Question: How is the service in that place?

Khao San Road had been on my list of places I wanted to go to eat for YEARS. But never got around to actually going to, for one reason or another. Finally I managed to make it to this restaurant. I'm going to separate the food, ambiance, and service to discuss seperately.Food - I ordered the pad gra prow. It was delicious. It had a great mix of flavours and the way that it was plated was really interesting and tasty. This place has amazing food!Ambiance - It was pretty nice for the most part. It was a bit crowded and it was hard to hear the people that I was talking to, but at the same time it gave an interesting atmosphere.Service - It was AWFUL. We waited 20 minutes for a table, and the lady said we had to have everyone together to be seated. This was fair enough. However, one of my friends had to take an urgent phone call, and stepped out for a few minutes and the server came over and started yelling at us for getting seated without our entire table ready. It took my friend almost 15 minutes to order a single beer, and the servers were rude as fuck. I understand they are busy but that's not an excuse to treat your customers this way.In summary, I had really mixed feelings about this place. The food lived up to what i expected, but the service was awful.

Answer: Service - It was AWFUL

Service - It was AWFUL .

Khao San Road had been on my list of places I wanted to go to eat for YEARS. But never got around to actually going to, for one reason or another. Finally I managed to make it to this restaurant. I'm going to separate the food, ambiance, and service to discuss seperately. Food - I ordered the pad gra prow. It was delicious. It had a great mix of flavours and the way that it was plated was really interesting and tasty. This place has amazing food!Ambiance - It was pretty nice for the most part. It was a bit crowded and it was hard to hear the people that I was talking to, but at the same time it gave an interesting atmosphere. <hl> Service - It was AWFUL . <hl> We waited 20 minutes for a table, and the lady said we had to have everyone together to be seated. This was fair enough. However, one of my friends had to take an urgent phone call, and stepped out for a few minutes and the server came over and started yelling at us for getting seated without our entire table ready. It took my friend almost 15 minutes to order a single beer, and the servers were rude as fuck. I understand they are busy but that's not an excuse to treat your customers this way. In summary, I had really mixed feelings about this place. The food lived up to what i expected, but the service was awful.

Khao San Road had been on my list of places I wanted to go to eat for YEARS. But never got around to actually going to, for one reason or another. Finally I managed to make it to this restaurant. I'm going to separate the food, ambiance, and service to discuss seperately.Food - I ordered the pad gra prow. It was delicious. It had a great mix of flavours and the way that it was plated was really interesting and tasty. This place has amazing food!Ambiance - It was pretty nice for the most part. It was a bit crowded and it was hard to hear the people that I was talking to, but at the same time it gave an interesting atmosphere.<hl> Service - It was AWFUL <hl>. We waited 20 minutes for a table, and the lady said we had to have everyone together to be seated. This was fair enough. However, one of my friends had to take an urgent phone call, and stepped out for a few minutes and the server came over and started yelling at us for getting seated without our entire table ready. It took my friend almost 15 minutes to order a single beer, and the servers were rude as fuck. I understand they are busy but that's not an excuse to treat your customers this way.In summary, I had really mixed feelings about this place. The food lived up to what i expected, but the service was awful.


Question: How is the place?

Cute spot and the waffles are great. Other than that nothing overly amazing. We ordered the waffles Benjamin and the smoked salmon Omelette. The smoked salmon was extremely salty. I love lox and I could not even finish it due to the amount of salt. However, the waffles really are that good and worth trying.

Answer: Cute spot

Cute spot and the waffles are great.

<hl> Cute spot and the waffles are great. <hl> Other than that nothing overly amazing. We ordered the waffles Benjamin and the smoked salmon Omelette. The smoked salmon was extremely salty. I love lox and I could not even finish it due to the amount of salt. However, the waffles really are that good and worth trying.

<hl> Cute spot <hl> and the waffles are great. Other than that nothing overly amazing. We ordered the waffles Benjamin and the smoked salmon Omelette. The smoked salmon was extremely salty. I love lox and I could not even finish it due to the amount of salt. However, the waffles really are that good and worth trying.


Question: What is service?

We had one night in Toronto and we chose this place after hearing great things. We were REALLY disappointed with the food - my chorizo dish did not taste fresh, the baja tacos were very small and ordinary and the ceviche was the only thing that was passable. Everything was underseasoned and my margarita tasted like it came from a pre-made grocery store mix with little to no tequila in it. It felt like it's a factory here. Music was too loud, service was not great and the waitresses looked uncomfortable in their ill fitting vibrant red attire. We went to the italian place next door afterwards to fill our bellies with good food and have some wine to forget about this experience. Sad that this was our only night to experience this foodie town. :(

Answer: service was not great

We had one night in Toronto and we chose this place after hearing great things. We were REALLY disappointed with the food - my chorizo dish did not taste fresh, the baja tacos were very small and ordinary and the ceviche was the only thing that was passable. Everything was underseasoned and my margarita tasted like it came from a pre-made grocery store mix with little to no tequila in it. It felt like it's a factory here. <hl> Music was too loud, service was not great and the waitresses looked uncomfortable in their ill fitting vibrant red attire. <hl> We went to the italian place next door afterwards to fill our bellies with good food and have some wine to forget about this experience. Sad that this was our only night to experience this foodie town. :(

We had one night in Toronto and we chose this place after hearing great things. We were REALLY disappointed with the food - my chorizo dish did not taste fresh, the baja tacos were very small and ordinary and the ceviche was the only thing that was passable. Everything was underseasoned and my margarita tasted like it came from a pre-made grocery store mix with little to no tequila in it. It felt like it's a factory here. Music was too loud, <hl> service was not great <hl> and the waitresses looked uncomfortable in their ill fitting vibrant red attire. We went to the italian place next door afterwards to fill our bellies with good food and have some wine to forget about this experience. Sad that this was our only night to experience this foodie town. :(


Question: What do you think about snack?

It is a great place to grab a quick lunch.  We got the kabli beef banh mi and the braised beef steamed Bao.  We chose the medium spicy (which is a line of sriracha sauce). The next level was jalapeno peppers and the most spicest is the cabanara peppers.  The seating is minimal so I can imagine this place being packed on the week days for lunch.  In total, there are probably 15 seats?As for the kalbi beef, the texture is soft and that is a plus.  The bread was toasted just right.  Steamed Bao was good as well.  The steamed Bao is worth trying because the Bao is a different type of bread.  To choose between kalbi or braised beef, I am leaning towards kalbi.   For a filling meal though, the regular banh mi is suggested.Over all, good place and I will come back again if I am in the area.

Answer: which is a line of sriracha sauce

It is a great place to grab a quick lunch. We got the kabli beef banh mi and the braised beef steamed Bao. <hl> We chose the medium spicy ( which is a line of sriracha sauce ). <hl> The next level was jalapeno peppers and the most spicest is the cabanara peppers. The seating is minimal so I can imagine this place being packed on the week days for lunch. In total, there are probably 15 seats?As for the kalbi beef, the texture is soft and that is a plus. The bread was toasted just right. Steamed Bao was good as well. The steamed Bao is worth trying because the Bao is a different type of bread. To choose between kalbi or braised beef, I am leaning towards kalbi. For a filling meal though, the regular banh mi is suggested. Over all, good place and I will come back again if I am in the area.

It is a great place to grab a quick lunch. We got the kabli beef banh mi and the braised beef steamed Bao. We chose the medium spicy (<hl> which is a line of sriracha sauce <hl>). The next level was jalapeno peppers and the most spicest is the cabanara peppers. The seating is minimal so I can imagine this place being packed on the week days for lunch. In total, there are probably 15 seats?As for the kalbi beef, the texture is soft and that is a plus. The bread was toasted just right. Steamed Bao was good as well. The steamed Bao is worth trying because the Bao is a different type of bread. To choose between kalbi or braised beef, I am leaning towards kalbi. For a filling meal though, the regular banh mi is suggested.Over all, good place and I will come back again if I am in the area.

We chose the medium spicy ( <hl> which is a line of sriracha sauce <hl> ).


Question: How is the ambience?

Really enjoyed my experience here. Went with a friend that lives in the area and we sat at the bar for a couple glasses of wine and good Italian food. I like their concept of changing the menu often - we started with the grilled octopus app, which seems to be a must have. It was grilled right in front of us and it tasted great. We both had the house wine ($1 per oz.) - it was descent and inexpensive for a city like Toronto. For entree, I had the pasta with lamb and pork and I really liked it - It tasted very fresh and it was well prepared. My buddy had a kale salad and steak and he also liked it a lot. The decor is cool and you can tell the place is trendy and filled with young professionals and locals. I'll definitely come back next time that I'm in the area - just make sure to get there early because it can get pretty busy and waiting can be long.

Answer: enjoyed

Really enjoyed my experience here.

<hl> Really enjoyed my experience here. <hl> Went with a friend that lives in the area and we sat at the bar for a couple glasses of wine and good Italian food. I like their concept of changing the menu often - we started with the grilled octopus app, which seems to be a must have. It was grilled right in front of us and it tasted great. We both had the house wine ($1 per oz.) - it was descent and inexpensive for a city like Toronto. For entree, I had the pasta with lamb and pork and I really liked it - It tasted very fresh and it was well prepared. My buddy had a kale salad and steak and he also liked it a lot. The decor is cool and you can tell the place is trendy and filled with young professionals and locals. I'll definitely come back next time that I'm in the area - just make sure to get there early because it can get pretty busy and waiting can be long.

