We went here for a group birthday dinner. The ambience is very nice with a modern, and premium…read moreaesthetic. I ordered the ribeye steak and it came sliced along with some sides and lettuce wraps. The steak was well cooked and the portion was generous. All their dishes have a western core with Asian inspired twist.The service was also very attentive and friendly. I really appreciate an option like this in the downtown Markham where it's not a chain restaurant and they're serving food with a thought and intention behind it.

Overall experience was probably a 2.5. Ambiance and service was good but the food was bad…read more Food: Wagyu siumai - had the texture and mouthfeel of tartare for some reason. Super mushy Chicken and waffles - the sauce was verrrrry (way too) buttery. I couldn't even finish it and the thing was drenched in it. It's a shame because the chicken itself was very juicy and crispy with a decent flavour. The waffles were decent too. Charsiu eggs Benny - instead of bread they had kimchi pancake which didnt have a very strong kimchi flavour. The Charsiu was also just okay. The best of the bunch but still probably a 6/10. The food all looked nice tho. Service Was good, friendly, and attentive Ambiance Was nice. Upscale fusion decor.

July 5/2025: Dinner with my Al…read more I'm my opinion this was terrible! We started with roasted peanuts with the skin on. I thought they'd be warm or hot but nope! Just $6.99 for a plate of peanuts! The mains were shared. Deep Fried Spicy Chilly Chicken ($21.99) which consists basically of chicken knuckles with very little meat. The spice was delicious but it includes whole red chili's, which were a little over the top for hotness. Second was the Skewer Platter ($24.99). It was chicken knuckles, beef, pork. Good but lacked any real quantity of protein & was disappointing. Finally the last was the Yang Zhou Fried Rice ($15.99). This was the best of the dishes & the only one we fully finished. Service was good & fast but there was a mild language barrier. The menu itself was only available online so we missed some subtitles of said menu. We were the ONLY customers in the restaurant when we arrived. This is more traditional Korean Food & was definitely NOT to our liking. Mostly it came down to what we thought vs what we got. NOT a do over for me!

I visited Baili expecting to have fusion food, but the menu may have changed because what I got…read moreseemed to be Chinese food, which reminds me of spicy flavours from Sichuan though maybe it isn't exactly that type of cuisine (spicy and numbing peppercorns, if you're into it). We ordered the spicy beef, assorted skewers, corn ribs, and finished off with a salted egg tiramisu. The menu seems kind of inconsistent and unfinished from when we went a few weeks back. Even ordering some menu items was a challenge, as it was only in Chinese, and we had to use Google Translate to understand what they were. It definitely did not feel like a full fusion restaurant, but more like a Chinese restaurant with a few items that were a bit more Westernized, like the corn ribs and a couple of dessert options. There was a ceviche option (we didn't order it), but it was really just sashimi cut into chunks, not the delicate, thinly sliced ceviche some might expect. However, the main thing that really drew me in was the salted egg tiramisu! It's a good tiramisu, don't get me wrong. However, I hardly tasted the salted egg component, it very well could have been a regular tiramisu, as the salted egg flavour was really subtle that I was questioning whether there was salted egg in there. We eventually did find the salted egg layer. The assorted skewers and corn ribs were tasty and I would recommend. The Hunan spicy beef had good flavour and also recommended by the waiter but was a bit too intense. Keep in mind, if you don't like coriander or think it tastes like soap, there is a ton stir fried in. It wasn't really to our taste preference in terms of spice level because there were a ton of numbing peppercorns in it, it was like eating a landmine trying to dodge them. We brought it home, and I picked out the zillion peppercorns and stir-fried the beef with some eggplant and a touch of sweetness and it worked so well. The menu left me a bit confused and unsure how I feel about this restaurant overall, as there wasn't one signature dish that made me feel like I had to revisit for it and of course getting burned with the peppercorns wasn't the best either especially when we mention less spicy but we should've specified less numbing (we didn't know it would be numbing though).

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.

