Very surprised with how delicious the soon tofu was with seafood! It is perfect on a cold day. The…read morewas about $16 and I left very full. Service was great, no complaints at all. I love how we get all these small side dishes. I liked the ambiance too, felt very comfortable like I was at a close relative's home.

Comforting Korean soft tofu stew any day…read more Buk Chang Dong is still the most popular spot in the city for Korean spicy tofu stew. It's dotted all over the city, with a popular following. My better half for one can't resist going when we are in the mood for Korean food. Especially when we encounter cool weather, as was the case during a stormy downpour outside. There are rear parking spots and it's possible to walk through the back door though staff frowned at us going through this while a group did the same later. The menu is still simple: a small selection of Korean spicy tofu stews along with dishes like Bibimbap that pale in comparison. We always order #1 & #3. Soon Tofu ($17.50) with beef, mussel, shrimp for me; kimchi, beef, pork for her. Following the individually-portioned banchan, boiling red cauldrons loaded with silky tofu arrived hot out the kitchen and we quickly cracked an egg in to cook raw. Soup broth was rich savoury seasoning plus adjustable heat. Unfortunately the Bibimbap ($19.50) only came in one level of spice in the sauce, which was a level of heat that was too spicy for our child to enjoy. We noticed the prices were raised recently. The purple rice bottom accompanying the Soon Tofu makes for a good after-meal rice soup for which I enjoy having with the refillable banchan. Do as the locals do, and we always see this restaurant packed with Koreans. They also offer a 5% cash discount at the front counter. Skip it or hit it? Hit it for a warm Korean meal especially on a cold day.

First off, the decor and vibe are amazing; you can tell they put a lot of thought into the design,…read moreand since it's new, the space is spotless. We started with drinks and moved on to dinner--the service was seamless and fast without making us feel rushed. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time and was delicious. In my opinion, the pricing is very fair and "normal" for the quality of the meal. We got Thai red curry, steak frites and tuna poke bowl. looking forward to explore the rest of their menu.

Cactus Club is a nice place to go for a special occasion in terms of atmosphere and taste, but…read morebesides that, I can't really justify its worth. The vibe feels like a mid to upscale Canadian restaurant, with low, atmospheric lighting, candle-lit tables (though ours wasn't lit for whatever reason), and good music. Food tastes great! No complaints there; my entire party enjoyed their meals and drinks. Although they said the bellini was a bit too sweet. Service was very subpar. Although all the employees are kind, they are much too busy running around and helping other customers to provide each table with great service. It took forever to catch our server's attention. We were celebrating a birthday and asked our server for the complimentary birthday treat (which was some sort of crème brûlée dessert) and after we did, it took very long for it to be brought out and we went over our 2 hour time limit. We thought she might've forgotten. As well, when we asked for our parking validation, our server walked away with our tickets without letting us know they'd be brought back by another employee. I really don't think the price of the meal justifies the mediocre service, but happy hour might be better? The underground parking is also a turnoff - pretty confusing trying to find it and navigate inside. Overall not a great experience coming here, but it wasn't the worst time.

I've been on a health kick lately and Copper Branch makes it easy to pretend I'm eating healthy…read more.. I don't know if all the food is THAT healthy given the amount of sauce and heavy calories. But it certainly does make becoming vegan super easy and enjoyable. If only all vegan food taste this good! Now we got some vegetarian power bowls since we felt like meatless that day. It was near the end of the day, I wasn't there though but the server also handed an extra order from another customer to my husband and said that the buyer didn't show up. Well lucky us, we got something that we would have NEVER ordered... I don't even know what the order was but one was a veggie chicken burger? vegan buffalo wings? and some kinda bean/tofu cube topping on a power bowl. I would've never ordered it but it actually taste pretty good. I thought the idea of vegan buffalo wings would be terrible but I'm wrong. Definitely surprised how good it turned out. We will be back at Copper Branch and expand my palate to more of the different offerings they come out next.

I ordered the chili on Uber Eats for a quick lunch and it was pretty good. There were lots of…read moreingredients in it. It's a bit expensive, it was around $8 (not including delivery) for a small cup of chili, didn't include bread. I would try other things from their menu next time though!

We came for brunch on a Saturday and ate on the patio. There is free parking underground where you…read morecan validate inside at the machine at the back. The food was amazing! The pancakes were a generous portion and I loved all the toppings as it came with whipped cream, fruit, syrup, and Nutella! They were a bit more dense than the traditional pancake but still very good. We also had the protein packed omelette. The crushed potatoes are so crispy but soft on the inside. The challah bread is freshly made and perfectly baked. There was a tomato condiment on top of the omelette which was very flavorful. The staff were great as we ate on the patio which was dog friendly and they brought out water for the dogs which was very nice.

Every branch of Cafe Landwer has such a beautiful interior that it always makes me feel like I'm…read moresomewhere in Europe. The food was amazing as always. This time, I tried the Sweet Potato & Chestnut Ravioli and the Plant-Based Shawarma with Hot Focaccia, and both were delicious. The North York location also offers parking if you ask the staff. It's worth checking before your visit!

