Bangrak is hands down the best Thai food I have had in Toronto. It is a bit of a drive for me but…read moredefintely worth it and I make sure I order a feast everytime. I highly recommend the Thai fish cakes as the appetizer. They are super tasty and the dipping sauce is amazing. I also highly recommend their massaman beef curry. The curry itself is super addicting with slightly spicy and deep and rich flavors. Trust me and order an extra bowl of rich to slurp up all that goodness. Their pad ka prao with ground pork is another dish that's a winner to me and I always get this everytime I go. With strong basil flavors and the fried egg seals the deal. And of course you cannot leave without finishing off your meal with coconut sticky rice infused with butterfly pea extract and the Thai milk tea. The mangoes are super sweet and paired with the fresh sticky rice and coconut milk that has a slight salty taste that actually accentuates the sweetness of the coconut milk. Everyone is super friendly however they can get quite busy on weekends and holidays so best to order ahead.

I've been looking forward to try this place for awhile . Unfortunately it was a disappointment…read more Ordered: - Crispy Pad Thai with chicken : chicken was very limited ( there was more tofu ) and extremely dry. Portion was very small for the price $18. Noodles were not crispy and super oily/ soggy - granted I ordered take out. It tasted like the soggy won ton chips in a noodle dish :S - Khao Soi- this had to be the most authentic tasting dish . I'm not a fan of curry and thought this tasted not bad. Portion again was smaller than other places we've been to - KHAO PAD KA PRAO- this tasted like Chinese fried rice with super dry as sand beef. Taste wise was not bad but not authentic Thai and not what I expected. Again not worth it for the price point $19

I've had ramen at other establishments but this was my very first time here. My friend was craving…read moresomething to warm the soul and they have great reviews. My friend had the King of Kings as our server said this is one of their most popular choices. I opted for the Spicy Charsu. Now I understand some people can't handle heat but I live off of Purple Tongue hot sauce which is made with some pretty hot peppers. I asked for a level one and the lady explained that the spice level on the Charsu was a whole series of levels higher than the King of Kings. I get that . Give me the heat. Anywho, she was comfortable with giving me 0.5 but said I could make it hotter if need be. Ok, better to start smaller I guess. They put some sauce on the side which I added to my bowl. Personally I found the 0.5 a nice tingle; it was good. Made my nose run. But I'm totally getting the level 1 next time. My friend however tried a sip of my broth, spit it out and said poison poison because of the heat Mind you, his King of Kings was a level 1. Which to me tasted creamy and delicious. I love a good pork bone soup and I opted for the Spicy Charsu because of the pork bone base. I loved the broth. It was perfection. The noodles were so fresh . The portion size was enormous. I kept eating and more noodles appeared. The Charsu had an amazing flavor to it . Smoky and delicious . My friend is a larger man and even he commented on the portion size saying he would be ok with a smaller size as he was so full. Good portions for your money. We also had the Gyoza and the TakoYaki. The TakoYaki was soft and loaded with the delicious sauce. The Gyoza were enormous. We were both 100% satisfied with our visit and will be back for sure.

Our second time eating at this location, and this time I tried the spice level 3 of the spicy…read morechashu ramen. The concerned server told me that it may be painful, but being the chili head that I am, I gladly took on the challenge. It was a larger bowl than their regular size and my ramen came topped with lots of corn, some mushrooms, bean sprouts and 6 large pieces of chasu. The broth was magma red, but it was not as spicy as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong, it was spicy but not to the point where it would warrant a warning. The spicy broth tasted like a mix of Buldak sauce and Capsaicin, but didn't have much depth. I finished my ramen, broth and all and enjoyed most of the experience. The least favorite was the chasu and the egg as chasu did not taste fresh, and I could not taste the char on them at all. The egg was over-cooked and under marinated which was disappointing. It's still one of the few ramen options in Durham but can't say it's comparable to the other Kenzo locations.

This place still delivers a great bowl of pho with a fair portion size. The medium bowl doesn't…read morelook big but it's full of meat, tripe and tendon. The broth is okay, but with the fresh herbs - the flavours are enhanced. Service is quick - and ambiance is old school Pho restaurant (not built for instagram). There are pho places that look prettier but the bowls are $25+. Pho should be an affordable meal that fills you up, and this place still delivers.

I am grateful that old school pho joints like this are still around. With the recent boom of fancy…read morepho places with all the frills and not much more substance, I love coming back for a simple bowl of good noodle soup in an unpretentious setting. This place is particularly awesome because it exists in Durham region where there is such limited offering of good Vietnamese restaurants. The flavour of the pho broth is consistent with very generous portion size (the way it used to be) and the service is fast. We will happily revisit whenever we have a pho craving in the area!