Really <hl> enjoyed <hl> my experience here. Went with a friend that lives in the area and we sat at the bar for a couple glasses of wine and good Italian food. I like their concept of changing the menu often - we started with the grilled octopus app, which seems to be a must have. It was grilled right in front of us and it tasted great. We both had the house wine ($1 per oz.) - it was descent and inexpensive for a city like Toronto. For entree, I had the pasta with lamb and pork and I really liked it - It tasted very fresh and it was well prepared. My buddy had a kale salad and steak and he also liked it a lot. The decor is cool and you can tell the place is trendy and filled with young professionals and locals. I'll definitely come back next time that I'm in the area - just make sure to get there early because it can get pretty busy and waiting can be long.


Question: What do you think about bread?

The service was excellent from the discreet clearing of dishes to the refilling of water.  Our waiter was very helpful in recommending dishes that complement each other.  Two of us shared 9 dishes (2 of them were half orders).  We're not big eaters so this was too much food; we probably could've done with just 6 or 7 but we wanted to try a good variety.  We didn't have room for dessert :(.  The bone marrow was excellent, as were the mussels and bread with olive oil.  The reason I don't give this 5 stars is because some of the dishes were good, but not extraordinary.  This place is definitely worth going to.

Answer: as were the mussels and bread with olive oil.

The service was excellent from the discreet clearing of dishes to the refilling of water. Our waiter was very helpful in recommending dishes that complement each other. Two of us shared 9 dishes (2 of them were half orders). We're not big eaters so this was too much food; we probably could've done with just 6 or 7 but we wanted to try a good variety. We didn't have room for dessert :(. <hl> The bone marrow was excellent, as were the mussels and bread with olive oil. The reason I don't give this 5 stars is because some of the dishes were good, but not extraordinary. <hl> This place is definitely worth going to.

The service was excellent from the discreet clearing of dishes to the refilling of water. Our waiter was very helpful in recommending dishes that complement each other. Two of us shared 9 dishes (2 of them were half orders). We're not big eaters so this was too much food; we probably could've done with just 6 or 7 but we wanted to try a good variety. We didn't have room for dessert :(. The bone marrow was excellent, <hl> as were the mussels and bread with olive oil. <hl> The reason I don't give this 5 stars is because some of the dishes were good, but not extraordinary. This place is definitely worth going to.


Question: What do they serve for lunch?

I ordered the pork ramen noodle ($16) and the pork belly buns ($12). The order came with 2 buns, the meat was nice and thick. It's basically a steamed bun folded up with pork belly along with a generous amount of hoisin sauce. It was a great combination of flavours. It reminded me of peking duck. If you're a fan of that, you should definitely give this a try. The ramen here is better than that at Sansotei, although pricier. It was a nice chewy consistency, the broth was amazing and I was happy with the thickness of the meat. The only downside is that that I wish they had individual tables rather than a giant picnic type  they have where you can touch elbows with the strangers dining next to you. I also thought service could have been better although this was probably only because of our waiter. She didn't acknowledge me. She didn't look my way when asking if we were ready to order (we weren't, so she walked away) and it happened again when we asked questions about the menu and a final time when we actually ordered the food. There were only 2 of us, I would understand this if it were a big group, but in this case, I found it a bit rude.

Answer: I ordered the pork ramen noodle

<hl> I ordered the pork ramen noodle ($16) and the pork belly buns ($12). <hl> The order came with 2 buns, the meat was nice and thick. It's basically a steamed bun folded up with pork belly along with a generous amount of hoisin sauce. It was a great combination of flavours. It reminded me of peking duck. If you're a fan of that, you should definitely give this a try. The ramen here is better than that at Sansotei, although pricier. It was a nice chewy consistency, the broth was amazing and I was happy with the thickness of the meat. The only downside is that that I wish they had individual tables rather than a giant picnic type they have where you can touch elbows with the strangers dining next to you. I also thought service could have been better although this was probably only because of our waiter. She didn't acknowledge me. She didn't look my way when asking if we were ready to order (we weren't, so she walked away) and it happened again when we asked questions about the menu and a final time when we actually ordered the food. There were only 2 of us, I would understand this if it were a big group, but in this case, I found it a bit rude.

<hl> I ordered the pork ramen noodle <hl> ($16) and the pork belly buns ($12). The order came with 2 buns, the meat was nice and thick. It's basically a steamed bun folded up with pork belly along with a generous amount of hoisin sauce. It was a great combination of flavours. It reminded me of peking duck. If you're a fan of that, you should definitely give this a try. The ramen here is better than that at Sansotei, although pricier. It was a nice chewy consistency, the broth was amazing and I was happy with the thickness of the meat. The only downside is that that I wish they had individual tables rather than a giant picnic type they have where you can touch elbows with the strangers dining next to you. I also thought service could have been better although this was probably only because of our waiter. She didn't acknowledge me. She didn't look my way when asking if we were ready to order (we weren't, so she walked away) and it happened again when we asked questions about the menu and a final time when we actually ordered the food. There were only 2 of us, I would understand this if it were a big group, but in this case, I found it a bit rude.


Question: Which service do you enjoy most?

What can I say about Byblos? Possibly my favorite dining experience ever, even better than Splendido and Gramercy Tavern in NYC (my next favorites...now).The hostess was very pleasant and helpful, our server was  efficient and very personable, and the manager James was a great host, checking in often to see how we were doing. Top notch service in every way!The food...wow. We started with a very nice salad and a fantastic artichoke and yogurt dish (I don't even like artichoke) that we devoured. Next, succulent lamb ribs with a coriander based (I think) crust on them that is similar to the excellent bread that they serve. Delicious!Wagyu beef on a cauliflower hummus that just bursts with flavor in every bite. Cooked perfectly and seasoned according to the rich fat of the wagyu to combine for the perfect bite of steak, IMO. A creamy lobster dish, some exceptional short ribs and some phenomenal Israeli couscous (and Brussels sprouts with haloumi cheese and bacon!!!) and we were pretty much stuffed, but James the host also provided us with three small desserts that were also fantastic. We also had one of their chilled alcoholic teas, and wow, does that ever finish a meal off perfectly. Can't say enough about our experience at Byblos. My wife and I are now presented with the challenge deciding how long we should wait before going back. We love trying new restos and don't like to overdo one spot, but I don't think we can wait much longer!

Answer: that we devoured

What can I say about Byblos? Possibly my favorite dining experience ever, even better than Splendido and Gramercy Tavern in NYC (my next favorites... now).The hostess was very pleasant and helpful, our server was efficient and very personable, and the manager James was a great host, checking in often to see how we were doing. Top notch service in every way!The food... wow. <hl> We started with a very nice salad and a fantastic artichoke and yogurt dish (I don't even like artichoke) that we devoured . <hl> Next, succulent lamb ribs with a coriander based (I think) crust on them that is similar to the excellent bread that they serve. Delicious!Wagyu beef on a cauliflower hummus that just bursts with flavor in every bite. Cooked perfectly and seasoned according to the rich fat of the wagyu to combine for the perfect bite of steak, IMO. A creamy lobster dish, some exceptional short ribs and some phenomenal Israeli couscous (and Brussels sprouts with haloumi cheese and bacon!!!) and we were pretty much stuffed, but James the host also provided us with three small desserts that were also fantastic. We also had one of their chilled alcoholic teas, and wow, does that ever finish a meal off perfectly. Can't say enough about our experience at Byblos. My wife and I are now presented with the challenge deciding how long we should wait before going back. We love trying new restos and don't like to overdo one spot, but I don't think we can wait much longer!

What can I say about Byblos? Possibly my favorite dining experience ever, even better than Splendido and Gramercy Tavern in NYC (my next favorites...now).The hostess was very pleasant and helpful, our server was efficient and very personable, and the manager James was a great host, checking in often to see how we were doing. Top notch service in every way!The food...wow. We started with a very nice salad and a fantastic artichoke and yogurt dish (I don't even like artichoke) <hl> that we devoured <hl>. Next, succulent lamb ribs with a coriander based (I think) crust on them that is similar to the excellent bread that they serve. Delicious!Wagyu beef on a cauliflower hummus that just bursts with flavor in every bite. Cooked perfectly and seasoned according to the rich fat of the wagyu to combine for the perfect bite of steak, IMO. A creamy lobster dish, some exceptional short ribs and some phenomenal Israeli couscous (and Brussels sprouts with haloumi cheese and bacon!!!) and we were pretty much stuffed, but James the host also provided us with three small desserts that were also fantastic. We also had one of their chilled alcoholic teas, and wow, does that ever finish a meal off perfectly. Can't say enough about our experience at Byblos. My wife and I are now presented with the challenge deciding how long we should wait before going back. We love trying new restos and don't like to overdo one spot, but I don't think we can wait much longer!

We started with a very nice salad and a fantastic artichoke and yogurt dish (I don't even like artichoke) <hl> that we devoured <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of the food?

Went here last week with a friend last Friday night for dinner. It was surprisingly half full only while the surrounding resturants  were packed with people waiting in line.My friend and I were debating about choosing to eat buffet at $25 or à la carte. We opted for the menu instead and were very glad we did. The food was mediocre and the portions were decent, but not huge.  If you're looking for good sushi, I woud skip this place.The service was very good and attentive.

Answer: The food was mediocre and the portions were decent, but not huge

Went here last week with a friend last Friday night for dinner. It was surprisingly half full only while the surrounding resturants were packed with people waiting in line. My friend and I were debating about choosing to eat buffet at $25 or à la carte. We opted for the menu instead and were very glad we did. <hl> The food was mediocre and the portions were decent, but not huge . <hl> If you're looking for good sushi, I woud skip this place. The service was very good and attentive.

Went here last week with a friend last Friday night for dinner. It was surprisingly half full only while the surrounding resturants were packed with people waiting in line.My friend and I were debating about choosing to eat buffet at $25 or à la carte. We opted for the menu instead and were very glad we did. <hl> The food was mediocre and the portions were decent, but not huge <hl>. If you're looking for good sushi, I woud skip this place.The service was very good and attentive.

