April 20, 2018 - I give this place a 1/5 I ordered Chicken and Waffles (crisp chicken, homemade waffle, edamame raspberry chutney, ginger maple butter and fresh berries)..... my cousin ordered Lettuce Pray (crisp chicken, bacon and cheese, tarragon aioli, and kbbq sauce).... the waiter and waitress were very polite and getting our food didn't take too long. (The portions are a good size). I tried the lettuce pray, it was really good. But I didn't really like the chicken and waffles it had a strange taste. Not sure how to really explain it. But for some you'll probably love it. Unfortunately we didn't. Btw.. It's 1am and I'm at home trying to write this review and then sleep. But I can still taste the weird flavour of the chicken and waffle :( Anyways..... After eating the waitress come and took our plates away and got me a take-out box for my leftovers. We then asked for the bill... after some time of waiting for the waitress to come back to take our payments.... (by the way she was serving the table right beside us, and attended to them about 3-4 times. I am 110% sure she noticed my bank card and the cash on the table). I was willing to see how long it would take for her or anyone to notice us sitting there waiting to pay, I think we waited 15-20mins before my cousin said something to get her attention. But instead of the waitress coming, I believe the manager came and said the internet wasn't working and she can only take cash (I'm a tap kinda girl. I love tapping my debit card and I never walk with cash. My friends don't like that since we do go to a lot of places that actually have a cash only sign.) So, I advised the person that I only have debit and in a RUDE response she said "you can go to the atm over there, there is nothing I could do, the internet isn't working". ..........lmfao, Like what!!!?!!!!? There was no "I'm sorry we should have stated that earlier or I apologize about the inconvenience". Nope none. So I left my cousin in the restaurant and started to walk in the direction of "over there" (I turned right heading south on Main St) and walked to Scotiabank (I bank with Simplii so I had to pay a $3.00 fee). The bank isn't far it's just one light away. I'm just so disappointed in the service there (when the manager came and spoke that way, I knew the waitress and waiter ignored us for so long because they saw my bank card. They probably didn't want to let me know what was wrong). I still tipped 10% because at first the were so nice and attentive. BUT, I will not be going back there ever again. You guys suck! And need some customer service skills. lettuce pray for those without customer service skills so that they can get it ASAP!! Still everyone should check it out, at least once (I will not recommend the chicken and waffles) and bring cash! just in case. If you want chicken and waffles go to SMASH Kitchen ( funny thing is we went to SMASH first, but there was a wait...and the hostess at SMASH called me just as we sat down at Inspire. :'( ) read more

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4.5/5 I came with a group of 8 and made reservations couple weeks in advanced. The restaurant is not that big so a reservation is a recommended for large groups. The setting has a rustic hipster vibe but dimly light for an intimate feel. I had the INSP burger and upgraded to the pulled pork fries. The burger was stuffed with tons of toppings, including a juicy patty, greasy pork belly and a fried egg. Definitely a hearty burger that was on the greasier side. Pulled pork fries were amazing! Definitely recommend as the meat melded with the fries nicely. I took a bite of my friend's chicken and waffles. Great combinations of savoury and sweet flavours! Our waitress was attentive - filled our water often and came to check up on us in good timings. This fusion restaurant is definitely a great place to try but due to the price, I don't see myself returning often - only occasionally. read more

Small asian fusion restaurant that serves unique dishes I haven't had anywhere else. The chicken and waffles here doesn't taste like the typical dish you'd think it would taste like. The chicken was juicy and overall the dish was full of different flavours that complimented each other. The alcoholic drink just tasted like juice and wasn't much to them. The server was welcoming and funny but the service for the food was a little slow. I would still highly recommend this place! And also remember to make reservations online since it's a small place read more

Inspire Restaurant - Chicken & Waffles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

