When I first saw the menu for this place, I was a tad skeptical. There aren't many menu items, and frankly, most of the dishes just didn't stand out to me. But boy oh boy, was I pleasantly surprised! My favourite dishes, and what I found to be the highlights of the meal, were the spicy charred brussels, market fish curry, roasted squash salad, and the Japanese deviled eggs. All beautifully incorporated Asian flavours in a very natural way. My companions loved the Sinigang wings, brussels, and market fish curry. We came as a group of seven, and thus chose to order everything on the menu. We asked the server to decide for us, and he seemed a bit overwhelmed / nonplussed. I started with the 4am Birdsong and expected a lighter drink, given the lychee flavour. However, it ended up being a much strong whiskey drink. Next time, I should definitely order the Thai Gin Fizz instead, as it is their most popular cocktail product. Japanese Deviled Eggs: These were the first to arrive, and we had one half each. I was NOT expecting them to taste like wonderful bites of sushi, but they had the pleasant umami flavour of the ocean! It must have been the salmon roe, combined with the nori and furikake. The kewpie mayo and yuzu added a slight tangy note, but not overwhelming by any means. Duck & Chicken Liver Mousse: The server had initially proposed only getting one of these, but then after careful consideration, he came back with two orders. Good call on his part! The liver mousse was so wonderfully creamy and earthy, and paired perfectly with the housemade Filipino sweet bread (pandesol). The pomelo was okay - slightly bitter (obviously not in season), and the shallot jam was a sweet addition. The mousse killed it though! Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower: Out of all the dishes we ordered, I found this to be the most underwhelming. The Za'atar gave it a nice curry kick, but the flavour profile was weak and the edamame hummus wasn't very prominent. I still had seconds though, as I was trying to get some veggies in ahead of a protein-packed meal - though I regretted it shortly afterwards when everything arrived and was so delicious! Roasted Squash Salad: I don't think that my companions appreciated this dish much, but I absolutely loved it! The squash was roasted to be wonderfully creamy, and the arugula was coated in this umami-filled Thai dressing. You could really taste the dried shrimp and fish sauce, and I loved every bit of it. This dish has really inspired me to go home and experiment with these flavours, because the Asian fusion reminded me of home in a very modern way. I definitely consumed half the dish, but I'm not ashamed to admit it! Sinigang Wings: We ordered three dishes (15 pieces) to share among the 7 of us. Everyone at my table adored this dish - some even went so far to state that it was the "best wings" they've ever had! On my part, I found the wings very flavourful; the tamarind sauce with peanuts and chilies really shone through. However, it wasn't my preferred dish, as I thought the wings were too salty and saucy. Had to gulp down multiple glasses of water after consuming just one! Spicy Charred Brussels: Don't be fooled by the appearance of this dish... the brussel sprouts look blackened, saucy, and mushy, and they'rehidden under this fresh green bed, but are so delicious! The sprouts are coated generously in this very salty and spicy oyster sauce, but there's a very rich and earthy flavour coming from the anchovies. My companion kept asking incredulously, "Is there meat in this dish?!" but all the flavour definitely came from the crispy anchovies. We got two orders of this, and everyone really enjoyed it. Rice w/ Mushrooms: This was my least liked dish of the night - the taste was quite bland. Perhaps it would have been better to start with this dish due to the subdued flavours, as the richness and saltiness of all the other dishes probably overpowered the profile of this dish. The slow-cooked egg didn't really mix well with the rice (maybe they could consider a poached egg), and the porcini flavours didn't really come through. Market Fish Curry: This came with Malaysian roti and jasmine rice, and was by far everyone's pick of the night (we ended up getting three orders!). Though I forgot what type of fish it was that night (some sort of trout) but it stayed warm in the hot stone pot. The curry was sinfully creamy (probably had a can of coconut cream in each pot), and I loved the hidden mustard greens. I did find that there were too many peanuts though - filled me up much too fast. Grilled Bavette: The steak was very well-marinated, and there was an unexpected spicy kick to it! A little chewy/tough, but still very delicious. Unfortunately, it paled in comparison to all the other Asian dishes! Ricotta Donuts: These deep-fried goodies resembled Chinese style donuts, but by then I was too full to have an entire one. Wasn't my favourite though... To conclude - an amazing, indulgent meal! read more

