Question: Is it service?

This is a one-time deal if you are more about food than you are about flash. The venue is beautiful, well decorated and sticks to the Mexican theme. Great for pictures and lots of ooh and ahhs.Service was friendly but nothing exceptional. They were happy to split bills for our group of 9 which was very helpful. They also sent a round of complimentary tequila shots. Nice touch :)If this was a bar or lounge I would have scored it higher but it is a restaurant and that's where it wanders into meh territory. We shared the following taco dishes. You get 3 of the same variety for $15.Shrimp: this was more than a medium spice, which I love but no warning on the menu. Also served on something akin to a naan bread rather than a classic corn taco.Baja: typical fried fish taco with slaw. Doesn't even come close to La Carnita. This actually came on a traditional corn shell.Braised beef: also served on a naan bread, and ridcilously over salted.To drink we had a pitcher of red wine sangria ($39) and it was okay but not super flavourful.All in all, go once try it out but don't say I didn't warn you. This is more style than substance and I was really hoping the food would be more exceptional.

Answer: Service was friendly but nothing exceptional

This is a one-time deal if you are more about food than you are about flash. The venue is beautiful, well decorated and sticks to the Mexican theme. Great for pictures and lots of ooh and ahhs. <hl> Service was friendly but nothing exceptional . <hl> They were happy to split bills for our group of 9 which was very helpful. They also sent a round of complimentary tequila shots. Nice touch :) If this was a bar or lounge I would have scored it higher but it is a restaurant and that's where it wanders into meh territory. We shared the following taco dishes. You get 3 of the same variety for $15.Shrimp: this was more than a medium spice, which I love but no warning on the menu. Also served on something akin to a naan bread rather than a classic corn taco. Baja: typical fried fish taco with slaw. Doesn't even come close to La Carnita. This actually came on a traditional corn shell. Braised beef: also served on a naan bread, and ridcilously over salted. To drink we had a pitcher of red wine sangria ($39) and it was okay but not super flavourful. All in all, go once try it out but don't say I didn't warn you. This is more style than substance and I was really hoping the food would be more exceptional.

This is a one-time deal if you are more about food than you are about flash. The venue is beautiful, well decorated and sticks to the Mexican theme. Great for pictures and lots of ooh and ahhs.<hl> Service was friendly but nothing exceptional <hl>. They were happy to split bills for our group of 9 which was very helpful. They also sent a round of complimentary tequila shots. Nice touch :)If this was a bar or lounge I would have scored it higher but it is a restaurant and that's where it wanders into meh territory. We shared the following taco dishes. You get 3 of the same variety for $15.Shrimp: this was more than a medium spice, which I love but no warning on the menu. Also served on something akin to a naan bread rather than a classic corn taco.Baja: typical fried fish taco with slaw. Doesn't even come close to La Carnita. This actually came on a traditional corn shell.Braised beef: also served on a naan bread, and ridcilously over salted.To drink we had a pitcher of red wine sangria ($39) and it was okay but not super flavourful.All in all, go once try it out but don't say I didn't warn you. This is more style than substance and I was really hoping the food would be more exceptional.

<hl> Service was friendly but nothing exceptional <hl> .


Question: How was the dish?

Black Hoof is not for the light hearted, as a gastropub everything on the menu is unique ranging from organs to bones to tounges. One should always push themselves to explore, and this is the perfect place to start.  Personally, my favourite dish of the night was the liver and onions. Going through reviews, it seems this dish is easily forgotten. The liver is made into a smooth mousse which can be spread on bread and topped with the most delicious onions ever. I can't stress how delicious the onions are! Least favourite was the bone marrow, I found it was tasteless and small - of course 70% of the dish was bone. I recommend going right at opening or an hour to hour and half later when people start clearing out. If you do wait, they'll redirect you to a small bar next door which I'm sure is by the same owner. Try the liver and onions and be open minded! This place is definitely worth a try.

Answer: my favourite dish of the night was the liver and onions

Black Hoof is not for the light hearted, as a gastropub everything on the menu is unique ranging from organs to bones to tounges. One should always push themselves to explore, and this is the perfect place to start. <hl> Personally, my favourite dish of the night was the liver and onions . <hl> Going through reviews, it seems this dish is easily forgotten. The liver is made into a smooth mousse which can be spread on bread and topped with the most delicious onions ever. I can't stress how delicious the onions are! Least favourite was the bone marrow, I found it was tasteless and small - of course 70% of the dish was bone. I recommend going right at opening or an hour to hour and half later when people start clearing out. If you do wait, they'll redirect you to a small bar next door which I'm sure is by the same owner. Try the liver and onions and be open minded! This place is definitely worth a try.

Black Hoof is not for the light hearted, as a gastropub everything on the menu is unique ranging from organs to bones to tounges. One should always push themselves to explore, and this is the perfect place to start. Personally, <hl> my favourite dish of the night was the liver and onions <hl>. Going through reviews, it seems this dish is easily forgotten. The liver is made into a smooth mousse which can be spread on bread and topped with the most delicious onions ever. I can't stress how delicious the onions are! Least favourite was the bone marrow, I found it was tasteless and small - of course 70% of the dish was bone. I recommend going right at opening or an hour to hour and half later when people start clearing out. If you do wait, they'll redirect you to a small bar next door which I'm sure is by the same owner. Try the liver and onions and be open minded! This place is definitely worth a try.

Personally, <hl> my favourite dish of the night was the liver and onions <hl> .


Question: What is the review on the waiters for this restaurant?

Came here tonight with a friend and I ordered the hanger steak with a nice bottle of Boudreaux wine. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. Their fries are super flavourful with a hint of onion and cut very thinly (I think that's why they're so tasty). This place can be very price though so be ready to spend a bit. Service was also great. The gentleman who was serving us was very attentive to our needs and provided us with excellent service.Whenever I get the chance, I shall come back.

Answer: Service was also great

Service was also great .

Came here tonight with a friend and I ordered the hanger steak with a nice bottle of Boudreaux wine. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. Their fries are super flavourful with a hint of onion and cut very thinly (I think that's why they're so tasty). This place can be very price though so be ready to spend a bit. <hl> Service was also great . <hl> The gentleman who was serving us was very attentive to our needs and provided us with excellent service. Whenever I get the chance, I shall come back.

Came here tonight with a friend and I ordered the hanger steak with a nice bottle of Boudreaux wine. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. Their fries are super flavourful with a hint of onion and cut very thinly (I think that's why they're so tasty). This place can be very price though so be ready to spend a bit. <hl> Service was also great <hl>. The gentleman who was serving us was very attentive to our needs and provided us with excellent service.Whenever I get the chance, I shall come back.


Question: How is the table?

The interior is similar to a dive restaurant. It's fairly clean with a mix of high seat tables or regular tables. Having come on a friday night at 8:30pm it was quite busy. The wait was well over 45min, but the server said he could text me when my table was ready. Luckily my friend suggested we sit at the bar as the servers had no problem serving food there. We got our menus and have to say that this place is a little more on the expensive side. It won't break the bank, but can you put that much added value?We got the Gaeng Hunglay - Ox Tail, Pad Thai, and chicken skewers. the food came out really quick even though the restaurant was so busy. The skewers tasted great and it came with peanut sauce and a sweet/vinegar based dip with thai chili's inside. The peanut sauce was well made and authentic instead of taking a glop of peanut butter and blending it with some hot sauce. The vinegar based sauce tasted great as well and my friend practically drank the sauce. The pad thai tasted as expected, the portion wasn't too big, but satisfying. A good mix of chicken, sprouts and everything else evenly throughout. Nothing stood out from it and the foreigner spicy translated to mild. The Gaeng Hunglay was something else though, think curry, but a little sweeter and hints of ginger. I thoroughly enjoyed that dish more then the pad thai Thai cuisine doesn't have a lot of expensive ingredients, the pad thai costs around 15$ and it wasn't special or outstanding enough for me to order it again. However, the Ox tail was delicious and if I were to come again and I would definitely order something along those lines.For authenticity this place would be 4.5/5 for Thai cuisine

Answer: The interior is similar to a dive restaurant

<hl> The interior is similar to a dive restaurant . <hl> It's fairly clean with a mix of high seat tables or regular tables. Having come on a friday night at 8:30pm it was quite busy. The wait was well over 45min, but the server said he could text me when my table was ready. Luckily my friend suggested we sit at the bar as the servers had no problem serving food there. We got our menus and have to say that this place is a little more on the expensive side. It won't break the bank, but can you put that much added value?We got the Gaeng Hunglay - Ox Tail, Pad Thai, and chicken skewers. the food came out really quick even though the restaurant was so busy. The skewers tasted great and it came with peanut sauce and a sweet/vinegar based dip with thai chili's inside. The peanut sauce was well made and authentic instead of taking a glop of peanut butter and blending it with some hot sauce. The vinegar based sauce tasted great as well and my friend practically drank the sauce. The pad thai tasted as expected, the portion wasn't too big, but satisfying. A good mix of chicken, sprouts and everything else evenly throughout. Nothing stood out from it and the foreigner spicy translated to mild. The Gaeng Hunglay was something else though, think curry, but a little sweeter and hints of ginger. I thoroughly enjoyed that dish more then the pad thai Thai cuisine doesn't have a lot of expensive ingredients, the pad thai costs around 15$ and it wasn't special or outstanding enough for me to order it again. However, the Ox tail was delicious and if I were to come again and I would definitely order something along those lines. For authenticity this place would be 4.5/5 for Thai cuisine

<hl> The interior is similar to a dive restaurant <hl>. It's fairly clean with a mix of high seat tables or regular tables. Having come on a friday night at 8:30pm it was quite busy. The wait was well over 45min, but the server said he could text me when my table was ready. Luckily my friend suggested we sit at the bar as the servers had no problem serving food there. We got our menus and have to say that this place is a little more on the expensive side. It won't break the bank, but can you put that much added value?We got the Gaeng Hunglay - Ox Tail, Pad Thai, and chicken skewers. the food came out really quick even though the restaurant was so busy. The skewers tasted great and it came with peanut sauce and a sweet/vinegar based dip with thai chili's inside. The peanut sauce was well made and authentic instead of taking a glop of peanut butter and blending it with some hot sauce. The vinegar based sauce tasted great as well and my friend practically drank the sauce. The pad thai tasted as expected, the portion wasn't too big, but satisfying. A good mix of chicken, sprouts and everything else evenly throughout. Nothing stood out from it and the foreigner spicy translated to mild. The Gaeng Hunglay was something else though, think curry, but a little sweeter and hints of ginger. I thoroughly enjoyed that dish more then the pad thai Thai cuisine doesn't have a lot of expensive ingredients, the pad thai costs around 15$ and it wasn't special or outstanding enough for me to order it again. However, the Ox tail was delicious and if I were to come again and I would definitely order something along those lines.For authenticity this place would be 4.5/5 for Thai cuisine

<hl> The interior is similar to a dive restaurant <hl> .


