I visited this place almost exactly one year ago to the date for a Yelp Elite event!…read more My gf and I were so impressed with it that we vowed to come back again. The first time around we tried a hot honey sando and the original chicken sando. I absolutely loved both but my gf is allergic to spicy so this time around we ordered some salmon poké tacos and a regular sized bulgogi bowl, along with a chicken sando. The original chicken sando is just as amazing as we remembered it. SUPER CRUNCHY (despite being drenched in sauce), SUPER JUICY and HUGE. I really liked how fresh the salmon poké was too. The seaweed salad was a nice complement to and the taco shells were fried perfectly. The bulgogi beef bowl was very tasty although I do wish it had a little bit more beef (although it was super pretty to look at). A regular size is still a decent amount of food altogether and the rice was yummy.

Food 4/5 Service 3/5…read moreAmbiance 3/5 I love poke bowl, this one taste good, but i wont say the best one i had in toronto. So ill give it a 4/5 Service was meh, you order at the front and then you find your own seat and pick up ur order its ready. Also minimum seats, so if you are a party more than 3, one of you may be standing No hate, its a spot not too far from yorkdale. An alternative rather than eating food court food haha~

Amazing 10/10. Love love the soju bombs give me 14 of them right now. They have an amazing happy…read morehour of buy one get one free for appetizers which is insane

We stopped by Midnight Market thinking it was still an after-hours club--fair warning, it isn't…read more But the staff was super friendly, and since they share management with Big Trouble, they gave us free cover cards, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the bulgogi dumplings, turnip cakes, miso mushroom udon carbonara, mushroom black garlic spaghetti, and the red curry chicken rigatoni. Everything was genuinely great, especially for the price. For a spot so close to the clubs, it's an awesome place to grab food during a night out. We had someone in our group who's gluten-free, and they were happy to sub rice noodles into one of the dishes. It was thoughtful of them to accommodate, but the rice noodles soaked up the sauce too much and clumped together, making it hard to eat. Still, overall the food and experience were solid, and I'd definitely go back.

Lee Restaurant is a wonderfully quiet spot, making the dining experience very comfortable. Unlike…read moresome other places where it can get quite noisy, here you can actually enjoy your meal and conversation without raising your voice. I noticed a lot of Western restaurants lately are adding Asian elements to their menus. Some places I've liked before, like Joey, have a lot of Asian influence now, which doesn't always work. But at Lee, the combination of tacos and spring rolls actually works really well. The salmon is incredibly tender and flavorful too. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience.

Fantastic experience here at Lee at the Waterworks during Summerlicious 2025!…read moreThe first impression at this, the last day of 'Licious with the place oozing with a well-dressed crowd ready to have a party in the mouth that evening in July, was that the place was vibing so much it almost took down the building. Every table was occupied when I arrived, and I was happy to chill out by the bar and look over the cocktail menu. Cool that they had a drink called Shanghai 75 since my friend was from there, bonus! The menu selections were expertly picked, of course, and gave a good sense of the theme of this Asian fusion food and how the chef thinks. Take a look at my pictures and set your sights on another 'Licious coming up for one of these fun events. Think of 'Licious as much more bold and light hearted way to enjoy some of Toronto's finest restaurants and see how well they work under pressure, which make these so popular and so much fun!

Still dreaming about this meal. We had a reservation for a birthday celebration, sat upstairs (a…read morelittle chilly), but all the staff were so nice and attentive. Every dish was amazing, but we can't stop talking about the sunchoke dumplings!! Creamy and flavorful bursts of happiness. The hainan chicken was the most tender chicken I've ever had in my life. And to top it all off, their Vietnamese coffee tiramisu! Light, crispy, perfectly balanced dessert. Thank you DaiLo team for the best dining experience we had in Toronto. Last note - LOVE the little DaiLo red envelope.

