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Located near downtown Ontario and right near the 10, there is parking alongside the streets. You can try to find street parking in front or further down dependent on the time of day you intend to come here. Upon walking in, it's quite empty and there are hardly any customers. The workers are sitting on stools, on their phones, waiting to help customers who walk in. When we walked up, a sweet worker was patiently waiting for us to make a choice. We decided on ordering French fries and two beers. When we scanned the interior, we originally thought this would be a great place to do work. They offered food, snacks, beers, and boba. As we sat around, looking more, we slowly experienced and understood why this place is barren. The French fries were very dry and it tastes like cardboard. The only thing making the fries survive was the ketchup. Our beers were just beers, nothing amazing or quench worthy about them. I think the oddest thing was the interior screens. On three of the screens were promiscuous images of the shop owner in revealing outfits, traveling the world and showing off food. The food already wasn't good... We walked in with an optimistic mindset. Yet, after seeing the owner on the screen, made us want to spend less money there? Mind you, nothing wrong with confidence; she can do whatever she wants with her store. Yet, seeing her very self centered photos and videos, makes a customer feel less likely to buy more or dine there. The server walked our beers over to us and our food. She is sweet enough to remember who ordered and monitored where we say so she could bring us our food. If not her, this place wouldn't have received as many stars. I don't think we'll be back here because nothing was enticing about this place besides the large interior and ample seating area. We will not be back.
Read somewhere in the comments they didn't like the music. I beg to differ, the music was awesome. How can you not appreciate David Bowie or Billy Idol, coming here is like a throwback to the eighties music scene. I'm a Duran Duran fan, and them playing bands like Echo & the Bunnyman, heck ya! So I ended up here because I was waiting for a trailer load probably 2 miles away, and with all the rain, flooding, I said f*ckit. I'm going to take an Uber and leave my rig at the warehouse and have me a decent lunch. This Cafe is pretty lax, like any of your fusion boba tea shops, with a study lounge vibe, a throwback vibe, really chill baristas & servers...You know, I felt like I was spending an afternoon in LA's arts district. They use to have that Retro Arcade Bar down there in a retrofitted warehouse I think on 3rd St. Anyways, This place is a solid joint to hit up your coworkers during lunch and have a couple drinks. They even serve IPA (not recommending you drink alcohol during lunch hours though, that's on you). Foodwise, I have no complaints, the Spicy Tonkotsu if you grade it on a study hangout spot level type of restaurant it's equivalent to Tenrens, Tea Station, from back in the days. my compadre Lafufu didn't complain either. Check pictures. Jasmine Cheese Foam, was solid, not Sunmmery Level but close enough. Tuna Rice Krisp Bites, I'm going to rate on a lower scale, was too cold, preferred if the dish was a mix between. Warm food and cold spicy tuna. Textures were good, but felt like I had so many random flavors in the mouth, from Nachos Cheese, to Unsweetened Rice Krispies and Sour Cream...just a tad bit much though. The Takoyaki, again would probably have rated a 3/5, not sure the mix was fully cooked. Think the last time I had Takoyaki was at Chinchikurin Little Tokyo. So kinda an unfair comparison though. To complete my order, I also added two more items for takeout. An order of the Matcha Tiramisu, which sounds interesting and also an order of their creme chicken Udon. Check pictures. So would I recommend this place? Yes. If your office is around the area, or school, and you don't want to travel too far off, this is solid place to get tea, beer, Afternoon coffee, and a diverse menu of Japanese Street Food. Just wouldn't consider this a prime spot for a date...like what I'm reading from another post rating this place a two star....sh*t if you plan on taking your wife or partner to "dinner," at least check out LA Eater or some diners guide for suggestions ~~
What's unique about this cafe is that they dont serve coffee. The "matcha" green tea is the Costco tea bag. The desserts are store-bought and packaged in plastic to go containers, sold as their own. They could have at least plated a retail cake slice and dusted cocoa powder or something. Not too difficult to put in a little bit of effort. Not going back. But 2 stars coz the ambiance was nice.
