This restaurant is cute, small and trendy. I ordered chicken waffles with berry sauce. And I loved it. Definitely going back .The staff are friendly. It was 9pm when we got there and still full of people. Lots of parking on the side read more

Inspire Restaurant - Chicken and waffles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

All things good chicken and waffles, and matcha coconut trifle with phyllo. Everything was dish coming back again for the soft shell crab and duck confit fried rice. The staff are very friendly and accommodating we didn't know it had gotten so popular we had to make a reso but the found a table for us after not too long. My main was delish but I forgot to take a pic of my dessert after I tried a piece of the phyllo yummmmm read more

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Menu is so outdated here. Just same old item's get removed and added on the next time.

This place is a gem on Main St, the food and service is top notch. Hope they bring back the steak eggs Benny one day.

Had lunch with a large group here a couple of weeks ago. We got there a bit before noon as it is a small space. It's cozy though, with nice clean washrooms. Service was good with our water glasses constantly replenished and no issues. Lots of excellent food at our table. We shared some of the butter crustaceans which were delicious. I ordered the chicken and waffles which was a huge lunch portion and a great value. The chicken was excellent and the waffles good. Most of the lunch portions were huge. Next time I may try the beef salad as it looked and apparently tasted great. read more

TLDR: Great food, great service and clean. So good. Such generous portions. Shared both of these dishes and couldn't finish. Servers were nice (but very busy). INSP Burger - such a good burger, I think there's cheese in the actual meet - no ketchup and IT WORKS - fries that came with (regular fries) were so delicious: seasoned well, no ketchup and it WORKS Waffles + Chicken - Just delicious - wish there was a layer of the mango edamame in between the waffles - wish there were a few more berries I had one blueberry and one raspberry Overall, it was amazing. The flavour profiles of both dishes were so different, a little strange, but worked very well. Enjoyed thoroughly. The place is clean and intimate. Servers are great. Different waiters were helping our table, not just one. And they packed our leftovers (there was about ~35-40% left). read more

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This was my first time at Inspire Restaurant - I liked it and will be back to try out other items on their menu! I've heard a lot of good things about this restaurant and have been itching to try it out. I made reservation for 6PM for 2 on a Saturday and good thing I did because the place filled up pretty quickly (so don't take a chance! Call them in advance and make reservations to avoid disappointment). We shared the Duck Confit Frites ($12) as a starter - the frites were topped with mayo & Thai chilli and was very savoury! The chilli added a slight kick to the frites and the sweetness of the mayo balanced things out nicely. I came here mainly for the chicken & waffle ($17) and was not disappointed! The chicken was crispy on the outside and the meat was juicy. The waffle came with spicy berry sauce and it was tangy on the tongue! Service was great - the waitress kept coming back to check on us and refilled our water. Overall I think this is a cute little place and you can always end your meal with a nice stroll along the historic Main Street Markham! read more

Inspire Restaurant - DUCK CONFIT FRITES ($12) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Started with the lettuce pray which were amazing! The entree was the fried chicken waffles with a whiskey sauce on top, which was also incredible. We finished with the waffle/ice cream sandwich which was fantastic. The atmosphere and staff were amazing. Staff were extra friendly. First time at this restaurant which was randomly found. Will definitely be back!! read more

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Adding a few new photos from tonight's yummy dinner! The Udon Cabonara is always great, a very hearty and filling dish. It comes with a raw egg so make sure you mix it well! The Loco Moco dish was yummy and unique. Sweet coconut rice paired with a hamburger steak, shitake mushrooms, tiger shrimp, and my favourite taro crisps! Wish we had room for dessert tonight, but we were way too full from dinner. Only suggestion would be to incorporate more veggies into the dishes. read more

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This place was tiny. You have to make reservations well in advance. We did it last minute and was able to get a table by the bar. This restaurant was recommended by my sister. It did not disappoint! My favourite was the beef salad so flavourful! The other dishes we're great as well but it was very filling. We order a few dishes and shares it amongst 3 people. It's worth a try! The burger with the pork belly and egg addition was a bit much but still very good. The udon was a bit creamy for my taste but nonetheless not bad. I would definitely come back! read more

