One year later, I'm still obsessed with this spot!…read more This is our go to place whenever we're craving for some charcoal bbq. Since we've been here multiple times already, we're familiar with what cuts of meat we like and no longer have to get their beef meat platter. Also love that they currently have new BBQ dishes that are so good! Lemongrass Dai style beef plate 100/5 - LOVED this. This new BBQ dish was so packed with flavour and has the perfect beef marbling. So good we got this twice! Original Wang Galbi 5/5 - Delicious galbi with bone still on. Garlic Beef Plate 5/5 Sweet Soy Beef Plate 5/5 Qiquihar Special Meat 5/5 - Dish comes with cilantro, green onion and onion. Cold Noodle Soup 5/5 - This is a must get since it's so refreshing with all the BBQ meats. Korean style bibimbap 5/5 - LOVE this - comes with tuna and an assortment of other ingredients to mix together. Overall, I can't emphasize enough how delicious this place is. Their meats are high quality and I love that they're all marinated differently so you can really taste the difference in flavour. DIY sauce bar on the side. Great service as well - servers are always around to get you what you need. Definitely worth checking out for sure!

Charcoal BBQ sounds like a great idea, and that's what caught my attention about Meataa7! I like…read morethe concept of grilling over real charcoal rather than using a regular gas grill, but the experience was a bit of a mixed bag. The biggest issue was controlling the heat. The charcoal would keep flaring up, and there wasn't really a way for us to adjust the fire. Some of the charcoal ash ended up sticking to the meat, which actually affected the taste. It was a little frustrating, especially when you're trying to cook everything evenly. Most of the meats here are already marinated, so you don't really need much dipping sauce. Here's what stood out from our meal: **Green Peppercorn Beef Plate** - One of the better dishes we tried! I liked the numbing sensation from the green peppercorns. The seasoning was quite distinctive, and it gave the beef more character without needing extra sauce. **Grilled Beef Tendon (Limited-Time Special)** - Something a little different from the usual BBQ cuts. It had a bit of a spicy kick, and I thought it was quite an interesting option to try. **Vegetable Medley** - Surprisingly, one of my favourites! I especially loved the mushrooms and zucchini, which worked really well on the grill. The potatoes and sweet potatoes were another story, though. They were much harder to cook properly, and we kept ending up with either undercooked pieces or vegetables covered in charcoal ash. **Marshmallow** - I loved that they included marshmallows at the end of the meal! Such a fun little touch, especially since you already have the charcoal grill going. **Mandarin Oranges** - Another thing I really appreciated was being able to help ourselves to as many mandarins as we wanted. A refreshing way to finish after all the grilled meat, and honestly, one of those small details I really liked about the experience. Overall, I think Meataa7 has a good concept, and I enjoyed some of the marinated meats, especially the green peppercorn beef, along with the mushrooms and zucchini. But the lack of control over the charcoal fire made grilling more difficult than it needed to be. I would've enjoyed the meal a lot more if we could adjust the heat and avoid getting charcoal ash on the food. Still, I appreciated the little extras like the marshmallows and unlimited mandarins. Those were a nice way to end the meal!

I came with a few coworkers for lunch because we saw that they had new Lunch Combos that seemed…read morelike really good value. I've attached an image of the lunch combos. The restaurant is located inside the Empress Walk Mall and they do offer free parking for 2 hours so make sure you validate your parking ticket before leaving. The inside of the restaurant was modernly decorated and seating was very spacious and comfortable. The washrooms were really clean as well and service was exceptional. The waiter came and took away empty plates, replenished water and replaced our grill plates in a timely manner. We ordered 2 Combo A's and 1 Combo B which was $15.99 and $19.99 respectively. Each combo comes with 1 appetizer, seasonal veggies, salad, rice, kimchi, lettuce, miso soup, dessert and the different types of meats that comes with each combo. Everything tasted quite delicious and honestly this was a ton of food for the price. They might've made a mistake and gave us 2 portions of their beef since we ordered 2 Chicken Combo's and 1 Beef combo but we somehow ended up with more beef than chicken. If I do had to nitpick, I would say that the pork belly and their beef slices were really thin but at this price, that is to be expected. Unfortunately for dessert, they didn't have soft serve so I opted for their creme brulee which was so soft, creamy and delicious. I just wished it was a bit bigger. I tried my coworker's mango sago and it was creamy with just the right level of sweetness and wasn't too tart. I would highly recommend this place for their lunch combos but it's only available between 12pm-4pm on weekdays. These combos are great options for people that don't necessarily want to do their AYCE menu but still want some Japanese BBQ. I'll definitely come back and maybe try their lunch or dinner AYCE. Overall though, it was a fantastic lunch and all 3 of us were really full.