A hidden gem in Ontario. I love coming here on lunch breaks as there is so much seating and the service is super quick. While the food comes out quickly, it is such a high quality meal. Everything tastes so fresh and delicious. I always order the Pan-roasted Ojiya, which is a Japanese risotto with shrimp. It hits the spot every time and doesn't taste soggy. The portions are also a good size as well. I don't have a single bad thing to say about this place. Love it here!
In my opinion the food is very delicious, especially the rendang. It's really good. It seems like this Indonesian food is only available from Friday to Sunday. The only downside is that the portion of rice is a bit small. But overall everything tastes great and it's definitely worth trying
I did there spicy tonkatsu Ramen take out. It was awesome, and ready very quickly. The staff was very friendly.
Excellent visit. Happy hour from 3-9 daily. Great deals. Easy parking in front. Service was excellent. Food came quickly and was well flavored. Worth a visit in Ontario.
I really wanted to like this new restaurant. The decor is super nice. And I like the variety in their menu. But some things fell flat. It's a large space so sounds are amplified and echo. When the lady was cleaning up another table, it was shockingly loud as she threw plates into the bucket. For the food: Crab croquette - has flavor and breading is light but easily falls apart. And I didn't taste any crab. California rolls- I liked the filling (good avocado and crab salad). Rice lacked a little bit of flavor. Teriyaki chicken bowl - beef was overcooked and chewy. Too much sticky teriyaki sauce. Veggies also overcooked. Tonkatsu ramen - broth was very good! Complaint is the amount of chashu they put in there. Only one thin slice. I can go to other ramen places for better at the same price.
We went on a Sunday afternoon. We were the only ones there. Cool spot. Ambiance was so cute / they had it set up with 2 seating areas, cute little fireplace and chandelier. I can see how it may get crowded in here on weekends -- cool, hip, hangout spot - and they have boba and alcohol... soooo. I ordered the shrimp pan roast - yum! I also ordered the crab bite appetizer.... Hmmmm, it was like imitation crab on a Tostito chip - they need to up their game on that one. But the pan roast was delish! I wish they had more sauce on it, but it was good. My hubby enjoyed the Gyudon Curry - said it was really good! Overall great place to relax with some yummy dishes. Next time I'll try the boba. We had the Nutella cheesecake for dessert - it was yummmmy! I would definitely come back.
Food and service was good. Did anything blow me out of the water? No. But it was a solid choice for dinner. Food was good and tasted fresh. Staff was very nice. Atmosphere felt very cozy and great place for a date night. Feels very relaxed in there. I am glad they are part of Downtown Ontario. We had been at Strum brewery right before coming here. Unique Cafe is contributing to the walkability of Downtown Ontario and also opening up options for people hanging out in the area. It gives people a reason to explore.
It was a get together dinner with my family from San Francisco. The moment we walked in the place looks like an upgraded warehouse turned into a very casual restaurant. Reminds me of restaurant in Art District in Los Angeles. The place was nice , high ceiling spacious and decor was simple. Their menu is kinda limited. My husband ordered a teriyaki chicken with rice and they were out. Tonkatsu pork with rice was out also. My husband ended ordering pan fried chicken rice which turned out to be like a risotto. It was ok but kinda mushy. We were expecting real fried rice . The Cream udon with shrimp and chicken was delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfect. The chicken was tender . The tonkatsu ramen was very tasty. The broth was not too salty. The karaage chicken was average. It tasted better with sweet and sour sauce. The to katsu chicken curry with rice was good. The curry sauce hit the spot. Service was ok. It took awhile for my cream udon to come. There was only one server running around. Overall , it was ok . I hope there will be availability of the menu we like next time. We ordered jasmine tea with boba. Sorry they run out of boba and it's only 7 pm .
