I came back here but this time with my coworkers. We ordered using their online platform which was convenient for us. Luckily there were photos so my coworkers were able to pick what they wanted more easily. Amongst our table, we got: - salmon poke bowl - chicken poke bowl - Taiwanese minced pork rice We all ordered drinks as well which was pretty standard in my opinion. My coworkers all enjoyed their dishes that some did order more to go to bring home for their families to try. Service here was amazing, they kindly took a picture for us when we asked for one. Atmosphere was very chill, still great for people hanging out or who just want to study in a nice cafe. read more

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I ordered via UberEats and got their BOGO deal for the beef fried rice. I've ordered this a couple times to my office before and every time... hits so good. I've eaten at the physical Baldwin store and I recall everything being very automated. I remember ordering via a machine or QR code and knew to come back to the counter to grab our food through a buzzer. Lots of seating inside on a fun street of Toronto. My friend and I used to come eat and study when she was at UofT. read more

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Charadise changed their layout since the last time I was there. They are now only located on the second floor, the first floor now has bbq. They only had one server serving us, it was a bit slow in the beginning. We ordered the Taiwanese minced pork with rice and the seafood pasta. The minced pork with rice did not have the right flavour, it was one dimensional. It needed more pickled veggie. The seafood pasta was alright, we actually found a metal hook inside. It was hidden between the mushroom. We spoke with the server and she was apologetic. The owner was not happy with the server or us and I heard that she was rude about the situation. I don't support this, unfortunately I won't be returning. read more

Charidise - Minced pork with rice and seafood pasta - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Charidise is a Taiwanese fusion restaurant located on the quaint Baldwin Street, walking distance from Chinatown. The building hosts 2 restaurants: Taisho Japanese Grill on the main floor (where you can do AYCE grill-your-own food), and Charidise on the second floor (offers dine-in, a la carte menu). Ordering is done online through your phone by scanning a QR code that they give you (tied to your table number). You can customize most main dishes with extra vegetables, extra corn, extra sauces, etc. Charidise's menu comprises of eclectic fusion dishes from Taiwan and Japan, such as yakiniku don sets, Japanese curry rice and noodles, poke bowls, takoyaki, salads, etc. There are also fusion dishes with Western and Mexican twists, such as burgers, poutine, and Mexican tacos with sushi fillings (raw salmon, spicy salmon, spicy crab). Charidise is also known for their bubble tea selection. Service was fast and efficient. Food came out within 5 minutes of submitting our order through mobile phone (and the server came to our table right away with a print-out of our order list as a confirmation). I LOVED the Curry Vegetables Rice here - delicious Japanese curry flavour without being spicy at all, and it consisted of mixed vegetables (broccoli, bok choy, green bell pepper, carrot, potato). Every main dish / bowl came with soft-boiled egg (the kind that you get with ramen). The Grilled Salmon Salad was also pretty good - came with 4 thin slices of salmon that's perfectly grilled to a well-done consistency. The Grilled Seafood Rice was just so-and-so. The shrimps and vegetables (mostly broccoli) were good, but the squid was too chewy and rubbery (perhaps overcooked). We got lots of extra corn and broccoli as sides. I liked that the vegetables still crisp and fresh - not overcooked at all. read more

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Japanese BBQ on Baldwin. Back in the day many moons ago this location used to be Johns Italian Cafe. The sign says Charidise but it is also known as Taisho? When we arrived it wasn't that busy but reservations are highly recommended! Menu is a QR code but someone will come around to take your order. Really good selection of starters, meats etc. Unlike some places that have packages where different items are in each price package, this place has 1 price and everything is included from duck to lamb to kalbi cuts of meat. Upon sitting you are told you have 2 hours with last call at the 90 minute mark. Service was attentive and food came quickly. Good experience. read more

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i was searching on Uber when i saw their ad for BOGO on this dish so i decided to try it. It came in a sealed warm aluminum container. Food was ok,i was expecting bigger cuts of meat as shown on their menu but instead they were minced. Maybe next time mention it on the description read more

