The food was good, and portions are super generous. I appreciate how many options and variations…read morethere are on the menu. Got the original chicken karaage boneless - I appreciate that it comes with 3 dipping sauces so you can try various flavours and not just stick with 1 flavour like at normal fried chicken restaurants. If you're not in the mood for Katsu, there's other itemskke karaage, baked chicken , rice cakes, or udon. They also serve pizza from Pizza Maru which operates from the same premise. However, the menu was hard to read. The service wasn't super friendly - I almost felt like they were hoping we didn't dine in so they can focus on take out orders. We were the only 2 people that were waiting for their dine in orders and the food felt like it came out slow. The ambiance was quiet. Lots of empty seats. Perhaps it was the day we went, but even if the restaurant isn't busy the atmosphere wasn't as welcoming. Ie, it felt like I wanted to quickly finish eating and leave asap rather than enjoy my meal with my company. Limited parking spaces, but is free.

(4.5 rounded up) Food: 5 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 5…read more It's been a long time since I last visited this location, and I was pleasantly surprised--it's now renovated and expanded to about twice its original size. Lots of seating is available, including comfortable 4-6 person booths. The only downside is that parking right on Yonge is very limited. The menu has expanded beyond katsu to include pizzas, wings, udon, and tteokbokki. The katsu was excellent with its light, crisp batter, and the special set came with a great variety of sides plus both rice and a small bowl of udon. The pizza and wings were also fantastic--we ordered the half-and-half pizza with the signature shrimbul (highly recommend if you like a little heat) and Korean bulgogi. The wings were flavorful and delicious as well. Service was decent, though we docked half a star because some drinks on the menu weren't available (only 2 out of the 5 beers listed). That said, we still had a great experience overall and will definitely be back!

This was my first time at Menami. It is located at 5469 Yonge St (near yonge & finch). I'll be…read morehonest - this is one of the few restaurants I've been to where every dish I've tried was absolutely delicious and flavourful. No complaints whatsoever. For tapas, we ordered salmon sashimi, beef tataki and corn kakiage (a must try item)! For the main dishes, we ordered the spicy cream seafood udon and tonkatsu. We also ordered cocktails ('drama queen'- a new edition to their menu and 'good morning sunshine.' Service was also excellent. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a cozy izakaya that serves delicious food and drinks.

Staff was super picky about where guests sit, even when it's 9pm. They made a big fuss on using QR…read morecode menu which directs the guest to their website to view the menu, except the website is not customized to display properly in older phones. The octopus appetizer was surprisingly delicious and shocked our palette. The udon was slightly small in portion with more soup than udon noodles. Tempera and the udon were ok, but nothing stood out. Staff occasionally checked to refill water, but you probably had to proactively remind them because they didn't check often despite the restaurant not too busy. The TV showed ice hockey which gave an odd vibe to the furniture and ambiance of the restaurant.

(4.7) Such an affordable place I regret not coming sooner. My first time here and the place is…read morepretty small but the wait for the food wasn't too long. Not too busy when we went on a Saturday evening. The portion sizes are pretty good especially for the price. Everything is well seasoned.

Food was delicious. The fired pork was cut thin which gave…read moreit a nice crispy crunch. Th black bean noodles was okay. I've had better elsewhere for sure but I did enjoy the quail eggs as you typically don't get those. The service was excellent. Th complimentary daikon radish on our table was refilled 3 times without even us asking! Ambiance is a nice cute vibe. The restaurant is plot up into two rooms so it feels small and homey

Came here on a Friday night and had such a fun experience…read more The space has a great after dark vibe with dim lighting and neon accents, cozy but still lively. We ordered the oden set with yogurt soju, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, and the salmon fried udon with uni sauce. Everything was super comforting and flavorful, especially the oden on a cold night. What really made it stand out was the bingo game. It got the whole bar involved and made the night feel more interactive and social. We ended up chatting with a group nearby and even taught them a Malaysian yam seng cheers, which turned into a really fun moment. Great spot for a lively night out with good food and energy. Would come back.

