I think that Fresh Rolls is not inferior compared to other high-end restaurants surrounding and at Sherway Gardens, the price was reasonable and you get what you pay for. Definitely better than going to the fancy restaurants nearby where they serve expensive food and small portions.
After shopping at Sherway Gardens, my friend and I decided to try to dine at Fresh Rolls for the first time. We were kindly greeted at the entrance by the server and led to our table. The ambiance was very nice, with elegant white table cloths and napkins on the tables and a candle on each. The restaurant was surrounded with plants, light decorations and even a fish tank at the front and the side. The interior definitely made us feel like we're dining at a fancy restaurant however it was also cozy and relaxing.
The server was definitely kind. The woman that served us had a little accent but it was still comprehensible. She talked to us a lot during our wait and made lots of recommendations according to our tastes. I thought the service was fairly good with the waiter often checking our table for water refills and for small talk to check on our thoughts on our meals.
At first I thought the prices would be pricey because of the location at Sherway, but it's reasonable compared to the surrounding restaurants. There was no Pho on the menu but the waiter kindly explained that it was because the restaurant focused mainly on the Viet-Thai fusion dishes rather than just the regular Pho Viet dishes, which is understandable.
I ordered the Shrimp Fresh Rolls as appetizer and the Chicken Pad Thai for the main course along with Ginger Tea. The wait was not very long and when my dish came, it looked great. You could tell the ingredients are fresh. The Pad Thai was very flavourful and the fresh rolls were simply delicious. I shared it with my friend. I was a huge fan of the ginger tea. I usually order ginger tea where it's offered but I would admit that it's the best that I've tasted so far compared to the other restaurants. It definitely has a deep rich taste. I'm surprised their beverages were as good as their dishes.
My friend ordered the Coconut Soup and the fried rice in the pineapple shell and it was exquisite! I thought it was a creative and smart idea to serve it that way. The fried rice was delicious alone, however the tanginess and the sweetness from the pineapple shell helped boost the dish's flavour. Turns out it was a dish that Fresh Rolls got featured in the newspaper for! Definitely approved and would recommend! I mean, it was even featured in the newspaper, of course it would be delicious!
Overall, my visit was simply great. I noticed on the menu when I ordered that the lunch specials were a good deal and definitely cheaper that the dinner menu. I would definitely come again and would invite other friends and family to try the lunch specials, as the menu looks as great as the dinner dishes. And guess what? They also do delivery! I am definitely going to try ordering new dishes while at work, maybe also for my coworkers even. 5/5! read more