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    Chat Bar

    4.2 (70 reviews)
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    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Beef skewers
    Pauline W.

    Friendly service, environment is not bad. Located in Silver Star Blvd plaza, lots of parking Food is good,

    Denise W.

    Came here fo their winterlicious special. The most amazing their about this place is the service. The waitresses are all so nice and almost run to ur table to fill your water and clear your plates. Skewers were really good.the chicken cartilage and pork belly were the best in my opinion. The only thing I did not like is that th hot plate they put on ur table to keep ur food warm is not actually warm. Coming here in the future I will eat faster.

    Watson C.

    This restaurant has pretty good quality overall. I especially enjoy their fresh oysters, which they prepare exceptionally well. I'd definitely recommend giving them a try. 呢間串燒店嘅quality都算唔錯,我特別鍾意佢嘅生蠔,處理得好出色,一定要試吓。

    Kenneth M.

    Great service and good food. Variety of options and not expensive! During my visit, my water cup tasted a bit soapy. Not a dealbreaker but I came here with non-chinese speaking friends and we had a hard time understanding the staff.

    Clewah R.

    Decent sized restaurant with booths. Street parking available in front of the restaurant. Food: not the best compared to their other locations. But very quick service, I would've preferred if the skewers were actually served hot. The hot plate didn't do a great job. Service: friendly and quick Tip: only cash or debit

    Wei L.

    Amazing authentic Chinese BBQ place in Toronto! It is my go-to place when I'm crazing for BBQ. I have been ordering from Ubereats couple of times and finally got the chance to dine in yesterday night. -vaccine passport and ID check - the food is amazing and fresh-made -the service is friendly - the vibe is good for friends gathering/meet-up - close to TTC ( may be difficult to find a parking lot on busy weekends) In general I like it and will be back soon with friends.

    Kimchi fried rice  On plate: top-pork belly, bottom: short ribs  In bamboo plate: beef skewers
    Maya L.

    Have been wanting to come here for a long time since I really like skewers :) I came here with a group of friends and ordered lamb skewers, beef short ribs, beef skewers, pork belly skewers, king oyster mushrooms and kimchi fired rice. The mushrooms, lamb and pork belly were amazing! Very well seasoned and charred just the right amount. Definitely recommend giving these items a try. The other items we ordered didn't stand out to me as much. The kimchi fried rice especially had no flavour. All I tasted was sesame oil and a tiny bit of gochujang.

    Lotus root, chicken skewers, beef skewers, lamb skewers, garlic shrimp, eggplant
    Rachel L.

    The food was pretty good. Love how well everything is seasoned. They have a hot plate with a candle at every table to heat up the skewers. Don't order their noodle soups, we tried both their beef noodle and hot & sour noodle, and they were both super disappointing. The service was great and staff were all very friendly. We went on a Saturday night and waited about 20 minutes for a table for three.

    Tania E.

    Shiluokou has a very strong cumin flavor. There are many food choices, including eggplant, mutton, chicken, beef, and Zhongyou Xiaobian's favorite fried steamed buns The price of the food is quite satisfactory. Generally, there are 4 skewers for 9 mosquitoes. I can really turn my pockets If you want to have dinner in the same big class frd, I believe this room is a good choice

    Helen L.

    I came here with a group of friends (8 of us). I was happy to see that this location was larger and had more seats upstairs. The ambiance was the same as the Scarborough location, so no complaints in that aspect. I'm so happy we went in a larger group which meant we get to order more varieties to share. Since my last visit at the other location, I was definitely excited to try more dishes. We ordered a bunch of different meat skewers (not all are shown as I was too busy eating), okra again, edamame, cheese corn, oysters, and clams. The clams were really tasty, so we had to get another order for the table. It was a fun time and our bellies were full. I was happy to return with a larger group of course, and I recommend coming here with your friends so you can eat all the things!

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    Jennine K.

    This place is so good and so filling! We ordered a lot from the menu but we definitely didn't need to . Loved the mackerel especially, it was so good! Staff were very kind and quick as well.

