For me personally this is on the pricier side of regular dining out, but the food and service are…read moreworth it whenever if is in the budget to go. I have an onion and garlic intolerance (I will be sick for 2-4 days if I get any), and some restaurants are born good with handling that. The staff checked all the prepped stuff and sauces and came back with suggestions of what I could have. One of the suggestions was the sukiyaki hotpot. I enjoyed it so much I've been back twice for it, and will be going in the future. The first visit was with friends, and they all really enjoyed their food as well, so my dish isn't a lone syandout.

We came as a group of five on a Sunday night and were seated right away at the communal high table…read more The inside has a nice ambiance, it has a moody industrial style decor with a bit of retro Taiwanese night market charm. We decided to share a bunch of dishes so we can try a bit of everything. The popcorn chicken was so delicious, perfectly crunchy and well seasoned. The BBQ sausage was very flavorful. The beef steak egg pancake was also good, though a bit oilier than expected. Our sukiyaki hotpot with udon had a nice, comforting broth and the toppings were solid. My favourite was the house-special minced pork on rice. Its a pretty simple dish but always hits the spot. The portion size is a bit smaller than if you were to compare to a traditional Chinese style restaurant. I would say this place leans more toward trendy, individual/fusion-style Taiwanese dining rather than big family style platters. In our case, with 5 people sharing mostly appetizers / smaller dishes, we ended up spending about $20 per person (tip + tax included) which is still a pretty good deal. I'd absolutely go back for the popcorn chicken and the minced-pork rice bowl again.

I was talking to my cousin who mentioned a Taiwanese place for breakfast by their place. Took 2…read moreseconds to convince me that we should try this place out. This place is close to a pub we used to go to all the time! We were over in no time and walked in. It was pretty empty but it was raining pretty hard when we dropped in. We had a scan at the menu and they had some specials. You could get a main but you could also make it a combo where you get a side and a drink. After having a quick look through the menu, I definitely wanted a scallion pancake with an egg. I combo'd it so I got a hash brown as well as a milk tea. We grabbed a seat, the seating in here is limited but I can't see people sitting in here for too long. I just wanted to give you a heads up in case you come with a large group. Our order was out in no time in a bunch of wrapped paper wrappers. I ripped open all my bags to check out my breakfast and they looked alright. The pancake with egg was decent as well as the hash brown I got. The milk tea wasn't overly sweet. This place has quite a number of different breakfast options and interesting ones that I'd definitely come by to try something else. The items I ordered were decent enough I'd grab them in a pinch if I was in the area. The service was super friendly and prices weren't bad!

SO GOOD. The food is DELICIOUS…read more This small Taiwanese place is great for a to-go style meal. The seating section is small so not the best for big groups or hanging out. We ordered: Braised Pork Rice Traditional Taiwanese Rice Ball (the fried egg one) Ham Puff Pastry Sandwich They were all around $10-$12 each The problem was the incredibly long wait time. For these 3 items to go, I probably waited 15-20 minutes which is too long, but I forgave them after tasting the food

I came back here but this time with my coworkers. We ordered using their online platform which was…read moreconvenient for us. Luckily there were photos so my coworkers were able to pick what they wanted more easily. Amongst our table, we got: - salmon poke bowl - chicken poke bowl - Taiwanese minced pork rice We all ordered drinks as well which was pretty standard in my opinion. My coworkers all enjoyed their dishes that some did order more to go to bring home for their families to try. Service here was amazing, they kindly took a picture for us when we asked for one. Atmosphere was very chill, still great for people hanging out or who just want to study in a nice cafe.

I ordered via UberEats and got their BOGO deal for the beef fried rice. I've ordered this a couple…read moretimes to my office before and every time... hits so good. I've eaten at the physical Baldwin store and I recall everything being very automated. I remember ordering via a machine or QR code and knew to come back to the counter to grab our food through a buzzer. Lots of seating inside on a fun street of Toronto. My friend and I used to come eat and study when she was at UofT.

This restaurant is serving Taiwanese and Hunan food on one roof. From stir fry meats to soups and…read morerice dishes, they got it all. The price to portion ratio is actually really good, especially the hotpot! I recommend the braised beef hot pot with noodles, skewers and the braised pork vermicelli casserole. ‍They can get busy during dinner time but their staff were nice and hardworking.

Came here for the first time. Their beef skewers were pretty good. A balance of lean and fatty…read moremeat. We also tried their mini hot pot and it was pretty good. The spicy level was pretty spicy even thought it was asked to be mild. It was still pretty spicy. The service was pretty quick and prices are reasonable. The place has a good selection of seats available.

Would recommend this place if you're looking for mini hot pot option, noodles and skewer options…read more Everything is delicious! They have cute old transitional Chinese styles interior. Servers and staff are always friendly and efficient. Went 3 times to eat there. It's tough competition since it's next to Souper but if Souper has long lines, definitely go next door to this place to try the food yourself!

Check out this spot for good Taiwanese food!…read more Featured here: Fresh Watermelon Juice Braised Beef Noodle Soup Braised Pork with Vermicelli Casserole Smoked Bamboo Shoots and Pork Belly Popcorn Chicken Beef Skewers I loved the smoked bamboo shoots and pork belly as the smokey flavour was truly there and it was unique!

