I'm so glad I checked out happy hour at Lulu Bar. Their menu brings a Pacific coastal vibe,…read moreblending Hawaiian, Asian, Californian, and BC-inspired flavors. As soon as I walked in, I got that warm, beachy vacation-bar energy. We tried the char siu bao, pork belly, chicken wings, beef chuck, and their house-made Spam burger on a Hawaiian bun, along with a kale salad topped with gochujang macadamia nuts. Every dish delivered on flavor, but my favorites were the burger and the kale salad. Happy hour drinks were all reasonably priced, and I loved how they were served in cute glassware. They also had a great selection of local craft beers for $7, which was amazing. As a beer lover, I got to try brews from Dominion, Bellwoods, and Rorschach. I'll probably wait for a menu refresh and come back to try a whole new round of bites--but overall, such a great vibe for happy hour.

We tried the Summerlicious lunch menu and added a couple of skewers…read more Grilled Chicken Satay The chicken was juicy and not dry. The peanut sauce reminded me more of Chinese satay sauce than traditional satay--it was thick and covered the chicken completely, overpowering both the chicken itself and the turmeric spices. Personally, I prefer satay where the chicken is the star rather than the sauce. Beef Tongue Skewer Instead of the thick-cut beef tongue you'd find at an izakaya, this one uses thin slices stacked onto a skewer, more like Japanese yakiniku. The texture was tender, and each bite was packed with the sweet and tangy glaze. The downside is that the thin slices char easily, and some edges were a little overdone. Still, I thought it was an interesting idea. Charred Cabbage A generous portion that's great for sharing. The cabbage is paired with dan dan sauce, rayu, and kimchi furikake, bringing together Chinese, Japanese, and Korean flavors. None of them dominate, but they work surprisingly well together. Salmon Tartare The yuzu ponzu and avocado complemented the salmon beautifully. They enhanced its freshness while balancing the richness, making the dish bright and refreshing. Pork Belly Loco Moco A Hawaiian comfort food built around rice, meat, a runny egg, and gravy. This version uses charcoal-grilled pork belly and a sweet tonkatsu-style gravy, adding Japanese and Korean influences. It definitely feels like Pacific Fusion, although the different elements felt more like they were placed together than truly creating something new. Mochiko Fried Chicken My favorite dish of the meal. The crust was crisp and packed with flavor, rather than relying on a coating of sauce like Korean fried chicken. You first taste the seasoned crust, followed by juicy chicken. The rice also had a subtle coconut aroma that was a pleasant surprise. Mango Custard Tart Layers of mango jelly, salted cream, coconut Chantilly, and tart shell created a nice sweet-and-salty balance. Well executed, although it wasn't particularly memorable. Lemongrass Crémeux The lemongrass crémeux had a texture somewhere between mousse and pastry cream, with a slightly sandy richness that I really enjoyed. Pineapple jam added a vibrant tropical fruit note, while the mango pieces brought a pleasant contrast in texture. The lemongrass and sea salt tied everything together beautifully. A well-balanced sweet-and-savory dessert, and my favorite dessert of the meal. Overall, Lulu Bar is a fun Pacific Fusion spot with plenty of creative ideas. Not every dish was a hit, but several combinations really worked. It's the kind of place where you can enjoy some unique flavors without taking the meal too seriously, and that's exactly what I liked about it.

3.49 stars. OK. We had a salmon and cream cheese bagel…read more Chips. Fountain soda. Sterile atmosphere. You are encouraged to grab & go. $18.18 CAD

Disregard the ambiance of the place, because it definitely seems designed to be more of a…read moregrab-and-go place considering the seating indoors is minimal and desolate. The bagel itself, answers the age old question, who does it better? Montreal or NY? Well, the answer is, it depends. If you like chunky and chewy bagels with a well-hydrated dough, then NY bagels all the way. If you like crustier and lighter bagels with a drier and less dense dough, then Montreal bagels it is. (P.S- I'm speaking for the one located in Toronto though) Personally, I like the Montreal style for a lighter fare, and the NY style, when I want to treat myself to an OG bagel. Speaking of Kettlemans' their filling of cream cheese and salmon is a bit more scarce, which obviously doesn't give a generous feeling. However, the flavors are fresh. Worth a try so you can judge for yourself but not worth a detour.

Miss Likklemore's is hitting'!!…read more This is THEEE place to be for dinner, especially after a long carnival festive day!! The caribbean food and flavors, mixed with the casual yet sultry ambiance, and the amazing playlist of soca, dancehall, reggae, and r&b...makes this place an absolute must-try when you're in the toronto area. The customer service is like a big caribbean hug from your relatives! Everyone is personable and warm, and yes, Mrs. Lonie (the owner) dropped by our table for a bit of a family reunion. Mrs. Loni and her husband also own Isla restaurant in Washington DC. The food hit all the right places..the fried snapper was fried and seasoned to perfection, and the oxtails were finger licking good. And of course the Likkie patties are delectable...I ate 4 on one sitting...and you're more than welcome to judge ;) This restaurant is popular, especially during caribana weekend, so make a reservation and try to be on time! King street is very busy and congested, especially on holidays and weekends..so plan your mode of transportation wisely...and don't even think about parking unless you get there during the day. Highly recommend Miss Likklemore's!!!