<hl> The food was mediocre and the portions were decent, but not huge <hl> .


Question: How is the brunch?

We had an awesome brunch here last Saturday. I generally don't support lining up for brunch but in this case it was worth it. I had the spinach and cheddar waffles which included 3 medium-sized waffles, a salad, a huge amount of bacon, and roasted tomatoes. Great combination of flavours. (The dish would have been PERFECT with a little less cream sauce on the waffles, but next time I'll just ask for it on the side.) My friends had the huevos migas and liked their meals, as well. I ordered a side of poached eggs, they were good but totally unnecessary since my main meal was so large.Service was friendly and reasonably quick considering the restaurant was 100% full.  Suggest getting there right when it opens at 8AM, there was a huge line when we left at 9.30!

Answer: brunch here last Saturday

<hl> We had an awesome brunch here last Saturday . <hl> I generally don't support lining up for brunch but in this case it was worth it. I had the spinach and cheddar waffles which included 3 medium-sized waffles, a salad, a huge amount of bacon, and roasted tomatoes. Great combination of flavours. (The dish would have been PERFECT with a little less cream sauce on the waffles, but next time I'll just ask for it on the side.) My friends had the huevos migas and liked their meals, as well. I ordered a side of poached eggs, they were good but totally unnecessary since my main meal was so large. Service was friendly and reasonably quick considering the restaurant was 100% full. Suggest getting there right when it opens at 8AM, there was a huge line when we left at 9.30!

We had an awesome <hl> brunch here last Saturday <hl>. I generally don't support lining up for brunch but in this case it was worth it. I had the spinach and cheddar waffles which included 3 medium-sized waffles, a salad, a huge amount of bacon, and roasted tomatoes. Great combination of flavours. (The dish would have been PERFECT with a little less cream sauce on the waffles, but next time I'll just ask for it on the side.) My friends had the huevos migas and liked their meals, as well. I ordered a side of poached eggs, they were good but totally unnecessary since my main meal was so large.Service was friendly and reasonably quick considering the restaurant was 100% full. Suggest getting there right when it opens at 8AM, there was a huge line when we left at 9.30!

We had an awesome <hl> brunch here last Saturday <hl> .


Question: Is it recommended to eat shrimp?

Let me start off by saying that I am Chinese and have grown up on Chinese food, particularly dim sum.The food here is decent. It's not drop dead amazing by any means, but when you're craving dim sum, it's a good place to go. It's authentic and yummy, so what more do you really need?The service and atmosphere is what you would expect too: it's loud, there's plastic on the tables, very little decor, and the servers are rushed and speak in broken English. So basically, it's a typical Chinese restaurant. I know it might turn off people who aren't used to it, but I would expect nothing else.I've gone a few times and will return, as always.

Answer: Let me start off by saying that I am Chinese

<hl> Let me start off by saying that I am Chinese and have grown up on Chinese food, particularly dim sum. <hl> The food here is decent. It's not drop dead amazing by any means, but when you're craving dim sum, it's a good place to go. It's authentic and yummy, so what more do you really need?The service and atmosphere is what you would expect too: it's loud, there's plastic on the tables, very little decor, and the servers are rushed and speak in broken English. So basically, it's a typical Chinese restaurant. I know it might turn off people who aren't used to it, but I would expect nothing else. I've gone a few times and will return, as always.

<hl> Let me start off by saying that I am Chinese <hl> and have grown up on Chinese food, particularly dim sum.The food here is decent. It's not drop dead amazing by any means, but when you're craving dim sum, it's a good place to go. It's authentic and yummy, so what more do you really need?The service and atmosphere is what you would expect too: it's loud, there's plastic on the tables, very little decor, and the servers are rushed and speak in broken English. So basically, it's a typical Chinese restaurant. I know it might turn off people who aren't used to it, but I would expect nothing else.I've gone a few times and will return, as always.


Question: How was the food portion?

WARNING: DON'T COME HERE IF YOU DON'T LIKE LOUD NOISES, DO COME IF YOU LOVE JAPANESE BEER & FOOD. First of all, let me just say that they have the best takoyaki in all of the GTA. All the other foods are pretty good, but do keep in mind their portions are TINY and so for the prices on them, this place can get pretty expensive without filling your tummies. However, the main point of this place is a bar, you come here to drink, socialize, and have a small bite to eat in between. However, while I love the lively atmosphere of the place, it can get pretty hard to carry out a conversation and I always come out with my throat sore from all the yelling over the people and blasting music (this is the part where they lost a star, the unbearable volume of the music). Overall it's a great bar, but not suitable if you are looking Japanese food to make you full, if that's the case a better option would be all you can eat sushi.

Answer: DO COME IF YOU LOVE JAPANESE BEER & FOOD

<hl> WARNING: DON'T COME HERE IF YOU DON'T LIKE LOUD NOISES, DO COME IF YOU LOVE JAPANESE BEER & FOOD . <hl> First of all, let me just say that they have the best takoyaki in all of the GTA. All the other foods are pretty good, but do keep in mind their portions are TINY and so for the prices on them, this place can get pretty expensive without filling your tummies. However, the main point of this place is a bar, you come here to drink, socialize, and have a small bite to eat in between. However, while I love the lively atmosphere of the place, it can get pretty hard to carry out a conversation and I always come out with my throat sore from all the yelling over the people and blasting music (this is the part where they lost a star, the unbearable volume of the music). Overall it's a great bar, but not suitable if you are looking Japanese food to make you full, if that's the case a better option would be all you can eat sushi.

WARNING: DON'T COME HERE IF YOU DON'T LIKE LOUD NOISES, <hl> DO COME IF YOU LOVE JAPANESE BEER & FOOD <hl>. First of all, let me just say that they have the best takoyaki in all of the GTA. All the other foods are pretty good, but do keep in mind their portions are TINY and so for the prices on them, this place can get pretty expensive without filling your tummies. However, the main point of this place is a bar, you come here to drink, socialize, and have a small bite to eat in between. However, while I love the lively atmosphere of the place, it can get pretty hard to carry out a conversation and I always come out with my throat sore from all the yelling over the people and blasting music (this is the part where they lost a star, the unbearable volume of the music). Overall it's a great bar, but not suitable if you are looking Japanese food to make you full, if that's the case a better option would be all you can eat sushi.

WARNING: DON'T COME HERE IF YOU DON'T LIKE LOUD NOISES, <hl> DO COME IF YOU LOVE JAPANESE BEER & FOOD <hl> .


Question: How is the set and atmosphere of the restaurant?

I recently dined here for a birthday dinner with a few other individuals. It had been quite some time since I had visited this particular location and overall not much had changed in terms of the ambiance, the service or even the menu.For a Monday night, it was surprisingly busy; however, not busy enough to justify the inattentive service. We had multiple servers and when we would attempt to ask one to come to the table for service, we were told that another server would come around. Furthermore, the tables are so close together it feels like you're invading your neighbours' party!Our meals consisted of: The Verde salad which was overdressed and a tad soggy, the Margherita pizza (which we asked to be sliced for the birthday girl, but apparently slicing it ruins the authenticity), the Salmon which was actually quite a good portion with a salad on the side, and the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese which was thoroughly enjoyed! We were not offered any daily food or drink specials. There were a few dietary concerns from guests and when the server was asked to clarify whether these would be a part of the meal, she did not return. In fact, the meal was presented to the guest before even making us aware of if the ingredient of concern would be included.Additionally, there were significant delays after we were finished with dinner and asked for the dessert menu; and when she finally arrived to take our order, we had been waiting for an additional 30 mins after completing the meal. Furthermore, when the dessert finally arrived for our birthday girl with a lit candle, it wasn't the dessert she ordered!Overall, the experience was 'pleasant' and our birthday girl enjoyed her night, which was the most important thing! I wish that I could say that my dining experiences at the other locations have been better, but the issues of inattentive service, little changes in the menu or consideration of dietary concerns has been consistent.I can't say that I would be eager to return.

Answer: For a Monday night, it was surprisingly busy

I recently dined here for a birthday dinner with a few other individuals. It had been quite some time since I had visited this particular location and overall not much had changed in terms of the ambiance, the service or even the menu. <hl> For a Monday night, it was surprisingly busy ; however, not busy enough to justify the inattentive service. <hl> We had multiple servers and when we would attempt to ask one to come to the table for service, we were told that another server would come around. Furthermore, the tables are so close together it feels like you're invading your neighbours' party!Our meals consisted of: The Verde salad which was overdressed and a tad soggy, the Margherita pizza (which we asked to be sliced for the birthday girl, but apparently slicing it ruins the authenticity), the Salmon which was actually quite a good portion with a salad on the side, and the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese which was thoroughly enjoyed! We were not offered any daily food or drink specials. There were a few dietary concerns from guests and when the server was asked to clarify whether these would be a part of the meal, she did not return. In fact, the meal was presented to the guest before even making us aware of if the ingredient of concern would be included. Additionally, there were significant delays after we were finished with dinner and asked for the dessert menu; and when she finally arrived to take our order, we had been waiting for an additional 30 mins after completing the meal. Furthermore, when the dessert finally arrived for our birthday girl with a lit candle, it wasn't the dessert she ordered!Overall, the experience was 'pleasant' and our birthday girl enjoyed her night, which was the most important thing! I wish that I could say that my dining experiences at the other locations have been better, but the issues of inattentive service, little changes in the menu or consideration of dietary concerns has been consistent. I can't say that I would be eager to return.

