This place had an ambiance that made you feel cozy and at home. The service was fast too. We liked…read morehow the server was attentive and had a warm smile all the time. It's our first time here at Tian Ya BBQ which is a decent Korean-style AYCE BBQ restaurant in Barrie. We usually go to ones in Markham and/or North York. Their fried spring rolls and scallops (4/5) were delicious with a good crisp on the outside, giving you a crunch with every bite. The spring rolls could use some more filling. The Volcano Roll was enjoyable (3.5/5). We liked how they had fried batter on the outside to elevate the texture of the dish. The cream cheese was a delight. The portions were big. The actual Korean-style BBQ was okay (3/5). The kimchi was a bit salty for us. We were hoping it would have more of the tangy, fermented taste to it as well. We liked that it was crunchy and tasted fresh. Their lettuce was also fresh. They did use iceberg lettuce instead of romaine which was different from what we regularly have at other places. We had pork, beef, beef short ribs and squid for grilling. Both the pork and beef were thinly sliced and tender. The beef short ribs were marinated well. Maybe a bit more sesame oil, garlic and ginger to the marinade mixture would really help bring out the sweetness and the umami of the meat. The cuts were okay; the meats could have been balanced with some fat/marbling to keep them juicy. We were also looking to have some ssamjang (fermented soybean paste) and sesame oil with salt to go with the meat. Overall, an okay place to go for AYCE Korean BBQ in Barrie.

This is a great hole in the wall restaurant. Service with a…read moresmile. Average Korean BBQ. Kimchi and wanton soup were good. My only complaint would be that the electric cooktop is a bit slow.

In Sushi is one of the best tasting sushi I have ever bad. It also such a reasonable price for the…read morelarge portion you get.

First time trying In Sushi! I ordered the Red Dragon Roll and the Spicy Salmon Roll:…read more Red Dragon Roll: The rice was packed tightly which makes it easy to pick up with the chopsticks. The amount of tuna on top however was not proportional to the sushi as it was unevenly cut. The avocado seemed to be too big in comparison to the tuna. The construction of the rolls were a bit lacking. I was hoping for the tuna to have a bit of a kick as well. The tempura had a nice crunch to it and the creaminess of the avocado was a nice balance to this. Spicy Salmon Roll: The spicy salmon roll is a classic and its always my go-to order. The rolls were packed tightly which helped keep its integrity with each bite. The salmon was buttery with a delicate sweetness to it but again, I was hoping for it to be spicy. It didn't have that kick to it. Overall, both rolls had potential and needs slight improvement in terms of technique and depth of flavours.

Absolutely delicious. Chicken teriyaki was perfect and large portion size. Service is great and…read morecourteous. The ambiance is great, loved the music.

Was passing through Barrie and was craving pho. To our surprise they had yummy pho and sushi!…read morePrices are very reasonable. Here's what we ordered: S92. Sashimi Combo A (12pcs) $15.9 - 7/10 S78. Philadelphia Roll $6.45 - 7/10 104.Rare Beef and Tendon $13.45 - 6/10 81.House Special Cantonese Noodle $17.45 - 7.5/10 Sashimi was yummy, but fairly small pieces. The Philadelphia roll hit the spot. The rare beef and tendon pho was pretty standard, nothing special, I would've liked it more if the broth was more flavorful and if there were more tendon pieces. The house special Cantonese noodle was actually my favorite. Deliciously prepared, crunchy how I like it, and just enough toppings of meat, shrimp, veggies to complement the sauce. Just wish they had Vietnamese iced coffee... Our servers were fantastic - super swift and accommodating. They brought us plenty of napkins and extra bowls and plates without us even having to ask. They also offered us a sesame red bean dessert at the end on the house :') thank you!! We'll be back again next time we're in the area. Plenty of seating inside. Free parking outside. Two accessibility washrooms. 20250830

Absolutely the worst food I have ever seen. Most went in garbage. The only half decent item is…read morethe noodles. Fried rice was literally a container of boiled rice, with a few peas. Wontons were hard as rocks and came with no sauce. When I complained I was told everyone else enjoyed their food. No satisfaction here. Needless to say, never went back

the service was unbelievably amazing!! the food was cooked fresh! the portions were awesome! The…read moreprice reasonable! amazing amazing taste!!! from when you walk in the front door you can smell it's going to be amazing!! if you haven't tried here, it's a must!!!

