Came here with some friends for dinner. We didn't have a reservation but the staff said they would be 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! read more

Electric Piggy BBQ - Brisket and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Stumbled upon this restaurant one night and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere, decor and vibes 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! read more

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While there is limited parking, going early enough meant there will be ample table space. Since it is more for tapas/bar food, there is a 30-45min wait if you arrive at peak meal times. It's a beautiful restaurant though and had good vibes. Service was good although it did slow down as we reached peak lunch time. The items that took the longest to come were the pho but this was acceptable since we weren't in a rush. The satay pho had a good kick to it and there was quite a bit of rare beef inside. Next time I would probably do a little bit of everything for their toppings. I think more noodles could have been added for a large pho but I was full. Next time I'd come to try more of their bbq items and appetizers. It's a bit of a splurge but definitely has a unique menu! read more

Electric Piggy BBQ - Satay Pho with Rare Beef (Large) $18.99, Crispy Chicken on Hai Nam Rice $18.99 - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I came here on a Friday night and was able to get a table without a reservation. This place gives fusion lounge bar vibes. It's really cute and well decorated. The space is a bit tight and a little noisy. The food is a mix of Vietnamese tapas and classic dishes. I got the milk bread and spring rolls to start. The milk bread came with this durian butter which was interesting... the bread was nothing more than a dinner roll. I love the spring rolls and perfect starter for sharing. I had the pho and it was good. The broth is nice and well seasoned, though not as fragrant as others I have had. The fried chicken and mashed potatoes were a hit, the potatoes were so creamy. The chicken rice was average, probably wouldn't order again. The menu is extensive and so much I want to try next time. Sadly the service sucked, they were so slow in giving us menu, water, taking orders. No one checked up on us, and had to flag for the bill. I would come back once more to try their other dishes. read more

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Came back for another visit and ordered a couple of different items from last time. In addition to the salad and crispy chicken we added a order of: Spring Rolls - love the way they come in little rolls as opposed to 2 large ones cut in half; perfectly crispy Bone Marrow Carbonara - unfortunately this was a miss. It's basically carbonara pasta with bone marrow you scrape off from the bone. Sauce wasn't very flavourful and a bit too watered down. Still a good second visit. read more

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A cool, modern take on Vietnamese food. This place is really busy and for a good reason! Their menu has many items indicated as a "favourite". I found it funny cause almost every item has the "favourite" symbol but everything tastes good! I love the decor inside. Lots of lights, florals and greenery. There is limited seating though since it gets busy - Maybe 10 tables of 4 on the outside perimeter and another 5 tables of 4 on the inside. We got the razor clams, 12 wings and beer special (after 8:30pm), smoked beet and pig ear salad, brisket and ribs and bun bo hue. The 12 wings and beer would have been such a good deal except the drink was pretty watered down. We brought it up to the waitress so hopefully they change that in the future. The wings were crispy,m and delicious. The razor clams tasted good too, but it only comes with 4. The smoked beet and pig eat salad was one of our favourites! Unique, flavourful and good crunchy textured. The brisket and ribs were another favourite. Tender and flavourful. The bun bo hue was good too. Service could have been better. One of the waiters wasn't that friendly. We still had a good time though and enjoyed the food. I would come back to try their other dishes. read more

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Great modern, unique and interesting Vietnamese inspired dishes! The Soy Butter Shrimp, Bone Marrow Pho, Razor Clams, Brisket and Ribs, and Pork Jowl were my favorites. Crunchy soy butter shrimp was jumbo sized in a super savory Soy Butter XO sauce. Certainly portioned well enough to share, but you may not want to. :-) Bone Marrow Pho was rich, rich, rich,..... The Pork Jowl was glazed tender and fatty. The Sour Sop smoothie was totally refreshing and cut through some of the richness of the meal. Grab a reservation for sure because the seating is tight. Even for a weeknight the wait for a table was about 40 minutes. read more

