Came here for a quick dinner before a movie. Located in Times Square. This place is huge, lots of…read moreseats about 4 booths. Very nice cozy interior, dark and light colours. Server is very sweet, greets you with a smile and kind but no name tag, don't know her name. Kitchen is open as well, nice touch. Menu is accessible via QR code, lots of options available. Food looks very delicious. Lots of drinks and food as well. Great options. Got the Bon Bon salmon rice, server was kind to let us know it's a bit spicy and went on to get it anyway. It was not that spicy, kind of forgot that it was spicy as you bite down. Salmon was cooked very well, not overcooked. Also ordered the brussel sprouts which is a favourite in the way it's cooked. So delicious! Yes I will be coming here again !

After refusing to wait 2 hours in line at another Markham brunch spot, we quickly came up with a…read moreplan b. Determined to have some brunch on mothers day, we found Cafe Bon Bon right around the corner. We were pleasantly surprised to hear upon calling that they would be able to seat us right away! We anticipated a chaotic parking situation being familiar with the usually busy Times Square plaza but was very easy to find parking this morning. Beautiful space with modern decor. Always happy to get a booth! We got the chicken and waffle - tender,juicy chicken that's perfectly crispy on the outside. These were served with soft warm waffles and a side of syrup. We got a nice flat white. The braised beef breakfast sandwich was so tasty and went great with the Bernaise sauce (like a deconstructed eggs Benny). Would have preferred the mixed greens on the outside of the sandwich as a side salad rather than in the sandwich. It was served with a decent portion of thick cut home fries, bonus they add yams in the mix! Our first time trying a soufflé pancake. Came with 3 on the plate (not pictured as we started eating before I could take a photo lol). The texture takes some getting used to as it's almost too soft (batter-like) but they were perfectly sweet accompanied by a nice thick chocolate sauce and SMALL pieces of fruit (the banana had a nice sweet crunchy sugary glaze). Wouldve given 5 stars but but the pancake couldve been served with larger pieces of fruit or atleast way more of it. It became more of a garnish than a topping as the fruit were so so soooooo tiny! Overall will be returning to try their soft shell crab options!!

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.

Came here randomly as we were on the way to nearby subway station. Didn't know what to expect (food…read morewise). Just simply wanna eat Japanese food. Nice ambience. Lively. Busy. Got there close to 10pm on Saturd. We sat at the bar (because dining table is fully booked). Ordered salmon oshi, hand roll spicy salmon, and flourfless banana chocolate cake, miso cod. I have to say, those sushis are excellent! Flavorful, fresh, balanced sauce, and nice kick! Hand roll sushi is also different, it is wrapped in some sort of sesame rice sheet (?) instead of the typical seaweed sheet and it's somewhat shaped like spring roll (except that the edges are not closed off). making it 'easy' to eat. The black cod paired with sake cream is delish!! We licked the place clean. Dessert is light and not too sweet. Attentive, fast, and friendly services. Happy to find a nice surprise 'gem' to end our night . What a delicious night.

Celebratory brunch done well in Yorkville. $99 all you can eat and drink tasting menu was a perfect…read moreway to splurge on a Sunday morning! 5 mimosas down and nibbling of everything on the menu I was left waddling out the door. Fantastic service -- takes reservations! -- and cute Yorkville bougie vibes to clink to

Matsutei Sukiyaki offers comforting Japanese hot pit in a warm and cozy atmosphere. They offer both…read moreAYCE hot pot and à la carte. There's also AYCE drink option available. You can choose between many varieties of fresh ingredients: noodles and rice, vegetables, seafood, meat and broths. The sauce station makes crafting your own sauce easy and enjoyable. We visited for a weekday dinner and ordered the "Premium Set AYCE" and enjoyed the delicious hot pot and the vibes. For dessert, you can order soft serve ice cream and "Hanami Dango". The staff are friendly and guide you through the experience. The service is fast and efficient.

Came here for the first time. My partner tried a different location and kept telling me about it…read more Decided to come here today. We got there around 5ish. The place itself was pretty empty. They had a large seating area. Only 2 tables plus us. The food came fairly quickly. They have a sauce bar and with some fruits there. I found the menu to be pretty small. A lot of it were like filler food. Like spam, different types of balls. It was mostly just beef or seafood. The beef didn't taste as tender as other places we been to before. It actually tastes quite dry. Our server also never really came around. We had to wait till someone comes around. Another weird thing that they do is add a mandatory 12% tips onto your bill. They do tell you before hand, but it felt obligated when it's forced onto the bill. Super weird

Came to satisfy my Pho craving and also ordered a Banh Cuon which is fresh and delicious. Linh Anh…read moreis a Vietnamese chain but I find the Richmond Hill location comfortable and beautifully decorated. The pho soup is flavorful with rich broth and tender meat. The Banh Cuon is now a favourite and I get it without any toppings. The staff are friendly but not as attentive. Overview a good Vietnamese place to enjoy a great bowl of pho.

Beautiful decor. More spacious than other locations (specifically Midland). Everything about this…read morelocation was bigger. A lot of space, a lot of room, and most importantly, portions of the food were huge! Food was great. Had the banh mi. Bread couldve been crustier but the beef filling was good. Disappointed in that it didnt have any pate though. The grilled chicken and rice dish had a very generous amount of rice. The chicken couldve used a bit more grill time as it was lacking in the smoky flavour department. The vermicelli bowl was massive! Could definately be eaten over two meals. The fried springroll that came with it was delicious! Table comes with sides of garlic slices in vinegar and the chili sauce (always a great addition to the rice dishes). Interesting that there was no option to split the bill. Extra charge for paying with visa but cash discount applied. Lots of parking but usually busy.