Question: How do you like the soup?

Not bad at all, Santouka! I've been here a few times, and although the broth is not as tasty as some other ramen joints, I do love their meat. (I'm weak for meat.) The food is served up quite quickly, and the waiters are cheerful and attentive. It's a bit more expensive than other places, but it still tastes good!It's always busy, but you should definitely come by on odd hours like at 4 or 5 pm. Also, their washroom is quite low in height and not exactly the cleanest. I've seen a couple flies milling about inside. In terms of ramen joints, this might be my second or third favorite in Toronto. I don't come that often but I certainly wouldn't mind eating here again! Favorites: Pork jowl (soooo worth the extra price).

Answer: it still tastes good!It

Not bad at all, Santouka! I've been here a few times, and although the broth is not as tasty as some other ramen joints, I do love their meat. (I'm weak for meat.) The food is served up quite quickly, and the waiters are cheerful and attentive. <hl> It's a bit more expensive than other places, but it still tastes good!It 's always busy, but you should definitely come by on odd hours like at 4 or 5 pm. <hl> Also, their washroom is quite low in height and not exactly the cleanest. I've seen a couple flies milling about inside. In terms of ramen joints, this might be my second or third favorite in Toronto. I don't come that often but I certainly wouldn't mind eating here again! Favorites: Pork jowl (soooo worth the extra price).

Not bad at all, Santouka! I've been here a few times, and although the broth is not as tasty as some other ramen joints, I do love their meat. (I'm weak for meat.) The food is served up quite quickly, and the waiters are cheerful and attentive. It's a bit more expensive than other places, but <hl> it still tastes good!It <hl>'s always busy, but you should definitely come by on odd hours like at 4 or 5 pm. Also, their washroom is quite low in height and not exactly the cleanest. I've seen a couple flies milling about inside. In terms of ramen joints, this might be my second or third favorite in Toronto. I don't come that often but I certainly wouldn't mind eating here again! Favorites: Pork jowl (soooo worth the extra price).

It's a bit more expensive than other places, but <hl> it still tastes good!It <hl> 's always busy, but you should definitely come by on odd hours like at 4 or 5 pm.


Question: How do you like the food?

I think we found the best tacos in Toronto. Great tasting big tacos for a reasonable price. Faves were the mahi mahi and baja fish. Gobernador was a bit too salty for me. Cool drinks available too to wash down the tacos. Only open for lunch or early dinner, but awesome place.

Answer: Great tasting big tacos

I think we found the best tacos in Toronto. <hl> Great tasting big tacos for a reasonable price. <hl> Faves were the mahi mahi and baja fish. Gobernador was a bit too salty for me. Cool drinks available too to wash down the tacos. Only open for lunch or early dinner, but awesome place.

I think we found the best tacos in Toronto. <hl> Great tasting big tacos <hl> for a reasonable price. Faves were the mahi mahi and baja fish. Gobernador was a bit too salty for me. Cool drinks available too to wash down the tacos. Only open for lunch or early dinner, but awesome place.


Question: How would you describe the taste of the product?

Been to the Vancouver location but finally got to try the Toronto location for Winterlicious lunch! Our reservation was at 1 but we had to wait 10 minutes which kinda ticked us off because we only had ~1 hour for our lunch break... so much for reservations....but the food and service quickly made up for it. I started out with miso soup and the Miku zen. It was quite a big portion and I was pretty much already full after I was done. Everything was super yummy though! The tofu salad was really good and the beef was fall apart in your mouth soft. For my main I got the aburi sushi which you got to sample a couple of their aburis. Everything was really flavourful and high quality. For dessert, their green tea opera cake was delicious... loved the crunchy layer in between the cake! Tried my friends tiramisu which was really interesting because there was a hint of tofu to it. Overall, definitely a good Winterlicious experience!

Answer: The tofu salad was really good and the beef was fall apart in your mouth soft

Been to the Vancouver location but finally got to try the Toronto location for Winterlicious lunch! Our reservation was at 1 but we had to wait 10 minutes which kinda ticked us off because we only had ~1 hour for our lunch break... so much for reservations....but the food and service quickly made up for it. I started out with miso soup and the Miku zen. It was quite a big portion and I was pretty much already full after I was done. <hl> Everything was super yummy though! The tofu salad was really good and the beef was fall apart in your mouth soft . <hl> For my main I got the aburi sushi which you got to sample a couple of their aburis. Everything was really flavourful and high quality. For dessert, their green tea opera cake was delicious... loved the crunchy layer in between the cake! Tried my friends tiramisu which was really interesting because there was a hint of tofu to it. Overall, definitely a good Winterlicious experience!

Been to the Vancouver location but finally got to try the Toronto location for Winterlicious lunch! Our reservation was at 1 but we had to wait 10 minutes which kinda ticked us off because we only had ~1 hour for our lunch break... so much for reservations....but the food and service quickly made up for it. I started out with miso soup and the Miku zen. It was quite a big portion and I was pretty much already full after I was done. Everything was super yummy though! <hl> The tofu salad was really good and the beef was fall apart in your mouth soft <hl>. For my main I got the aburi sushi which you got to sample a couple of their aburis. Everything was really flavourful and high quality. For dessert, their green tea opera cake was delicious... loved the crunchy layer in between the cake! Tried my friends tiramisu which was really interesting because there was a hint of tofu to it. Overall, definitely a good Winterlicious experience!

Everything was super yummy though! <hl> The tofu salad was really good and the beef was fall apart in your mouth soft <hl> .


Question: What is the quality of the customer service?

Blaze is on fiyaaaaah, and I'm very sorry to have to be the 2102301310th person to make that joke.  But trust me, it's true.When a good friend recommended this place to me and insisted on treating me to a Blaze Pizza, I was immediately skeptical.  I have a pretty strong theory that you can only have 2 out of 3 things from any dining establishment located in close proximity to Dundas Square: 1) Quality  2) Affordability  3) Great customer service.  Well, colour me impressed - Blaze meets and exceeds all 3 criteria. Yes, you really *can* have your cake (or rather, pie) here and eat it too!  On my first visit, I was greeted by the friendliest staff that took the time to efficiently explain to me how Blaze works. A basic rundown: You can get a personal pie that is thin-crust, load it up with unlimited toppings (yes, unlimited! I basically had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming) at a set price, and watch it get fast-fired in a large fire oven in 180-ish seconds.The Good: HUGE shout outs to Alca, who deserves a promotion and unlimited pizzas forever and more!  For me, Alca is the face of Blaze Pizza - she's been there every time I've visited (so, a lot), and every time, she greets each customer with patience, enthusiasm and a smile.  She gave me a great impression of the place from the start - it's so refreshing to see someone who genuinely enjoys their job, and Alca brings such warmth to Blaze with her welcoming, upbeat attitude and contagious laughter. She even remembers regulars' names, which, considering the amount of customers Blaze gets, must not be an easy feat!  Big thanks to Alca for being a role model for what every server in Toronto should be like.  When I say Blaze has great customer service, I have Alca in mind. :)  Definitely greet her with a smile the next time you see her - she's awesome!-They don't skimp on their topics. The unlimited toppings here are really high quality, and would usually add up to a lot in any other pizza joint.  From an assortment of fresh veggies and basic ingredients to things like pesto, artichokes, arugala (!), chopped garlic, and cloves of roasted garlic (my favourite), this place has almost everything and something for every palette.  -Blaze is really, really fast.  I sometimes stare in wonder and amazement at the guy blazin' up those pizzas. It's an art, and the man does it with such diligence - I've always had my pizzas from here come out fast, crisp, and perfectly toasted, never burnt or overdone or underdone. They've got it down to a science here!-Unlimited drink refills (which Alca was kind enough to tell me!)  I never thought lemonade could pair well with pizza, but I was wrong. It's a genius pairing.-*TIP*: You can get the best of both worlds if you can't decide between pesto or red sauce!  I like to go half-and-half. You can customize the pie any way you want, so you get to try (and enjoy) a bit of everything.-They have to-go boxes, and unlimited parmesan, hot pepper flakes, and oregano/basil (I can't remember which) on the side for you to grab and load up your pizza with when you sit down.-They also have take-out boxes on the side that you can grab if you choose to have your pizza indoors, and don't finish it! (In that case, though, what's wrong with you...just kidding. I think the whole accessible just-in-case take-out box concept is great and pretty innovative.)The Bad: Sometimes, it can get a little busy and seating can be limited (I've never experienced it personally, but my dad goes regularly during lunch rush hour and tells me this is the case.) My trick is, if you really want a seat and it's too packed at Blaze during lunchtime, take your pie up to the foodcourt in the adjacent building, the floor right below the movie theatres. Grab a drink or something from there, and enjoy. There's usually plenty of seating in the food court and it's just a one minute walk/elevator ride away.The Ugly: Nada.

