I noticed a new Vietnamese place open up in the Food District in Square One as I was walking with…read moremy boyfriend. I've been on the search of the best Vietnamese place in Mississauga as I've been on a Vietnamese kick recently. This place has a really unique menu and high-quality food, as well as a great location and a quaint atmosphere. This location is quite small and the seating can get really tight. The tables are all quite dainty, although my boyfriend and I did not have problems with fitting our apps and mains on them. The tables have a nifty drawer that stocks chopsticks, napkins, and mini saucers. I would've preferred two things: - That the drawer was on the side facing away from the booth; I usually take the booth seat and it was always on my side, which made it awkward to pull out and get what I wanted given the limited space. - That they also had forks and spoons. Both times we went, we had friendly and quick service that consistently checked on us. Our food always got there super fast. Here are some of the things we got: - Fresh Spring Rolls: These were great, very fresh and vibrant. I'm conflicted with the sauce as it tasted too nutty for me, though I did feel like the sauce still definitely improved the rolls - Deep Fried Spring Rolls: I definitely prefer these to their fresh counterpart. These are your standard fried Viet spring rolls, very good. - Mango Salad with Shrimp: Amazing and much bigger than my boyfriend and I expected. Shrimp and mango is such a great combo, and the peppers add a nice kick. - Hue-Style Spicy Noodle Soup - Assorted Beef & Pork Cuts: This was my furst time having Bún Bò Huế, and it was delightful. Not too spicy at all and the congealed blood had a nice texture (not everyone's cup of tea, but this soup did have it). - Smoked Beef Short Rib & Rare Beef Pho: A stellar noodle dish. They serve the ribs separately so you can choose to add it to your soup or have it separately. Note that this is limited availability per day and that they sometimes run out. Come early if you want to try it. - Grilled Chicken Rice & Fried Egg: My boyfriend had this and really enjoyed it. I tried a bit of the chicken and loved it. - Saigon Special: This is really the star of this restaurant. It's basically a platter of meats, seafood, and veggies, served with rice paper. You put the toppings in the rice paper and make your own rolls. The meat and seafood are cooked perfectly with tons of flavour. This is marked as an appetizer but you could honestly just order this one item as a main as the portions are quite generous. Overall, this place is definitely worth a visit. We haven't tried any of the drinks or the satay pho line, but that's next on our list. Keep in mind the small space, and that it can get quite busy so there might be a wait during certain times.

I decided to join my dad and sister for lunch when they told me they were going to try The Saigon…read morePho & Grill in the mall. The restaurant is located in the Food District so the dining area is not that big. We were able to get a table right away possibly because we arrived an hour after they opened. We all ordered the Pho Dac Biet (Signature Pho) for lunch. While waiting we learned that the utensils and napkins are in the table drawers which was unique. The pho's didn't take too long to come out. I did notice barely any basil and bean sprouts were provided. The pho was pretty tasty but they definitely added a lot of MSG. I was thirsty all day! Overall, it's a decent place to get some pho if you're already shopping the mall. However, I wouldn't go out of my way and go into the mall as there are plenty of other Vietnamese restaurants in the area as well.

I try to support small businesses and I'm not one to leave 1 star reviews, unless truly the food…read moreexperience was horrible... And let me tell you, it was! We ordered the Pita Bowl with Shawerma to go. Once arriving home and excited to eat it, we discovered it was literally a bed of rice with a few pieces of meat on top and some medicocre tasting sauce. No salad, no pita bread, nothing else included, and definitely not enough meat. Not sure in what world they thought that was presentable to give to a customer, I wish we had seen it before they packaged it to go. I cannot believe that was $16. The place was empty and we were the only customers. Still, we looked at the pictures of the food posted on the walls and thought the items look good. But the reality looks nothing like the photo. Save your money and stay away from this place.

I think pita land is a local chain of falafale/shwarama places? They are fine, I wouldn't recommend…read morethem over anything else, and I wouldn't say that you should make a special trip to come here. But they are perfectly fine for what they are. I come to various pita lands often enough, because they are decent and convenient.

