I'm not sure how I stumbled across Lonzo's Kitchen. I have a feeling that it popped up on a social…read moremedia site. I simply remember a post that said that a new location was about to open in Scarborough. It serves Middle Eastern fare. My habit continues when it comes to looking at food apps to decide where I want to fetch takeout. I found Lonzo's Kitchen on Uber Eats and gave it a shot. There were a bunch of buy-one-get-another-free offers that I couldn't refuse. After having completed my grocery shopping in Whitchurch-Stouffville, I placed my order through the app, which consisted of these items: - Snack-sized wings in mild sauce (5) - BOGO - Snack-sized chicken plate with salad - BOGO It would take me 25 minutes to drive down to northern Scarborough. My food was ready in 20 minutes, so it all worked out. This eatery is on Nashdene Road. I have a vague recollection of hanging around this area when I was in my late teens until my undergraduate years. My mom worked in this area. When I had my dad's car, I'd pick her up from work and we'd run a bunch of errands, from getting tofu cubes packed in water, to fetching a ton of samosas, all within this area. Lonzo's sticks out like a sore thumb in an industrial-business area. Folks get hungry. Boom! There's Lonzo's. It's a smart move. I oddly did not have any problems finding the place. It faces Nashdene. I parked off to the side next to a fence and parallel-parked. You can also go around each unit and park there. I walked in. There were two male guys there. A chair propped the door open. Its position made me wonder whether I actually do enter or if I stand there. I did the former. I said my name. My order was in a paper bag on the counter. The men didn't seem all that friendly. The one man simply said, "It's here." I said thanks and took it. I also took photos. The other man just looked at me as if I were nuts. I didn't really care. I wished them both a nice day. I got nothing back. It wasn't the warmest interaction. I'm not sure if it was due to a language barrier or if that's who they are. Anyway, I happily put my dinner in my car and drove home. I then chowed down. I had the snack-sized chicken plate. I liked the size. It was perfect. The description on Uber Eats was a bit confusing. It said that this plate didn't include salad, but I was able to select salad as my base. The other base options were fries and rice. The chicken morsels looked good underneath the red and white sauces. I was excited to try this meal. It was delicious. The spicy red sauce wasn't excessively hot, but there was some heat. The white sauce tamed it. I just wish that the white sauce had garlic in it. The chicken was nicely seasoned and juicy. The salad has sliced cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. It was crisp and fresh. I would order this dish again. Luckily, I have another one that I plan to have for lunch on Thursday. I love wings. I could not pass up the BOGO wings deal. I got the wings in mild sauce. The wings tasted more like a marinara sauce. There was breading, but they weren't crispy. I did love the flavour. The chicken was tender and done nicely. I chose ranch sauce. This place was generous with the sauce. Other than the lack of warmth that I got from staff, I enjoyed my food. I'd come back and try more. There's falafel, beef, and sweet chili chicken that all intrigued me. (144)

Lonzos kitchen is located on a seemingly uneventful and boring plaza, but my god is the food out of…read morethis world. I got the chilli chicken on rice and fries and the flavours all mixed together with their signature sauce is exquisite. Atmosphere: Nothing special about the atmosphere, your typical shawarma place vibes. Price: Very fairly priced, my rice and chicken and fries cost about $14.99 before tax. Food: This is the kicker, the food was so tasty and flavourful. I was so happy I decided to give this place a try, and I hope you do too! Overall I was very satisfied, and I will definitely be coming back!!

I got the Enzo here after getting it at another location and really enjoying it. It's basically a…read morepoke bowl as it's their "Japan" item. This rice bowl did not disappoint me. Had the same quality as the other location so they have consistent quality among the locations. The veggies are fresh, spinach was nicely chopped making it easier to eat and had no bad spots. Same with the avocado half. It also comes with sauce on the side but the bowl is flavourful enough that I prefer the bowl without sauce. This crave also has a variety of fresh drinks like watermelon juice, and a ton of options from greenhouse juice. Overall, I would recommend this crave location.

I've tried a variety of different Crave boxes before, including their Il Padrino (I really liked…read morethe tangy flavours, but found it to be watery by the time it was transported to my office) and Pablo's Daughter (didn't enjoy as much, primarily because the poached egg was over cooked and I found the flavours to be muted and there to be too much starch packed in that one hefty box). This time I chose to try the Banh Mi, substituting the chicken for salmon. To be honest, I was a little disappointed. While the flavours were bright and vibrant (the kimchi and jalapeños added a truly flavourful punch), the portions were tiny for the price point. My piece of salmon was dry and over cooked - it was a flat fillet that was over seasoned with some salt rub. Moreover, the box was supposed to come with avocado, but it came without any! I felt utterly cheated... Crave serves decent dishes, but given the fact that now there's so much comparable competition that can act as substitutes, I'm unsure if I'll come back!