Answer: Great customer service.  Well, colour me impressed - Blaze meets and exceeds all 3 criteria. Yes, you really *can* have your cake (or rather, pie) here and eat it too!  On my first visit, I was greeted by the friendliest staff that took the time to efficiently explain to me how Blaze works. A basic rundown: You can get a personal pie that is thin-crust, load it up with unlimited toppings (yes, unlimited! I basically had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming) at a set price, and watch it get fast-fired in a large fire oven in 180-ish seconds.The Good: HUGE shout outs to Alca, who deserves a promotion and unlimited pizzas forever and more!  For me, Alca is the face of Blaze Pizza - she's been there every time I've visited (so, a lot), and every time, she greets each customer with patience, enthusiasm and a smile.  She gave me a great impression of the place from the start - it's so refreshing to see someone who genuinely enjoys their job, and Alca brings such warmth to Blaze with her welcoming, upbeat attitude and contagious laughter. She even remembers regulars' names, which, considering the amount of customers Blaze gets, must not be an easy feat!  Big thanks to Alca for being a role model for what every server in Toronto should be like.  When I say Blaze has great customer service, I have Alca in mind. :)  Definitely greet her with a smile the next time you see her - she's awesome!-They don't skimp on their topics. The unlimited toppings here are really high quality, and would usually add up to a lot in any other pizza joint.  From an assortment of fresh veggies and basic ingredients to things like pesto, artichokes, arugala (!), chopped garlic, and cloves of roasted garlic (my favourite), this place has almost everything and something for every palette.  -Blaze is really, really fast.  I sometimes stare in wonder and amazement at the guy blazin' up those pizzas. It's an art, and the man does it with such diligence - I've always had my pizzas from here come out fast, crisp, and

Blaze is on fiyaaaaah, and I'm very sorry to have to be the 2102301310th person to make that joke. But trust me, it's true. When a good friend recommended this place to me and insisted on treating me to a Blaze Pizza, I was immediately skeptical. <hl> I have a pretty strong theory that you can only have 2 out of 3 things from any dining establishment located in close proximity to Dundas Square: 1) Quality 2) Affordability 3) Great customer service. Well, colour me impressed - Blaze meets and exceeds all 3 criteria. Yes, you really *can* have your cake (or rather, pie) here and eat it too! On my first visit, I was greeted by the friendliest staff that took the time to efficiently explain to me how Blaze works. A basic rundown: You can get a personal pie that is thin-crust, load it up with unlimited toppings (yes, unlimited! I basically had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming) at a set price, and watch it get fast-fired in a large fire oven in 180-ish seconds.The Good: HUGE shout outs to Alca, who deserves a promotion and unlimited pizzas forever and more! For me, Alca is the face of Blaze Pizza - she's been there every time I've visited (so, a lot), and every time, she greets each customer with patience, enthusiasm and a smile. She gave me a great impression of the place from the start - it's so refreshing to see someone who genuinely enjoys their job, and Alca brings such warmth to Blaze with her welcoming, upbeat attitude and contagious laughter. She even remembers regulars' names, which, considering the amount of customers Blaze gets, must not be an easy feat! Big thanks to Alca for being a role model for what every server in Toronto should be like. When I say Blaze has great customer service, I have Alca in mind. :) Definitely greet her with a smile the next time you see her - she's awesome!-They don't skimp on their topics. The unlimited toppings here are really high quality, and would usually add up to a lot in any other pizza joint. From an assortment of fresh veggies and basic ingredients to things like pesto, artichokes, arugala (!), chopped garlic, and cloves of roasted garlic (my favourite), this place has almost everything and something for every palette. -Blaze is really, really fast. I sometimes stare in wonder and amazement at the guy blazin' up those pizzas. It's an art, and the man does it with such diligence - I've always had my pizzas from here come out fast, crisp, and perfectly toasted, never burnt or overdone or underdone. <hl> They've got it down to a science here!-Unlimited drink refills (which Alca was kind enough to tell me!) I never thought lemonade could pair well with pizza, but I was wrong. It's a genius pairing.-*TIP*: You can get the best of both worlds if you can't decide between pesto or red sauce! I like to go half-and-half. You can customize the pie any way you want, so you get to try (and enjoy) a bit of everything.-They have to-go boxes, and unlimited parmesan, hot pepper flakes, and oregano/basil (I can't remember which) on the side for you to grab and load up your pizza with when you sit down.-They also have take-out boxes on the side that you can grab if you choose to have your pizza indoors, and don't finish it! (In that case, though, what's wrong with you...just kidding. I think the whole accessible just-in-case take-out box concept is great and pretty innovative.)The Bad: Sometimes, it can get a little busy and seating can be limited (I've never experienced it personally, but my dad goes regularly during lunch rush hour and tells me this is the case.) My trick is, if you really want a seat and it's too packed at Blaze during lunchtime, take your pie up to the foodcourt in the adjacent building, the floor right below the movie theatres. Grab a drink or something from there, and enjoy. There's usually plenty of seating in the food court and it's just a one minute walk/elevator ride away. The Ugly: Nada.

Blaze is on fiyaaaaah, and I'm very sorry to have to be the 2102301310th person to make that joke. But trust me, it's true.When a good friend recommended this place to me and insisted on treating me to a Blaze Pizza, I was immediately skeptical. I have a pretty strong theory that you can only have 2 out of 3 things from any dining establishment located in close proximity to Dundas Square: 1) Quality 2) Affordability 3) <hl> Great customer service. Well, colour me impressed - Blaze meets and exceeds all 3 criteria. Yes, you really *can* have your cake (or rather, pie) here and eat it too! On my first visit, I was greeted by the friendliest staff that took the time to efficiently explain to me how Blaze works. A basic rundown: You can get a personal pie that is thin-crust, load it up with unlimited toppings (yes, unlimited! I basically had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming) at a set price, and watch it get fast-fired in a large fire oven in 180-ish seconds.The Good: HUGE shout outs to Alca, who deserves a promotion and unlimited pizzas forever and more! For me, Alca is the face of Blaze Pizza - she's been there every time I've visited (so, a lot), and every time, she greets each customer with patience, enthusiasm and a smile. She gave me a great impression of the place from the start - it's so refreshing to see someone who genuinely enjoys their job, and Alca brings such warmth to Blaze with her welcoming, upbeat attitude and contagious laughter. She even remembers regulars' names, which, considering the amount of customers Blaze gets, must not be an easy feat! Big thanks to Alca for being a role model for what every server in Toronto should be like. When I say Blaze has great customer service, I have Alca in mind. :) Definitely greet her with a smile the next time you see her - she's awesome!-They don't skimp on their topics. The unlimited toppings here are really high quality, and would usually add up to a lot in any other pizza joint. From an assortment of fresh veggies and basic ingredients to things like pesto, artichokes, arugala (!), chopped garlic, and cloves of roasted garlic (my favourite), this place has almost everything and something for every palette. -Blaze is really, really fast. I sometimes stare in wonder and amazement at the guy blazin' up those pizzas. It's an art, and the man does it with such diligence - I've always had my pizzas from here come out fast, crisp, and <hl> perfectly toasted, never burnt or overdone or underdone. They've got it down to a science here!-Unlimited drink refills (which Alca was kind enough to tell me!) I never thought lemonade could pair well with pizza, but I was wrong. It's a genius pairing.-*TIP*: You can get the best of both worlds if you can't decide between pesto or red sauce! I like to go half-and-half. You can customize the pie any way you want, so you get to try (and enjoy) a bit of everything.-They have to-go boxes, and unlimited parmesan, hot pepper flakes, and oregano/basil (I can't remember which) on the side for you to grab and load up your pizza with when you sit down.-They also have take-out boxes on the side that you can grab if you choose to have your pizza indoors, and don't finish it! (In that case, though, what's wrong with you...just kidding. I think the whole accessible just-in-case take-out box concept is great and pretty innovative.)The Bad: Sometimes, it can get a little busy and seating can be limited (I've never experienced it personally, but my dad goes regularly during lunch rush hour and tells me this is the case.) My trick is, if you really want a seat and it's too packed at Blaze during lunchtime, take your pie up to the foodcourt in the adjacent building, the floor right below the movie theatres. Grab a drink or something from there, and enjoy. There's usually plenty of seating in the food court and it's just a one minute walk/elevator ride away.The Ugly: Nada.


Question: How is the flavour of menu?

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time after reading yelp reviews. Finally got a chance to come here for lunch on my day off. Came right when they opened so didn't have to wait for a seat. The place did indeed fill up very quickly and was full by noon (weekday). Service is ok, no big issue there. Décor is not fancy but surroundings are comfortable. However, the food was disappointing. I ordered the Khao Sao with beef. Beef was pretty good quality and pieces were generous. No veggies though :( The curry gravy was waaaaayyy too sweet. And too thick. It was like eating coconut syrup. I got medium spicy which was nice, the spiciness has depth to it. But the sweetness was too overpowering and ruined the dish in my opinion. The noodles is an egg-noodle which is decent but I'm not usually a fan of it (personal preference). The lime did not add anything to the dish as the curry was way too thick and overpowering (could not even taste the fresh lime, which was meant to balance the richness). Similarly the crunchy noodles on top did not add anything to the dish for me. I would have much rather have a few pieces of tofu (like in laksa).Not sure whether I would come back, definitely not if I have to wait in line...but if I do, I would try their house special Pad Thai with chicken. Hopefully that will live up to their reputation.

Answer: No veggies though :( The curry gravy was waaaaayyy too sweet

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time after reading yelp reviews. Finally got a chance to come here for lunch on my day off. Came right when they opened so didn't have to wait for a seat. The place did indeed fill up very quickly and was full by noon (weekday). Service is ok, no big issue there. Décor is not fancy but surroundings are comfortable. However, the food was disappointing. I ordered the Khao Sao with beef. Beef was pretty good quality and pieces were generous. <hl> No veggies though :( The curry gravy was waaaaayyy too sweet . <hl> And too thick. It was like eating coconut syrup. I got medium spicy which was nice, the spiciness has depth to it. But the sweetness was too overpowering and ruined the dish in my opinion. The noodles is an egg-noodle which is decent but I'm not usually a fan of it (personal preference). The lime did not add anything to the dish as the curry was way too thick and overpowering (could not even taste the fresh lime, which was meant to balance the richness). Similarly the crunchy noodles on top did not add anything to the dish for me. I would have much rather have a few pieces of tofu (like in laksa).Not sure whether I would come back, definitely not if I have to wait in line...but if I do, I would try their house special Pad Thai with chicken. Hopefully that will live up to their reputation.

