We went here for a group birthday dinner. The ambience is very nice with a modern, and premium…read moreaesthetic. I ordered the ribeye steak and it came sliced along with some sides and lettuce wraps. The steak was well cooked and the portion was generous. All their dishes have a western core with Asian inspired twist.The service was also very attentive and friendly. I really appreciate an option like this in the downtown Markham where it's not a chain restaurant and they're serving food with a thought and intention behind it.

Elevated Asian fusion. We enjoyed a feast of beef ribs…read moremarinated in char siu sauce, lobster dumplings, Thai curry crab rice, shrimp and scallop toast, beef bone marrow and crab chawanmushi for a birthday celebration this long weekend. It's a great atmosphere and delicious place for a special occasion in Markham

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.

Overall, for the prices charged, this restaurant is a bit disappointing. This is mainly due to the…read morefact that the service is not up to what it should be. There were long waits for the food, which for a party of four did not all come together. It was also probably sitting in the kitchen. Some of the food wasn't all that warm.. very little was done to make up for this as well. The food and presentation was overall very good, but just not served properly.. If we were to give the place, another chance we would wanna mention to the servers right at the start the experience we had the last time and to make sure none of these issues were to arise again. The ambiance would've been better if it wasn't so noisy and that's without full tables nearby. Parking in the plaza is very difficult, anď time consuming.

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!

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!

Hubby & I were out shopping on Christmas Eve for some last minute gifts and groceries. We were…read moreclose to downtown Markham and the idea of Draco came up. Initially we were going for the idea of breakfast, but timing was a bit off from what we anticipated and it was a really nice lunch date instead. I love the Markham Marriott, the staff is always warm and welcoming. Draco has a very sleek, sophisticated and cozy atmosphere. We both ordered Bacon & Cheddar burgers. I opted for a Caesar salad as an appetizer and hubby ordered their Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron Steak. Let's start with the apps. The Caesar salad was SO good! I wish I had taken a pic, but admittedly, my phone was tucked away and I was caught up in the cozy seating, great food and Christmas vibes of the restaurant and lobby. Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron Steak: $33 - Buttercup Squash Puree and Truffle Oil - Everything you want Wagyu to be - tender, cooked to the perfect temp which left a nice warm red centre. This was melt in your mouth good! The burgers - these were perfection! Draco Bacon Cheddar Burger: $25 - Aged Cheddar with Crispy Bacon Strips; Crispy Onion Straws, Arugula and Garlic Aioli. This was a very well seasoned patty, so juicy and a substantial sized patty of fresh not frozen beef. The bun was lightly toasted, bacon crispy, easily taking this into my top 3 fav spots for burgers! Options for sides include fries, sweet potato fries, poutine, side Caesar or garden salad or truffle fries. We finished off our meal with 2 really good cappuccinos and just took our time before heading home. This was our first time back here in a few years. The food was exceptional as was the service and the warm staff. Draco is the perfect spot for an early morning breakfast, work or lunch date or a nice cozy dinner. They also have Christmas & New Years dinners and brunches. Relax in the restaurant with drinks or in the adjacent lounge, this is a great spot to unwind with some great food and drinks.

The esthetic is on point. They have an infusion of fresh coming through the vents. The staff were…read morequietly there if it makes sense checking on us throughout. The food was chefs kiss. I had chicken and waffles my daughter had steak and eggs. The steak was seasoned to perfection, my waffles were crispy and so was my chicken. I wanted lactose milk he heated it up for me which was a nice touch. Would recommend Drako 100%

This was our second visit to this Thai restaurant, and once again, we were impressed by the food!…read moreThe dishes were beautifully presented, well-seasoned, and full of flavour. We started with the Thai Calamari, and oh boy--it was so tasty! The special blend of spices gave it a really delicious kick. The Pad Thai with Shrimp was another highlight. It came with plenty of shrimp and was packed with flavour. We also ordered the Thai Fresh Rolls, which were filled with lots of fresh vegetables and no meat. They were light, refreshing, and a great way to start the meal. Six huge rolls came in the order, so there was plenty to share. And of course, we couldn't skip dessert! The Mango Sticky Rice was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. It was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The service was okay, but the interior is quite outdated and could definitely use some refreshing. Overall, we would happily come back for the food. If we lived closer, we would probably visit much more often--but honestly, we'd be coming back mainly for the food!