Worst Chinese food i have ever had. Service was good, but our food was a soggy, overcooked mess.read more

This is my go-to Chinese take out place in Durham, generous portions, affordable, fresh, lots of…read moreoptions and all of the Chinese take out classics you want. Everytime we order it's a feast and we have plenty of leftover for the next day too! Staff is very friendly and has been cautious and accommodating of allergy requests everytime we have ordered which is very appreciated!

We ordered take out last week from Edo Japan in Ajax…read more We ordered takeout online thru their app Was easy to order through their app Food was ready for when my hubby had to pick it up and he mentioned how friendly they were when picking it up Overall the food was good I had the Hawaiian Chicken rice but had it over cauliflower rice It was good My hubby had the sumo size chicken yakisoba He enjoyed it Would definitely order take out here again

Quick and easy lunch that doesn't make feel like crap after. Great selection and helpful staff. You…read morecan eat in or take out. They also have a rewards program to earn free food! Lots of free parking.

I know I cannot expect much in ramen that I eat in Canada. While some are good, close to home, most…read moreof them are just disappointing, even humiliating. Unfortunately J7's was one of the latter. The Cha-shu's texture was almost like pan fried pork slices. No melty-tenderness that I expect in Cha-shu. The broth had no depth with overwhelming pork bone smell. Sure it is Tonkotsu (pork bone broth) but is was just overpowering and unpleasant. I would say the broth was like little more than thick miso soup with strong pork smell. The nori (seaweed) topping had no crispness with chewy texture. :(

Horrible service! The heavier middle aged guy in the Moose Knuckle shirt with the flags in a…read morecircle, who was working the evening of Feb 28th, 2026 was incredibly argumentative and disrespectful after HE misheard our order. He argued multiple times that we ordered something that I cannot stand to eat, which we would never do. The ramen was also barely warm. We ended up just walking out after he took both of our bowls, one of which was correct and we wanted to keep, without any comment on remaking it correctly or what to expect next. Won't be returning and must suggest that others avoid this place too.

Jin's Mi-Fen in Ajax recently celebrated their first anniversary so I had to drop in to…read morecongratulate them and, of course, enjoy some of their delicious Hunan style noodle soup. I had their Rou-Si Pork noodle soup, one of my favourites. It was delicious, with rich flavour. It hit the right spots and satisfied my craving. While dining, the couple at the next table struck up a conversation with me and offered to share their dessert. Yes! I couldn't resist the Fried Banana, one of my favourites. Thank you! Besides the great tasting food and friendly service, diners received a gift from the restaurant to commemorate their anniversary. Thank you and congratulations to Jin's Mi-Fen! I wish you continued success!

Jin's Mi-Fen has opened a new location in Ajax as the second franchise outside of its popular…read moreMarkham location. They're on UberEats for delivery and there is a store pickup option too. Jin's Mi-Fen hails from Hunan's Changde City in the northwest part of Hunan Province in China. The restaurant itself has a nice bright interior with plenty of seating. I was seated quickly and given the opportunity to ask the server if you have any questions about ingredients. The server recommended the most popular item on the menu which was the Signature Spicy Beef Double Up, 招牌双拼牛肉粉 , where it's a combination of 2 different kinds of beef, cooked 2 ways. M2. combined together with M3 on the menu. M2. 酱香牛肉粉 JIANGXIANG BEEF LOIN (STRIPLOIN) M3. 津市麻辣牛肉粉 - MALA SPICY BEEF JERKY (EYE ROUND) The server forgot to mention that this dish is recommended with soup on the side. She mentioned that the Signature Spicy Beef Double Up is spicy and said that, even when customers opt for a mild spice level, it does contain spices. She recommended to request no spice if you're unsure of spice preferences. Good advice. I like it hot and spicy, and in the end the cautious approach failed to deliver the requisite heat. I ordered 2 different soups using the table's QR Code sticker. M5. 番茄牛腩粉 - TOMATO BRAISED BEEF BRISKET M1. 招牌双拼牛肉粉 - SIGNATURE DOUBLE BEEF You get to choose the noodles and spice level ahead of time. For being the most popular MUST TRY choice among customers the Signature Spicy Beef Double Up wasn't my most popular choice. The broth was watery, salty and lacked spice. On the bright side, springy soft noodles and pickled vegetables were the MVPs, with the pickled vegetables adding a nice sour and crunchy texture. The Original beef brisket noodle tomato soup was a favourite! The sweet-tangy flavour of the tomato went well with the tender soft and chewy beef brisket. This one's a winner! 老配方牛骨牛肉真實熬湯 . They make their soup in house from an old-fashioned 400-year-old recipe which uses real beef bones, no MSG, and 24 herbs. When you are ready to pay the bill, there are a few steps to walk down to get to the bar area. I had a nice chat with the really friendly people who will cash you out. Glad to see this authentic Hunan style mi-fen noodle restaurant open in Durham!