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time after reading yelp reviews. Finally got a chance to come here for lunch on my day off. Came right when they opened so didn't have to wait for a seat. The place did indeed fill up very quickly and was full by noon (weekday). Service is ok, no big issue there. Décor is not fancy but surroundings are comfortable. However, the food was disappointing. I ordered the Khao Sao with beef. Beef was pretty good quality and pieces were generous. <hl> No veggies though :( The curry gravy was waaaaayyy too sweet <hl>. And too thick. It was like eating coconut syrup. I got medium spicy which was nice, the spiciness has depth to it. But the sweetness was too overpowering and ruined the dish in my opinion. The noodles is an egg-noodle which is decent but I'm not usually a fan of it (personal preference). The lime did not add anything to the dish as the curry was way too thick and overpowering (could not even taste the fresh lime, which was meant to balance the richness). Similarly the crunchy noodles on top did not add anything to the dish for me. I would have much rather have a few pieces of tofu (like in laksa).Not sure whether I would come back, definitely not if I have to wait in line...but if I do, I would try their house special Pad Thai with chicken. Hopefully that will live up to their reputation.

<hl> No veggies though :( The curry gravy was waaaaayyy too sweet <hl> .


Question: What do you think about the venue?

I was actually underwhelmed with this place given all the positive reviews. We ordered the burger and the fried chicken. The chicken we thought was a bit dry. The burger was quite good and juicy though. The fries were nothing special. The place was really busy when we went on a friday night, but the line up wasn't too long and we actually got a seat! service was good as well.

Answer: service was good

I was actually underwhelmed with this place given all the positive reviews. We ordered the burger and the fried chicken. The chicken we thought was a bit dry. The burger was quite good and juicy though. The fries were nothing special. <hl> The place was really busy when we went on a friday night, but the line up wasn't too long and we actually got a seat! service was good as well. <hl>

I was actually underwhelmed with this place given all the positive reviews. We ordered the burger and the fried chicken. The chicken we thought was a bit dry. The burger was quite good and juicy though. The fries were nothing special. The place was really busy when we went on a friday night, but the line up wasn't too long and we actually got a seat! <hl> service was good <hl> as well.


Question: How big are the hamburgers?

I loved their burgers.  I got the lamb burger and it was delicious.  I liked their take on a cold sourdough type bun and well cooked patty, and the sauces they used were amazing.  Second best burger I've had in my life.  100% Zabiha Halal!!!!

Answer: I loved their burgers

I loved their burgers .

<hl> I loved their burgers . <hl> I got the lamb burger and it was delicious. I liked their take on a cold sourdough type bun and well cooked patty, and the sauces they used were amazing. Second best burger I've had in my life. 100% Zabiha Halal!!!!

<hl> I loved their burgers <hl>. I got the lamb burger and it was delicious. I liked their take on a cold sourdough type bun and well cooked patty, and the sauces they used were amazing. Second best burger I've had in my life. 100% Zabiha Halal!!!!


Question: What sushi days are available?

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: I had the deluxe sushi dinner

<hl> 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! 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! <hl> I had the deluxe sushi dinner <hl>, 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!

The uni and seared fish are so good! <hl> I had the deluxe sushi dinner <hl> , which includes miso soup, small salad, 12 nigiri and a tempura roll for $30.


Question: How are the portions?

Be prepared to wait as the lines are long for a new establishment. Once you're inside, you'll see a huge dining space and plenty of staff to serve you. The menu is gigantic, so ask your server for recommendations as they've tested them all during their training. They have favourites for sure. The deep fried Mac and cheese balls are definitely a must. I recommend the chicken bellagio for an entree. Large portions and decadent sauces to top off the meal. Once you're ready for dessert, you can't go wrong with any of their dozens of choices of cheesecake. Overall, a good experience with a long wait time. The staff are more than friendly to help out when needed.

Answer: definitely a must

Be prepared to wait as the lines are long for a new establishment. Once you're inside, you'll see a huge dining space and plenty of staff to serve you. The menu is gigantic, so ask your server for recommendations as they've tested them all during their training. They have favourites for sure. <hl> The deep fried Mac and cheese balls are definitely a must . <hl> I recommend the chicken bellagio for an entree. Large portions and decadent sauces to top off the meal. Once you're ready for dessert, you can't go wrong with any of their dozens of choices of cheesecake. Overall, a good experience with a long wait time. The staff are more than friendly to help out when needed.

Be prepared to wait as the lines are long for a new establishment. Once you're inside, you'll see a huge dining space and plenty of staff to serve you. The menu is gigantic, so ask your server for recommendations as they've tested them all during their training. They have favourites for sure. The deep fried Mac and cheese balls are <hl> definitely a must <hl>. I recommend the chicken bellagio for an entree. Large portions and decadent sauces to top off the meal. Once you're ready for dessert, you can't go wrong with any of their dozens of choices of cheesecake. Overall, a good experience with a long wait time. The staff are more than friendly to help out when needed.

The deep fried Mac and cheese balls are <hl> definitely a must <hl> .


Question: How is the spicy food?

I think this is one of the better places for thai food in toronto, and they are not too expensive as well which is amazing!Service is quick and friendly and it's not too hard to get seats (which is both a good and bad thing). One thing  to note is that their spice level may be different from other places, while I like my spice, I found medium to be a good level.

Answer: I think this is one of the better places for thai food

<hl> I think this is one of the better places for thai food in toronto, and they are not too expensive as well which is amazing!Service is quick and friendly <hl> and it's not too hard to get seats (which is both a good and bad thing). One thing to note is that their spice level may be different from other places, while I like my spice, I found medium to be a good level.

<hl> I think this is one of the better places for thai food <hl> in toronto, and they are not too expensive as well which is amazing!Service is quick and friendly and it's not too hard to get seats (which is both a good and bad thing). One thing to note is that their spice level may be different from other places, while I like my spice, I found medium to be a good level.


Question: What is the cleanliness of the place?

I would have walked past this place 100 times and not gone in - thanks to a recommendation from a friend, we ate like kings! The food was unique, fast, fresh and very reasonable. The place was very busy (in a good way) and the service was very friendly. Highly recommended!

Answer: I would have walked past this place 100 times and not gone in

<hl> I would have walked past this place 100 times and not gone in - thanks to a recommendation from a friend, we ate like kings! <hl> The food was unique, fast, fresh and very reasonable. The place was very busy (in a good way) and the service was very friendly. Highly recommended!

<hl> I would have walked past this place 100 times and not gone in <hl> - thanks to a recommendation from a friend, we ate like kings! The food was unique, fast, fresh and very reasonable. The place was very busy (in a good way) and the service was very friendly. Highly recommended!


Question: Is it present?

Byblos has a really beautiful decor, that I works well as place with an interesting menu for a slightly more special dinner. Also, personally for me, their menu is quite pricey so it's a bit of a splurge meal. I think their food in general is really tasty but definitely not every dish is on par with the next and not always worth the price tag, so that's why I gave it four stars instead of five. My favourite dish was their Manti, which are sort of like a type of ravioli or dumpling. They were really delicate and petite and full of flavour. The sauce that came with it, was addictively good. The dishes come smaller and are meant to be shared so definitely go with people who enjoy sharing and are not picky. The service here was really good and the staff was very informative and attentive. I would recommend making reservations in advance as it's in a very popular neighborhood for a night out.

Answer: so it's a bit of a splurge meal

Byblos has a really beautiful decor, that I works well as place with an interesting menu for a slightly more special dinner. <hl> Also, personally for me, their menu is quite pricey so it's a bit of a splurge meal . <hl> I think their food in general is really tasty but definitely not every dish is on par with the next and not always worth the price tag, so that's why I gave it four stars instead of five. My favourite dish was their Manti, which are sort of like a type of ravioli or dumpling. They were really delicate and petite and full of flavour. The sauce that came with it, was addictively good. The dishes come smaller and are meant to be shared so definitely go with people who enjoy sharing and are not picky. The service here was really good and the staff was very informative and attentive. I would recommend making reservations in advance as it's in a very popular neighborhood for a night out.

Byblos has a really beautiful decor, that I works well as place with an interesting menu for a slightly more special dinner. Also, personally for me, their menu is quite pricey <hl> so it's a bit of a splurge meal <hl>. I think their food in general is really tasty but definitely not every dish is on par with the next and not always worth the price tag, so that's why I gave it four stars instead of five. My favourite dish was their Manti, which are sort of like a type of ravioli or dumpling. They were really delicate and petite and full of flavour. The sauce that came with it, was addictively good. The dishes come smaller and are meant to be shared so definitely go with people who enjoy sharing and are not picky. The service here was really good and the staff was very informative and attentive. I would recommend making reservations in advance as it's in a very popular neighborhood for a night out.

Also, personally for me, their menu is quite pricey <hl> so it's a bit of a splurge meal <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of the serve?

Their food is delicious. Especially the special padthai so good, the street style like padthai from other restaurant. However, it's hard to look for it if you come the first time, and it's pretty loud, my boyfriend and I just ate our food and didn't talk to each other because we barely hear each other. Beside that, the food and serving are still amazing, I will come back :)

Answer: the food and serving are still amazing,

Their food is delicious. Especially the special padthai so good, the street style like padthai from other restaurant. However, it's hard to look for it if you come the first time, and it's pretty loud, my boyfriend and I just ate our food and didn't talk to each other because we barely hear each other. <hl> Beside that, the food and serving are still amazing, I will come back :) <hl>

Their food is delicious. Especially the special padthai so good, the street style like padthai from other restaurant. However, it's hard to look for it if you come the first time, and it's pretty loud, my boyfriend and I just ate our food and didn't talk to each other because we barely hear each other. Beside that, <hl> the food and serving are still amazing, <hl> I will come back :)


Question: How are the vibes in the restaurant?