Made late reservations (9:45) and still had to wait an additional 30 minutes to get seated. Once…read moreinside the vibe was cozy. The servers were very nice. All of our food came out timely & the presentation was on point. I had the oxtail. It was very tender and the rice was cooked perfectly. I personally prefer just a bit more spice on my food. Overall, the experience was good.

What a beautiful, artisanal sandwich. Such care and attention go into each individual ingredient…read moreyou can't help but love it! It's deserving of the hype that it receives! It's filling but everything is so delicious. I ordered it via Uber so I can't comment on the ambiance; however, it's still on my list of places to go. My kids tried parts of the sandwich but it really didn't interest them, therefore, wouldn't recommend going with young kids. But adult palates are in for a treat. Worth a visit, worth the hype.

The sandwich is genuinely excellent. Great bread, well seasoned, generous fillings, and clearly…read moremade by people who care. No complaints on taste. The problem is everything around it. You wait in a long line, then pay $30 for a sandwich. At that price and that time cost, it stops being a casual lunch and starts competing with a proper sit down meal. It is good, but it is not $30 and 45 minutes good. Worth trying once so you can say you did. And worth coming back to if there's no line and you can split it with a friend.

Great sushi, came in and got their ankimo as well. A bit of a small seating area where you can…read morechill and eat whatever you bought.

Better go to their restaurant. You get the same food in a better dining environment. This is a…read morestore that feels rundown, with a back kitchen that used to be a restaurant.

In Niagara Falls for a visit and after a long day touring, we wanted to order in one night. We…read morefound this place online and took a chance. The shrimp fried rice was good, though it had a bit of a kick (spicy) to it; we did not really enjoy the sweet corn and the manchow soups. But, the items were delivered to our hotel door in a very timely manner, which we appreciated!

This is a new halal Hakka restaurant. It is mostly a takeout restaurant, but there are two sets of…read morecounter seating available. Hakka food is traditionally spicy, but you can choose the spice level. It recently opened early May 2024. They are open from lunch until 2am/4am! We ordered the following: 1. Mango Lassi ($5.99). 2. Rose Milk ($4.99). 3. Cutting Chai ($3.50). 4. Singaporean Wow Noodle Bowl ($11.99) + Shrimp (+$3.99). Served with sirracha, cashews, and rice noodles. 5. Butter Chicken Noodle Bowl ($11.99) + Chicken (+$2.99). Using dry tomato buttery sauce. 6. Fried Beef Momos ($9.99), served with Boyz salad, garlic mayo, and fire sauce. 7. Chicken Lollipop ($13.99). 8. Chili Beef (not on the menu). 9. Beef Puff x 2 ($3.50 x 2). 10. Curry Chicken Puff ($3.50). The Mango Lassi and Rose Milk were good. They are on the sweeter side, but I like my drinks sweet. The Singapore Wow Noodle Bowl was as expected, except they have bean sprouts that we not cooked. I asked the restaurant, and they said it was meant as garnishes. But I pointed out that in Singapore, they eat bean sprouts as vegetables. They restaurant will look into cooking them. The Butter Chicken Noodle Bowl was unexpected. It wasn't your typical saucy butter sauce, but a dry version. It still had the taste of butter chicken, but probably with far fewer calories, which is great for me. The Fried Beef Momos had a good dipping sauce. The Chicken Lollipop was so juicy and tender. The chef made Chili Beef for us. It was very good and I recommend putting it on the menu! The Beef Puff and Curry Chicken Puff are usually eaten as a snack. I wanted to try them. They didn't disappoint. There is no free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2024-102

Impeccable location and interior vibes. There's also a speakeasy at the last washroom at the 2nd…read morefloor too! We tried a number of appies, mains, and desserts. Overall very elevated plating and textures. It was fun to dine at!

OH MY GOD, GIRLS If you are not already planning your next brunch or GNO at La Plume, you are…read moreseriously missing out on the most stunning, glamorous French dream in the entire city! Located inside The Well, it is literally a pastel-pink, brass-accented paradise that is just entirely built for romanticizing your life. It is the absolute definition of chic & I am completely, 100% obsessed!

Sobr Market, located at the corner of RIchmond and Maud, is Toronto's largest bottle shop selling…read morenon-alcoholic wines, beers, and spirits. The old space may look familiar since the space used to be where Beatrice Society was. Consisting of 2 floors, Sobr Market has a wide variety of non-alcoholic options (including de-alcoholized wines, flavoured sodas, etc.) that recently opened in late April. I stopped by Sobr Market the day they opened to the public and was amazed at the great selection they have. The only thing is that...who would have thought...that non-alcoholic options can get quite pricey. I did see some brands I am familiar with but there were many other brands to try as well. Staff were attentive and friendly during my visit, asking if I needed any assistance or help. I did purchase a few cans of de-alcoholized wine and some sparkling water as well. Good option for those who are trying to cut down alcohol or don't try at all!

Just the fact that this place exists is amazing to me. I love that people are willing to drop 4…read morebucks a can on an alcohol free beverage that tastes like alcohol. Because that means when I want to try one or two things, there are stores like this that I can walk through. I'm not sure how big the market is, and if retail space can sustain places like this, but I'm glad that they are currently being sustained. It's worth checking out, for sure.