I went to Little Saigon 88 for a family dinner since it was a convenient halfway-ish meeting spot…read more It was my first time there, although my sister had been before. Perhaps since it was a weekday (and snowing), it wasn't busy and we were seated right away. Like many pho or Vietnamese food spots, it has a casual, familiar feel, both in the atmosphere and the food. We shared fresh shrimp rolls and fried calamari, and each of us ordered a main - I went with the pho of course! The smaller size was more than enough. Overall, it was a solid experience, though nothing particularly memorable. That being said, I could see myself coming back if I'm in the area again.

We ordered take out from Little Saigon. The price has gone up since I had last been here a couple…read moreyears ago but they still have the 10% cash discount which was great. Today I got the spicy lemongrass chicken vermicelli. It was so big, fresh, and had a good spice build up over time. It took me two seatings to finish it as I had to let my stomach settle for a bit to fit it all in! I realized after the fact I didn't take a photo of the meal! (Whoops) Anyways I can vouch that it was delicious.

This review is mainly because over the years sadly this location has gone down in service and food…read morequality. Don't get me wrong there are still some dishes that are tasty but it's hit and miss now. The portions are not as consistent as before and some of the managerial staff are less than helpful when it comes to customer service. On a Friday night in summer this place should be full!!! Like the surrounding restaurants and in the past I'd say it would have been but now, it was empty during peak time. Which is so sad because this used to be one of our favourite spots. The mushroom soup was watery and tasteless. Some dishes have more veggies than meat ratio. The curry peanut chicken was also watery not as thick as I'm used to seeing a Thai peanut curry. Coconut rice didn't have much coconut flavour almost felt like it was just coconut cream instead of water but nothing else. Just overall sad to see. I hope things change cause I'd hate to see this place continue to decline but the proof is in the pudding something isn't working for them to be empty in the middle of summer rush dinner time. Hope this helps. The main problem here is the food is not consistent. And the service from management is a little snarky. Side note though their crispy fish still is amazing so if you only go for that totally worth it!

The first thing I noticed about the space is that the interior is quite beautiful. It boasts dark…read morewalls, light seats on the booth and beautifully ornate gold treasure-like pieces along the wall and glass shelves. It is reminiscent of a museum that pays homage to thai culture in a very classy way. Our server was extremely friendly as she listened to our spice requests and emphasized that our food will be cooked to the way that WE desired. My partner and I ordered the Green Curry with Beef (with a side of rice) and the Chicken Ayam Curry (Malaysian style). In addition, we settled for a vegetarian spring roll appetizer with the sweet and spicy sauce. Due to a promotion, that spring roll was actually complimentary which was a pleasant surprise! The vegetable spring rolls were large but cut in half to resemble four mini rolls. It tasted good with the sweet and spicy sauce, but the inner veggie filling was piping hot (be careful, almost burned my tongue!). The curry portions were quite generous - especially the Green Curry which came in a bowl that was the size of a medium salad bowl! It was creamy and flavourful. The Ayam Curry was extremely savoury and the chicken was so soft. Instead of the creamy viscosity of the Green Curry, it harboured a thick, sauce-like consistency. It paired so wonderfully with the lightly toasted and buttered roti. It was so delicious that I ordered another! If I had to choose one to recommend, it would be the Ayam Curry. Savoury, delicious, flavourful and unique! Note: the only parking nearby is street parking along Avenue rd which may be paid (I commuted to the location).

My family and I had pick up some take out a couple of times…read more The food was a bit spicy (like mala/málà type of spicy). The portions were a bit on the smaller size. By small, I mean, if the takeout container was half the size of a tissue box, maybe half of that container is maybe filled. Also, the prices are pretty expensive for the size. The restaurant was quite busy and popular when it first opened and for a little while after. The location seems pretty good. It's been quiet with foot traffic more recently (at least within the last year or so). I have seen the occasional food delivery guy visit during the same time frame.