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Electric Piggy in North York delivers bold, fusion Vietnamese flavors that hit all the right spots. The interior is very vibrant. I started with the calamari appetizer. Super crispy, tender rings with a zesty aioli that wasn't greasy at all. For the main, I got the pho with satay broth with everything meat. Rich, nutty peanut-sesame broth clinging to wide rice noodles, loaded with brisket, meatballs, herbs, sprouts, and all the fixings. The satay broth added creamy, umami depth without overpowering the pho's soul. Portions were generous, and it came with a side of fresh greens and lime for that bright finish. Service was quick and friendly, even during a busy lunch rush.If you love pho with a twist, this spot is a gem! read more

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fantastic meal @electricpiggy_viahe yesterday, everything we ordered was just perfect! The bone marrow and brisket pho was tender and flavorful, and the crispy chicken was fresh, juicy and not oily at all! The husband went for a cold Vietnamese coffee and I had the Drunken Piglet- both were aromatic. The cocktail was impressive - it was smooth, velvety, tangy and nutty...just the combination I like! I was happy to see a local business so busy and still provided such prompt, friendly service. They also serve brisket platters and banh mi. Will definitely return for them, and more cocktails! #electricpiggy #visitmarkham . . read more

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Its a vietnamese resturant with a little twist. serving BBQ I tried there marrow pho - the broth is really clean with the marrow it makes it have nice flavour. Tried there Mussels too they are fresh but prepare to handle spice it has a good kick They are fill up pretty fast. Staff was super nice and kind they do make nice conversation. Shop is super nice decorated. read more

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Inexpensive and was nice to try once Came here because I was in the area and was looking for something new. Saw Vietnamese bbq which is unique for me so I decided to give it a try. It's located on a standalone building designed to look like a typical bbq joint. Points for that. Including the slightly grungy feel. Service was nice and attentive. They noticed my table was rocky and tried to fix it. Also noticed my jacket fell and helped get it for me when I didn't notice. Food wise, it was inexpensive but was ok. Best dish was the razor clams. Hot, and flavourful. You only get 5 though. The key is the green sauce which really elevates it. Ok was the pork jowl. They give you a lot of rice paper wraps and they even separate each one with a sheet of paper to make it easy to grab. Downside was the wraps had dry hard edges which took away from the experience. Portion size was nice though. 1/4 beef brisket was mediocre at best. It came out cold/ slightly warm. It had distinct Asian marinade on it and the red bbq sauce they give you tasted like it had gochujang in it. Overall this was a miss to me. Overall, an interesting try and fairly inexpensive. But not worth coming back. read more

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Looked up this random place because was in the area (Costco). Was surprised to see this very shiny bright establishment in this random area- it was festive inside with so many people, xmas decorations, warmth. The menu looked extraordinary - so many snack foods you don't normally see at vietnamese restos. They also have cocktail menu - fusion drinks; and a festive bar with bartender in dining room ; interesting fusion idea rare for a viet resto . Enjoyed the bone marrow pho soup - great broth and bone marrow. My bf ordered the pho sate and was not too pleased - i also thought it was a bit different, not ur typical pho sate - maybe peanut butter or something. The octopus was delicious and special and taste explosion. I just didn't like the small makeshift table we were given because of how busy the place was. We have to hunch now a lot and it's very difficult to eat pho, hunched down - the soup just doesn't go down properly. But I noticed the other tables in the central dining room also had same low height compared to chairs. If I come next time, I definitely will not sit at these ones. So uncomfortable to eat. Would come back to take my family - but maybe wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Only if in area. read more

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The food was pretty good at a decent price point. The interior is clean and decorated. Their staff asked us what to order before giving us a menu and forgot we asked for the bill. The seating was very tight and not enough hooks for jackets. They don't have a double door, so it can be cold sitting near the entrance. Overall, it was a decent experience and good vibes. read more

Electric Piggy BBQ - pork jowl and mini springrolls - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

In a busy pocket of Markham, this restaurant stands alone but its environment is very warm and inviting. A lot of tables in a small space. Musics loud but in a good way! Food was so comforting. Pho with bone marrow, always a reliable choice. Pastry baked right over the mouthwatering Vietnamese stew. And very garlicky scallops,yum! We have been back twice since and everything is just so good! In the summer they have patio seating as well (from which the great music can still be heard loud and clear so no missing out there). read more