Shinta oh Shinta, what happened?! We've been visiting a few…read moretimes a year since they opened, but this past week, there was a noticeable decline in quality and service. We went past peak lunch, so it wasn't like the place was full or busy. Food was alright. Some beef cuts were questionable and thickness was not uniform, but seasoning and tenderness made up for it. The lady taking care of our table made multiple order mistakes, said yes to grill exchange but never actually did it, first order of briskets never came, and just a lot of downtime in general. The spoons were noticeably unclean, and one of the cups smells very strongly of bleach. When we asked for new cups, we were given Second Cup paper cups lol what... It was also depressing to see Costco salt and pepper sitting on the tabletop, no additional effort to even hide the supply price point. Not sure if we will be back.

We came as a group of 14 and they were very accomodating. We split into three tables for cooking…read moreand ordering. Once or twice our orders were missed but otherwise everything came in a timely manner. Servers came by often to check on us and they let us know when the last order was. Quality of meats was decent and desserts were great. Location is slightly hidden in a building but ample parking.

Love coming to Gyubee whenever there's an occasion to be celebrated. Came here to celebrate…read moreFather's Day. Joined the waitlist and waiting for 3-4 hours before we got a table. We were greeted by the host, and taken to our table. Our server was nice and got our orders in pretty quickly. The meats were good as usual, but the rib eye steak was on the chewy/tough side. They added sushi to their menu and it was okay, I wouldn't order it again as I'm really here for the ayce meat. My kids enjoyed everything and ate everything up. I love their crème brûlée and their deep fried rice cake with brown sugar. Needless to say, we left with our bellies were full and we will be back soon.

Got the Elvis and big got to share as group of 4. Just enough food. Recommend the creamsicle sauce…read morefor wings - think spicy gar par. The ribs are fall of the bone ready without being dry. The corn bread is a little dry but I enjoyed it with the excess sauce and beans and slaw. Heads up, if dining in,the only water available is bottled water. Not much seating - only a few tables of 4. But not much waiting needed as I guess most people get take out. If dine in, they take your order at the table and the service was friendly overall.

My dad decided to get this, and he said there was a massive line, as he told me I tried the brisket…read moresandwich and the wings, it would be better if we tried right when it was ordered but it was still pretty good. The brisket was tender, and melts in your mouth, fries were crispy, I don't like bbq smothered in bbq sauce but this place was actually pretty good. I have to come here in person and try it while it is hot

This is a great spot to try, especially if you are in a group. The pork belly was thick and they…read moregave us a large quantity. The thin pork belly was quite tasty when cooked crispy. This restaurant also gave refills of the egg and cheesy corn, which is one of my favourite things to eat at Korean bbq. Sometimes it was a bit hard to get the waiter's attention because they were so busy. It is better to make a reservation if you plan to come during dinner time on a weekend because it gets very busy.

Lots of seating space, there is a second floor. We were seated on the second floor, it was nice and…read morequiet. It is conveniently located near the Sheppard station, only a few minutes north of the station. The staff were attentive and efficient. Really enjoyed my meal here, you can also get extra sides including the cheese corn and egg!

Best bbq/ smoked meat I've had in a very long time. The…read moreribs had the house sauce, very good not too sweet or spicy. Both the brisket and pulled pork were very tender and flavourful. Only good quality meat tastes this good. The coleslaw was good . The secrete ingredient in the dressing was mango. Don't worry if you don't like mango. You don't taste it, it's just part of the background flavour and creates a flavour profile that is amazing. Same with the potato salad, tiny bits of mango in it, it just blends with all the other ingredients to create something really special. Service was excellent, I think it was the owner, but judging by the place, all the employees would be as knowledgeable and helpful, I diols mention, the wings. Very good, the honey garlic sauce dripped of onto the plater, I loved dipping the fries in it. We tried the hot honey on the side. Normally I don't like the spicy, but even with the kick it had, it was very good. The price point was very good. Even with the recent increases in price, it more affordable and higher quality than our regular spots closer to home. We had the feast for 2 for $75. It could have fed 1 or 2 more. We loved it. Cleanliness was excellent and exceptional. Looking in the kitchen, I've never seen a cleaner place. The only negative which is a positive for us. The sausages were not ready. My husband was disappointed, but it's good to know the food is that fresh and probably why the rest was so good and so fresh and flavourful. This is a place we will be coming back to and would recommend

This place is not too pricey…read more Half ribs were tender enough & the sauce was good: on the tart side & slightly spicy. Half was large. 1/2 lb brisket was good. It could be fattier. Lamb sausage (daily meat) was good: very meaty & slightly spicy, with a nice spice mix. Cornbread was pretty good: moist enough & quite rich. Mac & cheese was good: nice breading, a bit firm & with a very rich & cheesy sauce. The washroom is surprisingly stylish.