One of my favourite places, despite being so out of the way for me. The atmosphere is always great, but be warned you need to call ahead. This place is popular and doesn't have too many seats. We were here about a year ago doing brunch. It's has a modern fusion style on comfort food and Asian cuisine. Asian as in broad Asian sense, from Hawaiian inspired, Vietnamese influences, etc., so not just chinese. The interior is well designed and has an exotic elegance to it while not being to busy. If I had to give a comparison I think this is more an upscale feel to Pinky's Ca Phe downtown. We go the Hanoi Chilled Beef Salad and Tiger's Milk Scallop Ceviche (we had a late filling lunch, so smaller dishes tonight) The Ceviche was really good. Not your testimonial where the acidity is high. The coconut cream adds a sweet richness to the dish. The dish is just really balanced, not too refreshing, not too sweet, and just a interesting complexity with the shrimp chip it goes with. The Hanoi Beef Salad is huge. It's done more in a traditional way but also with their twist. The beef is left is larger slices grilled on one side and left still slightly rare on the inside or rather other side. The watermelon is a nice touch. Really balanced out the citrus in this dish when you get a perfect bite. Remember to mix or toss you salad to get a good mix going because I didn't. My critique with this dish is that if the beef or the crispy potato string were salted heavier or the beef been slices more thin after grilling the dish has that hit of salt that rounds the dish a bit more. I find that nam jim and nuoc cham sauces tend to be sweeter side so didn't provide the salt I was looking for. But overall the textures are good and when you did find a perfect bite it was really good. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Tiger's Milk Scallop Ceviche - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Whenever I dine here, the dishes never disappoint. My fav spot for some creative asian fusion dishes. INSP loco-moco, duck confit frites/tacos, and the Shiitake Udon Carbonara are my favs. But also enjoy trying a new dish with each visit, friendly tip, it can get busy so book reso in advance! Also, the dishes practice the philosophy of Ikebana, which in a nutshell means that food presentation matters and so you'll get some insta worthy food shots, lol. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Duck confit tacos - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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I don't get why Smash gets all the love for good spots in Unionville because Inspire is much better. It's quieter than Smash (i.e., easy to miss with its simple sign, a much smaller - and cozier - space), but its food speaks volumes. We got: - Chicken and Waffles: I looooooove chicken and waffles, and this one was really good. They were pretty generous with their serving, making it a waffle sandwich (i.e., waffles on both the top and bottom of the chicken), and had 4 sizeable chicken pieces. I usually like mine simple with just maple syrup but Inspire had it with a berry sauce. I had my doubts whether that would work, but it definitelt did, with the tartiness complementing the chicken and waffles really well. - Inspire Burger: The burger was huge and the taste was pretty good (pork belly and fried egg on it were nice touches), so overall an ok dish and you get value for money. The interesting thing was the pulled pork fries we got with it. The pork was standard but they put this veggie slaw thing that made it interesting. Can't decide whether it made it better or worse actually, but interesting for sure. - Kahlua tiramusu cheesecake: So good! If you're the type who likes to taste the cheese chunks in a cheesecake (versus it tasting just like smooth cream), go for this. The Kahlua flavour also definitely came through. Other notes: Service was fine, place had the right mix of an energetic vibe but quiet enough to have good conversations, and parking on the street and in a backlot are readily available. Highly recommend trying Inspire out. read more

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I came with high expectations based on what I heard about the food, and it did not disappoint! We went on a Thursday night and there is a small parking lot right next to the restaurant that we parked at. Staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered the udon carbonara and the Waff Out Loud, which is chicken and beef and waffles. Both were amazing but the waffles were exceptional. It was sweet, salty, smoky ( from the beef), savoury, and had so many different flavours that blended so well together! I don't know what spices they used but it made the dish so delicious. Prices are pretty standard for a dinner meal and food is definitely worth the price. read more

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

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+.5 for service Yup, the second highest rated restaurant in Markham has reasons to be so. Inspire is definitely one of the most unique restaurants I've been to, and honestly given the price it was definitely not as costly as I thought. I visited Inspire with my parents during Fathers Day, and booked a reservation at 8pm. I honestly didn't need to have reserved, because throughout the time I was there the place never reached full capacity. We ordered the duck taco, seafood paella, udon carbonara, banana leaf salmon, Indonesian chicken rendang, and the caged chocolate mousse. Each dish was uniquely crafted, and each had their excellent unique taste as well. However, I did somewhat wish the flatbread used for the duck taco was thinner, because it was quite thick. The caged chocolate mousse was definitely one I didn't expect in terms of its creation, and one that I highly recommend for dessert. Service was really good, and the waitresses kept refilling our glasses of water, as well as asking us whether our dishes were up to standard. I also noticed looking at other reviews that the menu changes often, so I would definitely revisit here to try some new unique items! read more