Picked up Tom Yum Pad Thai noodles with Shrimp and extra chicken.. these noods were flavourful and…read moredelicious. The shrimp was huge! Ordered it on their website for a quick pickup, when, I opened the door the aromas that hit my face were amaazing and so, so appetising ~

The Brunch Tower is a must-try! It came loaded with a bit of everything: tasty Malaysian-style…read morescrambled eggs, crispy potato hash, smoky bacon, lamb sausage, and even ube pancakes. The portion sizes are incredibly generous, and everything was plated beautifully, making it perfect for photos . The service was friendly and the atmosphere was lively. The patio is great for people-watching, and the staff even brought out a cake with a sparkler for a birthday at a nearby table . Highly recommend for a celebration or a fun meal with friends!

Stopped by for brunch at Next Door, located in the heart of Main St. Unionville. The restaurant is…read moreunique in a sense where it's situated in the historical Unionville Planing Mill. Was seated in their dinning hall ( the other side is more of a bar) and ordered a brunch tower for two. The tower includes their signature malaysian scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, bacon, Brussel sprouts, toast with buttermilk pancakes stacked at top of the tower. The tower was beautifully presented and what I love most about the tower is their pancakes. Truly fluffy and light with whipped cream on top of it. Overall, service was efficient and attentive, often checked on and refilling water. On top of that, the restaurant has great decor and parking is provided in the back of the restaurant. Its considered on a slightly higher end for brunch ($20-30 range), but it was truly an amazing experience. They also have daily promos so worth checking out for dinner and late night deals.

Came here for brunch for a girls day out and what a little gem! We came on a Thursday afternoon and…read moreit wasn't busy so I can't say how busy it gets on the weekends. I ordered their chicken kaarage with mochi waffles. The chicken was fried with a light batter. Crispy on the outside and the meat (chicken thigh) was moist and juicy. The waffles were crispy and chewy and stretchy with a hint of sweetness. The yuzu sauce was refreshing paired well with chicken.The dish came with a side of salad which helped balance out the heaviness of the fried chicken and mochi. We also ordered their pistachio souflle pancake and it was delectable. It was light, airy and fluffy. The pistachio sauce was creamy, nutty and aromatic without being too sweet. I also liked how it came with fruits on the side. I also ordered their hojicha latte, which was one of the best ones I've had. It was smooth, creamy, and had just the right amount of tea flavor. The milk foam had the perfect velvety texture and it came with a pretty latte art. Overall, I really enjoyed the brunch they offer here. It is a pretty simple cafe, so don't expect it to be all decked out because it's not those instagramable cafes. But the food were solid and it's a great option for a small group brunch as they don't have many tables and they don't have large tables at all (the best is to 4 people or less). Staff is very limited but it could be because we went on a Thursday and it wasn't busy. They have a QR code for you to scan and you can order directly from there and food came fairly quickly shortly after we placed our order. I would definitely return when I'm back in town.

I ordered the Wafu Carbonara after seeing decent reviews on Yelp, with the only critique being that…read morethe dish could be a bit dry. Hoping to get ahead of it, I requested the kitchen make it "more saucy." That was a huge mistake. Instead of actual sauce, it tasted like they literally just dumped water into the dish to thin it out. What arrived was a bland, watery, and completely tasteless mess. It was so flavorless that I had to aggressively add my own salt and pepper just to make it palatable. The photo speaks volumes--it was completely ruined. The service was cold and entirely hands-off. Our waitress took our order and then performed a total disappearing act. She never checked back in on us to see how the food was, and we literally never saw her again for the rest of our meal. The Verdict Between a ruined $22.50 plate of pasta and non-existent service, this place is a hard pass. Will not be returning for brunch.

