I keep hearing that the popcorn chicken is really good here. If you've ever tried popcorn chicken at Bubble Republic and you like it, then you'll probably like it at Charidise. I've been to this place before but I never got anything to eat until I checked in for the first time on yelp. I think the layout is a little interesting. You order what you want on the screen and then you bring it up to cash and pay. Then they give you a buzzer and that's how the server knows where you are. It's very hipster looking and I do really like the way the restaurant is set up. It looks like it's more for students as both times I've came here, a lot of them had their laptops out and did studying/group work. Food is quite pricey here so be prepared if you're coming for a meal. Apparently the rice and noodle dishes don't come as a combo and that's why your bill will be kinda expensive. I think when I ordered my fried chicken, there was a promo deal so I was able to get a drink for cheaper. The food looked pretty generic to any other Taiwanese place but it was set up a lot nicer; aesthetically pleasing to my eyes. BBT tastes pretty good here but again nothing too special. Popcorn chicken tastes like your typical fried chicken pieces from Bubble Republic. 3.5* Food is alright imo because it tastes very generic. 4* I think I just really like the store looks and the way the food is placed. 4* for service read more

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Wonderful authentic , flavorful and delicious Taiwanese foods all the way around !! The popcorn chicken is perfect cooked , crispy and bite size ; and Takoyaki- you can taste every layer of spice, even my cat could not stop eating the bonito flaks from this dish . Thank you so much to all the chefs and everyone in the restaurant for their hard work ! read more

This will probably be my go to place for popcorn chicken. The chicken itself was not dry and not caked with batter. Of course, you cannot compare the popcorn chicken here to the authentic Taiwanese popcorn chicken you find in Taiwan. Upon entering you are presented with order screens where you simply place your order, a slip prints out and you take it to the cashier for payment. After you are handed your receipt along with a pager tracker that you place at your table. Note: be sure to wait for your drink as they do not bring it to you. When the food is ready, your pager tracker will vibrate and before you know it, a staff member is on their way with your food! Remember to clear your table/trays when you are leaving. Plenty of tables and room for students to study. There is a second floor (was not open when I went), assuming that when exam season rolls around they may open it to accommodate more students. I would definitely come back. read more

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So one big caveat. My friend and I are vegetarian so that limited our options a lot. You go in and order on the screens on the left, then take the chit of paper to the counter and pay and they order it. There are photos of the food but no ingredients list, which would have been really good to know. I got the vegetable udon noodles. The broth was kind of vaguely salty and I added hot sauce from a little packet, which didn't help enough. Several big chunks of broccoli, three of bok choy, some thinly sliced mushrooms and carrots, and the noodles. I love noodles but I couldn't finish them because they were so bland. It was basically a dollar's worth of food in warm water, and I'm starving. Had the peach lemonade which reminded me of Arizona iced tea. Nice but couldn't taste much peach. My friend had the veggie poke bowl and said it was nice but bland. A lot of rice. She didn't finish hers either. There were many happier tables of eaters so maybe put this was an issue only for the vegetarian food, or we were unlucky. read more

My boyfriend was raving about this place since it is nearby his home. We finally went and the moment I walked in I was shocked with how much space there was! There is a lot of room to sit outside and the seating stretches so far back on the main floor. My favourite place is the room with the window ceilings that provides a beautiful atmosphere with a lot of natural lighting. There is also another floor up and there are a lot more tables there and comfortable seats and even sofas! The last time I came by they were fixing the back of the second floor, maybe it will become an outdoor patio? The food was fine. I liked it but my palate, I guess, isn't as refined as others to make a judgement haha. I loved this place and came back many times but the last time I came by the AC wasn't working and the wifi wasn't working too (I studied there a lot)... On the plus side if wifi isn't something you really need and can do without, this place has tons of outlets for ya. :) read more

Charidise - Iced Americano, Royal Matcha Latte and a poutine :) - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've gone here a couple times and it has been alright but this time no. I ordered the black jelly dessert and it does not look anything like the photo. It came with tapioca, taro, grass jelly, red bean, some sour clear jelly stuff (idk what it is) and on top was a scoop of MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM (????). The tapioca and grass jelly was okay but the rest of it was not. The clear white jelly was sour and tasted not fresh, like it was rotten aloe. Not worth the $8.45. My friend ordered the calamari which turns out to not actually be calamari. It consisted of deep fried vegetables and squid? Be warned that you'll be eating onion rings, broccoli and fried red pepper as fillers with 3 rings of actual calamari. Save your money. read more

