Question: What about food?

We had an amazing meal here. The staff was incredibly friendly, the vibe was mellow and the food was delicious. We were put on a huge wait list at Khao San Road and decided to wander over and try something new. We were really happy we made the 2 minute walk to Pai. We ate the squash fritters, beef salad, coconut curry, massaman curry, pineapple fried rice and finished with the mango sticky rice. All of the dishes were fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. An amazing place not to be missed.

Answer: the food was delicious

We had an amazing meal here. <hl> The staff was incredibly friendly, the vibe was mellow and the food was delicious . <hl> We were put on a huge wait list at Khao San Road and decided to wander over and try something new. We were really happy we made the 2 minute walk to Pai. We ate the squash fritters, beef salad, coconut curry, massaman curry, pineapple fried rice and finished with the mango sticky rice. All of the dishes were fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. An amazing place not to be missed.

We had an amazing meal here. The staff was incredibly friendly, the vibe was mellow and <hl> the food was delicious <hl>. We were put on a huge wait list at Khao San Road and decided to wander over and try something new. We were really happy we made the 2 minute walk to Pai. We ate the squash fritters, beef salad, coconut curry, massaman curry, pineapple fried rice and finished with the mango sticky rice. All of the dishes were fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. An amazing place not to be missed.

The staff was incredibly friendly, the vibe was mellow and <hl> the food was delicious <hl> .


Question: Is there any suggestion you would like to give to improve the menu?

Definitely on the pricer side but well worth it. My favorite on the menu is most certainly the Wagyu steak - extremely rich, you will not be able to eat a lot of it. The side sauces that come with your steak are nice added touch. For a side I enjoyed the rapini and the mashed potatos are good. Servers are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. A great place for those special occasions or night date.

Answer: Definitely on the pricer side

<hl> Definitely on the pricer side but well worth it. <hl> My favorite on the menu is most certainly the Wagyu steak - extremely rich, you will not be able to eat a lot of it. The side sauces that come with your steak are nice added touch. For a side I enjoyed the rapini and the mashed potatos are good. Servers are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. A great place for those special occasions or night date.

<hl> Definitely on the pricer side <hl> but well worth it. My favorite on the menu is most certainly the Wagyu steak - extremely rich, you will not be able to eat a lot of it. The side sauces that come with your steak are nice added touch. For a side I enjoyed the rapini and the mashed potatos are good. Servers are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. A great place for those special occasions or night date.


Question: How do you like the plate?

Guu is an Izakaya or a traditional Japanese bar.  Think of it as Japanese tapas.  It is not important what it is just go to Guu Izakaya.  It is one of the most interesting places to eat in Toronto.  If you like quiet romantic spots, do not go.  If you like a vibrant location with a serious pulse to it, unique food, then go.  However, plan for a 2 hour wait at all times and outside not inside, no matter the weather.  Yes I said it...2 hours.  I have been here at least 6 times and am willing to wait as it is that much fun. When you get in the whole restaurant stops and greets you in Japanese with Irashaimase, which means welcome.  It is loud and alive with chatter.  You sit down and are given their main menu and also a weekly specials menu.  Always order from the specials menu.  Each dish is roughly $10 and fore the most part is a tapas size serving.  Here is a shot of the interior boasting a large family style seating area.  So basically you sit at a communal table and end up sitting beside people to eat or sit at their bar where you can see everything the cooks are doing.  There is so much interesting food and drink choices to choose from so you may have to exercise some control or risk cleaning out the menu as we always do. Vancouver Uni served with Nori wrappers.  I did not use the nori as Uni is perfect sashimi style. Sake ShotsAgedashi Tofu or Tofu in a sweet broth (dashi).Maguro (tuna) Tataki.  Tataki is basically fish cooked rare.Yummy - Braised cow tongue skewers with a side of mustard.Salmon Poke.  Poke is a Hawaiian dish where raw fish is dressed with sesame seed oil, seaweed, soya sauce amongst other things.  I ate this everyday in Hawaii.Giant sized Sapporo Draft.  A staple here with customers of all sizes enjoying.Salmon Natto served with nori wrappers.  Salmon, natto, quail egg, green onion and cucumbers.  Natto is fermented soya bean and is said to be an acquired taste.  I think it is just great.    Grilled Saba - Mackerel

Answer: I think it is just great

I think it is just great .

Guu is an Izakaya or a traditional Japanese bar. Think of it as Japanese tapas. It is not important what it is just go to Guu Izakaya. It is one of the most interesting places to eat in Toronto. If you like quiet romantic spots, do not go. If you like a vibrant location with a serious pulse to it, unique food, then go. However, plan for a 2 hour wait at all times and outside not inside, no matter the weather. Yes I said it...2 hours. I have been here at least 6 times and am willing to wait as it is that much fun. When you get in the whole restaurant stops and greets you in Japanese with Irashaimase, which means welcome. It is loud and alive with chatter. You sit down and are given their main menu and also a weekly specials menu. Always order from the specials menu. Each dish is roughly $10 and fore the most part is a tapas size serving. Here is a shot of the interior boasting a large family style seating area. So basically you sit at a communal table and end up sitting beside people to eat or sit at their bar where you can see everything the cooks are doing. There is so much interesting food and drink choices to choose from so you may have to exercise some control or risk cleaning out the menu as we always do. Vancouver Uni served with Nori wrappers. I did not use the nori as Uni is perfect sashimi style. Sake ShotsAgedashi Tofu or Tofu in a sweet broth (dashi).Maguro (tuna) Tataki. Tataki is basically fish cooked rare. Yummy - Braised cow tongue skewers with a side of mustard. Salmon Poke. Poke is a Hawaiian dish where raw fish is dressed with sesame seed oil, seaweed, soya sauce amongst other things. I ate this everyday in Hawaii. Giant sized Sapporo Draft. A staple here with customers of all sizes enjoying. Salmon Natto served with nori wrappers. Salmon, natto, quail egg, green onion and cucumbers. Natto is fermented soya bean and is said to be an acquired taste. <hl> I think it is just great . <hl> Grilled Saba - Mackerel

Guu is an Izakaya or a traditional Japanese bar. Think of it as Japanese tapas. It is not important what it is just go to Guu Izakaya. It is one of the most interesting places to eat in Toronto. If you like quiet romantic spots, do not go. If you like a vibrant location with a serious pulse to it, unique food, then go. However, plan for a 2 hour wait at all times and outside not inside, no matter the weather. Yes I said it...2 hours. I have been here at least 6 times and am willing to wait as it is that much fun. When you get in the whole restaurant stops and greets you in Japanese with Irashaimase, which means welcome. It is loud and alive with chatter. You sit down and are given their main menu and also a weekly specials menu. Always order from the specials menu. Each dish is roughly $10 and fore the most part is a tapas size serving. Here is a shot of the interior boasting a large family style seating area. So basically you sit at a communal table and end up sitting beside people to eat or sit at their bar where you can see everything the cooks are doing. There is so much interesting food and drink choices to choose from so you may have to exercise some control or risk cleaning out the menu as we always do. Vancouver Uni served with Nori wrappers. I did not use the nori as Uni is perfect sashimi style. Sake ShotsAgedashi Tofu or Tofu in a sweet broth (dashi).Maguro (tuna) Tataki. Tataki is basically fish cooked rare.Yummy - Braised cow tongue skewers with a side of mustard.Salmon Poke. Poke is a Hawaiian dish where raw fish is dressed with sesame seed oil, seaweed, soya sauce amongst other things. I ate this everyday in Hawaii.Giant sized Sapporo Draft. A staple here with customers of all sizes enjoying.Salmon Natto served with nori wrappers. Salmon, natto, quail egg, green onion and cucumbers. Natto is fermented soya bean and is said to be an acquired taste. <hl> I think it is just great <hl>. Grilled Saba - Mackerel


Question: What is the quality of appetizer?

A tiny bit pricey (but not enough to drop a star), but definitely worth it for the quality of food, service , atmosphere and drinks.It was super busy when we arrived, but the hostess advised only a 20 minute wait, which was more like 5 anyway!We had two DeMartinis, Pai's limey and tart version of the gin classic, with a kaffir lime leaf for an added hipster vibe. They were super refreshing and a great start to the meal. They did have an interesting array of cocktails, around $10 CAD each.The appetiser selection was so broad. We were tempted to just order from this section but the mains were also incredible. We got Moo Ping (typical Thai street food dish of grilled pork skewers) which was succulent and delicious. This went perfectly with the Som Tum (spicy green papaya salad) with the sweet, salty and spicy combinations.It was hard to choose the mains. There were a lot of dishes that reminded me of my trip to Thailand but we ended up settling with some great choices: one I've had before and a new dish entirely. Pad Ga Pow (spicy chicken with Hoyle basil, Thai fried egg and rice) and Gaeng Masaman (peanut and tamarind based curry with rice). Both of these dishes were exceptional, with hugely different flavours which gave us a well rounded dining experience.We did eat a bit too much that we didn't have any space for dessert. They did have mango sticky rice (my favourite!) I honestly couldn't eat another mouthful.I can't wait to come back to Toronto just to visit Pai again!

