tables were very close together <hl> , and it seems to cater to younger people, but we had no problems with it.