Big Trouble is a bar tucked away above Sichuan on Spadina. It pays homage to its neighborhood and the heritage of its owners with a creative menu. It is named after a movie in Little China. The environment does not shy away from the Chinese element with a modern North American twist. Happy hours are on Thursday from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM and food served until midnight weekdays and one on weekends. There is a cover starting at 10:00 PM for $5 entrance. The line starts to build up around 9:30 PM so make sure you get there early to get in! Coat check is $2. Don't come here for a full meal since the menu is catered to more bar style and small bites. The service is not top end service but it's fine. You don't come here for the food. You come here for the vibe and enjoy company with friends. It is the current hot spot. read more

Big Trouble - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was first reluctant to enter the restaurants with the big red lanterns; however , the food with exceptional delicious . Roasted Brussel-Sprouts with KimChi with a Sapporo , cold the way I like it. Employees are friendly and fast , the place is very clean and I would love to come again . read more

This place is great! We came here for drinks one night while walking in Chinatown and we came back the night after for some tapas. We ordered the bang bang shrimp, roasted kimchi brussel sprouts, and the pork and leak dumplings. The bang bang shrimp is super crunchy with a delicious sauce, brussel sprouts are stir fried with kimchi and are super addicting and the dumplings were perfectly pan fried and savoury. We also tried some cocktails; I thought the lychee mojito was too sweet, the gin lemonade was light and refreshing, and the melon mist was a surprise (initially it has a chocolatey taste then ends with melon flavour - really good). Definitely recommend this place! read more

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Big Trouble is one of those places you visit because of the photos you see online but then you end up being delighted by the food and cocktails. We got here right when the opened on a cold Saturday evening. We were the only ones in the place for most of our meal, which made the experience even better. Bright lights, cozy booths, perfect people-watching from the large windows facing the street below. Service is great and explained the menu to us. This is more of a small plates type of place. We decided to split the dumpling tower since 16 would give us the opportunity to try both the cheeseburger and pork flavors. While the burger flavor was good, the pork flavor knocked it out of the park. This dish was incredibly filling - I'm still unsure how we managed to finish all of it. For drinks I had the lychee mojito and my boyfriend had the melon cocktail. Both were STRONG but also super tasty. Definitely a dangerous combination. Prices are fair for what you get, which is also a pleasant surprise. Restrooms are clean and spacious. If you have trouble finding it on the street, just look up! read more

Will definitely be back! What a good find. Hidden on the second floor, with brilliant decor that makes you feel like you're on a movie set. Great menu with lots of variety! Recommended for dates and groups, too. Tip: Keep an eye out for the server who definitely gives off Richard Ayoade vibes. Seriously! read more

This is a review of their nightlife. Big Trouble is relatively new and is an exciting lively place for someone who likes to enjoy the Toronto nightlife. Big Trouble has a dominantly Asian crowd in their 20s. Drinks are delicious, music is loud and pumping, and the people are super friendly. I always have a fun time when I'm there. I believe their usually is a line to get in after 9 pm, but it's super worth it! read more

Very very fun Night for me, my Bf and bestfriend very Recommended, good bar service and good music

Went there on a weekday. We ordered popcorn chicken, fish sauce chicken wing, bang bang shrimp, and the curry beef pocket. Bang bang shrimp was great. no doubt about it. Then the popcorn chicken.... too much batter. Enough basil tho. Fish sauce chicken wings, i am not sure if i wanna eat that because it looked black in low lighting that they have. It didnt look appetizing at all. The curry beef pocket, it was good, reminds me of the ones i could get at nearby bakery store. Service was good, decor was nice. Not sure if i would come again. read more

Ellie made out night last night! Will definitely come more often. We went just for the bar experience had no idea it was a club after 10 PM.