Answer: perfectly with the Som Tum

A tiny bit pricey (but not enough to drop a star), but definitely worth it for the quality of food, service , atmosphere and drinks. It was super busy when we arrived, but the hostess advised only a 20 minute wait, which was more like 5 anyway!We had two DeMartinis, Pai's limey and tart version of the gin classic, with a kaffir lime leaf for an added hipster vibe. They were super refreshing and a great start to the meal. They did have an interesting array of cocktails, around $10 CAD each. The appetiser selection was so broad. We were tempted to just order from this section but the mains were also incredible. We got Moo Ping (typical Thai street food dish of grilled pork skewers) which was succulent and delicious. <hl> This went perfectly with the Som Tum (spicy green papaya salad) with the sweet, salty and spicy combinations. <hl> It was hard to choose the mains. There were a lot of dishes that reminded me of my trip to Thailand but we ended up settling with some great choices: one I've had before and a new dish entirely. Pad Ga Pow (spicy chicken with Hoyle basil, Thai fried egg and rice) and Gaeng Masaman (peanut and tamarind based curry with rice). Both of these dishes were exceptional, with hugely different flavours which gave us a well rounded dining experience. We did eat a bit too much that we didn't have any space for dessert. They did have mango sticky rice (my favourite!) I honestly couldn't eat another mouthful. I can't wait to come back to Toronto just to visit Pai again!

A tiny bit pricey (but not enough to drop a star), but definitely worth it for the quality of food, service , atmosphere and drinks.It was super busy when we arrived, but the hostess advised only a 20 minute wait, which was more like 5 anyway!We had two DeMartinis, Pai's limey and tart version of the gin classic, with a kaffir lime leaf for an added hipster vibe. They were super refreshing and a great start to the meal. They did have an interesting array of cocktails, around $10 CAD each.The appetiser selection was so broad. We were tempted to just order from this section but the mains were also incredible. We got Moo Ping (typical Thai street food dish of grilled pork skewers) which was succulent and delicious. This went <hl> perfectly with the Som Tum <hl> (spicy green papaya salad) with the sweet, salty and spicy combinations.It was hard to choose the mains. There were a lot of dishes that reminded me of my trip to Thailand but we ended up settling with some great choices: one I've had before and a new dish entirely. Pad Ga Pow (spicy chicken with Hoyle basil, Thai fried egg and rice) and Gaeng Masaman (peanut and tamarind based curry with rice). Both of these dishes were exceptional, with hugely different flavours which gave us a well rounded dining experience.We did eat a bit too much that we didn't have any space for dessert. They did have mango sticky rice (my favourite!) I honestly couldn't eat another mouthful.I can't wait to come back to Toronto just to visit Pai again!


Question: What is the quality of the food?

I really like this place. The first time my friend took me here, though, I had a better experience than the second time. The first time was a definite 5 star, and the second a 3 star, so here we are!The food is overall, great. It is really reasonably priced -- as long as you don't over-order. The first time I went I had the chicken soup and shared the spring rolls with my friend and everything was super delicious (5 stars!). The second time I went, I ordered the large thai beer and it was huge -- way too much beer, and my boyfriend ordered the basil beef on top of the soups and spring rolls to share and it was way too much food (not to mention not that great in itself). But, all in all, the food is really great and extremely inexpensive for what you get. A definite recommend!

Answer: are!The food is overall, great. It is really reasonably priced

I really like this place. The first time my friend took me here, though, I had a better experience than the second time. <hl> The first time was a definite 5 star, and the second a 3 star, so here we are!The food is overall, great. It is really reasonably priced -- as long as you don't over-order. <hl> The first time I went I had the chicken soup and shared the spring rolls with my friend and everything was super delicious (5 stars!). The second time I went, I ordered the large thai beer and it was huge -- way too much beer, and my boyfriend ordered the basil beef on top of the soups and spring rolls to share and it was way too much food (not to mention not that great in itself). But, all in all, the food is really great and extremely inexpensive for what you get. A definite recommend!

I really like this place. The first time my friend took me here, though, I had a better experience than the second time. The first time was a definite 5 star, and the second a 3 star, so here we <hl> are!The food is overall, great. It is really reasonably priced <hl> -- as long as you don't over-order. The first time I went I had the chicken soup and shared the spring rolls with my friend and everything was super delicious (5 stars!). The second time I went, I ordered the large thai beer and it was huge -- way too much beer, and my boyfriend ordered the basil beef on top of the soups and spring rolls to share and it was way too much food (not to mention not that great in itself). But, all in all, the food is really great and extremely inexpensive for what you get. A definite recommend!


Question: How is the dish?

Awesome environment, very friendly staff, and incredible food.  The curry in a coconut was awesome and a cool experience.  Also liked the squash fritters.

Answer: The curry in a coconut was awesome

Awesome environment, very friendly staff, and incredible food. <hl> The curry in a coconut was awesome and a cool experience. <hl> Also liked the squash fritters.

Awesome environment, very friendly staff, and incredible food. <hl> The curry in a coconut was awesome <hl> and a cool experience. Also liked the squash fritters.


Question: What opinion would you give me about the restaurant?

FABULOUS. :)a little house tucked in from the hustle of the yonge and york mills interesection. the moment you reach the gorgeous white double french doors, you feel special walking into a countryside home with BEAUTIFUL Ambiance.  It's as romantic as it gets!The newly renovated decor truly lives up to the auberge name (french for 'inn').Glorious service that spoils you to no end beginning with their sweet hosts and knowledgeable servers.  My friend was a vegetarian and they catered to her needs with zest.  The food was intricate, beautiful, and delicately balanced, and every bite was a big bang and wow in your mouth.  Each dish was full of bold and big flavoured organic ingredients. at one point our server recommended a spruce birch non alcoholic beer, and we tried it and i am still dreaming about it -- it was amazing.YUM YUM YUMfrom the articoke spread for your freshly baked ethereal bread that comes out fluffy and crunchy at the perfect temperature with olivesto the passion fruit granita,amuse bouche soup octopus terrineorganic greens, and the amazingly sauted kimpachi --every bite was memorable. and that is definitely a mouthful to say. ;)esp in toronto.highly recommended for a nice night out.~$70-100/ person

Answer: FABULOUS

FABULOUS .

<hl> FABULOUS . <hl> :)a little house tucked in from the hustle of the yonge and york mills interesection. the moment you reach the gorgeous white double french doors, you feel special walking into a countryside home with BEAUTIFUL Ambiance. It's as romantic as it gets!The newly renovated decor truly lives up to the auberge name (french for 'inn').Glorious service that spoils you to no end beginning with their sweet hosts and knowledgeable servers. My friend was a vegetarian and they catered to her needs with zest. The food was intricate, beautiful, and delicately balanced, and every bite was a big bang and wow in your mouth. Each dish was full of bold and big flavoured organic ingredients. at one point our server recommended a spruce birch non alcoholic beer, and we tried it and i am still dreaming about it -- it was amazing. YUM YUM YUMfrom the articoke spread for your freshly baked ethereal bread that comes out fluffy and crunchy at the perfect temperature with olivesto the passion fruit granita,amuse bouche soup octopus terrineorganic greens, and the amazingly sauted kimpachi --every bite was memorable. and that is definitely a mouthful to say. ;)esp in toronto.highly recommended for a nice night out.~$70-100/ person

<hl> FABULOUS <hl>. :)a little house tucked in from the hustle of the yonge and york mills interesection. the moment you reach the gorgeous white double french doors, you feel special walking into a countryside home with BEAUTIFUL Ambiance. It's as romantic as it gets!The newly renovated decor truly lives up to the auberge name (french for 'inn').Glorious service that spoils you to no end beginning with their sweet hosts and knowledgeable servers. My friend was a vegetarian and they catered to her needs with zest. The food was intricate, beautiful, and delicately balanced, and every bite was a big bang and wow in your mouth. Each dish was full of bold and big flavoured organic ingredients. at one point our server recommended a spruce birch non alcoholic beer, and we tried it and i am still dreaming about it -- it was amazing.YUM YUM YUMfrom the articoke spread for your freshly baked ethereal bread that comes out fluffy and crunchy at the perfect temperature with olivesto the passion fruit granita,amuse bouche soup octopus terrineorganic greens, and the amazingly sauted kimpachi --every bite was memorable. and that is definitely a mouthful to say. ;)esp in toronto.highly recommended for a nice night out.~$70-100/ person


Question: How good is the service?

I've tried just about every ramen restaurant in the Toronto area and Santouka is by far the best one.  I've also tried the original Santouka in Vancouver and the Toronto location is consistent in quality and taste.  I've been back to Santouka multiple times.I suggest coming late or early on a weekday if you don't want to line up, although lately in the summer the lines have shrunk a little.  I'm going to attribute that to Ryerson students being off and a surge of other Ramen restaurants opening (Raijin is just up the street but not nearly half as good). My go-to is the spicy ramen, but the shio and shoyu have their own merits.  It's not too spicy and they give you a large class of water to cool you off if it is.  The noodles all come with pork slices and other assorted toppings  You can choose to upsize your noodles or toppings as well.  Tip: You can request for reduced lard and salt if you're looking to be more healthy (let's face it, this has about as much nutrition as mcdonalds).  Two great side orders are additional tender pork slices (they will literally melt in your mouth and are great for dipping into the soup) and the gyoza which is not cooked from frozen like some other restaurants.  Service is quick and friendly.  I'm positive all the wait staff and cooks are Japanese, which adds to the ambiance.  Servers take your orders on their phones and due to the busy-ness, will be quick to both serve you and clean your table when you're done eating.  Don't expect anything more than a 30-45 minute meal.This place gets 5 stars because it is simply the best tasting ramen in Toronto.