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If I could give this place 6 stars, I would! Everything about this restaurant is AMAZING! My boyfriend and I came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant was dimly lit and pretty full. The service was wonderful. The servers were attentive and extremely friendly. Their cocktail menu was quite interesting, so we got two of their cocktails which were delicious. We continued to order 4 dishes and a dessert. The Ode to Rangoon was INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS! Definitely a must tried. My next favourite was the Apple Cider Donuts. They were SO GOOD!!! Nothing we had wasn't amazing. The Queso with Chips and potato dish were also great. My boyfriend got the wings which he really enjoyed. It looks like they change their menu every so often. This is a highly recommended restaurant. The food and service was AMAZING!!! read more

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I love this place. There's a certain charm to it. It's pretty dim with a bunch of random items decorating the restaurant. The servers are casual but friendly and the service is a bit slow. Everyone is having a good time, going at their own pace so I don't mind the slower service. I think the vibe is what does it for me here. It's just super chill. The first time I came was a few years ago and I remember thinking oh wow, there are so many flavours that I don't usually get to taste or I haven't had before. The food was very interesting and exciting. The server mentioned it was the last day they would be serving their fish curry before they change the menu so obviously we had to get it. It ended up being my favourite dish. I recently came back and it happened to be on the night of the snow storm. Arrived at 8:30pm and I was surprised the restaurant was almost full. They have a bunch of craft beers if that's what you're into. I prefer non-alcoholic drinks and they were out of their lime kombucha so they ended up making something similar to the lime kombucha. No complaints. It was yummy so I got a second Fried Green Tomatoes ($15) - Comes with four pieces, battered in some hard crispy stuff with a ricotta, tomato, basil spread. It wasn't bad but nothing to be impressed about. I wasn't really a fan of the crispy layer. The texture of it was like eating something that went stale. Mussels Marseille ($23) - Bouillabaisse was spicier than I expected. Came with two slices of sourdough, each one loaded with saffron spread. Definitely too much spread. You could wipe it off and have enough to cover another slice. I wasn't impressed with this dish either. Chantrelle & Shitake & New potato ($17) - Their version of a poutine. The potatoes were done well and were crispy on the outside. Didn't think there were enough mushrooms. I wasn't a huge fan of this dish either though. 2:45am Fried Rice ($22) - I wouldn't order this but everyone around me was getting served this dish and it felt like everyone knew something I didn't. Apparently the sauce was very spicy and there would be no way I could handle it (FYI, I can't handle spice) so I didn't try any. That's also probably why I thought the rice was a little bland (sauce was served on the side). Others around me were all raving about it though so maybe the sauce makes all the difference. Apple Cider Donuts ($12) - Comes with three pieces and I didn't like it. Very dense. There's a thing apple slice on top of each donut. Our Friend Trevor's Truffles ($4) - For two pieces. They're real tiny, probably the same size as the tip of my finger but I really loved it. Even considered getting another order of them but also had to take into account that they were $4.00 for 2 seconds of happiness, 10 if you stretch it out. If I based this only on the first time, I would definitely give them 5 stars. I didn't really like the food this time but the vibe and the staff are still super cool. I would definitely come again because I'm a believer. *Pictures didn't turn out great. Phone was acting up. Oops. read more

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This is a 3.5 review not 3. This spot is tucked away in a far off land I like to call east, east side Toronto. I had been dying to go and very happy I made the trek. It's a solid three for me for several reasons. Although the food was good of the dishes that astounded me it was not what I anticipated for the cuisines influence. The chicken and duck liver mousse was incredible. Absolutely would order again. Flavour profile on point. Smooth, delicious yet not too rich. Paired well with the filipino bread of pandesal. Another stand out was the sunchoke skewers. Usually not a big of fan of these but I am a believer if they could taste this good. Another fave was the roasted squash salad. An interesting combination of roasted acorn, pumpkin seed pesto, thai dressing and arugula. It had this spicy zing to it. Hard to explain but I almost would say this was a tie for my favourite dish. The pork skewers I have today were disappointing. It made my eyeballs roll back from something in the marinade that was excessive. It was the one dish I was completely looking forward and let me down the most. They ran out of the ingredients for the drink I had wanted so I settled for the Thai Gin Fizz. I couldn't finish it. Maybe it was the lime leaf infusion then more lime on top of it. Didn't seem to balance for me and somewhat turned me off drinking it. The ginger in it was fine but we definitely found it off. I will say super knowledgeable server. She knew her beer and the technicalities behind them to impress someone like me that knows nothing. Would I go back? Not sure. I'm glad I went but I can't say I'm dying to go back. read more

