La Parrilla is a small takeout restaurant that's big on flavours! The food is meticulously prepared…read moreto order fresh from the grill. What is the meaning of 'parrilla' you might ask? It's a traditional form of Argentinian barbecue on the open fire. I've tried Brazilian rodizio and Venezuelan arepas but that was near the extent of my Latin American foray so it was exciting to taste the cuisine at this hidden gem. The must-get menu item is their charcoal grilled chicken. It's sort of akin to Portuguese chicken but in comparison the meat here is more juicy and better seasoned. The half chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender with slightly smoky flavours, then even tossed in chimichurri sauce. Perhaps greasy yet each meaty bite is satisfying! Honourable mention also goes to their empanadas. A pretty sight: golden baked crust folds over the fresh beef filling, that might be even better by the dozen. And at their price point, I can see why guests generally agree La Parrilla is a 5-star visit. I ordered ahead and the food was ready for pickup upon arrival to avoid any wait. Owner Serge was friendly about offering an extra sauce on the side along with chimichurri tossed on the chicken. Definitely get that sauce, as it adds dimensions to the asado / grilled meat. It's not easy for family businesses to operate these days, so I applaud that La Parrilla charcoal churrasqueria continues to offer top notch food from this little plaza.

We went to this restauran, La Parilla to have a barbecue. Unfortunately, the food was all dry, the…read moreempanadas were not well cooked and the rest was not much better. The worst part was the terrible service from the waiters; especially from this older man who was rude and disrespectful to the customers. To make it even worse, their prices are outrageous! A MINI empanada is $3.50 each and a can of coke is also $3.50 each and you can check on their website the ridiculous meat dish prices! Don't bother trying this restaurant, it will definitely not be worth your money!!!

Just had the chicken breast dinner and it was AMAZING!!!!…read moreChicken was tender and tasty along with the potatoes and salad. Highly recommend this place and definitely this meal. Just the right amount of food!

Newmarket location…read more I am currently bedridden with horrible stomach cramps and diarrhea while writing this review. This happened after eating here earlier today. Apart from the sickness the food is atrocious and nothing like the restaurants on Major MacKenzie Drive. I have gone to this restaurant several times since it opened and it is always atrocious, but I keep going back in the hopes that one day I might get food that resembles the Major Mac locations. Not only is the food bad but so is their food prep/hygiene. Be aware.

Costa Verde BBQ & Portuguese Grill is a popular neighborhood Portuguese churrasqueira…read more Think traditional Portuguese food like BBQ chicken, fish fillet, picanha, ribs, cod, camarao a casa, chicharron, potatoes, rice, salad, sandwiches and desserts. We go there for fast short-order rotisserie grilled chicken takeout. The restaurant section becomes too busy during lunch and dinner times. Languages spoken by the staff are Portuguese, English and Spanish. This setup functions mainly for takeaway but if you prefer eating inside there's a separate menu which you order from your waitress.

There's parking both on the street and behind the restaurant. We came on a Saturday around lunch…read moreand the wait was about 40 minutes. Just a heads up there's no seating while waiting, and it's cash only. The first time I came here, I got the medium 1/2 chicken meal with a natas, plus a striploin on the side. Everything was really good and honestly worth the drive. The second visit wasn't as smooth. I ordered the Bife à Casa and expected regular fries because I saw them in someone's Google review, but it actually comes with fried potato rounds instead. I called to clarify in case I got the wrong dish, and they confirmed that's how it's served. In the end, the potatoes paired well with the steak, so I wasn't upset about it. What did disappoint me was that they forgot the gravy that was supposed to come on the side. When I mentioned it, they acknowledged it should've been included and said I could mention the issue next time for a possible discount. Service also felt a bit disorganized during this visit. My steak took a while, which I can understand, but another customer's chicken sandwich was missed completely and she had to wait an extra 10 minutes after already being told it would be quick. The sandwich was sitting on the service counter for a while, and it only got resolved after she followed up again herself. Food is still solid overall, especially the chicken and steak, but service consistency could definitely improve.

