So far, I've had their Vodka, Margherita, Burrata Marinara and Cacio e Pepe. They have all been…read moreAMAZING. I thought it was overhyped, but my friend and I decided to check it out and we were quite satisfied with what we got. One thing to note for Cacio e Pepe is that it was a heavier slice. I loved the cheese but I think it's one of those pizza where I can't have a lot, or I have to really be in the mood for. Tip: During busy hours/seasons, order a whole pizza ahead of time to skip the line unless you want to try different slices at once.

This is currently considered the best pizza in Toronto. We drove by on our way to dinner and saw…read morethere was no line-up spilling out the door so we stopped for a pre-dinner treat. Located in a densely populated neighbourhood in downtown Toronto the menu is pizza, a couple of salad options and drinks. This is take out only. There is a small area outside for patio seating but that's it. Pizza options are posted on a board inside. Preorders are limited to whole pies only. Slices are served old school (flimsy white paper plates in paper bag). Napkins are brown and coarse. You can add extra chili flakes to your pizza if you want. What was ordered: 1 slice of vodka 1 slice of mushroom bianco Verdict? This is GOOD pizza. The first thing you notice is the crust (thin) with the first bite...the crunch and combined with the topping makes the experience really good. We would definitely consider stopping by again if in the area and the lineup is not bad. There is now a second location near Bathurst and Bloor.

Pai is always consistently delivering with flavourful dishes and an ambiance that fits perfectly!…read moreMy go-to is always the Green curry with chicken, but also tried the Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, and skewers with sticky rice! Service is ok, but don't expect too much.

Overall, a good experience. The food was excellent, the ambiance was pleasant, and the service was…read moredecent with some room for improvement.

Toronto Review 4/Many: I went to this excellent Lanzhou spot with another person as one of my…read moreearlier meals. Our server, Sophia, was bubbly and friendly, giving suggestions and helping with the ordering process for the other person who wasn't as sure what they wanted. We eventually went with two appetizers and two entrees, which was more than enough food, and honestly, we could have only ordered one appetizer. The better of the two appetizers was the CAD 8.95 Hand Shredded Pepper Chicken/手撕椒麻雞/Shou Si Ji. The dish consists of cold chicken in a flavorful sauce, topped with some greens. The chicken was tender, with a mild, pleasant spice and a bit of numbingness from the Sichuan peppercorns, along with some fragrance, presumably from sesame oil. It reminded me a bit of salivating chicken you find in some Szechuan spots, but it was more aromatic and a bit less spicy. The other appetizer was the Steamed Edamame/岩鹽毛豆 with Himalayan pink salt for CAD 5.95. The other person chose between this and the vegetable dumplings, as he avoids pork, and it was, of course, lighter than the other appetizer. The decent portion of edamame was topped with some pickled carrots as a garnish. My main dish was the Braised Beef Noodles/紅燒牛肉面/Hong Shao Niu Rou Mian. The dish included several options, including size, noodle style, and spice level. I chose the large for CAD $20.95, medium spice, and for the noodle style, I chose flat/宽面, as it was closest to the prism style I like at Lanzhou spots in the States. Along with these, I also added a tea egg for an extra CAD 2.95. Outside the add-on, the dish also had a couple of large slices of radish. Compared to some spots in NYC, I slightly preferred the QQ/bouncy texture of the noodles at a spot near me. However, the broth was better here with a balanced amount of mala, though I would likely order spicy next time, as I tend to add chili oil to the relatively lighter Lanzhou broths. The beef was also much better, being tender with a mild chew regardless of whether it was tendon or other cuts. The tea egg was flavorful and worth the add-on, especially when the inside was dipped further into the broth. I can see why others order this. The other person went with the Signature Stir-fried Noodles/招牌炒面/Chao Tatiaozi. There was an option of protein, and he went with Chicken for $17.95 and added the same egg. I tried a bit, and there was a pleasant pepperiness with a bit of numbing flavor, but less than my dish. The noodles had a good bounciness and overall had a slightly better chewiness than mine. This was lighter overall, but also tasty. This spot has apparently come to the US already at the Mall of America, and I would love it if there were a location closer to me. Good place.

One of my go-to options when I'm on campus & hungry! I always get the cold sesame noodles, they're…read moredeliciously tangy and have a nice lingering spice that makes me want to eat more. The other noodle dishes I've tried from here have been consistently good as well. They let you select what noodle thickness you like, and I think the thick flat noodles were too big for me, I was making a fool out of myself trying to slurp them all up ! I recommend getting medium ones so sauce doesn't splash all over you like what happened to me! A great, affordable meal option.