This is a upscale bar and lounge, located in the Chelsea Hotel. There are typical dining areas, and…read morea semi-circular bar with counter seating. You can have regular meals or shareable dishes. There is a full alcoholic menu including zero proof cocktails. This part of the review is for our visit on 2025-08-04. We ordered the following two items to share: Crispy Fried Cauliflower ($17). 5/5.Very good. Lightly glazed. Topped with large slices of ginger and strips of carrots. There is a healthy amount of sweet chili sauce at the bottom of the plate. Braised Lamb Shanks with Zesty Gremolata ($42). 3/5. It came with seasonal vegetables (red & yellow peppers, asparagus) and saffron risotto. The lamb and risotto were bland. However, my mother liked it. There was a small fruit fly we managed to kill early in the dinner. But then there were two house flies. Nearing the end, there was another fruit fly! The customer service was good. This part of the review is for our visit on 2025-12-24. They had a holiday special menu. You could order the items separately or a 5-course combo for $77. We ordered the following: My mother wanted to order the Braised Lamb Shanks with Zesty Gremolata ($42) again. 3/5. The server did worn us that since it is slow cooked for 6 hours, the meat would be dry; other customers also said it was dry. But my mother didn't want to eat other things on the menu. This time she said it was dryer than the previous time. Cinnamon Poached Ontario Pear with William Chevre ($19). 5/5. It was well-plated! It comes with herb crostini, organic seedlings, and orange & filbert (hazelnut) crust. It was interesting that the "crust" came in the shape of a small pear; very creative! This "crust" has the consistency of a paste so I would spread it on the crostini and put a piece of pear on it. Overall, this dish was delicious with a multitude of tastes. Chef-Carved Roulade of Festive Canadian Turkey ($33). 4/5. This came with pommes marquise with cranberry citrus sauce, pistachio and brioche stuffing, fine French beans, and sage & onion gravy. The pommes marquise is also known as marquis potatoes, and it was shaped in an oval with the a tomato sauce in the middle; an interesting option to plain potatoes. The cranberry citrus sauce was good. The pistachio and brioche stuffing was good and moist, which is better than the traditional dry stuffing. There was a very generous potion of sliced turkey, in white and dark meat, along with turkey skin. I found the turkey meat to be average, but it was moist. The French beans were good. The customer service was good. The restaurant has a darkened vibe but it is open to the rest of the hotel. There is free WiFi from the hotel. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms in the hotel, which are wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking and a paid hotel parking lot. Review 2025-266

I went to the Elm Street Bar and Lounge for after work drinks. The restaurant had a special which…read moreincluded three mini margaritas, chips, and salsa for $20. We also ordered truffle fries, and Nan bread with dips. Food was excellent and the drinks were tasty. Our server was super attentive, constantly refilling our water. The inside of the restaurant is a bit dated, but was clean and welcoming.

Pantry located along King St. W. near Portland St. is a fast casual eatery serving nutritious and…read morehealthy eats. Owned by the Food Dudes, this location of Pantry is one of their five stores in Toronto. The concept is simple, they have a variety of sides and proteins where you can either order a combo or pick and choose which items you want to get (which will determine the price). Pantry is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are actually one of my go to places where I know I can get some good quality eats. This particular location on King West is popular and is a good option for anyone looking a fast lunch which is healthy and delicious. I've been to this location as well as other locations of Pantry many many times and always enjoy their offerings. Everything always tastes great and the options and variety is great. I usually like getting the kale caesar, mac and cheese, as well as the jerk chicken (combo #3). Service is also great as well. This location also has some seating where you can also opt to have your food there. Overall, another great location of Pantry downtown where you can grab delicious and healthy proteins and sides for lunch or dinner. Don't skip out on their breakfast items as well - they are great as well! No doubt I will keep returning to Pantry where this location has some good options as well as friendly service.

In this area, King west, your game better be good or you ain't gonna last with neighbours like…read moreForno Cultura and Oretta just steps away. Pantry sets itself apart for serving up complete meal plates of amazing dishes all for reasonable prices. Check out my video to see what I mean. Just reading the menu doesn't do it justice. Great sit down lunch spot with a cafeteria vibe. Inside is fabulous! Nice asthenic with muted colours and plenty of organic wood. Love how they covered the AC wall unit, nice touch. Food is all hearty fare and stick to your ribs good. Friendly service at the counter although no table service. Good spot to drop in for a coffee as well. My double espresso was $3.