    Beef short ribs, pork, and lamb skewers / IG @mwy.eats
    Michelle W.

    Came to Chat Bar with a party of 10 on a Monday night around 6pm. We decided on the spot last minute so we had no reservation, but they were able to accommodate us in the upstairs space. We were the only people upstairs but by the time we were leaving the rest of the upstairs was also full. What we ordered: - Lamb skewers - Beef skewers - Grilled sausage skewers - Beef short ribs skewers - Pork belly skewers - Grilled mackerel skewers - Grilled Squid - Corn Cheese - Spicy beef tripe pot with: - Beef tripe - Lotus root - Enoki mushroom - Cuttlefish balls - Yam noodles - Braised pork on rice - Kimchi fried rice - Grape Suntory My Favs: - The lamb skewers were the most flavorful of the meats for me - The grilled sausages had a hint of sweetness to them that was nice - The rice dishes were a good side to all the meat - Corn cheese was nice and cheesy Final Thoughts: Fun experience having a mountain of skewers to feast on, but the seasoning had everything tasting kind of the same after a while. The skewers also get quite salty and oily after a while so the rice dishes were a nice way to break up the meal. Service was a tad slow with our party having to ask for napkins and utensils multiple times. The seasoning wasn't to my personal taste and I think you can get better value for the price elsewhere, but still a good place to grab a meal with friends and I'd come back.

    Beef Tripe Soup
    Andy L.

    When we first walked in, the atmosphere and design of the place was very unique and different than many other restaurants I have been to, and I personally loved the rope lightbulb aesthetic. As for the BBQ, there were a wide variety of options to choose from and included a beef tripe soup with 5 skewers you can include in the soup. Sadly, there's only a selected number of options to choose from to add to the beef tripe soup, which doesn't include much of the meat choices. We had decided to get the beef tripe soup, which came in a huge pot that was unexpected but was pretty flavorful with the skewers we got! Also, the beef tripe soup doesn't actually come with tripe, which is kind of unfortunate. Aside from that, we also got the Lamb and Pork Belly skewers which were fantastic! The Chicken Wing skewers were kind of dry and could have had more flavorful, but overall I would definitely come back to this place for more Chinese skewers!

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    like the skewers, oysters are awesome, beers are cold ,you can't go wrong

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    The food reminded me food at the resorts in Cuba. Everything was overcooked and same taste and low quality.

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    Juicy Dumpling

    4.2(720 reviews)
    13.5 kmChinatown, Alexandra Park
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    The service here was quick and efficient. They are a very busy spot…read more The ambiance is average, it is a bit cramped inside and there is a good amount of seating, however you may have to wait for a table, fortunately we did not. The food itself was fantastic. Delicious soup dumplings, and really good spinach dumplings as well. We loved everything we ordered and were super happy with the food we had. There were many options between all of the restaurants around and we were not disappointed.

    If you're craving authentic, delicious dumplings in Toronto, Juicy Dumpling is the place to go!…read moreLocated in the heart of Chinatown on Spadina Ave, this cozy little gem offers an extensive variety of dumplings, both steamed and fried, that are filled to perfection. The pork and chive dumplings are a standout, bursting with flavor and topped with a savory soy dipping sauce. While the menu is simple, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. The atmosphere is no-frills, but don't let that fool you--the dumplings are definitely the star here. The service is quick and efficient, perfect for grabbing a bite in between exploring the bustling streets of Alexandra Park. If you're in the area and want a taste of traditional Chinese dumplings at a reasonable price, Juicy Dumpling should be at the top of your list!

