Decided to come here because significant other was stranded at Scarborough Go, due to the heat…read morewave. Upon entering, the restaurant was just as hot as the outside - AC broken... Service was minimal, but not expecting much. Corn bread - Decent portion of corn bread and came with a side butter or margarine. The extra fats was needed because the corn bread came out pretty dry. Would not get again. Bayou Brisket - Disappointing. Brisket was cooked, but not to the 'melt in your mouth' texture we've come to expect in a brisket. The sauce was over seasoned, but mixed well with their cheese grits. Came with collard greens that were ok. Decent portions, but would not get again. Blackened Chicken Po Boy - Upgraded to sweet potato fries. They brought over ketchup, but I asked for mayo, they brought over sour cream... The sandwich itself was a decent size and pretty good flavour coming from the chicken. Refreshing with the good amount of vegetables. Nice to try. Not sure why the rating were so high at this place. Would not consider coming back.

Take out. Let me say that the gumbo is amazing. Best I've had north of new orleans, and that is…read moresaying something. Now, im not a southern boy, so i am no expert, but i do love me cajun and creole and i have eaten it everywhere and lived in the regions, so i have had my share. This gumbo is A++. Hush puppies also crisp and tasty. The jambalaya...well i don't know. It seemed to be missing something to me. Was a bit more like jollof or such...delicious, but for my taste not enough andouille saisage and shrimp that day. Not enough ooomph. Still tasty though. And as for the blackened chicken po boy...well it is blackened chicken. A bit light on the sauce, but a great flavor. Great. Some canadian places seem to be like "well, not too black"...not this place. It was charred to perfection. Overall, i loved it. And it made me miss Southern Accents a little less.

Teensy casual spot around Wilson to pick up Filipino food…read more The pork siopao is quite big -- each contains half a boiled egg and plenty of savoury, slightly sweet yummy filling. They also serve a variety of hot food, like lomi and lechon. Not sure if I find it to be good value, but there is always a good stream of customers coming through the door. I've picked up their buns a few times and also have gotten Too Good To Go. It wasn't the best experience, as nothing was explained, and some buns (not the siopao) had mold. Parking is okay. Not that many spots, but you'll usually be able to find a spot. Service is fast. Not particularly friendly, unless you are a regular, it seems. That's okay. There are few tables inside, so you can either get takeout or choose to eat in.

For takeout: Sio pao…read moretranslates from Tagalog as "hot bun" and are essentially big fluffy baos filled with a sweet and savoury filling made with pork ($12.75 for 6 buns) or chicken ($14 for 6 buns). Both have the meat cut in large chunks and are tender and flavourful thanks to the asado glaze. The sauce isn't as sweet as what's found in Chinese barbeque pork buns, but it also doesn't need to be as flavourful as the bread, despite the bun's size, is also thinner - especially the bottom, it almost melts into the sauce. Slice into them and you'll see there's also half a hard-boiled egg in the middle. This isn't traditional, rather a twist Lovely Pao made to their recipe. In fact, the business started off as a way to make ends meet, when the owner was unemployed and facing financial difficulties. She made the buns in her kitchen, selling them to friends and family, and worked at perfecting the recipe. Instead of making them too runny, she offered a thicker sauce on the side for people to add themselves.

Love how accessible this spot is from the tfc (literally a block away!) we tried the Kamayan/boodle…read morefight. While I appreciate how neat the setup was, the service was sort of chaotic. We asked for halo halo to go along with our check and were seated directly in front of the pay/front counter and it took them 30 minutes. We saw multiple servers assisting each table while other servers stood behind the counter; I don't doubt they meant well; it just seems disorganized to me. There is upstairs seating and reservations optional to make; but from what I saw it didn't seem like they're prepared so why bother making a reservation. Regardless, the portion for 2 was plenty and the unlimited garlic rice is awesome (superrrr Filipino) we didn't need more rice, but it's a nice option. I will say the halo halo was fire; I am not sorry about the long wait it was worth it.

I've been going to Tinuno for many years now! They have always been consistent with flavours and…read moreservice. Highly recommend the kamayan, it's super fun and super flavourful. It feels warm and inviting when you walk in. I enjoyed the calamansi juice, it was refreshing! Make sure to eat the milkfish with the vinegar :)

We celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday here. This establishment has a hot table and dining area,…read moreFilipino groceries, baked goods, and money remittance. What they also have behind another door on the right is a fully licensed bar and party room for up to 50 guests. There's an all you can eat weekend breakfast buffet. If you are looking to celebrate a birthday, graduation, milestone, or just a family get together. This restaurant provides a clean and spacious venue. The party room is wited up with disco lights, a sound system, and most importantly, karaoke. We had a set menu buffet style for $30 per person. This includes soft drinks, coffee, dessert, the party room for 4 hours. The food included with the package were the following: 1. Steamed rice 2. Pancit bihon 3. Kare Kare peanut stew 4. Beef caldereta 5 Breaded fish fillets 6. Crispy fried chicken 7. Chop suey vegetables If you want to bring your own bottled alcohol there is a corking fee of $25 per bottle. Bring your own beer you will need to pay $1.50 bottle fee. In other words, they encourage you to order through their bar. The beer is priced well. $4.99 for domestic and $5.99 for imports. The food was pretty good and was refilled by the staff. The fried chicken, beef caldereta, fish fillets, and pancit bihon were my favourites. The service was friendly, and they did a great job preparing the venue and food. Kudos to the hard-working staff. If you are looking for a smaller party venue to celebrate a special day, then you should definitely give them a call and make a reservation.