Answer: I've tried just about every ramen restaurant in the Toronto area and Santouka is by far the best one

<hl> I've tried just about every ramen restaurant in the Toronto area and Santouka is by far the best one . <hl> I've also tried the original Santouka in Vancouver and the Toronto location is consistent in quality and taste. I've been back to Santouka multiple times. I suggest coming late or early on a weekday if you don't want to line up, although lately in the summer the lines have shrunk a little. I'm going to attribute that to Ryerson students being off and a surge of other Ramen restaurants opening (Raijin is just up the street but not nearly half as good). My go-to is the spicy ramen, but the shio and shoyu have their own merits. It's not too spicy and they give you a large class of water to cool you off if it is. The noodles all come with pork slices and other assorted toppings You can choose to upsize your noodles or toppings as well. Tip: You can request for reduced lard and salt if you're looking to be more healthy (let's face it, this has about as much nutrition as mcdonalds). Two great side orders are additional tender pork slices (they will literally melt in your mouth and are great for dipping into the soup) and the gyoza which is not cooked from frozen like some other restaurants. Service is quick and friendly. I'm positive all the wait staff and cooks are Japanese, which adds to the ambiance. Servers take your orders on their phones and due to the busy-ness, will be quick to both serve you and clean your table when you're done eating. Don't expect anything more than a 30-45 minute meal. This place gets 5 stars because it is simply the best tasting ramen in Toronto.

<hl> I've tried just about every ramen restaurant in the Toronto area and Santouka is by far the best one <hl>. I've also tried the original Santouka in Vancouver and the Toronto location is consistent in quality and taste. I've been back to Santouka multiple times.I suggest coming late or early on a weekday if you don't want to line up, although lately in the summer the lines have shrunk a little. I'm going to attribute that to Ryerson students being off and a surge of other Ramen restaurants opening (Raijin is just up the street but not nearly half as good). My go-to is the spicy ramen, but the shio and shoyu have their own merits. It's not too spicy and they give you a large class of water to cool you off if it is. The noodles all come with pork slices and other assorted toppings You can choose to upsize your noodles or toppings as well. Tip: You can request for reduced lard and salt if you're looking to be more healthy (let's face it, this has about as much nutrition as mcdonalds). Two great side orders are additional tender pork slices (they will literally melt in your mouth and are great for dipping into the soup) and the gyoza which is not cooked from frozen like some other restaurants. Service is quick and friendly. I'm positive all the wait staff and cooks are Japanese, which adds to the ambiance. Servers take your orders on their phones and due to the busy-ness, will be quick to both serve you and clean your table when you're done eating. Don't expect anything more than a 30-45 minute meal.This place gets 5 stars because it is simply the best tasting ramen in Toronto.

<hl> I've tried just about every ramen restaurant in the Toronto area and Santouka is by far the best one <hl> .


Question: What is the kitchen like?

All the food was on point! And the frozen sangria was to die for! Had a great girls night at the brew house. The view couldn't have been better and they had things on the menu for everyone (hint: order the Brussels sprouts!) The service was great and despite the fact that we showed up early they got us to a table. Ten out of ten would go again

Answer: The service was great

All the food was on point! And the frozen sangria was to die for! Had a great girls night at the brew house. <hl> The view couldn't have been better and they had things on the menu for everyone (hint: order the Brussels sprouts!) The service was great and despite the fact that we showed up early they got us to a table. <hl> Ten out of ten would go again

All the food was on point! And the frozen sangria was to die for! Had a great girls night at the brew house. The view couldn't have been better and they had things on the menu for everyone (hint: order the Brussels sprouts!) <hl> The service was great <hl> and despite the fact that we showed up early they got us to a table. Ten out of ten would go again


Question: How is the quality of the menu?

The first time I went to Gusto 101, my friends and I (party of 5) waited over 2.5 hours for a table despite being told initially that the wait would be 1 hour when we arrived at 5:30pm on a Saturday. We checked back with the staff a few times after the 1 hour mark, but they kept saying we'd be seated soon. After 2 hours of waiting, we were pretty upset and voiced our frustrations. The manager was understanding and helped mitigate the situation by giving us a complimentary bottle of Prosecco while we waited. We were finally seated at 8:15 pm. In terms of the food, the Malfade ai Funghi is delicious. Their beef carpaccio is also amazing as a starter. If I was judging by food alone, they'd definitely get 5 stars. I've returned since the first visit, despite the horrendous wait time, only because their Malfade ai Funghi is sooo good. I made reservations for my subsequent visits to Gusto 101, which has definitely improved my experience, though they only take reservations at very select times. Also, I still find the service to be a little cold and insincere. TL;DR: food is great but don't come here without a reservation, or you could end up waiting over 2.5 hours for a table.

Answer: If I was judging by food alone, they'd definitely get 5 stars. I've returned since the first visit, despite the horrendous wait time, only because their Malfade ai Funghi is sooo good. I made reservations for my subsequent visits to Gusto 101, which has definitely improved my experience, though they only take reservations at very select times. Also, I still find the service to be a little cold and insincere. TL;DR: food is great

The first time I went to Gusto 101, my friends and I (party of 5) waited over 2.5 hours for a table despite being told initially that the wait would be 1 hour when we arrived at 5:30pm on a Saturday. We checked back with the staff a few times after the 1 hour mark, but they kept saying we'd be seated soon. After 2 hours of waiting, we were pretty upset and voiced our frustrations. The manager was understanding and helped mitigate the situation by giving us a complimentary bottle of Prosecco while we waited. We were finally seated at 8:15 pm. In terms of the food, the Malfade ai Funghi is delicious. Their beef carpaccio is also amazing as a starter. <hl> If I was judging by food alone, they'd definitely get 5 stars. I've returned since the first visit, despite the horrendous wait time, only because their Malfade ai Funghi is sooo good. I made reservations for my subsequent visits to Gusto 101, which has definitely improved my experience, though they only take reservations at very select times. Also, I still find the service to be a little cold and insincere. TL;DR: food is great but don't come here without a reservation, or you could end up waiting over 2.5 hours for a table. <hl>

The first time I went to Gusto 101, my friends and I (party of 5) waited over 2.5 hours for a table despite being told initially that the wait would be 1 hour when we arrived at 5:30pm on a Saturday. We checked back with the staff a few times after the 1 hour mark, but they kept saying we'd be seated soon. After 2 hours of waiting, we were pretty upset and voiced our frustrations. The manager was understanding and helped mitigate the situation by giving us a complimentary bottle of Prosecco while we waited. We were finally seated at 8:15 pm. In terms of the food, the Malfade ai Funghi is delicious. Their beef carpaccio is also amazing as a starter. <hl> If I was judging by food alone, they'd definitely get 5 stars. I've returned since the first visit, despite the horrendous wait time, only because their Malfade ai Funghi is sooo good. I made reservations for my subsequent visits to Gusto 101, which has definitely improved my experience, though they only take reservations at very select times. Also, I still find the service to be a little cold and insincere. TL;DR: food is great <hl> but don't come here without a reservation, or you could end up waiting over 2.5 hours for a table.


Question: What is the quality of crepe?

Best crepe I've ever had in Toronto. I had the Japanese special... it was just amazing (not sure how to explain how delicious it was)! My boyfriend had the mango one, and he loved it. I wish I lived closer because I would definitely eat it everyday and get fat. They're really friendly and smiling all the time! Also, they use Square (cool!).It's a very popular place, so expect a little bit of a wait. There are some seats inside and outside, but it's a small and cozy place. Would go there again!They have savoury crepes, but I love dessert crepes too much to try anything else.

Answer: Best crepe I've ever had in Toronto

Best crepe I've ever had in Toronto .

<hl> Best crepe I've ever had in Toronto . <hl> I had the Japanese special... it was just amazing (not sure how to explain how delicious it was)! My boyfriend had the mango one, and he loved it. I wish I lived closer because I would definitely eat it everyday and get fat. They're really friendly and smiling all the time! Also, they use Square (cool!).It's a very popular place, so expect a little bit of a wait. There are some seats inside and outside, but it's a small and cozy place. Would go there again!They have savoury crepes, but I love dessert crepes too much to try anything else.

<hl> Best crepe I've ever had in Toronto <hl>. I had the Japanese special... it was just amazing (not sure how to explain how delicious it was)! My boyfriend had the mango one, and he loved it. I wish I lived closer because I would definitely eat it everyday and get fat. They're really friendly and smiling all the time! Also, they use Square (cool!).It's a very popular place, so expect a little bit of a wait. There are some seats inside and outside, but it's a small and cozy place. Would go there again!They have savoury crepes, but I love dessert crepes too much to try anything else.

<hl> Best crepe I've ever had in Toronto <hl> .


Question: Why is the table hard?

Pai is my go-to thai place! The atmosphere here is very vibrant, they play great music and the staff are always so friendly. It does get pretty crowded, so I'd recommend making a reservation. I usually order the chicken pad thai, khao sai with beef with a side of rice and maybe 3 or 4 glasses of their thai iced tea! (haha clearly a MUST)

Answer: is very vibrant

Pai is my go-to thai place! <hl> The atmosphere here is very vibrant , they play great music and the staff are always so friendly. <hl> It does get pretty crowded, so I'd recommend making a reservation. I usually order the chicken pad thai, khao sai with beef with a side of rice and maybe 3 or 4 glasses of their thai iced tea! (haha clearly a MUST)

Pai is my go-to thai place! The atmosphere here <hl> is very vibrant <hl>, they play great music and the staff are always so friendly. It does get pretty crowded, so I'd recommend making a reservation. I usually order the chicken pad thai, khao sai with beef with a side of rice and maybe 3 or 4 glasses of their thai iced tea! (haha clearly a MUST)

The atmosphere here <hl> is very vibrant <hl> , they play great music and the staff are always so friendly.


Question: How is the lunch?