By far the best Mexican food in Toronto. The Tres Cochinitos almost made me cry it was so good. All of the food was great. The atmosphere is cool. Lots of good beer. Friendly staff. I will be going back many times. Try to go during the Christmas Market - very cool experience

Answer: The atmosphere is cool

The atmosphere is cool .

By far the best Mexican food in Toronto. The Tres Cochinitos almost made me cry it was so good. All of the food was great. <hl> The atmosphere is cool . <hl> Lots of good beer. Friendly staff. I will be going back many times. Try to go during the Christmas Market - very cool experience

By far the best Mexican food in Toronto. The Tres Cochinitos almost made me cry it was so good. All of the food was great. <hl> The atmosphere is cool <hl>. Lots of good beer. Friendly staff. I will be going back many times. Try to go during the Christmas Market - very cool experience


Question: How is service?

Love this place!  Excellent food, amazing drinks menu.  The staff are also very accommodating of food intolerance and do their best to help.  I always feel welcome at Insomnia, so it's a great place for celebrations or just kick back with friends.  Long lines for brunch on the weekend though, so show up nice and early if you can! :)

Answer: Love this place

Love this place !

<hl> Love this place ! <hl> Excellent food, amazing drinks menu. The staff are also very accommodating of food intolerance and do their best to help. I always feel welcome at Insomnia, so it's a great place for celebrations or just kick back with friends. Long lines for brunch on the weekend though, so show up nice and early if you can! :)

<hl> Love this place <hl>! Excellent food, amazing drinks menu. The staff are also very accommodating of food intolerance and do their best to help. I always feel welcome at Insomnia, so it's a great place for celebrations or just kick back with friends. Long lines for brunch on the weekend though, so show up nice and early if you can! :)


Question: How was the chicken?

Everything is good but know this:-cash only -tiny space, expect a line up -nowhere to sit and eat -the hot sauce is very deliciously hot We ordered the baha fish taco and the mixed seafood ceviche tostada. Both were excellent, very fresh, and good value - gourmet taste. Also very good that the inside is air conditioned

Answer: Everything is good but know this:-cash only -tiny space, expect a line up -nowhere to sit and eat -the hot sauce is very deliciously hot We ordered the baha fish taco and the mixed seafood ceviche tostada

<hl> Everything is good but know this:-cash only -tiny space, expect a line up -nowhere to sit and eat -the hot sauce is very deliciously hot We ordered the baha fish taco and the mixed seafood ceviche tostada . <hl> Both were excellent, very fresh, and good value - gourmet taste. Also very good that the inside is air conditioned

<hl> Everything is good but know this:-cash only -tiny space, expect a line up -nowhere to sit and eat -the hot sauce is very deliciously hot We ordered the baha fish taco and the mixed seafood ceviche tostada <hl>. Both were excellent, very fresh, and good value - gourmet taste. Also very good that the inside is air conditioned

<hl> Everything is good but know this:-cash only -tiny space, expect a line up -nowhere to sit and eat -the hot sauce is very deliciously hot We ordered the baha fish taco and the mixed seafood ceviche tostada <hl> .


Question: How is the burger?

The Burgernator is a little restaurant with a big personality. Every detail about the restaurant, including the menu and its decor, all contribute to the theme of the place. It's quite neat, actually. Seems to be a busy place, with customers popping in quite frequently during lunch hours. The food is superb, most importantly. It's cooked fresh and right in front of you, which is a huge yes for me. My friends all enjoyed their meat burgers a lot! The veggie burger was not the best I have ever tasted, however, I could say that everything in the burger tasted fresh. Guac on the burger was great. The soy patty, however, was a bit on the cold side. If it weren't for that, this place would get 5 stars for me. But they're doing great! The Burgernator has made a cozy nest in Kensington! Would highly recommend. One more suggestion, oh sweet Burgernator: start offering some healthier drinks! Maybe some real fruit drinks? That would be awesome! :)

Answer: The food is superb

The food is superb , most importantly.

The Burgernator is a little restaurant with a big personality. Every detail about the restaurant, including the menu and its decor, all contribute to the theme of the place. It's quite neat, actually. Seems to be a busy place, with customers popping in quite frequently during lunch hours. <hl> The food is superb , most importantly. <hl> It's cooked fresh and right in front of you, which is a huge yes for me. My friends all enjoyed their meat burgers a lot! The veggie burger was not the best I have ever tasted, however, I could say that everything in the burger tasted fresh. Guac on the burger was great. The soy patty, however, was a bit on the cold side. If it weren't for that, this place would get 5 stars for me. But they're doing great! The Burgernator has made a cozy nest in Kensington! Would highly recommend. One more suggestion, oh sweet Burgernator: start offering some healthier drinks! Maybe some real fruit drinks? That would be awesome! :)

The Burgernator is a little restaurant with a big personality. Every detail about the restaurant, including the menu and its decor, all contribute to the theme of the place. It's quite neat, actually. Seems to be a busy place, with customers popping in quite frequently during lunch hours. <hl> The food is superb <hl>, most importantly. It's cooked fresh and right in front of you, which is a huge yes for me. My friends all enjoyed their meat burgers a lot! The veggie burger was not the best I have ever tasted, however, I could say that everything in the burger tasted fresh. Guac on the burger was great. The soy patty, however, was a bit on the cold side. If it weren't for that, this place would get 5 stars for me. But they're doing great! The Burgernator has made a cozy nest in Kensington! Would highly recommend. One more suggestion, oh sweet Burgernator: start offering some healthier drinks! Maybe some real fruit drinks? That would be awesome! :)

<hl> The food is superb <hl> , most importantly.


Question: How was the dessert?

To go up the CN Tower, you can either pay thirty something dollars for the elevator ride OR you can choose to dine at the 360 restaurant (Keep in mind you have to spend a minimum amount for each person since you didn't pay for the lift tickets: i.e. you can't come up for free and just get a small dessert, you got to order a proper meal).   We got the $75 Prix-fixe. This choice is a step up from the first Prix-Fixe option which is $65 per person. The reason we went for the $75 Prix-Fixe was because we just liked the appetizer and main menu options better than the other one. They also serve you a small pre-appetizer dish, which so very small, but delicious nonetheless. We tried the Sesame Albacore Tuna and liked it a lot. For the appetizer, I got the clam chowder and my girlfriend tried the smoked salmon appetizer, both were good. For main, we both got sirloin steak, I got mine medium, and she got hers medium well. The steaks were both seasoned very well and very good , mine was nice , moist and juicy, hers however was a bit on the dry side. After trying my steak she wished she had gotten a medium steak as well! For dessert we both got the Dark Chocolate Tower with sour cherries. The dessert really wasn't as good as we thought it would be. It was kind of plain, not chocolaty enough , not really as sweet as other dark chocolate cakes we are used to, but someone who likes their dessert less sweet might like this cake, the two of us not so much. In the end, we spent about 2 hours in the dining area, we  enjoyed our meal and especially the 360 degree view which was super nice, and then we spent about an hour at the look out area up stairs.The Service was excellent; out server was very personable and quite  knowledgeable and gave us a lot of info about the history of restaurant and answered our random questions about the  different parts of city we could see from up there! Overall, the food was pretty good, price sort of high but you get a pretty amazing view and the food covers the lift tickets, I won't be coming here everyday, but if I have a visitor from out of town, or for special occasions, I think I'll be returning.

Answer: i.e. you can't come up for free and just get a small dessert

<hl> To go up the CN Tower, you can either pay thirty something dollars for the elevator ride OR you can choose to dine at the 360 restaurant (Keep in mind you have to spend a minimum amount for each person since you didn't pay for the lift tickets: i.e. you can't come up for free and just get a small dessert , you got to order a proper meal). <hl> We got the $75 Prix-fixe. This choice is a step up from the first Prix-Fixe option which is $65 per person. The reason we went for the $75 Prix-Fixe was because we just liked the appetizer and main menu options better than the other one. They also serve you a small pre-appetizer dish, which so very small, but delicious nonetheless. We tried the Sesame Albacore Tuna and liked it a lot. For the appetizer, I got the clam chowder and my girlfriend tried the smoked salmon appetizer, both were good. For main, we both got sirloin steak, I got mine medium, and she got hers medium well. The steaks were both seasoned very well and very good , mine was nice , moist and juicy, hers however was a bit on the dry side. After trying my steak she wished she had gotten a medium steak as well! For dessert we both got the Dark Chocolate Tower with sour cherries. The dessert really wasn't as good as we thought it would be. It was kind of plain, not chocolaty enough , not really as sweet as other dark chocolate cakes we are used to, but someone who likes their dessert less sweet might like this cake, the two of us not so much. In the end, we spent about 2 hours in the dining area, we enjoyed our meal and especially the 360 degree view which was super nice, and then we spent about an hour at the look out area up stairs. The Service was excellent; out server was very personable and quite knowledgeable and gave us a lot of info about the history of restaurant and answered our random questions about the different parts of city we could see from up there! Overall, the food was pretty good, price sort of high but you get a pretty amazing view and the food covers the lift tickets, I won't be coming here everyday, but if I have a visitor from out of town, or for special occasions, I think I'll be returning.

