Lee is the one restaurant I look forward to every Summerlicious…read more One reason is that every year they create a completely new menu instead of reusing dishes from their regular menu. As an Asian fusion restaurant, I always come curious to see what new ideas the chef has come up with. The last two Summerlicious menus disappointed me a little--they felt a bit uninspired, with dishes like the vegetable curry and croquette. This year, however, the creativity is back, and I'd happily recommend Lee's Summerlicious menu again. Fried Wild Cod The crispy cod is served in an edible crispy rice basket, making it feel like sharing bread at the start of the meal. The fish is fried perfectly with a crisp exterior and moist, flaky interior. Paired with Thai sweet chili sauce, it's light, flavorful, and great for sharing. Gazpacho Picante A refreshing take on gazpacho. The avocado gives it a smoother texture, while the hint of spice adds another layer without overpowering the chilled tomato soup. Refreshing and a great appetizer. BBQ Jerk Pork Ribs Three generous ribs--almost a main course on their own. The meat is tender while still retaining a bit of bite, similar to the texture of slow-cooked jerk chicken. The jerk seasoning is excellent, coating every bite with rich, aromatic spices. Pan Roasted Salmon The salmon is beautifully cooked with a nicely caramelized exterior while remaining juicy inside. Each accompaniment brings something different: the olive tapenade is deeply savory, the parsnip purée is smooth and slightly sweet, the lima bean adds a creamy, nutty richness, and the lemon-tomato-pepper vinaigrette brightens everything with acidity and a gentle kick. Lima Bean Succotash Probably the prettiest dish on the menu--and also the most unusual. The lima beans and peas are cooked until tender without becoming mushy. The flavors are layered, but there's a subtle bitterness throughout. After asking the chef, we learned it's the natural flavor of lima beans and was intentionally preserved as part of the dish. Fried Organic Chicken The fried chicken is juicy and tender, reminding me of Japanese karaage. It comes with two fun sauces: one is rich and spicy with a hint of coconut, while the other is a sweet pineapple-lime mayo that pairs surprisingly well with the chicken. The pandan rice, however, was fairly ordinary. The desserts are still classic Lee--beautifully plated, but the flavors are more restrained. We tried the Rhubarb Almond Frangipane Tart, Lemon Mousse Panna Cotta (our favorite), and Strawberry Raspberry Monkey Bread. This year's Summerlicious reminded me why I fell in love with Lee in the first place.

Finally visited this place after months of having it bookmarked! I heard good things about their…read moresingaporean slaw, my friends were telling me it changed their lives but I thought it's just a salad... how good could it be? After trying it I completely understood, this was the BEST salad of my life! All 26 ingredients worked together perfectly to make a delicious, tangy, crunchy salad unlike anything i've had before. I also highly recommend the wine paring they suggest having with the salad :) Everything else on the menu was done really well. The cheeseburger spring roll was quite unique, Indo think there could've been more texturally inside the actual spring roll, it was all mush in there. Very nice ambiance, service were very attentive, I had a great time and will be back to try more items :)

We stopped by Midnight Market thinking it was still an after-hours club--fair warning, it isn't…read more But the staff was super friendly, and since they share management with Big Trouble, they gave us free cover cards, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the bulgogi dumplings, turnip cakes, miso mushroom udon carbonara, mushroom black garlic spaghetti, and the red curry chicken rigatoni. Everything was genuinely great, especially for the price. For a spot so close to the clubs, it's an awesome place to grab food during a night out. We had someone in our group who's gluten-free, and they were happy to sub rice noodles into one of the dishes. It was thoughtful of them to accommodate, but the rice noodles soaked up the sauce too much and clumped together, making it hard to eat. Still, overall the food and experience were solid, and I'd definitely go back.