4 days ago
New Indonesian Restaurant with beautiful decor inside. The yummy food The service so helpful. Live music every month. Recommended read more
3 months ago
Definitely unique for sure. It is around the downtown area of Ontario and plenty of parking on less busy days Came on a late night and they had a good offering of items on their menu. I was surprised by how big the space is. It was mostly empty on a Sunday night. The service was good as the employee delivered our food to the table which was nice. The fries that we ordered were crinkle cut fries but they were definitely very dry. It was the only thing we ordered as we were only there to have a drink and chill. The longer we stayed, the more I noticed all the tv screens were photos and videos of the owner enjoying herself at all these random places and showing off her lavish lifestyle. It seems a little narcissistic and self-absorbed to show off like that at your place of business. It was really uncomfortable to see. I'm not sure I'd come back. read more
Located near downtown Ontario and right near the 10, there is parking alongside the streets. You can try to find street parking in front or further down dependent on the time of day you intend to come here. Upon walking in, it's quite empty and there are hardly any customers. The workers are sitting on stools, on their phones, waiting to help customers who walk in. When we walked up, a sweet worker was patiently waiting for us to make a choice. We decided on ordering French fries and two beers. When we scanned the interior, we originally thought this would be a great place to do work. They offered food, snacks, beers, and boba. As we sat around, looking more, we slowly experienced and understood why this place is barren. The French fries were very dry and it tastes like cardboard. The only thing making the fries survive was the ketchup. Our beers were just beers, nothing amazing or quench worthy about them. I think the oddest thing was the interior screens. On three of the screens were promiscuous images of the shop owner in revealing outfits, traveling the world and showing off food. The food already wasn't good... We walked in with an optimistic mindset. Yet, after seeing the owner on the screen, made us want to spend less money there? Mind you, nothing wrong with confidence; she can do whatever she wants with her store. Yet, seeing her very self centered photos and videos, makes a customer feel less likely to buy more or dine there. The server walked our beers over to us and our food. She is sweet enough to remember who ordered and monitored where we say so she could bring us our food. If not her, this place wouldn't have received as many stars. I don't think we'll be back here because nothing was enticing about this place besides the large interior and ample seating area. We will not be back. read more
Read somewhere in the comments they didn't like the music. I beg to differ, the music was awesome. How can you not appreciate David Bowie or Billy Idol, coming here is like a throwback to the eighties music scene. I'm a Duran Duran fan, and them playing bands like Echo & the Bunnyman, heck ya! So I ended up here because I was waiting for a trailer load probably 2 miles away, and with all the rain, flooding, I said f*ckit. I'm going to take an Uber and leave my rig at the warehouse and have me a decent lunch. This Cafe is pretty lax, like any of your fusion boba tea shops, with a study lounge vibe, a throwback vibe, really chill baristas & servers...You know, I felt like I was spending an afternoon in LA's arts district. They use to have that Retro Arcade Bar down there in a retrofitted warehouse I think on 3rd St. Anyways, This place is a solid joint to hit up your coworkers during lunch and have a couple drinks. They even serve IPA (not recommending you drink alcohol during lunch hours though, that's on you). Foodwise, I have no complaints, the Spicy Tonkotsu if you grade it on a study hangout spot level type of restaurant it's equivalent to Tenrens, Tea Station, from back in the days. my compadre Lafufu didn't complain either. Check pictures. Jasmine Cheese Foam, was solid, not Sunmmery Level but close enough. Tuna Rice Krisp Bites, I'm going to rate on a lower scale, was too cold, preferred if the dish was a mix between. Warm food and cold spicy tuna. Textures were good, but felt like I had so many random flavors in the mouth, from Nachos Cheese, to Unsweetened Rice Krispies and Sour Cream...just a tad bit much though. The Takoyaki, again would probably have rated a 3/5, not sure the mix was fully cooked. Think the last time I had Takoyaki was at Chinchikurin Little Tokyo. So kinda an unfair comparison though. To complete my order, I also added two more items for takeout. An order of the Matcha Tiramisu, which sounds interesting and also an order of their creme chicken Udon. Check pictures. So would I recommend this place? Yes. If your office is around the area, or school, and you don't want to travel too far off, this is solid place to get tea, beer, Afternoon coffee, and a diverse menu of Japanese Street Food. Just wouldn't consider this a prime spot for a date...like what I'm reading from another post rating this place a two star....sh*t if you plan on taking your wife or partner to "dinner," at least check out LA Eater or some diners guide for suggestions ~~ read more
