This past weekend, we scouted out Mama Malaysia Kitchen, a modest vendor tucked away in the…read moreMississauga Flea Market food court. With a limited menu, this unlikely little place deserves a 4 out of 5 for taste. The kitchen appeared clean as well. They had a limited menu with kitchen table, and we tried the lamb and chicken rendang with mee goreng noodles and roti canai respectively. The mango salad was tasty too! Unfortunately, the roti was somewhat disappointing, as it was already pre-made and reheated which made it greasy and not too appealing. The owners are from Ipoh, Malaysia (a couple of hours from Penang) and were very polite and willing to please. Apparently, they also make 'Bubur cha-cha,' a classic coconut milk dessert which contains sweet potatoes and taro. I might have to try it next time.

The lamb curry was delicious. The roti was hot and fluffy. The lady gave me a sample of their…read morechicken satay. Bomb!!

I love this place! I came here for the first time in 2023, on a work trip to Toronto from the US…read more Had some amazing food, and the prosperity salad that I still dream about. I've been to Toronto 3 times since and always make it a point to come here. The service is amazing, and it's a very cute place as well.

I've always been intrigued by this Malaysian street food restaurant on the Ossington strip so…read morefinally decided to try it out. Unfortunately I didn't really enjoy the food here and thought the price did not reflect into the dishes. Here's what we got: Hokkaido Scallop Crudo 3/5 - Came with ginger scallion on top. I thought that the ginger scallion was too strong of a flavour and I couldn't taste the freshness of the raw scallop over the sauce Kari Puff 4/5 - The best thing we got on the menu. It's chickpeas and potatoes fried in a crispy pastry. great for sharing and came with a delicious garlic sauce. Prosperity Tossed Slaw 2/5 - On the menu it says it's a 20 piece ingredient salad but it was mostly shredded carrots and daikon. It was extremely small and hard to share because they was so little of it. Not worth at all. Char Kway Teow 3/5 - A charred rice noodle with tiger prawns, chives, sambal, and bean sprouts. Again the portions were small and it was nothing special and taste. Rendang Braised Beef 2/5 - It's a curry braised beef rib served with Jasmine rice. The beef rib was extremely dry, chewy, and we didn't finish the dish since it was so hard to eat. Probably will not get this again. Banana Leaf Fish 3.5/5 - A grilled steelhead trout fillet in tamarind, sambal, and served with Jasmine rice. I thought it was okay but not really worth the $32 price tag. Overall, I think the food was just okay, with most of the dishes being nothing special. Prices are high for the small portions that you get. Definitely has room for improvement.

Best Indonesian food I've had! Samara Kitchen is located in the food court of a shopping center…read more Parking was available but navigating the lot may be challenging for some. I ordered chicken skewers and beef rendang. The skewers were coated in a delicious sweet soy glaze and came with rice cakes, peanut sauce. The beef rendang was perfectly slow cooked (not too soft nor hard) and came with steamed vegetables and a very good chili sauce.

I was excited to try this spot, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. The…read moreestablishment is inside a food court at Hurontario and Dundas. I believe they used to have their own restaurant within the same building, but it's food court only. Due to the construction on Hurontario and the parking situation within the lot, it's a bit difficult to drive to. Not Samara's fault, but something to keep in mind. Once you find your way to the vendor, you'll notice a lot of Indonesian snacks and spices for sale. I didn't try any of these, but it's great that they have this. The workers are nice, and there was lots of friendly chat (in Indonesian) amongst the workers and customers, which made me excited for an authentic Indonesian meal. Unfortunately,the food itself was just okay for me. Perhaps Indonesian cuisine isn't to my taste.

This past Sunday, I made the very snowy trek up into north Scarborough to try some Malaysian food…read moreat Malaysian Garam Masala. It is definitely out-of-the-way, in a small strip plaza in a residential area near to Woodside Square (coincidentally not far from where I went to high school back when the area was REALLY out-of-the-way). As other reviews have noted, the place is not much to look at, about a dozen green tables with flowery wallpaper and a few panes of mirror, and a serving counter at the back where you place your order. But it is very clean and bright, and the service was very attentive. Admittedly, there were only a few other people dining-in, and some others who came for pick-up, but this was not bad considering the very bad weather at the time. After browsing the menu and asking a few questions, I ordered the Malaysian fried rice with chicken and the Garam Masala fish. The fried rice was excellent, spicy but I still added some of the hot sauce provided on the side. There was also lots of it, a large plate piled high with a fair bit of chicken mixed in; this certainly could have been a filling meal on its own. The fish was also pretty good, but not a standout like the rice. The rest of the menu has different varieties of chicken, beef, fish, shrimp, rice and noodle dishes and several types of roti. A meeting of Indian and Chinese styles, similar to the hakka restaurants that are popular now. With one $4 beer, my bill came to only $21, and I had enough leftover to take to work for lunch. Definitely a strong recommendation; great food for a low price. I will most certainly be returning to try other dishes.