Authentic Chinese restaurant with fast service and friendly staff. The place was open and bright…read more We ordered: Xin Jiang BBQ Cabbage (3.5/5) which was full of flavour from the cumin, Sichuan pepper, star anise etc. The cabbage was crunchy and fresh. It could use a bit more char. Szechuan Fish Fillet in Peppercorn Chilli Soup (4/5) which had tender and perfectly poached fish fillets. We wish it was spicier but otherwise this dish was tasty and full of fragrant spices. Egg & Chive Pancakes (4/5) was packed with filling and the pancake had a really crispy texture on the outside but soft on the inside. It had glass noodles inside as well. It has a faint aromatic flavour that wasn't too overpowering. We poured some of the Szechuan peppercorn chilli soup inside too which tied in all the flavours together.

Definitely authentic Chinese food. We went for lunch but was told it ended at 2pm (we were 5…read moreminutes late apparently)... So we ordered off the regular menu. A sampling of various dishes. The Dim Sum items we ordered (3) were excellent, but the Spicy Beef dish was very mediocre. The beef was tough and dried out... With way too much cilantro... Honestly not very good, nor was the portion very large for the $23 price. I also ordered a steamed rice which was hard and frankly tasted like a packet of Uncle Ben's Minute Rice. Service was quite slow considering the place only had 3 tables including ours. Overall I would not come back... Price was very high, at $66 before tip, for what we got and really not very good. Won't go back.

I had a craving for Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls and chose Lee's Kitchen because it was close by and…read morehad decent reviews. Unfortunately, the entire order was disappointing. Egg Rolls: The filling was mostly cabbage and bean sprouts. I prefer egg rolls made with bean sprouts only, because cabbage turns mushy and watery and doesn't resemble a true egg roll. This version definitely missed the mark. Hot & Sour Soup: The soup was neither hot nor sour -- no heat, no tang, just bland. Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls: The batter was hard, and the chicken inside was rubbery and chewy. Exactly the opposite of what Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls should be. Overall, a very underwhelming meal. I won't be ordering from here again.

Best Chinese Takeout in Barrie. Polite and helpful staff and consistently delicious good. I drive…read morefrom half an hour away just to enjoy their food. Try the Manchurian Fried Rice and Chilli Chicken (Dry) if you like a little bit of spice in your life. 5 stars.

New takeout joint selling classic chinese takeout, Japanese food, and chinese dim sum…read more I tried the general TSO chicken, chili chicken, lo mein noodles, sesame chicken, garlic beef. Spice level is adjustable upon request. Ate it all fresh at the 1 table they had inside. Chili chicken was the favourite!! Included stir fried bell peppers and dried chili. Not too spicy here, it's safe to order 1 or 2 levels higher for your heat preference. The general TSO and sesame chicken had the same crispy chicken base, but different sauce with the sesame being more sweet and general TSO spicy. I liked the general TSO more... this was my 2nd favourite item as the chicken was sooo crispy and addictive! Both dishes also came with Broccoli. The sesame chicken was ordered as a bento which comes with a drink or side of soup. We got tempura with it which was made fresh to order and cripsy. The veggie were fresh and had bite to them. The prices here are also very cheap for the quality. I would say the quality is better than average, the food is clearly fresh, and the staff are friendly. Currently, they are in soft opening and have some promotions.

We tried Big Bone BBQ tonight after a friend recommended it, and we are very happy that we went!…read more The restaurant was air conditioned, clean, and had a cozy wing pub type vibe. the server was friendly, and quick to take our order. We tried the "A la carte" 1/2 lb pulled pork and the 1 lb of wings. They arrived quickly to our table, piping hot and sauced perfectly. There is ample parking, and both booths and table seating. I highly recommend this gem!

Wonderful and delicious food. Cooked to perfection and tasted delicious…read more Can't wait til we order again.