At Jumbo Lobster : Order 3 lobster for whole group ~ never try before ~ Yummy ~ Happy CNY to…read moreeveryone We luckily got the big room because the timing is excellent that we go to eat at 14:00pm

Stopped by Jumbo Lobster recently and it was just okay. The seafood was fresh, especially the…read morelobster, but the flavors felt a bit inconsistent across dishes. Service was average--nothing particularly attentive, and it did feel a bit rushed at times. Overall, decent if you're craving seafood, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for.

It's been a long time since I went here again, and the first time after they renovated the…read morebar/restaurant. I arrived on a cold morning. Despite seated near the door, it was well insulated and I never felt cold. The seating is still bar-like, with metal chairs over something more comfortable. The menu offers both HK-style cafe dishes and western seafood-oriented dishes. Staff appears to understand limited Chinese, and they double checked what our group ordered for drinks. I decided to go for the baked seafood spaghetti with cold Dutch tea (both hot and cold drinks are at the same price!). The presentation was a bit messy but flavourful. I wish the staff gave extra plate for me to place the empty oyster and clam shell rather than pushing them to the edge of my plate. The staff never gave us any water until we asked. The good thing is, they never rushed us to pay and our group chatted for a long time. Price wise, it was excellent. Service wise, could be improved.

Hmmm where do I start?…read more The waiter seemed great but clueless. He didn't really know how to take an alcoholic drink order. He didn't know the flavour differences in each of the sauces for the boil. Seems like you just have to know what you want and order it. They seemed short staffed there. Getting anyone's attention was difficult. We got a pound of the shrimp and a pound of clams. Nothing to rave about. Not amazing but not horrible. The sauce seemed one dimensional and flat. For this type of meal, I want a flavour explosion but Good Catch fell short. Not sure if this is the place I'd hit again if I wanted a mean seafood boil.

Came here first time tonight and wasn't disappointed. Food, service and decor was all amazing for…read morethe price. Dinner for 4 with soft drinks including everything just a little over 200$. But we had soups and tons of seafood including two lobster tails. We got the dinner for 4 thing. And I think the leftovers are enough for two more dinners. Our server, I think Anita, was amazing at her job as well. Will come back again after I finally finish the leftovers and give it some breathing room.

Great seafood place with reasonable prices. My wife and I have been wanting to try a seafood boil…read moreplace and this was a solid choice. We shared the crack and peel bowl with an added lobster tail and spicy sausage. Friendly servers and the wait for food wasn't too bad. I wished that they had some alcoholic beverages but their lemonades were pretty good. For dessert, we shared a lava cake. I've had better but it served its purpose.

First time visiting Fishman Lobster Clubhouse since they moved to this new location. Parking is…read moreplentiful at the back of the restaurant (which is also where the front entrance is!) It is absolutely huge and spacious inside! I loved that they filter real tea leaves and then kept the tea hot on a candle burner. The service was friendly, though at times, staff may be hard to flag down because it is so busy! Food was phenomenonal. Lots of set menus to choose from, good for all groups and size. You have to get the dry aged steak; it was cooked to perfection! For lobster, we went for the classic ginger & green onions flavour, and also the salted egg flavour; both were delicious! It came with a light dessert at the end: a black sedame and white coconut jelly :) Yum!

I forgot how good the food was here…read more We redeemed our coupon for free steak. I didn't even know they served steak. Service was excellent as it should be for the price you're paying. I enjoyed seeing our fresh tea leaves of two different types. Ambiance is lively

We went on the waitlist around 8:20 PM and didn't get seated until close to 10 PM, but it was…read moreunderstandable since it was a very busy Friday night. The restaurant is a decent size with a cozy and relaxing ambiance. We ordered some of the most popular dishes, and everything that came out was absolutely delicious. Every dish had its own unique flavour and taste. There was a small mix-up with our order when one of the staff accidentally brought us tofu shrimp instead of the fried rice we ordered. Amy, one of the servers/managers, handled the situation so professionally. Even though it was already last call and the kitchen was closing, she was able to have the correct dish remade for us. She sincerely apologized for the mistake and even gave us a complimentary plum drink along with some butter cranberry cookies. Amy provided exceptional customer service and was absolutely awesome throughout the experience. Despite the long wait, the food and service made it worth it. I would definitely recommend this place and will for sure be coming back!