I recently dined here for a birthday dinner with a few other individuals. It had been quite some time since I had visited this particular location and overall not much had changed in terms of the ambiance, the service or even the menu.<hl> For a Monday night, it was surprisingly busy <hl>; however, not busy enough to justify the inattentive service. We had multiple servers and when we would attempt to ask one to come to the table for service, we were told that another server would come around. Furthermore, the tables are so close together it feels like you're invading your neighbours' party!Our meals consisted of: The Verde salad which was overdressed and a tad soggy, the Margherita pizza (which we asked to be sliced for the birthday girl, but apparently slicing it ruins the authenticity), the Salmon which was actually quite a good portion with a salad on the side, and the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese which was thoroughly enjoyed! We were not offered any daily food or drink specials. There were a few dietary concerns from guests and when the server was asked to clarify whether these would be a part of the meal, she did not return. In fact, the meal was presented to the guest before even making us aware of if the ingredient of concern would be included.Additionally, there were significant delays after we were finished with dinner and asked for the dessert menu; and when she finally arrived to take our order, we had been waiting for an additional 30 mins after completing the meal. Furthermore, when the dessert finally arrived for our birthday girl with a lit candle, it wasn't the dessert she ordered!Overall, the experience was 'pleasant' and our birthday girl enjoyed her night, which was the most important thing! I wish that I could say that my dining experiences at the other locations have been better, but the issues of inattentive service, little changes in the menu or consideration of dietary concerns has been consistent.I can't say that I would be eager to return.

<hl> For a Monday night, it was surprisingly busy <hl> ; however, not busy enough to justify the inattentive service.


Question: How is the staff?

Tried brunch with friends here for the first time and very impressed by the food. We are huge foodies and craved for a good brunch to start off the day. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We asked for help to take a picture and they did very nicely. I tried the Heaven on Earth french toast sandwich and was not disappointed . The portion was large and the food was filling. My friend had an egg benedict with rice patties. It is the healthier version and she said it tasted good too. I would def come back and bring my family with me to enjoy more of the food on the menu that I did not get to try. Definitely going to try a benedict next time!

Answer: The staff were friendly and welcoming

The staff were friendly and welcoming .

Tried brunch with friends here for the first time and very impressed by the food. We are huge foodies and craved for a good brunch to start off the day. <hl> The staff were friendly and welcoming . <hl> We asked for help to take a picture and they did very nicely. I tried the Heaven on Earth french toast sandwich and was not disappointed . The portion was large and the food was filling. My friend had an egg benedict with rice patties. It is the healthier version and she said it tasted good too. I would def come back and bring my family with me to enjoy more of the food on the menu that I did not get to try. Definitely going to try a benedict next time!

Tried brunch with friends here for the first time and very impressed by the food. We are huge foodies and craved for a good brunch to start off the day. <hl> The staff were friendly and welcoming <hl>. We asked for help to take a picture and they did very nicely. I tried the Heaven on Earth french toast sandwich and was not disappointed . The portion was large and the food was filling. My friend had an egg benedict with rice patties. It is the healthier version and she said it tasted good too. I would def come back and bring my family with me to enjoy more of the food on the menu that I did not get to try. Definitely going to try a benedict next time!

<hl> The staff were friendly and welcoming <hl> .


Question: How many kilograms of meat do you want?

Overall I would give this place a 3.5/5.Meat, meat, and more meat. It's all you can eat. If you love meat this is the perfect place for you. By the time we left I was so full. They have a large variety of different meats including: chicken, prime rib with cheese, chicken drumsticks, beef ribs, pork ribs, pork sausage, salmon, shrimp, many different cuts of steak like top sirloin, filet mignon and rib-eye. At the end of your meal the serve yummy roasted pineapple. This has brown sugar and cinnamon which has been caramelized to make this a really awesome way to end the meal. All the meats were cooked very well and still juicy inside. My favourite dish was the top sirloin.For those who aren't big meat lovers. They have a good salad bar and other hot dishes. The salad bar has a good with a variety of different salad such as kale, potato, pasta, couscous, chickpeas, beet, tuna, Greek or if you didn't like that you could choose to make your own. There were also some hot items like mushrooms, vegetables, macaroni pasta, and lasagna. They also came around with corn bread.The waitress and the servers were great and very attentive. They were quick to bring out the food and clear our plates when we needed them to.My one big complaint about the restaurant was how loud the music was. Even when there was no performance it was loud. We were seated at the front where the speakers were so it was super loud. I could barely hear what the person across, and beside me was saying without having to shout. When I asked if we it was possible to turn down the music the waitress told me no, and that it would only get louder.For the live performance they had some dancers come out and these guys who did some cool martial arts moves. They also have some singers playing live music and singing.Found some of the food to be very salty. I was still very thirsty after the meal, even though I did drink a lot of water throughout the meal.I would say give them a try if you've never been a Brazilian steakhouse before, just drink a lot of water and get seated closer to the back. Make sure to try to pineapple!

Answer: 3.5/5.Meat

<hl> Overall I would give this place a 3.5/5.Meat , meat, and more meat. <hl> It's all you can eat. If you love meat this is the perfect place for you. By the time we left I was so full. They have a large variety of different meats including: chicken, prime rib with cheese, chicken drumsticks, beef ribs, pork ribs, pork sausage, salmon, shrimp, many different cuts of steak like top sirloin, filet mignon and rib-eye. At the end of your meal the serve yummy roasted pineapple. This has brown sugar and cinnamon which has been caramelized to make this a really awesome way to end the meal. All the meats were cooked very well and still juicy inside. My favourite dish was the top sirloin. For those who aren't big meat lovers. They have a good salad bar and other hot dishes. The salad bar has a good with a variety of different salad such as kale, potato, pasta, couscous, chickpeas, beet, tuna, Greek or if you didn't like that you could choose to make your own. There were also some hot items like mushrooms, vegetables, macaroni pasta, and lasagna. They also came around with corn bread. The waitress and the servers were great and very attentive. They were quick to bring out the food and clear our plates when we needed them to. My one big complaint about the restaurant was how loud the music was. Even when there was no performance it was loud. We were seated at the front where the speakers were so it was super loud. I could barely hear what the person across, and beside me was saying without having to shout. When I asked if we it was possible to turn down the music the waitress told me no, and that it would only get louder. For the live performance they had some dancers come out and these guys who did some cool martial arts moves. They also have some singers playing live music and singing. Found some of the food to be very salty. I was still very thirsty after the meal, even though I did drink a lot of water throughout the meal. I would say give them a try if you've never been a Brazilian steakhouse before, just drink a lot of water and get seated closer to the back. Make sure to try to pineapple!

Overall I would give this place a <hl> 3.5/5.Meat <hl>, meat, and more meat. It's all you can eat. If you love meat this is the perfect place for you. By the time we left I was so full. They have a large variety of different meats including: chicken, prime rib with cheese, chicken drumsticks, beef ribs, pork ribs, pork sausage, salmon, shrimp, many different cuts of steak like top sirloin, filet mignon and rib-eye. At the end of your meal the serve yummy roasted pineapple. This has brown sugar and cinnamon which has been caramelized to make this a really awesome way to end the meal. All the meats were cooked very well and still juicy inside. My favourite dish was the top sirloin.For those who aren't big meat lovers. They have a good salad bar and other hot dishes. The salad bar has a good with a variety of different salad such as kale, potato, pasta, couscous, chickpeas, beet, tuna, Greek or if you didn't like that you could choose to make your own. There were also some hot items like mushrooms, vegetables, macaroni pasta, and lasagna. They also came around with corn bread.The waitress and the servers were great and very attentive. They were quick to bring out the food and clear our plates when we needed them to.My one big complaint about the restaurant was how loud the music was. Even when there was no performance it was loud. We were seated at the front where the speakers were so it was super loud. I could barely hear what the person across, and beside me was saying without having to shout. When I asked if we it was possible to turn down the music the waitress told me no, and that it would only get louder.For the live performance they had some dancers come out and these guys who did some cool martial arts moves. They also have some singers playing live music and singing.Found some of the food to be very salty. I was still very thirsty after the meal, even though I did drink a lot of water throughout the meal.I would say give them a try if you've never been a Brazilian steakhouse before, just drink a lot of water and get seated closer to the back. Make sure to try to pineapple!

Overall I would give this place a <hl> 3.5/5.Meat <hl> , meat, and more meat.


Question: How is a portion of sushi?

Best sushi ever.  Love this place. It's quiet and relaxing. Sitting at the bar the chef is friendly and informative.   Great place and thankyou for a great meal.

Answer: Best sushi ever

Best sushi ever .

<hl> Best sushi ever . <hl> Love this place. It's quiet and relaxing. Sitting at the bar the chef is friendly and informative. Great place and thankyou for a great meal.

<hl> Best sushi ever <hl>. Love this place. It's quiet and relaxing. Sitting at the bar the chef is friendly and informative. Great place and thankyou for a great meal.


Question: How is the special?

I heard Guu changed to Kinka so I had to try how good their food was. As we entered it felt like the same as Guu. A loud and welcoming staff. the service was really good. we got sat by the pass where the food was being made. The seating was quite tight but it was okay. Usually my favorite dish was the pork belly. The one at Guu was great! However, this one was really dry and was not what I anticipated. the other dishes such as the gyu carpaccio and tatakis where all nice as expected. It was a very busy night there and I enjoyed the cooks killing it in the kitchen.Having worked in a kitchen before, it reminded me of when I was younger. as I was walking out I was able to peak out on their patio. Will come back for their patio!

Answer: the service was really good

the service was really good .

I heard Guu changed to Kinka so I had to try how good their food was. As we entered it felt like the same as Guu. A loud and welcoming staff. <hl> the service was really good . <hl> we got sat by the pass where the food was being made. The seating was quite tight but it was okay. Usually my favorite dish was the pork belly. The one at Guu was great! However, this one was really dry and was not what I anticipated. the other dishes such as the gyu carpaccio and tatakis where all nice as expected. It was a very busy night there and I enjoyed the cooks killing it in the kitchen. Having worked in a kitchen before, it reminded me of when I was younger. as I was walking out I was able to peak out on their patio. Will come back for their patio!