I really like Benny's barbecue. I've been there twice this week. I have never had barbecue turkey…read morebefore. Here I had it in a sandwich. It was moist, smoky and delicious. It served that soft round sweet bun reminiscent of Chick-fil-A. The brisket barbecue beans are exactly that. Barbecue beans, with a slight spice to it and some big chunks of brisket. Yum! The brisket sandwich is also excellent. They asked if I wanted it in slices or chopped and I had it chopped and loved it. The barbecue sauce is more in the ketchup beside, but that's fine. Coleslaw is OK. The serving of cornbread is small for the price. They don't serve barbecue chicken, which I found surprising but I love the brisket and the turkey and will be going back for more! And the guys working, they are very friendly.

Bbq spot in an alley north of Yonge and Eglinton. One server was really nice, one was just there to…read morework lol which isn't a bad thing. We had the tray for one each. My ribs were tender but not enough flavor. The brisket wasn't tough but wasn't super tender either, the fatty part was the best. Again not enough flavor. This came with a sausage, I got the jalapeño cheese which was delicious and dense. The best part of the tray was the mac n cheese. There is bbq sauce at each table which helped add more flavor to the meat. The pace is pretty big with a limited amount of seating inside. But they have a patio area as well.

Henry was our server today, he was absolutely wonderful!…read more Fantastic food, fantastic service, this is my favorite restaurant for a reason!

Ribeye steak is amazing. The service is very good and fast. 100% recommended. Everything was…read moredelicious

Pang's BBQ is conveniently located steps away from Finch station. The roast chicken rack was so…read morenicely marinated. The spicy fried clams were on the sweeter side and not spicy. The grilled scallops were a good size and standard. The secret beef ribs were delicious! Ambiance is cute with cuts paintings. Service was nice and friendly. The waitress explained everything well. Nice addition to the hood!

An unplanned walk-in that turned, quite happily, into a small celebration. Good Brothers…read moreunderstands that barbecue is less a meal than an event, and it stages one with easy conviviality: a table of friends, a few drinks, and a steady procession of skewers arriving as quickly as you can order them. The seasoning is the triumph here. There is spice, confident but never domineering, and real flavour in the meat rather than smoke standing in for it. The skewers are modest in size, which is a virtue: it invites grazing, and it encourages the table to be adventurous. Service is warm and notably brisk, so the rhythm of ordering and eating never falters. If there is a caveat, it is one of appetite arithmetic. Order generously, then order again. A thoroughly good time.

I came here a couple days ago after a Chinatown festival around 10 PM, it was pretty busy. We had…read moreto wait about 10 minutes to be seated. They gave us the table directly in front of the counter where the cashier stays, so I requested a different table which we then had to wait another 10 to 15 minutes for. This is not at all a complaint as it was requested. The service was good but most of the servers didn't really speak English, which I guess is to be expected in Chinatown. I don't have any complaints about that. The food took about 10-15 minutes once ordered. We ordered the Grilled Squid, Grilled Oysters, Beef Ribs, Chicken Thigh Skewers, Bean Curd Rolls w/ Cilantro, Grilled Eggplant and Cauliflower. Pretty much everything was over flavoured and lots of MSG. The beef ribs were quite good. Not the best I've had but good. The chicken skewers were fine. The oysters tasted pretty decent but I only had a couple bites of one because I'm not a huge fan of oysters. The bean curd rolls were fine but they could have been better if they took the time to put just cilantro leaves in there not the whole stems, which made them take forever to chew. The grilled eggplant was good only because I love eggplant, there was waaay too much seasoning for the thin piece of eggplant. The cauliflower was my favourite but again, the seasoning should be toned down. The Grilled Squid we both took one bite of and could immediately tell it was either not fresh or not good quality so we didn't eat it. They removed it from the bill as requested which we appreciated. They had free self serve slushies which was a cute touch. Overall the staff and service was good but the food was below average, which was disappointing given the restaurant's rating.