I wasn't sure what to expect from this restaurant as I am not really fond of plant-based foods,…read morehowever I was willing to give it a try to see what it was all about. To my surprise, the food was very very good and I loved it. I got to try a tasting platter/thali that had several of their menu items, such as their cauliflower wings (this was the highlight for us!), along with their couscous salad (quite good), apple salad (refreshing), veggie burger (tasty), and jackfruit shawarma (a kick of spice to it but was still really good). Additionally, we tried two of their drinks, their berry mojito and their berry antioxidant smoothie. Although both drinks were nice and refreshing, I'd have to go with the smoothie for the win. I also found that the pricing of the menu was quite affordable and the quality of the items were there. I would recommend this restaurant and I wouldn't hesitate to dine here again if I'm ever in the area. This is the first time I come across a fully vegetarian shawarma + burger restaurant and I was quite satisfied with it. It's a great idea. It actually didn't even feel like we were eating vegetarian food and I loved that. The taste of it all was great. I also enjoyed the nuggets a lot.

Small spot, big flavours, and decent service - just bring a slightly bigger wallet!…read more Tucked into a cozy little space with around 3 - 4 tables (four seats each), this place proves that good things come in small packages. They've got a live pani puri counter next to ordering booth, and I loved the fun, contemporary artwork that makes the space feel fresh and vibrant. For food, we tried the vadapav, dahi puri, and pani puri (8 puris per serving). The vadapav was an absolute winner - crispy, flavour-packed, and nostalgia on a plate. The dahi puri was just as delightful, with fresh, creamy yogurt that elevated every bite. The pani puri was decent - especially with 7 - 8 different flavours of pani to play with - but we've had better ones elsewhere. Prices are on the higher side for the portion sizes, but our hostess Anamika made the experience worth it. She was warm, courteous, and gave spot-on recommendations. There's plenty of parking outside which is another small blessing (no circling the block like a hungry vulture!). All in all, this is a charming little gem for anyone craving street food with a twist. Come for the vadapav and dahi puri, and leave with a happy heart - because sometimes, the smallest plates carry the biggest smiles.

My mom wanted authentic pastels for her birthday and after doing some research I came across this…read moreplace. It's a new addition to the neighbourhood and we were both happy to have them because the pastels were delicious. We were greeted with a warm, Brazilian welcome, guided through everything from the sizes, to the filling, to how the pricing works. We both got two pastels and they were delicious. Not greasy whatsoever. They even give you the left over fried dough. I know for next time go fill mine up a bit more because the filling was at the bottom and most of it was dough. But hey, for a first timer, I was more than satisfied. My mother was very happy with her meal and the cane juice she got to accompany her meal. She said she felt like she was in Brazil. Thanks for making her day special. I can't wait to go back!

I came here to meet a group of friends one night. Two of them was Brazilian so they recommended…read morethis place. Samba also has a downtown location near Dundas Square. Samba serves Brazilian street food which I never had before. I ordered the carne seca with the coalho added in. Carne seca is Brazilian-style beef jerky and cassava sauteed with onions. Coalho is maybe cheese? I also ordered the Coxinha which is "chicken balls" according to my Brazilian friend. For drink, I got the guarana soda. The carne seca is sort of like a big deep fried dough with stuffing inside. It was hot, salty and savory. The Coxinha had chicken in the middle surrounded with potato and also deep fried. I felt that it was a little dry but it was filling. My friends let me try the cassava fries which is bit different from regular fries. The cassava has a bit more texture.