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I was over hyped about the chicken and waffles after seeing some of the delicious photos but after tasting the food it didn't live up to the expectations. I ordered the duck taco appetizer which was a good fusion of western and eastern foods. I enjoyed the taco but just wish the duck was warmed up before being placed on the dish. For the main course I got, what I mentioned above, the chicken and waffles. At first sight, I was felt pretty good about the way the dish was plated. It looked pretty just like the photos. The fried chicken was the main selling part of this dish, it was seasoned, juicy and crispy. The chicken is seasoned with a bit of ginger which I think elevated the taste of the heavy dish. But the waffles was a huge disappointment to me. It was soggy and had this weird texture to it. It tasted like something too healthy to be together with the awesome tasting fried chicken. The syrup for the waffles tastes good too. If they can fix the waffles then this will be a five star dish. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Duck taco - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I've been here multiple times over the years, and I've got to say that I definitely am a fan. Solid quality, cute interior, and intimate ambience with options for groups or a cute date. Pretty versatile! They also have different menus for lunch and dinner. Their frites are to die for. They're super skinny, slightly soggy, meaning they absorb any sauce perfectly. I had the duck frites and it was worth risking an exploding blood vessel. Their sandwiches were amazing too. Buns were soft and the inside and toppings were very filling. The assortment of veg in their burgers complement well with the heaviness of the chicken. Service was a little meh. Nice, but not super attentive. I didn't mind though as prices were the norm for places like these. Parking is much better at the back. I really liked their cucumber water. It's super refreshing. :) read more

First time I came I enjoyed Inspire from the atmosphere and decor to the service. The food was average and returning 2 years later their menu doesn't seem that much inspired. It's the same menu, American food with a pinch of Asian. It's more American style FOOD than Asian because it's so incredibly greasy and buttery. Any Asian flavours don't really stand out because of the fat content. In my opinion, their menu needs more balance, more acidity to cut the fat and less richness. I've been to Inspire twice with large groups each time and no one was especially excited about their food except their fries were better than most. Their BEER menu is limited to Sapparo or "mystery beer," which is basically a tallboy of a craft you can find in LCBO. I tried their mystery beer it was Red Racer IPA. In my opinion this mystery beer isn't a good idea because most people who drink beer want a certain type a beer with their meal. For avid craft beer drinkers, they know what they want for what type of food they eat. For new comers to the craft beer scene it could be a hit or miss depending on what they eat. They could just find out that craft beer in general is awful because of the bad combination they had with this "mystery beer" and Salmon. At least let the customer know what type of beer it is. Their SERVICE is good though. Can't complain about that, nothing was out of order and the waiters were all courteous and attentive. Their DECOR/ATMOSPHERE is great too, that's where all the inspiration went. read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant when I came here because one of my best friends highly recommended it as one of her favourite restaurants. However, I didn't really like it. We had the chicken and waffles, and the butter chicken pasta. The chicken was not as crispy as I would have liked it and the waffles were a little soggy and underdone. The butter chicken pasta was just not as good as I had hoped either. read more

Tired of fried chicken and beer? How does chicken and waffles sound? . INSPIRE RESTAURANT chicken & waffles (fried chicken and homemade waffles with seasonal compote, ginger maple butter, berries) . 4/5 . Inspire Resuarant specializes in Asian fusion and offers plenty of delicious food! Pictured is their chicken and waffles their fried chicken is SO good - the perfect amount of crisp and breading - it can be sold alone or shine in any pairing! The waffle leans towards the soft side, not that crispy, and whether you like it depends on your preferences. Personally, I really liked it because it added a different texture to the dish. There was a fruity compote on the waffles and a ginger maple sauce on the side to pour. A lot of flavors were in this dish, but they balanced and complimented each other. I would definitely recommend this dish if you're at @inspirerestaurant . 144 Main St Markham N unit 1 read more

Inspire Restaurant - chicken & waffles (fried chicken and homemade waffles with seasonal compote, ginger maple butter, berries) $19 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Really good restaurant, get the chicken and waffles or the insp burger! The downside is that for someone who doesnt like seafood i have limited options, the portion size is also really great which is not necessarily a bad thing but you're going to want to eat a light lunch before heading here for dinner. p.s. i really like their fries read more