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Brought a group of 22 for dinner on a weekend, arriving at 5 pm. Reservations were made ahead of the event. When we arrived, the place was maybe half full, and we were able to negotiate tables no problem. 7 or 8 people per table with two grills, thought it'd be tight but not too bad. Around 6 pm, place was packed, huge crowd up front. We used up the entire 2 hour seating limit, as did several other tables nearby. So get reservations if possible, cause walk-ins may or may not be able to get a table for hours depending on how many tables they set aside for reservations and how many for walk-ins. ----- I can't emphasize this enough: spend the few minutes to get reservations, or be prepared to wait hours and likely be disappointed. Even with reservations, if tables are taking too long you might have to wait a bit. But because you're on the list, you have priority over walk-ins. ----- The restaurant is quite long, with rows along the side of a rather narrow walkway, followed by a party room further in, and then several more tables at the very end. Menu consists of a variety of raw meat such as prime kalbi, marinated short ribs, miso beef brisket, pork belly, marinated lamb, chicken thigh/wing/breast, as well as a selection of cooked items including tea quail egg, takoyaki, salmon handrolls, curry udon, poke bowls, and edamame. The lunch menu is much more limited and doesn't have lamb for example, but it's also $12 cheaper so if it has what you need, worth considering. Food came out at good pace, some cooked items didn't come but might have been sent to other tables cause everyone wants everything. Definitely order large portions of meat and other items to minimize downtime; there's lots of tables and the servers and kitchen are swamped. Overall I enjoyed most of the items we ordered. Cuts were not too thin, though not sure if that's good or bad. Lamb was quite gamey which I liked and got probably 20 portions worth alone. Personally would have preferred less marinated, but I'll take all the lamb they have. Dessert options, they offer ice cream in a sealed cup, creme brulee and s'mores. Ice cream is like the generic stuff you get at Chinese buffets, easily skipped. Other two are better, but it seems they limit to one creme brulee per person? Maybe reasonable. Soda is $4 a cup and non refillable. I don't know if other bbq spots do unlimited refills; gyubee does unlimited refills for example. Can be an issue if you need fizzy drinks with your grease. Also, didn't come out smelling like BBQ so ventilation is pretty good. Accessibility is ok: walkways can be a bit narrow. The entire bbq area is on the ground floor, with washrooms at the far back, so wheelchairs should be ok. Soft-opening promotion currently until end of October: 20% discount when you make a reservation through instagram. Discount requires the table to pay cash only and no split bills. I recommend confirming the 20% when you make your reservation to have it in writing, and also when you arrive so that the restaurant acknowledges the discount. read more

Outdated photos of the menu and therefore prices are higher and portions are low. Popcorn chicken is 6 pieces for $12 when the photo on their website has bite sizes maybe 10-15. When we inquired about the pictures, we were told 'the menu just changed' except google has the same food pictures from other reviewers from 1 year back so clearly 'the menu didn't just change' We asked to speak with the manager and the server hide from us. When the manager showed up 29 min later, said he couldn't take it off our bill because he didn't have authority but would give us 6 additional pieces of batter. But that was 30 minutes after they bought our bill and told us it's last fall cause the kitchen was closing! So many things weren't adding up. The place might look pretty much everything else was trash. It was dead for a Thursday night which explains the reason why . I ordered the spicy salmon and for $20, need to remind myself to cook at home and save money. My rice was al dente and not sushi rice? The bowl was practically empty. Big old bowl small a portion. And they have the audacity to say 'we changed our menu' Then change the damn photos of your menu and what you are actually offering. read more

Charidise - Spicy salmon bowl that was half empty - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Honestly one of my staples on Baldwin stree, I always get the curry chicken omurice which is super consistent every time. Hard to find a place in the city to eat a meal for under 20 dollars these days (that is also filling), and there's so many good options here you can get for that price. Staff is always friendly and our server today Samira was extra friendly and kind. read more