3.5 STARSFor someone who isn't a fan of Thai food, Khao San Road did exceptionally well in providing a fun dining experience.  The place was on fire as it was jammed from 6:30 onward.  People were coming in and out waiting for take out, waiting for tables, watching our food jealously as their stomachs rumbled.We had a table of 8 so we ordered a lot of apps to start.  The shrimp chips were decently crispy with a nice peppery flavour that lingered on the tongue. The squash chips on the other hand were not as flavourful or exciting, very mild and safe; same sauce for both which was a little boring.  Deep fired sweet potato thingies were okay nothing special.  The salad hand rolls were pretty refreshing as I don't usually like these things, but they were so clean and honest I ate more than I wanted.  Was not a huge fan of their coconut milk, mushroom, basil, chicken soup.  To be fair I don't like coconut milk as it's too sweet for my tastes, but there was something extremely bitter in mine and it was completely off putting.  Everyone else at the table loved it, so it might've just been me.The fried tofu was absolutely delicious!  SUPER flavourful, crispy and utterly mouth watering.  Really surprised when I casually tossed one in my mouth.  Might just be the best tofu I've eaten in a restaurant.  Bam.Onto the mains.  I got the Pad Gra Prao (minced beef on rice with fired egg on top) and it was pretty tasty.  Nothing wow, but a simple, solid, decently made dish.  I wish my egg was bigger, runnier and more awesome.  Should've asked for 3.The braised beef curry was a total disappointment.  The sauce was good. noodles were okay but the beef was tough and chewy, very sad to eat.The best dish of the night was hands down their green thai curry.  Now that was a fantastically put together dish with so many flavours, perfect heat, creamy-ness, coconuty-ness, tender chicken-ness.  Going from one dish to the next, it was clear that this one was in a league of it's own.  A god among peons.There were more dishes but after a while Thai food ends up tasting the same to me.  Blasphemous to some, but truth for me.  I can handle only so much coconut and peanut in one sitting.One knock I have on the place that is completely irrational is their menu.  It's written in such a way that I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted.  First, the Thai names were of no use to me, and neither were the English phonetics.  The descriptions of all the dishes seemed to start off the same with 'coconut milk curry, and ended with beef $ / chicken $'.  Yes I was super tired and I didn't want to read, but c'mon, make it easier on me =/Verdict: the best Thai food I've had in Toronto.  Khao San is more than just hype, it's legit.

Answer: The fried tofu was absolutely delicious!

3.5 STARSFor someone who isn't a fan of Thai food, Khao San Road did exceptionally well in providing a fun dining experience. The place was on fire as it was jammed from 6:30 onward. People were coming in and out waiting for take out, waiting for tables, watching our food jealously as their stomachs rumbled. We had a table of 8 so we ordered a lot of apps to start. The shrimp chips were decently crispy with a nice peppery flavour that lingered on the tongue. The squash chips on the other hand were not as flavourful or exciting, very mild and safe; same sauce for both which was a little boring. Deep fired sweet potato thingies were okay nothing special. The salad hand rolls were pretty refreshing as I don't usually like these things, but they were so clean and honest I ate more than I wanted. Was not a huge fan of their coconut milk, mushroom, basil, chicken soup. To be fair I don't like coconut milk as it's too sweet for my tastes, but there was something extremely bitter in mine and it was completely off putting. Everyone else at the table loved it, so it might've just been me. <hl> The fried tofu was absolutely delicious! SUPER flavourful, crispy and utterly mouth watering. <hl> Really surprised when I casually tossed one in my mouth. Might just be the best tofu I've eaten in a restaurant. Bam. Onto the mains. I got the Pad Gra Prao (minced beef on rice with fired egg on top) and it was pretty tasty. Nothing wow, but a simple, solid, decently made dish. I wish my egg was bigger, runnier and more awesome. Should've asked for 3.The braised beef curry was a total disappointment. The sauce was good. noodles were okay but the beef was tough and chewy, very sad to eat. The best dish of the night was hands down their green thai curry. Now that was a fantastically put together dish with so many flavours, perfect heat, creamy-ness, coconuty-ness, tender chicken-ness. Going from one dish to the next, it was clear that this one was in a league of it's own. A god among peons. There were more dishes but after a while Thai food ends up tasting the same to me. Blasphemous to some, but truth for me. I can handle only so much coconut and peanut in one sitting. One knock I have on the place that is completely irrational is their menu. It's written in such a way that I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted. First, the Thai names were of no use to me, and neither were the English phonetics. The descriptions of all the dishes seemed to start off the same with 'coconut milk curry, and ended with beef $ / chicken $'. Yes I was super tired and I didn't want to read, but c'mon, make it easier on me =/Verdict: the best Thai food I've had in Toronto. Khao San is more than just hype, it's legit.

3.5 STARSFor someone who isn't a fan of Thai food, Khao San Road did exceptionally well in providing a fun dining experience. The place was on fire as it was jammed from 6:30 onward. People were coming in and out waiting for take out, waiting for tables, watching our food jealously as their stomachs rumbled.We had a table of 8 so we ordered a lot of apps to start. The shrimp chips were decently crispy with a nice peppery flavour that lingered on the tongue. The squash chips on the other hand were not as flavourful or exciting, very mild and safe; same sauce for both which was a little boring. Deep fired sweet potato thingies were okay nothing special. The salad hand rolls were pretty refreshing as I don't usually like these things, but they were so clean and honest I ate more than I wanted. Was not a huge fan of their coconut milk, mushroom, basil, chicken soup. To be fair I don't like coconut milk as it's too sweet for my tastes, but there was something extremely bitter in mine and it was completely off putting. Everyone else at the table loved it, so it might've just been me.<hl> The fried tofu was absolutely delicious! <hl> SUPER flavourful, crispy and utterly mouth watering. Really surprised when I casually tossed one in my mouth. Might just be the best tofu I've eaten in a restaurant. Bam.Onto the mains. I got the Pad Gra Prao (minced beef on rice with fired egg on top) and it was pretty tasty. Nothing wow, but a simple, solid, decently made dish. I wish my egg was bigger, runnier and more awesome. Should've asked for 3.The braised beef curry was a total disappointment. The sauce was good. noodles were okay but the beef was tough and chewy, very sad to eat.The best dish of the night was hands down their green thai curry. Now that was a fantastically put together dish with so many flavours, perfect heat, creamy-ness, coconuty-ness, tender chicken-ness. Going from one dish to the next, it was clear that this one was in a league of it's own. A god among peons.There were more dishes but after a while Thai food ends up tasting the same to me. Blasphemous to some, but truth for me. I can handle only so much coconut and peanut in one sitting.One knock I have on the place that is completely irrational is their menu. It's written in such a way that I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted. First, the Thai names were of no use to me, and neither were the English phonetics. The descriptions of all the dishes seemed to start off the same with 'coconut milk curry, and ended with beef $ / chicken $'. Yes I was super tired and I didn't want to read, but c'mon, make it easier on me =/Verdict: the best Thai food I've had in Toronto. Khao San is more than just hype, it's legit.


Question: How is the evening?

I've been to El Catrin now three times, though this is my first review. Every visit has been great. I love everything about this place!My most recent visit was at 9 pm on a Saturday night with my friend for a girls' night out. I made the reservation a week in advance, and the only options were for 5:45 pm, 9 pm or 10 pm - and that was a full week in advance! So, if you want to try this place, and want to sit inside I highly recommend making a reservation early!With reservations, you will be seated inside, but there is also an extensive and very festive outside seating area that appears to be first come first served. (And seasonal....) When we arrived at 8:55 pm, the line was very long and the entire outdoor area was packed; when we left at 11 pm, the line was STILL long and the outdoor area STILL packed, so that should tell you something!We started our dining experience with table-side-fresh-made guacamole which is served with fresh-made chips, and traditional margaritas. Our server, Ricardo, was excellent, and our guac came out quick. The person prepping it ground all the ingredients together right in front of us in a stone mortar. I love it when they do that! And it was very tasty, seasoned well, and a good portion size for sharing (though we had to ask for more chips).We then ordered mains off the list of house specialties. I had the Pulpo A La Diabla, which was a grilled octopus tentacle served with picked veggies, slices of orange and a tangy, slightly spicy tomato-based sauce. It was amazing! Ricardo let me know when I ordered it that it was a smaller portion size, and that was perfect for me because I planned to have dessert and at least one more margarita....My friend had the Pipian Poblano, which was actually a chicken dish with a large piece of chicken served over a bed of mole verde risotto. Ricardo told us this was a larger portion size and he was right - it was huge! And very tasty, with great depth of flavors. My friend loved it and almost licked the bowl. Everything was served with three house-made sauces - a very spicy but delicious habanero sauce, a green tomatillo salsa and a red (sweeter) chipotle-ish sauce. We ate these with the chips and also added them to our dishes. During our dinner we ordered another round of drinks - another traditional for my friend, but I branched out to try the Fuego Sandia, made with St. Germaine (my fave) and what tasted like watermelon juice. It was served with a skewer of watermelon and Ricardo described the drink as 'sweet'. He was right again!  And I probably would not order that again....not that it wasn't tasty, but I do prefer drinks with a little more balance.By the time all of that was cleared, we, sadly, (very sadly) had no room for dessert. But we really enjoyed everything about the experience. All around us people were celebrating events and birthdays, there were couples and groups dining together, and the atmosphere was hip and a little fancy, but also comfortable and eclectic. I highly recommend this place!