I tried all three chicken burger flavors and they all came out crispy and delicious! The only fault…read moreI could find was that the sichuan flavor could've been stronger. amazing service at the counter, she took the time to explain the menu. I can't wait to go back to try the ube banana flavor.

Overall, my experience was alright. Nothing screamed out "Oh I have to go again!" or "let me tell…read moresomeone about this!". The piece of chicken on my sandwich was a rather peculiar piece in terms of its shape. It did not provide an enjoyable eating experience. When I took my first bite, after figuring out which would be an easy bite, a piece of chicken fell out which made me realize it was two separate pieces of chicken inbetween two buns. It got rather messy after having to pick up the fallen pieces. Other than that, it was flavorful but wasn't the best I've had. I prefer Dave's Hot Chicken over this. My fries were pretty salty. If given the option, I would have requested lightly salted or no salt at all. Space was small but understandable as it seemed to be a carry-out spot. Customer service wasn't quite all that. The girl took our order and that was it. Not much of a greeting nor farewell/thanks for coming. We didn't receive a follow-up during our meal to see if we may needed anything. I would have benefited from extra napkins. My friend enjoyed his meal. He stated it was a good meal but he wouldn't go out of his way to get this. He would have preferred to uber-eats it if he lived here. What made me want to go was the name. My last name is the same as the restaurant name so I figured give it a go! Also saw positive reviews on TikTok.

Whenever I host HANK's curated food tour through Kensington Market for friends, family, and…read morevisitors newly arrived in Toronto, I invariably make a pilgrimage to Juicy Dumpling, where we indulge in no fewer than six soup dumplings apiece. It never fails to enchant. I still remember one my Colombian friends' first try of dumplings in her life here, and the radiant smile that spread across her face. Since 2018, the price, quality, and flavour of these parcels have never disappointed. I first discovered them in late 2018 while preparing to leave Toronto for work temporarily in 2019, and I was heartbroken at the prospect of forfeiting a daily soup dumplings ritual. (Adding insult to injury, six dumplings cost a mere $2.99 CAD then.) Even now, at $4.99 in 2026, the value remains unrivalled. What impresses me most is their unwavering consistency over eight years. Not once has a visit disappointed. I confess I am not a devoted lover of dumplings since little as it's always a hit or miss for most of the establishments (eg mother's just a block north), especially because I am acutely sensitive to any hint of taint/smell or improperly prepared meat/pork, which is usually amplified in dumplings and steam dishes for me. Yet I have never encountered a single lacklustre dumpling at Juicy Dumpling: each is richly brothy and deeply savoury, leaving a moreish umami finish that lingers on the palate - always. My late grandma would be astonished to learn that I have become so besotted with a humble dumpling in Toronto. Perhaps it's a character development.... The service was always standard - you order and wait for the buzzer. No frills, no pretense, only efficiency.

we were picking up medication at the nearby pharmacy and decided to stop by at Juicy Dumpling since…read moreI haven't had Chinese dumplings and bun's in so long! It was so packed but my brother was able to save a table while I did the ordering. This was a very casual and self service type of restaurant in which you can order at the front desk or at their kiosk. They had a limited time "promotion" going on in which you can order a maximum of 2 orders of their xiaolongbao or steamed mini soup dumplings for $2.99 with a minimum spend of $10. But honestly, I've seen this promotion since last year so I'm thinking it's actually a permanent offer. We ordered two orders of their pan fried pork buns, 1 order of their pan fried chicken dumplings, and 2 order of their promotional steamed mini soup dumplings. I thought everything tasted pretty good. The pan fried buns and dumplings were very crispy and quite juicy. My only nitpick is that I wished they put some kind of veggies or chives in their filling. It was just meat and felt too 1 dimensional for me. The steamed mini soup dumplings was actually really good though which is such a surprise at this price point. The outer layer was very thin and the filling was packed with soup. It was very delicious and hearty. Are these the best Chinese dumplings and bun's I've ever had ? No, but they were great especially for the price point. I would definitely come back again next time I am craving Chinese dumplings and buns. Also they take Amex which is always a plus in my book.

Friendly staff Not too sweet. Good pastry flakey layers not…read moresoggy. I've bought their bread from another location before. It's good. I prefer IKI but this is solid shokupan Will go back and try other items

This place has potential though I need to explore their other offerings. While the trend to have a…read moreJapanese style take on desserts (French or otherwise) continues there have been a few misses in recent years imo. The setup is small though I don't venture into this area (side of the street) much due to how rough it has become I noticed it a few times. I picked up the Portuguese tarts through a delivery app as was visiting elders nearby. A few other items caught my eye. The tart itself is done well with good ingredients and presentation. Service was prompt as well. I will revisit and try other items.