The food was great! I believe I got here during the happy hour and it was buy one get one free so…read moreof course I doubled up! In this economy I have to eat as much as I can on a dollar LOL I loved the Asian ambiance with the signage, the lights, the paints, everything. Our server was fantastic. She let us know the faves of the customers and things that we should try. Depending on our taste palette. I would definitely recommend you go p

We had the premium tasting menu and shared a wine tasting. The tasting menu was great, each dish…read morewas tasty and unique. The wine pairing was also good especially the smoky mezcal paired with the sorbet. The food was more than enough and we left very satisfied. The service was also incredible. Each dish was explained to us and every employee was knowledgeable about the menu and the dishes we were served. We had great conversations with Jeff about the menu and dishes. It can get a bit loud in the restaurant but we had no problem hearing each other.

I've been meaning to check out DaiLo for a while after only hearing amazing things about it…read more The hospitality really impressed me. The general manager and server warmly greeted us and checked up on us several times. The way they took care of us throughout the meal felt like a friend who was personally hosting us in their home. They also took the time to really explain each dish and how to best enjoy it, which I appreciated. Overall, the food definitely didn't disappoint. As someone who is sensitive to salt, I was most impressed by how every dish was perfectly seasoned (not over-seasoned with salt, sugar, and msg). Each dish tasted carefully crafted to let the ingredients shine. Betel Leaf - super fresh and aromatic flavours, really wakes up the taste buds. This is a small bite though so it's gone quick. Mushroom Dumplings - my understanding is that this is a seasonal vegetarian item but it deserves a place on the permanent menu. This was hands-down the best dish of the night. I will dream about and salivate over this dish. The brown butter sauce on the mushroom filling in the dumpling (almost like a ravioli), and truffle + cheese... my gosh, it's a flavor explosion! So decadent and rich, and seasoned to perfection. We licked the plate clean - it was THAT good. Sweet & Sour Pork Hock - the pork was so tender and soft. Again, seasoned well and very balanced. The pickled radish and peppers cut through the fat nicely between bites. I wish there were more of those radish pieces! Octopus Tacos - really smoky and well-cooked octopus, and interesting textures! I was not expecting the shell/wrap to be a vegetable! I enjoyed it and the dish felt lighter/healthier. Big Mac Bao - honestly, save your money on this one. It was good but it's exactly what you'd expect? Tastes like a Big Mac with a Bao bun rather than a regular bun. I just don't understand why someone would order this for $11 and it's pretty small. Duck Bokkeum - this was interesting! As a Korean, I appreciated the Korean twist. The duck was cooked textbook and everything was well-executed. I just don't think I'm a smoked duck person. I like Peking duck. I felt like the smokiness was a little overpowering for my own preferences and I got a little tired of the flavor after several bites. That said, the vegetables on this dish are superb and add great dimension and textures! If you like smoked duck, try it! If you're not a fan, save the $62 and spend it on something else! Aloe Sake Sorbet - a beautiful finish and palate cleanser to a wonderful meal. Very refreshing. You can taste both the sake and the aloe. PARKING NOTE: There's a garage right across the street on the same side as DaiLo that offers very affordable parking. Would recommend parking there!

Cute place for crispy duck…read more Pluses 1. Friendly service 2. Drinks 3. Peking duck 4. Thai Tea panna cotta Areas to improve 1. The full duck is a lot for just two adults. If they had an option to order half duck that would be awesome so you can try out more items. Recommended to try out if you are in downturn Toronto!

Been meaning to check out R&D since my uni days in Ontario back in 2022. Finally got the chance to…read morevisit Toronto again. I was sadly a bit disappointed with my experience. With prices of an upscale dining restaurant, the service didn't feel like it matched up; it was fairly mediocre. Food was a bit of a hit or miss for us too.. Shrimp toast: fun, good texture, could taste the oiliness stronger than I expected. Paired well with the emulsion. Fun guo: super tasty, quite greasy though. I typically don't order fun guo but the texture was a delight to eat. Pork & crab siu mai: this felt like it lacked identity, not really sure I saw the vision. It just felt like curry on a siu mai lol Iberico cha siu: beautiful cut, perfectly tender, good savouriness, no complaints. R&D fried rice: my biggest letdown. Maybe my expectations were set to high. For a house special, I would expect a solid crowd-pleaser. Having each bite feeling mostly like 'crunch' is not what I think of as fried rice nor a favourite for most people. My ideal fried rice focuses on the grains of rice, with substantial bite and flavour in each spoonful. The flavour was most definitely there, don't get me wrong but it was extremely hard to eat more than a bowl. The redeeming qualities were in the flavour and cute little mushroom garden concept. If they had maybe 2x the amount of rice for the ratio of toppings and crunch, I would say this is a delicious and near perfect fried rice. Not bad, but a hefty price tag for a meal that I had really high hopes for.