I heard Guu changed to Kinka so I had to try how good their food was. As we entered it felt like the same as Guu. A loud and welcoming staff. <hl> the service was really good <hl>. we got sat by the pass where the food was being made. The seating was quite tight but it was okay. Usually my favorite dish was the pork belly. The one at Guu was great! However, this one was really dry and was not what I anticipated. the other dishes such as the gyu carpaccio and tatakis where all nice as expected. It was a very busy night there and I enjoyed the cooks killing it in the kitchen.Having worked in a kitchen before, it reminded me of when I was younger. as I was walking out I was able to peak out on their patio. Will come back for their patio!


Question: How was the food they had?

I finally had the opportunity to try Byblos after struggling to secure a reservation on a weekend a number of times. Settled with a 6:30 pm slot on a Monday evening and although it was relatively busy, you could probably take your chances doing a walk-in on a weekday.Contemporary decor but still had a very classy vibe. Lamb Ribs ($14) - These were delicious but tiny!! 3.5 small lamb ribs (the 4th one was more like a twig with barely any meat) that are tender, mildly flavored with a crispy texture. Not exactly the best value but taste-wise, 4/5  Roasted Red Beets ($13) - I debated whether or not to order this dish pretty much until the very last minute when I decided to just take a leap of faith and trust my fellow Yelpers. So glad I did as it was the highlight of the night. I was hesitant because my boyfriend and I aren't the greatest fan of red beets but you can hardly taste it when mixed with the labneh which had the perfect consistency and creaminess. Served with some delicious barbari bread, this dish is one you don't want to pass up on. 5/5Crispy Squid ($13) - This one was a decent portion but the individual pieces of squid are very small. Lightly fried and the spices and garlic sauce (toum) give it a nice kick. Very flavorful dish overall and tasted great with our rice. Probably one of the least traditional items because frankly, it's basically calamari with some Eastern Mediterranean seasonings. But I wasn't there to judge (nor would I know) how authentic their food was, so 3.5/5 Turkish Manti Dumplings ($14) - I was looking forward to this the most but it ended up being the biggest disappointment of the night. Such a shame. The dumplings were underwhelming to say the least. I actually didn't even know they were filled with eggplant until the fourth one or so because the ones I ate prior had nothing in it. The molasses balanced the yogurt really well but other than that, nothing special. 2/5Tartufata ($30) - Probably the most expensive rice I've ever had.The truffle and mushrooms were decadent and the fried chick peas were amazing. Crispy and flavorful. The rice itself is very ordinary. So all things considered, I can't say it was completely worth it. I wouldn't order it again because I'd like to try their other rice offerings which looked and sounded just as appealing. 4/5Seared Cauliflower ($8) - It's considered to be a side so I'd recommend ordering this with one of their meat dishes (ribeye, lamb shoulder, etc.) because I think it'd compliment it quite well. We just thought cauliflower with duck fat sounded awesome so we couldn't resist and ordered it anyway. I prefer stronger flavors so I loved this but heads up it can be a bit heavy. 4/5As for dessert, we had the Loukmades ($12) - Fantastic! We were pretty full and while waiting, we kept negotiating how many bites each person would take to finish it. Ended up fighting over the last piece. Pretty much burnt honey icecream on a krispy kreme donut (but a different shape). So good and a must-order!! 5/5  Service was lackluster.  Our server was kind and filled our water pretty often but eventually disappeared. We found ourselves waiting a lot - to order dessert, to ask for the bill and to pay. Service shouldn't end after the customer finishes their main course but rather when they walk out the door. Also, typical of many high-end restaurants, they explain what's in every dish but it was spewed out so quickly that a lot of it was incoherent. Didn't really add any value to our dinner.  A little overhyped but I'd come back because their menu still has a few other interesting items I'd like to try. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking to celebrate a special occasion or somewhere nice to go for a first date. Just don't expect to be blown away.

Answer: I'd definitely recommend this place

I finally had the opportunity to try Byblos after struggling to secure a reservation on a weekend a number of times. Settled with a 6:30 pm slot on a Monday evening and although it was relatively busy, you could probably take your chances doing a walk-in on a weekday. Contemporary decor but still had a very classy vibe. Lamb Ribs ($14) - These were delicious but tiny!! 3.5 small lamb ribs (the 4th one was more like a twig with barely any meat) that are tender, mildly flavored with a crispy texture. Not exactly the best value but taste-wise, 4/5 Roasted Red Beets ($13) - I debated whether or not to order this dish pretty much until the very last minute when I decided to just take a leap of faith and trust my fellow Yelpers. So glad I did as it was the highlight of the night. I was hesitant because my boyfriend and I aren't the greatest fan of red beets but you can hardly taste it when mixed with the labneh which had the perfect consistency and creaminess. Served with some delicious barbari bread, this dish is one you don't want to pass up on. 5/5Crispy Squid ($13) - This one was a decent portion but the individual pieces of squid are very small. Lightly fried and the spices and garlic sauce (toum) give it a nice kick. Very flavorful dish overall and tasted great with our rice. Probably one of the least traditional items because frankly, it's basically calamari with some Eastern Mediterranean seasonings. But I wasn't there to judge (nor would I know) how authentic their food was, so 3.5/5 Turkish Manti Dumplings ($14) - I was looking forward to this the most but it ended up being the biggest disappointment of the night. Such a shame. The dumplings were underwhelming to say the least. I actually didn't even know they were filled with eggplant until the fourth one or so because the ones I ate prior had nothing in it. The molasses balanced the yogurt really well but other than that, nothing special. 2/5Tartufata ($30) - Probably the most expensive rice I've ever had. The truffle and mushrooms were decadent and the fried chick peas were amazing. Crispy and flavorful. The rice itself is very ordinary. So all things considered, I can't say it was completely worth it. I wouldn't order it again because I'd like to try their other rice offerings which looked and sounded just as appealing. 4/5Seared Cauliflower ($8) - It's considered to be a side so I'd recommend ordering this with one of their meat dishes (ribeye, lamb shoulder, etc.) because I think it'd compliment it quite well. We just thought cauliflower with duck fat sounded awesome so we couldn't resist and ordered it anyway. I prefer stronger flavors so I loved this but heads up it can be a bit heavy. 4/5As for dessert, we had the Loukmades ($12) - Fantastic! We were pretty full and while waiting, we kept negotiating how many bites each person would take to finish it. Ended up fighting over the last piece. Pretty much burnt honey icecream on a krispy kreme donut (but a different shape). So good and a must-order!! 5/5 Service was lackluster. Our server was kind and filled our water pretty often but eventually disappeared. We found ourselves waiting a lot - to order dessert, to ask for the bill and to pay. Service shouldn't end after the customer finishes their main course but rather when they walk out the door. Also, typical of many high-end restaurants, they explain what's in every dish but it was spewed out so quickly that a lot of it was incoherent. Didn't really add any value to our dinner. A little overhyped but I'd come back because their menu still has a few other interesting items I'd like to try. <hl> I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking to celebrate a special occasion or somewhere nice to go for a first date. <hl> Just don't expect to be blown away.

I finally had the opportunity to try Byblos after struggling to secure a reservation on a weekend a number of times. Settled with a 6:30 pm slot on a Monday evening and although it was relatively busy, you could probably take your chances doing a walk-in on a weekday.Contemporary decor but still had a very classy vibe. Lamb Ribs ($14) - These were delicious but tiny!! 3.5 small lamb ribs (the 4th one was more like a twig with barely any meat) that are tender, mildly flavored with a crispy texture. Not exactly the best value but taste-wise, 4/5 Roasted Red Beets ($13) - I debated whether or not to order this dish pretty much until the very last minute when I decided to just take a leap of faith and trust my fellow Yelpers. So glad I did as it was the highlight of the night. I was hesitant because my boyfriend and I aren't the greatest fan of red beets but you can hardly taste it when mixed with the labneh which had the perfect consistency and creaminess. Served with some delicious barbari bread, this dish is one you don't want to pass up on. 5/5Crispy Squid ($13) - This one was a decent portion but the individual pieces of squid are very small. Lightly fried and the spices and garlic sauce (toum) give it a nice kick. Very flavorful dish overall and tasted great with our rice. Probably one of the least traditional items because frankly, it's basically calamari with some Eastern Mediterranean seasonings. But I wasn't there to judge (nor would I know) how authentic their food was, so 3.5/5 Turkish Manti Dumplings ($14) - I was looking forward to this the most but it ended up being the biggest disappointment of the night. Such a shame. The dumplings were underwhelming to say the least. I actually didn't even know they were filled with eggplant until the fourth one or so because the ones I ate prior had nothing in it. The molasses balanced the yogurt really well but other than that, nothing special. 2/5Tartufata ($30) - Probably the most expensive rice I've ever had.The truffle and mushrooms were decadent and the fried chick peas were amazing. Crispy and flavorful. The rice itself is very ordinary. So all things considered, I can't say it was completely worth it. I wouldn't order it again because I'd like to try their other rice offerings which looked and sounded just as appealing. 4/5Seared Cauliflower ($8) - It's considered to be a side so I'd recommend ordering this with one of their meat dishes (ribeye, lamb shoulder, etc.) because I think it'd compliment it quite well. We just thought cauliflower with duck fat sounded awesome so we couldn't resist and ordered it anyway. I prefer stronger flavors so I loved this but heads up it can be a bit heavy. 4/5As for dessert, we had the Loukmades ($12) - Fantastic! We were pretty full and while waiting, we kept negotiating how many bites each person would take to finish it. Ended up fighting over the last piece. Pretty much burnt honey icecream on a krispy kreme donut (but a different shape). So good and a must-order!! 5/5 Service was lackluster. Our server was kind and filled our water pretty often but eventually disappeared. We found ourselves waiting a lot - to order dessert, to ask for the bill and to pay. Service shouldn't end after the customer finishes their main course but rather when they walk out the door. Also, typical of many high-end restaurants, they explain what's in every dish but it was spewed out so quickly that a lot of it was incoherent. Didn't really add any value to our dinner. A little overhyped but I'd come back because their menu still has a few other interesting items I'd like to try. <hl> I'd definitely recommend this place <hl> to anyone who's looking to celebrate a special occasion or somewhere nice to go for a first date. Just don't expect to be blown away.