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You need reservations to come here! Im thinking, how busy can this place be?? What is so good about this place? Why do i need reservations a week or two in advance?? I found out last Saturday! I went in with some higher expectation because of the reservation part, and this place sure lived up to it. Awesome customer service!! Not once did i have to ask for water refill. This was over a 2hour span. The water served is not plain water. Its with cucumbers and mint. What a nice surprise that was!! I tried the chicken and waffle. The chicken lived up to the hype!i had the inspire burger and duck fries. The burger was good! There was suppose to be seared pork belly in the burger, it looked a bit more like white meat chicken which kinda threw the texture off. I didnt like it. They may have to delete that ingredient from the burger. There is something about a juicy great tasting burger, and biting into something that taste like chicken white meat kind of ruined it. So i picked it out of my burger. The duck fries, looked great, the duck shavings were a bit dry. So i didnt enjoy this as much as i hoped. The little things count! Just like the single hand towels in the washrooms. Wonderful idea!! Overall was a great experience! Once again, the service was superb. All 3 wait staff came around to fill my water, i didnt just get 1 server, i got 3 servers that night. 5stars for sevice! 4 stars overall. read more

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A group of high-school football buddies Skipped their late-noon Spanish studies Off in search of grub Decided they should have their fill They ended up at Lincoln Grill A local Hilo pub Crazy Georgie was his name Spoke his mind and had no shame Denied their standard fare The owners took up his request Sleeves rolled up they served their best A Polynesian dish with flare The friends in awe were most impressed Savoury patty in brown sauce dressed Their praise was rather vocal A name for the fare they had not So Georgie thought to name it snot And called it Loco Moco read more

Inspire Restaurant - Loco Moco, Spanish for 'crazy snot', is anything but - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Inspire is a small, inconspicuous space that you could easily miss driving down Main Street - it's also a must-try if you live in the Richmond Hill/Markham area. I've come on weekdays and weekends and a reservation is a must due to how limited their seating is. I've been here several times for both brunch and dinner and have enjoyed all of my meals. Fusion cuisine has seen an exponential growth in popularity in the last couple of years, and Inspire is one of the places that does it justice. Service is not stellar, but this is something that hasn't deterred me at all from returning multiple times. read more

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This is a fantastic fusion restaurant. It's not too spacious but they take reservations, so do try to book in advance. I've heard from a couple of friends that have wanted to try this place out that they haven't been able to make it cause it was always busy or the tables were already reserved. I sent them an email the day before and was able to reserve a table for two on a Friday afternoon for brunch. After we were seated, we saw people leaving as the wait time was too long so reservations are key for this place. I personally thought that the customer service was excellent. We were served quickly when we arrived and I had no issues with making the reservation beforehand (sent an email and received a reply back right away). The choices on their menu are so unique, I wanted to get everything! Some previous reviews have stated that their INSP burger is a must get. We ended up ordering the Korean Steak Bennies (Grade Prime Strip Steak + Soft Poached Eggs + Butter Garlic Toast + Chessy Soy Bechamel + Turmeric Seasoned Fries + Shallot Aioli) for $18: WORTH IT, and the Salmon Corn Pancakes Cheese Scrambler (Maple Glazed Charred Jalapenos filled Pancakes + Spiced Pork Belly + Aged Cheddar + Scrambled Egg + Torched Salmon + Tobiko) $18; DELICIOUS. Of the two, I would definitely recommend their Steak Benny! read more

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Always wanted to try out this place now I finally did!!! Good choice! (Pat on the back)...Food are amazing! My family and I ordered the Insp burger which is trully delicious. It has prime rib and pork belly and fried egg, really good combination. We also had the double bacon cheeseburger that has the matcha cheesecake which at first we were hesitant to try, this is really good too!!! The chicken waffle very tasty and crispy. Not a fan of spicy berry compote though...and waff out loud has waffle with steak and chicken, the steak was cook to perfection. Finally the Insp loco moco, love love the coconut flavored rice and prime rib steak mix. Ambience is cozy and nice. Staff are very friendIy. Food serving are huge. Seems like a restaurant in downtown Toronto but its close to home. Glad i made reservation ahead of time. I would defintely come back and try the other items on the menu. read more