I'm A Little Hot Crab earns its queue. The Singapore chilli crab arrives swimming in a vivid,…read moreglossy sauce -- boldly spiced, subtly sweet, with just enough heat to keep you reaching back in. The crab itself is meaty and fresh, and the bread for dipping makes the sauce the meal's most dangerous feature. Gloves provided; dignity optional. The room is casual, the service attentive and good-humoured. They get busy, so come early or on a weekday. By all accounts from fellow diners, the black pepper and salted egg yolk preparations are equally worth the trip back. I'll be taking their word for it -- soon.

My wife and I went to Smash Kitchen and Bar, and we had a generally good experience…read more The staff are friendly, the wait time for food was 13 minutes (yep, I time it), the food tasted great (we split the truffle mushroom baked eggs for the main, and Cathy's chocolate banana bread for dessert). Overall, a very pleasant experience. They only lost a point because there was an egg shell in our meal.

Smashing good brunch?…read more Smash Kitchen has been on our list to visit for a while till we finally had the opportunity. For more than a dozen years, this Markham spot has been known for good flavors and portions. The weekend brunch menu from 10am - 2:45pm had an assortment of creative dishes. We opted for their LA mac & cheese ($25) with a saucy cheese blend textured by herb crumbles. The soft shell crab benedict ($24) looked irresistible with two nicely poached eggs beside crab drizzled with maple buffalo hot sauce. While it came with no sides, bites of the whole fried soft shell crab on brioche toast were scrumptious. The inside of this restaurant is cavernous, featuring even a private room and patio. It's much larger than the dated plaza entrance would indicate. Staff were generally active at the tables, even delivering colour sheets to young ones. Skip it or hit it? It was a long time coming but brunch here didn't disappoint. Hit it!

Very nice and elegant restaurant, attentive service and good dum sum…read more Hubby and I came in for dim sum one day during our visit and we were please with the food and services. We also enjoyed the ambience. We ordered the typical Shrimp Har Gow, Pork Siu Mai, Steamed Chicken Feet, Pan Fried Tulip Cake. Also tried the Deep Fried Chicken Puff (Ham Sui Gok), Steamed Rice Roll w/ Roasted Pork, and Seafood Dumpling in soup. Everything was flavorful. Special shout out on the Baby Octopus in Curry Sauce, it was so tendered and delicious!

I went to YU Seafood for dim sum and left genuinely impressed. Everything tasted fresh and made in…read morehouse. Each bite felt clean and balanced without feeling heavy. What stood out most was the service. The staff stayed attentive the entire time, yet we never felt rushed. We had space to sit, talk, and enjoy the steady rhythm of plates arriving. The presentation looked polished the moment each basket reached the table, and the calm modern space made the whole experience feel relaxed. Definitely an elevated dimsum outing! YU Seafood turned a simple dim sum outing into something refined and easy to enjoy. I would return for both the food and the exceptional service.

Saw quite a bit of ads from social media and decided to check this out. Totally disappointed with…read moreit... A run-down and overly-priced seafood market. Water tanks were not too appealing. Lobsters were mainly in coma. ;) The floor was wet and slippery as you walked in. With this pricing, you can easily find a lot of good choices in Scarborough better than this, even from other Asian markets that carry seafood these days. Not recommended.

Was looking for a lobster for Thanksgiving dinner…read more Once in the store, we were surrounded by all the different tanks full or live lobsters - I had no idea what I was supposed to do first. What size should I buy for two? What is the best one for simple steaming? Where is what I am looking for? What is the difference among these different tanks? A gentleman who was working here caught me and answered all these questions, and located a perfect size, super lively lobster suitable for steaming! He was knowledgeable about different cooking options, and as soon as he knows we are Japanese, he showed me different sashimi grade seafood and handling tips. We bought - A live lobster (1.5lb) about $30 - 6 sashimi grade shrimps $ less than 10 He was so kind to make sure all the shrimps are the same size. Sashimi was beautiful, fresh and naturally sweet, melt on the tongue. I deep-fried the shrimp head and tail as the gentleman suggested - crispy, thin! And lobster was full of meat, juicy and perfect size for two of us. Full! Yum!! Cant wait to go back again!!!!