Question: How fast was the bartender?

A special place. One of those places you MUST go to at least once in your life. Yes, this bar has molecular mixology cocktails, but honestly it is also just a really good bar. Some of my favorite cocktails were things I ordered on the $8 tues-thurs menu!I did have the Sailors Mojito and it was glorious. You really get your $25 worth. One of my favorite things about the bar was our bartender who was totally unpretentious and very friendly. We chatted with her for a long time and honestly I would have gone back if I had time on my trip.

Answer: very friendly

A special place. One of those places you MUST go to at least once in your life. Yes, this bar has molecular mixology cocktails, but honestly it is also just a really good bar. Some of my favorite cocktails were things I ordered on the $8 tues-thurs menu!I did have the Sailors Mojito and it was glorious. You really get your $25 worth. <hl> One of my favorite things about the bar was our bartender who was totally unpretentious and very friendly . <hl> We chatted with her for a long time and honestly I would have gone back if I had time on my trip.

A special place. One of those places you MUST go to at least once in your life. Yes, this bar has molecular mixology cocktails, but honestly it is also just a really good bar. Some of my favorite cocktails were things I ordered on the $8 tues-thurs menu!I did have the Sailors Mojito and it was glorious. You really get your $25 worth. One of my favorite things about the bar was our bartender who was totally unpretentious and <hl> very friendly <hl>. We chatted with her for a long time and honestly I would have gone back if I had time on my trip.

One of my favorite things about the bar was our bartender who was totally unpretentious and <hl> very friendly <hl> .


Question: Do you think most of people coming here at night?

Answer: I was job shadowing in Parkdale when I came across Grand Electric. Having heard many favourable reviews, I decided to pop in for lunch. The bar had a very relaxed vibe. There was loud hip hop music playing and the staff were in casual clothes. The space wasn't very big but luckily I came at a less busy time because apparently the wait time to be seated takes forever during certain hours.There were no hand-out menus and their entire menu was on a chalkboard. Therefore, the choices were pretty limited. When I saw that the tacos were $3.60 each, I cringed a little. I hummed and hawed for a bit before deciding on one Baja Fish taco and one Belly Pork taco.When I received the tacos, I understood immediately why people warned me about how pricey Grand Electric was. The size of the tacos were so small! Someone who enjoyed having more substance in her meal, I wasn't too please with the portions. There was no way I was going to order another round to get a satisfying lunch because I knew it was going to cost me a hefty penny.I definitely love the Baja Fish taco. It was extremely tasty and unique. The pork belly was also good, but being Asian and having to eat a lot of pork belly already, it was nothing new. If you come to Grand Electric, you would definitely appreciate the gourmet tacos.

<hl> I was job shadowing in Parkdale when I came across Grand Electric. Having heard many favourable reviews, I decided to pop in for lunch. The bar had a very relaxed vibe. There was loud hip hop music playing and the staff were in casual clothes. The space wasn't very big but luckily I came at a less busy time because apparently the wait time to be seated takes forever during certain hours.There were no hand-out menus and their entire menu was on a chalkboard. Therefore, the choices were pretty limited. When I saw that the tacos were $3.60 each, I cringed a little. I hummed and hawed for a bit before deciding on one Baja Fish taco and one Belly Pork taco.When I received the tacos, I understood immediately why people warned me about how pricey Grand Electric was. The size of the tacos were so small! Someone who enjoyed having more substance in her meal, I wasn't too please with the portions. There was no way I was going to order another round to get a satisfying lunch because I knew it was going to cost me a hefty penny.I definitely love the Baja Fish taco. It was extremely tasty and unique. The pork belly was also good, but being Asian and having to eat a lot of pork belly already, it was nothing new. If you come to Grand Electric, you would definitely appreciate the gourmet tacos. <hl>


Question: How was the taste and the flavour?

Not the easiest place to find, but it is certainly worth it. Right up there with the best Thai restaurants I found in Oz/NZ, and that's a very good thing!  Had the green curry at level 3 spice, and it certainly did not disappoint.  Great laid-back atmosphere while still being hip.  Ingredients all very fresh and the dish had a very nice balance of flavors.

Answer: Ingredients all very fresh and the dish had a very nice balance of flavors

Not the easiest place to find, but it is certainly worth it. Right up there with the best Thai restaurants I found in Oz/NZ, and that's a very good thing! Had the green curry at level 3 spice, and it certainly did not disappoint. Great laid-back atmosphere while still being hip. <hl> Ingredients all very fresh and the dish had a very nice balance of flavors . <hl>

Not the easiest place to find, but it is certainly worth it. Right up there with the best Thai restaurants I found in Oz/NZ, and that's a very good thing! Had the green curry at level 3 spice, and it certainly did not disappoint. Great laid-back atmosphere while still being hip. <hl> Ingredients all very fresh and the dish had a very nice balance of flavors <hl>.

<hl> Ingredients all very fresh and the dish had a very nice balance of flavors <hl> .


Question: How is the place?

Not great, tacos fillings are ok but don't justify the prices. Average is $5 per taco. Really loud inside as well, service is pretty indifferent. The taco search continues.

Answer: Not great

<hl> Not great , tacos fillings are ok but don't justify the prices. <hl> Average is $5 per taco. Really loud inside as well, service is pretty indifferent. The taco search continues.

<hl> Not great <hl>, tacos fillings are ok but don't justify the prices. Average is $5 per taco. Really loud inside as well, service is pretty indifferent. The taco search continues.

<hl> Not great <hl> , tacos fillings are ok but don't justify the prices.


Question: How is food?

I love the atmosphere and decor of this restaurant. I came here for a celebratory brunch with my parents and husband, and we were really disappointed with the food and the service. The service was honestly awful. It took forever for a server to come over to us when we first sat down, and the service became even slower after that (if that was even possible). Drinks and food took forever. My parents ordered the bottomless mimosas, and it was taking FOREVER to get refills. When you pay for bottomless mimosas, you want them to keep coming. We shouldn't have to flag down our server when our glasses are empty. I had the cobb salad - it was meh. I've had better. The dressing was nice and mustard based, which was a nice alternative to a heavy and creamy dressing that you might expect. My parents both had the eggs benedict. The potatoes it came with were boring. The base of the benedict was dry. Neither of my parents were happy with their meals. The only saving grace were the buttermilk pancakes that my husband had, which were fluffy and delicious (I had a bite). This is super overpriced for the poor quality of service and food. You can get a way better brunch elsewhere for a fraction of the price.

Answer: food and the service. The service was honestly awful

I love the atmosphere and decor of this restaurant. <hl> I came here for a celebratory brunch with my parents and husband, and we were really disappointed with the food and the service. The service was honestly awful . <hl> It took forever for a server to come over to us when we first sat down, and the service became even slower after that (if that was even possible). Drinks and food took forever. My parents ordered the bottomless mimosas, and it was taking FOREVER to get refills. When you pay for bottomless mimosas, you want them to keep coming. We shouldn't have to flag down our server when our glasses are empty. I had the cobb salad - it was meh. I've had better. The dressing was nice and mustard based, which was a nice alternative to a heavy and creamy dressing that you might expect. My parents both had the eggs benedict. The potatoes it came with were boring. The base of the benedict was dry. Neither of my parents were happy with their meals. The only saving grace were the buttermilk pancakes that my husband had, which were fluffy and delicious (I had a bite). This is super overpriced for the poor quality of service and food. You can get a way better brunch elsewhere for a fraction of the price.

I love the atmosphere and decor of this restaurant. I came here for a celebratory brunch with my parents and husband, and we were really disappointed with the <hl> food and the service. The service was honestly awful <hl>. It took forever for a server to come over to us when we first sat down, and the service became even slower after that (if that was even possible). Drinks and food took forever. My parents ordered the bottomless mimosas, and it was taking FOREVER to get refills. When you pay for bottomless mimosas, you want them to keep coming. We shouldn't have to flag down our server when our glasses are empty. I had the cobb salad - it was meh. I've had better. The dressing was nice and mustard based, which was a nice alternative to a heavy and creamy dressing that you might expect. My parents both had the eggs benedict. The potatoes it came with were boring. The base of the benedict was dry. Neither of my parents were happy with their meals. The only saving grace were the buttermilk pancakes that my husband had, which were fluffy and delicious (I had a bite). This is super overpriced for the poor quality of service and food. You can get a way better brunch elsewhere for a fraction of the price.

I came here for a celebratory brunch with my parents and husband, and we were really disappointed with the <hl> food and the service. The service was honestly awful <hl> .


Question: How is the quality of the restaurant?

