Chicken and vegetables stir fry was piping hot upon pick up. The vegetables were perfectly cooked…read morealong with the chicken. The sauce lacked a bit of flavour and the dish was quite saucy but overall, I enjoyed it!

The food is very good. The employees are very kind…read more All service was fast and enjoyed in a cozy atmosphere and.

Worst service restaurant I've ever experienced! The food is bad and the owner is the only staff so…read moreyou'll wait 2 hours for your dish(es). He is one greedy bastard. The owner is a bully and pushes everyone to post 5 star reviews for discounts and waits for you to do it while you're at the premises. He is very beligerant and annoying. DO NOT EAT HERE! He should be SHUT down immediately! All his reviews over 2-stars are fake! DINER BEWARE!!!!!! Total clown.

TLDR : Not worth the (ridiculously long) wait…read more I really went back and forth on whether to leave a review for this place. I don't like to chime in with negative comments but I lay in bed that evening, staring into the darkness trying to understand the experience I just had. If you're to believe the Google reviews, you're going to have the best bowl of ramen in your life. Unfortunately, you are not, and you're going to have waited 2 hours for it. I think the owner has cultivated this "worth the wait" setup as a clever marketing strategy, or maybe, just as clever, a system to minimize creating a frantic and stressful kitchen environment. I applaud the latter. We entered at 6:00 PM and received our appetizer at 7:29. Our ramen arrived at 8:05. As for the ramen itself, it was okay. Fried chicken in the broth was an odd choice. The pork was not good, dry and flavourless. After he served each table he thanked people for their patience and continued to mentioned the 2 hour wait time, almost with a badge of honour. Most of the wait was him chatting with patrons. All of the appetizers are fried, and after that he seemed to be assembly ramen bowls from prepared ingredients (the microwave was going nonstop deep into kitchen...) - nothing which should take 2 hours. "Worth the wait" is written all over the walls, perhaps it's the official slogan of Nobuya, but worth the wait it is not.

This is a small hand-pulled noodle restaurant by Jane station on the north side of Bloor…read more Food (4/5) - the menu has a decent selection of noodle soups, dishes and appetizers/sides. Had the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup and it was pretty good. Noodles were good firmness and freshness. Broth was solid and brisket was cooked well with not too much fat. Service (3.75/5) - order and delivery to table was fairly quick. Server was a bit aloof but not rude or anything. Atmosphere (3/5) - it's a small place and pretty basic layout and tables. Washroom is right by tables and there was a bit of an odour of cleaning products every so often. Overall (3.5/5) - it's not a bad place for hand-pulled. might be worth another visit.

Fantastic bouncy "hand pulled noodles" even though they were very consistently shaped. The broth…read morewas a little bit gamey which threw me off but I'm glad I added some of their chili oil to alter the strong tastes. The chili oil is not very spicy at all. The brisket was big, chunky, soft and flavorful! I really liked how their broth was piping hot even though it was delivered so good job on that! I did wish there was more veggies (there were only a few slices of radish - needed for their strong broth). Overall very happy with this place and would love to go back and try their other dishes. Worth the price and satisfied my noodle cravings imo!

I recently visited Lunch Lady and had a very satisfying experience overall. The restaurant has a…read moresimple, modern, and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for gatherings with friends or a quick lunch. The service was friendly, and the food came out quickly. We tried the Beef Carpaccio, Garlic Noodles, and Crab Fried Rice. The Beef Carpaccio was tender and perfectly seasoned; the Garlic Noodles were flavorful with a rich garlic taste and the noodles were springy; the Crab Fried Rice was full of seafood flavor, and the rice was fluffy and sweet. Overall, the dishes were fresh and delicious, and every dish was satisfying. The restaurant is conveniently located and reasonably priced, highly recommended for anyone who enjoys Vietnamese cuisine!