Happy Asian Pacific islander heritage month I decided to celebrate by trying some new foods from local restaurants I've never had Taiwanese food before so this was exciting I visited on a Friday evening and it was 7:45 p.m. there was one person waiting for food no line the cashier wasn't very helpful and suggesting anything but they were patient as I decided the food didn't take too long to be prepared. The front of the store opens up wide so a lot of air circulates even though you're inside you're kind of outside if that makes sense I went with the beef Taiwanese noodle soup and the pork and vegetable dumplings the packaging was really well I drove over to fort York park and the soup was still really hot and the steam dumplings were still hot The steamed dumplings were delicious however I didn't care for the dipping sauce that it came with it was a little too liquidy for me and ran right off the dumpling after dipping it so it didn't really add any flavor to the dumpling I love that they package the noodles and the soup separately to my surprise this soup was super favorable and it was a unique taste that I've never tasted before the meat the beef was tender easy to chew. I also enjoyed the nice crunch of the bok choy that came with the noodles they were lightly steamed perfectly and it help to balance the tenderness of the beef the one thing that fell short for me was the noodles I don't know if this is how the noodles usually are or if because of takeout it changed the noodles but they were stuck together I didn't even try to use my chopsticks because I was struggling with my fork if I take up one noodle the whole clump comes up and the noodles were also on the chewy side read more

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MEH. Everything is just pretty average. Portion... average. Taste... average. Above average on that salt level though - YIKES. The presentation and packaging are quite nice and neat though. read more

Charidise - Taiwanese minced pork rice - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Decided to give this a try and took advantage of their BOGO deals on ubereats on top of a 30% off overall bill coupon I had(must order $50 worth). Did pick up since I was around the area. Ordered the BOGO Taiwanese minced pork on rice, BOGO spaghetti and meatballs, BOGO fried fish cakes, popcorn chicken and osmanthus rice dessert with the chewy balls. Packaging and presentation looked clean and neat as usual. Taiwanese miced pork was way too salty for my preference. I liked the spaghetti and beef meat balls and the popcorn chicken. Dessert with the osmanthus was a great way to end the meal. Fishcakes were alright and nothing special. Managed to get the bill to $50.93 so after the 30% it came to around $42 cad after tax imo it was pretty worth it as it would have been around $90ish after tax if I were to order from Ritual read more

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Location/Service This place is on Baldwin St, close to Sick Kids hospital area. It's not hard to miss cause it's pretty massive with an outdoor patio on the ground floor and on the second floor at the back. So many seatings available for any group size (and I think there's a VIP room too). Love the interior where it gives off a very cozy cafe/laid back vibe. The lightning brings out the ambience very well and there's bar seating, table seating or sofa seating available to choose. Staff were friendly and nice, helpful with menu items when we were ordering. Food The menu and placing orders is by the front entrance. They give you a pager once it's ready by the kitchen area. Came by here while on a break, so ordered a few snacks and drinks to try. The popcorn chicken was good - crispy and crunchy, while the meat was still available arm and tender. The Sakura squid balls were above average, done to the right level that's still chewy and flavourful. Didn't try the drinks, so couldn't common much. But feedback was good, liked the variety of options they have This place is awesome for date nights or studying sessions. Definitely would come back to really try an actual meal and their drinks. read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's a very spacious and cozy restaurant with wonderful food options and nice music. Has a work cafe atmosphere on a not so busy day. I only gave it four stars because there's a few fruit flies that won't leave me alone(I dined inside)! Nothing a little yellow sticky insect paper can't fix though... Will come again :) read more

Charidise - Spicy salmon poke bowl with sushi rice and lychee fruit tea - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was really hoping to get some Taiwanese beef soup from somewhere and this place came up on UberEats. The menu here is huge! They did have the soup, a ton of snacks, rice dishes with different toppings, lots of bubble tea drinks of both the milk tea and fruit variety, and even pasta offerings. They have a great buy one get one free deal on UberEats for their popcorn chicken. A favourite of mine! If you haven't had Taiwanese popcorn chicken, it's spiced with a seasoned salt and pepper kind of mix so it's not just smaller pieces of fried chicken. The chicken was really good! There were big and small pieces. Most of them were meat. There was very little gristle or fat that was on these. Would definitely come by for a snack. read more