Came here on a Saturday night and nabbed a table before it got busy. It is quite hidden amongst the Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. Definitely did not expect a place like this to be here. The place turned busy around 11 or so and the atmosphere was super lively. We got a bunch of drinks for $7 which was a pretty good deal. The food is typical bar food. The bang bang shrimp and the tiger beer popcorn chicken were the standouts while the dumplings were just for novelty and slightly overpriced. Overall a good night out with friends. read more

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Giving 3 stars because the bartender tipped herself an extra 15%. Other than that, this place is good vibes and a good time. The crowd is mostly young asian in their 20s to 30s and the space becomes a club at night. read more

Small entrance so you might miss it. The place is upstairs (go up the stairs to the second floor). This restaurant is popular because it turns into a club after. Majority are younger asian crowd (if you got asian fever) and its the party asian type. Tables can be booked 1 week in advance and are usually for large bday party groups. There is a bar (standing only) and side bar (6 seats) for bar seating. 3 booth are for first come first serve. I would say after 8, probably wont get a booth. Place gets alot of people around 10:00. By 11:00 your are going to line up. No cover and there is coat check. Food wise, everything is not that great. Not expensive though $6 per dish. I would say the best is the popcorn chicken. The drinks are cheap specially the mix drinks (recommend the lychee one). Beers are $6-$7 as well. read more

Only waited 1 hour and 30 min in line to only see 7 groups of people get ahead of us because they "knew someone" at the table inside. I guess if you have someone in there hours ahead, you can just add whoever you know to the table. If you're ever waiting in line past 8 pm just forget about it read more

I came to good trouble, looking for a chill night out with some friends. Brandon was our server and I'm so glad!! The vibe in big trouble is great, good vibes, good music, great service, and we loved the ambiance. Our server, Brandon made it even better. He was so attentive, funny and made sure we were taken care of. If you visit, make sure you ask for him!!! We will definitely be going back. read more

Had the best time here! Service was great and lots of dancing was had. Loved the vibe there.

I came here for happy hour one thursday, but was disheartened to find that it's been discontinued :( It's right up the (slippery) stairs in china town, and it's actually super cute and kitschy! I was super full from eating prior, so my friends just had drinks.The one we had, can't remember the name - but it was super fruity in a fun turpentiney way, which FYI is just how I like my drinks. Might come here again, but I'm trying to avoid placed that are dreadfully hipster. read more

Lively place, nice low light ambience.

Great vibes, good food and friendly service - what more do you need? Loved the cauliflower and dumplings. The food comes fast so no need to order it all at once. You're not going to want to leave anytime soon. read more

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Located in the heart of Chinatown, the low-key, but very popular bar, is up a fight of stairs. I love coming here for a chill and relaxing night out with friends. I visited recently on a Saturday and it was much more quite and casual where you can talk to the bartenders and hang out with your friends, maybe mingle with people. On Fridays it seems more like a social scene with a lot of people and loud music and the occasional dancers. The decor is an influence of Asian and underground bar style. The food here is really great and the drinks are not too expense, one of their specialty cocktail is from $7!! Pros: - Ambiance - Music - Food - Drink - Pricing - Decor Cons: - Friday nights, you might have to line up outside due to popularity and over capacity - Cover is $5 on Friday and coat check is $2 Would recommend ! read more

Come here on Thursdays because it's about to get LIT. Besides that, I love the cocktails and food here. Vibe is on point as well and kind of secretive, you'll easily miss the entrance. I had 3 drinks that night - the Lychee Mojito (2) and the Gin Lemonade. Hands down love the Lychee Mojito, it tastes like those Asian lychee jelly cups. For food, we just had the Bang Bang Shrimp and the Pidan Tofu. Delicious and super flavourful bites! Next time, I'm going to try the giant Baijiu. read more

I have been trying to come here for so long! Many failed attempts later, my friend and I made it on a Thursday evening. We came in at 6pm and it was pretty quiet. By the time we left around 8:30pm, the place was PACKED (no sitting room for many people). So my first tip to you: come earlier in the evening. We ordered the popcorn chicken, bang bang shrimp and wings. The have happy hour every Thursday on drinks- $4.50 for bar rail mixed drinks and shots and $5 for beer. The food was not bad, its a good idea to get a few things and share. I liked the shrimp the most- it was very flavourful and cooked well. The popcorn chicken was good too but nothing extraordinary (I would probably order again). The interior is a lot of fun, decorated in lanterns and candles. The music is BOMB so I would definitely return for that! I should mention that the staff (who served us) was very very friendly and helpful. She was patient with all the questions we had and was attentive. For 4 drinks (don't judge me) and sharing the 3 apps my bill was $28. That's a very good deal! I encourage anyone thinking of visiting to check it out. Its about a 10 min walk from St Patrick station. read more