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We had reservations for 6pm and arrived around 10 mins early. However, the restaurant does not open its doors until 6pm for dinner so we were stuck wandering around outside until doors were opened. Once we got in, we were seated immediately and served promptly. Overall food was really good. Here are the things that stood out: INSP Burger - messy to eat, and the processed cheese really stuck out from the other nice flavours of the burger. The fries that were served with it were tasteful but too soft for my liking. Chicken & Waffle - chicken was perfectly done (crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside). Seasonal compote was too sweet for my liking and almost tasted like it came out of a jam jar. read more

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Service: 2 stars Food: 4 stars Took my family here to celebrate Father's Day. I made reservations in advance but when we showed up (on time), the table wasn't ready for us. There was another family still dining at the table so they asked us to sit at the bar to wait. Normally, I wouldn't be bothered by this but they were not apologetic whatsoever and I was already put off by the cold reception they gave us. Once we were seated, it took a long time for anyone to even come over and acknowledge us. By this point, we were hungry from waiting over 20 minutes for our "reserved" table and 2 of the staff we dealt with gave zero effort. The food itself was great. We ordered the Loco Moco (highly recommend, it was worth it), the Butter Chicken Parmesan (also highly recommend) and the Korean Steak Bennies (do not recommend). Based on the description of "grade prime strip steak", I did not feel I got the best cut of steak. Most of it I chewed a few times and gave up - it was not good quality. My parents thoroughly enjoyed their dishes and I believe those menu items are unique and would have people come back for that. Overall, the food/menu is worth giving this place a try but the service really turned me off. Given the unique, creative dishes and the price point, I would expect much more elevated service. Even my dad made a comment that he gets better service at his local Tim Hortons! read more

This is the fourth time to inspire restaurant and I wanted to try their brunch menu. We ordered "korean beef" and "curried crab met pork and eggcellent". We really like the korean beef and we came to a conclusion that their beef items are the best. We felt the Curried crab met pork and eggcellent is too salty, and too much spice. But it js still worth to try. read more

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Great place to go for good food in Markham, and reasonably priced!! Only downsides are that the location is super Far East (for the people who live in west Markham/Richmond hill/north York etc.) and that there is limited seating for the dinner crowd. Definitely would recommend reserving before showing up! Inspire burger and fries are a must! 4/7 people in our group opted for it and we all enjoyed it! The portions were big and the flavours were delicious! We ordered a few glasses of wine, and two of the cups had things in it.. one had a fruit fly, and the other a remnant of food! They were nice about pouring us new glasses, so we didn't mind too much! I know some people would find that off-putting! read more

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Nice little restaurant tucked in an out of way corner of its building. Be careful because it's actually really easy to miss. Atmosphere is nice, staff are young, friendly and helpful. We went there on a Saturday night, where they have 2 sittings that are 2 hours long. Plenty enough time to eat. Portions are good size and price is very fair. I had the chicken and waffle which was pretty good except that I felt there wasn't enough sauce and it was a bit too oily. I started picking the fried bits off my chicken because it was starting to give me a headache. Also, I only got one tiny bit of the cinnamon whipped cream which filled one square of a waffle quarter. We also ordered the pulled pork frites which was also really good, but felt was lacking in sauce and didn't have much pork pieces in it. I would definitely come try again for some of the other dishes. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Pulled Pork frites - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Summary: modern look, pleasant atmosphere, and convenient location makes it a nice place for a date, but food was somewhat underwhelming Top Must-Get: ...I have to come back and try some more things first! Top Regret: chicken and waffles** **Yes, the famous chicken and waffles... They were alright, but not nearly as outstanding as I anticipated. A friend and I made reservations here for lunch, and had really high expectations. We got here promptly at our reserved time, and were greeted and taken to our seat. It's an intimate spot, with a slightly dim decor, and a hint of old-fashionedness. The tables and chairs are a bit small, but overall, it's got a good vibe. We had a hard time picking what to eat, because while the menu is simple and straightforward, it has a LOT of delicious-sounding foods. We ended up grabbing the INSP burger, the Udon Carbonara and, of course, the Chicken and Waffles. The burger was, in fact, pretty solid. Juicy, tender meat, egg, and mayo - mmm yeah, I was originally going to write that no burger is going to be worth $16, but thinking about it again is giving me second thoughts.... But if I really, REALLY think about it, $16 IS really pricey for a burger, albeit one with two different kinds of meat (pork slices in it too). Was it good? Sure. Would I rather have three Harvey Angus burgers for the same price? Probably. The Udon Carbonara was fairly saucy and was deemed "good". Which brings us to the chicken and waffles. Oh, the highly anticipated chicken and waffles. I'm clearly going against the grain here, but I didn't love it. Now, I don't mean to say the chicken and waffles HERE weren't good - I think that I simply don't enjoy the taste of chicken and waffles together. I like my waffles crunchy-ish, and after a while, the syrup sort of makes the waffle skin a bit soft and it just doesn't... feel right? Anyway. Each to their own. If YOU think you like chicken and waffles, you might like this! But for me, it's sort of like beef tendon and green tea ice cream. Independently and separately, they're great - but together, it just didn't work for me. Both my friend and I felt not-so-good after lunch, but that might not have anything to do with the food - just something I'll be paying attention to when I come back. And I WILL eventually come back, because I really want to try the duck taco, duck frites, and pulled pork - however, my honest feeling is that my first visit was a little disappointing. read more