I came here on a Wednesday night with my boyfriend and one of my closest friends to celebrate my birthday after having been wanting to try this place for a while. I thought that the place looked very pretty and I really liked the ambiance, but my overall experience in there was just so so. The server was nice, but she wasn't too great with the little details, such as refilling our water. On top of that, my boyfriend and my friend told me that they had to ask her twice to write Happy Birthday onto the dessert that we ordered (and had to order more desserts for her to get the second chance to write that for them) because she forgot to do so the first time.  On top of that, they take a fairly long time to prepare the food, even though we made sure to order our paella first because it usually takes a while.The three of us shared a few appetizers: croquetas de manchego, datiles con tocino iberico, and the patatas braves con huevos fritos. They were not bad, but definitely nothing extraordinary. I didn't like the patatas braves con huevos fritos too much, was hard and bland in my opinion. The paella patria was dry and a bit too salty for us, and all of us felt that the mussels tasted questionable - a bit too fishy in general. For dessert, we ordered flores con miel and the fried milk with the saffron ice cream, which was just meh, but the flores con miel was so delicious that we just had to order another one. That dish definitely saved our experience, I will go back again just to get that.In the end, our meal costed about $45 a person, and I can think of many other places I can go to with that budget, that have much tastier food than Patria.

Answer: I really liked the ambiance

I came here on a Wednesday night with my boyfriend and one of my closest friends to celebrate my birthday after having been wanting to try this place for a while. <hl> I thought that the place looked very pretty and I really liked the ambiance , but my overall experience in there was just so so. <hl> The server was nice, but she wasn't too great with the little details, such as refilling our water. On top of that, my boyfriend and my friend told me that they had to ask her twice to write Happy Birthday onto the dessert that we ordered (and had to order more desserts for her to get the second chance to write that for them) because she forgot to do so the first time. On top of that, they take a fairly long time to prepare the food, even though we made sure to order our paella first because it usually takes a while. The three of us shared a few appetizers: croquetas de manchego, datiles con tocino iberico, and the patatas braves con huevos fritos. They were not bad, but definitely nothing extraordinary. I didn't like the patatas braves con huevos fritos too much, was hard and bland in my opinion. The paella patria was dry and a bit too salty for us, and all of us felt that the mussels tasted questionable - a bit too fishy in general. For dessert, we ordered flores con miel and the fried milk with the saffron ice cream, which was just meh, but the flores con miel was so delicious that we just had to order another one. That dish definitely saved our experience, I will go back again just to get that. In the end, our meal costed about $45 a person, and I can think of many other places I can go to with that budget, that have much tastier food than Patria.

I came here on a Wednesday night with my boyfriend and one of my closest friends to celebrate my birthday after having been wanting to try this place for a while. I thought that the place looked very pretty and <hl> I really liked the ambiance <hl>, but my overall experience in there was just so so. The server was nice, but she wasn't too great with the little details, such as refilling our water. On top of that, my boyfriend and my friend told me that they had to ask her twice to write Happy Birthday onto the dessert that we ordered (and had to order more desserts for her to get the second chance to write that for them) because she forgot to do so the first time. On top of that, they take a fairly long time to prepare the food, even though we made sure to order our paella first because it usually takes a while.The three of us shared a few appetizers: croquetas de manchego, datiles con tocino iberico, and the patatas braves con huevos fritos. They were not bad, but definitely nothing extraordinary. I didn't like the patatas braves con huevos fritos too much, was hard and bland in my opinion. The paella patria was dry and a bit too salty for us, and all of us felt that the mussels tasted questionable - a bit too fishy in general. For dessert, we ordered flores con miel and the fried milk with the saffron ice cream, which was just meh, but the flores con miel was so delicious that we just had to order another one. That dish definitely saved our experience, I will go back again just to get that.In the end, our meal costed about $45 a person, and I can think of many other places I can go to with that budget, that have much tastier food than Patria.

I thought that the place looked very pretty and <hl> I really liked the ambiance <hl> , but my overall experience in there was just so so.


Question: How is the experience?

nice location in the distillery district and nice decor. however, the service and food was nothing special. our waitress was slow and seemed a little clueless, and it was one of the other waitresses that checked in on us and our food. vegetarian burrito was meh, and the churros were okay. best part was probably the margaritas - mango and watermelon. really pricey for the quality.

Answer: nice location in the distillery district and nice decor

<hl> nice location in the distillery district and nice decor . <hl> however, the service and food was nothing special. our waitress was slow and seemed a little clueless, and it was one of the other waitresses that checked in on us and our food. vegetarian burrito was meh, and the churros were okay. best part was probably the margaritas - mango and watermelon. really pricey for the quality.

<hl> nice location in the distillery district and nice decor <hl>. however, the service and food was nothing special. our waitress was slow and seemed a little clueless, and it was one of the other waitresses that checked in on us and our food. vegetarian burrito was meh, and the churros were okay. best part was probably the margaritas - mango and watermelon. really pricey for the quality.

<hl> nice location in the distillery district and nice decor <hl> .


Question: What is the maximum time they take to serve dinner?

I'm writing my review based on the food, and not the service I received (i will explain further in).I ordered the tom yum Kung, i love tom yum flavoured everything, so I was excited to try this for my first time at Pai. I loved the soup, it came out over a candle to keep it hot, served with a side of rice. It came with two jumbo shrimp and some onions and mushrooms. You can definitely taste the fish sauce, which I love in Asian cuisines. It was definitely a cozy and super tasty dish. However, I was very disappointed in the service we received from our waitress, and am very displeased to say that the kitchen staff who brought out our food was far more helpful than our actual waitress. We were seated and were waiting for one friend, but we knew what they wanted, so we waited for our waitress to come around to at least order our drinks, but she didnt for 15 mins and we had to flag her down, which she did not seem happy about. My boyfriend had asked her what was on tap, and she rudely replied with What? along with a displeased look. After ordering our drinks, she went off when we wanted to order our food as well, so we gave her a few minutes to punch in orders, tend other tables. We ended up waiting another 10 minutes and had to flag her down again, still seemed unhappy with asking her to take our order. When my friend had noted that he had a peanut allergy and asked if there was any nuts in his dishes, she once again seemed displeased to be asked a question. It took about 20 minutes to receive our food, and some of it was cold, where as the table behind us who had sat down and order after us began receiving their food within 5 minutes of ordering. Not even once during our meal did she ask if our meal was okay or if we wanted more water, we actually had to ask a different staff member to help us out. Another thing I kind of found work inappropriate was what one of the servers was wearing (btw I am in no way shaming this server or have any problems with what she was wearing but in no way do I or many others find it workplace appropriate in a restaurant for families...) but she was wearing a VERY sheer top, without anything under and you could clearly see her nipples, mind you I'm ok with that, but I'm not so sure families with younger children would be okay with that. In the end, we received our bill from our waitress, who yet once again seemed so annoyed with us, we saw that we had a 20% service charge. I'm okay with paying a service charge, since we did have 6 people, but I don't really think that our server deserved the 20% since her coworkers were waiting our table for her. Overall, the food is pretty good, a little bit on the pricier side for the portion you receive but the quality is there, but I don't mind as there aren't many good Thai restaurants in Toronto. i loved the atmosphere and vibe they had going on. Honestly, the service we received was definitely subpar, but i am willing to give them another chance because everyone does have their off day, just hoping to be served by a different waitress next time. @eatingwithv

Answer: 15 mins

I'm writing my review based on the food, and not the service I received (i will explain further in).I ordered the tom yum Kung, i love tom yum flavoured everything, so I was excited to try this for my first time at Pai. I loved the soup, it came out over a candle to keep it hot, served with a side of rice. It came with two jumbo shrimp and some onions and mushrooms. You can definitely taste the fish sauce, which I love in Asian cuisines. It was definitely a cozy and super tasty dish. However, I was very disappointed in the service we received from our waitress, and am very displeased to say that the kitchen staff who brought out our food was far more helpful than our actual waitress. <hl> We were seated and were waiting for one friend, but we knew what they wanted, so we waited for our waitress to come around to at least order our drinks, but she didnt for 15 mins and we had to flag her down, which she did not seem happy about. <hl> My boyfriend had asked her what was on tap, and she rudely replied with What? along with a displeased look. After ordering our drinks, she went off when we wanted to order our food as well, so we gave her a few minutes to punch in orders, tend other tables. We ended up waiting another 10 minutes and had to flag her down again, still seemed unhappy with asking her to take our order. When my friend had noted that he had a peanut allergy and asked if there was any nuts in his dishes, she once again seemed displeased to be asked a question. It took about 20 minutes to receive our food, and some of it was cold, where as the table behind us who had sat down and order after us began receiving their food within 5 minutes of ordering. Not even once during our meal did she ask if our meal was okay or if we wanted more water, we actually had to ask a different staff member to help us out. Another thing I kind of found work inappropriate was what one of the servers was wearing (btw I am in no way shaming this server or have any problems with what she was wearing but in no way do I or many others find it workplace appropriate in a restaurant for families...) but she was wearing a VERY sheer top, without anything under and you could clearly see her nipples, mind you I'm ok with that, but I'm not so sure families with younger children would be okay with that. In the end, we received our bill from our waitress, who yet once again seemed so annoyed with us, we saw that we had a 20% service charge. I'm okay with paying a service charge, since we did have 6 people, but I don't really think that our server deserved the 20% since her coworkers were waiting our table for her. Overall, the food is pretty good, a little bit on the pricier side for the portion you receive but the quality is there, but I don't mind as there aren't many good Thai restaurants in Toronto. i loved the atmosphere and vibe they had going on. Honestly, the service we received was definitely subpar, but i am willing to give them another chance because everyone does have their off day, just hoping to be served by a different waitress next time. @eatingwithv