Incredibly impressive offering from this small restaurant in Markham. Came for a special occasion and made reservations for a party of 5 at 6:00PM. Reservations are STRONGLY recommended as this place filled up; people want to eat here and for good reason. The storefront is relatively unassuming and faces Markham road. The eclectic, Thai-inspired decor makes the restaurant feel unique and cozy. The service was fast, friendly and informative taking the time to answer our questions and explain the dishes. We settled on a few mains and appetizers to share. We started with the pulled pork frites and drunken crustaceans to start. The pulled pork dish is presented as a big, round mountain of fries, pork, cheese and topped with sprouts which added a fresh texture and crunch to the dish. The "extra butter" drunken crustaceans were as you'd expect.. very buttery, rich and even more delicious. Despite the tasty appetizers, the mains were not overshadowed, with generous portions and vibrant flavors. The hanoi beef salad was meaty, fresh and filled with a variety of different toppings: radishes, peppers, onions, sprouts and crispy potato strings. The flavors work together to produce a flavorful, aromatic party in your mouth that also ends up being very filling! The rest of the dishes were also incredible: the loco moco, chicken and waffles, and the chicken burger were all impressively distinct and also large. This fancy fusion restaurant gets it right: not just in aesthetic and presentation but also in taste! We were too full for dessert but will likely be back to try everything else this restaurant has to offer! read more

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Inspire has gotten better since the first time I tried them a few years ago. I ordered the Salmon corn pancakes cheese scrambler (Maple glazed charred jalapeno filled pancakes + spiced pork belly, aged cheddar, scrambled eggs, torched salmon and tobiko $19) and it was delicious! My friends really enjoyed their meal as well. The restaurant is a little small/cramped so be sure to make reservations when going with a larger group. Would definitely return! read more

Inspire Restaurant - Salmon corn pancakes cheese scrambler - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Inspire doesn't fail to disappoint. When it comes to having fusion food, Inspire usually comes to mind. I like how their menu is unique and they change up the options from time to time. This time around I came with a few friends on a Wednesday night. They open at 6PM so we made reservations at their dinner opening time, knowing from past experience that this place is usually a full house on any given day of the week. The restaurant was more quiet at this time and shortly around 7PM it was almost full. I ordered the Salmon Burger, whereas my friends ordered the Simply Short Ribs, Udon Carbonara, and the INSP Loco Moco (prime beef with coconut rice). I personally felt the ginger aioli in my Salmon Burger was a bit stronger than expected, but that again could just be me. I really liked my friend's dish, the Loco Moco. Their food has a lot of flavour, not too overboard, just enough. The atmosphere is cozy and small. They only have a handful of tables so be sure to make reservations. If it's a busy evening, the seating limit is around 2 hours. If you're down to have fusion food, give this place a try! read more

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Me and my wife came here on a weekday night and made a reservation. The environment was very modern fusion asian. it was relatively comfortable and the service was pretty prompt. We asked the servers some questions on the food and they all seem pretty knowledgeable as to what the dishes are which is always a good sign and gave some suggestions on popular dishes. So we decided to get the Hanoi Chilled Beef and short rib, dish, as well as a extra butter crustacian appetizer. I have to say the appetizer was very good, the taste was unique and fresh and new. definitely what you would expect from the phrase asian fusion. I think that was definitely the highlight of the night and if we come back would definitely look into ordering it again. The hanoi chilled beef was not bad, however my wife thinks the taste needs to be made with less ingredients, as her saying goes "its good" but there is too much going on in their. and lacks focus. The beef is the highlight of it, but the salad is all over the place. My dish the short rib, i personally find it okay, but i think it would've been better as a dish that was not slow cooked, and was instead slow roasted. Short rib is one of the better cut of the beef if done correctly. and i think the slow roasting has taken the texture we all love about the short rib, it is soft but it isn't tender. also the mash has made the dish a bit too heavy and made it harder to distinguish the short rib itself which should be the star of the dish. I think it is pretty inventive and i applaud the chef for trying something new. but personally i think a better choice could've been made in that regard. The experience at this restaurant was very nice, and honestly a great place to hang out with friends or have a date night. especially in an area that is devoid of those things. I would recommend those around the area to give it a try, and also those who are not, as the restaurant has a daily special they change and always has something new up its sleeves read more