Loved the udon carbonara I had for dinner here with my gf, so I was really excited to try out their brunch (my favourite meal of the day obviouslyyyyyy)!! I ordered the Eggs Bennies which had two soft poached eggs, spiced pulled pork belly with a chilli tamarind hollandaise sauce on a garlic buttered toast. The eggs were perfectly cooked, but I found the hollandaise sauce to be a tad too sour. I love sour foods, and I love tamarind in my Vietnamese sour soup, but the amount of tamarind flavour was actually too much for the delicate dish. The pork belly underneath was also really hard and sorta over cooked. I was really disappointed in this dish... The FHubs will always order waffles for brunch if it's on the menu. So obviously he would go for the waffles Death by Waffles & Co has aged cheddar cooked inside the waffles, pulled pork, braised beef, berry compote and a fried sunny side egg on top. He felt like they should have stuck with just the pulled pork instead of having both beef AND pork. There were a lot of layers of flavours going on but they weren't blending together very well. The aged cheddar on the waffle was a bit much and felt more like a filler than a compliment to the dish, also the cheese was cold and made the waffle a little bit too chewy. Overall the dish was ok, surprisingly the berry compote really pulled the dish together but unfortunately there was very little of it. He wished there was more of the compote on the dish. I feel like the restaurant food quality has gone down since the first time I've been there...I hope they don't change anything else, because I loved their dinner me read more

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I love this place! Their food is SOOO good, SO delicious every time, the quality is there, the service is friendly BUT! Always make sure you have a reservation beforehand because this place does get packed during peak times. Also parking can sometimes be a bit tricky but in any case just always plan ahead and you'll have a good time. read more

The best Chicken & Waffle in town. The chicken is crispy outside and juicy inside. Waffle is perfectly made, with nice touch of their syrup~ YUM!! The portion is kinda big for me, so I usually pack the rest home. And it's still very good after I reheat it in oven at home~ LOVE IT!!! Udon Carbonara is also my favourite, and the INSP burger. Don't forget to have their Pulled Pork Frites~! OMG, I've too many favourite dishes here... Service is good. Their waitresses are always busy with many things, but they are very friendly and nice. Must make reservation :-D Heard that their Brunch menu is very good too... Definitely will come again for it!! read more

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Looks great and tastes great! It's not quite the authentic loco moco from any hole in the wall place in Hawaii, but is a very delicious twist on it. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Loco Moco - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This was my very first time having chicken and waffle. I had always wanted to try it because everyone made it sound like it was a match in heaven, and people were not wrong about it. It was really good together, the salty chicken and the sweet syrup with the soft waffle actual went very well together. I am still searching for other chicken and waffle places to compare to this restaurant. I forgot to mention that I added a fried egg on top, which improve increased the texture and flavour even more. One more thing, for those who like spicy food, do not forget to ask for their homemade hot sauce, because it was really good with the chicken. And, for those who have a second stomach for dessert do not skip out on it because it was really delicious. Overall, my experience here was great, the restaurant is not big so it would not be able to hold big parties, and always make sure to make a reservation if you have 6+ people. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Environment: 4/5 Overall: 4.5/5 read more