Chili Cabin wasn't on our radar at all, but really, how can you say no to a place with that name?…read more We showed up around lunchtime on a recent Saturday and the place was empty. Our server was very friendly and helpful, and they have a process where you order on your smartphone. We decided to share a couple of things, including the Hunan Style Stir Fried Pork, which we got at the hottest spice level available. The food arrived a short time later, along with the small bowls of rice we ordered on the side. This was one tasty dish. Everything worked really well together, from the delicious chunks of pork to the flavorful sauce. And when eaten with that rice, it becomes a decadent, saucy delight. I was really intrigued by many of the other options on their menu, so I think it's a safe bet we'll be returning.

We've been coming here forever…read more This business has thrived during good times and bad for a few reasons: the food is always on point, it is a clean establishment, it's great value (humungous portions) and the owners are genuinely good people. Today we ordered: Manchurian chicken, Manchurian noodles and two curry spring rolls. 100/10.

Drove for supper on a weekday. Not a fan of buffets. They had a good selection but everything was…read moretired. They were a quarter full so plenty of room to sit. The service was excellent. Always someone ready to clear the old plates. They are reasonably priced. They had decent selection of dishes including some seafood. They had the traditional Chinese American dishes. Great for a family with teenage boys. Let them loose. Enjoy

Food was great. It is more of a take out place though…read more Lots of food, but I recommend the lunch specials as you get a soup and rice. So for lunch specials, we had a pot Thai and massaman curry and holy basil curry. Regular dishes, we got glass noodles, basil, eggplant, yellow, curry, and taro fries I would definitely get the lunch specials again, the glass noodles and taro fries If you're in the neighbourhood it's definitely worth going to. I'm glad I went.

If you're looking for delicious, authentic Thai food, look no further than this hidden gem! Phat…read moreKaphrao offers a range of Thai dishes beyond the typical curries and pad thai to delight your taste buds. I had the Khao Man Gai (chicken on fried rice) during my recent visit. The chicken was soft and tender, and the accompanying sauce had a strong ginger taste that made the dish stand out. I appreciated that it was boneless, which made it very easy to eat. My friends tried the Phat Kaphrao (Stir fried meat with rice) and Padthai, both very fragrant and fresh. One thing I noted was how friendly and helpful the restaurant personnel were. They were happy to answer our questions, offer chilli oil on the side, and even recommended the level of spiciness for our dishes. I ordered mine medium-spicy, which had just the right amount of heat for my taste. The restaurant was small, with only four seats. We were lucky because we did not know about it but could still dine in. Most people ordered takeout instead. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and would recommend Phat Khaphrao to anyone looking for authentic and flavourful Thai food. I can't wait to return and order more dishes, this time to go!

New name, New Decor...Same owners, and same delicious food!!!…read moreThe new name is Mr Spring & Mrs Fresh but they've been here since 2014. Some suggested items are: The Pho Chicken, skewers Pork chops on fried rice However, I usually stick to the Thai option: Basil + Eggplant + Fried tofu with steamed rice They have added extra seating, and it seems like larger portion sizes also. Same friendly service as always, and very reasonable prices. I'm so happy to be working nearby so I can come here on a weekly basis again.

This hidden gem serves delicious Vietnamese and Thai food at reasonable prices!…read more My go to item here is always the fresh shrimp rolls, hit the spot especially on a hot day. Definitely recommend getting these either alone or in the roll platter, their other fried rolls are great as well.