I always think of this place as an asian starbucks (but better). There's coffee, bbt, food and desserts - plus plenty of space for you to meet up with friends or bring a laptop and study. I've gotten work done here countless times inbetween/after/before classes and many students from UofT or OCAD do the same too. Seating is comfy, spacious and they have outlets!! Prices of food / drinks are more expensive than the surrounding area, but that's the price you pay to hang out and get some work done. Ordering is super convenient with the self order kiosks or with an actual employee as well. Upstairs has a nice view in the summer and it kinda takes you away from the city. Lunch specials are a good deal to grab to go if you're not planning on dining in as well. read more

Located in Downtown Toronto & BarrieThis gourmet Taiwanese restaurant strongly emphasizes Taiwanese street food with a wide menu of food, snacks and beverages. We ordered their Taiwanese sausage, Classic Poutine, Taiwanese Minced Pork Rice and the Hawaii Poke. For their beverages we ordered their Peach Lemon Green Tea, Iced Honey Green Tea and the Charidise Milk Black Tea. The Taiwanese Sausage came with sliced garlic, and was very tasty! The Classic Poutine was covered with gravy and super cheesy. We really enjoyed their snack menu items. The Taiwanese Minced Pork Rice came with a pickled radish, sliced egg and broccoli on the side. We found the minced pork a little bit mushy with the rice, but it still tasted good. The Hawaii Poke came with seaweed salad, avocado, corn, edamame, kimchi radish, beats, seaweed, and onions. We found that the poke didn't really have any sauce, and that their wasn't a lot of the poke meat. All the beverages were very refreshing! We liked how they were not too sweet and lightly iced. We enjoyed our experience here with their outdoor patio! We recommend visiting this spot for snack and beverages as we liked those the most. 7/10 read more

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I enjoyed the chicken teriyaki pasta bowl! Iced fresh fruit tea was also really refreshing. The crispy chicken poutine is also decent, great portion size, $11. The drinks are standard price but maybe slightly on the pricier side. Really love the interior and they have great seating for doing work in the back! read more

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Apparently Toronto has quite a vibrant Taiwanese food scene! Some friends visiting from NYC were quite desperate to get their Taiwanese food fix in before the went back so we went to Charidise. I was not expecting much from the place because of the reviews on Yelp, but I was very very pleasantly surprised. First things first, I am Taiwanese, born and raised, so I have definitely had these dishes in Taiwan before. My standards for these dishes weren't high since Charidise is obviously in Toronto, not Taiwan, and I don't think it's really going for "authentic." Charidise is laid out as more of a "cafe-style" food (the concept of 簡餐 in Taiwan). The drinks are good and the food is decent. If I'm really being honest, it's way better than Kanpai. The view on the second floor of Charidise is amazing (view on the CN Tower!) and I would definitely recommend the place for people looking for a simple lunch. read more

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Came by to find food after hanging out around downtown. As I am not one that ventures to this part of downtown a lot, so I decided to try this place out. The interior is very modern and clean. When I got into the entrance, there are 4 tablets for ordering. I have to say, the user interface wasn't too intuitive. Took some time and I finally figured out. After I place my order, I went to the cashier to pay for my order and I was given a pager. Not long after my drink and food came. The drink tasted not bad and not overly sweet. The food I ordered was the teriyaki chicken on spaghetti. The spaghetti wasn't bad? I wish it was bit more on the al dente side. The chicken was made nicely, however I was expecting a teriyaki sauce. (given the name teriyaki chicken, or maybe I have been to too many Asian places that dumps a lot of "sauce" onto the chicken. haha!) Anyhow, this place is a good hangout as they got a sun room that's quite cool. Also the front opens up to Baldwin St, so nice and breezy day like this is spot on. read more

Charidise - Teriyaki chicken on spaghetti - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