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Finally got to try electric piggy with the family! Definitely a unique location with great decor and a fun looking menu of Viet Asian dishes. We sat on the exterior which is still inside, but looks like an added sort of seating space. They put these Christmas lights which we asked them to turn off because it's all over the walls and it was flashing non stop. It was really hard to enjoy because it was really annoying for us. They said they'd see if they can make it stop flashing and literally never came back to help or give us an answer. To the food! We had a few different dishes. I didn't get a chance to photograph everything because our table was a bit cramped. Clams were delish. Not too salty with just the right amount of spice. I liked this one a lot! The calamari was not great. The relish that came with it was really bitter and the calamari didn't have the best texture for us. We ordered the ribs and brisket which was very enjoyable. A tad salty but delicious for meat lovers. I really liked the brisket. Really great deep flavor. The bone marrow pho was great! A nice clean broth and good savory flavor. It was a comforting bowl of noodles! The Hainan chicken rice was really good. I liked the brothy rice and the chicken was well cooked. I love the dipping sauces they provided too. Definitely a good order. The satay vermicelli was also great. It's pretty straight forward but I loved the amount of herbs tossed in there. Great flavor without being overly salty or saucy. I feel like that would be my regular order if I were to come back. The food was good over all with just a few misses, but I think there's some pretty strong competition in the GTA for great Viet food and service. I think this place is over hyped a bit. It was kinda uncomfortable and cramped despite half the restaurant being empty, nevermind being constantly surrounded by flashing Christmas lights. I wasn't a huge fan of the experience over all, but that's not to say it was bad. It's just my opinion and I would not likely pick this place again in the future. But I'm still really glad I got to try it once and I enjoyed the visit. read more

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So I've been here a few times, and every time it's been consistent and a new menu item always crushes me to the gills. They're BBQ kitchen I think is separate from their main, and man it's better than bbq I've had in Texas, memphis and Kansas. Super succulent brisket, and a hint of Asian in the dipping sauces get the large plate and you won't go wrong ($30). Razor clams (20$), tornado shrimp (20$), bo kho puff pastry were to cry for. I haven't tried their pho yet, as there were way too many special dishes to indulge in. I wish I lived closer and could pound beers down and have all these sharing plates. read more

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Checked out this place with a friend I havent seen in a while. He suggested and it looked interesting. Parking lot was a little tight but I ended up getting a spot. Interior was clourful and interesting. We sat outside in the covered patio and tables were on the small side. The food was great and the restaurant had an intersting take on vietnamese food. Razor Clams to start. They were nicely seasoned but there were not to much too them so I would skip unless you love Razor Clams. Butter Shrimp came highly recommended by the server and they were good. Nicely presented and the dish had a surprising kick of heat. The fried chicken on bed of mashed potatoes. The chicken was good but the mashed potatoes were the star.. so smooth. Mized BBQ plate was delicious. With juicy brisket, fall of the bone ribs and mini cornbreads. The dipping sacue that you brush on was a nice touch. More on the asiany side with a touch of hoisin. Seafood curry had a nice subtle curry flavour, not over powering that went well with rice. It reminided me of Oyakadon with the egg. Delicious. Teh seafood was chopped in smaller pieces underneath the shrimp. Perhaps would of been better with bigger or full size pieces of seafood, but the flavour was there. Would def come back again and recommend checking it out. 4.5* read more

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This place is like the best of what downtown has to offer, available to us in Markham. Absolutely delicious food.. I've had about 5 different dishes and they're all 10's.. Their pho from their other restaurant Nam was already my #1 so obviously these guys are going through with that here. But their other dishes... their fried chicken and mashed potatoes bang and last night I absolutely lost my mind with this protein heavy meat dish "Bo Ne Bone Marrow"... As per their menu, it has cubed beef (served medium rare), pate - which is a finely ground meat, sunny side up eggs, a small portion of juicy marrow, ham, and a big fat bun to soak up all the juices with.... Damn my mouth is watering all over again.. The service is also great. I'm not gonna lie, these guys spoil me with extra drinks on the house sometimes! Anyway, this place is an easy reco for me.. probably my fave joint in Markham and top 3 in the GTA. read more