This is a unique upscale hidden gem in Mimico on the Marine Parade strip. It is located by Silver…read moreMoon west of La Vecchia. It opened late 2025 by two sisters from China who had run a successful restaurant for many year there. I was very impressed with it and predict there is a chance it gets on the Michelin Recommended List next year. Food (4.5/5) - there are two menus - lunch and dinner with many different options for mains, appetizers, desserts and their specialty - Jujupots stirfry claypot. Also a large selection of organic chinese teas. A la carte and also fixed price and family style combinations. Tried out the Daytime Menu: - Chicken Jujupot - boneless chicken leg with ginger bean chili paste, brussels sprout, green pepper, garlic, shallot, bell pepper, cilantro - spiced to your preference, served with your choice of green onion oil noodle or Wuchang rice. This was quite good - came out steaming in the claypot with nice flavours in the stirfry and items cooked perfectly. - Crispy Lace Potstickers - beef, onion, cheese, basil - two sizeable potstickers cooked just right so the juices spurt out when you bite into them. The cheese on top works really well with it. - Parma Ham Spring Rolls - parma ham, shredded egg sheet, bean curd, glass noodle, celery, shiitake, peppercorn served with the crispy lace attached. I thought these were just ok. Sizeable and not bad... crust was a bit on dry side. Service (5/5) - i can't find anything at fault and they exceeded expectations in all facets. From the friendly and prompt greeting at the door... to the helpful and knowledgeable explanations of the dishes and the background on the restaurant. Constant check-ins to see how things were going and an upscale treatment throughout. Guy on the other table was getting the organic tea and the server explained everything about the origin of the tea as she went through the proper steps to serve, steep, pour the tea for him... impressive! She was an excellent and professional server. Atmosphere (4.75/5) - they did a great job with the layout, decorations and attention to detail. Upscale and authentic feel to it, various different types of seating arrangements, layouts and rooms - ideal for couples and groups. Lot of little touches like the furniture, artifacts on the walls and even the design of chairs and their cushions. They even have an outdoor patio out front too. Overall (4.75/5) - I rarely give out ratings like this but believe this place deserves it. Definite repeat for me to try out more items, especially the dinner ones. Ideal to come in a group of 3-4 or more imo.

Lovely restaurant with great vibes! The decor was outstanding, service was so friendly and…read morehospitable, and food was great. We got a private room and it was so comfortable for our group. I started off with chicken soup which felt a bit too simple for me. The mains were excellent, we loved the duck confit and steak jujupot. Would definitely recommend!

Great food great service cant wait to try something else next time. Yum yum…read more Love the looks of the restaurant n the vibes!!!

First time here, and it was a wonderful dining experience. Caught up with my cousin who made a…read moredinner reservation for our small party of 3. Welcomed with friendly smiles, we were seated as soon as we arrived. It was Friday evening and it was a full house. At first I thought this resto only had a small seating area, but it actually was spacious with seating in the back and outside. Annie was our server tonight and was wonderful! All the dishes we chose hit the spot with next level umami! The Thai tea was perfect for me and not overly sweet. My nephew enjoyed the Ube Coconut drink wholeheartedly. I'll let the pics do the rest! I would definitely come back here again! CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

Amazing food! Here from Boston, Massachusetts! Loved the place and delicious food! Highly recommend…read moreit, great service!

