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    Chako

    3.2 (293 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Corns

    Worst place for bbq. Nothing to eat but 40$/person. Don't waste your $$$. Go somewhere else. Nothing good to eat. Bill include 12% tips but the credit card machine still ask u for more tips, just skip. Check your bill 1st before paying.

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    Helen H.

    I came here with a friend after not being here since before the pandemic and the prices have definitely gone up but the service remains great! There was no wait time here on the Thursday evening I went in, while the Gyubee in the same plaza already has a wait time of 1 hour. We were seated right away and within 5 minutes we already had our food ready to be grilled, which was amazing. The servers were super attentive and despite me being one to drink so much water that we usually end up getting the water pitcher brought to our table whenever I go out to eat, my water cup remained pretty much full for the entire meal. Empty plates were taken away really quickly too. The food was exactly how I remembered it pre-pandemic, however the sushi was kind of cold and a tiny bit stale. I don't really recommend getting the fish since it sticks to the grill and is hard to fry properly due to this. The ice cream is different now where they have packaged little Chapman's icecream cups but it was still fine. Parking is a breeze here since it has a large parking lot that it shares with the large plaza. It is also easy to transit here as it's right at Midland and McNicoll.

    a variety of meats and vegetables on a grill
    Carolyn T.

    I love coming to this all you can eat Korean bbq place whenever i visit Toronto. The service is always good . Quality of meats and everything else is also always good. They have a senior discount !! When busy, they limit seating to 2 hours i think . Trust me, you will be so stuffed after an hour , you don't need more time . They used to offer really nice ice cream dessert but I guess due Covid , it's only ice cream cups ... quality not so delicious ! Don't order everything from the get go... you won't be able to eat it all ! Go with one of most things only , then re order . Pricing is excellent too.

    They had amazing lamb and beef it was very well marinated, all their food was very good, they had amazing customer service and the scenery was very nice.

    Mango handroll (only get this when mangoes are in season)
    Holly K.

    I came here last night for the first time for the AYCE dinner (usually I only come here for late night). This review is based on my collective experiences as a whole. You can expect the wait times at chako to be decently long at times, especially on a Saturday night. I waited for maybe 50 minutes this time around, and it kind of sucked because by the time we got in they were already doing last call for sushi. So a good tip here is to not come at an awkward in between time like 8:00... either come early for dinner or wait until 10 for late night so your time is maximized. The menu selection is a lot more extensive when you go for dinner, as you can choose from sushi and more meat and veggie kbbq options. Last night the beef was a little off, as it was too thickly sliced for my liking and was super dry... though I've never had problems in the past with their beef. Their kimchi is by far my favourite part about chako ever... I don't know how they prepare their kimchi but there's a bit of a sweet taste to it which is really good... I have yet to discover any other restaurant that makes kimchi as good as them, not even close! Service here was pretty good. Servers were always nearby to cater to needs and came with everything in good time. Our server said what each dish was as he put them down, which I could appreciate. There could be a bit more improvement in little attentive things though, like refilling on water. To sum it up, chako is a great place to come for AYCE kbbq. It's a given that you can't expect as good of quality in beef as a la carte places. For me personally, the variety you get for regular dinner is nice, but I'll likely stick to coming here for late night only, because it feels more worth it. For the price of regular dinner here, I think I would prefer to go somewhere else. As well, the benefit of having too much selection turned into a drawback for me because I got stuffed pretty quickly off of all the rice in the sushi. The late night options are more than suffice, as they include all the necessities for a satisfying kbbq experience.

    Deanna D.

    Not my first time going, but's it's been a long time since I've been. The place has a very modern look to it. It has a romantic ambiance, but can also be good for friends. We went in for the late night cheap option. When you compare the full dinner menu to the late night menu, you still get a lot of great options. Highest points: Firstly, the cuts of meat were great. They were cut thicker than usual, but still cooked quickly. Second, the marinade used for the meat was delicious and made the food all that much better. It was a good blend of sweet and savoury. Definitely think that the pork was the best part. Third, the wait staff was kind and welcoming. Even though it was a late night, they were still walking around with smiles and helpful. Lowest points: The ventilation was pretty bad. I had a hard time breathing near the end. I could also tell I had inhaled a lot of smoke because my lungs were burning. It was also smoky (a constant layer of fog) throughout the place. It may have just been a fluke, but that's what it was like. I would definitely go back. The price is definitely worth the food.

    Prices on January 11, 2019
    Richard C.

    Service: I went on a Friday night with around 20 people so we reserved seats but we still had to wait for a bit. The lady at the front desk was a bit rude but our servers were really nice. They came back to fill our waters around 5 times in the 2 hours we were there and they also provided us with many napkins. Food: There was a wide variety of meats, veggies and sushi to choose from as we went for weekend dinner. The meat looked frozen but they tasted relatively the same as other acye korean bbq joints. The salmon for the sashimi tasted kind of old but were still edible. I don't blame them as they're not a acye sushi joint though. The ice cream come in small portions and they're really good and you can order more. Price: I ended up paying $40 for only myself which is quite expensive for an acye korean bbq. Price was $28.99 but they added on a service fee and then after tax came to $36.70 and then I tipped the waiter $3.30. Keep in the mind that the total prices they give you don't include tip for the waiters. Environment: It's a very lively and modern place to eat at but I came home with my clothes smelling like kbbq. I don't really mind that though. Overall, service was great, food was adequate, price was expensive, and environment is nice. I wouldn't come back though as there are other places that are cheaper and price is a big factor for me.