Electric Piggy BBQ - Pho with marrow - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Easily one of the best dining experiences we've had in a while! The food was soooooo good. The brisket was so juicy and flavourful. All the dishes were packed with flavour, the portions were great, and the prices were definitely reasonable. Will definitely come back for the banh mi and more of the brisket! The ambiance the restaurant also gives is very unique. You feel like you're transported into a lively colourful outdoor space! read more

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Fried Chicken Island - $18.99 (TAKE OUT) Buttermilk fried free-run chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy, plum gel, and pickled vegetables. As someone who loves fried chicken and mash, this dish sounded promising but didn't fully deliver for me. The chicken had a nice crisp and was well-cooked, but the mashed potatoes were on the runny side and the gravy was just okay. The plum gel didn't add much, and the pickled vegetables felt mismatched with the mash and gravy. Presentation wasn't particularly appealing (though this may have been due to takeout). I'd skip this one next time. Savory Jowl Bites - $16.99 (DINE IN) Grilled pork jowl, vermicelli, hoisin, and thin pancakes, almost like a Peking Duck wrap with pork. The meat was flavorful and tender, though a touch more juiciness would've been nice. Biggest drawback was the limited number of pancakes, which made it tricky to wrap everything properly. I still prefer the classic duck version, but this was a solid starter and great for sharing. Bone Marrow Carbonara - $20 (DINE IN) Rich and indulgent with a proclaimed pho-infused bone marrow, beef and pork cha la lot, cheese, and garlic. It's very creamy and heavy, so best shared to leave room for other dishes. Decadent, but worth trying if you're in the mood for something different. Unfortunately, there was a piece of hair in this dish but they remade it for us. 1/4 Lb Beef Brisket - $13.99 (DINE IN) Smoked AAA beef brisket with peppered edges and deep 14-hour smoky flavor. Tender and flavorful, with a house BBQ sauc madee with sesame oil and chili. Pickles and jalapeños cut through the richness nicely. It's served with a small muffin that resembles cornbread. Note: Parking is limited. read more

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The vibe is lively, can get a bit loud but that's ok. Three of us ordered to share: the razor clams, the bbq platter and bun Bo hue. The razor clams is $15 for 4 pieces; it was cooked just right but overall nothing spectacular. The bbq platter was yummy, the best dish of the night, brisket was not dry, flavors were good. The bun Bo hue, again , not bad but nothing spectacular, there are better bun Bo hue in town. read more

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Seems like a lot of family likes to come here. It was a short wait for my mom and I at 6pm. we see the bigger groups made reservations. We had razor clams. Bone marrow was ok. I've had better and you can cook it yourself. Dan Dan noodles was ok. Can't remember what salad we order that was needed to cut the grease. My mom enjoyed the fried banana dessert .. more so on the ice cream than the deep fried banana itself. Our water was probably new, friendly but not trained well. He said he hasn't tried the food yet but he recommended what was popular through his service with other patrons. At the end of the meal we lais the bills he brought us change and j asked for the receipt. He said he threw it out and didn't bother to offer a reprint. probably his first day there read more