Funny enough, my friend Burgis, who's an excellent chef in Toronto, and I were recently talking…read moreabout gentrification and the wave of influencer-driven restaurants in the city, especially around King West. But he told me there was one exception: The Lunch Lady. Ever since that conversation, I'd been meaning to visit. With Mother's Day coming up, I decided it would be the perfect place to bring my mom, so I booked us a table. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by a friendly hostess. Our server was friendly overall albeit I was hoping for just a bit more attentiveness. The restaurant itself was spotless, with a beautiful bar and an open-concept kitchen where you could watch the chefs expertly preparing each dish. We decided on the Bò Tái Chanh (beef carpaccio) to start, followed by the Cơm Chiên Cua (crab fried rice) and the Bò Lúc Lắc (8 oz ribeye steak). The Bò Tái Chanh was incredibly refreshing. The thin slices of exceptionally fresh wagyu were delicate and satisfying, layered with an impressive depth of textures and flavours. The nuttiness and crunch from the peanuts and fried shallots played beautifully against the herbal brightness of mint, basil, and perilla, while the pickled onions and lemon vinaigrette added sweetness and acidity that tied everything together. The best way to enjoy it was with chopsticks, rolling each slice into little beef wraps bursting with flavour. After the appetizer, there was about a 20-minute wait before the mains arrived together. The wait was worth it as they were absolutely PHENOMENAL. The Cơm Chiên Cua was wonderful. The moment I took my first spoonful of rice mixed with the generous chunks of red crab, the aroma of the sea washed over me like an oceanic wave. Every bite of sweet crab meat and popping fish roe felt vibrant and alive, balanced by the grounded peppercorns, like stepping on the warm beach sand of Ho Coc near Ho Chi Minh City. My favourite bite was with the poached egg mixed in: creamy, oceanic, sweet, savoury, and lightly spicy all at once. It was an incredibly immersive dish like swimming in the Biển Đông. I also want to applaud the portion size - there was an abundance of both crab and rice, making the dish feel genuinely generous and fulfilling. If I had one small suggestion, it would simply be a touch more wok hei for added smokiness. And then there was the Bò Lúc Lắc, a truly unforgettable dish. Everything about it reflected an extraordinary understanding of balance, technique, and ingredient harmony. The lightly marinated ribeye was sous vide and grilled to a perfect medium rare, melting effortlessly in the mouth while delivering deep umami and subtle sweetness along the crust. The foie gras added richness, creaminess, and a gentle smokiness that elevated the steak even further. What impressed me most, though, was how every component on the plate worked together. The watercress salad, lightly dressed in lemon vinaigrette, brought freshness, peppery bitterness, and acidity that cut beautifully through the richness of the steak and foie gras. The cassava chips were airy, crispy, and lightly spicy, adding both texture and contrast. Together, the dish delivered sweetness, saltiness, bitterness, acidity, spice, and umami in perfect balance. Anthony Bourdain once described Lunch Lady in Saigon as "discovering new neighborhoods every few mouthfuls," and I'd say this dish felt like an entire world tour. There were clear influences and techniques drawing from Vietnam, France, Hong Kong, and South America, yet everything felt cohesive rather than excessive. It was one of the most impressive steak dishes I've had in Toronto, if not around the world. To conclude, The Lunch Lady was an absolute sensation, and I truly think my mom had one of her best Mother's Days there. You can feel the vision and legacy of Nguyễn Thị Thanh (rest in peace) in the food, and the two executive chefs carrying that vision forward are doing something remarkable. We'll absolutely be back to explore more of the menu. (Also, a special shoutout to the expo/sous chef who came out to speak with us and explain the dishes - it genuinely elevated the experience even further.)

I had lunch today with my friend Cheryl at The King's Kurry, which is near her 'hood…read more Cheryl recommended the King's Kurry Platter (Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry, Dal Makhani, Veg Pakoras, Naan, Rice), which is what we both had. Yum! Rajan was friendly and took excellent care of us (thanks, Rajan!).

The food here is consistently good! Everything is well seasoned, authentic and a fair price point…read more Highly recommend. It is my go to Indian restaurant

Hina Sushi is located on the west side of Royal York and the Queensway. The entrance is small, but…read morethe restaurant is surprisingly spacious with several tables. The staff were very friendly and the service was fast. They offer not only Sushi but also a variety of Japanese dishes. The sushi was excellent. They serve the fish without a lot of seasoning. I will definitely come back more often.