Charidise - Grass jelly pudding, not good. - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It was just okay to me. When entering, the vicinity looks like it has an interesting get-up -- meaning, the set up and system is different. Your menu's on the left and then when you order at the counter, you wait upstairs at a table of your choice and a different server somehow knows your dish and brings it to you via tray, accompanied by an apple. I will say the cons were, having to order water at the counter and wait to have it served to you other than having the server who came originally to bring your food to give it to you. If that made any sense. Anyway, the server said we could get the waters ourselves so my guest had to get up from the table to do so which took quite some time and I found it inconvenient for our meeting as it took some valuable time away. The upstairs seating overlooks a patio with a petite, cramped booth on the side. I don't know how to describe the decor but it's modern with a hint of retro? There's seating on the main floor as well. For food, I ordered the cheese chicken spaghetti which was pretty filling and had a heaping portion of spaghetti - needless to say I got full pretty quickly. The taste of my dish was standard and something I could easily make at home. My meal was about $15 Overall I don't think I would come back for the food but wouldn't mind trying their drinks next time. read more

Charidise - Grilled cheese chicken spaghetti - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Two words: popcorn chicken. To be frank, I haven't been to a place with BAD popcorn chicken, but if you're craving the best - I dare say, this is it. The food is good in terms of portions and taste but I can't say it really has a *sparkle*. I came here twice, once at lunch and once for dinner. At lunch it's really beautiful, the sun just shines through the windows while eating and chewing your tapioca. Dinner is a bit more busy where people are catching up or attempting to study. Charidise seems like a place that would be just right to get some work done or to just simply catch up with old friends. An improvement would be to really get better WiFi - it SEEMS like a great place to study but the connection is basically nonexistent. Popcorn Chicken Rice ($16) - just the right portion and nothing to complain about. Fried Calamari ($10) - great snacking food, almost would of been better with beer than with bubble tea. Almost. Bubble tea ($5) - actually not too bad if I was craving it right then and there. Not the best, but not rhw worst. Overall, I might come back again if around the area. It would be great for a larger group if we wanted to catch up or celebrate casually. Otherwise, there's so many other places I could go on Baldwin, Kensington or around the area for a more unique, satisfying dining experience. read more

Charidise - Taiwanese fried chicken - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This Taiwanese cafe offers typical options you'd normally find at places like these: bubble tea, rice dishes, snacks, etc. Part of the charm of this place is the modern yet cozy atmosphere. The place is large, boasting a ton of tables and seating (with lots of outlets as well). The large windows allows natural light to flow in, creating an open and comfortable environment. Since this place opened, I've been here many times and have always found the food to be consistent and tasty. My go-to dish is the popcorn chicken rice, which comes with a zucchini skewer, a brussel sprout skewer, a cold sliced egg, and an apple. I've always found the proportions to be very good compared to the price. I never manage to finish the bowl because it's layered with a lot of rice and absolutely LOADED with meat. The curry chicken rice is also tasty, though the curry itself is just standard (nothing as memorable as Kaiju or even Gyugyuya). However, while the food items are solid, the drinks are really meh. The bubble tea is super sweet and after trying several options, I haven't found one that has made me go "wow." The taro milk tea is nothing to write home about and the honeydew if passable. The honey milk black tea is one of the better options, as the rich taste of the honey goes well with the black tea. It's still nothing to go out of your way to get though. Overall, Charidise isn't where I go to get bubble tea - it's where I go for simple comfort food. I'd rate the food a solid 4/5 but the bubble tea gets a 2.5/5 from me. Side note: They offer a loyalty card which gives you a discount off of your order. Our order of 2 regular bubble tea drinks and 2 rice dishes saved over $5. read more

Charidise - Curry chicken rice (top) and popcorn chicken rice (bottom), though I stole a slice of the curry chicken cutlet! - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