8 months ago
What's unique about this cafe is that they dont serve coffee. The "matcha" green tea is the Costco tea bag. The desserts are store-bought and packaged in plastic to go containers, sold as their own. They could have at least plated a retail cake slice and dusted cocoa powder or something. Not too difficult to put in a little bit of effort. Not going back. But 2 stars coz the ambiance was nice. read more
11 months ago
A hidden gem in Ontario. I love coming here on lunch breaks as there is so much seating and the service is super quick. While the food comes out quickly, it is such a high quality meal. Everything tastes so fresh and delicious. I always order the Pan-roasted Ojiya, which is a Japanese risotto with shrimp. It hits the spot every time and doesn't taste soggy. The portions are also a good size as well. I don't have a single bad thing to say about this place. Love it here! read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
In my opinion the food is very delicious, especially the rendang. It's really good. It seems like this Indonesian food is only available from Friday to Sunday. The only downside is that the portion of rice is a bit small. But overall everything tastes great and it's definitely worth trying read more
6 months ago
I did there spicy tonkatsu Ramen take out. It was awesome, and ready very quickly. The staff was very friendly. read more
I really wanted to like this new restaurant. The decor is super nice. And I like the variety in their menu. But some things fell flat. It's a large space so sounds are amplified and echo. When the lady was cleaning up another table, it was shockingly loud as she threw plates into the bucket. For the food: Crab croquette - has flavor and breading is light but easily falls apart. And I didn't taste any crab. California rolls- I liked the filling (good avocado and crab salad). Rice lacked a little bit of flavor. Teriyaki chicken bowl - beef was overcooked and chewy. Too much sticky teriyaki sauce. Veggies also overcooked. Tonkatsu ramen - broth was very good! Complaint is the amount of chashu they put in there. Only one thin slice. I can go to other ramen places for better at the same price. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
We went on a Sunday afternoon. We were the only ones there. Cool spot. Ambiance was so cute / they had it set up with 2 seating areas, cute little fireplace and chandelier. I can see how it may get crowded in here on weekends -- cool, hip, hangout spot - and they have boba and alcohol... soooo. I ordered the shrimp pan roast - yum! I also ordered the crab bite appetizer.... Hmmmm, it was like imitation crab on a Tostito chip - they need to up their game on that one. But the pan roast was delish! I wish they had more sauce on it, but it was good. My hubby enjoyed the Gyudon Curry - said it was really good! Overall great place to relax with some yummy dishes. Next time I'll try the boba. We had the Nutella cheesecake for dessert - it was yummmmy! I would definitely come back. read more
Food and service was good. Did anything blow me out of the water? No. But it was a solid choice for dinner. Food was good and tasted fresh. Staff was very nice. Atmosphere felt very cozy and great place for a date night. Feels very relaxed in there. I am glad they are part of Downtown Ontario. We had been at Strum brewery right before coming here. Unique Cafe is contributing to the walkability of Downtown Ontario and also opening up options for people hanging out in the area. It gives people a reason to explore. read more
8 months ago
8 months ago
3 years ago
It was a get together dinner with my family from San Francisco. The moment we walked in the place looks like an upgraded warehouse turned into a very casual restaurant. Reminds me of restaurant in Art District in Los Angeles. The place was nice , high ceiling spacious and decor was simple. Their menu is kinda limited. My husband ordered a teriyaki chicken with rice and they were out. Tonkatsu pork with rice was out also. My husband ended ordering pan fried chicken rice which turned out to be like a risotto. It was ok but kinda mushy. We were expecting real fried rice . The Cream udon with shrimp and chicken was delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfect. The chicken was tender . The tonkatsu ramen was very tasty. The broth was not too salty. The karaage chicken was average. It tasted better with sweet and sour sauce. The to katsu chicken curry with rice was good. The curry sauce hit the spot. Service was ok. It took awhile for my cream udon to come. There was only one server running around. Overall , it was ok . I hope there will be availability of the menu we like next time. We ordered jasmine tea with boba. Sorry they run out of boba and it's only 7 pm . read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
