My sister and I came here on a Sunday morning and we were the only people there for a good hour or…read moreso. We both shared crab cake and fried portobello eggs benedict. I liked the mushroom more than the crab cake as the crab cake was quite dense and not very memorable. The house fries was very hot and crispy, not overly seasoned so you can season it to your liking! The portion size was excellent and we were both very full by the end of it. The restaurant is located on the top floor and it was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations. They also had some cute music playing as well. The restaurant is clean and service was nice.

Tried Chillax Eatery for the first time for the Tantan ramen special for $9. Close to Sheppard…read moreYonge subway station, there is a grocery/convenience section downstairs for some takeaway snacks. The dining area is very cozy with cabin vibes and decor. Large windows with natural lighting as well. The ramen itself was better than expected! Comparable if not better to the chain ramen spots, didn't really have any complaints. Good portion, slightly bouncy noodles, and the favouring was spot on. Definitely worth $9 at half off! Service was also good, wasn't too busy on a weekend and you get a small jelly at the end. The orange in the water is a nice touch as well. Will definitely be back to try the other items!

This place has been around for 3 years if I remember correctly. And I remember their food was quite…read moredecent last time when I visited with friends. But unfortunately, this time we got a bit disappointed. Platter was filled with cheap/frozen fries that I don't event want to put it in my system. Salmon udon looked so sad, and we couldn't finish it. Cocktail was not bad though. I liked their lighting and decorations. The server looks cute but doesn't seem to be knowledgeable when we had questions (and keep forgot our requests..) I support local businesses and hate to say this. But probably I may not come back anymore as now there are many other fusion bar options available in North York. *This is only personal opinion, and your experience might be different. I'm not mad or anything haha. Just being honest about what we had that day hoping this helps other Yelpers to decide where to visit or what to eat spending their precious time and money :)

Cute little Chinese izakaya spot at Yonge and finch. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol…read morebecause the drinks are strong! Service was good. No complaints. This spot only opens at 6:00 so when we got there for 7:00. The place was cold and still warming up. And everytime the door opened it would Get cold over again so that was the uncomfortable part. The dishes had flavour nothing spectacular. The only dish I really liked was their poutine and curry udon. The rest were ok. Lots of spicy choices too

We stopped by Midnight Market thinking it was still an after-hours club--fair warning, it isn't…read more But the staff was super friendly, and since they share management with Big Trouble, they gave us free cover cards, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the bulgogi dumplings, turnip cakes, miso mushroom udon carbonara, mushroom black garlic spaghetti, and the red curry chicken rigatoni. Everything was genuinely great, especially for the price. For a spot so close to the clubs, it's an awesome place to grab food during a night out. We had someone in our group who's gluten-free, and they were happy to sub rice noodles into one of the dishes. It was thoughtful of them to accommodate, but the rice noodles soaked up the sauce too much and clumped together, making it hard to eat. Still, overall the food and experience were solid, and I'd definitely go back.

The food was great! I believe I got here during the happy hour and it was buy one get one free so…read moreof course I doubled up! In this economy I have to eat as much as I can on a dollar LOL I loved the Asian ambiance with the signage, the lights, the paints, everything. Our server was fantastic. She let us know the faves of the customers and things that we should try. Depending on our taste palette. I would definitely recommend you go p

We were running errands in Oakville and decided on this spot for lunch…read more Given it's a franchise, we set our expectations. What a pleasant surprise! Extensive menu, spotlessly clean place, from the tables to the condiments to the sparkling restroom. The chicken/shrimp manchow soup was gingery and bursting with flavour. 5/5 The chicken and vegetables were well prepared, crunchy vegetables and barely a drop of oil. 5/5 This is a Halal restaurant. Service was EXCEPTIONAL. Highly recommend.

We had just arrived in town after a long drive and were happy to find a good option close to our…read morehotel. The menu is pretty extensive and it was hard to decide what to order. I love the concept of the place and am not sure I've ever seen this broad of an Asian fusion concept before. I decided on the mango chicken which was quite good; the chicken was lightly breaded and fried and still crispy in the sauce. The flavor was good; it's labeled as spicy but definitely wasn't. They do have chili sauce on the table though so easy to add more heat. Heads up that rice is not included and needs to be ordered as a side if you want it. Entrees came out within minutes of ordering and beat our spring rolls to the table by a fair amount of time. Service was good and we really appreciated that a staff member asked us if we wanted the shade next to our table pulled down so the sun wouldn't be in our faces. Location is in a strip mall with plentiful parking.