Answer: Every visit has been great. I love everything about this place!My

I've been to El Catrin now three times, though this is my first review. <hl> Every visit has been great. I love everything about this place!My most recent visit was at 9 pm on a Saturday night with my friend for a girls' night out. <hl> I made the reservation a week in advance, and the only options were for 5:45 pm, 9 pm or 10 pm - and that was a full week in advance! So, if you want to try this place, and want to sit inside I highly recommend making a reservation early!With reservations, you will be seated inside, but there is also an extensive and very festive outside seating area that appears to be first come first served. (And seasonal....) When we arrived at 8:55 pm, the line was very long and the entire outdoor area was packed; when we left at 11 pm, the line was STILL long and the outdoor area STILL packed, so that should tell you something!We started our dining experience with table-side-fresh-made guacamole which is served with fresh-made chips, and traditional margaritas. Our server, Ricardo, was excellent, and our guac came out quick. The person prepping it ground all the ingredients together right in front of us in a stone mortar. I love it when they do that! And it was very tasty, seasoned well, and a good portion size for sharing (though we had to ask for more chips).We then ordered mains off the list of house specialties. I had the Pulpo A La Diabla, which was a grilled octopus tentacle served with picked veggies, slices of orange and a tangy, slightly spicy tomato-based sauce. It was amazing! Ricardo let me know when I ordered it that it was a smaller portion size, and that was perfect for me because I planned to have dessert and at least one more margarita.... My friend had the Pipian Poblano, which was actually a chicken dish with a large piece of chicken served over a bed of mole verde risotto. Ricardo told us this was a larger portion size and he was right - it was huge! And very tasty, with great depth of flavors. My friend loved it and almost licked the bowl. Everything was served with three house-made sauces - a very spicy but delicious habanero sauce, a green tomatillo salsa and a red (sweeter) chipotle-ish sauce. We ate these with the chips and also added them to our dishes. During our dinner we ordered another round of drinks - another traditional for my friend, but I branched out to try the Fuego Sandia, made with St. Germaine (my fave) and what tasted like watermelon juice. It was served with a skewer of watermelon and Ricardo described the drink as 'sweet'. He was right again! And I probably would not order that again....not that it wasn't tasty, but I do prefer drinks with a little more balance. By the time all of that was cleared, we, sadly, (very sadly) had no room for dessert. But we really enjoyed everything about the experience. All around us people were celebrating events and birthdays, there were couples and groups dining together, and the atmosphere was hip and a little fancy, but also comfortable and eclectic. I highly recommend this place!

I've been to El Catrin now three times, though this is my first review. <hl> Every visit has been great. I love everything about this place!My <hl> most recent visit was at 9 pm on a Saturday night with my friend for a girls' night out. I made the reservation a week in advance, and the only options were for 5:45 pm, 9 pm or 10 pm - and that was a full week in advance! So, if you want to try this place, and want to sit inside I highly recommend making a reservation early!With reservations, you will be seated inside, but there is also an extensive and very festive outside seating area that appears to be first come first served. (And seasonal....) When we arrived at 8:55 pm, the line was very long and the entire outdoor area was packed; when we left at 11 pm, the line was STILL long and the outdoor area STILL packed, so that should tell you something!We started our dining experience with table-side-fresh-made guacamole which is served with fresh-made chips, and traditional margaritas. Our server, Ricardo, was excellent, and our guac came out quick. The person prepping it ground all the ingredients together right in front of us in a stone mortar. I love it when they do that! And it was very tasty, seasoned well, and a good portion size for sharing (though we had to ask for more chips).We then ordered mains off the list of house specialties. I had the Pulpo A La Diabla, which was a grilled octopus tentacle served with picked veggies, slices of orange and a tangy, slightly spicy tomato-based sauce. It was amazing! Ricardo let me know when I ordered it that it was a smaller portion size, and that was perfect for me because I planned to have dessert and at least one more margarita....My friend had the Pipian Poblano, which was actually a chicken dish with a large piece of chicken served over a bed of mole verde risotto. Ricardo told us this was a larger portion size and he was right - it was huge! And very tasty, with great depth of flavors. My friend loved it and almost licked the bowl. Everything was served with three house-made sauces - a very spicy but delicious habanero sauce, a green tomatillo salsa and a red (sweeter) chipotle-ish sauce. We ate these with the chips and also added them to our dishes. During our dinner we ordered another round of drinks - another traditional for my friend, but I branched out to try the Fuego Sandia, made with St. Germaine (my fave) and what tasted like watermelon juice. It was served with a skewer of watermelon and Ricardo described the drink as 'sweet'. He was right again! And I probably would not order that again....not that it wasn't tasty, but I do prefer drinks with a little more balance.By the time all of that was cleared, we, sadly, (very sadly) had no room for dessert. But we really enjoyed everything about the experience. All around us people were celebrating events and birthdays, there were couples and groups dining together, and the atmosphere was hip and a little fancy, but also comfortable and eclectic. I highly recommend this place!


Question: Where is the restaurant to feel comfort after paying bills?

Made a reservation here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and decided to try out the summerlicious menu. The decor is quite interesting and definitely unique, but I felt a bit cluttered and it was quite dark. They could probably use more fabric to break down the noise levels. With glass and tiling everywhere and he vast open space, I think it amplifies the noise level quite a bit. My boyfriend started off with a seafood chowder. I thought the broth base was quite nice and very flavourful. There's quite a variety of seafood in the dish so that was nice to enjoy. I had the swordfish ceviche. I am a sucker for seafood and i love acidity and freshness of ceviches. I was not disappointed with this dish at all. They did an amazing job with the swordfish slices and there's a crispy shrimp cracker to pair it with. I love that the sauce was very acidic and they had some fresh greens over top. There are dollops of guacamole that help break that acidity down and bring a new layer of flavour to each bite. I enjoyed it very much! The mains were not quite as impressive sadly to say. I had the chicken cordon bleu crepe topped with a poached egg which was paired with a very large side of slaw. I really liked the salad and again, the flavouring was on point. The chicken was sadly bland, but mixed with the slaw, crepe, yolk, ham and blue cheese, it was a nice meal. My boyfriend had sirloin which came with brussel sprouts and layered baked/roasted turnip. The vegetable sides were very well caramelized and flavourful. But the steak itself was rather plain and had no seasoning. It seams they do an all star job with the sides but really neglected the proteins. I guess we had different stars to our dishes that night. The desserts were interesting. I had the honey butter cake which tasted like a home made lemon cake I use to make. It was really quite delicious and I loved the cake texture. They put a yogurt gelato on top which brought in some tart flavour. And around the cake they had these lemon custard drops which were tart and I thought paired nicely with the sweet cake. My boyfriend had the tiramisu like cake or truffle chocolate bar. It was topped with some basil I believe, and it tasted quite nice. It was a bit sweet for my taste but that's milk chocolate for you. Service was nice. Our wait for the food was a bit lengthy but not to the point where it would be anything negative. I guess it's worth it because they do take the time to present the food nicely on the plate, and that can affect how it will taste as well. Our server was Alice and she was very attentive and friendly and she was there enough to check up on us but left us our space to enjoy our date night :)I would want to come back and try more of their main menu and brunch as well. It's a great location and there's parking literally right underneath. Finish a meal here and take a stroll around the distillery district. it's quite a romantic neighboorhood.

Answer: Made a reservation here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and decided to try out the summerlicious menu

<hl> Made a reservation here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and decided to try out the summerlicious menu . <hl> The decor is quite interesting and definitely unique, but I felt a bit cluttered and it was quite dark. They could probably use more fabric to break down the noise levels. With glass and tiling everywhere and he vast open space, I think it amplifies the noise level quite a bit. My boyfriend started off with a seafood chowder. I thought the broth base was quite nice and very flavourful. There's quite a variety of seafood in the dish so that was nice to enjoy. I had the swordfish ceviche. I am a sucker for seafood and i love acidity and freshness of ceviches. I was not disappointed with this dish at all. They did an amazing job with the swordfish slices and there's a crispy shrimp cracker to pair it with. I love that the sauce was very acidic and they had some fresh greens over top. There are dollops of guacamole that help break that acidity down and bring a new layer of flavour to each bite. I enjoyed it very much! The mains were not quite as impressive sadly to say. I had the chicken cordon bleu crepe topped with a poached egg which was paired with a very large side of slaw. I really liked the salad and again, the flavouring was on point. The chicken was sadly bland, but mixed with the slaw, crepe, yolk, ham and blue cheese, it was a nice meal. My boyfriend had sirloin which came with brussel sprouts and layered baked/roasted turnip. The vegetable sides were very well caramelized and flavourful. But the steak itself was rather plain and had no seasoning. It seams they do an all star job with the sides but really neglected the proteins. I guess we had different stars to our dishes that night. The desserts were interesting. I had the honey butter cake which tasted like a home made lemon cake I use to make. It was really quite delicious and I loved the cake texture. They put a yogurt gelato on top which brought in some tart flavour. And around the cake they had these lemon custard drops which were tart and I thought paired nicely with the sweet cake. My boyfriend had the tiramisu like cake or truffle chocolate bar. It was topped with some basil I believe, and it tasted quite nice. It was a bit sweet for my taste but that's milk chocolate for you. Service was nice. Our wait for the food was a bit lengthy but not to the point where it would be anything negative. I guess it's worth it because they do take the time to present the food nicely on the plate, and that can affect how it will taste as well. Our server was Alice and she was very attentive and friendly and she was there enough to check up on us but left us our space to enjoy our date night :) I would want to come back and try more of their main menu and brunch as well. It's a great location and there's parking literally right underneath. Finish a meal here and take a stroll around the distillery district. it's quite a romantic neighboorhood.