To go up the CN Tower, you can either pay thirty something dollars for the elevator ride OR you can choose to dine at the 360 restaurant (Keep in mind you have to spend a minimum amount for each person since you didn't pay for the lift tickets: <hl> i.e. you can't come up for free and just get a small dessert <hl>, you got to order a proper meal). We got the $75 Prix-fixe. This choice is a step up from the first Prix-Fixe option which is $65 per person. The reason we went for the $75 Prix-Fixe was because we just liked the appetizer and main menu options better than the other one. They also serve you a small pre-appetizer dish, which so very small, but delicious nonetheless. We tried the Sesame Albacore Tuna and liked it a lot. For the appetizer, I got the clam chowder and my girlfriend tried the smoked salmon appetizer, both were good. For main, we both got sirloin steak, I got mine medium, and she got hers medium well. The steaks were both seasoned very well and very good , mine was nice , moist and juicy, hers however was a bit on the dry side. After trying my steak she wished she had gotten a medium steak as well! For dessert we both got the Dark Chocolate Tower with sour cherries. The dessert really wasn't as good as we thought it would be. It was kind of plain, not chocolaty enough , not really as sweet as other dark chocolate cakes we are used to, but someone who likes their dessert less sweet might like this cake, the two of us not so much. In the end, we spent about 2 hours in the dining area, we enjoyed our meal and especially the 360 degree view which was super nice, and then we spent about an hour at the look out area up stairs.The Service was excellent; out server was very personable and quite knowledgeable and gave us a lot of info about the history of restaurant and answered our random questions about the different parts of city we could see from up there! Overall, the food was pretty good, price sort of high but you get a pretty amazing view and the food covers the lift tickets, I won't be coming here everyday, but if I have a visitor from out of town, or for special occasions, I think I'll be returning.

To go up the CN Tower, you can either pay thirty something dollars for the elevator ride OR you can choose to dine at the 360 restaurant (Keep in mind you have to spend a minimum amount for each person since you didn't pay for the lift tickets: <hl> i.e. you can't come up for free and just get a small dessert <hl> , you got to order a proper meal).


Question: How is the server?

Amazing food with amazing servers!! The menu was filled with different dishes that everyone can enjoy. I cant eat no pork nor shrimp but in Pai they have multiple dishes that suite my needs. The server we got was Jason and he's amazing!!! My sister knows him personally so he hooked us up with dessert. Jason was very informative and knew all the dishes as well as gave his personal opinion on certain foods he likes. The atmosphere had a chill vibe with some cool indie pieces. The restaurant was situated underground and near a cool district with lots of other cool restaurants. Food,I went for the vegetable spring rolls as a starter and boy oh boy it was very tasty. The dipping sauce it came with was a winner. The roll was your typical vegetable spring roll with a hard crispy breaded coating that delivers an incredible taste. Next is the main appetizer, I got the Chicken Pad Thai in medium. Slightly disappointed because I expected it to be a bit more spicy but nonetheless it was still tasty!  Not your typical pad thai for sure. Generally I dont finish food from other restaurants but Pai was an exception. Every bite I took from the pad thai made me want to get another. The portion you get was massive, enough to feed two but if you're really hungry then this should be a good size portion. Lastly the dessert, I'm saddened to think, I actually forgot the name of the dessert but if your Filipino it was a twist on suman. The dessert was sticky rice but it had a sweet taste to it. The taste wasn't a sweet overpowering dessert it was quite subtle. It had mango on top. Overall Pai is the best Thai food i've ever ate in my life. If you need to impress someone or need a place to eat, make sure to check out this place. Dont forget to ask if Jason could serve you, he's awesome! Coming back for sure.

Answer: amazing servers

Amazing food with amazing servers !!

<hl> Amazing food with amazing servers !! <hl> The menu was filled with different dishes that everyone can enjoy. I cant eat no pork nor shrimp but in Pai they have multiple dishes that suite my needs. The server we got was Jason and he's amazing!!! My sister knows him personally so he hooked us up with dessert. Jason was very informative and knew all the dishes as well as gave his personal opinion on certain foods he likes. The atmosphere had a chill vibe with some cool indie pieces. The restaurant was situated underground and near a cool district with lots of other cool restaurants. Food,I went for the vegetable spring rolls as a starter and boy oh boy it was very tasty. The dipping sauce it came with was a winner. The roll was your typical vegetable spring roll with a hard crispy breaded coating that delivers an incredible taste. Next is the main appetizer, I got the Chicken Pad Thai in medium. Slightly disappointed because I expected it to be a bit more spicy but nonetheless it was still tasty! Not your typical pad thai for sure. Generally I dont finish food from other restaurants but Pai was an exception. Every bite I took from the pad thai made me want to get another. The portion you get was massive, enough to feed two but if you're really hungry then this should be a good size portion. Lastly the dessert, I'm saddened to think, I actually forgot the name of the dessert but if your Filipino it was a twist on suman. The dessert was sticky rice but it had a sweet taste to it. The taste wasn't a sweet overpowering dessert it was quite subtle. It had mango on top. Overall Pai is the best Thai food i've ever ate in my life. If you need to impress someone or need a place to eat, make sure to check out this place. Dont forget to ask if Jason could serve you, he's awesome! Coming back for sure.

Amazing food with <hl> amazing servers <hl>!! The menu was filled with different dishes that everyone can enjoy. I cant eat no pork nor shrimp but in Pai they have multiple dishes that suite my needs. The server we got was Jason and he's amazing!!! My sister knows him personally so he hooked us up with dessert. Jason was very informative and knew all the dishes as well as gave his personal opinion on certain foods he likes. The atmosphere had a chill vibe with some cool indie pieces. The restaurant was situated underground and near a cool district with lots of other cool restaurants. Food,I went for the vegetable spring rolls as a starter and boy oh boy it was very tasty. The dipping sauce it came with was a winner. The roll was your typical vegetable spring roll with a hard crispy breaded coating that delivers an incredible taste. Next is the main appetizer, I got the Chicken Pad Thai in medium. Slightly disappointed because I expected it to be a bit more spicy but nonetheless it was still tasty! Not your typical pad thai for sure. Generally I dont finish food from other restaurants but Pai was an exception. Every bite I took from the pad thai made me want to get another. The portion you get was massive, enough to feed two but if you're really hungry then this should be a good size portion. Lastly the dessert, I'm saddened to think, I actually forgot the name of the dessert but if your Filipino it was a twist on suman. The dessert was sticky rice but it had a sweet taste to it. The taste wasn't a sweet overpowering dessert it was quite subtle. It had mango on top. Overall Pai is the best Thai food i've ever ate in my life. If you need to impress someone or need a place to eat, make sure to check out this place. Dont forget to ask if Jason could serve you, he's awesome! Coming back for sure.

Amazing food with <hl> amazing servers <hl> !!


Question: Is the price competitive?

Had our girls night here and it was a very pleasant experience. The ambience is simple and chic.  The food was amazing and at a very reasonable prices. Went on a Thursday and the half priced martinis were delish!  I had the chicken and waffles which tasted amazing.  Portion size was just right. Waffles were a bit soggy and the presentation was a kind of odd with the slaw just slopped on top.  Overall though I was very satisfied with my meal!  I would definitely get it again. The restaurant itself is quite narrow and small - so I wouldn't  recommend for very large groups.

Answer: very reasonable prices

Had our girls night here and it was a very pleasant experience. The ambience is simple and chic. <hl> The food was amazing and at a very reasonable prices . <hl> Went on a Thursday and the half priced martinis were delish! I had the chicken and waffles which tasted amazing. Portion size was just right. Waffles were a bit soggy and the presentation was a kind of odd with the slaw just slopped on top. Overall though I was very satisfied with my meal! I would definitely get it again. The restaurant itself is quite narrow and small - so I wouldn't recommend for very large groups.

Had our girls night here and it was a very pleasant experience. The ambience is simple and chic. The food was amazing and at a <hl> very reasonable prices <hl>. Went on a Thursday and the half priced martinis were delish! I had the chicken and waffles which tasted amazing. Portion size was just right. Waffles were a bit soggy and the presentation was a kind of odd with the slaw just slopped on top. Overall though I was very satisfied with my meal! I would definitely get it again. The restaurant itself is quite narrow and small - so I wouldn't recommend for very large groups.

The food was amazing and at a <hl> very reasonable prices <hl> .


Question: How is the service?

Perfect experience, service, and ambiance. My server was Janson and he delivered everything accordingly- perfectly timed. Was very friendly with my best friend and I and we had a perfect time. CONSIDERING.... when we were first seated by the hostess at a table we did not like at all (segregated dining space), we requested for a booth in the larger dining room area. Host told us he would try his best to look into moving us over. Basically waited for a long time and he never got back to us. Janson had kindly offered water and to take any food requests for us- but I refused. I went to the hostess desk myself to ask the receptionist to see if a spot had been ready for us or looked into but she looked like she was not aware of this. So I mentioned that we didn't want to order until we moved since it meant the plates would need to be moved as well. We were told that the dining area was very busy and she would have to look into it... moments later we were then moved to a nicer desirable seat which was completely empty (the couple next to us was also moved moments later into the larger seating area)... I was NOT amused or happy with the receptionist/hostess. Overall my dining experience was AMAZING thanks to Janson who gave recommendations and was very kind despite dealing with me with the issue of moving seats. I have already booked a dinner in a couple of weeks to celebrate my parents' anniversary. NotesFood quality: over my expectationsAmbiance: over my expectationsService: satisfied- servers explain what the dishes are and detailsIf you make reservations... try to specify exactly where you would like to sit

Answer: Perfect experience, service, and ambiance. My server was Janson and he delivered everything accordingly- perfectly timed. Was very friendly with my best friend and I and we had a perfect time. CONSIDERING.... when we were first seated by the hostess at a table we did not like at all (segregated dining space), we requested for a booth in the larger dining room area

<hl> Perfect experience, service, and ambiance. My server was Janson and he delivered everything accordingly- perfectly timed. Was very friendly with my best friend and I and we had a perfect time. CONSIDERING.... when we were first seated by the hostess at a table we did not like at all (segregated dining space), we requested for a booth in the larger dining room area . <hl> Host told us he would try his best to look into moving us over. Basically waited for a long time and he never got back to us. Janson had kindly offered water and to take any food requests for us- but I refused. I went to the hostess desk myself to ask the receptionist to see if a spot had been ready for us or looked into but she looked like she was not aware of this. So I mentioned that we didn't want to order until we moved since it meant the plates would need to be moved as well. We were told that the dining area was very busy and she would have to look into it... moments later we were then moved to a nicer desirable seat which was completely empty (the couple next to us was also moved moments later into the larger seating area)... I was NOT amused or happy with the receptionist/hostess. Overall my dining experience was AMAZING thanks to Janson who gave recommendations and was very kind despite dealing with me with the issue of moving seats. I have already booked a dinner in a couple of weeks to celebrate my parents' anniversary. NotesFood quality: over my expectationsAmbiance: over my expectationsService: satisfied- servers explain what the dishes are and detailsIf you make reservations... try to specify exactly where you would like to sit