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Believe the hype. This place is unique, busy and delicious. My wife and I sat at the bar because it was a busy Sunday morning. We ordered the Chicken and Waffles, and the Lettuce Pray (Lettuce Wraps). The Lettuce wraps were really tasty and full of different flavours and textures. The Chicken and Waffles was also very appetizing, however, the waffles were soft and a bit on the soggy side. (I would have to defer to Alchemy coffee on this one). The waitress was kind and attentive to our needs. We look forward to coming back again. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Lettuce Pray. Still craving for them. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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It is recommended to call and book a table at least a week before you decide to come. I went with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday for Sunday brunch. My friends had chicken waffles and Korean beef / eggs. They enjoyed their meal. I chose the salmon burger for a healthier option. The place is pretty small with a dozen tables. The seat time is max 2 hours during the brunch session. The service is excellent as the servers stop the the table several times and fill water. The place may be hard to find as the front does not stand out. There is parking at the back. read more

The pros: Inspire is a cozy little mid-priced spot that would be a good pick for a date. Food is OK, can be a bit small in the appetizer portions but over-all still decent. The cons: You can basically never get a seat unless you've made reservations a couple weeks in advance - we once tried to walk-in for a table of 4 and was promptly turned away at the door, being told "We don't even have seats at the bar today. If you don't have reservations today, you won't get in. Don't bother waiting." (Erm, I found this a little abrupt - no "Sorry, we're fully booked out for the night"?). The thing is, I think the major reason of popularity of Inspire is that there's not much competition of the same food type/ambiance in the area. The food's OK, but it's not *amazing* imho, and the prices are similar to what you'd pay for downtown. read more

Small dine in restaurant but food is unique and amazing. Great fusion type restaurant tried the chicken and waffles and duck poutine. Chicken and waffles tasted great the chicken was crispy and juicy the waffles was just ok. The poutine was fresh tasting and worth it and filled me up. As mentioned place is small recommend you get a resevation .... wait staff were attentive and courtious ... ambience was cozy for a small place. read more

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This neat little place is located on Main Street Markham. Went there on a Sunday night with 2 other friends. Upon walking in, we were greeted by the waitress. It's a rather small restaurant. But the decor gave a very homey feel to it. They have the cutest menu ! We ordered the INSP loco moco, that sweet chick, and the waffed out. The loco moco was a small mountain on a plate ! Bottom up: coconut rice, angus beef patty, shrimp, shitake mushroom, topped with fried taro. The coconut rice was rich and creamy paired with the other ingredients. "That sweet chick" was a chicken burger served with fries, it definitely had the whoa factor when they brought it out on a small cutting board. Now behold, the WAFFED OUT! It's basically fried chicken with waffles and steak. What a wicked pairing ! The chicken was incredibly crispy, the blueberry waffles adds a hint of sweetness and bite to the chicken. The steak had great seasoning on it, it was super tender. The whole experience was great! Will definitely come back here to try out their other dishes. read more

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I had the Waff Out Loud and it was so good I want to eat it all over again right after eating it all. The portion when it was first taken out seemed small but halfway through I almost wanted to tap out. It was so yummy! the service is really friendly and we had asked for recommendations. James (our server) asked about our preferences before making his recommendations. And boy was he right! I think based on the food and experience you're getting the price is reasonable. Really great experience, get a reservation. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Waff out loud and mango-saketini - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I have mixed feeling about the food here. We ordered a few items off the lunch menu. Did the food taste bold? Was there care shown in the craftsmanship? Yes to both questions. Were the flavors unique or at least good? Some for the first half of the question; depends for the second half cause some might find the food too salty. The nagging feeling I had through out the meal was I was eating a collection of appetizers. The perception was not due to the portion, since I knew this was a tapa restaurant walking in. The issue centered on the lack of flavors balance. Each dish was a punch to my mouth of one bold flavor. Each dish screamed for a balancing dish. I took full responsibility of not balancing the flavors I chose. Yet the organization of the menu didn't make it easy for customers to balance the dishes. Obviously this highlights the shortcoming of tapa style dining: unlikely main entrée style or tasting menu, the onus is on customers to plan and balance the meal, whether it is ingredients, flavors, size or texture. I say this with sincere intention to suggest improvements: reorganize the menu, highlight the mild and bold flavors separately or at least obviously, make it easier for customers to organize the meal well. read more