07/18/2021. Phase three…read more Open for dine in. There's probably four sets of tables, max 4 per table. KFC. Not Kentucky, but Korean Fried Chicken. It's literally next level fried chicken. I've been missing out on this all my life. Ordered the half and half. Seasoned sauce and padak (soy mustard sauce). For context, there are two sizes: half and full, basically half a chicken or a full chicken. Each half is cut into smaller pieces, maybe 15, give or take. There was a perfect ratio of meat to fried goodness. Since there were pictures of other fried chicken flavours plastered on the walls, a second half and half was ordered. This time, spicy seasoned sauce and garlic. I can handle my heat, but the spicy seasoned sauce still made me sweat. Garlic was good in its own category. I wouldn't say I would get a full order of garlic, but the half was good to offset the spicy seasoned sauce. I believe it's a mom and pop ran establishment. They do the phone calls, order taking, cashier, cooking, and packaging. Pretty impressive when there were customers consistently coming in and out. 5/5. One hundred thousand perfect would return for KFC, Korean fried chicken.

I'm glad that I was introduced to this little hidden gem in Etobicoke. Family-run little place that…read morewas once only known for Fish & Chips, but has since expanded to include Korean Fried Chicken. I tried a bunch of stuff: Onion Rings - battered in the fish batter, good but greasier than average. I personally dig them. French Fries - ooh these were so good!! I would have expected no less from a F&C place, but they definitely lived up to expectations. I wish I had more of those fries! Halibut - standard fare, decent price and good portion size. Korean Fried Chicken - my first time having it, and what a fantastic introduction. I liked the Padak (green onion) flavour the best, but honestly they were all good! Very crispy and flavourful, I am definitely already a huge fan. Love this little spot, and very glad to have been able to experience it!

Consistently good chicken. We order at least once a week and it's always the same juicy, spicy,…read moredelicious chicken. We call directly and our chicken is ready for pick up in 15 minutes. We really like the pickled radish as well. The servers are nice and friendly. I only wish the portions were bigger or they had a punch card because we spend too much at this place. Our favourite is Mala Hot chicken. It's not too spicy, just right for someone who likes spicy food but not trying to hurt themselves. There's free parking at the back and if those spots are taken, you can also go downstairs to P1 in the garage for retail parking. Street parking at the front and the back of the building is also free.

Came here on a weeknight right before watching a movie and it was great! My friend and I arrived at…read morearound 8:15 PM and were seated right away. Although we were only a party of two, we saw larger groups (like 6+) comfortably seated as well. We ordered from their physical menus (yay, we love to see it) and got 1 order of Rosé Dukk-Bokki ($16), and 1 order of Boneless Honey Garlic Wings ($25). Prices were reasonable--chicken seemed like typical price but the tteokbokki I'd say was a pretty good deal! The tteokbokki was super flavourful, and had a strong Parmesan/cheesy taste. Not too spicy either! And you can never go wrong with honey garlic--the texture was really yummy and crispy, and portion sizes were good! We had leftovers to spare. The staff was kind as well! Our server seated us quickly, took our order, and had our food out within a good time frame, despite the restaurant getting a bit busier in the evening. There's a little button on the table you can press if you need service, which is super convenient! (We didn't discover it until we asked for the bill.) Overall I'd definitely come back here again, especially if I have another movie date nearby!

I got to try over the summer Honestly Good Chicken Fingers…read more They are located at Vaughan Mills Mall near I think the north side of the mall They have a nice little sit down area you can enjoy your meal in Colours are bright and upbeat Staff there are super friendly Me and my hubby shared a chicken tenders meal there Soooooo so good Chicken tenders were excellent I would say on the level as Raising Canes from the US Crinkle cut fries were a nice side Would definitely come back here again for some chicken tenders!!!

