I enjoyed the Black Truffle Shack Stack ($16.99) that I ordered. I love the taste of truffle and…read morethe melted cheese in the burger. The I Heart Butter Tart Concrete ($6.49) that I ordered was a little too much for myself. I did decide to go through and finish the ice cream / sundae just so I don't have anything to go. The interior of the place was properly though out and well designed. Self order stations are available to order from and the ordering interface is one of the better systems I have seen. When I dined in early afternoon on a weekday it was a rather slow day. There were a couple of Shake Shack employees constantly roaming about the premises ready to attend to any customer request. 1 such employee was thoughtful enough to serve me and a group of other customers some water. I have mixed feelings about the bathroom setup. Yes, it is clean and there were a few toilet rooms available, but it requires a code to be entered prior to using. The door screen shows as vacant but an employee still needs to give out the 4 digit code needed to access the toilets. I also found some issues with the water faucet sensors. It is inconsistently picking up my gestures resulting in an unreliable and unsteady flow of running water when I was washing my hands.

Second time to eat here. Second experience was for the new black truffle launch. Space is big and…read moreclean. Service is fairly quick. For the black truffle night, they had servers serving us which was a nice and new experience. Food was great!

The service was decent--not exceptionally attentive, but professional enough. The environment was…read moreclean and modern, but for the price, it didn't feel particularly outstanding. Overall, if you happen to be nearby, it's a good option, but I wouldn't specifically go there.

Tried Holy Cow Japanese Steakhouse recently and had a really fun experience. The food was flavorful…read moreand well-prepared--the steak was cooked just right, and everything came out fresh and nicely presented. What I really enjoyed was the interactive aspect of the meal. Watching the chefs cook right in front of you adds a lot to the overall experience. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout. Definitely a place I'd come back to, especially with friends.

P2 Thai Chicken Wings - The chicken wings were okay, quite fragrant…read more P3 Chef Nuit's Pad Thai - The stir-fried noodles were on the sour side, not highly recommended. P4 Pad Gra Prow - The best dish! We chose mild spicy, which wasn't spicy at all. P5 Khao Soi - Golden noodles, very delicious, the coconut milk flavor permeated the noodles, and the meat was quite tender. P6 Pad See Ew - It tasted like wide rice noodles, delicious! We chose beef and extra shrimp. P7 Coconut Sorbet - Coconut milk ice cream, not bad, a little too sweet, and had a little bit of coconut meat. Mango Sticky Rice - The mango sticky rice was average, nothing particularly delicious. P8 Thai Iced Tea - A little sweet and a little too sweet. Fresh Coconut Water - Very refreshing and fresh coconut water. Compared to other Thai restaurants in Toronto, this one was the best!

Started off with the shrimp chips, which were incredibly crispy and flavorful, the portion was…read moregenerous and great for sharing. For the main course, the beef pad see ew arrived piping hot; although it was a little on the saltier side, the flavor was amazing, and I loved the chili oil on the side. The highlight of the meal was the mango sticky rice. They nailed the mango-to-rice ratio, which is something many places that have this dessert struggle with. Service was super attentive and friendly throughout the evening.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: We had our office holiday dinner here and 15 people attended. We did a set menu which had 3 courses. The first course was Labneh with bread, hummus, & beef tartare. Second course was Lamb pide & pear salad. Third course was grilled branzino, middle eastern fried chicken, black truffle rice, and thrice cooked fries. Then there was dessert which was chocolate mousse cake & baklava. Because of my many food allergies the main server for our table was very attentive & specific in asking me what I wanted as modifications. For example I got a wagyu beef pide instead of the lamb. Every dish was really delicious, presented well & quite filling. I couldn't eat all of the food. Though I tried almost everything. Service: The pacing of the dishes was quite masterful. They really paid attention to when the food was going to come out. As I mentioned above the main server was very attentive to my food allergies. I really appreciated that as some restaurants aren't as attentive. The food was served family style so everyone could take what they wanted from the serving dishes. The dishes were served in little bowls along the tables with each bowl serving about 4 people. We had asked for one long table so it was a little snug. But we made it work. Ambiance: For dinner the lighting of the space is really dim. LOL. I would have appreciated just a little bit more light. The restaurant is in an old building so to use the washroom you had to go down two flights of stairs. The dining area is small also. But it's a pretty space. As mentioned above we asked for one long table to seat 15 people. I was expecting square tables but it was a bunch of small round tables pushed together. So the tables were really crowded with food from all the dishes. But the servers made sure to take empty serving dishes away as soon as possible. The music was a little loud for me so I had to yell to be heard. The place was packed though. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, the service & atmosphere. The restaurant is close to Roy Thompson Hall & the other theatres nearby so it's a convenient location as well. It's too bad this place is only open for dinner. I would have loved to see how they would operate a lunch time service. In any case, Byblos was amazing. I would come back here again to try other dishes! Note: Some of my pics of the main dishes didn't turn out so it's mostly desserts that are pictures

Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

Pastable is a food stall focusing on bowls of fusion pasta. The main components are one pasta, one…read moreprotein, one sauce, and three toppings. Everything is 100% halal. This is their second location, in a build with 3 other food vendors. It is mostly a takeout restaurant. There is a small counter where you could stand and eat. There are six set combinations. Or you can build your own pasta (BYOP) combo. On the soft-opening day (2025-01-20), they were offering an opening special of Mac N Cheese with BBQ Chicken sample and a drink for only $6.99. I ordered the following: 1. BYOP: Garlic Shrimp, penne, rose sauce, broccoli, black olives, mushrooms. It automatically comes with sliced green peppers and chopped parsley. 2. Opening Special ($6.99) x 2. For the BYOP, they didn't warn me it was medium spicy. I can handle it with a cold drink! The shrimp and penne were perfectly cooked. I loved the rose sauce. My choices of broccoli,  black olives, and mushrooms worked well together and with the base. The Opening Special was delicious; the Mac n Cheese part and BBQ Chicken were really good! Unfortunately, the BBQ was mildly spicy, and my son didn't like it; more for me! The customer service was good. It took them a long time to prepare the food (there were many orders prior to mine). But it was opening day, so hopefully, they will speed up their cooking. There is no free WiFi. The food stall is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-014

I just wanna say just go to Pastable and try it by yourself…read more Toronto's best pasta. The price, the service, the flavour and of course the side effect which makes you go back again and again and again and again....................

This is what I would call a hole in the wall. You don't come here for the ambience, you come here…read morefor the excellent food! The server was really sweet and very earnest in making sure I would be happy with my meal! I had their beef noodles with pickled cabbage. WOW, it was epic. Huge bowl and very delicious. The noodles were excellent! Satisfying chew. The pickled cabbage was a bit spicy, very bold and salty too. Definitely not for those with a delicate constitution. But if you like a wee kick in your mouth, this is perfect. I really recommend this spot if you want a great giant bowl of delicious noodle soup!

This place is one of my downtown go to spots when I want a solid, comforting meal. The beef noodle…read moresoup is rich and hearty with tender meat and chewy noodles, and the tomato egg noodles is great as well. The space is small and a bit cramped but feels cozy, and the staff are friendly and quick. I've been here many times, and I don't plan on stopping.

Really good! I got it delivered and what stood out was freshness of the food, quantity as well as…read morethe quality of it.