COVID19 Update: Still pretty solid choice amid COVID19. Highly recommend for take-out. The space is clean and open, getting fresh air in all the time., which is great if you're doing pick-up like me. I ordered a Shrimp Udon Noodle soup while I was rounding the corner! It was quick, good value, fresh, and they didn't skimp out on the shrimp (super appreciated). They also included a fresh in-season apple for free along with the order, it was a great treat during spooky season! read more

A little on the pricey side for bubble tea and other Taiwanese food. But still tasty and a great place to catch up with friends or study. It's a nice change from studying at coffee shops all the time, but definitely a better study environment than typical bubbletea chains. The food is also tasty and filling, although more expensive than I would value it at. The wide seating option, free wifi, and number of outlets make it a great option for students or anyone hoping to get some work done over some Taiwanese food. read more

Charidise - Sweet potato fries with plum powder - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I order it and wait for the lava cake. When I got the order, the server came to our table and told us that the store is closing in 10min. I don't understand why they didn't told us earlier when we order the cake and told them dine in. I need to finish the cake in 10min wasn't an enjoyable experience at all. Cake was fine but didn't have the melting part in the middle of the cake. They start mopping the floor 5min before closing. I quickly finished the cake and left because they kept doing cleaning in front of us and told us they're closed now. After I left the table they said we need to clean up our own table. I don't mind taking it because I always clean up at food court. But the way she asked is to clean it sounds like she's ordering the customer to work. she was even closer to the table than us. The garbage area is only 3 steps away from our table. We had to walk back to the table, take the tray to garbage area and left. They were just standing and watched us. Overall very unpleasant experience. I travelled all the way from king city at night just to try out their dessert. I didn't know their closing time so it was my problem but their service and the whole experience was terrible...I rate it 1 star because there are too many things that they could have done better read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very enjoyable semi cafe style restaurant for Taiwanese fusion. It can easily transition from dine in to to go. I really like their daily specials. It's a different set lunch each day that comes with a drink as well. I've had the pork chop spaghetti and curry beef. The pork chop is a massive slab of meat that protrudes out of the bowl. The curry beef is basically Japanese curry with beef slices and potatoes. Overall, everything is well done and it's a great casual hang out spot. read more

Relatively expensive food. Large space & noticed it was a spot for people to study or work. Wish they had combo meals with drinks. Food was ok but i think they had a lot of msg in it as i was thirsty the whole entire night. read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Overall, I like many things about this place, such as the easy touch screen to browse and customize your meal, the nice two-level interior with a CN tower view on top, serves Taiwanese style dishes. There are plenty of seats and they don't usher you, so people spend time here reading, studying, catching up. They also offer nice lemon/orange water on the house. I got the minced pork with sausage over rice dish - tasty for first half and then I became sooo thirsty, which, to my surprise, probably means there's too much salt and hopefully notMSG. I think the food is 7.5/10, I would come back to try their drink and enjoy the atmosphere! And give another dish a try. Also I wished we could pay at the touch-screen station instead of going to a cashier as a second step. read more

My friend introduced this place to me and it will definitely be one of my go to cafes. This place is a hidden gem with an amazing view of the CN tower. They have $6.99 cocktails which tasted great. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a peaceful place to study. read more

Charidise - Left: sunset cocktail Right: tarp latte - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Charidise ambience is amazing! Huge place to sit down with some friends to catch up or even a great place to study. I love the design and the open spaces! Had the popcorn chicken and it was super tasty. A bit on the expensive side for $10 for the appetizer but overall, food is decent and the space is great! You can also self order which is super convenient read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The first visit was wonderful. Great service, free WiFi, fast service, good food. And based on that visit, it was worthy of 4 stars. However, the next visit downgraded the rating to 3 stars. Yes, it's a great space (2 floors and patios), and the food and drinks, when available, has been good. So far I've enjoyed the Taiwanese beef soup noodle, popcorn chicken, Taiwanese mince pork rice. (But skip the fried calamari and takoyaki) However, when my friend and I arrived at 11:45 am, and tried to order lunch - we were told: 1. Only snack menu was ready for order. Rice combos would be a 30-45 min wait. So we had to re-visit the menu to make a split second decision (as the line started to grow behind us). We order and go upstairs to find a table. What do we find? Several patrons already seated, eating rice dishes. Hmmm... 2. Tapioca would be an hour wait. How can a bubble tea place have NO tapioca ready?! Kinda silly. I hope this occurrence was a one-time thing... but based on recent reviews - it seems many people had similar experiences. read more