Electric Piggy BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Call me very pleasantly surprised by this sister resto of Nam 1 and Nam 2! My friends and I are OG customers of Nam 1. Once it went downhill in quality we hopped over to Nam 2 which is good but hasn't quite hit the tall heights that Nam 1 once did pre-covid. Enter Electric Piggy, a fusion viet bbq concept. I came with low expectations (even though my friends hyped it up) because of how we saw Nam 1 deteriorate in quality over time. That being said, I think this place might be my fave within the restaurant group. Grilled razor clams: $$$ but absolutely delicious and brought to the table on a still sizzling hot plate (see vid). Grilled scallops: Not as showstopping as the clams when they arrive but the temperature on these is perfect. All the seafood is served ripping hot. I think I could prolly crush 50 of these without blinking an eye. For me it's scallops over clams all day. Nammer's wings: These are taken straight from the Nam menu. Great all-time wings. One of the best menu items at Nam which they carried over. Roasted cauliflower salad: Didn't try any of my friends salad but she said it was tasty! The plating was very pretty as well. Grilled pork jowl: Comes w/ vermi and the portion is nice and big. Me, personally, I think pork jowl is a lil too fatty (even though it DOES taste nice). Brisket & ribs: Prolly the best menu item imo. The ribs and brisket were extremely tender. The smoke was more muted on the ribs I'd say, which is why the green sauce they put on top of them gave more flavour (ribs were my fave thing on the platter). The fatty brisket was melt-in-your-mouth but I think the lean brisket had the most flavour. Plate comes with two cornbreads and some homemade pickles. Loved the pickles, didn't care much for the cornbread as they were kinda dry and didn't have much flavour. *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* Fried chicken island: This was a sleeper hit imo because the mash potatoes were so incredibly smooth and buttery. The fried chicken, while good, wasn't even the main star of the dish LOL. It was the gravy and the mash (friends were in unanimous agreement). Crispy chicken on hoi nam rice: The rice was mid. The crispy chicken leg was awesome (and huge)! Really liked the ginger scallion sauce on top of the meat (I did think it could've been more pungent/flavourful but that's a nitpick). The broth and chili sauce on the side, chef's kiss. They need to improve the rice by getting more flavour into it. Charcoal grilled pork chop on hoi name rice: Again, the meat was grilled impeccably. Amazing flavour. Huge portion. Rice needs improvement. Service at this resto is MUCH better than it's older counterparts imo. The gentleman who served us was very helpful w/ the menu and brought us extra napkins, plates, utensils and water frequently. Seating is weird. They have this sort of mixed outdoor and indoor canopy concept going on (you feel like you're seating in a greenhouse or a log cabin; it can get squishy if you have a big group like we did). I can't believe I'm saying this, but Electric Piggy is a heavy hitter in my books. Will definitely return! read more

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I came here for the brisket and ribs and I was not disappointed. The ribs were delicious and tender. This was a genuinely good and filling meal. I was a bit confused about why the mangos were not orange, but the waitress informed us that they were not growing in the peak season right now. Nevertheless, the mango salad was delicious and had unique flavours. The ambiance was very cute with the Christmas decorations still up! I really liked the effort they put into decorating the restaurant! read more

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Service for this place was so good. So welcoming. Didn't rush us. The food was good. I want to go back to try other things for sure! Such a cute little restaurant with indoor patio seating...lots of seating! Definitely returning! read more

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The vibe is great. Although the space is very tight, our group of 5 had a great time. Only issue was we find hard to put all the dishes on the tiny table. Food was great and portion was generous. Must order the bbq platter, the house bun, grilled pork neck, grilled octopus. The deep fried banana dessert is great and very nice presentation too. read more

Absolutely one of my favourite places to eat. I go back at every opportunity. The oysters and brisket with ribs are my favourites so far.

Came here expecting to try a fusion on Texas BBQ viet style, but left with more of a "neo" viet vibe. We ordered the rib & brisket combo, The razor clams, the traditional pork chop & rice, Chicken on a island, and the milk bread. While I was most looking forward to the BBQ combo, it was just average. The rest of the meal was outstanding though. I had the lowest expectation for the chicken on mashed potatoes, but was really taken back by the sauce. It had a tangy asian style sauce high in acidity which really elevated the dish overall. The seafood were also really outstanding as the garnishes added not just texture but freshness. The service were also really friendly and even gave us a complementary knuckle with meat to gnaw on, courtesy of of their pho broth. read more