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First of all, the name is perfect. Every dish is truly inspired. Chicken with waffles was awesome. There is a great flavour (I think there was fennel seeds in the crust which worked really well) and tenderness to the chicken and the waffles were good. The Inspire burger with cheesecake was soo good...high quality beef gets paired with peameal bacon with a subtle hint of cheesecake...Decadent! And the upgrade to pulled pork fries is well worth it if you like deliciousness. Friendly and attentive service....like Arnold said, I'll Be Back! read more

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One of Markham's gems. Great Asian fusion flavours and great service. Had calamari and torched salmon. Both were very good

If you are looking for a fusion cuisine to try, this is one of the greatest restaurants in Markham I would recommend. The food really exceeded our expectation. Food was nicely presented , flavourful , and delicious. Attached pictures shower what we ordered. Fries was addictively tasty, chicken waffle was so good! The salmon in salad was very soft and chewy, and the beef was filling and good! Price was very reasonable and also justified the quality of food. My family loved the flavour of the food! I would rate 5/5 about the food. We were very pleased about the food. This restaurant lost 1 point was because it wasn't very kids friendly. There was no accessibility and rooms for stroller to go in. The server wasn't very friendly and it took around 20 mins for waiting for the dishes. I would recommended this restaurant due to high quality fusion cuisine. Very tastful and good portion ! read more

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Bookmark complete. After saving this spot for a very long while I have finally checked it off. I am not a huge fan of fusion style restaurants but this one is an exception. The dish I ordered was the Korean steak bennies and the chicken and waffles. We came for brunch and made reservations for 1130 (opening time) the night beforehand. It went pretty smooth. Our table was prepared and the wait staff were excellent. Always very attentive and polite. The only reason I did not give the full 5 stars as there is a nasty draft that comes in every time someone opens the front door. It was quite cold and we were pretty deep into the restaurant so i m pretty sure everyone felt the same way in there. Storm door perhaps? Anyways it was quite a pleasant experience overall. TIP: the place is very family friendly! Every table had babies when we were there lol. read more

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My friend brought me here, it was such a great place! I had the Death by Waffle, it was waffle with aged cheese, topped with curry chicken, pulled pork, poached eggs and blueberry jam. I was worried about this combo of mix, but turned out that it tasted so good! The waffle was fluffy, with the cheese melted in, plus the savory chicken and well-marinated pork, and the jam's sweetness brought the whole thing to the next level. Overall it was amazing. My friend had eggs benedict. Instead of using English muffins and bacons, they used garlic toasts as base and pork belly for the meat part, made the dish much more special. They put curry into the potatoes too, very creative. Apart from the food, the decor was special too, and the service was great. Will definitely go for a second round soon! read more

Inspire Restaurant - Great brunch! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Small restaurant on main St. Markham. Love the food on the menu. It's different, and I love how they mix the salty with the sweet. I wasn't sure how it may taste, but it was really good. I tried many dishes which was shared with friends, and all of them were good. Good I went in with no expectations as I did not read any reviews.. so it was a good surprise! read more

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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

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

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Delicious food! My go to place when I am craving American comfort food. Love that the menu is Asian inspired. If you are planning on eating here, you must reserve a table. I've seen customers get turned away because they didn't make a reservation. The Chicken and waffles is a must try but it is heavy, so it is better to share. The chicken has a nice bold flavour of Chinese spices and hints of ginger. The salmon burger was delicious, but it was an oily mess! The bread absorbed all the oil and the toppings were slowly sliding off after each bite, so I ended up eating the toppings and patty near the end. Also, if you come here on certain special days like Valentine's day, they will mostly likely have a set menu you can choose from. Visited this place for the first time on Valentine's day and I was looking forward to trying the Chicken and waffles but it wasn't on their menu. read more

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Came here for brunch with a party of 5 on a sat morning. We tried the chicken & waffles, bennies, and the loco moco. Everyone loved the bennies and loco moco, largely thanks to the delicious flavors and well cooked steak. The presentation was pretty too. I enjoyed the chicken, which was very juicy and crispy. The waffle was just meh tho - became soggy quickly and mushy. I also wasn't a fan of the sauce, which was just a bit too tangy. Overall, a great brunch experience and the waitresses were very friendly and attentive. read more