[Location] 4/5 It is located at Baldwin Street, close to AGO, OCAD and U of T. [Service] 3/5 We ordered my drinks with an iPad. Paid at front desk. Picked up our drink and went back to our table. [Environment] 4/5 The restaurant plays soft music. It is an Asian-type Starbucks for study. [Drinks & Dessert] 4/5 We ordered logan dragon eye tea, red Bean Milk Black tea and molten chocolate cake. The drinks are good but the lava cake is too sweet and could have be better. [Overall] 4/5 With its handy location, you can spend $6,7 and study the whole evening/night. read more

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Baldwin Village now has a bubble tea place. A HUGE bubble tea place with an upstairs and downstairs. We wandered in here on a snowy day wanting soup noodles. The set-up is cafeteria styled and they they have a menu with noodles, rice, dessert, and bubble tea. I ordered the Taiwanese beef soup noodles. They were actually pretty good! Fresh noodles with tender beef. I had an apple as a side... it wasn't a fresh apple, covered in wax and it had a weird hole in the bottom. I chose to throw the apple out. The milk tea was disappointing. It was just watery, too sweet, and just not good and expensive. I threw it out unfinished. I can see how this place is popular for studying and a meeting place for students. However, with Chinatown so nearby and ramen places on the street, I'm not sure if I would visit again. read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So my friends and I certainly aren't treehuggers, but this restaurant made us feel incredibly guilty about all of the waste we were creating. From the bamboo plates, paper soup bowls, plastic utensils, bamboo skewers, and paper on the trays, all of it went straight to the garbage can when we were done. The worst part was that Charidise gives you tap water in the plastic cups, complete with plastic covers and plastic straws. The same ones you'd expect for bubble tea. And if you ask for refills, instead of a server getting a jug of water and leaving it at the table, they give you even more plastic cups and straws. There is no reason why a group of four should have eight cups by the end of a meal. By the time we were done, we were swimming in plastic and paper, and although the food was fine, this definitely marred our experience. So much waste. If the owners are listening, please change this ridiculous contribution to landfills that you're making every day. You have a beautiful space and a huge kitchen-- surely you can afford some real plates, cups, and cutlery? P.S. On a funny note, the entrees come with a bag of Doritos, which is just hilarious. (And, come to think of it, even more wasteful. Oh my.) read more

I've been on a journey of finding restaurants in and around the GTA where I can bring friends, and loved ones to really enjoy the moment. So a place with great atmosphere is a must! Charidise manages great food, very personable service, AND AMAZING VIEWS! I really enjoyed the presentation of this store, from how you order, to the vibe inside, and the patio above that let's you have an unobstructed view to the CN Tower is absolutely stunning! The popcorn chicken was caringly made, they didn't overcook the batter, and the meat inside remains juice. The bubble tea we got actually has flavour of tea inside, so kudos on that too! The patio, food, service makes for an amazing combination and left an impression on me and my friend that afternoon. We will be back, and with more friends, we're ready to vouch for this place when we are looking for a great place to hang out. read more

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Was so glad to find this place open at 11:30 at night for my group of friends. We desperately needed a place to chill and hang out in the early spring winds and Charidise didn't fail with these late night hours! Upon walking in you have the cashier and kitchen to your left, if you keep walking straight you can walk upstairs to the upper floor, and to your right are an abundancy of seats on high chairs and wall booths. I personally found the menu is quite pricey for its selection of fine tea and beverages selection and food but moreso the drinks than the food. The drinks were at least 6 dollars each whether it was tea, bubble tea, and flavouredin house made sparkling beverages (itallian soda you could say) and then additional for toppings which when i asked if I could have one of the bubbles, they were out!!! I was kind of bummed but oh well maybe next time (?) I ordered a pineapple soda which was made itallian style with the jam at the bottom and soda poured on top so to future drinkers. PLEASE SHAKE THE CUP BEFORE YOU OPEN otherwise you get a whole lot of pineapple/jammy goodness at the bottom and then all that carbonated water at the top. My friends ordered a hot matcha latte and both said were good, I'll take their word for it. The food always comes with a side of an apple, banana, bag of chips as I've read on Yelp but I wasn't offered that option when I ordered and was pretty surprised at first as to why I even had an apple on my tray in the first place??? Welp good to know after the visit. The popcorn chicken I ordered which I specified that I only wanted the popcorn chicken and not the rice that comes with it (cashier didnt hear me I guess?) but I got it anyways. It came with a nicely sliced egg and some sauce for both the egg and one on the side. Me and my friend found the popcorn chicken quite salty so we were glad the miscommunication during ordering gave us rice. Without the rice I would've chugged the whole soda I had in an instant. On that note the rice is PERFECT HERE omg I would live in their kitchen and just eat only their rice if I could. Overall, the location is pretty lit when it comes to layout and flooring of the entirety of the store but the food after a while would just be subpar for me. Thanks for having me though! read more