I'm writing my review based on the food, and not the service I received (i will explain further in).I ordered the tom yum Kung, i love tom yum flavoured everything, so I was excited to try this for my first time at Pai. I loved the soup, it came out over a candle to keep it hot, served with a side of rice. It came with two jumbo shrimp and some onions and mushrooms. You can definitely taste the fish sauce, which I love in Asian cuisines. It was definitely a cozy and super tasty dish. However, I was very disappointed in the service we received from our waitress, and am very displeased to say that the kitchen staff who brought out our food was far more helpful than our actual waitress. We were seated and were waiting for one friend, but we knew what they wanted, so we waited for our waitress to come around to at least order our drinks, but she didnt for <hl> 15 mins <hl> and we had to flag her down, which she did not seem happy about. My boyfriend had asked her what was on tap, and she rudely replied with What? along with a displeased look. After ordering our drinks, she went off when we wanted to order our food as well, so we gave her a few minutes to punch in orders, tend other tables. We ended up waiting another 10 minutes and had to flag her down again, still seemed unhappy with asking her to take our order. When my friend had noted that he had a peanut allergy and asked if there was any nuts in his dishes, she once again seemed displeased to be asked a question. It took about 20 minutes to receive our food, and some of it was cold, where as the table behind us who had sat down and order after us began receiving their food within 5 minutes of ordering. Not even once during our meal did she ask if our meal was okay or if we wanted more water, we actually had to ask a different staff member to help us out. Another thing I kind of found work inappropriate was what one of the servers was wearing (btw I am in no way shaming this server or have any problems with what she was wearing but in no way do I or many others find it workplace appropriate in a restaurant for families...) but she was wearing a VERY sheer top, without anything under and you could clearly see her nipples, mind you I'm ok with that, but I'm not so sure families with younger children would be okay with that. In the end, we received our bill from our waitress, who yet once again seemed so annoyed with us, we saw that we had a 20% service charge. I'm okay with paying a service charge, since we did have 6 people, but I don't really think that our server deserved the 20% since her coworkers were waiting our table for her. Overall, the food is pretty good, a little bit on the pricier side for the portion you receive but the quality is there, but I don't mind as there aren't many good Thai restaurants in Toronto. i loved the atmosphere and vibe they had going on. Honestly, the service we received was definitely subpar, but i am willing to give them another chance because everyone does have their off day, just hoping to be served by a different waitress next time. @eatingwithv


Question: How is the food has serve?

Dropped in for lunch and while it was very busy the wait for a table for two was not bad at all. The prices were a bit higher than I was hoping for on a lunch menu but I guess typical for a place downtown Toronto. I ordered their curry of the day with chicken which came with the average amount of spice and it was delicious! The food left me feeling satisfied - not too full. Our waiter was super cool and chill though. Perhaps my only qualm was the Akon album they had on repeat and how loud they played the music. Not a great place to have deep conversation while you eat!

Answer: I ordered their curry of the day with chicken which came with the average amount of spice and it was delicious

Dropped in for lunch and while it was very busy the wait for a table for two was not bad at all. The prices were a bit higher than I was hoping for on a lunch menu but I guess typical for a place downtown Toronto. <hl> I ordered their curry of the day with chicken which came with the average amount of spice and it was delicious ! <hl> The food left me feeling satisfied - not too full. Our waiter was super cool and chill though. Perhaps my only qualm was the Akon album they had on repeat and how loud they played the music. Not a great place to have deep conversation while you eat!

Dropped in for lunch and while it was very busy the wait for a table for two was not bad at all. The prices were a bit higher than I was hoping for on a lunch menu but I guess typical for a place downtown Toronto. <hl> I ordered their curry of the day with chicken which came with the average amount of spice and it was delicious <hl>! The food left me feeling satisfied - not too full. Our waiter was super cool and chill though. Perhaps my only qualm was the Akon album they had on repeat and how loud they played the music. Not a great place to have deep conversation while you eat!

<hl> I ordered their curry of the day with chicken which came with the average amount of spice and it was delicious <hl> !


Question: How are dinner?

Best dinner I've had in months, the dishes were so well thought out. The Singaporean coleslaw is simply a 'must order'. The textures are complex and the servings both substantial and colourful. The waitress was super nice, and though service wasn't very fast the quality was superb.

Answer: Best dinner

<hl> Best dinner I've had in months, the dishes were so well thought out. <hl> The Singaporean coleslaw is simply a 'must order'. The textures are complex and the servings both substantial and colourful. The waitress was super nice, and though service wasn't very fast the quality was superb.

<hl> Best dinner <hl> I've had in months, the dishes were so well thought out. The Singaporean coleslaw is simply a 'must order'. The textures are complex and the servings both substantial and colourful. The waitress was super nice, and though service wasn't very fast the quality was superb.


Question: How was the server was a bit cold?

Had a couple of tapas, sangria and desserts. I can't decide at this point if the desserts were more delicious than the tapas so I'm going to say everything was fabulous. Service was friendly and efficient. Ambience and decor was casual yet elegant. Only setback for me is I dislike having to travel far and climb stairs to go the restroom.  Definitely going back for dinner instead of after dinner so that I can try their paella.

Answer: Service was friendly and efficient

Service was friendly and efficient .

Had a couple of tapas, sangria and desserts. I can't decide at this point if the desserts were more delicious than the tapas so I'm going to say everything was fabulous. <hl> Service was friendly and efficient . <hl> Ambience and decor was casual yet elegant. Only setback for me is I dislike having to travel far and climb stairs to go the restroom. Definitely going back for dinner instead of after dinner so that I can try their paella.

Had a couple of tapas, sangria and desserts. I can't decide at this point if the desserts were more delicious than the tapas so I'm going to say everything was fabulous. <hl> Service was friendly and efficient <hl>. Ambience and decor was casual yet elegant. Only setback for me is I dislike having to travel far and climb stairs to go the restroom. Definitely going back for dinner instead of after dinner so that I can try their paella.

<hl> Service was friendly and efficient <hl> .


Question: How is the taste?

Their original cheesecake is amazing! It's lightly sweet and fluffy and i can literally eat the wholeThing on my own! My husband was recently in the Toronto downtown area and was able to pick up some cheesecake for us. He asked which one was best and the staff recommended the original. We had some this evening and we were hooked!!! I cannot wait to go back and try other new desserts and food but I will definitely always take the cheesecake to go from here every time I'm in the area!!

Answer: It's lightly sweet and fluffy

<hl> Their original cheesecake is amazing! It's lightly sweet and fluffy and i can literally eat the wholeThing on my own! <hl> My husband was recently in the Toronto downtown area and was able to pick up some cheesecake for us. He asked which one was best and the staff recommended the original. We had some this evening and we were hooked!!! I cannot wait to go back and try other new desserts and food but I will definitely always take the cheesecake to go from here every time I'm in the area!!

Their original cheesecake is amazing! <hl> It's lightly sweet and fluffy <hl> and i can literally eat the wholeThing on my own! My husband was recently in the Toronto downtown area and was able to pick up some cheesecake for us. He asked which one was best and the staff recommended the original. We had some this evening and we were hooked!!! I cannot wait to go back and try other new desserts and food but I will definitely always take the cheesecake to go from here every time I'm in the area!!


Question: How is the vibe?

Great little place with delicious food! Has a really homey, comfort feeling to it. I will definitely be going back. A must go to if you're in the area!

Answer: Great little place

Great little place with delicious food!

<hl> Great little place with delicious food! <hl> Has a really homey, comfort feeling to it. I will definitely be going back. A must go to if you're in the area!

<hl> Great little place <hl> with delicious food! Has a really homey, comfort feeling to it. I will definitely be going back. A must go to if you're in the area!


Question: How is it the food?

You know what's awesome....when everyone, waitresses, chefs and everyone screams WELCOME and THANK YOU when you enter/ leave. Even though it's crowded and you sit close to people you don't know....it's a really friendly atmosphere. It puts you in a good mood and you enjoy food well. I really like that aout Guu....the non stuffiness..The food is quality-like typical izakayas, they have staples when it comes to oden or yakitori, but they also have some signature dishes. The intestines and beef tongue were amazing! The mushroom fried rice was a great surprise...it had a really good deep, salty flavor. With the stone bowl, the rice had a good burnt crispiness to it so didn't seem heavy. The fried udon was good too....not too heavy, but a good sweet flavor.The seared tuna was a little much...it was good, but not much of a Tuna taste. It's one of the better izakayas I've been to inawhile. I think it's worth the wait of two hours too!

Answer: The food is quality

You know what's awesome....when everyone, waitresses, chefs and everyone screams WELCOME and THANK YOU when you enter/ leave. Even though it's crowded and you sit close to people you don't know.... it's a really friendly atmosphere. It puts you in a good mood and you enjoy food well. I really like that aout Guu....the non stuffiness.. <hl> The food is quality -like typical izakayas, they have staples when it comes to oden or yakitori, but they also have some signature dishes. <hl> The intestines and beef tongue were amazing! The mushroom fried rice was a great surprise...it had a really good deep, salty flavor. With the stone bowl, the rice had a good burnt crispiness to it so didn't seem heavy. The fried udon was good too....not too heavy, but a good sweet flavor. The seared tuna was a little much...it was good, but not much of a Tuna taste. It's one of the better izakayas I've been to inawhile. I think it's worth the wait of two hours too!

You know what's awesome....when everyone, waitresses, chefs and everyone screams WELCOME and THANK YOU when you enter/ leave. Even though it's crowded and you sit close to people you don't know....it's a really friendly atmosphere. It puts you in a good mood and you enjoy food well. I really like that aout Guu....the non stuffiness..<hl> The food is quality <hl>-like typical izakayas, they have staples when it comes to oden or yakitori, but they also have some signature dishes. The intestines and beef tongue were amazing! The mushroom fried rice was a great surprise...it had a really good deep, salty flavor. With the stone bowl, the rice had a good burnt crispiness to it so didn't seem heavy. The fried udon was good too....not too heavy, but a good sweet flavor.The seared tuna was a little much...it was good, but not much of a Tuna taste. It's one of the better izakayas I've been to inawhile. I think it's worth the wait of two hours too!

<hl> The food is quality <hl> -like typical izakayas, they have staples when it comes to oden or yakitori, but they also have some signature dishes.