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Charidise is located on Baldwin street, which is really cute and close to both OCAD and U of T. It's a really cute open store with both an upstairs and downstairs. The food here is Taiwanese and they offer drinks, mostly bubble tea, as well. It's a nice place to grab a bite and study, the portions are decent. The food however is just okay, it's a little pricy for the quality. I ordered the mince meat rice and my friend had the veggie mushroom one. They were both decent, comes with a few pieces of veggies. Mine came with a pretty big drink too. However it is a really nice place to just sit and study for a while! They offer lunch and snack specials. I think the lunch specials would be more worth it for the price. I would come back during lunch special time to study! Especially if I'm craving bubble tea and popcorn chicken or Taiwanese rice meals! read more

Charidise - Veggie king mushroom and minced meat - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Looking for a late-night dinner, I ordered the fried chicken with rice and was pleasantly surprised. It came in a shallow bamboo pan, with a layer of rice on the bottom and plenty of fried chicken on top. Besides that, there was a soft-boiled egg, a skewer of grilled brussel sprouts, a skewer of zucchini and an apple on the side. So much food!! The fried chicken wasn't too greasy and was seasoned well. In fact there was several small pieces of fried skin mixed in and they gave a great crunch. The soft-boiled egg was perfectly cooked and a welcomed addition to the platter. The only negative was that the brussel sprouts were on the harder side. They were still edible, but slightly raw. I don't remember what use to be here, but Charadise has done a great job in transforming the space into an inviting, open and comfortable area for studying, eating, or chatting. The ordering system is streamline and easy to use. You scan the large menu screens at the entrance and order at the counter. They hand you a plastic coaster with a number on it, and you seat yourself. There is plenty of seating on the main floor, and even more on the second level. I would recommend one of the window seats on the second floor during the summer months. When your order is ready, they will deliver your food to where you've settled down. A nice process. read more

Charidise - Popcorn chicken dinner with a skewer of zucchini, skewer of barely cooked brussel sprouts, and a soft boiled egg. And an apple - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my 2nd time coming. Came here when it first opened. Place is nicely decorated with 2 floors to sit. You order at the front get a number and wait for your food to come. Can sit anywhere you want. They have nice outdoor sitting area too. Daily specials is great as you either get a drink with the meal or some app depending on the day. Overall the food is great and atmosphere is very laid back. I will def come back again to Charidise. read more

Searching for something light to eat and/or dessert, we ended up on Baldwin Street, a short street just off Chinatown's main strip on Spadina. There are lots of restaurants offering many different cuisines. Some of them have been there for decades. There are a few newer trendy establishments scattered among them. We settled on Charidise because it appeared to be new, clean, spacious and their menu satisfied our desires. And we didn't feel like lining up at one of the smaller busier places. The Taiwanese Minced Pork Rice was served in a bowl, with a sliced hard boiled egg and cucumbers on top. Not bad. The Crispy Chicken Poutine had a nice flavour, with crispy fries. The chicken looked like deep fried chicken fingers that were chopped up. The Golden Squid Balls were deep fried and topped with bonito flakes and green onions. Very good. The Mango Waltz is a tasty concoction of mango, NY cheesecake, and soft-serve ice cream. Nice. While our cravings were satisfied, we'll probably try one of the other places next time we're in the area, not because the food wasn't good, it's just what food explorers do! read more

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Since Charidise has opened up their 2nd floor space, I've been frequenting them a lot more! Although their drinks & desserts are too pricey for what they are, I LOVE their Taiwanese popcorn chicken. Honestly, I come here just for the atmosphere...they play great r&b tracks and have a modern cozy space. My favourite spots are the 2nd floor window seating areas, 1st floor fireplace & quiet study space, and the glass enclosed meeting room that opens out to the outdoor patio deck. read more