Loved their new weekly specials as well as their later happy hour specials till 7:30pm! Came here…read moreon Thursday for their specials! Thursday is 50% off selected deep fried and raw food. They also have happy hour $5 drinks. I ordered Yuzu Tonic, which was delicious! We ordered the fried tofu, fried eggplant, stir fry rapini with ramen egg, calamari, and the happy hour wings and Sapporo beer combo, the lamb chops with fries, half salmon tataki with hamachi ceviche. Everything was delicious! Next time we have to try the rest of the menu! I also want to try the $15 ramen lunch special!

During the pandemic, I wanted to get ramen from Kiu Japanese Restaurant. I could not schedule my…read moredrop-by time with its hours of operation. My timing to drop by Kiu after an afternoon matinee at Cineplex was also messed up. Kiu was always closed after the movie was over. All those weird scheduling issues went away when I attended a Yelp event last December. We got to enjoy more traditional Japanese offerings. Kiu wanted a bit of a change from being known as the ramen place. This eatery is on the second floor with Cineplex, GoodLife Fitness, and more. You can get here by escalator or elevator. The Yelp event had the best sashimi. I sampled scallops, shrimp, and deep-fried shrimp heads. I also enjoyed proteins. They included New Zealand lamb, amazu chicken, and calamari. This eatery also had sushi. The torched sushi was especially excellent. I still haven't had ramen here. Someday, I will! Recently, during Lunar New Year, I was invited to my friend's place for dinner. I brought a dish. She brought a Kiu platter. It had something like thirty pieces of sashimi. It was chef's choice with the varieties. Everything was exceptionally fresh and yummy. I'm drooling reminiscing about how good the sashimi was. It was nice to know that you can still get takeout from this restaurant. I got the impression that the owners wanted more folks to enjoy the experience at their eatery. It was still special devouring amazing sashimi at my friend's place. There are individual gender-neutral washroom stalls in this eatery. Each one was wheelchair-accessible. I appreciated the mouthwash and toothpicks in the one that I used. It was clean and felt fancy. It's a wonderful restaurant. There are items at various prices to suit your budget. I hope to get ramen one of these days, but I bet that I'll want the sushi and sashimi again! (42)

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

My friend wanted to catch up over a good lunch, so she picked this place based on the high reviews…read moreonline. Our visit was on a Saturday afternoon and we were so excited to try their food. When we arrived, the place was already quite full. We were greeted by a friendly staff member, who took us to a seat facing the window. She asked if we have been here before, and we let her know that it was our first time visiting the cafe. She let us know that at night, the cafe turns into a lounge! She brought us the menu, pitcher of cold water, and two glasses. Then she let us know that once we are ready, we can scan the QR Code on the table to place our orders. The menu had lots of exciting items, after a few minutes, we placed our orders- my friend chose the Curry Katsu Benny and I picked the Mushroom and Cheese Omelette with Iced Lemon Tea. When our orders arrived, we could not wait to eat! My friend said that her dish was yummy- the katsu was juicy, the bread was soft yet firm, plus the salad was fresh. I enjoyed my dish as well- the omelette had good amount of mushrooms and cheese, so every bite was tasty. Also, the drink was refreshing and lightly sweet, which was great. In addition, the bear (made out of sugar) hanging by the rim was beary cute! During our meal, our waitress came by a few times to ensure that we had enough napkins and cold water. Good vibes, friendly service and yummy food, I look forward to returning again.

My favourite bar in the Markham/Richmond Hill area. In the afternoons its a brunch spot complete…read morewith desserts and fried chicken. And in the evenings it can be anything from a dating show, to a mah jong tourney to a full on night club! The owner Brian is a solid guy who always makes sure the customers have the best experience possible, and shout out to the bartenders who make the sickest (and most gorgeous) drinks in the GTA (shoutout to Nicole!)! Also, its nice for a night club to have actual parking! And if you're here for a club night, because its on the second level inside a plaza, you don't have to wait outside in the heat (in the summer), or freezing ice cold (if its winter), you can take the escalators up and wait inside the cozey heated or air conditioned inside!