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It wasn't what I was expecting, my husband wanted to try it and loves BBQ. I thought it was going to be BBQ Texas style fare. But this was so different and so incredible. If you can imagine the food tasted even better than it looked, and it looked like something out of a magazine. Even if you think it's a little pricy, it's not. Portions were a good size and the quality more than warrants the price. The servers were good, they were very attentive, brought extra's like cutlery and more water before you had to ask. It was very professional service. We started with the scallops on the half shell. I usually don't like them, but wow, seasoning perfection, scallops cooked perfectly. The pork cheek was very tasty. Then the calamari for the first time ever in any restaurant was not overcooked. It was tender and not rubbery. I loved it all. The bone marrow was excellent. The person preparing it knew what they were doing or had been very well trained to get it right. The pasta was lovely and creamy. I'll be eating the leftovers soon. The ribs and brisket were very tender. The lemon grass was there, not overpowering, it added to the flavour. I tired the pumpkin spice coffee with Bailey's. It was the best. I'd like less ice, but the flavour was very pumpkin, creamy, rich. If it came hot, I'd choose one every morning or in place of a dessert. I've eaten in many different restaurants over the years. Food wise, this was better than most Michelin star restaurants I've eaten in. Presentation and flavour were incredible. At first I was little cold, I had to put my scarf over my shoulders, but warmed up after a while. I don't think the place is particularly weather proof. I'm a little heavier and had trouble fitting between the chair and table because of the chair arms. Still one of the most comfortable restaurant chairs once I was seated. I loved this place. I'd go back in a heartbeat, and the only place I'd go back to for the marrow. I strongly recommend anyone give it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I've never seen a more jam-packed place than Electric Piggy BBQ! Despite its close quarters, there's definitely a reason why this place is always busy. For appetizers, we had the calamari and the Vietnamese spring rolls. I was pretty pleased with the portion sizes, and the spring rolls even came with some noodles, pickled veggies and a whole stack of herbs. The star of the show is the brisket. The brisket is super soft and melt in your mouth, especially slathered in their bbq sauce that they provide you. It paired wonderfully with the side of milk bread and garlic butter. The satay beef was good as well but not sure if I would order again. Service was pretty fast, and since we sat at the bar we got to watch them make everything. There isn't much space overall so if you're planning on ordering many dishes it's better to space them out. I'll be coming back to try out their ribs and brisket platter, along with some of their other sides! It seems pretty hard to get a table without reservations (there was a big lineup all crammed by the door), so I'd definitely call 2 days in advance. Definitely some great eats here! read more

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Decided to spend a Friday night dinner here with a friend, partly because the name caught my eye and felt too fun to pass up. Ended up being a very good choice. We shared Savory Jowl Bites, Scallops, Crispy Chicken on Hai Nam Rice, and the Brisket & Ribs. The whole menu feels like a mix of fusion and deeply rooted ethnic flavours, which made it a bit of a surprise in the best way. The pork jowl was tender and had that pleasant bounce to it, and wrapping it in the thin house-made wrap with their hoisin sauce was such a satisfying bite. The wrap itself was light yet sturdy enough to hold everything without falling apart, probably one of the best wraps I've had in a while. The grilled scallops had layers of flavour, starting with the scallion oil and tobiko, then a mild hit of laksa leaf that refreshed the palate without overpowering. It was a clean but flavour-packed bite. The Crispy Chicken on Hai Nam Rice had rice full of fragrance and flavour on its own, almost like it could be a dish by itself. The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy under the crisp skin, and worked so well with the rice. The Brisket & Ribs were a highlight for me. The brisket didn't need sauce at all, the seasoning was well thought out, and every bite was tender and rich. The ribs had this coconut aroma in the glaze that gave them a little twist and made them stand out even more. If I had to note one thing, it's that the table for two felt a bit tight with all the dishes we ordered, but the staff did their best to make it work, even during the busy Friday dinner rush. With food like this, full of well-executed flavours and thoughtful details, I would definitely come back to try more. read more