<hl> Made a reservation here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and decided to try out the summerlicious menu <hl>. The decor is quite interesting and definitely unique, but I felt a bit cluttered and it was quite dark. They could probably use more fabric to break down the noise levels. With glass and tiling everywhere and he vast open space, I think it amplifies the noise level quite a bit. My boyfriend started off with a seafood chowder. I thought the broth base was quite nice and very flavourful. There's quite a variety of seafood in the dish so that was nice to enjoy. I had the swordfish ceviche. I am a sucker for seafood and i love acidity and freshness of ceviches. I was not disappointed with this dish at all. They did an amazing job with the swordfish slices and there's a crispy shrimp cracker to pair it with. I love that the sauce was very acidic and they had some fresh greens over top. There are dollops of guacamole that help break that acidity down and bring a new layer of flavour to each bite. I enjoyed it very much! The mains were not quite as impressive sadly to say. I had the chicken cordon bleu crepe topped with a poached egg which was paired with a very large side of slaw. I really liked the salad and again, the flavouring was on point. The chicken was sadly bland, but mixed with the slaw, crepe, yolk, ham and blue cheese, it was a nice meal. My boyfriend had sirloin which came with brussel sprouts and layered baked/roasted turnip. The vegetable sides were very well caramelized and flavourful. But the steak itself was rather plain and had no seasoning. It seams they do an all star job with the sides but really neglected the proteins. I guess we had different stars to our dishes that night. The desserts were interesting. I had the honey butter cake which tasted like a home made lemon cake I use to make. It was really quite delicious and I loved the cake texture. They put a yogurt gelato on top which brought in some tart flavour. And around the cake they had these lemon custard drops which were tart and I thought paired nicely with the sweet cake. My boyfriend had the tiramisu like cake or truffle chocolate bar. It was topped with some basil I believe, and it tasted quite nice. It was a bit sweet for my taste but that's milk chocolate for you. Service was nice. Our wait for the food was a bit lengthy but not to the point where it would be anything negative. I guess it's worth it because they do take the time to present the food nicely on the plate, and that can affect how it will taste as well. Our server was Alice and she was very attentive and friendly and she was there enough to check up on us but left us our space to enjoy our date night :)I would want to come back and try more of their main menu and brunch as well. It's a great location and there's parking literally right underneath. Finish a meal here and take a stroll around the distillery district. it's quite a romantic neighboorhood.

<hl> Made a reservation here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and decided to try out the summerlicious menu <hl> .


Question: How is the restaurant?

I'd give Miku a 4.5 if I could. It was absolutely wonderful but I just can't bring myself to give it a 5 star because I'm comparing it to Yasu and JaBistro, assuming they're in the same class. Miku gives more of a restaurant vibe because it's so spacious and bright inside (great for a casual date night or with a group of friends), whereas I prefer that intimate environment found in a small Japanese restaurant with about 10-15 seats. It makes the experience more personal, which was what I was looking for that night because it was for my birthday. Their service is great, everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. I also loved the plating, it was very aesthetically pleasing - perfect for IG photos!! I would definitely come back here again, since it isn't going to rip apart my wallet as badly as the other omakase places haha. We ordered the Aburi Prime Set Menu ($98 per person). It started off with 4 dishes - 4 pieces of sashimi (sockeye salmon and hamachi), beef carpaccio, miso baked sablefish (which is just black cod), and some sort of chicken liver thing??? Our waiter also provided 2 different types of soy sauces and explained the difference to us. All 9 pieces were great but the nigiri pieces that stood out to me were the uni and the snow crab ones. Those just melt in your mouth and it was soooooo buttery and smooth. Another honourable mention is the sauce on the ocean trout nigiri which made it so damn good. There was a nigiri with a truffle sauce which was bomb af but I forgot which piece it was. Those were without a doubt phenomenal. We also ordered the Miku Roll ($22) which was very yummy and is a must order here! However it's very similar to the JaBistroll at JaBistro which tasted slightly better but it was so alike it didn't matter. For drinks, we ordered the Ichigo Smash ($17) and Shisho Mojito ($16) - they were both very refreshing! My birthday dessert was a matcha and azuki cake and it was so good. It came along with a scoop of rich matcha ice cream and you can never go wrong with that! Typing this review just makes me want to make a reservation asap. I also saw that Miku does Winterlicious so I can't wait for that!

Answer: it's so spacious and bright inside

I'd give Miku a 4.5 if I could. It was absolutely wonderful but I just can't bring myself to give it a 5 star because I'm comparing it to Yasu and JaBistro, assuming they're in the same class. <hl> Miku gives more of a restaurant vibe because it's so spacious and bright inside (great for a casual date night or with a group of friends), whereas I prefer that intimate environment found in a small Japanese restaurant with about 10-15 seats. <hl> It makes the experience more personal, which was what I was looking for that night because it was for my birthday. Their service is great, everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. I also loved the plating, it was very aesthetically pleasing - perfect for IG photos!! I would definitely come back here again, since it isn't going to rip apart my wallet as badly as the other omakase places haha. We ordered the Aburi Prime Set Menu ($98 per person). It started off with 4 dishes - 4 pieces of sashimi (sockeye salmon and hamachi), beef carpaccio, miso baked sablefish (which is just black cod), and some sort of chicken liver thing??? Our waiter also provided 2 different types of soy sauces and explained the difference to us. All 9 pieces were great but the nigiri pieces that stood out to me were the uni and the snow crab ones. Those just melt in your mouth and it was soooooo buttery and smooth. Another honourable mention is the sauce on the ocean trout nigiri which made it so damn good. There was a nigiri with a truffle sauce which was bomb af but I forgot which piece it was. Those were without a doubt phenomenal. We also ordered the Miku Roll ($22) which was very yummy and is a must order here! However it's very similar to the JaBistroll at JaBistro which tasted slightly better but it was so alike it didn't matter. For drinks, we ordered the Ichigo Smash ($17) and Shisho Mojito ($16) - they were both very refreshing! My birthday dessert was a matcha and azuki cake and it was so good. It came along with a scoop of rich matcha ice cream and you can never go wrong with that! Typing this review just makes me want to make a reservation asap. I also saw that Miku does Winterlicious so I can't wait for that!

I'd give Miku a 4.5 if I could. It was absolutely wonderful but I just can't bring myself to give it a 5 star because I'm comparing it to Yasu and JaBistro, assuming they're in the same class. Miku gives more of a restaurant vibe because <hl> it's so spacious and bright inside <hl> (great for a casual date night or with a group of friends), whereas I prefer that intimate environment found in a small Japanese restaurant with about 10-15 seats. It makes the experience more personal, which was what I was looking for that night because it was for my birthday. Their service is great, everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. I also loved the plating, it was very aesthetically pleasing - perfect for IG photos!! I would definitely come back here again, since it isn't going to rip apart my wallet as badly as the other omakase places haha. We ordered the Aburi Prime Set Menu ($98 per person). It started off with 4 dishes - 4 pieces of sashimi (sockeye salmon and hamachi), beef carpaccio, miso baked sablefish (which is just black cod), and some sort of chicken liver thing??? Our waiter also provided 2 different types of soy sauces and explained the difference to us. All 9 pieces were great but the nigiri pieces that stood out to me were the uni and the snow crab ones. Those just melt in your mouth and it was soooooo buttery and smooth. Another honourable mention is the sauce on the ocean trout nigiri which made it so damn good. There was a nigiri with a truffle sauce which was bomb af but I forgot which piece it was. Those were without a doubt phenomenal. We also ordered the Miku Roll ($22) which was very yummy and is a must order here! However it's very similar to the JaBistroll at JaBistro which tasted slightly better but it was so alike it didn't matter. For drinks, we ordered the Ichigo Smash ($17) and Shisho Mojito ($16) - they were both very refreshing! My birthday dessert was a matcha and azuki cake and it was so good. It came along with a scoop of rich matcha ice cream and you can never go wrong with that! Typing this review just makes me want to make a reservation asap. I also saw that Miku does Winterlicious so I can't wait for that!


Question: What is the best known dish?

If the restaurant was more spacious and less noisy, I would give this place 5 stars. First of all, if you are expecting a restaurant that is going to bring you giant, over-sized platters of food with sides like fries and cesar salads, go to Montana's and save your money. Lee is not that type of place. This is gastronomy at its finest, and Susur Lee is an internationally known chef that we are fortunate enough to have in Toronto. People who whine about small portions and price and claim the food sucks are absolutely clueless and clearly not familiar with what upscale restaurants like Lee has to offer. Like most I had the Singapore Slaw, which is beyond delicious. I dream about that salad and it has been a while since I have been to Lee. Spectacular. Incredible. Worth every penny. Drinks are incredible so splurge and order a cocktail because it will be unlike anything you have ever tasted before. This place is not a fast food restaurant, your drinks will take some time, maybe longer than your food so relax and get patient. We ordered 6 dishes for 4 people and then dessert, which was enough food for everyone. If you have a food allergy be sure to tell them and they will protect you. I am allergic to shellfish which is very unfortunate in a restaurant like this, but they ensured my food was safe and offered alternative suggestions. If you want to have an excellent dining experience, including tax and tip I would budget about $100 per person. If you like more than 1 cocktail or want to do the suggested wine pairings with each course then you will need a lot more money. It is worth the money if you can afford it. This is not a restaurant you will go to all the time, it is a special occasion and a place you could go once a year and splurge. Everyone should experience the genius of Susur Lee at least once in their life! This is NOT a child friendly restaurant AT ALL. Get a babysitter and leave the kids at home.