Charidise - Pineapple soda (Large for an extra dollar) and a matcha latte reg with our table locator thingy - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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3.5 stars The place has such a nice ambiance to it, perfect for studying, dates and just hanging out with friends. There's more seating upstairs and I believe they're renovating the patio so I'm sure it'll be even better once it's done. The food on the other hand is honestly just alright. Nothing blows me away. I had their minced pork rice and it was okay, a bit on the salty side. read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been waiting for this place to open ever since they started the renovations. The opening was delayed for around half a year and when I finally got a glimpse of the store front, I couldn't believe how different it was from John's Italian Caffe that used to take up that spot on Baldwin. This space is completely transformed and modernized for the student population. There are lots of seating areas with large tables which are great to study on. You order everything at the front when you first walk in. The drinks you have to pick up there but the food seems to be delivered to each table. I got a large Iced passion Aloe Lime Black tea with added tapioca, which cost me $6.40 after the 15% discount from the VIP card by paying cash. As many other people mentioned, 30% sugar is still a little too sweet; my fault for not heeding the warnings and getting it still. I just didn't want to take the risk of going for no sugar... The large Aloe pieces that came with the drink was pretty good. I contemplated getting some food as well during the 3 hours I was sitting there working, but decided against it for some reason... what came over me? Next time I'll definitely try the hot and sour sweet potato noodle, it sounds pretty interesting. Overall, a great space to just chill and work with friends. The music is not too loud and there is enough lighting for comfortable reading, at least where I sat on the second floor. The free wifi was pretty good after they fixed it. read more

Charidise - Passion aloe lime black tea, large, with added tapioca - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Thanks Tracy for letting us know about the grand opening special. I got the LikeaGe6ix large drink (Green Apple Green Tea with Green Apple Jelly) $6.49 less sugar less ice. Was still too sweet and tasted like bitter apple juice with sugar. Will try something else next time. Cup was sticky even before I touched it. Place has lots of seats and has a 2nd floor. They also sell lots of different types of food. Didn't try any of it since I had dinner just before coming here. read more

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Authentic Taiwanese flavour. Well-balanced meal. Adorable interior. The top floor is a great place for studying! #feedingdodo read more