This is brand new Vietnamese cafe. It soft-opened on 2026-09-06…read more The vibe is very eclectic. There are various seating options: regular tables, couches, couches on a stage, round couch, low tables, and stand-up counters. There is medium-loud Vietnamese jazz music from 1960s-1970s. There is even 5 large clocks showing 5 timezones (the clocks are not moving) and different unrelated posters. Some of the furniture are also from 1960s-1970s. This is still a popup bar at night called "No Idea". Khong Biet means "no idea" in Vietnamese. Will close Oct for 6 months for a complete renovation. They sIster called "Majong Bar". They have run various popups in the past including a Banh Mi popup. The Vietmese chef (one of the owners) uses specialized techniques in his banh mi. Egg banh mi's are a popular item fir breakfast, so i had to try one. I ordered the following: 1. Latte ($6.00). 2. Banh Mi Trung ($12.00). Egg Banh Mi. For the Egg Banh Mi, you can choose sunny-side-up or omelet; I chose omelet. It comes with a sweet-soy sauce (subtle taste). The omelet was good. The baguette is sourced from a bakery but toasted before using. One issue about traditional banh mi is that the toppings totally covered the main ingredient but the omelet and sunny-side-up versions show the main ingredient prominently. The customer service was good. There is no free WiFi. The cafe is wheelchair accessible but there is no door-open button. There are two gender-neutral washrooms but they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2026-165

El Cazo is a new Mexican street food restaurant. El Cazo is a pot they use for cooking. We came on…read moreFri 2026-07-31 at 18:50 to 20:00 and we were the only customers! We ordered the following: 1. Chips & Dip ($16.95). Chose Mango Salsa dip. 2. Chorizo De Mexicans Burrito ($22.95) with Chip and Guac. 3. El Quesadilla + Pollo ($16.95+$6.00). 4. Churros (3 pc $8.95). The customer service was excellent. The chips were freshly made and the mango salsa dip was delicious. The burritos were huge! We could only eat half. The Quesadilla was delicious. The Churros were a treat. It was freshly made. There is plenty of indoor seating in this very long and narrow restaurant. There are picnic tables outdoors if you wish to eat outdoors. There is an open kitchen. Note: The previous restaurant was La Carnita. If you pay by credit card, it will show up as La Carnita instead of El Cazo. You will also find the free WiFi under La Carnita Guest. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible unless you sit outdoors. There are separate male/female washrooms downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid and 1-hour free neighbourhood street parking. Review 2026-151

Excellent place. They revamped the old place and have made it amazing. Good price and very tasty…read more Also helps that they have nice drinks. The service is good and I like the ambience. Recommend trying it out if you are in the neighbourhood.

This is a new Persian Restaurant. It is their 3rd location; they soft-opened on 2026-08-24. This…read moredowntown Toronto location is very small; the other two locations (in Richmond Hill and Thornhill) have large indoor seating areas. The Richmond Hill location has live music on weekends. We went on 2026-08-26 for dinner. We ordered the Koobideh Kebab ($17.99). This big platter consists of two skewers of fresh Ontario ground beef & lamb, traditionally seasoned and served with steamed rice, grilled tomatoes and peppers, some big walnut pices, and some pomegranate seeds. The customer service was good. The platter was presented well and was very delicious. It was enough for about 3 people, with enough rice for 5-6 people! This is definitely worth it for $17.99! For once what we received was bigger and more beautiful than on their menu photos. We must come back and try some other dishes! On the tables, there are condiments, napkins, and empty glasses. If you are taking your food to-go, they supply you with a napkin, utensils, some butter, and a small package of Sumac. There is an open kitchen. You can see the kebabs being grilled with a traditional fan spreading the heat. There will be a coffee and snacks/desserts section in about a week. There is adequate indoor seating upstairs. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. I didn't see any washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There is one high chair for little children Review 2026-159

New restaurant at Yonge and Wellesley. Lovely customer service. Very friendly. Ghorme Sabzi (tender…read morebeef, red kidney beans, fresh herbs and Persian lime stew) is served with a generous serving of rice, pickles, olives, a small dish of rice pudding, and a choice of canned soft drink. This was for take-out. Food was very well packaged, nothing leaked into the carry-out bag. Packaged utensils included. Cannot wait to order this again, try other dishes, and experience dining in. Would recommend based on this first experience!

This is a new Mexican restaurant. They opened early June 2026. They have a full selection of…read moremeat-based dishes: beef, pork, steak, chicken, and shrimp. What makes them unique is a taco stand at the front of the restaurant where they sell 2 tacos for $5.00! We ordered the following: 1. Birria Taco ($2.50). 2. Barbacoa Taco ($2.50). 3. Carnitas Taco ($2.50). 4. Chicken Taco ($2.50). 5. 10 Chicken Wings ($9.99). Chose BBQ flavour. The customer service was good. The tacos tasted authentic in flavour. For the tacos, there are 4 sauces, 3 spicy and 1 medium. The BBQ sauce on the chicken wings was superb. There are plenty of indoor seating at tables, high tables, and bar counter seating. There are large-screen TVs, showing news or sports. There is lively latin music playing in the background. There is no free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. There are three high chairs for little children. Review 2026-164