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    Chopfire - Signature Spicy Grilled BBQ Fish ($39.95)

    Chopfire

    5.0(5 reviews)
    13.2 kmChinatown, Downtown Core

    I've been craving Szechuan-style whole grilled fish for the longest time, so I was really happy…read morewhen I stumbled across this spot while walking on Spadina. The posters outside caught my eye, and I decided to come back with a group of three friends to try it out. We came a bit late around 8 PM, and most of the fish were already sold out except the original. We ended up ordering the Signature Spicy Grilled BBQ Fish ($40), a whole fish served bubbling hot with three toppings (potatoes, spam, and lotus root). You can choose between catfish and turbot, we chose the turbot fish. It looked extremely spicy, but the spice level was actually perfect. It was a bit on the oily side, but pairing it with rice balanced it out nicely. The fish was very tender and buttery, everything tasted amazing! We also ordered the Stir-Fried Egg with Tomato. The eggs were soft, the tomato sauce was rich. Not to mention the portion size was huge, we even had leftovers after eating until we were full. The restaurant itself was spacious, clean, and had plenty of seating. I think they were doing some sort of promotion so they gave us a $25 off coupon, though it expired pretty quickly so we didn't get to use it. I'd definitely come back for that grilled fish.

    This is a new Chinese restaurant featuring Hunan and Szechuan cuisine. The spicy dishes emphasize…read morespiciness, not numbness. A few of their dishes come out on a sizzling plate with flames underneath. They are still in soft-opening mode with several specials. You can see the menus via a QR code. The Hunan cuisine is listed as "Hunan Noodles" and the Szechuan cuisine is listed as "Chopfire Menu". The Szechuan dishes are listed with 1 to 3 chilies representing the spiciness. If you can't handle spicy, then avoid eating the chili pieces and you might "survive". The restaurant decided to minimize their food offerings so that they can focus on refining their dishes in terms of quality and taste, including from customer feedback. We ordered the following: 1. Signature Spicy Grilled BBQ Fish ($39.95). 2. Home Stir Fried Beef ($21.95). 3. Bullfrog with Baby Ginger ($19.95). 4. Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Pork ($15.95). 5. Drunk Oolong (charcoal roasted oolong tea base) x 2 ($5.95 x 2). 6. Lemon Taro Balls ($7.95). We also saw the following: 7. Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Green Pepper Noodle Soup ($9.99). First 10 customers each day, only pays $1.00. 8. Ink Painting Cocktail ($5.95). The Signature Spicy Grilled BBQ Fish came out on a huge sizzling platter. The BBQ Fish, a Turbot Fish, was very fresh and flaky, easily coming off the bone. There is no head attached like at typical Chinese restaurants but it would not have fit in the platter. The platter had a delicious sauce (soupy consistency and not sweet), luncheon meat slices, lotus root slices, and two other vegetables, along with chili pieces. The entire dish tasted great together with the various flavours. The menu listed it as 2-chili spicy but I could handle it by avoiding the chili pieces. The Home Stir Fried Beef is tender. It is listed as 3-chili but I could handle it by avoiding the chili pieces. The Bullfrog with Baby Ginger has the bullfrog cut up in little pieces; no you don't see a whole frog! The meat was actually good but most pieces have bones in it, so it takes time to eat it carefully. There was ginger slices in it but it, but we thought the slices were quite large! The Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Pork was very delicious! It came in a sizzling plate. The Cauliflower was flavourful and was not crunchy and not too soft. I've never had preserved pork slices before; it was quite good, not as salty as Chinese preserved vegetables. The Drunk Oolong has comes in a small bowl a with gin and ice. On the side, they include pieces of the charcoal roasted oolong tea leaves so you can smell it; quite a good smell indeed. You can also order it without the gin, which is what I ordered for mine (since I don't drink alcohol). It was such a nice drink! The Lemon Taro Balls dessert was pretty. In the centre was a slice of lemon. The customer service was good. There is plenty of indoor table and counter seating, including a small private room at the back. There is also an outdoor patio during warmer weather. There is pop music playing in the background. There is no free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are two gender-neutral washrooms downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-026

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    Chopfire - Beautiful modern interior design is a treat for your eyes.

    Beautiful modern interior design is a treat for your eyes.

