Went in for dinner, pretty quiet on a weekend for dine in. Plenty of seating. The QR code menu…read moreshows all the pictures and you order at the front. Quick service. Huge fan of their garlic fried rice dish and chicken adobo (which also comes with a side of garlic fried rice!) Wanted to try the halo halo but it wasn't available, maybe next time!

This is a real hidden gem in Waterloo. Altho I think a lot of people know about this spot as we got…read morethere. Lots of customers in tables of 4 kept coming in. It's a very small spot!! They were busy!! Be warned this place is not a QUICK in and out lunch as r the dishes are made fresh to order. There is no food sitting around waiting to be served especially the crispy pork (lechon). We come here when bringing my daughter to and from school. It's always fresh and well made food. Gotta check them out if you're ever in the Waterloo area. Real authentic Filipino food

This is my favourite restaurant. It is a very small venue and we are often the only non-Latinos in…read morethere. To me, that speaks to authenticity. The service is personal and friendly. The restaurant is very clean. The pupusas! So good! The Tres Leche cake is amazing. Pupusa are among my favourite foods so that is what I always get, but any friends we introduce to Pupuseria Latinos have loved every selection.

As Guatemalans, we feel a special connection to our neighboring countries, and that includes a love…read morefor Pupusas! We recently discovered this little gem of a restaurant in Kitchener, and wow, we haven't had pupusas this good in years! They nailed both the size and flavor. Plus, the salsa and coleslaw brought back such great memories. Oh, and let's not forget the horchata--it was absolutely delicious! If you're looking to experience the true flavors of our culture, this place is a must-visit!

Korean BBQ restaurant is a family owned and ran eatery in the downtown area of Kitchener. This…read morequaint establishment is clean and friendly. When you walk in you're warmly greeted with a smile. The menu has great options while not being overwhelming. During a trip to Kitchener I frequented this restaurant 3 days in a row, while being remembered by the owners each time, because of how amazing the food was. I tried multiple dishes each day and was truly blown away but my favorite was the soondubu/tofu stew. The jjajangmyun, jjamppong, shrimp fried rice, and tteobokki are all fantastic and I highly recommend. A friend had the pork belly and she said it was amazing. I will have to find an excuse one day to visit Kitchener again because of this spot. Wishing the best to the owners and their family. This place is truly a GEM.

Homey food! Tried their Cold Noodle Soup and Bibimbap. The bibimbap hit the spot with all the fresh…read moreingredients, super yolky egg, and sizzling crunchy rice at the bottom of the bowl. The cold noodle was a super interesting try and refreshing dish for a hot summer day

Overall good place. Good fresh sushi. Lots of options. There…read moreis a time limit on how long you can eat from.

Quality of food is not up to par with the price. The AYCE lunch has a large variety of options but…read moreevery item looks quite sad. The beef and tom yum soup were far too salty, sushi had no flavour in the rice, and noodles quite mushy. Waiter also took away a dish before we were finished with it.

I chose this restaurant baste on their ratings. From the…read moreexterior of the restaurant as well As the inside, I didn't expect that they would have had good food. When I ordered I didn't expect the large portion of food I got. I was very pleased with the taste as well the quantity. The women who took my order was very attentive and very nice! I'd definitely would go back in the future!

Good and quick for a quick business lunch. Chicken balls is a nice concept, but not the easiest to…read moreeat. Overall a pretty good choice and would visit again.

I love the variety of options near Waterloo University. They have authentic Kimbap and they also…read morehave egg sandwiches with different toppings. Customer service was great, even with a steady volume of customers, and the food was served fresh. I had the shrimp sandwich which was marinated perfectly. Note, there is only street parking available and limited seating. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.

We were in Waterloo for the day and looking for a spot to eat for lunch. We came across this Kimbap…read morestore with high reviews so we had to try! The shop inside is small but had some seating if you wanted to dine in. Staff were friendly and greeted us with a smile upon entering, very welcoming! You would order at the counter and I think you pick up your food as well, we didn't dine in so I'm not sure if they do table service. The Kimbap is made fresh to order so it took them 10-15 minutes to make our order. We had ordered 4 Kimbaps and a bulgogi cup bowl dish. The cup was a bit small for the price we paid ($17 before tax/tip) but the Kimbap turned out to be very large and filling ($13-$14 each before tax/tip for the tuna and bulgogi kimbaps). Although the Kimbap was large and colourful with a lot of nice ingredients, we found a few pieces kept breaking when we were trying to pick it up to eat. It didn't hold together as nice so it made the experience a little messy with the ingredients dropping out. For the price and the Kimbap not holding together well, I'm not sure if I would come back as often. I rather get it at H-Mart for cheaper or make it myself at home. The prices are before tax and tip so it can get expensive for only 10 large pieces of Kimbap. It's worth giving the spot a try though! The Kimbap did taste pretty good and staff are friendly. They do have other items as well such as the egg sando etc.