In a Japanese restaurant, it's always a good sign to see Japanese customers! This is a lovely…read moreneighborhood spot with fresh beautiful flavors and a warm interior. Truly, one of my favorite sushi spots in any city.

This is a neighborhood establishment that I have visited many times. It is well worth some…read morerecognition as the food is excellent. A grandmother cooks in the back and I once had her grandson, Justin, serve me. The credit card machines were down and he told me that I could come back another day and pay. When I showed up, he was very grateful. This week I visited again and had the delicious spring rolls with shrimp and a seafood soup! They were able to substitute the egg noodles for rice noodles. As always, it was yummy! Not too salty and very flavorful. I gave this establishment a 4/5 because of their lack of decor and untidiness. It's clean but untidy. Not very welcoming to dine in and most orders are takeout. Still the food is what makes me keep coming back!

The food is incredibly authentic. We stumbled on this rustic restaurant. Nothing fancy inside but…read morethe food more than makes up for it. It's that kind of place you hope never changes its character and quality of food.

Tokyo Sushi is located on the west side of the Queensway and Royal York. The entrance is small, but…read morethe restaurant has a good amount of space with several tables. Even though the name is Tokyo Sushi, they serve a variety of Japanese dishes such as katsu and donburi. The Sushi was excellent, creative, and had unique flavours. Tokyo Sushi will be one of my favorite sushi restaurants in South Etobicoke.

I decided to come back after a long time and get a pickup order. I decided to get a sushi and…read moresashimi set as well as some extra rolls. Sushi and Sashimi Set: The portions seem pretty small, and the quality was average. The rolls were quite small. The sashimi were okay, not the best but not the worst I've had. Overall, I was disappointed that it wasn't as good as it was before and lower portions.

Pretty authentic Chinese restaurant in the Mississauga area. Immediately when I saw the dish that…read morehad pork ribs and abalone together that was braised, I knew I wanted it. The dish was light yet flavorful and balanced with a few broccoli pieces. I also got whole grain rice, which was $4 but was unique and definitely worth the try. But the star was the pork ribs and abalone, as I never thought this was a possible combination to taste yet it was so delightful and paired well with the rice. I would come back to try their other dishes, as it is authentic, flavorful yet healthy.

Ambiance was homey. I felt like I was eating in their home…read more Service was great Good was great. Broth was very clean.

A small take-out only establishment on the busy stretch of Queensway. Fast-food like appearance…read more Ordered : Chicken Momo (steamed) Beef Momo (steamed). I always start with simple steamed option when trying a new momo place :) I was told that it would take up to 20 mins. From the appearance of the place, I expected that their service would be quicker, but I was OK with that, as making good momos takes time! In 20 mins, I picked up the momos which were packed in the pretty containers in a store special re-usable bag. The containers were very hot - excited...! However, unfortunately the momos were a bit disappointing. The wrappers looked machine pleated - although they were prepared carefully with no leak, I expect handmade for momos. The wrappers lacked chewiness and taste. The meat inside, especially the beef ones had a cheep meatball texture - felt like a paste product, without meaty flavor. The seasoning was good, and chicken had more meatiness though. They had plenty of soup inside, but I felt that the soup is not natural soup coming from the meat inside. The soup and the meat do not integrate each other in the mouth. The price was quite reasonable. 10pcs for $9.99 is actually very good. An interesting business model, but the momos were just OK for me. Their menu is extensive (momos, vegetarian, noodles and rice dishes and more). It must be good place for locals to try different food at reasonable price. No wonder they have a constant stream of customers in and out in the 20 mins span even in the mid afternoon.

This is a gem of a momo place and only does take out from this location. After having tried almost…read moreall of their specialty sauces, I'd say the Delhi Masala is the favourite. I personally like the chicken momos the most! Get them extra spicy for a good kick. Its definitely a pricey meal compared to plain momos but the specialty momos are individually prepared and heavier as a meal. Other favourites are the malai sauce, as its a creamier white sauce! The chilli fries are very good and can pack serious heat if you get them spicy.