<hl> Perfect experience, service, and ambiance. My server was Janson and he delivered everything accordingly- perfectly timed. Was very friendly with my best friend and I and we had a perfect time. CONSIDERING.... when we were first seated by the hostess at a table we did not like at all (segregated dining space), we requested for a booth in the larger dining room area <hl>. Host told us he would try his best to look into moving us over. Basically waited for a long time and he never got back to us. Janson had kindly offered water and to take any food requests for us- but I refused. I went to the hostess desk myself to ask the receptionist to see if a spot had been ready for us or looked into but she looked like she was not aware of this. So I mentioned that we didn't want to order until we moved since it meant the plates would need to be moved as well. We were told that the dining area was very busy and she would have to look into it... moments later we were then moved to a nicer desirable seat which was completely empty (the couple next to us was also moved moments later into the larger seating area)... I was NOT amused or happy with the receptionist/hostess. Overall my dining experience was AMAZING thanks to Janson who gave recommendations and was very kind despite dealing with me with the issue of moving seats. I have already booked a dinner in a couple of weeks to celebrate my parents' anniversary. NotesFood quality: over my expectationsAmbiance: over my expectationsService: satisfied- servers explain what the dishes are and detailsIf you make reservations... try to specify exactly where you would like to sit

<hl> Perfect experience, service, and ambiance. My server was Janson and he delivered everything accordingly- perfectly timed. Was very friendly with my best friend and I and we had a perfect time. CONSIDERING.... when we were first seated by the hostess at a table we did not like at all (segregated dining space), we requested for a booth in the larger dining room area <hl> .


Question: How is the food they serve daily?

Banh Mi Boys is fast food at its best. Cheap & tasty like my women. Love this place.

Answer: fast food at its best

Banh Mi Boys is fast food at its best .

<hl> Banh Mi Boys is fast food at its best . <hl> Cheap & tasty like my women. Love this place.

Banh Mi Boys is <hl> fast food at its best <hl>. Cheap & tasty like my women. Love this place.

Banh Mi Boys is <hl> fast food at its best <hl> .


Question: What is meat?

I had very high hopes and it passed the test. Lil' Cheeseburger is more than enough food for most people, it's really not lil' at all. Beef is very fresh and tasty. The bun is soft and stands out compared to most. I'm also a sucker for American cheese on a burg. Melty goodness.Both types of fries were a bit disappointing but I would definitely choose regular over cajun in future. A welcome US chain doing burgers properly.

Answer: fresh and tasty

Beef is very fresh and tasty .

I had very high hopes and it passed the test. Lil' Cheeseburger is more than enough food for most people, it's really not lil' at all. <hl> Beef is very fresh and tasty . <hl> The bun is soft and stands out compared to most. I'm also a sucker for American cheese on a burg. Melty goodness. Both types of fries were a bit disappointing but I would definitely choose regular over cajun in future. A welcome US chain doing burgers properly.

I had very high hopes and it passed the test. Lil' Cheeseburger is more than enough food for most people, it's really not lil' at all. Beef is very <hl> fresh and tasty <hl>. The bun is soft and stands out compared to most. I'm also a sucker for American cheese on a burg. Melty goodness.Both types of fries were a bit disappointing but I would definitely choose regular over cajun in future. A welcome US chain doing burgers properly.

Beef is very <hl> fresh and tasty <hl> .


Question: How relaxing is the water in this spot?

If I could only eat one cuisine for the rest of my life, it'd be Thai food. And with Khao San Road closed for renovation and Pai just a couple blocks from my home, this is definitely a place I frequent regularly. There's often a line-up, but they recently expanded so the last few times I haven't had to wait, which is great! It's a very casual, energetic vibe and can be quite noisy during busy times, but I don't mind. The service is okay. Not super attentive and sometimes slow, but I know, they're busy, so it's fine. The servers are friendly enough.I can't say anything bad about their Pad Thai - I order it every time. It's probably my favourite Pad Thai in Toronto. The Chiang mai beef noodle soup is great as well. The soup is flavourful with spices and the beef is nice and tender. It's never piping hot though. Same with the tom yum soup with shrimp - it's not steaming hot when it comes out (even though it comes in a metal pot with a candle underneath to keep it warm). But it's delicious.I do wish that Pai had a red or panang curry - curry is my love. They do have a green curry served in a coconut, which is okay but not my favourite. I find the coconut to be a bit gimmicky and I don't really like when I stick my spoon in the coconut and end up scraping off a chunk of coconut meat. I do LOVE their massaman curry, though - the beef and potato chunks are tender and the gravy is delicious. The curry comes with a bowl of rice, which is the perfect vehicle for consuming all of the gravy.I feel happy and satisfied every time I eat here. Always a good experience!

Answer: It's a very casual

If I could only eat one cuisine for the rest of my life, it'd be Thai food. And with Khao San Road closed for renovation and Pai just a couple blocks from my home, this is definitely a place I frequent regularly. <hl> There's often a line-up, but they recently expanded so the last few times I haven't had to wait, which is great! It's a very casual , energetic vibe and can be quite noisy during busy times, but I don't mind. <hl> The service is okay. Not super attentive and sometimes slow, but I know, they're busy, so it's fine. The servers are friendly enough. I can't say anything bad about their Pad Thai - I order it every time. It's probably my favourite Pad Thai in Toronto. The Chiang mai beef noodle soup is great as well. The soup is flavourful with spices and the beef is nice and tender. It's never piping hot though. Same with the tom yum soup with shrimp - it's not steaming hot when it comes out (even though it comes in a metal pot with a candle underneath to keep it warm). But it's delicious. I do wish that Pai had a red or panang curry - curry is my love. They do have a green curry served in a coconut, which is okay but not my favourite. I find the coconut to be a bit gimmicky and I don't really like when I stick my spoon in the coconut and end up scraping off a chunk of coconut meat. I do LOVE their massaman curry, though - the beef and potato chunks are tender and the gravy is delicious. The curry comes with a bowl of rice, which is the perfect vehicle for consuming all of the gravy. I feel happy and satisfied every time I eat here. Always a good experience!

If I could only eat one cuisine for the rest of my life, it'd be Thai food. And with Khao San Road closed for renovation and Pai just a couple blocks from my home, this is definitely a place I frequent regularly. There's often a line-up, but they recently expanded so the last few times I haven't had to wait, which is great! <hl> It's a very casual <hl>, energetic vibe and can be quite noisy during busy times, but I don't mind. The service is okay. Not super attentive and sometimes slow, but I know, they're busy, so it's fine. The servers are friendly enough.I can't say anything bad about their Pad Thai - I order it every time. It's probably my favourite Pad Thai in Toronto. The Chiang mai beef noodle soup is great as well. The soup is flavourful with spices and the beef is nice and tender. It's never piping hot though. Same with the tom yum soup with shrimp - it's not steaming hot when it comes out (even though it comes in a metal pot with a candle underneath to keep it warm). But it's delicious.I do wish that Pai had a red or panang curry - curry is my love. They do have a green curry served in a coconut, which is okay but not my favourite. I find the coconut to be a bit gimmicky and I don't really like when I stick my spoon in the coconut and end up scraping off a chunk of coconut meat. I do LOVE their massaman curry, though - the beef and potato chunks are tender and the gravy is delicious. The curry comes with a bowl of rice, which is the perfect vehicle for consuming all of the gravy.I feel happy and satisfied every time I eat here. Always a good experience!

There's often a line-up, but they recently expanded so the last few times I haven't had to wait, which is great! <hl> It's a very casual <hl> , energetic vibe and can be quite noisy during busy times, but I don't mind.


Question: Where do they serve authentic dishes?

Decided to come here with a friends recommendation for a yummy Thai restaurant. I had to wait past the busy dinner time (9pm) to be able to talk to someone on the phone (otherwise it's a voicemail) to make a reservation. My friend and I were there first and were served water and we were able to order drinks (Thai Iced Tea, really good) while we waited for the rest of the party to come. By this time it was just starting to get busy with the dinner rush, but it never got ridiculously loud that we weren't able to talk comfortably. When the rest came, drinks were ordered and my friend who does not like drinking sugary drinks was able to order a mango shake no sugar. We were never rushed to order but our waitress came in to check on us and make sure our water was full. I ordered the Khao Soi, the others ordered: Pork belly Gaeng Hunglay, and the others ordered the Pad Thai. I found my dish quite heavy to say, I am more used to eating curry with rice so eating noodles got a bit messy. Would I order this again? Yes, but maybe switch for rice. My friends enjoyed their dish and it was all very yummy.We stayed a bit longer then usual, but they never seemed bothered or annoyed that we were staying after paying for the bill. In fact, they made sure we had water refilled. I love when restaurants don't feel the need to kick customers out, we were catching up and were having a great time.Overall, great customer service & great food.

Answer: Thai restaurant

<hl> Decided to come here with a friends recommendation for a yummy Thai restaurant . <hl> I had to wait past the busy dinner time (9pm) to be able to talk to someone on the phone (otherwise it's a voicemail) to make a reservation. My friend and I were there first and were served water and we were able to order drinks (Thai Iced Tea, really good) while we waited for the rest of the party to come. By this time it was just starting to get busy with the dinner rush, but it never got ridiculously loud that we weren't able to talk comfortably. When the rest came, drinks were ordered and my friend who does not like drinking sugary drinks was able to order a mango shake no sugar. We were never rushed to order but our waitress came in to check on us and make sure our water was full. I ordered the Khao Soi, the others ordered: Pork belly Gaeng Hunglay, and the others ordered the Pad Thai. I found my dish quite heavy to say, I am more used to eating curry with rice so eating noodles got a bit messy. Would I order this again? Yes, but maybe switch for rice. My friends enjoyed their dish and it was all very yummy. We stayed a bit longer then usual, but they never seemed bothered or annoyed that we were staying after paying for the bill. In fact, they made sure we had water refilled. I love when restaurants don't feel the need to kick customers out, we were catching up and were having a great time. Overall, great customer service & great food.