The restaurant was quite busy when we arrived, but service was impressively quick and genuinely…read morefriendly, which immediately made the experience feel welcoming. The carpaccio was fine, pleasant but fairly straightforward, but everything else we ordered was excellent The octopus was tender, and hearty, paired nicely with potatoes, hummus, some greens, and capers. It was well-balanced and satisfying without feeling heavy. The steak came out a perfect medium-rare and juicy. The nut topping on the fish added a really nice crunch, contrasting beautifully with the soft, tender flesh of the fish. And then there was the duck: the clear standout of the night. It was beautifully cooked and seasoned. The fat kept it incredibly juicy without feeling greasy. The charred cabbage on the side added a subtle smokiness that tied everything together perfectly. Every bite honestly made me happier and happier. Getting to the restaurant was a little confusing at first, but once you're there, it's absolutely worth it. A really enjoyable meal overall, and especially memorable for that duck dish. Definitely a place I'd return to.

Visited this restaurant on mother's day for a lovely lunch :)…read more What we ordered: Zucchini chips: ($27) 8.5/10 I've never had zucchini chips before, they were perfectly fried, light, and went well with the tzatziki. I feel like there could've been more zucchini for the price point Peppercorn steak: ($78) 8.5/10 Very tender and well-cooked steak. I couldn't really taste much of a peppercorn flavor in the sauce though. I prefer my steak on the saltier side so I asked for some salt and they gave me a small bowl of flakey sea salt (my favourite!). Lobster roll ($48): 9/10 I've never had avocado in a lobster roll before, and the flavours & textures actually worked really well together! The lobster tasted fresh and sweet. The fries were crispy and plentiful. This spot is on the pricier side, but the quality of the food, service, and ambiance is reflected in the price.

I feel like Soy Marinated Crabs have really made their way to my feed lately. And luckily Anju is…read moreone of the few places currently doing it in the GTA! Though that isn't my favourite menu item, that would be the boiled pork belly with the most delicious savoury scallion salad accompanying it. I really like this place. It feels simple, the ambience is causal, the service is quick, and most importantly the food is really deliciously seasoned. The price is reasonable for a mid-range restaurant. Typing this made my mouth water again. Gonna need to make another trip soon.

My friends and I came on Sunday evening. My initial feeling about Anju was that it had bar-like…read morevibes, where it is louder than a typical sit down restaurant but everyone seemed to be having a good time with friends. It's well decorated and fun, but not super tacky/hipster-y or anything. For the food, my friends and I ordered 5 things and shared amongst the 3 of us. I didn't try the Fried Dumplings or Beef Bulgogi, but my friends seemed to enjoy them both! Beef Bone Kulgooksu (5/5) The broth was amazing and super comforting! The noodles were nice and chewy, and it felt like a pretty big portion and definitely worth a try. Soy Sauce Fried Chicken with Rice Cakes (4/5) There were really not that many rice cakes, but the chicken was excellent with a nice crispy outside that's not overly coated in batter. Boiled Pork Belly with Green Onion (4/5) The pork belly was pretty juicy and fell apart nicely, although the strips of meat were thinner so some pieces felt a bit more dry/overcooked than others. The green onion blends well flavour-wise and was not over-powering! Something to note is that this place is definitely understaffed, with only 2 people working the floor. My friends and I had waited a decent amount of time (~15-20min) despite there being empty tables as 4-5 groups of tables left after we arrived, and the tables had been cleared and wiped down and set. We had been at the top of the waitlist, and unfortunately we were heavily discounted that another group that arrived later than us had gotten seated before us and another couple who had already been waiting a while (maybe because they had a larger party?). At the end of the meal, we had to ask for the bill and takeout containers twice because they forgot the first time, and therefore spent 10-15 minutes waiting/trying to get a waiter's attention. Overall, I would say that it was not a terrible experience, but I don't know how I would feel coming back with a small group again