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The cafe here is really spacious and picturesque. The cafe boasts multiple seating areas and has several screen monitors where you can place your order. Once we got our receipt we took it to the cashier and was given an electronic number pad. They then brought our meals to us at our table. We ordered the teriyaki chicken rice and the popcorn chicken rice meals with their specialty bubble tea. Each bowl came with rice, broccoli, and a boiled egg. I personally loved the popcorn chicken meal because the chicken is really fragrant and super crispy. The teriyaki chicken bowl was average. I didn't appreciate how small the bubble tea was for the price I paid which was $7. Plus, the drink was a bit too bitter for my liking... read more

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Terrible customer service. We didn't have a reservation so we joined the wait list with only 6 tables before ours. Waited for more than 2 hours from 5:30 to 8:15 and still didn't get seated. Turns out they were pumping in reservation tables the whole time. I asked them three times about my table status but they never mentioned anything about prioritizing reservations over wait-list. I could have made a reservation for 8:30 or 9 if they told me their priority beforehand. All this trouble could have been avoided by being transparent and thorough with your customer instead of lying to their face that their table was coming next. I had high hopes for the experience but got disappointed. read more

What a wonderful place to study or have deep conversations with a friend! The space inside is huge, and the decor is so cozy and welcoming. I love the open concept garage door front as well. The only downside is how expensive this place is, but it is because you are paying to sit there as well. The food is quite good, and the drinks are unique. I had the rose milk tea and the flavour was good, but the tea was too strong. I shared a popcorn chicken rice bowl with my friend for lunch and it was pretty big, so I recommend getting food to share to save money as well! Overall, nice place to visit. read more

Charidise - rose milk tea - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time coming into this chill spot, it gave off a nice comfortable vibe where you can hang for as long as you want. I did not sit down or order anything the first time there. Being there the second time I was able to grasp on the full experience being there with a few friends and having a drink. I ordered the large passionfruit green tea with aloe topping (not quite sure if that was the accurate name). Anyways it tasted amazing half sweet! I would totally come back and grab it again. But for next time I would change the topping because I think I have a slight allergic reaction to aloe, but it still tasted so good. Great spot to hang and even have study session with many people! :) Will be back when I'm near by. read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally had a chance to pop in. I love this stretch of Baldwin, and Charidise, a Taiwanese chain is a good addition to the neighbourhood. I like the self serve computers out front, but not sure why you can't pay right there, instead you have to head over to the cashier. The minced pork and drink I got was decent enough, it's just really hard to pay a premium price for basically fast food. Worked out to be about $15+ where I could get the same dish for about $7 in some random asian food court mall. However it's still nice to have an option in the area, but it might be hard for them to stay competitive in the fickle Toronto market. read more

Hubby and I were looking for a place to eat near hospital row and found this place. I was immediately impressed with the clean spacious interior and the tablet ordering stations when we walked in. We ordered ground pork over rice and beef teriyaki over rice. Our orders were filled quickly and served hot in nice round cardboard containers. Each of our meals were served with fresh fruit (apples), as well as a sliced hardboiled egg, roasted Brussels sprouts and a mini skewer of grilled zucchini. It surprised both hubby and I that our meals and 2 regular sized drinks (hot ginger tea and iced Charidise milk black tea) came to $40! The premium food and premium packaging probably account for the higher than normal prices for similar Taiwanese or Japanese cuisine elsewhere. Ok...so they do have nice sturdy wide-bottomed cardboard bags for takeaway of leftovers or for Ritual pickup orders. And they have lots of seating and a cool electric fireplace feature towards the back of the restaurant. It's a cool space to hang out with friends or possibly to study. I just wish the food was less pricey. Nonetheless I would probably return to eat here again because I appreciate the look and feel of the restaurant, the serving size of food was pretty generous relative to the price (I only managed to eat half of my meal), and the food was good. read more

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