Inspire has been on our radar for a while now and we were able to check it out finally for our Friday night date night dinner . Its a casual, hip Asian fusion restaurant combining popular Western pub food with an Asian twist. The standout for us was the Inspire Burger. A fantastic juicy chopped beef served with a spicy mayo, Asian slaw and a fried egg on a lightly toasted bun. It was absolutely delicious and I could have eaten this all night long! The chicken and waffles was really nicely done as well as the drunken crustacean and the pulled pork poutine...but seriously I keep on thinking about that burger!! Service was fantastic as the staff are constantly filling water and asking how everything was. Definitely a great place to check out on Markham Main Street. I've definitely been "inspired" especially after that burger! read more

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I finally had the chance to try this restaurant having bookmarking it for several years! So glad that I made a trek to this side of the city for some delicious food. We went there on a Friday evening at 7:30pm and the place was packed. The restaurant is quite small as there were many tables for 2 or 4 -definitely not for large groups. So make sure you make reservations online or else you might not get a seat. Even when we got there, the person got mixed up and couldn't find my friend's name on their reservation list, but eventually they did and gave us a table. There was a lot of things to try but we came down to 2 main entrees: Chicken and Waffles and Torched Salmon Udon Bowl The Chicken and Waffles was highly praised by my friends and other yelp reviews so we decided to try it. It is a mix of sweet and savoury which I enjoyed, but most importantly, the chicken was very crispy. The waffles on the other hand was bland and doughy, which was quite a disappointment. On the other hand, the Torched Salmon Udon Bowl, was absolutely delicious. The waiter recommended it to us and he was on point! If you like creamy coconut flavours, this dish is for you! It is a little spicy but it is very flavourful. Overall, it is a great restaurant for dates or a casual get together. I'd definitely go back to try other dishes. read more

I visited Inspire with a friend on a Sunday evening, with a 6:30pm reservation. The restaurant seems to be easy to miss along Main Street Markham, located in a small plaza with a nondescript sign, and I had to u-turn after passing by. The restaurant is quite cozy, and the red colours and Asian-inspired decor gave it a warm and inviting vibe. If you plan on going, especially as a large group, I recommend making reservations given the small space. I went for the Chicken & Waffles upon the recommendation by Narcity (which also writes that Inspire is a "Bucket List Toronto Restaurant" - check!), while there is also a variety of interesting-sounding Asian-fusion offerings, such as the Hanoi Greens and Peach Coconut Curry. The Chicken & Waffles is a twist on a classic, and was incredibly rich, decadent, and flavourful and the chicken was so crispy yet juicy on the inside. The chicken seems to battered with a special spice (I can't identify what it is, possibly five spice?) and I can definitely see why this is one of their best-known dishes. It was only perhaps a bit on the sweet side from what I'm used to in a dinner entree - with sweet ginger maple butter, berry compote, and a sprinkling of icing sugar on top - but I didn't mind. Even the water here is a little special, infused with cucumber and mint and very refreshing! That being said, the next time I visit I hope to try some of their drinks/cocktails, particularly the pretty-looking raspberry one. Inspire stands out among the restaurants in Markham, offering creative yet approachable comfort foods. I would definitely return to try their other unique dishes and drinks. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Chicken & Waffle: Crisp chicken, homemade waffle, berry compote, ginger maple butter and berries. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

EVERY item I ordered here was AMAZING. Yes it is a little pricey for brunch but my husband and I both thought it was well worth it! We had Chicken & Waffle, Korean Steak Bennies, The INSP Burger, "Extra Butter" Drunken Crustacean's. I just simply cannot pick a favorite because everything is amazing and flavorful especially Drunken Crustacean's. I love the lemon grass and garlic sauce, we wouldn't let the waitress take the plate away because it was soo good we had to scoop up all the sauce and put it in the fries! The Pull Pork fries is def to die for, and you can add money to get that with your burger! Overall the meal was GREAT and will def come back to try dinner for special occasion. Make sure you make a reservation! read more