Tiny little bar turned club after 10/11pm on top of Chinatown, it is quite the little space that gets pretty jammed packed but is quite fun. The crowd runs a little young, late teens, early 20s I would say. The Chinese lanterns and decoration in this bar ensure you never forget that you're in Chinatown and takes you away from the mundane downtown skyscrapers. Known for the infamous Baidu mixed bottled drink (52% alcohol) can be good but deadly. Don't let the fruit juices trick you into drinking many shots in a short amount of time, can expedite your night quickly. Advice: come early or reserve in advance to get a table otherwise good luck standing, and likely will have to wait in line to get in. read more

Came for Thursday night and it was really fun! The decor is great, you almost feel like you're in the movie Big Trouble ;). Crowd is young, predominately Asian, relaxed atmosphere with people just having fun. Music was great! Mostly rap and hip hop, not today's hits you hear at every other club. Drinks are unique, affordable, and really tasty!! Had an amazing time!l read more

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Always a fun time! I would recommend coming for the cheap food and great drinks! I've only been during the week when it's more of a sit down place. But I've heard if does turn into more or a bar on the weekends. read more

Very underwhelming. The place was pretty dead on a Wednesday night - maybe I chose the wrong day! The crispy shrimp was alright, better than the popcorn chicken. The drinks were nothing special either. read more

Truthfully, I was disappointed!!! For easy, Chinese food apps, this place falls short of most dimsum restaurants. None of us liked the cocktails and we ordered various ones on the menu. The service was good, and really the best thing about this place is the decor/ambience. Maybe the vibe is better for the night crowd when they are playing old school and hip hop, but as a place to eat and have a couple drinks, it fell short. read more

I found it really odd that there's no bouncer and they don't really check ID. We bought a couple bottles last night and felt it might actually be watered down - it went down way too smoothly. The booths are nice to look at, but we found it difficult to maneuver. Other than that, pretty good music and very lively. It got crowded. It was $6 for a Jamison on ice at the bar. read more

They have a good selection of fusion pub food. The guac with fried wonton wraps was surprisingly good. Prices are really reasonable too. Unfortunately I can't say the same for their beers on tap. Will be trying their Asian cocktails next time. The decor has a intentional kitsch feeling to it which I really like. read more

Rating - 2.5/5.0 Review mainly based on food. Popcorn Chicken (2.5/5.0) - Tender and moist but the outer layer is not that crisp. It had a steamy feel rather than a clean cut dry crispy fried outer texture. Flavour wise, it could have been a bit more seasoned. Curry Beef Patty (3.5/5.0) - Quite flavourful and decent for the price. It had a nice flakey pastry outer layer. Kimchi Brussel Sprouts (0.0/5.0) - By far the worst dish ever. It was soft and overcooked. Super salty. Service was friendly and the decor mimics the old Chinese architecture. Looks like it could be a good place to hang out for a late night drink with a energetic crowd. Not a repeat for me unfortunately. Better off heading over to Odd Seoul or Dai Lo in my opinion. read more

This is my favourite place for cocktails! They have a lot of unique Asian-inspired drinks and the best part is that the prices are reasonable ~$11-13 for cocktails. My favourites include: baijiu coke, lychee mojito, and gin lemonade. Love the oriental interior as well especially the lanterns! Be warned this place gets super busy on evenings and weekends, I was there on a Thursday night at 8pm and it was packed and loud - I had to shout for my friends to hear me even though we were at the same table. read more

