Great food. Excellent service. A little loud inside. I couldn't hear my party talking at the same…read moretable. The food was amazing, all local food with some of the proceeds going to a local women's shelter when we went. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Absolutely delicious! I had soba noodles with tofu and daughter had kids pasta which she enjoyed.read more

In Halifax on business...found this ramen shop by accident; so, I decided to stop by and taste a…read moreramen bowl. Inside shop was nice - well lighted and spacious. Despite it was rather late hours, they were busy. I ordered their Tonkotsu ramen. It was good ramen...and I was glad that I stopped by. Tonkotsu broth tasted very good and soup was served "hot" in temperarure. Chashu Pork was nicely cooked - tender and tasty. There were plenty of toppings - nori piece, scalions, naruto, corn, wakame, bean sprouts and half-cooked eggs. I wish there was some bamboo shoots though. I selected wavy noodles instead of straight noodles. It was only thing that did not impress my tongue. Overall, their Tonkotsu ramen was good.

We were craving ramen and decided to try out this place. We ordered their chicken karaage which…read moretasted good. The potato croquettes were okay. The edamame also came with a chili sauce, but wasn't too spicy. I enjoyed their tonkatsu ramen and thought it was filling. I think the broth was flavorful. Definitely a solid place in Halifax for ramen.

Cole Harbour Road may be a soulless stretch of asphalt and strip malls, but there are some…read moreinteresting, locally-owned businesses amongst the sea of carbon copy chains. East Coast Dumpling House is one of those diamonds in the suburban rough, and their namesake specialty is what put them up near the top of my hit list. My wife and I stopped in for a weekend lunch while running errands in the area, and although the restaurant was empty when we showed up, a few more tables showed up and quickly filled up the small space. Being our first time here, we went all-in on the dumplings - pan-fried pork with bok choy, and steamed xiao long bao. I was really happy to see soup dumplings on the menu as they're a rarity, even in bigger markets than Halifax. We tacked on an order of edamame to ostensibly have a proper vegetable with our meal. The salty beans came out quickly, and we picked away at them as we chatted and eagerly waited for our dumplings. Being first in line to order meant that we didn't have to wait long though. The pan-fried pork dumplings came with a lovely lattice on them, which really amped up the crispness of the dumplings, while they still maintained soft, pliable wrappers on their other side. The pork inside was well-seasoned, tender and moist, and although not soup dumplings, there were some squirts of juice as we bit into them! We didn't have Chinese spoons to cradle the xiao long bao as you go through the process of eating them (nibble the top to let them cool down, slurp broth through said hole, then devour), but we made do with small dipping bowls. The broth was meaty and savoury, with a viscous mouthfeel, and each dumpling was a delight. A return visit saw us coming by on a Friday evening, with a couple tables already occupied and takeout orders steadily coming and going. The food took a little longer this time, but was well worth the wait. They were out of udon noodles, so we went with the Singapore noodles. The tender egg noodles had a heavy dose of curry powder and a hint of sweetness, and the added chicken was tender and moist, with a touch of colour from the wok. We couldn't not get some dumplings, and our order of xiao long bao were just as good the second time around. We also tacked on an order of chicken bao to round out our meal. The bao had a non-traditional feel (or one I'm not familiar with, which is just as likely) with the bao bun having been fried, and shredded lettuce coming in it as well. Pickled cucumber and julienned carrot were more typical, and some hoisin sauce added a layer of sweet and savoury. East Coast Dumpling House has standard Chinese-Canadian fare, but their standout dishes are the ones that are their namesakes and other authentic dishes, and it's those that make ECDH worth the trip to Cole Harbour.

Good and service here was amazing! The pork/shrimp dumplings were mouth watering and the chicken…read moreballs were so fresh!

I've been here twice and it always feels very homey. The warm and spicy broth of the Hokkaido ramen…read moreis a must and they are very generous with their portions, especially the pork in the ramen. The sushi is always amazing, I recommend the salmon maki and the tuna, so fresh and tasty. Our server was very friendly and we had a nice conversation! Overall such a great experience and she even gave us some complimentary sweet potato tempura! The pricing was also very reasonable... go check it out

This used to be one of my favourite sushi restaurants in the city; I was an incredibly loyal…read morecustomer. Their lobster nigiri is actual lobster - let's face it, that is unheard of. However; my last three orders from them have been terrible and costly. The first time, I ordered the king crab, which was markedly more expensive and received imitation. I ordered tuna belly and they asked to replace it with tuna with no compensation for the difference in cost after I agreed. I swept this under the rug. The next order; as an appetizer I ordered softshell crab appetizer, they sent the roll, again I swept it under the rug. This third order was the straw that broke the camels back: I'm done. My order compared to what I got, is in in the pictures. Ordered spicy salmon roll - got Tuna Maki. Ordered Negi-Hamachi (suppose to be yellow tail and green onion), got a salmon roll. Not maki with avocado or even tempura bits; just rice and salmon. Vast cost difference. I got the Alaskan roll I ordered, but that is mine and the other two are my kids rolls, so I clearly won't eat in front of them. I'm done. Something is seriously wrong there and at this point it's a waste of money.

Great ramen, got the Tan Tan pork. Sooooo goooood! Friendly staff. Looks small from the outside,…read morewas surprised to see quite a bit of seating inside. Highly recommended. Came back on July 28th with my husband and we both got the fried chicken ramen. We both left completely stuffed and satisfied. So delicious!!