I was hungry. Stopped by pick up the chicken burger and also ended up with a Firni. Naan burger was…read moredelicious and a good size. Firni was a collapse of my will power. Service was friendly. They have plenty of seating space. I was asked to have a seat as I waited further my walk in takeout order. Try them

Where to start? Amazing food, amazing service, so friendly, so fast, so steamy, hot and cozy on a…read morecold winter night. The Gyoza were delicious, the cocktails were creative and decently priced, and the Ramen was the star

The seafood tonkotsu broth is rich and flavorful, a bit salty--perfect for dipping noodles, but too…read morestrong to drink straight. The cold noodles stayed a bit firm in the broth; if you like softer noodles, you can ask for hot noodles. The soft-boiled egg is sweet and delicious. The broth is slightly sweet and not very spicy, and the first sip reminds me of Korean tteokbokki. My teammate had this dish and mentioned the onions and scallions were a bit overpowering, masking the miso flavor. The chashu was excellent, nicely balanced between fat and lean, not greasy. The takoyaki is solid--crispy outside, tender inside, with big chunks of octopus. Definitely tasty.

Not entirely sure of what the vibe is supposed to be here it's cool, unique, but sort of loud and…read moredark inside. It looks like they are set up to have a nightclub after hours with the massive stacks of speakers having from the ceiling. The staff here was very friendly, and the menu was unique and intriguing. The deluxe sashimi | $48 (salmon, tuna, otoro, yellowtail, scallop, unagi) was fresh and delicious. The Sato Maki | $29 (yellowtail, salmon tartare, red pepper, chotto soy) roll, was also very enjoyable, the red pepper gave it a highly unique flavor. The star of the show for me was the Tentaculos De Pulpo | $36 (octopus, spicy yuzu, purple potato puree) was amazing. I could eat that every day, in fact it may be the best tasting octopus that i have ever had, and I have had quite a bit. While it is pricy for what it is, it was all excellent!

We came for the Jungle Brunch:…read more I do recommend reservations as the afternoon went, it got busy. They do offer free coat check upon entry. Inside, it's large, high ceilings, colourful area, the bathroom is located upstairs & one downstairs (accessibility) the upstairs one is all dark with lights We tried the jungle brunch fixed menu and the vegetarian several course menu. They do advise food will come as it's made so don't except to eat all at once. For the fixed menu, it came with miso soup, we got the shishito peppers, tako yaki (this was really good, wasn't expecting the inside filling to be so flavourful), chicken and waffles, steak and eggs. Everything was tasty! The dessert however was the highlight, taro ice cream was really good, the yuzu sorbet was very refreshing. Onto the vegetarian menu, the lychee ceviche was something we have never tasted before, this was sparingly really delicious. The Nasu miso (eggplant with apricot) was also a pairing we didn't expect to be as tasty as it was. Experience: During the duration of the brunch, hands on exotic was present with birds. He did an incredible job walking around introducing the birds, allowing everyone to take photos. There were also dancers coming along as well as girls dressed in animal costumes. The service was alright, some food was forgotten and brought when we are asking for dessert. Several staff were walking by cleaning up the tables. The manager also came by to tell us about their other dinning options for another time. Overall, this was definitely a different take to brunch which we did enjoy.

Great fusion place in the core of downtown Toronto! Small place so I'd highly recommend reserving a…read morespot. I got the pork ribs, mushroom soup, pork sliders and the pappardelle wild boar pasta. The pork ribs were good but lacks a lot of meat and the flavours weren't super unique, but still cooked well. The mushroom soup and pork sliders were absolutely delicious, and I love the way they do their fries. Pappardelle pasta had a generous amount of meat as well. The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste but that's a personal preference. Service was fast and they were nice enough to reseat us to a bigger table once they had space! We had three people and they gave us extra naan for the soup.

Tiny spot with an open kitchen, which makes you feel like you're at a chefs counter. The high top…read morebooth seats are extremely small though. The aren't deep enough and half your upper legs will also be hanging off the seat lol. Our server was nice but didn't seem to know anything about the menu and wasn't very attentive either. Service was also slow. We got a bunch of share plates including the short rib croquettes, cassava fried calamari, fried shrimp and coconut curry, lamb meatballs, molten cake, and blueberry cheesecake. The food and dessert were solid. I'd come to try their mains