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Spin on typical brunch food, more Asian infused. My meal was a smoke salmon avocado, it was good, the salmon tasted good. The salad had a funny after taste. I ordered a cappuccino but their machine broke, so got a latte free of charge it wasn't the greatest but over all, the food was good, decor was great, bathrooms were clean, and spacious. read more

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"Omg inspire is the best place in markham omgomg, it's SOOOO good" Just kidding. This isn't every other review on this page. Maybe I expected a bit too much, but I didn't fall head over heels for inspire like every other girl. When we walked in, we weren't really greeted by the server. She looked at us and said "do you have a reservation?" and kind of grimaced when we said no.. then without a word, she led us to the back of the restaurant and gave us menus. Her mood probably got better, because she was a lot more tolerable and friendlier as the minutes passed. The server assigned to our table, however, was amazing. She was super quick, friendly and caring- kept checking up on our water levels every once in awhile so there were no shriveled up dehydrated bodies left in the restaurant. My boyfriend and I ordered the pulled pork frites to share and OMGGGGGGG THIS IS WHAT LOVE FEELS LIKE!! I don't even like green onion but it worked SO well for this dish.. to be honest, I didn't want to share with my boyfriend anymore... I would've taken the whole dish for myself but he drove me here, and I don't want to be left behind. We each also got a chicken and waffles (super famous here) after we couldn't find the udon carbonara on the menu.. WHAT HAPPENED? The serving was huge and it was presented nicely but I've had better fried chicken from KFC. The waffles were yummy, but too much syrup.. I would've preferred that we all get control of our own syrup next time. It ended up being too much and I finished just around half when I got it to go and gave it to my boyfriend, since he devoured his even though he said it was too sweet as well. It was nice to try! I'll probably be back and try other dishes! Somebody please let me know if the udon carbonara comes back! read more

Inspire Restaurant - sweetest heart attack on a plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came here on a weekday during lunch and the place wasn't busy. They have a small menu but I definitely find the items unique and I felt like I must try them all! I came here today, however to try their Chicken and Waffles. We waited at least 25 mins for the food to arrive, so be prepared to wait that long for food. But I was impressed by the chicken and waffles! It was delicious! The chicken wasn't greasy and the amount of syrup was just perfect! I recommend getting that for sure. Service is pretty fast but I suggest making a reservation as there is very limited seating in this small place. Would go back to try their pasta next time. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Chicken and Waffles $12 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Absolutely delicious. I've been here twice now within a months time. They greeted me with such care and it was nice to see genuine people working there. I got seated ASAP and the place was absolutely beautiful! The décor was very artistic and used regular items like wood (for their tables and wall and their ceiling decor). Can't even begin to rave about the food. It's amazing!!!! Every single herb and spice in their food, you can taste all the flavors and its so different from other restaurants. This restaurant is definitely inspiring. Just had their chicken (2pc) and waffles with steak (1 strip) and omgod that steak... Totally worth the $10 extra from plain chicken and waffles (which comes with 3 pieces of chicken). I then had the salmon poke bowl... It was such a good appetizer. I had to eat it as an entree because I'm on Detox ha-ha! But I really do recommend people to try it. I'm sure you will love it too!!! read more

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This place is so romantical (yes, that's a word). Two thumbs up for atmosphere. From the (very) dim lighting (honestly, I turned into a possessed Yelpie, shining a flashlight on my food for a picture), drapes, and cozy atmosphere, it's a charming spot to take a significant other. But don't get me wrong, it's great for small groups as well. The atmosphere is welcoming and hosts a diverse menu - overall, a nice little gem in the 'burbs of Markham. We ordered: a) chicken and waffles, b) udon carbonara, c) and for dessert, the caged chocolate mousse. Admittedly, I expected a lot more from the meal. The food was pretty average to us - while it was beautifully presented, it was all flash, no substance. The chicken and waffles were a bit too sweet for our liking, same with the chocolate mousse - it was all sweetness and monotonous in body with no real complexity in flavour. The Udon carbonara was probably the highlight of the meal - a delicious and unique take to a classic favourite! Overall, despite pretty average food, we still enjoyed our time here. It was a nice Friday-night-dinner kind of spot, atmosphere was pleasant, and service was attentive. 3 stars for the food and pricing. 4 stars for atmosphere and service. For two people, with tax and tip, we spent around $54.00 (keep in mind, that's without drinks). Note that a parking lot is located just adjacent to the restaurant, so no need to hunt for street parking. read more