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A new Vietnamese BBQ tapas spot in Markham. They also have a lot of seafood options that you can pick from. The spot is small so seating is limited, but they have a heated patio that is open when it's cold as well. Came with a toddler to dine here as well, and noticed that the server kept putting hot plates in front of the child (sizzling razor clam), even though we kept insisting them to move it to the side (where we made an opening on the table for them). This happened a couple of times with multiple of the dishes, just something note if you're coming here with small children to be careful. Overall the food was tasty, seafood was great. The seafood items all have the same seasoning and toppings, would be even better if the flavours were different per seafood item. Here's what we got: Savory Jowl Bite 4/5 - Juicy and delicious. Great for sharing as the pieces are cut bite size. Comes with a bit of noodles on the side as well. Deep Fried Spring Roll 5/5 - Loved this! The filling was tasty and it was fried perfectly. Love that they cut the spring rolls in half, making it an easy dish to share for the table. It also comes with some noodles on the side for you to eat altogether with the fried spring rolls. Saigon Chicken Slaw Salad 3/5 - Think it lacked some chicken in our salad. It was a great palette cleanser and was a refreshing dish if you're eating all the heavier items as well Seaside Slay 5/5 - Razor clams that come on a sizzling hot plate. Topped with some fried garlic and herbs. Delicious and cooked perfectly - not too chewy or overcooked at all. Wings 5/5 - The best! They're the same wings as Nam (sister companies) and this is always a hit! Crispy wings, juicy interior, topped with chopped green onion sauce. Lime sauce on the side is a must! Viet Charm Scallops 5/5 - Nice seafood option, they're really good if you're into scallops! Saigon Flavor Bomb 5/5 - Oysters were the star of the show. They were plump oysters topped with their sauces, fried garlic and herb. Loved that it was a mouthful of oyster, felt pretty bang for buck. Brisket & Ribs 4/5 - Juicy, tender pieces of meat. It was good, but I would still stick to the seafood items instead. Pho Hanoi 4/5 - A great addition to this meal, since everything is BBQ'd, this noodle soup really brought it home for us. Comforting pho that can be shared with the table. Overall a great spot to check out, as there aren't a lot of Vietnamese BBQ restaurants in the area. The seafood again can use different toppings and flavourings but still very tasty! read more

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4.5/5 A friend referred us here. Similar to many Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto, the restaurant is decorated with many faked hanging flowers and faked plants but it actually looks quite good. The restaurant is not big with a narrow strip of covered patio tables. Services are on par, foods are fresh and delicious, better than many of its Vietnamese counterparts. The Vietnamese coffee is far too strong for us. Prices are reasonable, we'll visit again. read more

My mom & I came here for an early dinner on a Friday evening around 5:20 p.m. The restaurant isn't very big so there were no tables left inside. They do have an enclosed patio section with that is heated but we were seated at the table right by the door so every time the door opened, we would be blasted with cold air. The décor for the enclosed patio also isn't as nice as inside. For our appetizers, we ordered their Lotus Blossom salad and fresh baked milk buns with durian butter. The milk buns were soft and warm & the durian butter is exactly what the name says. You can definitely taste the durian in it. We didn't really get a chance to eat our salad as the food came out quickly so we ate the hot items first. For our mains, we got the razor clams, 1/4 lb. beef brisket, smoke pork jowl dish, and pho with bone marrow, smoked brisket, prime rare beef & sous vide egg. The razor clams dish was small (only 5 pieces) with very little flesh but was tasty. It was served with two different types of dipping sauce which we did not even use as it was full of flavor already. The beef brisket was very tender however the dish came out room temperature. Can't really recall the flavors of the pork jowl dish but only that it tasted fine. We really enjoyed the pho however our bone marrow was just all fat (?) as you can see in the picture. The sous vide egg in both the pho and pork jowl dish was cooked nicely. After we finished everything, we went back to the salad and it was nothing special. I couldn't even tell when I was eating lotus roots. The service is quick & efficient. The servers are really kind & helpful. Even though it was busy with people waiting for tables, we never felt rushed. In fact, it took us a while to flag down someone to get the bill. Overall, I find this place to be overrated though it was good enough to warrant another visit to try other items on their menu and hopefully get seated inside. read more

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Your calamari looks good and taste good, your brisket is just ok, your ribs is a bit burnt. Overall it's just OK. read more

Electric Piggy BBQ - The only thing that was not good was the rubber brush for basting. - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