Durham region has seen increasing number of Pho restaurants in the recent few years. Great thing…read morefor Pho lovers. To us, Pho Sam is our best in Durham so far. When we want Pho, often times we need very private, casual, therapeutic and homely comfort. We don't want to drive far as well. Hidden gem like Pho Sam is harder to find when Pho is becoming a boom, as restaurants can easily lose sight of the needs of individuals like us. This place is bright and clean and simple without over-essentializing decorations. Genuine. Refreshing as well. What makes here more special is their Bun rieu. Finding Vietnamese restaurants that serve this is difficult even in other parts of GTA - but Pho Sam has it here. Blessing. This place recharges my energy - feeling relaxed just like I am home. The owner and servers are friendly, attentive but not intrusive. Therapeutic. See you soon, THE Bun Rieu :)

This pho place keeps on getting better. Family run so great service and the portion size and…read moreflavours are the best in Durham region.

I had the happy hour special where you get 50% off any drink, with the purchase of a Ramen or Don…read moreBowl. The don bowls looked absolutely AMAZING, but I did decide to have a bowl of ramen. I had the black garlic ramen bowl. The broth the flavorful and the egg was ooey gooey. Noodles were cooked perfectly. The bubble tea had lots of mango flavor. Decor and ambiance are wonderful. It's a lovely restaurant

Finally had the chance to try Ippon Ramen and here's what I think:…read more First Impression: Upon stepping into Ippon Ramen, I was pleasantly surprised by its intimate and cozy ambiance. While the space is relatively small, it has a welcoming atmosphere that can comfortably accommodate a small amount of people. Experience: The service at Ippon Ramen was top-notch. The staff were very quick and efficient, ensuring that our orders were promptly taken and served. Their attentiveness added to the overall dining experience. Food We Tried: - Chicken Karaage Ramen - Veggie Ramen - Beef Ramen All three were rich in flavours and had a very satisfying serving size! Overall: Finding good ramen spots in Pickering can be a challenge, which is why the arrival of Ippon Ramen is a promising thing! If you happen to be in the Pickering area, I highly recommend paying them a visit. You won't be disappointed by the tasty ramen options and warm hospitality this hidden gem has to offer!

I recently went to Calypso Queen in Whitby for lunch with a friend. They specialize in Guyanese…read morestyle Chinese food. Between the two of us, we ordered much more than we could eat, just to try the food. We had Beef with Broccoli, Singapore Noodles, Roast Duck, and Ginger Green Onion Chicken. Both the beef and chicken dishes were really good. The noodle dish could have used a touch more curry for our liking but it still tasted good. The duck was obviously reheated. The flavour was decent but the texture was a little off. Overall, the food at this place was pretty good. So were the prices and service. We'll be back! PS - They have some great weekday lunch specials for only $8.99 each, including rice.

Durham region has a plethora of Caribbean and Hakka restaurants. I happened to be in Whitby when I…read morecame across this Guyanese restaurant. I recognize the owner who used to manage and work at a different Hakka restaurant a few years back. We ordered takeout there is lunch specials at $8.50 which includes 2 small veggie spring rolls. You can add a pop for $1, upgrade to veggie fried rice $2.50, chicken fried rice $2.75, veggie chowmein $3.00, and chicken chowmein $3.25. Option to add 1 chicken leg or 4 chicken wings or 3 chicken balls for $3.25. Extra Bbq sauce, honey garlic sauce, and sweet and sour sauce $1.25. The owner told me she's been open for 8 months now. I love supporting local businesses especially when they work hard to provide quality food at very reasonable prices. I ordered the chili chicken on steamed rice and sweet and sour chicken. The chili chicken is deep fried and then stir fried in their chili sauce and onions. The heat level was tolerable and the seasoning was just right. The sweet and sour chicken also had deep fried boneless chicken thigh meat and covered in the ultra red sweet and sour sauce. I was so hungry and wasnt able to take pictures of the food. Portion wise, I would say it's fair for the price you pay however I would have liked just a little more chicken in each lunch special. The restaurant is fully licensed and serves beer and alcohol. The dining area has a nice warm caribbean decor. I will try to come next time and dine in because the food is more enjoyable when consumed right away. Overall, I recommend this place if you're looking for some caribbean, Hakka, and Guyanese flavours. Will try other items on the menu like the Lo-mein, Special chicken (fried chicken on top) chowmein, Pepper shrimp chowmein.