I had high hopes of this izakaya but unfortunately the expectations fell short…read more The vibes were fun, but the restaurant is quite cramped and a bit too loud. I felt I had to shout in order for my friend to hear me who was sitting right across from me. I ordered: - brussel sprouts ($12) - tasty but salty - shrimp risotto ($22) - rice uncooked & salty - corn croquette ($10) - this was good - skewers sampler ($34) - quite overpriced for 6 skewers - forgot what drink was call but it was $8-$10 and was also very bland Everything was just overly salty. The only items I would order again is the brussel sprouts and corn croquette. However, portion size was quite small and not worth it overall.

The service is incredible here, and the vibe is cool-chic. Just loving the atmosphere here…read more As for the food, don't expect it to be a "traditional Izakaya" here, but that's not a bad thing. They do the "traditional" dishes with a twist / fusion. For example, the black cod is usually feel heavy with the miso based sauce, but they added some acidity to the sauce and they made the black cod taste rich and light (not to mention the black cod was perfectly cooked); traditionally the Brussels Sprouts would be finished by tossing balsamic vinegar over it. Sometimes that would still feel heavy. Instead, they tossed it with strawberry vinaigrette. So the acidity is very light and not too sweet. We finished our meal with the Yokai Signature Maki. Yes, they SHOULD be proud of this Maki enough to put their name on it. They hit it on the nail with the taste profile. I have a zero tolerance with spiciness, so they put the spicy mayo on the side, and I encouraged my wife to dip the Maki with it. She confirmed my suspicion that the spicy mayo took the maki to another level. We definitely will come to try other dishes. Edit: they comped us a slice of Matcha Cheesecake. While it is still not my cup of tea, but I was very impressed with how good it taste. My "dislike" is with cheesecakes because they feel heavy. Though it is still on the heavy side for me, but as soon as I spoon in a bit of the strawberry sauce, it just lightened up the whole thing. They have successfully amazed me with how well they play with taste.

First time visiting this restaurant. The restaurant itself was nice and relaxing. I loved the whole…read moreatmosphere, very fancy. Our waitress was very nice, friendly and tentative. There were so many food options on their menu, I had such a difficult time deciding what to order. Everything we ordered was so delicious with so much flavor. The matcha latte was very strong and I loved it.

It's been a minute since we were last here and what we noticed was that the menu looks very…read moredifferent with a name other than Glass Kitchen on it. We were then told that the business will be going through a rebrand with a new name and new menu offerings. For the moment the only thing that has changed is the menu. The exterior and interior is exactly the same. Flavours are very Asian fusion with things like kimchi fried rice and bi bim bap but there are also more mainstream items such as Rigatoni Alfredo with chicken and short rib Benedict. Flavours are still good with decent portions. We were checked on several times so service was good. What was a miss was how the food came out of the kitchen. Food came out sporadically with the last dish a full 10 minutes after the first leaving that person sitting and waiting while everyone else ate. This is still a very popular place. It was almost full for a Monday lunch.

Stumbled upon this restaurant one night and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere, decor and…read morevibes were great. They are a viet bbq/tapa style restaurant. We ordered the milk bread with house butter and durian butter. If you like durian, you will like the durian butter! We also got the spring rolls which were great. For mains, we got the crispy hai nam rice which is exactly what it sounds like. It's Hainanese chicken rice but with crispy chicken and it was pretty good. Chicken was a tad dry though. The pho was also good, it is very similar to Nam's pho if you have already tried their pho. Overall it was pretty solid!

Came here with some friends for dinner. We didn't have a reservation but the staff said they would…read morebe able to seat us for a bit over an hour until the group who has a reservation comes. Service was quick and attentive. I got the brisket and ribs. The flavour was there but I wish the brisket was a bit more tender. Definitely make a reservation if you plan on coming here!