Decided to come here with a friends recommendation for a yummy <hl> Thai restaurant <hl>. I had to wait past the busy dinner time (9pm) to be able to talk to someone on the phone (otherwise it's a voicemail) to make a reservation. My friend and I were there first and were served water and we were able to order drinks (Thai Iced Tea, really good) while we waited for the rest of the party to come. By this time it was just starting to get busy with the dinner rush, but it never got ridiculously loud that we weren't able to talk comfortably. When the rest came, drinks were ordered and my friend who does not like drinking sugary drinks was able to order a mango shake no sugar. We were never rushed to order but our waitress came in to check on us and make sure our water was full. I ordered the Khao Soi, the others ordered: Pork belly Gaeng Hunglay, and the others ordered the Pad Thai. I found my dish quite heavy to say, I am more used to eating curry with rice so eating noodles got a bit messy. Would I order this again? Yes, but maybe switch for rice. My friends enjoyed their dish and it was all very yummy.We stayed a bit longer then usual, but they never seemed bothered or annoyed that we were staying after paying for the bill. In fact, they made sure we had water refilled. I love when restaurants don't feel the need to kick customers out, we were catching up and were having a great time.Overall, great customer service & great food.

Decided to come here with a friends recommendation for a yummy <hl> Thai restaurant <hl> .


Question: Is your food top notch?

Canoe is another Toronto favorite and definitely one of the top restaurants in the city. I've come here for a date, a business dinner and with my family - it is that versatile. You can always rely on the service, food and the incredible view of the Toronto skyline / waterfront. TIP: If you're on a more casual date, grab seats at the kitchen and watch the chefs prepare the food - amazing experience.FOOD:- The raw bar is sublime and a specialty of the restaurant. If you can handle it, eat this.- ** the menu changes but there is usually a foie gras option and you should have it **- Have something truly Canadian as a main: Venison or Sturgeon for instance. There is usually something with maple also - do that!- Have a sweet Canadian wine with dessert (Inniskilin is a personal favorite) - and opt for one sweet and one cheese platter. You won't be disappointed.WINE: No words needed; this is one of the best wine lists around and you'll find what you want. Sommelier is also always helpful with choices and I'd leverage him/her if needed.

Answer: food - amazing experience

Canoe is another Toronto favorite and definitely one of the top restaurants in the city. I've come here for a date, a business dinner and with my family - it is that versatile. You can always rely on the service, food and the incredible view of the Toronto skyline / waterfront. TIP: <hl> If you're on a more casual date, grab seats at the kitchen and watch the chefs prepare the food - amazing experience .FOOD:- <hl> The raw bar is sublime and a specialty of the restaurant. If you can handle it, eat this.- ** the menu changes but there is usually a foie gras option and you should have it **- Have something truly Canadian as a main: Venison or Sturgeon for instance. There is usually something with maple also - do that!- Have a sweet Canadian wine with dessert (Inniskilin is a personal favorite) - and opt for one sweet and one cheese platter. You won't be disappointed. WINE: No words needed; this is one of the best wine lists around and you'll find what you want. Sommelier is also always helpful with choices and I'd leverage him/her if needed.

Canoe is another Toronto favorite and definitely one of the top restaurants in the city. I've come here for a date, a business dinner and with my family - it is that versatile. You can always rely on the service, food and the incredible view of the Toronto skyline / waterfront. TIP: If you're on a more casual date, grab seats at the kitchen and watch the chefs prepare the <hl> food - amazing experience <hl>.FOOD:- The raw bar is sublime and a specialty of the restaurant. If you can handle it, eat this.- ** the menu changes but there is usually a foie gras option and you should have it **- Have something truly Canadian as a main: Venison or Sturgeon for instance. There is usually something with maple also - do that!- Have a sweet Canadian wine with dessert (Inniskilin is a personal favorite) - and opt for one sweet and one cheese platter. You won't be disappointed.WINE: No words needed; this is one of the best wine lists around and you'll find what you want. Sommelier is also always helpful with choices and I'd leverage him/her if needed.

If you're on a more casual date, grab seats at the kitchen and watch the chefs prepare the <hl> food - amazing experience <hl> .FOOD:-


Question: How is that food satisfying?

I give two stars for the view only. The attitude of the server was very terrible because I was NOT satisfied with the dish he presented. The dish was made for at least 4 people and he did not warn us how big the dish it would be. Aside from the size of the dish, the taste is beyond horrible. I grew up eating oyster and I immediately noticed how unhealthy the color and the taste of the oyster was. We asked him to bring us a plate of fresh cracked oyster after the complain and this time he actually brought us fresh oyster and it looked completely different from the oyster he gave us originally. Also the muscles were empty, literally. We found more than 15 shells and they were all empty.. where did my muscles go? The salmon is smoked and baked and tastes very dry. Over all the service was ok and the food I give it 1.8/10

Answer: I was NOT satisfied with the dish he presented

I give two stars for the view only. <hl> The attitude of the server was very terrible because I was NOT satisfied with the dish he presented . <hl> The dish was made for at least 4 people and he did not warn us how big the dish it would be. Aside from the size of the dish, the taste is beyond horrible. I grew up eating oyster and I immediately noticed how unhealthy the color and the taste of the oyster was. We asked him to bring us a plate of fresh cracked oyster after the complain and this time he actually brought us fresh oyster and it looked completely different from the oyster he gave us originally. Also the muscles were empty, literally. We found more than 15 shells and they were all empty.. where did my muscles go? The salmon is smoked and baked and tastes very dry. Over all the service was ok and the food I give it 1.8/10

I give two stars for the view only. The attitude of the server was very terrible because <hl> I was NOT satisfied with the dish he presented <hl>. The dish was made for at least 4 people and he did not warn us how big the dish it would be. Aside from the size of the dish, the taste is beyond horrible. I grew up eating oyster and I immediately noticed how unhealthy the color and the taste of the oyster was. We asked him to bring us a plate of fresh cracked oyster after the complain and this time he actually brought us fresh oyster and it looked completely different from the oyster he gave us originally. Also the muscles were empty, literally. We found more than 15 shells and they were all empty.. where did my muscles go? The salmon is smoked and baked and tastes very dry. Over all the service was ok and the food I give it 1.8/10

The attitude of the server was very terrible because <hl> I was NOT satisfied with the dish he presented <hl> .


Question: How is the flavour?

We came to Pai for dinner. There's usually a wait to get a table. I'd recommend coming earlier to put your name down. I ordered the Gaeng Hung Lai (ox tail) and the Sai Va Platter. The oxtail curry is pretty sweet. There's a lot of bones and the meat is quite tender off the bone. It was a pretty solid dish. I didn't like the sai va platter. It was a bit bland, but is okay for sharing. I wouldn't recommend ordering it.I still would prefer the green curry with chicken. I ended up getting this because my friend couldn't handle the spice she ordered. This is the best and most consistent dish here in my opinion. I'd also recommend ordering the Thai ice tea. In my opinion these are the best two things at Pai. It's better than suko. I'd definitely return to try the khao soi.

Answer: pretty sweet

The oxtail curry is pretty sweet .

We came to Pai for dinner. There's usually a wait to get a table. I'd recommend coming earlier to put your name down. I ordered the Gaeng Hung Lai (ox tail) and the Sai Va Platter. <hl> The oxtail curry is pretty sweet . <hl> There's a lot of bones and the meat is quite tender off the bone. It was a pretty solid dish. I didn't like the sai va platter. It was a bit bland, but is okay for sharing. I wouldn't recommend ordering it. I still would prefer the green curry with chicken. I ended up getting this because my friend couldn't handle the spice she ordered. This is the best and most consistent dish here in my opinion. I'd also recommend ordering the Thai ice tea. In my opinion these are the best two things at Pai. It's better than suko. I'd definitely return to try the khao soi.

We came to Pai for dinner. There's usually a wait to get a table. I'd recommend coming earlier to put your name down. I ordered the Gaeng Hung Lai (ox tail) and the Sai Va Platter. The oxtail curry is <hl> pretty sweet <hl>. There's a lot of bones and the meat is quite tender off the bone. It was a pretty solid dish. I didn't like the sai va platter. It was a bit bland, but is okay for sharing. I wouldn't recommend ordering it.I still would prefer the green curry with chicken. I ended up getting this because my friend couldn't handle the spice she ordered. This is the best and most consistent dish here in my opinion. I'd also recommend ordering the Thai ice tea. In my opinion these are the best two things at Pai. It's better than suko. I'd definitely return to try the khao soi.

The oxtail curry is <hl> pretty sweet <hl> .


Question: Why is atmosphere  excellent?

One word - Desserts.Two more words - Turkish coffee.I had their salad and my friend had their fried chicken and some appetizer. The food we ordered tasted great. I loved the Turkish coffee especially. It was smooth, strong but no bitter aftertaste. Great ambience but busy because it is popular. A little loud and cramped for my taste.  The fixtures and wall decorations are quite interesting. The staff are courteous.

Answer: Great ambience but busy because it is popular

One word - Desserts. Two more words - Turkish coffee. I had their salad and my friend had their fried chicken and some appetizer. The food we ordered tasted great. I loved the Turkish coffee especially. It was smooth, strong but no bitter aftertaste. <hl> Great ambience but busy because it is popular . <hl> A little loud and cramped for my taste. The fixtures and wall decorations are quite interesting. The staff are courteous.

One word - Desserts.Two more words - Turkish coffee.I had their salad and my friend had their fried chicken and some appetizer. The food we ordered tasted great. I loved the Turkish coffee especially. It was smooth, strong but no bitter aftertaste. <hl> Great ambience but busy because it is popular <hl>. A little loud and cramped for my taste. The fixtures and wall decorations are quite interesting. The staff are courteous.

<hl> Great ambience but busy because it is popular <hl> .