I started hearing about Honestly Good Chicken Fingers on IG. Their marketing is catchy and…read moreconsistent. I decided to try them out during the March break this year and have been back at least 2-3 times since. Conveniently located inside Vaughan Mills away from the hustle and bustle of the food court, the spot in my opinion is perfect! I just wish they had a location closer to or in Markham. This was everything I could have asked for and more! The freshness of the made-to-order tenders was perfection. The batter, seasoning, crispiness of the chicken, and variety of dips were all so good. We have ordered the Duo, Trio and The Original boxes (drinks are not included) Each comes with a pickle and a slice of Texas Garlic Toast bread which is so soft and so good! We also tried the deep fried pickles, these were battered and seasoned so perfectly well with a nice crunch to the batter. My only negative would be the size of the containers they give you for the dipping sauces. It makes it nearly impossible to dip the wide tenders properly. And if you want more sauce, you have to pay extra ($0.85) for each one, because the 3 chicken finger option only comes with one small container of dipping sauce. The same applies to the 4 finger option. The fries were hot, crispy, and fresh, just like the chicken. Overall, everything was really good and you can definitely tell and see for yourself that it's made fresh. Options include: Honestly Good Sauce Hot & Honey BBQ Sauce Honey Mustard Dupe Sauce Pleasant Plum Buffalo Sauce The consensus for us was the Dupe Sauce & the Honey Mustard for us as favs. Staff were wonderful, the owner was there serving customers with staff going table to table checking in on everyone to ask how everything was. There was a fair amount of seating but it was packed so we had to wait for a table (10 min) but it was totally worth it! Unfortunately, there are no plans for Markham, Thornhill or Richmond Hill locations which was disappointing. They are sticking with the West end of the GTA. Who needs Raising Canes in Canada when there is Honestly Good Chicken Fingers!!

Located in the Silver Star food court, there is a huge parking lot out front…read more With the food court there is plenty of seating to suit any size party. The air circulation is definitely not the best but with the warmer days of summer and all 6 restaurants cranking out dishes the warm breeze is expected. The service is quick and efficient, just remember to bring cash as they do not accept any form of plastic/ electronic funds

I love my Rice Rolls and I do think Pot Rice & Rolls House does their rice rolls really well. The…read moretexture is smooth and silky. I would suggest getting their plain rice rolls. At this ridiculously cheap price point, one cannot expect the best ingredients being use. So the meat (beef/pork) used in the congee and rice rolls were not the best. If you are really on a tight budget, this is the place to get your meals as most of the combos are at $5 tax in! You can be loaded with carbs as the portion sure could fill you up. Please bring a strong stomach as the condiment bottles are all super sticky and the food court has flies buzzing around.

Maybe a personal record between the time of updating reviews, but after checking in here recently I…read morewas surprised I gave it 4. Not a bad review and perhaps the experience at the time, but just that I can say I've been back here countless times since and that I absolutely love this place. I can say for sure my experiences with service and spice level are different from my first visit. They're super friendly here and provide such wonderful service, even when ordering a simple lunch special. Very nice place to dine in too. And the spice is VERY hot here. I really enjoy spicy food and I can say that even the standard 'hot' here can really test my limits. The roti is fantastic, as are the doubles. Love this place and a major bonus to have in this side of town.

Reasonable  Food Doesn't Excuse Bad Attitude I placed my…read moreorder online and may have accidentally selected the option to have my curry wrapped instead of packed separately. No big deal -- mistakes happen, and I had absolutely no issue with that. What I did have an issue with was the incredibly rude and obnoxious attitude from the cook in the back. There was absolutely no reason to be so nasty over such a minor misunderstanding. A simple explanation or polite response would have been more than enough. Instead, the attitude was completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Customer service is just as important as the food, and unfortunately, this experience left a bad taste in my mouth -- and it wasn't the curry. Pepper on the Side, a little less pepper in the attitude and a little more seasoning in the customer service, please My last time there- over and out