    Cindy D.

    One of the well known ayce places that serves both kbbq and sushi, my friend and I ventured here, hoping to fill our tummies. We went during the afternoon on a weekend and there were still many tables unoccupied. In the first round, the server told us that they'd bring out everything and they just take back anything we didn't touch. The quality of the meats were okay but I enjoyed the beef ribs the most. I felt like for sushi, they packed lots of rice hence filling us up quickly. All in all, I felt that the price we paid for the food wasn't as up to standard as I wanted but service wasn't too bad!!

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    Excellent service from our waiter. The food was fresh and tasty. Very tentative staff and friendly. Will definitely be back soon.

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    Shop is always busy... order a day ahead to get 10% off meal…read more Toyosu Market Tray - Variety it the name of the game! Theres a good amount of fishes but one of the more $$$ options at $1.78 per piece. Most of the items are pretty standard fish items. the rolls are bit more fun topped with scallop, aburi scallop or chopped tuna. Quality of some of the fish comes into question; shrimp looks like it was boiled and not completely raw. Might come back, but would like to try other takeout sushi shops first.

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    2026 Birthday Series -- Stop #5: Toro Toro…read more I'm kicking off a series reviewing all the places I visited to redeem my birthday goodies in July 2026. Along with an overall rating, each spot gets scored on redeemability (how easy it is to claim) and actual value. Toro Toro Redeemability: 10/5 (no requirement - just ID!!, no additional purchase was required) Actual value: 5/5 (a free roll of maki!!) Taro Taro was AWESOME when it comes to birthday goodie. While limited, you can still choose very special rolls such as Rainbow Maki, double salmon or sunset maki (the one I got). The staff was very friendly and generous about the redemption, who also carefully packed your free rolls in a beautiful box, ready for you to enjoy. The maki itself was super delicious, which had actual crab meat in it. I was very surprised when I bit into it as I was expecting imitation crab or some sort. And the soy sauce was my favourite kind (dashi soy sauce) - I'll def be back to try their other items & goodies. It seems it's on the pricier end considering it's "take out" nature, doe?

    I ordered for pickup at this location and sent my husband. When he got there I told him to wait as…read morethe instructions said pick up would be ready until X time. So when he did go in the place was not busy and they hadn't even started the order. He eventually came home with it and yes presentation was nice. Quality was the fish was good but overall I feel that everything just tasted the same. Nothing was outstanding to me and maybe it was that I didn't pick the right items.

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    Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat

    3.5(71 reviews)
    5.3 kmUnionville
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    First time visiting this AYCE spot, as we wanted to try something new without making the drive to…read moreour usual go-to restaurant. It's located in the same plaza as Smash Kitchen and has a large, free parking lot. Despite how busy the plaza was, we had minimal trouble finding a spot. We made a reservation for 7:00 p.m. for a group of eight and were seated immediately upon arrival. They use iPads for ordering, and I appreciated that our table was given two iPads with different table numbers. It meant dishes were delivered to the correct side of the table, rather than having everyone ask who had ordered what. It was extremely busy, likely because it was the Sunday of the Civic Holiday long weekend, but the staff remained attentive throughout our visit. They were quick to respond when we had questions about our orders, acknowledged our thanks, and followed up well. Some dishes took a little longer to arrive, but order accuracy was consistently high. I also liked that the iPad clearly showed how many pieces came with each order, and the portions matched exactly what we received, making it easy to avoid over-ordering. Overall, the food was fresh and tasty. A few of the specialty rolls were a bit heavier on the sauce than we would have preferred, but everything else was enjoyable. We also appreciated the small self-serve station with salad, soup, fruit, puddings, and ice cream, which added a nice traditional buffet feel to the experience. One thing to note is that drinks are not included in the AYCE price, with only water and tea being complimentary. That said, the staff were very attentive with refills, and empty plates were cleared promptly throughout the meal. The only real drawback for us was the noise level. The restaurant was very loud, making it difficult to carry on conversations at our table. It was likely amplified by how busy the restaurant was, but it's something to keep in mind if you're hoping for a quieter dining experience. The two-hour seating limit is also closely monitored. We received a reminder around the 1.5-hour mark, along with notice that last call for orders was approaching, so it's worth keeping an eye on the time if you plan on taking your time.