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We went to Lake Inez for the first time last night.We were warmly welcomed and the menu and format were explained by our server.the service throughout the meal was excellent.We ordered 4 plates and shared each one .We were very impressed with the variety of the flavors in each dish .We enjoyed our meal very much .The restaurant was very busy but that did not effect the great level of service we were given.Its a very funky ambiance inside a very plain storefront on Gerrard East. We loved our whole experience and will be back soon. read more

An excerpt from a longer review. "Service was laid back and efficient. When it came to the food, our server was well-informed about the dishes and their ingredients. I was impressed that she could rhyme off the definition of "arare cracker" without sounding like it had been rehearsed. The menu had five sections: snacks, smaller shared plates, larger shared plates, starch and desserts. Chef Robbie Hojilla (Harbord Room, Hudson Kitchen) creatively profiled many regions and flavours of Asia in the menu--from Japan to Thailand. My guest and I were drawn to almost everything. First to arrive were the Japanese deviled eggs ($6 for two pieces)--a mixture of creamy golden yolks, kewpie mayo and yuzu kosho. These were not the deviled eggs your mum would take to a potluck in the 90s. Nori and roe garnishes took this snack staple of the past into the present. One bite satisfied my appetite, as well as my nostalgia." read more

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CUSTOMER SERVICE: Every staff was very helpful with our questions with the Menu, their attitude was very positive and upbringing. Waiter constantly checked if we were okay and refilled our drinks. FOOD: BC Snapper Curry, Beef Short Ribs, Thai Winter Vegetable Salad, and Ube Cheesecake. EVERY order was SOOO good. It was a fusion, yes, but it was so unique that I wish the serving size was bigger. The only downfall is the wait time was very long and the serving portion is too small. My most favorite part was the Ube Cheesecake. LIKE WOW. Words cannot explain that this is the best cheesecake I've ever tasted. Every bite I just had to close my eyes and imagine beautiful fireworks. I WOULD HIGHLY recommend. Just be prepared for small portions. Order a lot of dishes in order to avoid longer wait time. And oh yeah, their beer was good too! read more

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went to the mystery menu on the rooftop patio last night. We had incredibly interesting dishes with complex delicious taste. The patio as well as inside has great energy and vibe. read more

Saw some great reviews on yelp and was excited when I got the chance to visit this restaurant. Came here for dinner on a weekday with a few friends. We ordered multiple dishes to share - the Japanese devil eggs, honey garlic adobo wings, Filipino BBQ pork skewer, chicken liver mousse, seafood kaldereta, and the beef short ribs. Our favourites were the BBQ pork skewers and the beef short ribs. Both of them were very tender and juicy - highly recommend. The rest of the dishes were good but nothing exceptional for the price. It wasn't busy on the night that we went but it took us a while to get the attention of the server when we tried to order, have our water refilled and get the cheque, therefore we were a little disappointed. It was an alright experience but not sure if I'll come back. read more

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Can't recommend this place highly enough. We tried the mystery patio and it was by far my favourite dining experience in Toronto. The food was incredible, of course, but the service and many personal stories from the host were what really made the experience. Will be back again soon to try their regular menu! read more

I've had this place bookmarked for a while and finally had an excuse to go when a friend from out of town visited. It was a trek to the east side for me, however I was glad I did. The restaurant was cozy and had really great decor. The food was a solid 3.5/5 for me, however the service & restaurant was a 4.5/5 for me. Because one of our dishes took a bit longer, we were given a free dish as well! The beef tartare with nori was absolutely amazing. A solid 4.5/5 and I highly recommend getting this dish if it's still on the menu. The devilled eggs were surprisingly great too, with umami flavour, a 3/5. We also got the gyoza dish, which was a bit on the underwhelming side, but still pretty good - I'd give that a 3/5 as well. At that point, we were quite full, but our last dish included ribs and rice. We ended up taking that home, but that was a solid 4/5. I would definitely order this again! Overall, I'm glad I went here after having wanted to for so long, but not sure if it's something I'd revisit casually. I'd still recommend it to others! read more