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Second time here but I did not write a review for my first visit. The restaurant is small with few tables - I echo all the other Yelpers to call ahead and make reservations. I came here for brunch with two friends. No problem getting my reserved seat. To share: PULLED PORK FRITES Time Honored Braised Pulled Pork + Sweet Shallot Aioli + Hand Cut Yukon Gold ($8) Shoe tip: As you can see in my picture, the dish is constructed in separate layers so before eating, make sure to mix! You want all the components in each bite. -This dish comes topped with a mountain of what I believe to be fried thinly sliced taro pieces? In my opinion, it doesn't have much taste and serves to add crunch and visual appeal. - The pulled pork isn't doused in a barbecue sauce so it isn't sweet and you can still taste the "porkiness." It was really tender. - The sweet shallot aioli is so tasty, it is creamy and sweet and you get that hint of onion flavour. It adds another element to the dish. - The frites aren't the crunchiest maybe because of how it is cooked or how thin they are? Only the ends of the frites seem to retain their crunchiness - but as noted above those fried bits provide crunch. Overall, this is very tasty and easy to share. My dish: SALMON CORN PANCAKES CHEESE SCRAMBLER Maple Glazed Charred Jalapenos filled Pancakes + Spiced Pork Belly + Aged Cheddar + Scrambled Egg + Torched Salmon + Tobiko ($18) The dish is not spicy, despite the charred jalapenos in the pancakes. Again I tried to get a bit of everything on each bite. There was so much flavour in each bite: - The salmon is charred on the outside and pretty much raw on the inside - you can definitely taste the salmon - Tthe spiced pork belly is tender and has a little sweetness (from a light glaze?), very good. - The aged cheddar in the scrambled eggs were nice (one of my favourite cheeses) - The pancakes I remember were easy to cut, haha. Great dish, nice play on salty and sweet. For the price of the dish, I think it delivered the quality and quantity. I only wish the jalapenos came through with a hint of spice. I also tried my friend's chicken and waffles and the korean bennies. The chicken and waffles were good, especially when you mop up some of that maple syrup. The Korean bennies were okay, I wish the steak had more of the korean marinade. The hollandaise isn't your typical hollandaise. It's different, but still good. Service is good, they check up on you, re-fill your water, can split your bill etc. Found the music volume a bit loud but I'm sure I could have asked to lower the volume if I wanted to... read more

Inspire Restaurant - Frites with pork - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Its really no wonder why this restaurant has such high rating... Everything from start to finish was superb. I called at 6:30 pm for a reservations, the guy who answered said they were fully booked and I inquired about walkins and he was honest and advised it was a small restaurant but there might be something available around 9:30. So he took my name and number. Around 8:30 he called back to say someone canceled and there's a table reserved for us. I know to some this might not seem like a big deal, but quite often the person on the other end of the phone lacks customer service. We got there, ample parking in the back. Its easy to miss amongst all the other businesses on main street but a simple u-turn solves that issue. The food... My oh my... I got the udon carbonara. Creamy and delicious. Lots of mushrooms and sausage. Plus beef. It came with an egg. It arrived at the table steaming hot, but i really couldn't wait. It smelt so good, I had to dig in. A few burns later, some mishaps of noodles on my face. It was a large portion and I'm still stuffed 3 hours later. Dave got the INSP burger. The burger was cooked to medium. Fried egg on top and what to me sets it apart from the rest, the pork belly. He ordered it with a side of duck confit frites. Everything was served on a wooden board. I asked him for his review, he said really good. During dinner we planned our next visit, so that means we really did enjoy the food. The bill came to $50 including tax and tip. It bad for low key, don't want to go Downtown kinda Saturday night. read more

Inspire Restaurant - INSP burger $16 +$4 for duck confit frites - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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