Charidise - Taiwanese Basil chicken... Very flavourful. Check out Feedingdodo on IG for full review. - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great student hangout, if you happen to have money to spend. Charidise is located at the prime up and coming area on Baldwin. Easily distinguishable by its bright and modern store front. The restaurant is huge by any standard and beautifully decorated. They run a tight operation, customers order at the front, drinks are picked up on the side of the front counter, food orders are deliver to table side using locator coasters to pin point your location... (another word, once you've ordered, go and place the coaster onto a table you plan to sit at then go back to wait for a drinks...otherwise you might cause mass hysteria and kink in the service - Happened to a friend of mine. Definitely NOT me...so sorry again). Walking in, the restaurant is modern, clean, and bright. It is a massive space for if you want to hangout, chill, or even the dreaded studying. Service is fast and very friendly. Wait staff zooms by with food service at a constant pace. There are space upstairs as well as deep within the restaurant bough. We visited at around dinner time on a Wednesday evening, it was not too crowded. Although there were several items on the menu that was exed and unavailable, which was a bit disappointing. Prices there are quite a bit higher than what you would expect to pay at a snack place. Although if you see the space and the amazing packaging, the price is kind of understood. Portions are good and will fill you up. My boyfriend ordered the veg curried spaghetti and a regular Logan Dragon eye tea; the bill came out to about $21. The noodle was softer than how I would usually preferred, and the curry sauce is a bit runny and bland. The veggies had an array of level of doneness that was all together, not that appealing. Served with a deliciously sweet whole apple for an after meal pallet cleanser. However, the tea was the bomb. It was prefect in every way (except price) but I would definitely go back for that taste of heaven. I ordered the an order an order of popcorn chicken served with plum sauce, a Taiwanese mince pork with rice, and an iced Charidise black milk tea; came out to about $31. Although expensive, the chicken portion was decent. Probably one of the best popcorn chicken I've had in recent memory-A DEFINITE MUST HAVE. Bite-sized pieces, perfectly seasoned, and fried to a crisp. They paired it with a plum sauce that had citrusy notes that was quite a nice contrast. The fried basil leaves garnish gave a nice pop of colour and interesting flavour. I'd go back just for that. The minced pork dish was good too (too expensive for what it is), however, flavours were there. The bed of rice was nice cooked, fluffy yet not mushy. The milk tea was average and pretty standard. Overall, a lovely place to spend a date, an evening, or a study session. I'm hoping to come back every now and then. I would recommend this to everyone that wants to experience a Taiwanese snack bar. read more

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Clean tables and prompt service! Always love popping in to do some work. Prices have gone up recently while taste remains okay. If you're getting a drink to go it's better price wise and taste wise to go to one of the many stores on Spadina. read more

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This place offers reasonably priced Taiwanese staples. I had the popcorn chicken on rice, beef noodle soup, minced pork rice, and boba. The chicken is done right, with all the spices, tenderness and flavour; a good snack (forego the rice) between two people. The beef noodle soup was nothing special, but a cold day, this might be an excellent option. The minced pork on rice tasted great but the rice to meat sauce ratio could be better balanced. The boba had good tea flavour but nothing to go out of the way for. For a relatively cheap meal (under $15 with a drink), I can see this as a good spot to work & eat, or casually catch up over snacks and a drink. read more

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Environment: 5/5 Drinks: 4/5 Price: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Came here shortly after opening, and was shocked to see how big and nicely decorated this place really is. I can see it being a nice space to study in or just chat with a few friends. They offer a large variety of drinks and Taiwanese dishes which I will be back to try, but for now, I can only comment on the drinks. We ordered the Charidise Milk Tea (I'm a sucker for trying signature drinks/food) and the Passion Fruit Aloe Black Tea. Both drinks were excellent, but I found them to be a bit expensive (around $6+, and if adding tapioca to the milk tea, it was about $6.80 for the smallest size). I ordered the drinks separately, and it wasn't until my second order as I was about to pay, that I asked if there was a points card. That's when the cashier explained that there was a free membership card that gave 15% off every drink if I paid cash. I was a little disappointed they didn't offer it to me at any point until I asked and forgot to put in the tapioca I ordered, but since they were new, I won't hold it against them. I will be back to try more and I'm glad that there will now be a place downtown for when I crave Taiwanese food! read more

Was looking forwards to trying this restaurant since it opened, especially with the the selection of Easter-Western blended menu as well as its eye-opening seating size. Ordered: 1. Popcorn chicken 2. Fries 3. Lamb Spaghetti 4. Charidise Iced Black Tea The bill came up to about $35 - on the higher end. The food taste was above average, but nothing spectacular when parred to that of typical Taiwanese street cuisine. The popcorn chicken and fries I found to be a bit less crispy than ideal while the lamb chops with the spaghetti were better than expected. The tea, especially, was nothing extraordinary and did not leave behind a memorable aftertaste. The restaurant itself is very open-concept and can be a great spot for chatting and studying. Overall, the dining experience was mediocre but pleasant nonetheless. Not sure if I would revisit as a go-to tea spot when compared to the other teashops in Toronto. read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Checked out this spot at lunch! Very spacious and clean restaurant. Lots of seating which is nice for a change. It wasn't too busy over lunch so we ordered at the front and found a table as we waited for our meals. I had the beef noodle soup which was quite a large portion. It was flavourful and tasty though with lots of tender beef chunks. My friends had the popcorn chicken bowl and minced pork bowl which were both very good as well. I really liked that each meal came with an apple! Was a nice healthy snack to have back at the office. Overall it's worth checking this place out. I guess it's not rave-worthy for me just because I'm not the biggest Taiwanese food fan, but there's some great dishes here for everyone! read more