With an impromptu date night, we were scouring ideas on where to eat... my fabulous husband remembered Electric Piggy and we were READY. We got super lucky with a table.. 6pm on a Saturday night, we thought we'd have to wait in line for sure. Thankfully, they made room for us at the bar and it was ON. A friend recommended the razor clams.. to which I don't think I've ever had before, so I was game. We love a good jowl, my husband can't say no to brisket... and while I thought that would have been enough, he talked me into getting the fried chicken island too. Razor clams came SIZZZZZZZZLING... so good... and the jowl arrived almost like a Peking duck style... wraps (7!)... a little bit of vermicelli and a fabulous amount of meat. This was a little less exciting but it didn't take away from our experience. The meat platter was great...def hit the spot. The ribs aren't fall off the bone but excellently seasoned and covered in pickled (mustard?) greens. The top dish for me though was the chicken... the gravy, the MASH! My goodness, that was deliciously surprising... sadly, my husband wasn't that impressed with his piece and when I cut mine open, I noticed it was ever so slightly undercooked. One of the waiters (later learned he's the manager!) embarrassingly took it back and apologized profusely. No harm no foul, he immediately ordered a new one for us. This time, my hubby was very happy - maybe the first one had sat a little longer than desired but the second dish had greatly crispy skin and cooked through and seasoned well! I was still raving about the mash and gravy! Upon receiving the bill, Tom ever so kindly gave us a 10% discount for the trouble (not at all!) and hoped the experience wouldn't keep us away. We shared our compliments and even asked for advice on our order for our next visit! Everyone seemed friendly and easy going... despite a packed house! Highly recommend! read more

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Finally visited the "viral" vietnamese bar. The interior was nicely decorated but the tables were small and it was placed really close to each other. The person behind me kept on hitting my chair which made it extra uncomfortable. The patio, on the other hand, was spacious although a bit chilly. I did see a lot of portable heaters. There were 4 of us, so we ordered few items to try - ribs, pho, milk buns, thai tea, pork jowl and fried chicken. The milk buns were good but super tiny. Basically one person serving and they gave more butter than needed. As expected, the pho was delicious since the restaurant is owned by Nam. The fried chicken and pork jowl dish were both tasty. The thai tea was too sweet for my liking. Overall, it's a good experience but more on the pricer side. read more

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Great food. Excellent service. New menu items were intriguing! Tried the bone marrow dodging beef. Very filing, good pate and beef. read more

Electric Piggy BBQ - Bone marrow bo ne - Barbeque Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Went here for some lunch on Thursday. Good thing I got there before noon cause it gets busy. It is justified how busy it gets. The food is amazing. Me and the wife decided to have a lunch date and wanted to try a few things. The menu is not that big but I guess better to focus on what you are good at. They did not disappoint. We had a few dishes. Started with some grilled octopus which not only presented really well (great for pictures) but the taste. So many elements went into the tish, from the sauces to how the raw egg mixes with everything. Octopus was grilled to perfection. We had a chicken chopped salad,which I think tasted great even with out the chicken. It was refreshing and very tasty. Had to try the stew which comes served with a buttery puff pastry on top. This I think is a winner. Amazing comfort food on a cold winter day We had the brisket which I think the menu said was a 14 hour smoke. This was tasty and the meat was so tender. We asked the waitress for any recommendations, and she said although we picked some of the favourites the milk bread was good. It's a bit small but is only $4.50 so was worth a try. I was gonna use it to mop up the gravy from the stew but with the whipped butter it comes with it was so good in its own. I still dipped it in the stew, couldn't waste that liquid gold. I washed it down with a Viet iced coffee which always hits the spot. Staff here was super attentive and you could tell these people were professionals and this is not their first restaurant. I can't wait to stop in again and try everything else on the menu. read more

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Lots of hype around this restaurant so had time to go visit with some friends. We tried one of each of their popular dishes. Would highly highly recommend the barbecue platter. The pho there was above average. But the barbecue definitely makes this place really really good. Service was good slightly hard to get their attention, but the person behind the counter always saw us quick and asked the waiters or staff to come see what we needed. When we went, the music was playing very loudly unfortunately it was hard for us to talk amongst our self at the table. We went early so it wasn't super busy at the restaurant. We were one of maybe four or five tables. The restaurant itself does not have too many seats, but the food comes out really quick so I think the turnaround time is pretty good. Definitely give it a try and especially go for the barbecue platter if nothing else read more

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