Location/Service This place is near the Yonge/Finch area (a…read morebit more south of Finch near Empress Walk). It's on the second floor of the building, so it's not hard to miss the sign and location. Parking is available around the block - just make sure you're eligible to park there to avoid any tickets. Inside is pretty big, can probably do big group sizes as well with privated areas. Staff were friendly and nice, and can speak English if you have any questions. Food They do charcoal BBQ kind of setup - so I find that a bit more flavorful compared with gas. Their meat selection is pretty premium - although not AYCE - it can fill you up pretty quickly. The meat gets cooked pretty fast too, cause it does become very hot with the charcoal - so it's better to coordinate with everyone to not overcook the food. There is an AYCE dessert bar on the side, which there's a chocolate fountain and a lot of different fruits or small snacks available, including marshmallows to finish up the meal. This place is always packed - the only thing I wish it would work better is their booking system. Even at 9pm, there were 50 tables ahead of me? That's so crazy!

Meat AA7 is such a fun twist on the usual KBBQ/JBBQ experience. Definitely worth a visit!Instead of…read morea gas grill, they use charcoal, which makes the whole experience feel a little more unique. The restaurant is located on the second floor above Hero Tea. I've been here a few times now, and definitely join the online waitlist before you go, especially for dinner or on weekends. It gets very busy, and since there's no time limit for tables, the wait can be quite long if you don't reserve or join the queue ahead of time. This visit was with a party of five on a weekday, and luckily we were able to book a same-day reservation. The menu has a great variety of beef, pork, seafood, and vegetables for grilling. Our favourites of the night were definitely the Lemongrass Dai Style Beef Plate and the Aromatic Wood Pepper Beef--both were well seasoned and flavourful. We were also celebrating a birthday, so we ordered their birthday meat "cake" ($36.99). It was such a creative idea! It was a layer of thinly sliced beef, with pork jowl arranged on top to look like a flower. Definitely a fun surprise for anyone celebrating. There was also a complimentary sauce bar with plenty of dipping sauces, seasonings, and garnishes. If you have a peanut allergy, though, be sure to check the labels, as some of the house seasonings contain peanuts!! They offer self serve and refillable potato chips, shrimp chips, and fresh tangerines. At the end, everyone gets a marshmallow to roast over the charcoal grill, which was such a fun touch, followed by your choice of a popsicle. You can choose from Melona, a milk ice bar, or a black sesame ice bar (black sesame was the favourite at our table!) Their drink selection is also worth checking out. They carry a lot of unique Asian beverages that you don't often see elsewhere. We tried a pear-flavoured bottled soda that was refreshing and something completely new for us (although it does have sort of a cough syrup after taste) Overall a great dining experience with endless selections!

The food tasted so great - every dish was unique and flavourful. I felt like the duck and steak…read moresauces were the exact same so that was a bit of a miss. The portions are also quite small. They had just changed the menu when I came here but I was really excited to visit for their old menu that I heard great things about. Overall, food was good but the different mains tasted too similarly. Service was wonderful. Our waiter was super kind, took photos for us and recommended things based on our taste. He was incredibly great at checking in and making us feel valued. The ambiance of this place was my favourite thing. I love the detail put into the decor of this place! Super vintage, abstract and the gold accents were beautiful. It felt like out of a story book.

Came for dinner on a weekday. Our party did not all Arrive…read moreon time but the staff was still able to accommodate and waited until everyone to arrive before ordering. Got the tasting menu and it was good. It was busy but the staff were still very attentive.

Service was good and food was delicious…read more We got fried rice and bulgogi, overall it was yummy! We got here at 5pm on a Sunday. It was only a couple of tables that had customers. Shortly after, the whole place got so packed! So I guess that's something to watch out for in terms of timing. I specifically preferred this place because of the location and good parking spot. Overall, I'd go back here again.

Spicy Stir-Fried Squid and Pork Belly…read more I could hear the wok going absolutely crazy in the kitchen, so my expectations were high before the dish even arrived. It came out sizzling on the hot plate, with the oil still crackling. The pork belly was thick-cut but perfectly sized for one bite. The real surprise, though, was the squid. It had that firm, springy chew you get from grilled squid, but the flesh was also surprisingly thick and substantial. It felt like an indestructible little fighter that just wouldn't give up. Every bite turned into a tiny tug-of-war between my teeth and the squid, and I genuinely loved the texture. The shredded onion, zucchini, and carrot each added a different texture, with the zucchini especially helping cut through the richness. Almost every chopstickful had some meat plus two or three strips of vegetables. The ratio was pretty much perfect. It is on the expensive side, though. I checked Jindallae afterward and a similar dish there is around $22, making this one roughly 30% more expensive. A little disappointed that I didn't get the eggplant banchan I'd heard so much about. The side dishes I did get were simple and very home-style in their seasoning.