Flaming Kitchen serves up sizzling plates and bold Asian fusion dishes. The food is fresh, the…read moreportions are generous, and the menu has lots of variety--from cheesy chicken rice to creamy udon and crispy popcorn chicken. You can even cook some items yourself on hot plates, which adds more fun to the experience. They run different promotions every month. We ordered "Flaming Japanese Style Fried Chicken" from the appetizers menu. For main, we ordered "Angus Steak Set with Rice" and Super Deluxe Teppanyaki Rice". Everything was fresh and flavourful. We loved the sizzling plates when they were served. Also, October-born customers get a free chocolate or green tea lava cake with ice cream. The service is quick and friendly, and the space is clean and casual.

Flaming Kitchen is a fast-serve, more casual and individualized concept of the teppanyaki…read moreexperience (compared to teppanyaki restaurants where there is a large, communal teppanyaki cooking table and the chef cooks in front of you). There are different locations throughout the GTA, serving the exact same menu and concept. Service is fast and efficient. You order on your phone by scanning the QR code on the table. Food comes out within ~5 minutes - very fast! The menu is quite extensive. They have a wide variety of teppanyaki rice sets available, as well as noodles, mini hot pot (including individual servings), and various drinks and Asian desserts. I love that you can customize each dish by adding the add-ons (additional ingredients). You can even "build your own teppanyaki set" by choosing the carbs, sauce, protein(s), and add-ons (including vegetables). We only tried the teppanyaki rice sets this time around. The Sizzling Japanese-Style Assorted Vegetables consisted of cabbage, green pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and corn. This was listed under "snacks" category, and we thought it would be a good veggie dish accompaniment to the other main dishes. I found it to be very salty and saucy. It had an aftertaste that I didn't really like. The pieces of green pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms were very small, that you could barely taste them. It was mostly white cabbage shreds and corn. The 3 teppanyaki rice sets (including one deluxe set) were good. The Jumbo Unagi Teppanyaki Rice was one of my favourites - the unagi there was "jumbo" indeed (biggest and longest I had ever seen that was served with a rice set in a restaurant). I liked that it wasn't doused with too much unagi sauce wich tends to be sweet and sticky. There was a good amount of meat in the unagi as well. Salmon & Shrimps Teppanyaki Rice Set and Seafood Rice Set (salmon, scallops, shrimps) were also decent. The Seafood Rice Set (considered a deluxe menu item) had a bigger and better salmon compared to the thin salmon slices in the Salmon & Shrimps Teppanyaki Rice Set. The shrimps and scallops were pretty good (there were more shrimps than scallops). All dishes came with corn and green onion, and you can choose to add extra add-ons such as cabbage, green pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, garlic bits, extra protein, etc. As garlic lovers, we added extra garlic bits to every teppanyaki set that we ordered. Overall, good food and fast service. I wish the Sizzling Japanese-Style Assorted Vegetables dish wasn't so salty, and came with more / bigger pieces of the actual vegetables rather than just mostly corn. But the other teppanyaki rice sets were good value.

It was very popular spot. There was always a somewhat long line up everything I visit Square One…read more Everything looks fresh and is made in front of you. I ordered the grape tanghulu-fruit cup combo (not 100% sure if it is still around). The tanghulu was alright and a bit sweet for me though it's good treat once in while. Also, I wonder if they would be an option for cold tanghulu (like having some in a fridge). I had the matcha chocolate in my fruit cup. It was not what I expected (in a good way). Nothing was overwhelmed/bearing with matcha and the sweet and sour from the fruit (banana and strawberry) combo.

One of the best tanghulus in town. Thin crispy sugarcane coated fruits on a stick. Strawberry is my…read morefav. The tartness and the sugar goes so well together. Grapes is also a good one. Also tried the strawberry coco cups! Dubai chocolate and lotus biscoff is my fav!

As a hand pulled noodle fanatic, I've been dying to try this place as I've been extremely satisfied…read moreby the Waterloo location. The service was great and everyone had a smile. I ordered the beef tendon noodle soup, and was very satisfied. The beef chunks, although I wasnt given as much as the Waterloo location, was very tender and flavorful. The noodles were bouncy and easy to chew. The soup was very standard but it was more on the salty side for me. Overall this location met my expectations and if I ever crave hand pulled noodles in the area I would definitely stop by!