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Yummy brunch spot! Food: 4/5 Prepared well. Interesting mix of items. Service: 3/5 Okay but not very attentive. Environment: 3/5Modern but cluttered. (Milage may vary) Washrooms: 4/5 Okay. Worth it?: 4/5 Pricy but okay for brunch. Top top: Make a reservation. This place is very popular for weekend brunch. I tried their brunch burger. It comes with a friend egg to remind you it's a brunch burger not just bar food. I wish it came with crunch fried onions but maybe I'm asking for too much. Lol I will sure to be back to try the chicken and waffles. I find few places do it well but it certainly looks very good. read more

Inspire Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Came here for a night out with Jen. Note, that this place changes their menus every so often to keep the inspiration alive. Known for its fusion dishes such as Udon Cabonara, butter chicken pasta, it's quite an enjoyable culinary experience in a bohemian ambiance full of lovely decor. Their service is great and their menu has the perfect amount of choices whether vegetarian or non-veg. Portions are sufficient. For starters we tried their Drunken Crustaceans: Presentation was superb, and the sauce was delightful. Duck confit with fries: Mountain of frites with pieces of ducks smothered with cheese, dish was okay, presentation was lovely. mains we tried their Udon Cabonara to share all complimented with a glass of red. Overall Inspire is a great culinary adventure that always has a think outside the box fundamental which will always keep its customers coming back for more. read more

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We did take out, and was such an easy experience. Called the order in, they gave a time, pulled up next to the restaurant and called them, they came out and did contactless pay. The food was just as good as in the restaurant. And everything was so delicious. Best meal I've had in months. They also had a family menu for take out and was an awesome deal. Will definitely be ordering again. read more

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TL;DR The BEST Asian fusion/friendly menu created by the best chefs in town. You get burgers to console your unadventurous bland white/washed friends that are created beautifully and the rest is a ride. Whether you're from Vietnam to the Philippines they have it all. As well as perfect cocktails and non-alcoholics. CREDIT CARD #s FOR **OVER THE PHONE RSVP** A fair warning to people who reserve over 6 ppl you have to put your credit card number down because it is a fairly small restaurant. DO NOT LET THAT DISSUADE YOU FROM COMING HOWEVER because you can come in person put down a tiny cash deposit of 10 or smt and they'll give it back once you guys show up. Service (5/5) Why? Because the server will always refill your glass before you even think about asking them to BUT you were about to ;) They have great recommendations and describe the dishes with great endeavors to push and shove you in the right direction for what you're feeling tonight. Thank you so much for always having me and my friends come. Atmosphere (5/5) Music isn't too loud, people aren't too loud, dimly lit, decor is fitting (imo my friends say otherwise), bougie but caual bougie. You don't have to wear a suit and can opt for sweats and sneaks but if you do you still fit right in. All are welcome! Food (69/6) Listen to the orgasmic sounds these photo's I've taken create. The symphony of flavours ranges from old style country to remind you of your roots to bold flares of contemporary hip hop to suit mainstream trends and up above just simply harmonc heavenly strings being pulled by the chefs themselves. Must Try Recommendations: Food: Udon Carbonara for a creamy comfort. Octopus Curry with Blueberries for the adventurous, you won't be disappointed. Chicken & Waffles for all you basic people out there ;) Loco Moco for people feeling homesick. The Duck Fries for sharing. Drinks: All of the cocktails are to die for and they're not all 18+$ like literally every bougie restaurant has. My personal favourite is the Fashion Killah because bourbon and whiskey are my two best friendsssshhhhh it's a secret. If you'd like non-alcoholic their tahiti fruit punch is apparently EVERYONES go to even though you can clearly tell it's just carbonated fruit jus (its not me though but they do recommend it) but carbonated fruit jus that is ALWAYS SOLD OUT past like 6 or 7 pm. Besides that I love the Mango Berry drink give it a go if you're not a carbonic acid fan :) Thank you again for having me and I hope to come again for the new dishes created and being created since I've been last! read more