I was visiting Toronto area and was looking for some good Malaysian food since Buffalo doesn't have…read moreany. Came upon this on google. When we got there and looked at the menu, I realized it wasn't the type of Malaysian food I normally eat but we gave it a try anyways. Why not try something new. The owner was so nice and answered all our questions and explained the options on the menu for us. We ordered the chilli chicken, roti, and the curry chicken on the side. Everything was absolutely delicious! We couldn't finish everything so we took the chilli chicken to go as well as the curry chicken cause it was so good. Told my husband to stop by the place and bring back some takeout for me anytime he goes to Toronto.

"Singaporean Chinese Yusheng" by Kiss My Pans…read more What a wonderful way to celebrate Lunar New Year! Tossing Yusheng (Lo Hei) with the girls today for abundance, prosperity, and good relationships felt so special and meaningful. Throughout the incredible feast, we bonded with the host, connected with each other, and shared so many laughs. Honestly, what more could you ask for? We had an absolute blast! Thank you so much to Kiss My Pans for hosting such a fun and memorable event. It truly felt like being invited into your home for a dinner party, where we were warmly welcomed and treated like VIPs. And while every dish was impressive, the chili crab was the star of the night -- absolutely outstanding. The homemade sambal was equally unforgettable and packed with flavour. We came for the Yusheng and left with full hearts and even fuller stomachs!

This place has a nice decor - they really lean into the Singapore theme. They are more expensive…read morethan most Asian places & are proud of it. In general, the flavor for most dishes is correct but not strong enough. Have been here twice & not all the dishes are available now, but I'm putting my review for completeness anyway. They are going to close in early September. There is no table service here & service is functional (they were not rude to me, unlike what some other reviewers report). Tingkat Trio had 3 appetisers: ngoh hiong (meat roll), har cheong gai (deep fried shrimp paste chicken), tauhu goreng (deep fried tofu in a peanut satay sauce) & was served in a pretty tin. The har cheong gai had a pretty strong shrimp paste flavour. It was crispy, juicy & tasty & was moist enough. The ngoh hiong spice mixture was slightly off with too much five spice powder but it was moist & crispy. It was not served with sweet sauce. The water chestnut chunks were very big so the mouth feel was very uneven. Tauhu goreng was decent. The peanut sauce was pretty good. Char kway teow was odd. We could smell the smoky wok flavour (which they say they are very proud of) but there was a slight bitterness to it; there was only wok hey without the foundation or the rest of the flavour profile. The lup cheong was a bit dry. They only used kway teow, not kway teow mee (flat rice noodles mixed with yellow noodles). Hor fun was a mix between Singapore hor fun & wat tan hor; it had more egg & clearer sauce than the former. The noodles were slightly burnt (it was not the good kind of smoky wok flavour). Roasted chicken rice: the chicken skin was quite crispy & it was cut quite big. Both the chicken & rice could be more tender & moister. The first time, the soup was authentic with little flavour. The second time it was tastier than before but tasted a bit off, with a certain heaviness which might be MSG without an underlying flavour. The chili was good. Nasi lemak was decent. There was too much peanut to fish (ikan bilis). The sambal (chili sauce) was quite nice though. The otak-otak (fishcake) was decent but slightly mushy. Beef rendang was.decent. It could be more tender & fragrant. Hokkien Mee was decent. There was no wok hei (smoky wok flavour) but there was lots of crispy lard! Black carrot cake was good - no wonder they have a money back guarantee on this! It was crispy which is better than the usual style. It had quite a bit of radish. The sambal was decent. Milo Dinosaur was so so. It could be more concentrated. Kopi peng (iced coffee) was decent but different from the Singaporean version. It used both evaporated & condensed milk, which was odd. Kuehs were $3.50 each. Kueh salat & kueh bakar were decent though on the dry side. Kueh kosui was good, though one corner was a bit firm.