I forgot when the last day of the 15% grand opening promo ends!…read more Went to try this place with a friends as we both loveeee noodles. I never tried the one in Waterloo but my friend said she liked it. We ordered traditional noodles with noodles #5 and 6. 5 tasted slightly harder and 6 a little chewier. Soup was flavourful and spice level wasn't too spicy. Portions are pretty big I ended up packing the rest into a take out bowl. I love noodles so I'll come back again. Bonus that it's in a food court

I love the terra mayo katsu chicken. Always hits the spot. They have free refills on rice so worth…read morecoming in person. Pay in cash too get a 10% discount. Ambiance is nice and feels clean.

Katsuya is a traditional Japanese Katsu restaurant. They offer a free pop for yelpers if you check…read morein! The food was incredibly fresh, served piping hot. The flavours were perfectly balanced and the curry sauce was exactly what you would get in Japan. I also liked their dressing for the side cabbage salad which was a lovely sesame dressing. The food came out quickly and the servers though not having English as their first language helped out as much as they could. They were very nice and checked in on us a couple times. Most of the food is around $20, however, if you pay cash there is a small cash discount! I'll absolutely be back for a bite to eat in the future!

The food was solid! It was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall, it was really good. The staff…read morewas extremely nice and were able to suggest the best items on the menu. The restaurant also has a great vibe inside with modern music playing!

Before COVID-19 surfaced, I'd accompany my manager to conduct interviews with intern candidates at…read morea handful of Ontario universities. We recently reminisced about going to Bao Sandwich Bar for lunch between interviews at the University of Waterloo. I had mentioned to him that it had a second location in Mississauga, roughly a fifteen-minute drive from our workplace. He said that when we were both in the office, he'd only want to go there for lunch with me. It's nice that he trusts my judgment when it comes to eateries. I also believe that he likes my company. A couple of Wednesdays ago, he asked what I was doing for lunch. I normally hit Treats nearby. He wasn't feeling it. I said that we could go here and provided some details, including its online menu and such. I also asked him if he had any meetings. I'm that type of a planner, down to the departure time. He was game. I said that we should leave at 11:15 am. The place opens at 11:30 am. He had a meeting at 1 pm. I wanted a leisurely, unrushed lunch. Done! I drove us over there. With my lead foot, it was more like thirteen minutes, without hitting any highway. Like the Bao place in Waterloo, this one is also located on a lower level of a plaza, with a tall building at the top of this hill. I parked in front of the eatery. We walked in. We were the first customers. It looks like the place kept some of the seating from the previous business that occupied the place. The upholstery looked shabby. Otherwise, the rest of the eatery was spruced up. I got a combo consisting of these items: - Crackle belly bao - Korean garlic chicken bao - Purple flower lemonade - Dynasty duck poutine My manager got the following items: - Dynasty duck bao - Thai yum pork bao - House salad - Thai tea I took a star away because I wasn't expecting my order to be $40! It was okay for the large portion of dynastic duck poutine that I got. It was rather steep. You won't see me eating here every day. I split the poutine with my manager, so it was okay. I paid with a credit card. The transaction was smooth. It didn't take long for our food to be ready. The woman who had taken our orders was nice to bring the food to our table. I have always loved the crackle belly bao. It was equally as delicious here as it was in Waterloo. The pork belly was tasty and perfectly seasoned. The bao was nice and malleable. The veggies provided a nice contrast. I loved it. I tried the Korean garlic chicken bao. It was heavenly. The sauce was spicy and garlicky. The chicken had a crispy exterior and was juicy inside. It's nice having another decent bao to call my favourite. The purple flower lemonade was delicious. I normally don't like sweet lemonade. This version had a touch of sweetness that I enjoyed. This drink's colour was also pretty to look at. My manager enjoyed his food. He oddly doesn't like green vegetables, so I saw him pick out the cilantro and green onions. He felt that the sauces were mixed up. His Thai yum pork bao wasn't spicy. The dynasty duck that he has had in the past was oddly spicy. We had a baseline of the dynasty duck poutine that wasn't spicy to compare. Even with the sauce mix-up, he still enjoyed everything. His side salad had a bit of a spice kick, so he was happy. I loved eating here. It was a nice, casual lunch with yummy food. I wish that it were cheaper. However, the quality was excellent that I'm okay shelling out for it as someone who likely won't be dropping by weekly. (67)