Still my go-to place for Pancit and Pinakbet! I could seriously live on these two items. Thank…read moreyou for keeping the quality of food so consistent through the years.

Lakay Kusina is a small Filipino restaurant . I was searching for a Filipino restaurant in the GTA…read moreone day, and lots of YouTube videos recommended this restaurant. The current owner Ariel took over the restaurant from his uncle just before the pandemic. It's already a good sign to know a restaurant survived that -- it must have its unique advantages. My first impression of this restaurant was that it made me feel very relaxed, as if I was truly in the Philippines, or on a tropical small island. Its decoration and the way it displays the food are casual and even a bit shabby, but still make me feel very comfortable, just like being at home. The restaurant plays 80's, 90's music. I heard it has karaoke from time to time, I do want to participate in that ! It has all kinds of authentic Filipino food, but our goal is only the Kamayan - Boodle Fight. I looked it up with AI, Kamayan means "use hands to eat", Boodle is just a lot of food, Fight is because you need to fight for your food. This feast is very appealing. All the ingredients will be spread on the table which is covered by banana leaves. The ingredients are colorful, the main proteins are seafood, like squids and fish . With a lot of boiled vegetables on the side. The rice is garlic rice and full of flavor. The restaurant will provide you with gloves to let you eat them with your hands. You can eat them directly or with their special sauce. The food is delicious, but what really stands out is the memorable combination of visuals and flavors. If you've never tried a boodle fight before, I highly recommend giving it a try .

Had a great experience at Lakay Kusina! From the moment I walked in, the decor instantly made me…read morefeel like I was back in the Philippines--it's such a warm and nostalgic vibe. The menu is simple but offers enough variety that you'll definitely want to come back and try more. The service was excellent as well--staff were friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. I tried the Ilocos Empanada and was pleasantly surprised--it was made fresh to order and packed with flavor. While waiting, you can enjoy a comforting cup of Beef Nilaga soup and sip on refreshing calamansi juice, which is such a nice touch. Overall, a really positive experience. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the Boodle Fight!

$10 got me beef, egg and garlic rice. It was totally worth it…read more Tip - call 3 days ahead if you want to order purple yam cake. I love that dessert so very much! I wanna go back.. - home made. you can taste it. - try any dish wi/garlic rice because its just so good.

Looooooove this local restaurant. It's very old-school and has been around for decades. You can get…read moreeverything from a traditional North American, breakfast like bacon and eggs, BLT, pancakes, steak and eggs. They have something called a Cancun omelette, which is kind of like a western omelette, but has shrimp and spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, and a load of other vegetables, no bacon! They also have a traditional Filipino breakfast where you can get eggs anyway i.e. over easy, scrambled, etc. and you can choose to have it with a traditional Filipino fish or a beef type of teriyaki stirfry or sliced sausages. Please please please please go and support them. They are a neighbourhood gem. All breakfast and lunch combos come with a complimentary tea or coffee.

Second outpost of a popular Malvern Filipino restaurant named Day's Kitchen…read more I love their food and menu at the first location so this newly opened one was on my radar. On a whim one night I went to check it out, only to discover that a giant kids party arrived without any notice. The staff were very efficient and polite. The restaurant had to hurry to reorganize seating and wait to clear out existing patrons to accommodate this massive group. Surely the halo-halo desserts will be enjoyed by all.

Stumbled across this Philippine restaurant with decent food. The bone marrow plate was good but…read morenothing to write home about! The atmosphere was friendly and I really enjoyed the mint basil drink,don't recall the name of the other dish. Probably would search more when looking for phillpino cuisine.

One of the biggest things I miss from my time growing up in the Middle East was the bakeries making…read morefresh manakish in the morning, and thankfully now I have one in the neighborhood. Firstly, the staff is really friendly and you feel the welcoming family atmosphere. In addition to yummy Middle Eastern oven baked offerings, like the name suggests, you can also score Middle Eastern bbq based plates. The zaatar used here is just the way I like it with enough of a zesty, sour tang. The cheese manakish version is filling with enough salt to keep it nice and savoury. I tried the shish taouk meal which is actually big enough for two if you split a couple manakish with someone. Nicely charred chicken breast pieces over fragrant spiced rice, salad fattoush and a couple of sauces, i got garlic and tahini and they were both good. I'll be back!

Food is authentic, hot, generous and flavourful. Staff and…read moreowners care sooo much about the menu and patrons. Always get a sample of amazing lentil soup or homemade Lebanese pastry. Highly recommend this little gem for taouk, zaatar and lamb wraps!!