Came here on a Saturday afternoon to get some studying done. Overall could not ask for any big improvements! Plenty of space, tables or couches, and super fast wifi. The food variety was great and everything was tasty! Got the okonomiyaki, which is more of an okonomiyaki patty than the traditional kind but still delicious. Takoyaki, curry, and ramen were all great. Sorry, forgot to take photos of everything. Would definitely come back next time I'm in that area. read more
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Overall, this place could have been better experience the music was too loud not sure what was playing on the videos, but it looked like anime up on screen. The Takoyaki, curry, and ramen was pretty bad the Curry didn't taste like Curry it tasted like mustard the Roman movies were still hard like if they were store bought my wife wasn't too happy with some of the vegetables she said they tasted like they were frozen At one point. Inside the cafe it is nice they could do better on their flavors and try to use fresh vegetables. As far as pricing goes for two people, we paid $75. and that is with drinks. Probably will not be back anytime soon! read more
2 years ago
It's a really big restaurant and the name can be deceiving because you think you are going to just have coffee or Boba but the nice surprise that they have Ramen, sushi and other type of Japanese food.. Customer service is great. Everybody is so nice and the waitress gives great recommendations. I highly recommend it. We will definitely return. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Had an incredible time here with friends, the atmosphere was great and the food was very tasty. Our server, Sarah, was very attentive and friendly too! She did an amazing job. I recommend getting the boba and desserts here, they tasted great. Come here if you want a cool, chill place to eat with friends. read more
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2 years ago
Placed an order to go and that udon soup was on point as well as the recommendation from the cashier the shrimp tempura roll read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I had high hopes for this restaurant however I was sorely disappointed in the food I received. I got the fish katsu curry, which had 3 small pieces of fish sticks, which you can see in the comparison photo. I gave 1 more star because of the service. read more
3 years ago
This restaurant was a last minute find on our search for a dinner place. I was in the mood for soup and noodles, and the husband willingly obliged. We ordered the shrimp tempura udon and pork katsu curry. The shrimp tempura was still crispy when it was served, noodles had a bouncy bite, and the broth was flavorful. My husband isn't too big of a soup person, and he slurped almost all the soup! The pork katsu curry was exactly what we wanted. Curry was on point, and the rice was cooked perfectly! (It sounds silly, but poorly cooked rice can ruin a dish). There was also a creamy udon on the menu that I'd like to try next time. Our server was quick and profession. The inside of the cafe was so cute and inviting. It's decorated well with comfy chairs and couches, exposed red brick, and hanging chandeliers, which also makes this a great spot to read or get some work done. read more
3 years ago
I said I would return, and in less than 2 weeks, I'm back! Still great service offered, tried something new and I was not disappointed- all very good. This time I came on a Friday evening, around 7:00pm- very low-key. Very nice place to lounge and enjoy great food and service! I got the pork katsu, veggie spring rolls, shrimp tempura roll (again). read more
First time stopping in to this lovely establishment. I was greeted promptly by Klarissa. She was very sweet and welcoming. I really like the ambiance they had lots of fresh flowers on the tables. I love fresh flowers. This is definitely a Unique Cafe Experience and I will definitely be back. I really enjoyed the customer service. Klarissa was on it with the customer service and very attentive to the guest she was helping. I like seeing sweet souls in the customer service industry. Klarissa thank you for the great experience you rock. P.S your hair was looking nice. I wish I had hair to check and brush lol. Come check this place out and give them your business.I will definitely be back more during my lunch since it's just a few buildings over. read more
2 years ago
After dinner up the street we took a walk on Saturday evening for a chill drink and pleasant comfy hang. Not too loud, cool tunes. Happy hour sake, beer and snacks, but a full menu of draft beers, sake, soju, wine, and we have to come back for food-- looks like interesting fusion. Downtown Ontario is getting fun and hip, looking good fam! read more
2 years ago
First time here and I thought the food was well seasoned and so tasty! I ordered the spicy calamari, miso soup broth, and a california roll. Sushi was super fresh along with the cucumber and avocado. Spicy Calamari was so good and crunchy and the dipping sauce was nice and not overly sweet or tangy. Miso was flavorful and I got a good serving for $4! Definitely recommend and coming back again soon! read more
1 year ago
Food and drinks are on point!! Spicy tonkotsu is really good and the Gyu Don would recommend! read more
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