Shake Shack has always been a hit for me, so I'm so glad they're finally in Toronto. Their burgers…read moreare consistently delicious, and I love that you can customize the toppings to your liking. The location is extremely busy but the wait time isn't too bad. I'm also a big fan of their fries and sweet tea their shakes are also really delicious. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving a good burger and shake.

Right across from Eaton Centre. Found the burger presentation to be a bit misleading (bun to…read moreingredient ratio near the back of the burger was very slacking, yet from a top-eye view it looks full) Could've been better

I'd been curious about Holy Cow for a while, so when we had a little time to kill in between TIFF…read morescreenings, I figured what better excuse to finally pop in. We zeroed in on the lunch menu and I eventually opted for the Beef Don ("Beef chuck marinated in housemade BBQ sauce with Japanese steam rice"), which came with small bowls of potato salad and soup. I didn't know what to expect from that aforementioned potato salad, but it definitely hit the spot. Perhaps a touch too salty, but otherwise very satisfying. The soup was great, too. The main arrived shortly after that and was nice and hot. It's a tasty dish. The tender meat has a lot of flavor and the rice is a perfect accompaniment. I wish there was some tableside sauce I could've added, as I love a saucy rice dish, but that's a minor complaint. The service was efficient and friendly, and the ambiance was comfortable. Holy Cow is a cool little place.

I recently tried the Wagyu steak and overall had a good experience. The steak itself was flavorful…read moreand cooked well, with a rich taste that made it the highlight of the meal. My only criticism is that it was a bit on the salty side, which overshadowed the natural flavor of the beef. The restaurant itself was pleasant and offered good value for the price point. The atmosphere was comfortable, and the overall dining experience met expectations without trying to be overly fancy. Overall, it was a decent experience, and I'd consider coming back to try some of the other items on the menu.

I went to this restaurant for a birthday dinner and food was good and tasted good. Quite…read moreaffordable. would recommend.

Pai is perhaps the best Thai restaurant in all of North America, maybe even better than Thailand?…read more The traditional Thai dishes are all elevated and flavor infused, while still being affordable! Service was friendly all around, but I would advise making a reservation on a Friday and Saturday nights or be prepared to wait 30+ minutes! $14CAD/$10USD Thai Chicken Wings(5)...Pan fried chicken wings topped with fried red onion, makrut lime leaves, crispy chillies, with a sweet tamarind sauce. $24CAD/$17USD Khao Soi...Fresh al dente egg noodles in a mild golden coconut curry with generous tender chunks of meaty braised beef soaked in the fragrant tasty curry. Topped with crispy noodles, green onion, and micro-coriander. $24CAD/$17USD Pad See Ew...Stir-fried hand-rolled rice noodles with zesty sweet soy sauce, broccoli, egg, Thai garlic, and packed with flavor. $10CAD/$7USD Tom Yum Soup Bowl...cheap and generous with loads of veggies and tofu, tasty but very spicy.

Hands down this is the best restaurant in Toronto. Came across Byblos on accident and now it is a…read morepermanent stop for me anytime I am in the city. I got the harissa roasted half chicken and it was excellent. I guess the secret lies somewhere between the recipe and their charcoal grill that they are grandfathered into having. Nothing on the rest of the menu misses either. Short rib Kebab, stuffed olives, everything. Great atmosphere, great service, and easily one of my favorite meals in Toronto.

Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

Pastable is a food stall focusing on bowls of fusion pasta. The main components are one pasta, one…read moreprotein, one sauce, and three toppings. Everything is 100% halal. This is their second location, in a build with 3 other food vendors. It is mostly a takeout restaurant. There is a small counter where you could stand and eat. There are six set combinations. Or you can build your own pasta (BYOP) combo. On the soft-opening day (2025-01-20), they were offering an opening special of Mac N Cheese with BBQ Chicken sample and a drink for only $6.99. I ordered the following: 1. BYOP: Garlic Shrimp, penne, rose sauce, broccoli, black olives, mushrooms. It automatically comes with sliced green peppers and chopped parsley. 2. Opening Special ($6.99) x 2. For the BYOP, they didn't warn me it was medium spicy. I can handle it with a cold drink! The shrimp and penne were perfectly cooked. I loved the rose sauce. My choices of broccoli,  black olives, and mushrooms worked well together and with the base. The Opening Special was delicious; the Mac n Cheese part and BBQ Chicken were really good! Unfortunately, the BBQ was mildly spicy, and my son didn't like it; more for me! The customer service was good. It took them a long time to prepare the food (there were many orders prior to mine). But it was opening day, so hopefully, they will speed up their cooking. There is no free WiFi. The food stall is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-014

I just wanna say just go to Pastable and try it by yourself…read more Toronto's best pasta. The price, the service, the flavour and of course the side effect which makes you go back again and again and again and again....................