Tip: Join the rewards program to redeem points towards discounts on future purchases…read more I miss Copper Branch. Several years ago, downtown Markham had one. It didn't survive. The burrito joint seems to be doing fine in its place. Yesterday, I was in Mississauga. I had an early dinner at Edo Japan at Heartland Centre. On the left of Edo was Starbucks. On the right was this Copper Branch eatery. It was cool seeing a trifecta row of businesses that I dig. I walked into this Copper Branch location to check it out. It was quiet. I took a few photos and then looked at the menu. A friendly woman briefly came out of the kitchen and let me know that she'd be with me in five minutes. I was good and told her to take her time. I needed to look at the menu. She took less than five minutes to be with me at the counter. She was nice, asking how I was doing. I answered and reciprocated. I asked her what the soup of the day was. It was miso soup. I had just had ramen and wanted something different, so I passed. Me? Passing on soup? Crazy! I got these items instead: - S'mores cookie - Strawberry pina colada I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. I have Copper Branch rewards. You pay first and then have the barcode scanned. Done! I got my s'mores cookie first. Sweets from the Earth makes it. I love this brand. She said that I could take a seat and she'd let me know when my smoothie would be ready. Cool! It didn't take long for her to make my smoothie. She let me know that it was ready. I thanked her and wished her a great day. She reciprocated. I got a paper straw and happily left the store. I got into my car and made my way home. I had the cookie and smoothie as I drove. The s'mores cookie was moist and delicious. There were plenty of chocolate chips. I loved the dabs of marshmallows in every bite. So good! I enjoyed my strawberry pina colada. It had strawberry, pineapple, banana, pineapple juice, and coconut milk. It could have been colder temperature-wise. It was yummy and I finished it while still in Mississauga heading eastbound. I like Copper Branch because everything is vegan. It's cool. It was nice to visit this eatery. I'll be back when I'm in the area again. (14)

Was meeting a close friend and this location was ideal for all of us. It was past lunch time so it…read morewas not busy. Going to an all Vegan restaurant has so many advantages and one the biggest? - we don't have to ask if it contains eggs, dairy and any meat or animal products. We ordered a PSL - not a big fan of PSL, but decided to give it a try. Nothing wrong with the drink per se, but the pumpkin spice and coffee for me, don't go well together. The Nachos were a different thing all together. A little more Cheeze would have gone a long way. The chips crispy and topped nicely as well. The entire quantity was good and tasted good. The service was good and inside was clean and spotless. Will surely come back and give it a try if we are in the neighbourhood.

Excellent Indian food at a great price. Flavorful and a a lot of vegetarian choices. The kulcha was…read moreexcellent. The vegetarian hokka noodles were one of the most unique, tasty, and fiery dishes I ever had. Excellent chicken 65 biranyi. The naan was good, but the roti was even better.

A delightful little place that serves a wide variety of dishes. The menu is almost mind bogglingly…read morehuge. The service is friendly and attentive to our needs, giving us warning on spice levels and how much food. A warm ambiance and good portions of food. Would definitley come back.

We stopped by this location on our way back from a day trip and had a really positive experience. I…read morecalled ahead of time to ask some questions and the person who answered was very friendly and accommodating. They said they would wait for us to arrive around 7pm even though that is when they close. The Service: The service was exceptional. I think the man working there was the owner because he went above and beyond to accommodate us. I have many food allergies and he let me sub out ingredients to create the perfect meal for myself and he was extremely patient as he answered all of my questions after hours. The Food: We ordered the number 2 and 5 and the employee threw in a sample of the Thai soup for us to try. Thai Soup: The Thai soup was fantastic! It was thick, had a kick of lemon that I love and tasted delicious. We loved it so much we wish we had bought two bowls to go with our meals. #2 Bowl; My boyfriend ordered this dish as is and added tofu as his protein. It came with a peanut dressing, which he said was fantastic. The portion he received was really big and it filled him up. #5 Bowl: This bowl was a Mexican inspired bowl. I subbed out the cheese, and pita chips for more guacamole and edamame. The portion of my bowl was a little smaller than my boyfriends dish but the food was really good. It was really filling and I loved how they could accommodate my diet. Next time I might try a tangier dressing than the ranch this dish came with because I love a kick of lemon or lime juice with my meals. Would We Go Back? Absolutely !

The person who served me was very rude and unprofessional. They were cleaning in the back and I…read morehad to wait a while to be served. After taking the order she proceeded to handle my food. She did not change the one glove she was wearing when she was in the back nor decided to put another glove on before handling the food with her other bare hand. This is not the first time this has happened at the Heartland location. (and she was told this the previous time). When she was addressed about how she was handling the food, she proceed to ask me if I ever went to McDonalds, I told her it doesn't matter I am in The Chopped Leaf. When asked for the mangers name and her name she said she was the manager and her name is Noor. If this how Customer Service is at this location I will not be going back as they do not follow protocol in handling food, nor do they have Customer service skills.