We were running errands in Oakville and decided on this spot for lunch…read more Given it's a franchise, we set our expectations. What a pleasant surprise! Extensive menu, spotlessly clean place, from the tables to the condiments to the sparkling restroom. The chicken/shrimp manchow soup was gingery and bursting with flavour. 5/5 The chicken and vegetables were well prepared, crunchy vegetables and barely a drop of oil. 5/5 This is a Halal restaurant. Service was EXCEPTIONAL. Highly recommend.

We had just arrived in town after a long drive and were happy to find a good option close to our…read morehotel. The menu is pretty extensive and it was hard to decide what to order. I love the concept of the place and am not sure I've ever seen this broad of an Asian fusion concept before. I decided on the mango chicken which was quite good; the chicken was lightly breaded and fried and still crispy in the sauce. The flavor was good; it's labeled as spicy but definitely wasn't. They do have chili sauce on the table though so easy to add more heat. Heads up that rice is not included and needs to be ordered as a side if you want it. Entrees came out within minutes of ordering and beat our spring rolls to the table by a fair amount of time. Service was good and we really appreciated that a staff member asked us if we wanted the shade next to our table pulled down so the sun wouldn't be in our faces. Location is in a strip mall with plentiful parking.

This is the Hattendo location at Square One in the Food District area. Known for their Japanese…read morecream buns. Food (4/5) - had the Milk Cream Bun and it was quite good... truly does "melt in your mouth". The bun is nice and soft and good sweetness and the cream is top notch. - also the had the Wasabi Mayo Chasu Burger which was not bad... chasu was cooked well and good taste with the mayo... however the portion size is way too small for the price imo. You just don't get much chasu. Service (4.5/5) - I think the server was from Japan. She was friendly, attentive and also hustled to manage the orders and also getting the food prepped and back to customers. Atmosphere (3.75/5) - it's just a kiosk style but clean look and presentation. Overall (4/5) - definitely some top quality cream buns and good service. Bit overpriced for what you get but worth trying out imo.

My friend wanted to try cream buns from Hattendo Cafe. We walked over to this store by the Food…read moreDistrict at Square One a couple of Wednesdays ago. I have been here before and have had the following cream buns: - Apple of my eye - Silky milk tea - Matcha I liked how the buns were packaged in little pentagon shapes. I remember inhaling mine because they were heavenly. The matcha one was delicious. I like a strong matcha taste, which it had. The cream wasn't sweet and the bun was soft. I liked how cold it was. The apple of my eye didn't have a strong apple flavour. There were a few apple bits (more like small particles that you could miss if you shoved the whole thing in your mouth), but it wasn't my favourite out of the bunch. The silky milk tea bun was so good. It was like having milk tea in a bun format, but without any toppings or a ton of sugar. We got a nice woman behind the counter. I recommended that my friend try the silky milk tea bun and matcha. She trusted me and got both. I took a look at the egg sandwich. It looked yummy. My friend got it. It was like she was getting every item that made me drool. There were also some puddings. She got caramel pudding that looked like a yummy custard in a cute little bottle. My friend paid with a debit card. Credit and debit cards are accepted. We headed over to a couple of comfy chairs nearby so I could finish my chimney treat from Eva's. She devoured her milk tea bun. She loved it. She thanked me for the recommendation. Looking back on our day together, I wish that I had bought some more buns from this place. I was too focused eating my ice cream cone. Next time! (182)

Very cute modern tea spot. Lots of loose leaf tea to choose from. As well as tin ones…read more You can also get sparkling tea and milk tea. Lots of summer tea options. Got the strawberry matcha today!

Came here by chance because my husband was talking about Matcha and wanting to get more supply. We…read morefound some matcha for him and a nice strawberry green tea that is made with sencha. The store was organized and clean. Will come back here to restock more tea in the future!