As a big fan of Thai cuisine, I was excited to give this restaurant a try, and the experience…read morestarted on a genuinely lovely note. Uncle Allan's hospitality was the highlight of our visit -- he is an incredibly warm and gracious host, and I really enjoyed chatting with him about the restaurant's history, its legacy, and his life. He even shared stories and showed us photos of the many celebrities who have visited over the years, which added a wonderful personal touch to the experience. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the hospitality. We specifically mentioned that we enjoy our Thai food spicy, but the dishes we received leaned heavily toward sweet and mild flavours. The seasoning lacked the depth and balance I typically associate with Thai cuisine, and overall, the dishes didn't feel as authentic or flavour-forward as I had hoped. I tried their famous lychee and pineapple red curry, which was pleasant and beautifully presented. The presentation was certainly a highlight, although the flavour profile was much sweeter and milder than I personally prefer. My partner ordered the drunken chicken -- his usual choice at Thai restaurants -- but unfortunately, it missed the mark for us. It was quite mild and didn't have the punchy, aromatic Thai flavours we were expecting. We also missed the fresh Thai basil that you typically find in a good drunken chicken dish. If you prefer Thai food on the sweeter, gentler side or have a lower tolerance for spice, you may really enjoy this restaurant. For spice lovers looking for bold, complex and authentic Thai flavours, however, this may not be the experience you're hoping for. That said, the warmth, hospitality and stories from Uncle Allan made our visit memorable -- sometimes the person behind the restaurant can be just as much a part of the experience as the food itself.

I don't normally enjoy thai food and I find it very heavy. This is the first time I've had thai…read morefood and absolutely loved and enjoy the food (Especially the appetizers) . Not only that, I came here with my family without having made a reservation and the servers accommodated us despite the seating being limited. I loved the overall experience, the staff here is amazing, the interior decor of the restaurant is beautiful. I would definitely recommend.

Love love love this Thai spot. The food is just downright tasty. Definitely also a nice place to…read moreeat with family, for a friends outing or a date! We love the Thai fried rice, pad Thai & curries.

We stopped by Petite Potato because their menu had so many tempting options, and since we were a…read moreparty of 9 with 5 adults and 4 kids, we wanted to go to a place where everyone can find something they'll enjoy. We ordered the uni spaghetti with scallops, beef and pork katsu omurice, mango shaved ice, and durian sago. I thought in generally, the dishes were solid but not exactly perfect. The fried pork katsu was perfectly crispy and ended up being my favorite part of the dish. The beef was tender, although the black pepper sauce had a bit more spice than I expected. The fried rice itself was flavorful, but the omelet was unfortunately a little overcooked and lacked that soft, creamy texture I was hoping for. The uni spaghetti was cooked nicely al dente and wasn't overly rich or heavy, making it easy to finish. That said, I was hoping for a stronger uni flavor since it was quite subtle. Dessert was a mixed experience. The mango shaved ice was a letdown because it didn't taste like fresh mangoes. It seemed like the shaved ice itself was flavored with mango syrup rather than made with fresh mango puree, so it tasted a bit artificial. The durian sago, on the other hand, was enjoyable even thought it was a tad too sweet for my liking, but it's still a nice option for durian lovers. Overall, while not every dish was a hit, I appreciated the extensive menu with plenty of choices for different tastes. It's a great spot if you're dining with a group since there's something for everyone, and I'd be interested in coming back to try some of their other offerings.

I really can't form an opinion on this place. I've never been to a restaurant as confusing as this,…read morebut I definitely liked the food even though I felt I shouldn't. We came here because its right next door and closes at 1am. We came for desserts but were shocked by the sheer quantity and variety of dishes. The menu for savoury dishes is probably 30 pages, then the Dessert menu alone is 19 pages! We counted. We were overwhelmed by all the options, and so many of them were dessert we've never heard of before. Like we've never heard of Edibles Birds nest but they have that and it's apparently the most expensive animal product in the world?? Personally, I'm of the belief that any restaurant with a huge menu would serve subpar to bad food. I call it the cheescake factory theorem. And that's what this place was giving, asian cheesecake factory. But honestly everything we ate was pretty good! Even though we really had 0 expectations. We ordered the Steak Omurice, the Chocolate Dumplings, and the Ube Crepe Cake. The steak omurice was pretty good! It hit the spot. If you're craving dessert then you have to get the chocolate dumplings. I've never had anything like them but theyre so good! We're definitely coming back for the chocolate dumplings alone. We were fighting over who gets to finish the last one. The ube crepe cake was just ok. I wouldn't order it again. It was sweet but kind of just tastes like a vanilla cake. I've definitely found my late night dessert spot