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Food's semi pricey but the space of this place is perfect for mostly college/university students. You lag at the front and the. They'll bring your food to wherever you seat (note drinks must be picked up on your own, kind of weird) I ordered the beef rice dish and the presentation in a wooden circular box was cool and different. My meal also came with a complimentary apple - kinda cute, but not sure if it's significance. I'd definitely comeback with a friend (or a group). They have this one table that can seat 4-6 ppl together and you sit starring straight into the view of the CN tower. Gorgeous! read more

Charidise - Special: $4 +tx (Oct 14, 2017) Iced black milk tea with pearls - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love heading to this place when I am catching up with my friends and want some quick and easy food or drinks! The atmosphere is very ambient and the space is large. There are a lot of people doing work here on their laptops and free wifi so it's a great late night spot. The takoyaki is a solid choice, but the drinks are pretty average. There are other food options available, such as rice bowls and other appetizers. read more

Located on baldwin street close to artic bites and the original kekou location. Space itself is massive with alot of seating area and an outdoor (covered) patio area and upstairs. The ordering system is quite straightforward.. you take a menu, place your order at cashier and you get a buzzer number. Similar to what other reviews are saying, if you ordered a drink, definitely stand close to the front as it is difficult to hear your number being called for your drink if you're sitting upstairs or at the back... but besides that, your food comes served directly to you. (They have a system where the buzzer will indicate which table you are sitting at in their system.. very similar to pannera) we opted for the minced pork rice combo and the popcorn chicken combo. Both our dishes came with rice at the bottom, a skewer of zucchini, a coupe Brussels sprouts and a hard boiled egg with some teriyaki sauce over it. The minced pork and popcorn chicken was both very generous in portion size and one little "bento box" can definitely fill you up! Price wise, if you're looking at getting a drink as well you are looking at paying $20 a person. It's not SUPER cheap but its quick and great if you have a taiwanese food craving! Service was also super friendly and servers are definitely there to help as needed. Just a little FYI - full of uoft students so it does feel as if you're eating at a cafeteria of a school... lol read more

I didn't know this place existed till I saw a blog TO video that was highlighting this restaurant. Having had a craving for Taiwanese style snacks and food for a while I knew I had to try this place out on my most recent visit back to Toronto. Servers and staff were friendly and very helpful. The store looks very well designed and had a clean look to it as well. It was also well lit which made the atmosphere very warm and welcoming. There is ample seating for groups of various sizes. After we had ordered it felt a bit like a cafeteria with seat yourself service. Location trackers were given to help servers to bring food to your table which was a nice touch. I had ordered the Taiwanese minced meat with rice dish and a side red bean shake. It was served with an apple on the side which was an interesting addition. The minced meat was good but it didn't have the same sort of taste as more authentic Taiwanese minced meat as theirs was a bit too saucy for my liking. Mostly because the sauce for it was sort of thick and heavy. I found the red bean shake was standard, it didn't taste powdery as I have found it to be that way at some other establishments. We also ordered some popcorn chicken for the group to share and this was as good as it gets, it had a good crunch and the chicken didn't taste too dry nor was it over seasoned. Overall I gave it 4 stars because it was a solid restaurant but it didn't wow me. I would go here again without question because it really is comfort food for me. read more

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Charidise is my go-to place whether it is dining at the restaurant or ordering take out through Foodora or Ubereats! Interior: - very spacious: lots of tables, outlets - back of the store has a fireplace and little booths - theres an area that can be closed off with a sliding door for people who want more quiet space Definitely a great place to study or do work! Chances of you finding a spot is very likely! My go to order: - one of their milk teas or fruit teas (i've tried almost all of them and they're all decently good!) - plum powder sweet potato fries - taiwanese fried chicken with plum sauce The ambience is also really nice! Lots of lighting, great music, super cozy couches, and very clean! The location is also conveniently located next to 2 popular ice cream/gelato places: KeKou and Arctic Bites! read more