Hands down, Mandalay is one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of dining at…read more The restaurant's decor blends traditional Thai elements with contemporary touches. Food: We were a large group and ordered Shrimp Tempura, Panang Curry, Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, Pattaya Fried Rice, Beef Noodle Soup, and Mango Sticky Rice. Each and every item was delicious and good portion sizes. The food was really spicy, keep that in mind when ordering based on the spice level. Star Item for us: The Pattaya Fried Rice which we haven't tried anywhere else so far. A delicious fried rice wrapped with an Omelette. Service: This place seemed like short staffed because there was only one person taking the orders and serving us at the same time which caused a lot of delay in taking orders or receiving food. Hopefully, they have more staff members soon. Overall, really amazing place to stop-by for lunch or dinner.

I ordered from here the other night, we got papaya salad, tom yum soup and pad thai…read more Papaya salad: not bad, not great but not awful either. The flavor was ok, There was no spicyness though. Tom yum: Pretty good, it had a texture/flavor closer to the tom yum/with coconut milk flavor than anything else. It was tasty though. Pad thai: unremarkable, it was just meh. Overall: it's ok, if i am in the area again and in the mood for thai, i would probably order the tom yum again.

Great lunch specials! Large portions for the price points. We've had the soy sauce thick noodles or…read morePenang Fried Kuay Teow and the Indonesian Nasi Goring - a spiced tomato paste based fried rice with large shrimp and chicken. Their hot sauce enhances all rice and noodle dishes. Both are consistently satisfying! Busy place yet service is always quick and friendly. Never have to wait too long for your order. With the cash discount, the lunch special is almost the price of a combo item off the Mc Donalds menu! To say the serving sizes are generous is an understatement! The two menu items above can easily be shared between 2 people. Note: Closed on Mondays :( Will be a returning customer... again ...soon.

Solid Malaysian restaurant in a plaza in Richmond Hill. Ate with two other people and had three…read moredishes - beef rendang, nasi goreng and gadu gadu. More than enough food - extremely filling. Food came out fast. Suspect some of the dishes like the beef rendang are already made. Priced reasonably. Nice environment. Will go back and try some roti and other dishes!

I've been meaning to go to this place but couldn't figure out how to find it in the plaza. It turns…read moreout it's located inside Bubble Republic! They offer Malaysian/singaporean dishes which is sometimes hard to find. The place was nice and clean and the staff was friendly. I ordered the Malaysian curry laksa with a half udon half vermicelli noodles. The broth was so coconuty and shrimpy which is how I likey laksa. Good amount of garnish of shrimp, tofu, and fish balls. The only thing was the noodles was more vermicelli than the udon. I think next time I'll order it I'll get it for udon only. Definitely coming back here for the bakkutteh dish my other favourite!

I hadn't heard of Breakfast ING before we showed up but the place had plenty of good reviews, so I…read morewas definitely down for a drive into Mississauga. The place was far from crowded when we showed up, and we were told to check out the menus and place our order at the front. We decided to share the House Special Sandwich ("Pork loin marinated with house special recipe, tomato, fried egg, cabbage and peanut butter") and the Malaysian Street Style sandwich ("4oz ground beef with a taste of M'sian spice, tomato, fried egg, lettuce and sweet & spicy sauce"). (I also got a milk tea to drink, and it was really good. Very rich but not too sweet.) The sandwiches were both excellent. They were packed with flavor and the various components all worked really well together. The Malaysian Street Style did flirt with being just a little too sweet, but it was balanced out with the other components. Everything was decently priced, too. The bill, with tip, came out to around 25 bucks, which is great considering the quantity and caliber of food we were given.

The journey from the world of pop up restaurants to a full fledged brick and mortar is testament to…read morethe success of this restaurant. Dining inside is a cozy experience in terms of tables/floor space, but the decor is done tastefully and muted without being over the top. Fully stocked bar on premises and a detailed cocktail menu to boot. The appetizers we tried included the Sate Ayam (chicken satay skewers that came along with the most delectable and mouth watering peanut sauce and a side of pickled veg acar), and the Tempe Mendoan (deep fried tempeh with a rich sambal dip. Both were excellent. For mains, the Nasi Goreng Kampeong was my favourite of the dishes we tried. The fried rice was smokey in flavour (comes with chicken) and the sunny side up egg upped the richness when you break in that yolk and mix it all up. The Ketoprak was also good, vermicelli noodles with a rich peanut sauce, tofu and beansprouts served with kerupuk crackers. Add the egg for a couple dollars more and this one dish is a complete meal in itself. The Bakmi Ayam dish with the hand pulled noodles was the most subtle and muted in terms of flavors (came with chicken and wonton chips) but the sambal served alongside was spicy and turned the dish up a notch. Both desserts we tried were top notch that included the Es Teler Sundae and the Gula Aren Panna Cotta.