This was my first time at Menami. It is located at 5469 Yonge St (near yonge & finch). I'll be…read morehonest - this is one of the few restaurants I've been to where every dish I've tried was absolutely delicious and flavourful. No complaints whatsoever. For tapas, we ordered salmon sashimi, beef tataki and corn kakiage (a must try item)! For the main dishes, we ordered the spicy cream seafood udon and tonkatsu. We also ordered cocktails ('drama queen'- a new edition to their menu and 'good morning sunshine.' Service was also excellent. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a cozy izakaya that serves delicious food and drinks.

Staff was super picky about where guests sit, even when it's 9pm. They made a big fuss on using QR…read morecode menu which directs the guest to their website to view the menu, except the website is not customized to display properly in older phones. The octopus appetizer was surprisingly delicious and shocked our palette. The udon was slightly small in portion with more soup than udon noodles. Tempera and the udon were ok, but nothing stood out. Staff occasionally checked to refill water, but you probably had to proactively remind them because they didn't check often despite the restaurant not too busy. The TV showed ice hockey which gave an odd vibe to the furniture and ambiance of the restaurant.

I like the peanut sauce with chicken with rice. It is now anniversary and the chicken box is $12…read more Add $2 for the drink with purchase of this box is a very good deal. The place is clean. The server has a good smile and explains to me about the box I can build or preset . I love the takeout bag as well design and it is durable and reusable. The place is right at the corner of Yonge and finch and parking at the back for quick pickup.

Wanted something quick and simple, so we gave this place a try. I had high hopes when I walked as…read morethe decor seemed nice, but I left pretty disappointed with my experience. The worst part of my experience was ordering. I wanted a set menu item, but I wanted to change my base from rice to noodles. Upon request, the worker responded with "we don't really do that here..." and trailed off. If they told me I had to pay a substition fee, I would have gladly done so. If they told me that was not allowed, I would have been confused, but I would understand. Instead I was left feeling like it was weird for me even to ask and I felt awkward. The food was ok. They gave a good amount of meatballs which I was happy with. The basil chicken flavor was decent. But the satisfaction I got compared to what I paid left my wanting more. The food also took 20 minutes to be prepared which seemed like a bit too long. Overall, maybe if I wanted something to take out and eat at the park across the street, I would consider coming here. But there are too many better options nearby for me to return to sit down and eat.

I went on a Friday at 11pm. It's free parking on Yonge street after 9pm but the restaurant also…read moreoffers free 2 hour parking at Empress Walk Garage. Like their other locations they have 2 standard menus. This one though didn't have the new Japanese menu items like the hot dogs and pizzas. It's a big restaurant, great for any size groups. There were 2 floors of seating. Their booth seating can fit 6 people comfortably. They close at 1am but around midnight they were already asking every diner if they were going to order anymore items. Then shortly after we were all asked to pay our bill. It felt like we were being rushed. We ordered the mixed fruit tea, popcorn chicken and a mango sago mixed fruit bowl. Big portions. The popcorn chicken pieces were large. The fruit tea was refreshing and not too sweet, despite not being able to adjust the sweetness level and the fruits were ripe. I saw another table ordered a mango toast tower and holy moly it was gigantic. It could easily feed 4 adults. There's still so many items I want to try from the menu.

Menu so extensive it was a mission to find out what I wanted to eat haha. I got the chicken tappan…read morepasta because the picture looked really good and saucy. I found the chicken to be a bit drier than what I expected and the noodles were pretty decent, no complaints there. I liked the mushrooms with the pasta very much. Location is very convenient, right on Yonge street. Crazy amount of seating and very good lighting as well.

Finding great tonkotsu ramen outside of Japan has become something of an obsession for me. I've…read morebeen disappointed by countless bowls over the years, from Michelin-recommended shops in New York to overhyped social media darlings that make you wonder whether the people promoting them have ever had truly great tonkotsu ramen. Konjiki is good, far from great, but very solid. The broth has the right consistency with a satisfying richness, falling just a touch short of the deep, creamy intensity I personally look for. The noodles were cooked perfectly, maintaining just the right amount of bite. Nothing ruins a bowl of ramen faster than overcooked noodles. The soft-boiled egg was equally well executed, with a perfectly jammy center, and the chashu had excellent flavor and texture. My biggest criticism isn't what's missing....it's what's added. Like many ramen shops outside Japan, Konjiki includes pickled ginger, pickled takana, and braised bamboo shoots. For me, none of them improve the bowl. In fact, I think they distract from what should be the star of the show: the broth. In hindsight, I could have easily asked for them to be left out, but I've never really understood why they're included in the first place. Even so, this is a very respectable bowl of tonkotsu ramen and one I'd happily order again.

Have been here several times since they opened, but first time adding a review…read more Came on Friday late night (around 8:30pm) and got seated right away. Initially looked busy and thought there may be a wait, but the line was actually for the dessert place that shares the same entrance. I usually switch up my order between the Clam Ramens (shio and shoyu). Can definitely say that these are always made consistent (at least on every visit I've had), so there's no surprise. My friend ordered the Avocado Vegetarian Ramen as part of a set. We were both intrigued by the taste of the broth. It was creamy, but not super thick, and had a fresh, vegetal taste. One miss this time was that my friend ordered a drink, but unfortunately it did not come out at all while we ate. We mentioned it when asking for our bill and asked that it just be cancelled, which the server was apologetic about. Interior is kept clean, which some table seating along both walls and also a long high-top bar (communal) in the middle. There's isn't any parking designated to the restaurant, but there's options for paid street parking a short walk away.