Overall: 5 stars…read more Celebrity chef owned restaurant that offers an intriguing blend of Chinese x Jamaican food with other worldly influences. I was very happy with the blend of flavors which worked harmoniously. All the dishes were well executed and innovative on the palette, so this was a meal that was well worth the visit. Crispy Sprouts Salad - Fibermaxxing salad with leaves two ways; the crispy brussels add a smoky char, while the mixed greens add a fresh bite. Kingston Calamari - Intriguing batter that is crisp on the outside, but then quickily becomes eggy and soft on the bite; love the cocktail sauce pairing that adds a subtle Jamaican heat. Jamaican Oxtail - Deliciously tender oxtail that falls right off the bone to go with the rice, the chive and fried garlic are a nice subtle garnish. Popcorn Shrimp Fried Rice - Good execution of the dish, which has that heaty smokiness infused into the rice from the wok; the chinese broccoli adds texture two ways, while the tobiko adds a delightfully petite saline burst to the bite. Belly Buss Platter Sides - In addition to the above, there was a side of a loose, mayo-forward traditional cabbage slaw that was very nice to balance the heaviness of the rest of the meal, and the spice that was coming from the smashed cucumber salad. Then, corn bread paired well with the jerk butter and herb garlic spread. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

We loved our experience. We had a large party and ordered their set menu family style. We had their…read morefried chicken and jerk chicken for entrees. Patty and calamari plates for appetizers. Amazing Brussels sprouts salad, smashed cucumbers and coleslaw. Everything was just right. The jerk glaze was on point. Must try. Service was attentive, courteous and efficient. It was a bit hot outside and we arrived at 4:45 pm. Our host let us in early which was very nice. Our service began at 5 pm, our server was great. The restaurant was filled up quickly but we were not forgotten. Thank you team at Patois for helping make our experience of returning to our childhood neighborhood amazing.

The front is cute and they have a little patio set up, which is nice when you are waiting for your…read moreUber/Lyft. The entrance is a little unassuming. You walk up a goldcolored hallway and 2 flights of stairs before reaching the restaurant. The host stand is farther inside.....which will make sense once you are physically in the space. The workers were very friendly and funny. I had a great time bantering with them. My friend from 8th grade and I reunited for the first time in 21 years over dinner. This was one of her picks, and I am deeply grateful she chose it. Appetizers: Rock Shrimp, Fatty Tuna Nigiri, Crispy Rice Tuna Entrée: Jidori Chicken Drinks: Sangria, Champagne Dessert: Yuzu Citrus The rock shrimp was delicious. We loved the sauce it was tossed in. My friend is not usually a shrimp fan but she polished it off for me. The fatty tuna nigiri was great, as expected, and the crispy rice tuna was phenomenal. The Jidori chicken was delightful. We loved the sauce, and the mashed potatoes were pillowy. I did not have the sangria but my friend said it was the best she had ever had. The yuzu citrus dessert came with strawberry gelato and cookie crumbs. The gelato was not overly sweet and the yuzu was perfectly tart. They also put a little "Reunited" note on the dessert plate, which we both thought was such a sweet touch. Definitely pricey, but definitely worth it. Recommended it to my Toronto friends, I really want to go back and get that king crab rice.