I really liked the food here. We ordered a chicken curry on rice and a New Zealand lambchop on spaghetti. Both were quite tasty and filling. The menu has a good selection of food, drinks, and desserts (which I didn't get to try this time). I also tried the red bean milkshake which was nice and sweet. The apple they include with every meal is a cute touch. The building is two stories with ample seating for you to choose from. I saw people just hanging out, doing work, or playing games which made for a relaxed casual atmosphere. There's lots of windows and the second floor has a pleasant view of Baldwin street. There are a few negatives. The food is priced a little higher than I felt it should be. $17 for a two small lambchops on a bed of spaghetti is kind of pricey. Especially since all their cutlery and dishes are disposable. I suspect the price is high to make up for the fact that they don't seem to allow tipping. However, there's barely any waiter service. When they do deliver your food, they're relying on a tracking system that isn't most accurate. Be watchful so you can grab the attention of the waiter with your food if you notice them circling around several times. Make sure they can see your number! All in all, I'll be back even though I grumbled about the price a bit read more

Charidise - New Zealand Lamb Chop Spaghetti and Red Bean Milkshake - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a really good Taiwanese food inspired restaurant in DT Toronto. It is huge! 2 floors with hundreds of seats. So never have to worry about waiting in line or having nowhere to sit. The menu is simple, rice dish or noodles dish. Desert snack drinks. I ordered the minced pork on rice. It is fantastic! The flavour of the pork really pops in ur mouth. And u mix it with the rice, oh yeah! My frd ordered the teriyaki chicken which is also really tasty. Overall it is a really good restaurant but hope the price can be lower a little bit. The single rice dish costs 11.99 which doesn't come with any drink. I will compare it to papa Chang's which is also Taiwanese food restaurant in Markham next time. read more

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Had the popcorn chicken rice, ~$12, not sure how I feel about that...portion was pretty decent but would pass on the rice next time and just get snack size. The restaurant in its entirety is very nice though, there is a lot of seating space and very long. On the main floor theres a front seating area, a kind of middle seating area with a closed room, and a back seating area with a little fireplace. I would imagine this would be a nice place to sit down and read or study. read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is my happy place! The service here isn't the fastest, but you can tell they put a lot of effort into their food and drinks. If you dine in, they'll give you a tracker and personally deliver your drinks and food to you. Prices here are steep for drinks but the food is quite reasonably priced. I ordered the minced pork rice and Charidise milk tea. Was pretty impressed by the authentic taste! I liked that the rice was really chewy and the apple that came with the meal was a nice touch. They should provide the apple as an add on, as I noticed a lot of uneaten apples go to waste. Come here to catch up with friends, get a good study session in, or to try out some Taiwanese food! read more

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I decided to go here based on an Instagram post by tastetoronto. What drew me to this place is the presentation of the entrees. It comes in a container that reminds me of those bamboo dim sum containers. The cafe has two floors with ample seating. When I arrived (at 3pm on Sunday), there were about three-four people in line waiting to order and the place seemed 75% full so we decided to grab seats first. This place seems to be popular with students, I noticed all around me there were people with laptops and textbooks out. If you order food for dine in, you are given a tracker for the servers to bring the food to you. We ordered popcorn chicken with rice ($13), spaghetti with lamb ($16), and Taiwanese sausage ($7). As others have mentioned previously, included in the entree is a snack, you can chose an apple, banana, or chips. The spaghetti was decent, it reminds me of rose pasta. I would have preferred a little bit more sauce. The lamb rack on the other hand, was delicious. The herbs used to season the lamb perfectly complimented the meat. The popcorn chicken had the right amount of seasoning, wasn't salty and was perfectly crispy. The Taiwanese sausage was fried or something because it was crispy as well. I also liked that it wasn't greasy like how some other places make it. This place is a nice spot to hang out with friends, study, and enjoy a meal. I'd definitely recommend this place and will be coming back the next time I'm in the area. read more