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    Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Pork ($15.95)

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    King's Noodle Restaurant - BBQ Duck and Roast Pork

    King's Noodle Restaurant

    3.2(466 reviews)
    13.4 kmChinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
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    Legit HK-style noodles - I'm lovin' it! This is Cantonese fast food but 10000x better. Seemingly…read moresimple yet so good. They are the masters of the craft, indeed. The noodles were perfectly textured, crunchy, and bouncy. The soup was made according to HK standards - the proper way with dried shrimp flavor. It was rich and strongly flavored that way. According to the HK expert, mom, that is the proper and legit way. 100% approved. The price is right on point for a quick, simple meal. The waitress was straightforward, and the tea is not an extra charge. Just be careful as the tea is super, super hot. The noodle shop is my cup of tea as I'm familiar with places like this. I love it. It is the Chinatown feel. Lots of older folk eating there and not in a rush. They're reading the newspaper or chatting away. So don't be too worried if it's not the cleanest place as everything else more than makes up for it. The food is legit; the environment is legit. Check, and check.

    Big mistake to eat there, I told him at least three different times that I needed the food cooked…read morevery very soft. Took them three times taking it back and cooking it more. You can only pay cash which is strange. I've never seen that anywhere else. The Bill had five dollars added. I couldn't understand why the bill was so high then I found out that they decided to add the tip to the bill before they gave it to me, but didn't tell me, so I could've paid the tip twice and not known it. We will never set foot in this place again. I am forced to give it one star it deserves none.

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    Mott 32 - Xiao long bao

    Mott 32

    4.2(26 reviews)
    13.9 kmDowntown Core

    Mott 32 absolutely feels like one of those places where the entire experience matters just as much…read moreas the food. From the moment we walked in, the space already set the tone.. dark, dramatic, elegant, and beautifully designed without feeling overly stiff. It has that upscale energy that makes dinner feel like an occasion before you've even ordered anything. Food-wise, there was a lot to love. The signature apple wood roasted Peking duck was definitely a highlight, especially with the tableside carving, which made the whole experience feel even more polished and memorable. The skin had that beautiful lacquered finish, and the duck was rich, flavorful, and very satisfying. We also ordered a few larger dishes for the table, and I really appreciated how everything still felt refined without losing that comforting, indulgent side of Chinese dining. Some dishes leaned rich and luxurious, others were lighter and more aromatic, so the meal never felt repetitive. Service was another standout. Attentive without hovering, smooth without being too formal.. exactly the kind of service you hope for in a restaurant like this. Overall, Mott 32 is absolutely the kind of place I'd come back to for a special dinner, celebration, or just one of those nights when you want the meal to feel a little more elevated than usual.

    Finally back for dim sum…read more First off, they need to fix their reservation system. Don't accept 1:45pm reservations if the dining room closes at 2pm. Also, when we call to check if dim sum is being served, it makes sense to inform us of the dining room closure instead of having us come in anyway. We settled for eating in the lounge which ended up being good because bartender, Aiki?, was excellent as our server. Really great. Ordered the following: King prawn Har gow: standard. Not worth the premium Mott charges. Miso black cod dumpling: not good. Wouldn't order again Shredded Peking Duck Spring Roll, Sliced Vegetable : Excellent. We loved this! Nice and crunchy. Delicious duck inside. Good vinegar dipping sauce. Good volume Hot & Sour Iberico Pork Shanghainese Soup Dumplings: Fantastic and unique. The dumplings don't really need dipping sauce since inside there is a hot and sour soup along with pork. These are unique and delicious. Fried Wagyu beef taro croquette : pretty good but really tasted like a Jamaican patty Cold noodle with shredded duck : very generous with meat. Honestly a lot more than any other restaurant that serves this. To be fair no one charges this much either so it should. Flavour could be stronger but certainly decent. Fresh Mango, Coconut, Glutinous Rice Roll: nice fresh dessert. Our favourite. Frozen xiao long bao with chocolate and nut: Tastes like a mochi. Not bad. Dragonball Zen - fun name. Delicious drink. Jasmine Dragon Ball Infused Tanqueray Gin / Peach Liquor Lime / Rose Water / Mint / Seltzer Over $200 for this meal before tip. It's premium an debatable if with it. Will be back but just occasionally.

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    Dining area level 3

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