This restaurant has been opened for a bit over year now, but it took me this long to finally come…read moreand try it because their old menu was more meat-heavy with limited veg offerings. Glad that they've recently expanded the menu to include more vegetarian options (such as Asinan and Ketoprak), and they were able to make some substitutions to make certain dishes vegetarian (such as by swapping the chicken with tofu or tempe). Overall, everything from the food and service to ambiance was great. The interior had a modern and casual ambiance, with soft Indonesian music playing in the background. I liked the decor and Jakartan / Indonesian memorabilia adorning the top bar shelves: large Khong Guan biscuits tin (common in a lot of Jakartan households), the bowl used to serve Bakmi Ayam on the streets and tented food stalls, blue kerupuk metal tin container, Milo cans, etc. The walls were also adorned with some Indonesian culture-style items (such as straw hats used by farmers in the rice paddies). Nice touch. The owner / person serving us was very nice and friendly. They explained every dish that came out, along with the ingredients. We ordered a lot of dishes, and they all came out relatively quickly. Food was great and very on point - everything tasted authentic, and portion sizes were perfect (individual-sized portions). Menu items that we ordered: 1) Nasi Uduk Jakarta (aromatic coconut rice, egg ribbons, toasted peanuts, anchovies, cucumber slices, kerupuk, sambal terasi) - The coconut rice tasted just like the ones you'd find in Jakarta. The peanuts and anchovies added a nice tasty crunch to every bite. 2) Ketoprak (Indonesian street-style vegetarian dish with vermicelli, bean sprouts, tofu, and peanut sauce, served with kerupuk) - Since they didn't have gado-gado on the menu, this was a close cousin of gado-gado (minus the mixed vegetables). The peanut sauce had a bit of a kick, but it wasn't too spicy. Very flavourful peanuty sauce. We added tempe to the dish, thinking it would be just simple diced up tempe, but it was actually Tempe Mendoan (deep-fried) which was unfortunate (not a fan of deep-fried foods). 3) Asinan Jakarta (salad of cabbage, lettuce, carrots, bean sprouts, and tofu, tossed in tangy peanut vinaigrette) + tempe add-on - This was the only "vegetables" dish on the menu that didn't contain a lot of carbs (like the Ketoprak), so we ordered it by default. The peanut vinaigrette was light but it also had a bit of a kick. Again, I wished that the tempe add-on was just simple diced tempe instead of battered and deep-fried. The cabbage, lettuce, carrots, and bean sprouts were okay - they were fresh and crispy. 4) Nasi Campur Bali (Balinese-style plate of rice, lemongrass fish sate, vegetables urap, kerupuk, and sambal embe) - I asked if they could substitute the chicken with extra fish sate in this dish, and they were able to. Each fish sate wrapped around a lemongrass stick, similar to the Vietnamese lemongrass skewers. The fish itself was soft and flavourful. The urap (vegetables with grated coconut) was 10/10. 5) Bakmi (hand-pulled noodles with wonton crisps, yu choy vegetable, and sambal) - The noodles were nice and bouncy, with optional broth to pour (not really needed because the noodles were already very flavourful). I wished it contained a lot more of the yu choy vegetable. Almost every dish came with some form of sambal (Indonesian chili-based condiment / paste), but it was always served on the side, so you can add it to your dish or not use it, depending on your spice tolerance. There were different varieties of sambal; some were mixed with fermented shrimps, some contained peanuts and shallots, and some were just plain sambal. The location is only steps away from Chester subway station on the Bloor-Danforth line, with limited street parking available. Green P parking is available nearby (about 5 minutes walk).

food and service service is nice and fast, food delicious…read more Recommend it for party or couples

The food has really gone down hill this past year. They used to have great fries, now they are…read moreskinny and always dry and many burnt. We asked for a simple dietary consideration and it was totally ignored. When we brought it to their attention, the chef just shrugged his shoulders and said it was a mis-communication. There was no attempt to make it up to us or try to make us feel better. They just did not care. We ended up paying for food that we could not eat. We will never go back.