Tried 1001 Nights Shawarma in Kitchener for the first time and I'm glad I did. The place has a…read morelively Mediterranean-style ambiance that's casual but inviting, perfect for a quick meal or a relaxed bite with friends. I went for their Shawarma Supreme with rice. It came with grilled chicken, veggies, hummus, tahini, BBQ sauce, and pomegranate molasses. The flavors worked really well together, the chicken was moist and juicy, the sauces added layers of richness, and the veggies kept it fresh. Portion sizes are big enough to leave you full, with the small priced at $9.49 and the large at $15.29, which makes it a good deal. The staff was efficient and friendly, and my order was ready without much wait. It's always nice when service matches the food, and here both delivered. For anyone who enjoys hearty Shawarma plates with bold flavors, this is worth the visit. I'll be back to explore more of their menu.

I was excited to try this place. I was actually hungry. They have high star reviews and beautiful…read moreseating on the left side of the diner. The right side is normal seating. However, there was much left to be desired and I'm saying this even though I was hungry. It is a watered down inauthentic wrap if I ever ate one. Watered down, meaning it literally tastes like water. If you like lettuce, this is the place to go. You can also taste the cucumber water. The chicken was dry, not plentiful and I did not see the chicken cooking outside, so not sure how they make it. There's no hummus or garlic flavour. If you like salad inside a wrap, with water taste, this is it. It wasn't as savoury as I would have wanted it to be. Plenty of parking and has a washroom, which is good. Food though has much left to be desired

Great food and good prices. Service also very good…read more I particularly like the variety of side dishes I could get - from fried eggs to just additional meats.

Too crowded and squeezy space. Food just the same as other Pho. Was said VIP card will be given…read moreon that day of promotion but then said sold out. If I knew no more VIP card before I go, I don't have to go there for pho.

The waffles and gravy are to die for...the service is great .... fried chicken with THE GRAVY…read more unbelievably good. IM A LONG TIME FOODY.

Love the food and the daily specials they have!! We stopped by on a Saturday night which was their…read morechef's special. And that night we had a deliciously charred but soft octopus dish. Along with that we enjoyed the fried Brussel sprouts appetizer and some sort of mini sliders dish. Would definitely come back for another one of their daily specials and trying some of their cocktails!

Had a celebration at The Lancaster Smokehouse in Kitchener, and our entire party was pleasantly…read moresurprised. The atmosphere was super casual, and the service was very friendly and efficient. Really enjoyed the brisket and ribs -- perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Overall, a fun spot and definitely worth a return visit. Saluti

Lancaster Smokehouse is a local favorite, we typically do pickups as they are really busy. But this…read moretime we ate in. The parking lots is usually full, but there is free street parking across the road. Just drive around and see where everyone is parking. The smokehouse has large seating on the ground floor and event space on the upper. There are lots of tables and booths to seat any party size, they also take reservations. We went with 6 people and all around us were groups. The main area seems to be able to sit 50+ at least. Service staff are great, they refill and provide all the containers you'll need to get going. We ordered the Family Deal and couldn't finish. Most people have take out bags when they leave. It's that type of place. - we got the 1 lb pulled pork, 6 smoked chicken wings, beef brisket, and full rack of ribs - mac & cheese, red beans & rice, dilly coleslaw - sweet potato fries, and tater tots It took about 30+ mins for the food to come out since they needed to put everything together. We finished maybe 40% of it. The rest were another two meals at home. Over the years, the price has gone up considerably, but the quality and quantity is still a great value. Definitely bring a group and any visitors from out of town. From previous visits their pig tails, sausage are also great. My favorite is the ribs, mac & cheese, red beans & rice, and the tater tots though. Definitely will need to try their fried chicken and Back of House pizza (attached outside for takeout only) next time.