Big Trouble - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Found this place accidentally as we were walking down Dundas and I saw the bright lanterns from the street. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and even though the tables were reserved for hours later we were able to sit at them. Originally we were just going to get drinks. We got the Mango yogurt Soju and it was so delicious. The music was great and the vibe/decor is awesome. Ended up getting a little hungry and we ordered the cheeseburger dumpling tower. Flavour was good and it was a little spicy, only complaint was the salsa they put on was really cold so it made the dumplings cold. We then got the gin lemonade and those were great! Our bill wasn't that pricey and we were there for more than 2 hours. My only complaint was the bathroom literally smelt like someone pissed all over the walls and floor. Other than that I will definitely be back!! Great hidden spot for a good time. read more

As a 50 year old woman I don't get out much but the ladies needed a night out and it will be one to remember but be careful you'll be wasted before you know it its filled with people mostly ranging from 20s to 30s but those young men were flirting with me all darn night, I even had one come home with me would love to go again and get my freak on with the amazing drinks and good they have read more

Really love this bar and the Asian inspired drinks they have! This is now my go-to spot if I want to grab a drink with a few friends and some small bites. I tried their gin mangosteen and umeshu mixed drink and the lychee mojito and they were super refreshing. Sweet and fruity but you can still taste (and feel) the alcohol. I like the whole feel of the place, very laid back and not pretentious. I only tried one thing from the menu this time. We ordered the garlic butter wings and it was pretty good. The wings were fried to perfection, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Probably one of the safer choices since you smell the garlic butter but the taste is your standard golden fried wings. Next time I will try some of the other dishes recommended by the bartender: the popcorn chicken, bang bang shrimp, roasted vegetables, and fish sauce wings. read more

I came here last Saturday with a couple friends for snacks and drinks. When we arrived around 7 it wasn't busy, but quickly the tables filled up. The food was all really tasty. The laughing cow fritters ($7) are crunchy on the outside with gooey cheese on the inside, paired really nicely with the jalapeno/raspberry sauce. We also got the dumpling tower (8 dumplings for $15), mixing the butternut squash and pork and leek dumplings, topped with spicy sauce and melted cheese. The popcorn chicken ($8) made me feel like I wanted to pop til I can't stop - so good. We ordered the bang bang shrimp, but it never came. Later my boyfriend ordered a red bean popsicle (props for having Kekou Gelato milk popsicles!!) but alas that was lost in the shuffle as well. The cocktails we tried were good (gin lemonade and ginseng manhattan), but I don't think I'd drop the $12 on them next time. Love the fact they have Hitachino Nest beer and baijiu. The decor is insanely cute with lanterns throughout, you get a view of Dundas St if you're seated along the windows. Bumpin music and vibe - this is a great place for groups. I'd definitely come back here again. read more

Happy hour Thursdays are definitely one of the many reasons to hit up this bar in the core of Chinatown. Half price drinks, why not right? We kept ordering multiple rounds of the tequila passion fruit, it's so good! Appetizers are pretty good too, along with the service by their employees and especially the bartenders. Super friendly! We're definitely going to be back in soon time. read more

Big Trouble - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is good but the wait is absolute trash. The bouncer does not respect the people lining up even though we waited for over 1 hour.

Veryyyyyy Good!!!!!!! Try the popcorn chicken!! Came here around 8pm on a Saturday night for a few apps and a drink. I was very pleased with everything. 2oz mixed drinks for $12 and a decent beer selection. Portions are good for 2 people to share so we got a mix of 3 things to try. Popcorn chicken is amazing. You can Taste the spices in every piece. Pork wonton - friend perfectly and had great flavour. 5/5!! read more

Great place for snacks and drinks. The chicken wings, pidan tofu and spicy ginger butternut squash are the snacks to try. So yummy! The drink to get the Mangosteen & lemon juice cocktail. The place is located in the heart of Chinatown and has a real Asian vibe. Great music and good people to chill with. read more

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Good bar food ! Drinks are ok, but not a lot of choices . U won't feel the power of the music until u step in , it was packed even on the weekdays night, I guess most of them are university students ! I would love to go back there again with my gfs! read more

Awesome bar with a great vibe and pretty cheap drinks and cocktails. Will definitely need to check out this place on Thursdays but Fridays are pretty live. read more