Was very excited to try this place. A bit disappointed though as it did not live up to the hype I…read morehad been reading about in several reviews. Every review I read about the place raved about the flavors so I came in with high expectations. We ordered 5 dishes and although there were a variety of textures and layers to each dish, everything seemed to have the same flavour or garnish. After a while everything started to taste very similar to the dish brought out just before. Crispy garlic and chili oil seemed to be the lingering taste in each dish. The only item that didnt contain these were the tacos which werent anything special. The tofu dish wasthe most enjoyable for me but again was topped with a lot of that chili oil that took over after a while. Truffe fried rice had a beautiful aroma but the truffe flavor wasnt as strong. Just missed the mark with me on this one but truly had high hopes for it. Great ambiance. Friendly service. Two levels. Bar seating available as well.

Asian Gourmet Wok & Grill is yet another food court Chinese food place to join the rest of them…read more Serving familiar food court food into your familiar white containers, they exist to satisfy that craving some of us get for this kind of food. They aren't actually a chain; they only have a few locations and they are all in Toronto. I've heard bad things about their other locations but my experience with the one at Lawrence Square can't be anything but positive. I ordered the orange chicken, BBQ pork and mushrooms on fried rice and split it with my brother. The BBQ pork was actually amazingly tender and juicy, and better than a lot of the ones I've had from asian grocery stores and chinese restaurants. The orange chicken was sweet and flavourful, and had a fantastically high meat to breading ratio. Everything was very tasty and we thoroughly enjoyed our box. The meal itself was only $10 (as of October 2018) and was enough to feed two big eaters; that's some great value! Overall, this place is definitely a winner in my book.

I don't think I've ever had food court Chinese food as good as this. The food is actually fresh,…read morethey have a great selection of well seasoned meats and seafood and the quality of all the ingredients is really good. The fried chicken and fried fish are not overly breaded like 90% of Chinese fast food restaurants. I would highly recommend eating here if you find yourself at Lawrence Square.

We went for a February meal which ended up being a Chinese New Year fusion celebration…read more The theme and playfulness of the menu was fun and I really enjoyed it- especially the final dessert. Highlights were: the canapés of auspicious desserts, mala broth fish and lobster noodles. There were a few misses- the jellyfish being so overpowered by the horseradish, the Dan tat and the rice dish being so overly salty, and just overall execution- not what I expected at a Michelin star restaurant. Overall, everything felt cold in terms of atmosphere. I think it was creative and I'm happy to have tried it, but it's not a place I'd jump go back to. Too many misses and unmemorable moments, in a city where we are always looking for a connection.

Over last summer I saw Akin had dim sum cooking classes taught by the master chef Eric Chong. I…read moreknew I had to go! Been a huge fan and was excited to visit his second restaurant Akin. We were taught how to make har gow and siu mai. I would say mine turned out looking decent but the taste was amazing! Everyone in the class took their own made dumplings home to steam. Instead we got to try the restaurants version (there was complementary dinner as part of the class). This was the best fine dining dim sum we had ever had. The flavour of every dish was danced on our taste buds. I still think of the crab roe fried rice dish. I never like fried rice till trying that dish. It was THAT good. Looking forward to coming back for the tasting menu!!

Because we enjoyed Sara, we decided to try Rasa next. The vibes are definitely similar with the…read moretasting menu of small bites. The food had some tasty components and interesting combinations, but when comparing directly to Sara, I think Sara still wins for me. A couple plates here landed slightly salty for my taste. The cocktail menu is also very creative. The service was amazing. Everything came out quick, the team was friendly, and the pacing was great. Overall still a lovely evening. However, Sara is still my favourite of the two.