    I had a very disappointing experience at Ichiban Markham today. The food was good, but the customer…read moreservice was very poor, especially from the manager, Kitty. When I called to make the reservation, the staff member was already impatient. I had several questions because I had two young children with me--one only one month old and the other two years old. I specifically asked for a high chair and space for a stroller, but she said she was too busy to discuss these details. When we arrived, our table was surrounded by sofas, with no space for a stroller or high chair. We were late because we had two babies to take care of, and there was an accident and heavy traffic on the way. When we arrived, Kitty immediately blamed us for being late and told us that our reservation was at 6:00 PM and that we had to leave at 7:30 because another customer was coming. I understand that we were late, but her attitude was extremely rude, harsh, and unprofessional. She spoke to us in an accusatory way instead of calmly explaining the situation. There were also several problems with how the reservation was handled. First, the information about the reservation "sitting time" was misleading and inconsistent. When I made the reservation, I was specifically told that the "order sitting time" was 1.5 hours. I asked more than once to clarify, and I was told this meant we needed to place our food order within that time. I was never told that we would have to leave exactly 1.5 hours after our reservation time. However, when we arrived, Kitty told us that because our reservation was at 6:00 PM, even if we arrived later, we would still have to leave at 7:30 PM. She also specifically said this policy applied only to customers with reservations. This was completely different from what we had been told over the phone. Second, the reservations are scheduled far too tightly, with no reasonable buffer between bookings. It is unrealistic to expect every customer to arrive exactly on time. Unexpected delays can happen due to traffic, accidents, parking, or other unforeseen circumstances, especially for families with young children. A restaurant should allow reasonable flexibility and have some buffer time between reservations rather than treating the reservation time as an inflexible deadline. If the restaurant intends to enforce a strict 1.5-hour seating limit starting from the reservation time, regardless of when the customer actually arrives, this should be clearly communicated at the time of booking. Customers should not learn about such an important restriction only after arriving. Third, even though we were late, nobody called to confirm whether we were still coming or remind us about the seating time. We only learned about the restriction after arriving, and it was communicated in a very unfriendly manner. When I asked to speak with someone above Kitty, she became even more upset, said she did not want to talk to us, and walked away. For a manager, this was extremely disappointing. A manager should be able to communicate calmly and professionally with customers, even when the restaurant is busy. We were paying customers celebrating my father's birthday, with two very young children. We came to enjoy a meal, not to be treated disrespectfully. Thankfully, another staff member, Lily (I believe that was her name, a tall woman with a braid), stepped in and helped calm the situation. We really appreciated her kindness. The food and variety were actually quite good, which makes the poor customer service even more disappointing. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously and provides Kitty with proper customer-service training. Being busy is understandable, but it is never an excuse to treat customers rudely.

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    Hibiki Japanese Cuisine - Sashimi Moriawase 18 pcs ($58)

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    3.5(203 reviews)
    5.4 kmUnionville
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    This is a very popular and good Japanese restaurant…read more We came on 2026-07-04 for dinner. We ordered the following: 1. Sashimi Moriawase 18 pcs ($58). 2. Tamago Maki 6 pcs ($6.25). 3. Eddie's Maki 8 pcs ($23). 4. Sake Don ($27). 5. Chicken Teriyaki Set ($23.75). 6. Kinmedai Sashimi 3 pcs ($22). Each main dish comes with a dessert. We chose vanilla ice cream, black sesame ice cream, and yuzu pudding x 2. The service was excellent. Sashimi Moriawase had 18 pieces of Sashimi. It was beautifully plated with vibrant colours. The pieces were very fresh and some were thickly sliced. Delicious. The Tamago Maki had 6 pieces and were entirely eaten by my son. It's like he hasn't heard of sharing! The Eddie's Maki consists of Seared Salmon, Unagi, and Avocado. The Sake Don is Salmon Sashimi on Sushi Rice. My son ate this entire dish. The Chicken Teriyaki Set comes with miso soup, green salad, and steamed rice. The chicken was quite tender. The Kinmedai Sashimi was on the daily specials menu. It was presented well. The Kinmedai is a highly prized deep-sea fish and had a mild unami-packed flavour. There is a sushi bar where you can see yhe sushi chefs work, but there is no counter seating. The diners were very loud. If you pay by cash, you get 5% off. If you have a VIP membership card, you get 10% discount when paying cash; I got that card. The colour scheme is black and gold, with Japanese waves as their theme. There were a few private dining areas, separated by curtains. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms. There is free parking in the mall's parking lot. There are 2 booster seats and 3 high chairs for little children. Review 2026-116

    We tried Hibiki last night. Been a long time since we were there again. When we looked at the…read moremenu, it is small compared to Aka-oni. However, the waitress told us they haven't add back all the items from the old menu to the new menu. She brought over the iPad and showed us all the popular items which were available but not on the print out menu. They really need to work quickly to put all the items back. Ordered a 27 pieces sashimi platter, ginger pork dinner combo, black cod dinner combo, Toro Toro maki roll, spicy salmon roll, signature roll, hamachi collar, duck breast salad. 27 pieces sashimi platter included 2 types of Japanese fish, Toro, salmon belly, tuna, botan ebi, squid, hamachi, and scallop. All sashimi are fresh and thick cut. The black cod and ginger pork dinner combo have a very large portion. The cod is one of the best I ever had. Other reviews are mentioning the good taste of black cod dinner combo. All the rolls are also very filling with chopped sashimi, cucumber, avacado. Finally we got ice-cream and milk tea pudding for dessert. Nice place to have Japanese food in Markham, but parking is an issue

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