Taste & Flavour -- 8/10 The food was good. I had the spicy…read morebeef udon and the typhoon chicken wings. The wings were the standout--very well deep-fried with great texture. Cocktails were fine, but not particularly memorable. Creativity & Presentation -- 7/10 Straightforward and competent. Nothing that surprised, but nothing out of place. Hospitality -- 8/10 Friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaging staff. Ambiance -- 7/10 A cozy Asian-themed bar. Tables are quite close together, which adds energy but limits privacy. Value for Experience -- 9/10 Strong value for the price. Easy to see this being a regular spot for many.

Stumbled upon this restaurant one night and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere, decor and…read morevibes were great. They are a viet bbq/tapa style restaurant. We ordered the milk bread with house butter and durian butter. If you like durian, you will like the durian butter! We also got the spring rolls which were great. For mains, we got the crispy hai nam rice which is exactly what it sounds like. It's Hainanese chicken rice but with crispy chicken and it was pretty good. Chicken was a tad dry though. The pho was also good, it is very similar to Nam's pho if you have already tried their pho. Overall it was pretty solid!

While there is limited parking, going early enough meant there will be ample table space. Since it…read moreis more for tapas/bar food, there is a 30-45min wait if you arrive at peak meal times. It's a beautiful restaurant though and had good vibes. Service was good although it did slow down as we reached peak lunch time. The items that took the longest to come were the pho but this was acceptable since we weren't in a rush. The satay pho had a good kick to it and there was quite a bit of rare beef inside. Next time I would probably do a little bit of everything for their toppings. I think more noodles could have been added for a large pho but I was full. Next time I'd come to try more of their bbq items and appetizers. It's a bit of a splurge but definitely has a unique menu!

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 :)

Fantastic experience here at Lee at the Waterworks during Summerlicious 2025!…read moreThe first impression at this, the last day of 'Licious with the place oozing with a well-dressed crowd ready to have a party in the mouth that evening in July, was that the place was vibing so much it almost took down the building. Every table was occupied when I arrived, and I was happy to chill out by the bar and look over the cocktail menu. Cool that they had a drink called Shanghai 75 since my friend was from there, bonus! The menu selections were expertly picked, of course, and gave a good sense of the theme of this Asian fusion food and how the chef thinks. Take a look at my pictures and set your sights on another 'Licious coming up for one of these fun events. Think of 'Licious as much more bold and light hearted way to enjoy some of Toronto's finest restaurants and see how well they work under pressure, which make these so popular and so much fun!

My sister and I came here on a Sunday morning and we were the only people there for a good hour or…read moreso. We both shared crab cake and fried portobello eggs benedict. I liked the mushroom more than the crab cake as the crab cake was quite dense and not very memorable. The house fries was very hot and crispy, not overly seasoned so you can season it to your liking! The portion size was excellent and we were both very full by the end of it. The restaurant is located on the top floor and it was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations. They also had some cute music playing as well. The restaurant is clean and service was nice.

Tried Chillax Eatery for the first time for the Tantan ramen special for $9. Close to Sheppard…read moreYonge subway station, there is a grocery/convenience section downstairs for some takeaway snacks. The dining area is very cozy with cabin vibes and decor. Large windows with natural lighting as well. The ramen itself was better than expected! Comparable if not better to the chain ramen spots, didn't really have any complaints. Good portion, slightly bouncy noodles, and the favouring was spot on. Definitely worth $9 at half off! Service was also good, wasn't too busy on a weekend and you get a small jelly at the end. The orange in the water is a nice touch as well. Will definitely be back to try the other items!

5 stars for service!!! Staff here are so friendly everytime we've come in…read more I do find the food is quite on the heavy side, but it's quite nice for the winter time. It's indulgent. That said, I'm a fan of how much sauce they include. The take out was a bit disappointing. Portion seems a bit inconsistent. We ordered in and the portion was quite a bit smaller. For the price point, I just don't know that it's worth while. It's a nice treat to have. I don't think I would enjoy it on a regular basis.

Flaming kitchens is genuinely one of my FAVOURITE restaurants!! The rice cakes are the perfect…read moreappetizer to open up your meal that is drenched in a stringy cheese and cheese sauce. Hits the spot! Their classics sizzling noodle with chicken leaves you feeling so filled and the food just tastes very clean and comforting to the stomach. Everything is served fresh and quickly in a hot pot!