Do you love ramen? Then what are you doing, get yourself to Truly Tasty!…read more It's a pretty small space, but they do what they can with it. It's packed with tables. I'd definitely recommend getting there before you are super hungry, cus both times I've gone I've had to wait for at least half an hour. But don't worry, it's worth it for the deliciousness within. The broth is so dang rich in flavour. It makes my tastebuds sing and sigh with happiness. I could honestly just drink the broth. But then the other ingredients come into play and it's a beautiful experience. The pork melts in your mouth. The fried chicken is a little fatty, it could be better quality. But just stick with the pork ramen and you'll be flying. You can't beat the service here either - despite being super busy I never once felt ignored or slighted. I felt well taken care of but not harassed, props Truly Tasty!

The best Chinese I have had in the HRM; If you know of better I am all ears…read more We found this place purely by accident, I live for Chinese food and I seen their sign. First off when you go inside, it is not a fancy place; don't let the plywood tables scare you off. It is so worth it. You can tell very quickly this is a family operation. Things are homemade, the spring rolls are impressive. Remember this; The portions are massive, you will be taking food home. On the back of their menu are authentic Chinese dishes; I ask his recommendation about a couple and took his advice. I got the Mongolian Beef "OMG". There is so much more I would like to say but I know if this is to long people won't read it. All I can say in the word's of a great restaurantor "You Gotta Eat Here".

From the owner: Family Business since 2018, pay attention to the excellent Canadian Chinese Food.read more

this place is so bad the girl said that she not from here but she has been here for 30 years ? the…read morebroccoli was soggy they are so rude we didn't know that we ordered the wrong noodles. and she was like so rude so I would say don't go here. it was really bad

I ordered Singapore noodle and I get few vegetables, few beef and three shrimps. The flavour was…read moregood but too much noodles. The noodle was not vermicelli. I would recommend to have more vegetables, beef, and shrimps.

Tasty food with options for the vegetarians in our group. The owner is a lovely man and was…read moreengaging while we waited on our food. I recommend.

First experience after recommendations from friends and we plan on coming back. Items are made to…read moreorder but still arrive quickly to the table. Barely had room for dessert (portions are generous) but did not regret our choices. Staff was welcoming and informative helping us navigate the options.

After days of lobster rolls and lobster everything, I was ready to throw myself into the ocean just…read moreto feel something spicy. Halifax is beautiful, no doubt--but if you're someone who needs a kick of chili in your food (and your soul), the city can feel like a spice desert. Enter Pho Maniac. We spotted it thanks to the red chili-laced photos plastered on the window. That alone was enough to pull us in. And thank god we did--because this place delivers on heat. Not the mild, tamed-down-for-tourists kind either. Real spice. Actual flavor. The food scene in Halifax is trying to grow, but let's be honest--it's mostly tailored for white folks and cruise ship passersby. If your palate grew up on sambal, Sichuan, or scotch bonnets, most of this city will leave you unbothered and unsalted. But Pho Maniac? A mirage turned real. The place was packed with Asian diners and the one off-white wanderer who knew what's up. That's always a good sign. The broth? Deep, rich, and fiery. It hits the spot you forgot Halifax had. I still couldn't see myself living here long-term--because spicy food is non-negotiable--but at least Pho Maniac made the week feel less bland. In a city of boiled lobster and beige seasoning, this little joint reminded me my taste buds were still alive.

It's funny returning to Halifax and seeing new restaurants replace old faves, as is the case of Pho…read moreManiac in the space formerly occupied by New Asia. One day at work, I was looking for lunch and Pho Maniac came up in a scan of nearby spots. While they're a pho place, I didn't want to get the inevitable soup splashes on my work clothes, so I went with the banh mi for takeout. Taking my spoils back the office, I unfurled the sandwich bag to see what was inside. Wrapped tightly in plastic, the banh mi seemed a bit narrow, but it was longer than the sort of banh mi you get at specialty shops for a few bucks each (at least in pre-pandemic pricing) in bigger cities. It was very meat-heavy, loaded with strips of grilled pork (they also have beef and chicken). The pork had a nice flavour from the grill and a bit of fish sauce funk, balanced out by a hint of sweetness from the pickled carrots. Some Thai basil and green onion added pops of vegetal freshness. It was hard to get a good feel for the bun, as the heat of the pork and the plastic wrap steamed it, so the trademark crispness of a banh mi bun was lost. A paper wrap would definitely be an improvement. A return visit had me rolling the dice on pho splashes, going with tender beef and flank pho. I'm not sure what cut "tender beef" is, as tenderloin isn't typically found in pho, but I would guess brisket, which is much more common. I got it as takeout and assembled it in a bowl I had at work, but you could easily use the one they give you. Said bowl comes with the noodles, beef and toppings (bean sprouts, lime, Thai basil, hoisin and chili sauces) in it, while a second container had the broth. The flank and (likely) brisket weren't particularly discernible from one another, but both were nice and tender, and reasonably portioned. The many accoutrements added layers of flavour to the already tasty pho. The broth was beef-forward, with hints of star anise and other spices, and had a pleasant viscosity that suggested that Pho Maniac is likely boiling bones to make their own broth. It was good enough for me to straight up drink the broth that remained unused for the noodles after I had finished those! My regular-sized pho was a good portion for a satisfying, but not heavy, lunch. While I'm sad that New Asia has moved on, Pho Maniac is a solid spot in its own right, and I look forward to many work lunches to come!

Have been looking for a Thai place that is authentic and found this place…read more Quite enjoyed the dish I had and will be back next time I'm in this area. Highly recommend.

Food was delicious, friendly service and pretty atmosphere. We had the mango salad and veggie egg…read morerolls.