Cute little spot on Harbord. We got a spot at the bar cause it's usually more interactive, but it…read morewasn't here. Next time we might just do a table. But if you want to see how the kitchen works and drool over dishes comes out, this is the perfect spot. The service was ok. We did the classic tasting menu with wine pairing and our wine pairings kept coming later and later, which was also disappointing. I also got their award winning cocktail, down by the bay. It was fantastic! But the food was great. As part of the classic tasting menu you get 6 savory dishes and a dessert (to share). They start you off with an amuse bouche of bread with tomato cream. I could eat a whole basket of those. The courses are broken up into 3 pairs, so for the first we got the chopped salad and spicy ceviche. These are two of their best dishes and I wouldn't miss getting them. For the next course we got the chickpea fritters and country style ribs. These dishes were ok. The chickpea fritter was good but the ribs were overcooked, dry, and didn't have the greatest flavor. It would've been more flavorful with a good glaze. I would skip these dishes next time. And for the third course we got the rasa burger and truffle gnudi. The burger was good, but it was just a burger. The gnudi would be something I get again. For the final course we got the sticky bun. These bun was a very dry at the bottom, but otherwise good. I might try the ice cream sandwich next time. Cause it looked amazing too. Overall, great experience and a place I'd come back to. I'm glad I did the tasting menu, but if you're coming with a larger group, just order the whole dishes a la carte.

The food has really gone down hill this past year. They used to have great fries, now they are…read moreskinny and always dry and many burnt. We asked for a simple dietary consideration and it was totally ignored. When we brought it to their attention, the chef just shrugged his shoulders and said it was a mis-communication. There was no attempt to make it up to us or try to make us feel better. They just did not care. We ended up paying for food that we could not eat. We will never go back.

3.5 stars I saw a…read more$10 deal with AsialiciousTO for 3 Vietnamese style pork tacos with asian slaw and salsa. Since we were kind of in the area we decided to eat here. There's paid street parking on both sides of the street. I did read a review that there's complimentary parking behind the restaurant though. Mai Bistro has a small patio out front that's covered and indoor seating as well. We opted to sit on the patio. Since it was our first time at the restaurant the waitress explained the various menus to us. There was a written menu for Today's Specials and some of them were crossed out. I'm guessing that those items have already sold out. I saw a photo of the menu from a couple of years ago and in comparing with the menu from the other day I can see that prices have increased for some dishes. To me, prices veer on the higher side. The grilled lemongrass pork with rice and asian slaw was $22 and the shrimp ceviche with fresh salsa and avocado on a crispy tortilla was $11. My Vietnamese style pork tacos were a good deal for $10. Even at the regular price of $14 the price isn't too different from tacos at other restaurants. The pork was flavourful and portions are like what I found from food trucks in LA (but leave you wanting more).

This restaurant is tucked away on the second floor of a cute, quaint mart, which makes it feel like…read morea little hidden gem. Just a heads-up that it's upstairs, and I don't recall seeing an elevator, so accessibility may be limited. The ambience is really nice--cozy, calm, not too loud, and on the smaller side, which I enjoyed. The service was also a highlight; our servers were kind, attentive, and handled everything graciously. As for the food, my family felt that most of our dishes (except the noodle soup) came out cold. My shakshuka was room temperature and had to be sent back, though they kindly remade it and the second one was much better. We also received a complimentary mushroom soup from a promo, which was also room temperature. We mentioned this at the end, and the server was very receptive. Overall, while the food wasn't very memorable this time, the vibes were good, and I'd be open to giving it another try in the future.

Food was yummy…read more Service is friendly. Ambiance is cute. I like it. The only issue is parking. I am glad they have a few spots available but it is easily filled up.

I ordered through Uber eats .There is an order one get one free promo ,so I ordered fried cheese…read moreWontons , I have to admit I was curious ,I also ordered shrimp chow mein.These Wontons were one of the best things I have ever eaten !!! I ate both orders myself in one sitting !! The chow mein was also delicious packed full of Shrimp. I highly recommend !!

I ordered the calamari and the General Tso chickens through a delivery service. I thought that the…read morefood was pretty good and tasty. I didn't order anything else on their menu, but I would like to try other dishes.