Back for a few onigiris as I was still hungry from having a nearby item…read more Garlic butter scallop : surprise hit and was the best of the 3. Buttery and delicious. Tasted like a western style restaurant sautéed butter scallop. Unagi and avocado: too much avocado could not taste the unagi that much Spicy tuna mayo : awful will never eat this again. Overly sweet, not spicy.. Just gross.

Before Jays game I dropped by at Kibo to pick up both bulgogi & spicy pork kimbop. I took them to…read moreRogers Centre and ate during the game and they were delicious! I felt like I was on a picnic!

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy. I waited around 15-20 minutes for a table…read more It's a classic Korean restaurant but one thing that stood out was their generosity with side dishes. It's rare to see a Korean restaurant so encouraging of refilling side dishes. I got the seafood pancake which was the crispiest I have ever had. It was also really tasty but I later suspect they use MSG for seasoning which makes it so good. It was really big though and we had leftovers to bring home. The soup and rice was also nice but not a lot of meat. The food took some time to come out but it was busy times while we were there. The price is also a standout, it's so affordable compared to other places. I highly recommend this place and will go back!

This restaurant has amazing Korean food and service! With a very cozy environment and kind staff,…read moremy entire experience here was great. The staff helped us through the menu and gave us recommendations, and was so kind and fun to chat with! I had gotten the chicken katsu and my friend the beef tartar bibimbap. Both came with amazing portions and we had food to spare. The katsu was perfectly crispy, and the house made sauce was perfectly seasoned and amazing! It also came with apples and salad on the side which was a perfect pallet cleanser. The bibimbap had a great variety of toppings and everything was seasoned well. When thoroughly mixed, everything bite had a bit of everything and it was delicious. On top of the food u get when you order, the meal also comes with 6 different sides. There was 3 different kimchi, braised potatoes and 2 others that I'm not sure what they are, but they were delicious. My favourite was the potatoes and kimchi! Overall this is an amazing place to bring those close to you for delicious korean food!

a very good time was had at the restaurant and it was glowing with both lights and food. i tried a…read moresolid phở as this was my first test for any vietnamese place. all of my friends had enjoyed their meals, some were discovering their new favorite foods there. we were moved from one small table to another in a nice corner, which had helped accommodate our HUGE bowls. Thank you the restaurant for providing good service. what i think would benefit the restaurant is letting the servers dress more comfortably. i was seeing that some wear colorful áo dài and traditional dresses as uniform, which are all definitely expensive and hard to move in, especially in fast pace environment. i think these servers can dress more consistently with the servers in simple white shirts in the restaurant. if i was working in a cool restaurant downtown here, i would love to feel more comfortable by dressing more simple. less áo dài, more shirts and comfortable clothes

The biggest portions we've ever seen in a Vietnamese restaurant! The interior is also nicer than…read moremost Vietnamese places we've tried. We loved the Bun Ca Cham - northern style fish noodle soup. It comes with deep fried red snappers and fish cakes, making this dish quite shareable. Tamarind soup had lots of meat in it; so generous! We also had the bbq chicken vermicelli; this wasn't as fantastic as the soups, but it was still delicious. Fried chicken spring rolls were a crowd favourite; they were cooked to perfection. You get two rolls per order, but the rolls are really quite big. Ambiance is quite pretty, but the HVAC system was so loud in this section of the restaurant that it was a bit hard to hear one another; I'm not sure if it is an ongoing problem. There was also a rather large hole in the wall where we were seated; I hope they can fix it soon. On a busy Thursday night, there was a little wait, but it wasn't more than ten minutes. Washrooms are accessible. Will definitely come back in the future!

The sushi here is incredible!! Always so fresh and some of…read morethe items from the fridge are such good value for the quality. Sushi is pricey but the quality is so good that it's well worth it. They're always super nice here. More of a take out spot but a couple of tables if you want to have a quick snack.

How this works is you order and pay at the counter first, then sit down. I got the Kaisen Don ($57,…read moreafter tax $64). I would say ambience is not the best, it's definitely meant to be a supermarket and not a restaurant so I found it kind of stuffy, just some chairs at a bar table along the wall and 1 table with 2 chairs. I was the only one dining in on this Sunday afternoon so I took the table. The waitress brings you a cup of water (no tea) and the wasabi soy sauce and disposable chopsticks. The food i would give 4 stars, uni was sweet and creamy and my favorites the sweet shrimp and scallop can do no wrong. The squid/octopus was also quite good. The other pieces I would say weren't quite as good as from what I'm used to expecting at Hana Don and the portion size was on the small size but it does come with salad and miso soup.