Gou Bu Li traces its history back to 1858 in Tianjin (a major coastal metropolis in Northern…read moreChina), the place where one of China's most famous baozi (steamed buns) brands originated. The brand since then has expanded into restaurants across mainland China and now globally. This downtown location is right beside Dragon City Mall. The entrance has its own storefront on Spadina Avenue (not from inside the mall) - just a few steps away from the Spadina streetcar stop and there is a Green P parking across the street. The interior is more upscale and has a bit of a luxurious feel and decor compared to the other Chinese restaurants in Chinatown area. Although the inside is not as big as most other Chinese restaurants in the suburbs, their food quality and taste are comparable to the good Chinese restaurants found in uptown and the suburbs (including Richmond Hill, Markham, and Scarborough), at more affordable price. In fact, I think the food quality and dishes that you get at Gou Bu Li are level steps above those in nearby Chinese restaurants (in downtown and Chinatown). They're best known for their baozi (steamed buns), and I could see why! I tried the one with eggs, chives, and vermicelli filling (only one of two vegetarian / non-meat bao options in the menu). The filling was tasty, and it had a decent amount of filling-to-dough ratio. Much better than the baos you get at T&T or elsewhere. The dough had a nice, soft, and pillowy texture. You can order sets of 4 or 8 baos. In addition to the steamed baos, they also offer xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and various Northeastern Chinese specialties such as jianbin (savoury crepes). In addition to the pretty good baozi, I also found their other main dishes to be excellent - especially the live / seasonal fish and seafood. We had a whole fish (either grouper or sea bass) and lobster - both were pretty massive. The steamed fish was done very nicely with subtle soy sauce flavour and some scallions. Steamed lobster with garlic came with heaps of toasted garlic and a bed of vermicelli, garnished with little bits of bell peppers and green onion. The lobster came out already de-shelled and cut up nicely (but still served on the shell for nice presentation), making it very easy to eat (no need to use hands at all - the lobster meat came off the shells easily). They even took out the tomalley and served it nicely on the cut up shells. Snow pea leaves with garlic was a classic and our go-to green vegetable dish in most Chinese restaurants, and this was no different. It was as expected. House Special Fried Rice with Flying Fish Roe came in a big portion with a good amount of big shrimps, peas, carrots, corn, and topped with a generous amount of flying fish roe. We got complimentary dessert of Donkey Rolls ("Rice Rolls with Red Bean Paste" on the menu). Donkey Roll (known in Chinese as Lüdagun or "Rolling Donkey") is a traditional Northern Chinese dessert made of steamed, sticky glutinous rice dough, rolled around a sweet red bean paste filling, and dusted with roasted soybean or sesame flour, resembling a donkey rolling in the dust. I like this dessert because it's not too sweet and makes a good snack, especially when paired with tea.

Their service is straight up ridiculous. we arrived at 5:30 pm and there r tons of seats empty,…read morethey said they don't take reservations for party of 4, but the yelp and google map show their phone number of the nortH York location so it's so misleading because that location do take any reservation. We got seated right next to the entrance and I pointed at an table in the back because entrance can be chilly and the waiter told me we can't go there because someone booked it. Sure so we sat down, then the people right behind us told the waiter no reservations but they gOt seated at the table NOT AVAILABLE TO US? IM Asian they aren't, I can't even imagine if that's the real reason we have to stuck in the cold seat. Also when we ordereed their dessert, the other waiter told us there is one left and he will keep it for us. Then 5 minutes later, the same person who seated us, came back to us and told us "dessert sold out", I told him we were promised to have the last one this is ridiculous, he told me "I don't know but it's sold out". Not apology, straight up rude. TBH I was going to show my friends Chinese food but when they have to witness those bad service this is just sad. Their food is okay, u can find it everywhere. BUt who has the mood to taste the food after being treated like that? Never ever will go back. If u r the owner of the restaurant and u r reading this, please hire someone who actually treats everyone equally and who keeps their promises. Otherwise good luckk keeping ur restaurant in business with that not so exceptional flavors and extremely bad service.

Ordered take out recently and the food was so good with great portions! We got the spring rolls,…read morepad siew, and panang curry which were all delicious. The noodles for the pad siew were really soft so it makes me wonder if they make it in house. Would definitely order from them again. Great food, large portions, and great price.

A touch on the prodey side but really not bad at all, especially when compared to other similar…read morerestaurants in the area. Good selection on the menu without being overwhelming, and a decent mix of things as well. Taste was good as well. Really liked the curry pad Thai, but wasn't thrilled with the holy basil.