I took myself to Akira Back for a solo birthday dining experience. I had plans later that night and…read moreliterally ended up opening up the place (seriously, security let me in), so the first 20 minutes or so I had the place to myself, which was really cool. It's a gorgeous setting and has a complete vibe of luxury. I thought the tacos were yummy, but the meat didn't feel special like you expect when you hear waygu. It also wasn't as earthy as I've experienced with waygu, but I didn't really mind that. I also got the Brother From Another Mother roll and really enjoyed that. All The dishes are very aesthetic and enjoyable. I was surprised at the end with a little birthday treat. The service was attentive but not overbearing, and I'd definitely go back.

The food tasted so great - every dish was unique and flavourful. I felt like the duck and steak…read moresauces were the exact same so that was a bit of a miss. The portions are also quite small. They had just changed the menu when I came here but I was really excited to visit for their old menu that I heard great things about. Overall, food was good but the different mains tasted too similarly. Service was wonderful. Our waiter was super kind, took photos for us and recommended things based on our taste. He was incredibly great at checking in and making us feel valued. The ambiance of this place was my favourite thing. I love the detail put into the decor of this place! Super vintage, abstract and the gold accents were beautiful. It felt like out of a story book.

Came for dinner on a weekday. Our party did not all Arrive…read moreon time but the staff was still able to accommodate and waited until everyone to arrive before ordering. Got the tasting menu and it was good. It was busy but the staff were still very attentive.

Came here for Winterlicious 2026 $55 per person. They had an ube cocktail that i was interested in…read morebut sold out. I was quite sad... The 3-course menu had 3-4 options under each course. So there's something for every one. Nothing fancy but tasted delicious.

We came on a Friday for dinner and didn't have a good experience. 3 items on the menu was not…read moreavailable and when we ordered, we were told there was a 4th item not available. Their menu isn't extensive so it was a bit of an issue trying to find dishes we wanted to try. We got the duck dumplings, brussel sprouts, grilled shrimp, crispy tofu, miso cod and shrimp scallop chow mein for five people. The stand out was the miso cod, but for $36 it was not enough as an entree as the size of the fish is small and it didn't come with substantial sides. Also after taking our orders, our server disappeared. Another server came by to cover our table but there was no explanation or reason given. It was strange as they had just opened for the day. Expect high prices and small portions. Nice ambiance but don't think I will be back for that.

Overall a wonderful meal. I did love the theme of chinese takeout as it was very nostalgic for me…read moreand I could relate to every dish - except they were all upscale versions. Every dish was well executed and thoughtful, and everything was delicious. Despite everything being extremely high quality, luxurious ingredients, I wouldn't say there was a single dish that knocked my socks off. Service was very good, and Chef Eric came to our table but he seemed a bit cold - would've loved to ask him a few questions. Overall it was a great meal, although very pricy which is expected as a Michelin star.

What an amazing experience! The tasting menu is so creative and well-executed. Service was…read morephenomenal. The restaurant itself has many backstories which your server will walk you through. The atmosphere is refined but still laid back, the perfect backdrop to a wonderful meal!

May 16/2026: Dinner with my Al before the Neil Diamond show…read more Started off with a draft Sapporo ($9.99). Always liked this brand of Japanese beer. We decided to go with the combo meals. Mine was the Ginger Beef combo ($31.39). It came with Hot/Sour Soup, egg fried rice (for an extra fee, $2.00), a spring roll & dessert rice balls. Everything was good but NOT overly tasty including the dessert rice balls. Not sure what they were filled with. There were no specific issues except for the lacking of taste in the food. The service was very good & the wait staff looked after any requests we had quickly. This was a very clean restaurant that appeared well maintained. The bathroom was also clean. I'd likely go again but just order something else.

Wow amazing food! Tasted so great! I ordered the shrimp and egg fried rice. Very nice place, ample…read moreamount of seating, lots of big tables for corporate or social events, birthdays etc. Clean washroom, beautiful decor, relaxing music. I felt it was a very cozy and comfortable atmosphere to dine in. The entrance is a little confusing though because you have to walk down the stairs.