I was craving authentic noodles and stumbled upon this place. I ordered the following:…read more GB Dandan Noodles -Large portion with perfectly cooked noodles and toppings -Spice level was a little more than I could handle Marinated Cold Jellyfish (Tapa serving size, but it tasted fresh) Cold Shredded Kelp (Tapa serving size, but there was plenty of chopped garlic) All food items came out fairly quickly, and it exceeded my expectations.

As others have said, you're here for the food. The ambiance is perfectly find. Nothing fancy. Just…read moreenough decoration to not be an empty space. You're not paying for a pretty environment, you're barely paying enough to cover the excellent food and HUGE portions! Speaking of the food... wow. I ordered the large beef noodles and it was gigantic. And it certainly wasn't short on flavor. Every time I thought I was getting to the bottom, there was MORE! Come hungry. Highly recommend if you're in this city and need a good meal.

I love middle eastern food especially the tandoori chicken. My go to place when in the area. I…read morealways get the NK grill

Tried the Qabli Lamb shank meal this time. It comes with a chickpea bowl and rice. The lamb itself…read morewas juicy and really easy to eat. A good portion. I would have preferred a bit more spice but it is still easy to eat in a restaurant. The chickpea bowl could be a meal by itself. I was starving so polished off both. Could not finish the rice and was full for the rest of the day. Good value. Service was friendly. Lots of seating space too. Got to chill between Ttc chaos and tiff movie. A Okay!

I always order tsukemen when I see it on the menu, and fortunately Ramen Isshin seasons theirs…read moreperfectly. Not too salty but still favourable when dipping the noodles in to coat. I love that they serve the soup in a hot stone bowl, so it is piping hot from start to finish. Generous slices of char siu and a whole ramen egg! Great ramen meal.

A cozy ramen spot in Kensington. The menu is quite authentic and so are the flavors of their ramen…read more I liked their lighter Shio Chicken Ramen. The broth was easy to drink. Noodles were cooked well as well. Wish they give you more protein though. The Karaage and Age Dashi Tofus were great appetizers. Freshly fried and super crispy.

I've now been to two of the Chotto Matte's that exist and I couldn't be any more happy with the…read moreexperience and most importantly -- the food! Staff are always around for questions you may have or menu suggestions and were always very kind to us. The vibe was great and we can't wait to go back!

I am always a bit skeptical when it comes to fusion spots. Typically, in my experience, usually the…read morecuisine leans more towards one side not necessarily fusing the two flavors well together. Similarly while I would not consider this quite a fusion restaurant, the food was indeed delicious! Most of the rice sides, had furikake sprinkled on top which always enhances the flavor. The sushi selection was good! The top items for me were the cod and lobster/shrimp udon. Again neither were quite executed as fusion (IMO) but nonetheless it was delicious! The steak was also good, but steak is more readily available on most menus elsewhere. The potato and egg salad as an app also made the top list. It was super creamy and paired nicely with the crunchy chips! The endless drink menu/option is also excellent, except I am not sure how much alcohol was actually in there because within the group of 13 people, most of us did not feel even slightly tipsy. The ambiance is beautiful and really embraces a jungle with vibrant colors intertwined into the interior. the bathroom however, is a different story as it is at the end of a very dark hallway. Not sure if they turn the lights on at night, but for someone with poor vision, it was hard to see as the light reflected off the walls. The servers were friendly and with a large group like ours, we did have some dishes that just never made it out so we did need to flag someone down for them about an hour or so in.

Tiny spot with an open kitchen, which makes you feel like you're at a chefs counter. The high top…read morebooth seats are extremely small though. The aren't deep enough and half your upper legs will also be hanging off the seat lol. Our server was nice but didn't seem to know anything about the menu and wasn't very attentive either. Service was also slow. We got a bunch of share plates including the short rib croquettes, cassava fried calamari, fried shrimp and coconut curry, lamb meatballs, molten cake, and blueberry cheesecake. The food and dessert were solid. I'd come to try their mains

The service was nice and so was the ambiance. The location is very small. You're sitting alongside…read morethe chef's. Not the greatest experience since the place can get smokey. Our waiter/bartender didn't have a structured place to make our drinks. The naan bread was terrible, the raves mislead The calamari was really good. The butter chicken was tender and the sauce was fantastic. The salad that came with the butter chicken meal wasn't a hit for me. I don't think I'd go back.