Answer: sized platters of food with sides like fries and cesar salads

If the restaurant was more spacious and less noisy, I would give this place 5 stars. <hl> First of all, if you are expecting a restaurant that is going to bring you giant, over- sized platters of food with sides like fries and cesar salads , go to Montana's and save your money. <hl> Lee is not that type of place. This is gastronomy at its finest, and Susur Lee is an internationally known chef that we are fortunate enough to have in Toronto. People who whine about small portions and price and claim the food sucks are absolutely clueless and clearly not familiar with what upscale restaurants like Lee has to offer. Like most I had the Singapore Slaw, which is beyond delicious. I dream about that salad and it has been a while since I have been to Lee. Spectacular. Incredible. Worth every penny. Drinks are incredible so splurge and order a cocktail because it will be unlike anything you have ever tasted before. This place is not a fast food restaurant, your drinks will take some time, maybe longer than your food so relax and get patient. We ordered 6 dishes for 4 people and then dessert, which was enough food for everyone. If you have a food allergy be sure to tell them and they will protect you. I am allergic to shellfish which is very unfortunate in a restaurant like this, but they ensured my food was safe and offered alternative suggestions. If you want to have an excellent dining experience, including tax and tip I would budget about $100 per person. If you like more than 1 cocktail or want to do the suggested wine pairings with each course then you will need a lot more money. It is worth the money if you can afford it. This is not a restaurant you will go to all the time, it is a special occasion and a place you could go once a year and splurge. Everyone should experience the genius of Susur Lee at least once in their life! This is NOT a child friendly restaurant AT ALL. Get a babysitter and leave the kids at home.

If the restaurant was more spacious and less noisy, I would give this place 5 stars. First of all, if you are expecting a restaurant that is going to bring you giant, over-<hl> sized platters of food with sides like fries and cesar salads <hl>, go to Montana's and save your money. Lee is not that type of place. This is gastronomy at its finest, and Susur Lee is an internationally known chef that we are fortunate enough to have in Toronto. People who whine about small portions and price and claim the food sucks are absolutely clueless and clearly not familiar with what upscale restaurants like Lee has to offer. Like most I had the Singapore Slaw, which is beyond delicious. I dream about that salad and it has been a while since I have been to Lee. Spectacular. Incredible. Worth every penny. Drinks are incredible so splurge and order a cocktail because it will be unlike anything you have ever tasted before. This place is not a fast food restaurant, your drinks will take some time, maybe longer than your food so relax and get patient. We ordered 6 dishes for 4 people and then dessert, which was enough food for everyone. If you have a food allergy be sure to tell them and they will protect you. I am allergic to shellfish which is very unfortunate in a restaurant like this, but they ensured my food was safe and offered alternative suggestions. If you want to have an excellent dining experience, including tax and tip I would budget about $100 per person. If you like more than 1 cocktail or want to do the suggested wine pairings with each course then you will need a lot more money. It is worth the money if you can afford it. This is not a restaurant you will go to all the time, it is a special occasion and a place you could go once a year and splurge. Everyone should experience the genius of Susur Lee at least once in their life! This is NOT a child friendly restaurant AT ALL. Get a babysitter and leave the kids at home.

First of all, if you are expecting a restaurant that is going to bring you giant, over- <hl> sized platters of food with sides like fries and cesar salads <hl> , go to Montana's and save your money.


Question: Does this restaurant have any good price on foods and beverages?

I think Khao San Road may be a victim of it's own success. We came here specifically because it was rated so well on yelp and were disappointed mostly because it didn't live up to the hype.We went on a Monday night and still had to wait 35 minutes for a table. The server/service was inattentive. Since I wasn't sure how spicy to get my food, our waitress offered to bring extra chiles with my dish. These didn't come with my dish and I was unsuccessful in flagging down any staff member for several minutes.I thought the food was good but it wasn't the best Thai food I've ever had. I thought the quality of the ingredients was quite high compared to most other Thai restaurants in Toronto.I wouldn't suggest going here. The service was lacklustre and the food wasn't worth the long wait.

Answer: I wouldn't suggest going here

I wouldn't suggest going here .

I think Khao San Road may be a victim of it's own success. We came here specifically because it was rated so well on yelp and were disappointed mostly because it didn't live up to the hype. We went on a Monday night and still had to wait 35 minutes for a table. The server/service was inattentive. Since I wasn't sure how spicy to get my food, our waitress offered to bring extra chiles with my dish. These didn't come with my dish and I was unsuccessful in flagging down any staff member for several minutes. I thought the food was good but it wasn't the best Thai food I've ever had. I thought the quality of the ingredients was quite high compared to most other Thai restaurants in Toronto. <hl> I wouldn't suggest going here . <hl> The service was lacklustre and the food wasn't worth the long wait.

I think Khao San Road may be a victim of it's own success. We came here specifically because it was rated so well on yelp and were disappointed mostly because it didn't live up to the hype.We went on a Monday night and still had to wait 35 minutes for a table. The server/service was inattentive. Since I wasn't sure how spicy to get my food, our waitress offered to bring extra chiles with my dish. These didn't come with my dish and I was unsuccessful in flagging down any staff member for several minutes.I thought the food was good but it wasn't the best Thai food I've ever had. I thought the quality of the ingredients was quite high compared to most other Thai restaurants in Toronto.<hl> I wouldn't suggest going here <hl>. The service was lacklustre and the food wasn't worth the long wait.

<hl> I wouldn't suggest going here <hl> .


Question: What is hot sauce?

Unnnnnnbelievable.Been meaning to try Emma's out for a while, but it tends to be pretty busy. Today we put our names down and waiting for about 20 minutes (they said it would be 20-25 ish). We started off with an order of the beignets. They were ridiculous. I don't think I've ever had beignets before; I've only really heard of them being famous in New Orleans. Anyways, basically fried donuts with powdered sugar and a bit of dulche de leche. I had the savoury French toast with two eggs, this avocado sauce drizzle, and a side of bacon. I'd been fiending for bacon and it was exactly what I needed. The French toast was good though I wouldn't necessarily get it again. Although if we hadn't had beignets I probably would have enjoyed it more. My friend had the pancakes. I tried them and they were amazing too. Very chocolatey but delicious. Big serving too; you'd be hard pressed to finish them. Staff was great too and service was speedy. Awesome place. Will be back

Answer: Staff was great too and service was speedy

Unnnnnnbelievable. Been meaning to try Emma's out for a while, but it tends to be pretty busy. Today we put our names down and waiting for about 20 minutes (they said it would be 20-25 ish). We started off with an order of the beignets. They were ridiculous. I don't think I've ever had beignets before; I've only really heard of them being famous in New Orleans. Anyways, basically fried donuts with powdered sugar and a bit of dulche de leche. I had the savoury French toast with two eggs, this avocado sauce drizzle, and a side of bacon. I'd been fiending for bacon and it was exactly what I needed. The French toast was good though I wouldn't necessarily get it again. Although if we hadn't had beignets I probably would have enjoyed it more. My friend had the pancakes. I tried them and they were amazing too. Very chocolatey but delicious. Big serving too; you'd be hard pressed to finish them. <hl> Staff was great too and service was speedy . <hl> Awesome place. Will be back

Unnnnnnbelievable.Been meaning to try Emma's out for a while, but it tends to be pretty busy. Today we put our names down and waiting for about 20 minutes (they said it would be 20-25 ish). We started off with an order of the beignets. They were ridiculous. I don't think I've ever had beignets before; I've only really heard of them being famous in New Orleans. Anyways, basically fried donuts with powdered sugar and a bit of dulche de leche. I had the savoury French toast with two eggs, this avocado sauce drizzle, and a side of bacon. I'd been fiending for bacon and it was exactly what I needed. The French toast was good though I wouldn't necessarily get it again. Although if we hadn't had beignets I probably would have enjoyed it more. My friend had the pancakes. I tried them and they were amazing too. Very chocolatey but delicious. Big serving too; you'd be hard pressed to finish them. <hl> Staff was great too and service was speedy <hl>. Awesome place. Will be back

<hl> Staff was great too and service was speedy <hl> .


Question: Is it a good seat?

This small and friendly Kensington taqueria offers a sea food heavy menu. This was without a doubt the best taco I had this side of the 49th. The tacos are big and tasty. The juices are delicious and reasonably priced. There is very little seating but the flavor justifies this slight inconvenience. I will certainly be back.

Answer: very little seating

This small and friendly Kensington taqueria offers a sea food heavy menu. This was without a doubt the best taco I had this side of the 49th. The tacos are big and tasty. The juices are delicious and reasonably priced. <hl> There is very little seating but the flavor justifies this slight inconvenience. <hl> I will certainly be back.

This small and friendly Kensington taqueria offers a sea food heavy menu. This was without a doubt the best taco I had this side of the 49th. The tacos are big and tasty. The juices are delicious and reasonably priced. There is <hl> very little seating <hl> but the flavor justifies this slight inconvenience. I will certainly be back.


Question: Do you have a good working atmosphere?

Great, Thai food at a reasonable price. Ambiance is fun and exciting but not too loud. Probably not the best for large groups because it can be crowded.

Answer: Ambiance is fun

Great, Thai food at a reasonable price. <hl> Ambiance is fun and exciting but not too loud. <hl> Probably not the best for large groups because it can be crowded.

Great, Thai food at a reasonable price. <hl> Ambiance is fun <hl> and exciting but not too loud. Probably not the best for large groups because it can be crowded.


Question: How do you like the kick?

First, the really good things: cozy, clean, cool looking interior. Service was very good.  Cocktails were delicious. The food was terribly underwhelming. We had the nacho chips with all three dips. For tacos we had the fried cod, carne asada, fried chicken and the fried cojita cheese. Everything was just...ok. There wasn't one thing I ate that made me want more. I found the food to be unbalanced (too much acid) and just lacking flavour, which is crazy when you consider the ingredients. I wouldn't go back, there are much better tacos elsewhere.

Answer: The food was terribly underwhelming. We had the nacho chips with all three dips. For tacos we had the fried cod, carne asada, fried chicken and the fried cojita cheese. Everything was just...ok. There wasn't one thing I ate that made me want more. I found the food to be unbalanced (too much acid) and just lacking flavour, which is crazy when you consider the ingredients. I wouldn't go back, there are much better tacos elsewhere.