First time at this location as I usually frequent the Mississauga one. I ordered the crunchy…read moretaiker/seaweed chicken and dined in. Small but convenient location with a good amount of seating bar and table height seating. It was quiet on a weekday afternoon so I got my order in around 10 mins. The chicken was great, very crunchy, well seasoned both on the outside and the inside, and the chicken was juicy and tender. Since the last time I ate Monga, admittedly quite a while ago, they've changed the chicken from bone in to boneless. A nice touch for making it easier to eat on the go. The portion size is similar, well enough for a hungry single person or 2 people to share as a snack, and pricing is very fair given the downtown Toronto area. Only area for improvement would be letting the chicken sit a bit longer post frying, as my chicken was very greasy. I let it sit a while to drain so no big deal. Staff were nice and explained the chicken types differ by breading - crunchy being a type of potato starch, the original fried is flour, and the lazy chicken a crunchy powder. I'll be back next time I'm craving fried chicken and am in the area

Monga serves delicious Taiwanese fried chicken with many different seasonings to choose from. The…read morebreading is always crispy and the chicken is juicy. There are also daily deals from Monday to Thursday, with my favourite being the popcorn chicken on Thursdays. Due to the name, I had expected a snack but what you get instead is enough for a full meal - especially if you add on the $1 fries. The spice powder is addicting and adds quite a kick. The wait times can be longer during dinner hours, but they usually tell you at the time of order so you know what to expect.

This is a Taiwanese restaurant serving dishes in Bento boxes. The soft opening was on 2022-12-09…read moreand grand opening will be on 2023-01-29. It is mostly a takeout restaurant (small interior space) but there is counter seating for 2 and you allowed to stand at the other counters to eat if you wish. Each Bento box comes with your choice of 3 veggie sides along with pickled radish. There some snacks available too. Overall, the food looks and tastes great and the service is courteous. Most of the food is in heated serving pans. A few items (like fish fillet) are kept in the back to preserve their crispness. 1. Chicken Leg Bento ($15.95). 2. Red Braised Pork Bento ($15.95). 3. Fried Fish Fillet Bento ($15.95). 4. Taiwanese Sausage Share Box ($8.99). 5. Popcorn Chicken Snack ($8.99). It is $1.00 with any Bento box during grand opening day. The Chicken Leg is a thigh + leg and chopped into a few pieces when pit into the bento box. The Red Braised Pork was perfectly cooked showing the various delicious layers. The Fish Fillet breading has plum powder giving it some sweetness. I love that sweetness. The two snacks we had were plentiful and worth the $8.99 price. For the veggie sides (spread over our 3 bento boxes), we had fried tofu, eggplant, broccoli, tomato scrambled egg, green beans, cabbage with fungus, potato strips. Every side was delicious. The green beans and tofu had a hint of spice. The "C" of C-Block stands for Clinton St, the intersection on Bloor St they are on. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible but there is no door-open button. There are no customer washrooms. There is free and paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-013

Came for their grand opening promotion where they offered a cup of popcorn chicken for an extra…read moredollar with purchase of any Bento. The restaurant is very small, with a small ledge near the window with three seats and a bench on the side to wait. Best to plan to take out. They specialize in Taiwan style Bento boxes, where you get a tray containing different items of your choice. They also have a selection of snacks. I got the red braised pork Bento with some tofu, eggs and tomato, and cauliflower. Flavours were excellent. Overall the sides were somewhat spicy as well which I didn't expect, but it wasn't crazy spicy like a previous Katsuya challenge and I enjoyed it. The popcorn chicken is also very nice. It's chopped up salted chicken 鹽酥雞 so a lot different from the stuff you might get at Popeye's. Unfortunately no picture cause I finished it on the subway

What time is it after a filling dinner? Sweet O'Clock time!…read more I always go here after I finish my dinner in Chinatown and am craving some bubble tea. For my trip today I got the Taro Milk Tea - the drink was well blended and very tasty. There is a nice drink to tapioca ratio and you won't feel like you inhaled an entire container of tapica nor will you feel like you drank an entire tub of juice. The shop is run by an older couple who are super friendly and are great to talk to, a good break from the commercial bubble tea shops which give a less "homey" feeling. As the other reviews mention the shop takes Credit, Cash, and Debit. I have run out of change sometimes and the owners sometimes take off the excess for me. Small gesture but very nice of them! Overall I definitely recommend this place if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth but also get your bubble tea from a place that will give you a more personal touch!

much better than the authentic meet fresh at north york center. the grass jelly is warm. the taro…read moreballs are warm and chewy! it's totally ok for two people to share a bowl of the taiwanese grass jelly dessert and be full for the entire dinner. the store is more of a take out place with no ambience to speak of. but if you are here just for yummy food and a convenience place to catch up. this is it! conveniently located in chinatown, the outside of the store looks a bit run down but don't let it deter you from going inside!

When Hosu closed a few years ago, I was pretty disappointed (to put it mildly), since the Yonge and…read moreEglinton area suffers from a curious paucity of Korean joints. We have at least a dozen Thai restaurants but not a single Korean one, somehow. So I was surprised and delighted when I discovered that Hosu was operating a ghost kitchen out of ChiChop. I knew I had to try this for myself, so on a recent (and very cold) Thursday, I placed my order. I decided to get the Chicken Bibim Bap ("Original Korean bibim bop served with an assortment of vegetables & marinated chicken on rice") and it was ready for pickup as soon as I walked into ChiChop. It's fine. The accompanying gochujang sauce ensures that it always tastes like the venerable Korean dish, but the lack of ingredients was frustrating. I feel like this dish was 90% rice and glass noodles, and 10% other components (including chicken rife with inedible pieces). I ate the whole thing, of course, but was my bibimbap craving satisfied? Not entirely. We also decided to start with the Deep Fry Wonton ("Deep fried Chicken Wonton (12pcs) served with house made sweet & sour sauce), which was okay but nothing special. The chicken filling was so minuscule that it was almost impossible to taste, but the sweet & sour sauce was decent.

Ordered Taiwanese fried chicken and got some sort of weird burnt chicken nuggets.read more