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Taiwanese snack and food shop on Baldwin. There's plenty of seating on the 1st floor, so tons of students from nearby come here and study for a few hours. Their food and drinks are quite pricey considering their portions. The terriyaki chicken spaghetti was quite lackluster, nothing that special, and quite small in portion size. Some of their entrees though do come with a piece of fruit, usually an apple. There's free wifi, and not a bad study environment, but I wouldn't return just for the food or drinks itself. read more

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

This is the ultimate study/work place off meal hours. Plenty of seating, power outlets everywhere, spacious with high ceilings and calm Starbucksesque music. Once UofT and OCAD students find out about this place, it will become a study hall off campus. I had a latte and dessert pastry which were fine. Service was good. This is now my new local study/work cafe. read more

Charidise - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is really great if you're looking to catch up with friends, study, or grab lunch by yourself. The atmosphere is really laid back and it seems like a place you could stay for 2, even 3 hours. It's also really spacious and open, with two floors and a ton of seating. We came at ~4:30 on a Wednesday afternoon and it was actually pretty empty so seats were easy to find. The food isn't super cheap but the quality makes up for it. I got the popcorn chicken rice and passion fruit lime aloe black tea. My friend got the curry chicken rice and the strawberry yogurt drink. Our food arrived pretty quickly; I think we waited 10 minutes max. The popcorn chicken is superb and perfectly cooked. My only complaint is that the sauce they gave me wasn't enough for the entire portion of rice so some parts were bland. I also liked how they included an apple with both of our meals. One thing I really liked was the aloe vera pieces in my drink were really big - not the typical tiny pieces you find in those aloe drinks. My friend said his drink tasted good but it also tasted exactly like those yogurt drinks you buy in the grocery. It started to get super busy at around 6:30-7 so make sure you come in early to beat the dinner rush. read more

Charidise - Popcorn chicken rice was loaded with chicken - Desserts Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing new spot at Baldwin street along with a big spacious eating area. I ordered the popcorn chicken and minced pork as well as a snack Taiwanese sausage. Apparently if u go late night (after 10 pm) and order a dish you get half price if you order a snack along with it. Hence the sausage we chose to order as well. The place is well lit, great for instagrammer goers if you like the aesthetics food and loungey feel to a place. It's got two floors and plugs everywhere prime place to study and it closes late 12 at night. Of course there is wifi! :) The food came at a reasonable time and it comes with a table tracker so you seat wherever and the server will come to you. But the drinks you go and get yourself upfront. P.s. Get the hazelnut ferrero rocher drink even the lady who put in my order was like it's amazing! Which it is! It's not too sweet which was great cause I hate overly sweetened stuff. read more

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This is a nice spot in Baldwin Village for Taiwanese eats. There's a good selection of rice and noodle dishes, as well as drinks and desserts as either a nice complement to your meal or a sweet snack. Their bubbletea is pretty good - better than the average bubbletea you can find in downtown Toronto and comparable to the ones you can find in the suburbs. Despite no extra modifications, the drink had just the right amount of sweetness with nicely cooked tapioca. The mango cheesecake sundae was my favourite part of the meal. The vanilla soft serve doesn't overpower the cheesecake crust. The mango is a little more on the sweet side - would've been nice if it was a bit more sour. The lamb chop spaghetti had nicely cooked pasta with a good amount of sauce. It was delicious but doesn't really stand out that much. Unfortunately, the baked cheese chicken rice took nearly 30 minutes to arrive. I only learned of this when I asked the cashier after waiting 20 minutes for my food. The chicken breast was juicy with a good amount of cheese. The zucchini skewer and brussel sprouts were a nice addition to the dish. While it was delicious, I wish the servers would have informed me of the wait time as soon as I ordered. Overall, I would rate this place with a 3.5/5, but I rounded up to give them the benefit of the doubt. It's definitely a must-visit place if you're craving Taiwanese food downtown and there's ample seating. If you feel like studying here, Charidise also has a lot of plugs for your convenience. read more

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Food: Popcorn chicken and bbt are amazing here!! Takeout/Foodora: friend ordered beef noodle soup from here and it was a disaster. They literally had it in a paper bowl and plastic lid on top. All the soup spilled out and the bowl was squished. We complained and received a new bowl.. This time they just double bowled it....Please use plastic containers next time and separate the noodles and soup!! It was so soggy. read more