First, the really good things: cozy, clean, cool looking interior. Service was very good. Cocktails were delicious. <hl> The food was terribly underwhelming. We had the nacho chips with all three dips. For tacos we had the fried cod, carne asada, fried chicken and the fried cojita cheese. Everything was just...ok. There wasn't one thing I ate that made me want more. I found the food to be unbalanced (too much acid) and just lacking flavour, which is crazy when you consider the ingredients. I wouldn't go back, there are much better tacos elsewhere. <hl>


Question: How is the curry?

One of my favourite places to eat downtown... Or maybe even one of my favourite places to eat in all of the GTA.I get the Islamic noodles everytime!! I tried maybe two other dishes but I can't imagine anything else beating this one, it's just so good!!!The soft rice noodles arent sticky. The portions are huge and the price is great. The curry is so rich, fragrant, and flavourful. I love the balance of fresh veggies too. The meat is even in good portion too. I like the shrimps. They're quite large and generous in number too. I think these noodles are something everyone in Toronto should try at least once. Great comfort food. Great for takeout if you don't like sitting on a stool or sitting in loud restaurants.

Answer: The curry is so rich, fragrant, and flavourful

One of my favourite places to eat downtown... Or maybe even one of my favourite places to eat in all of the GTA.I get the Islamic noodles everytime!! I tried maybe two other dishes but I can't imagine anything else beating this one, it's just so good!!!The soft rice noodles arent sticky. The portions are huge and the price is great. <hl> The curry is so rich, fragrant, and flavourful . <hl> I love the balance of fresh veggies too. The meat is even in good portion too. I like the shrimps. They're quite large and generous in number too. I think these noodles are something everyone in Toronto should try at least once. Great comfort food. Great for takeout if you don't like sitting on a stool or sitting in loud restaurants.

One of my favourite places to eat downtown... Or maybe even one of my favourite places to eat in all of the GTA.I get the Islamic noodles everytime!! I tried maybe two other dishes but I can't imagine anything else beating this one, it's just so good!!!The soft rice noodles arent sticky. The portions are huge and the price is great. <hl> The curry is so rich, fragrant, and flavourful <hl>. I love the balance of fresh veggies too. The meat is even in good portion too. I like the shrimps. They're quite large and generous in number too. I think these noodles are something everyone in Toronto should try at least once. Great comfort food. Great for takeout if you don't like sitting on a stool or sitting in loud restaurants.

<hl> The curry is so rich, fragrant, and flavourful <hl> .


Question: Is the taste of the food in the restaurant tasteful?

I can't imagine fusion viet subs being any better than this! Having grown up on viet subs, I wanted to try their taco instead. As I  was waiting for my order, there were trains of subs passing by on fresh, crispy baguettes with the perfect amount of inside to crust ratio. My heart sank at my own disloyalty...until the taco comes, and omg it's not a soft flour taco, rather a flaky pancake! Sweet, crisp at the bite with a chew finish - perfect for the savoury meats. Duck confit, grilled pork, kalbi beef, five spice pork belly, are all phenomnomnominal. Biggest dilemma now is wanting to re-eat what I loved or trying the rest of the menu.

Answer: eat what I loved or trying the rest of the menu

I can't imagine fusion viet subs being any better than this! Having grown up on viet subs, I wanted to try their taco instead. As I was waiting for my order, there were trains of subs passing by on fresh, crispy baguettes with the perfect amount of inside to crust ratio. My heart sank at my own disloyalty...until the taco comes, and omg it's not a soft flour taco, rather a flaky pancake! Sweet, crisp at the bite with a chew finish - perfect for the savoury meats. Duck confit, grilled pork, kalbi beef, five spice pork belly, are all phenomnomnominal. <hl> Biggest dilemma now is wanting to re- eat what I loved or trying the rest of the menu . <hl>

I can't imagine fusion viet subs being any better than this! Having grown up on viet subs, I wanted to try their taco instead. As I was waiting for my order, there were trains of subs passing by on fresh, crispy baguettes with the perfect amount of inside to crust ratio. My heart sank at my own disloyalty...until the taco comes, and omg it's not a soft flour taco, rather a flaky pancake! Sweet, crisp at the bite with a chew finish - perfect for the savoury meats. Duck confit, grilled pork, kalbi beef, five spice pork belly, are all phenomnomnominal. Biggest dilemma now is wanting to re-<hl> eat what I loved or trying the rest of the menu <hl>.

Biggest dilemma now is wanting to re- <hl> eat what I loved or trying the rest of the menu <hl> .


Question: Is it a good menu?

I have mixed feelings about this type of massive 500+ capacity restaurant. On one hand, I think the recent proliferation of mega bars (Real Sports, etc.) within walking distance of the Rogers Centre, the ACC, the financial district and the waterfront is a positive for the city, both in terms of tourism and serving the exploding condo neighbourhoods. On the other hand, these massive restaurants often fail in their execution.The BrewHouse certainly gets some things right. The outdoor seating is great, even if most of the tables don't really have any water views to speak of. It's a great summer vibe out there nonetheless. Also, the service was better than I would expect for such a big place.As you might expect, the beer is the real star here. In addition to the mass produced Amsterdam beers that have been available for some time, there are many craft and seasonal beers. It was my first visit, and it was for dinner before a Jays game, so I didn't order anything too adventurous. The Boneshaker is quite good if you're looking for something hoppy. For something lighter and fruitier, the Market Pale Ale is nice.  In terms of food, I had the smoke house burger, which was decent, but the kettle chips that came with it were soggy and almost inedible. We later saw that they had a huge line of kettle chips ready to go out with each order. This type of production-line food preparation, while possibly necessary to serve 500-800ish people, really diminishes quality. In terms of cost, the food isn't outrageously expensive given the location, but don't expect anything amazing.Many have complained about epic lines and wait times, but I'd imagine this will be less of an issue over time. We went on a Friday just before 5PM and got a table for four outside without any wait. We left around 7PM and there were still plenty of inside tables left. I would imagine in the winter months that they plan on attracting more of the local condo residents and those going to events at the ACC to fill the inside, since it's a big space to fill. All in all, this is a welcome addition to the waterfront and a great place to pre-game before a Jays game if you get there early enough.

Answer: decent

I have mixed feelings about this type of massive 500+ capacity restaurant. On one hand, I think the recent proliferation of mega bars (Real Sports, etc.) within walking distance of the Rogers Centre, the ACC, the financial district and the waterfront is a positive for the city, both in terms of tourism and serving the exploding condo neighbourhoods. On the other hand, these massive restaurants often fail in their execution. The BrewHouse certainly gets some things right. The outdoor seating is great, even if most of the tables don't really have any water views to speak of. It's a great summer vibe out there nonetheless. Also, the service was better than I would expect for such a big place. As you might expect, the beer is the real star here. In addition to the mass produced Amsterdam beers that have been available for some time, there are many craft and seasonal beers. It was my first visit, and it was for dinner before a Jays game, so I didn't order anything too adventurous. The Boneshaker is quite good if you're looking for something hoppy. For something lighter and fruitier, the Market Pale Ale is nice. <hl> In terms of food, I had the smoke house burger, which was decent , but the kettle chips that came with it were soggy and almost inedible. <hl> We later saw that they had a huge line of kettle chips ready to go out with each order. This type of production-line food preparation, while possibly necessary to serve 500-800ish people, really diminishes quality. In terms of cost, the food isn't outrageously expensive given the location, but don't expect anything amazing. Many have complained about epic lines and wait times, but I'd imagine this will be less of an issue over time. We went on a Friday just before 5PM and got a table for four outside without any wait. We left around 7PM and there were still plenty of inside tables left. I would imagine in the winter months that they plan on attracting more of the local condo residents and those going to events at the ACC to fill the inside, since it's a big space to fill. All in all, this is a welcome addition to the waterfront and a great place to pre-game before a Jays game if you get there early enough.

I have mixed feelings about this type of massive 500+ capacity restaurant. On one hand, I think the recent proliferation of mega bars (Real Sports, etc.) within walking distance of the Rogers Centre, the ACC, the financial district and the waterfront is a positive for the city, both in terms of tourism and serving the exploding condo neighbourhoods. On the other hand, these massive restaurants often fail in their execution.The BrewHouse certainly gets some things right. The outdoor seating is great, even if most of the tables don't really have any water views to speak of. It's a great summer vibe out there nonetheless. Also, the service was better than I would expect for such a big place.As you might expect, the beer is the real star here. In addition to the mass produced Amsterdam beers that have been available for some time, there are many craft and seasonal beers. It was my first visit, and it was for dinner before a Jays game, so I didn't order anything too adventurous. The Boneshaker is quite good if you're looking for something hoppy. For something lighter and fruitier, the Market Pale Ale is nice. In terms of food, I had the smoke house burger, which was <hl> decent <hl>, but the kettle chips that came with it were soggy and almost inedible. We later saw that they had a huge line of kettle chips ready to go out with each order. This type of production-line food preparation, while possibly necessary to serve 500-800ish people, really diminishes quality. In terms of cost, the food isn't outrageously expensive given the location, but don't expect anything amazing.Many have complained about epic lines and wait times, but I'd imagine this will be less of an issue over time. We went on a Friday just before 5PM and got a table for four outside without any wait. We left around 7PM and there were still plenty of inside tables left. I would imagine in the winter months that they plan on attracting more of the local condo residents and those going to events at the ACC to fill the inside, since it's a big space to fill. All in all, this is a welcome addition to the waterfront and a great place to pre-game before a Jays game if you get there early enough.

In terms of food, I had the smoke house burger, which was <hl> decent <hl> , but the kettle chips that came with it were soggy and almost inedible.