I ordered the Wafu Carbonara after seeing decent reviews on Yelp, with the only critique being that…read morethe dish could be a bit dry. Hoping to get ahead of it, I requested the kitchen make it "more saucy." That was a huge mistake. Instead of actual sauce, it tasted like they literally just dumped water into the dish to thin it out. What arrived was a bland, watery, and completely tasteless mess. It was so flavorless that I had to aggressively add my own salt and pepper just to make it palatable. The photo speaks volumes--it was completely ruined. The service was cold and entirely hands-off. Our waitress took our order and then performed a total disappearing act. She never checked back in on us to see how the food was, and we literally never saw her again for the rest of our meal. The Verdict Between a ruined $22.50 plate of pasta and non-existent service, this place is a hard pass. Will not be returning for brunch.

Came here for brunch for a girls day out and what a little gem! We came on a Thursday afternoon and…read moreit wasn't busy so I can't say how busy it gets on the weekends. I ordered their chicken kaarage with mochi waffles. The chicken was fried with a light batter. Crispy on the outside and the meat (chicken thigh) was moist and juicy. The waffles were crispy and chewy and stretchy with a hint of sweetness. The yuzu sauce was refreshing paired well with chicken.The dish came with a side of salad which helped balance out the heaviness of the fried chicken and mochi. We also ordered their pistachio souflle pancake and it was delectable. It was light, airy and fluffy. The pistachio sauce was creamy, nutty and aromatic without being too sweet. I also liked how it came with fruits on the side. I also ordered their hojicha latte, which was one of the best ones I've had. It was smooth, creamy, and had just the right amount of tea flavor. The milk foam had the perfect velvety texture and it came with a pretty latte art. Overall, I really enjoyed the brunch they offer here. It is a pretty simple cafe, so don't expect it to be all decked out because it's not those instagramable cafes. But the food were solid and it's a great option for a small group brunch as they don't have many tables and they don't have large tables at all (the best is to 4 people or less). Staff is very limited but it could be because we went on a Thursday and it wasn't busy. They have a QR code for you to scan and you can order directly from there and food came fairly quickly shortly after we placed our order. I would definitely return when I'm back in town.

FOOD - 4/5. I got Tofu Pho, the tofu was a bit greasy but flavor and portions were great…read more MENU - 5/5. Online menu makes ordering easy. Lots of options to choose from. Enjoy! SERVICE - 3/5. Can't really say too much because ordering was done online but they were considerate and filled our glasses with water when we needed it. Food came out on time. ATMOSPHERE - 4/5. The area is well-decorated, cozy, but brightly lit. What I would expect from a nice Vietnamese restaurant. Clean and cute. VALUE - 5/5. Great price for the quality and quantity of food.

Finding restaurants that offer generous portions for the price you paid is challenging nowadays…read more With rising food costs and significantly higher restaurant prices, we try to find places where we can get our money's worth when dining out. We decided to try Be Leaf for lunch since we have appointment in the area. Stepping inside the restaurant, we're initially impressed with the layout. It has a sleek and bright ambiance which is uncommon to the dingy Vietnamese restaurants we normally go to. The place has a modern minimalist design with plenty of natural lights which creates an inviting and welcoming dining experience. They have lunch specials but since we came after 3 pm we can't avail of this offer. So we decided to order on the regular menu and tried the following: 1.House Special Pho - large, flavourful beef portions that comes with generous portion of tender rice noodles. The broth is very light yet at the same time so full of flavour. The soup is addictive and every spoonful leaves you wanting for more. 2.Rice Bowl with 2 veggie spring rolls, choice of salad (I chose Mango Shrimp) and a protein (Beef) - I really enjoyed this dish because of the beef. Aside from getting generous portion of the meat, it was sweet and savoury with loads of umami flavour. The beef was very tender and juicy and pairs well with the garlicky rice. The salad is refreshing and bursting with brightness. 3.Vietnamese Coffee (cold) - very strong but not overly sweet beverage. The boldness of the coffee mix with the sweetness of the condensed milk gives it a distinctive and delicious taste. They also give complimentary tea and service was fast and efficient. We were surprised we got our order in 5 mins despite the restaurant having lots of customers. Overall 10/10 dining experience. Can't wait to return back to this restaurant to explore the rest of the menu.

Nice, low key setting. Very attentive staff and delicious hot pot…read more We got the $29.99 lunch special at ate until we were full. Fun sauce making buffet. Pretty quick service too! We will be back.

Had an amazing all-you-can-eat Shabu Shabu experience at Haru. As the weather gets colder, it…read morereally is the most satisfying meal. The ambiance is very nice, the space feels really open and well- ventilated with tables spaced fairly apart so you can properly enjoy your meal. We got the black Angus all you can eat menu which comes with a variety of delicious meats, seafood, snacks, and veggies. Everything was tasty and fresh. We also got an order of wagyu, I was personally very sceptical about Wagyu in hot pot until this experience, the meat melted in your mouth and was super flavorful. Everything was cooked in the sukiyaki and tomato soup bases, both of which were tasty and comforting. Service was also super friendly and attentive, regularly checking in on how we were doing and clearing out empty plates. All in all a great experience, would definitely recommend coming here for a filling and comforting meal with friends and family.