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A small local restaurants that serves an Asian fusion flavour and/or ingredients combination. I have meant to try this place for some time. A friend of mine came to visit, I recommended we go to this place for dinner. So I made a reservation the day before, and glad I did. Because even on a Tuesday evening, this place was a full house. One suggestion I would like to add is: perhaps an online reservation system? Onto the restaurant. The decor is simple yet stylish. Simple wooden chairs and tables that are very functional. Also the lighting seemed a bit dim at first. But once we sat down, that wasn't the case. On top of that, the staff are friendly and efficient. Once we placed our order, food came out not too long after. Onto the food. We ordered the following: Duck Confit Frites, Chicken & Waffles and Udon Carbonara. After seeing the pictures from other posts, I gotta try these. And these didn't disappoint one bit. The frites had some 5 spice added along with some chopped chilies. They aren't overpowering in terms of spice flavour. Instead the spice complemented the frites and duck very nicely. The chicken and waffles had a compote with beans and mango that went with the ginger maple butter. This combo of flavour came in layers and it was like WOW. The chicken was a bit crunchy yet the meat was still juicy. I was pretty amaze with the flavour. Then the udon carbonara arrived. Don't expect this to be same as other carbonaras. It's far from what I have tasted before. There's quite a bit of black pepper to go with the steak, also the Italian spicy sausage is a nice addition. The udon was just al dente and that's how I like it. Can I even use al dente with non pasta?? hahaha! Flavour for this dish can be on the peppery side. So just a head's up. But overall taste of the udon carbonara is excellent. Just a summary, if anyone wants to come to Inspire. Please do make a reservation. Food is great, got lively music to match with the mood. Serving staff got great attitude. I will come back for sure. read more

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Had the pulled pork poutine, topped with fried taro bits and a sauce - make sure to mix this together as per the menu instruction. Pretty presentation and quite a large portion of fries, the plating makes it look smaller especially under all the fried taro shaving. I enjoyed the less bbq sauce doused pulled pork that was still super savoury. Blended nicely with the almost non existent taste of taro bits. The sauce was similar to an aioli mayo to me. The girls ordered loco mocos to korean bennys to tacos and salads. Most enjoyed their food, no complaints aside from the fact they couldnt finish their meal. Quiet for Saturday lunch time, although we arrived as soon as they were available at 11:30am. Service was good! I loved visiting Markhams' Main Street (I only knew of the Unionville Main Street, also in Markham, prior to this weekend), small but dainty and cute, especially do take a visit to see their Saturday market of local food and craft. read more

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I've been to this place a couple of times so here's my overall review for all the times I've visited. In terms of location, it is very small and tiny - probably holds about 10 tables. Seating is pretty confined since tables are so close together. Make sure you book reservations* The first few times I've went here, they had great service (probably because they were still relatively new) but over the months, their service has been declining... slow service and inattentive staff. There was this one time, my friend and I were finished lunch so we asked for water and the bill and it took 4 requests... not impressed. I will say that the food definitely outweighs the service which is why it is one of my favourite places to dine at. They offer my favourite foods under one roof - fried chicken + waffles, burgers and Asian fusions. It's hard to pinpoint which is my favourite dish as all of them taste SO GOOD. Each person I've brought to this place has not been disappointed. read more

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My friend and I both ordered the Chicken & Waffles with seasonal fruit compote, but hers definitely had more fruits than mine had. I had one piece of raspberried mango which sat on my top waffle while she had 4 pieces, as well as some berries, which were not only on her top waffle but also sandwhiched below on the lower waffle. Some consistency would be appreciated! The staff were alright, but they weren't as friendly or welcoming as other establishments. The hostess offered to pepper my two other friends' meals but not mine. I used to date someone who worked here but we're not together anymore so maybe that's why I was kind of stiffed. Overall, i would probably come back because everything on the menu is so appetizing and it has a great atmosphere. read more

Cute little Asian fusion restaurant on Main Street Markham. It's a bit on the small side, so definitely make reservations if you're planning on coming at a busier time. My friend and I came for brunch in the middle of the week, and we managed to get a table right away. The menu is very unique and has a creative fusion of western and Asian influences. Each menu item sounds really good and it's hard to choose what to eat! I ordered the Salmon Corn Pancakes Cheese Scrambler and my friend had the INSP Loco Moco. I loved the torched salmon. Cooked to perfection. The pork belly was also delicious. The jalapeño filled corn pancakes were interesting. The flavour was nice, but I didn't like the texture. It was too dense and heavy. Overall, my dish was huge and I couldn't finish it. My friend enjoyed her loco moco as well, but there was too much rice and she couldn't finish her dish either. Service is great. The waitress was very diligent in filling our water glasses, and kept checking in to make sure everything was ok. We stayed for nearly 2 hours, and were never rushed to leave. Will definitely come back again! read more

Inspire Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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