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Is too cool for school. We reserved a week in advance for 7:30 on a Sunday, after cross-referencing Eater and Yelp. The place was about half full. The very gracious host, who doubled as our server, seated us at a four top saying most of the reservations for parties of 2, like us. Started with a Swartwaal - South African blood orange tinged cocktail. La Portena had her usual white wine by the glass. The dished are idiosyncratic and increase in size and price as you go down the menu. I have a feeling they change often, but here is what we had mid-month October. We began with a sort of Mediterranean plate of hummus, Jerusalem artichoke,etc. This came with heavenly homemade chips - they could easily sell these on their own. Recommended. Next up was a tuna tataki, topped with alfalfa sprouts. This one puzzled me - the effect was more negitoro than tataki. I would skip this one on a reboot. Mussels came third and they were outstanding. Instead of a broth they were in a sort of soupe de poisson/bouillabaise that had been thickened - probably with yogurt and cream and thus ate like a chowder. (sorry for the Fierism). Along for the ride were two rafts of toast, smeared with a great aioli. A great dish, rich and quite filling. Our last big plate reminded me of Austrian food - chanterelles, potatoes, chicken skin nuggets, and halloumi. Rich and tasty - my only complaint is not enough chanterelles -- which were partially substituted with another mushroom - could have been cremini- could have been button. Still a very savory and satisfying dish. The richness of the mussels and the mushroom dish precluded a dessert order. For those in this position, the house offers (vegan?) truffles from a related business - a matcha one was just what the doctor ordered. I loved the bluesy/funk soundtrack and in particular the Shuggie Otis - they went deep for that selection. read more

Been here twice in the past week. Not sorry. It's my new favourite restaurant and I'll be back again soon. The food is amazing. I've had the wings, pork skewers, pasta, short ribs, roti, chicken liver, eggs...nothing was not great. The best part is the sizing of the plates: the small shared plates are small, medium are medium, and large are very substantial (Grey Gardens, take notes). The server is laid back but efficient, super friendly and professional. Room is loud but in a fun way, and the bathrooms are excellent (I'm a sucker for a great bathroom!). Drinks are good, wish they had a bit of a longer cocktail choice, but I'm sure they'd make you whatever. Ugh. So far East but this place is worth a trek, trust me. Reservations suggested. read more

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I had no idea this restaurant existed in the heart of Little India on the east end of Toronto. And boy was I glad my bf found it and took me here for my birthday! Being a big fan of food, I was not disappointed. I had the best tasting wings here, it was saucy with the right touch of heat! The brussel sprouts were perfectly charred and with the tight amount of crunch. The curry we had was probably great too but I have trouble remembering how it tasted (that's what happens when I decide to write reviews months later). Definitely get the donuts, they so soooooooooo good - three was enough for us but I secretly wanted it all to myself! read more

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Food and service were amazing! My friend and I shared Japanese deviled eggs, pork skewers, wings and Sichuan style lamb pasta. All of the dishes were flavorful and tasty, especially the pork skewers and lamb pasta. The lamb pasta combines western and Chinese elements perfectly and is hard to find elsewhere in Toronto. The ube cheesecake is also unique, earthy and delicious. Location is a bit off and I think the indoor design can be improved. But will definitely return to try other items. read more

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First time dining here! Have tried popping in a few times over the years and delighted to finally get a seat. Food is fabulous, the decor is funky and cute and works really well. Service is very good. Very inventive and unique dishes that surprIsed and delighted. Yum read more

Great space, awesome customer service, and amazing food! We went as a group, and we ordered couple of things to share. Hands down, the group really enjoyed the Japanese deviled eggs. We can easily eat 10 pieces per person. The duck leg congee was our second favorite, Lake Inez definitely elevated the concept of congee to another level. These are the other dishes we had and they were all very good: - charred Brussels sprouts - lumpia - roti - fish curry - chiffon cake - coconut sorbet We'll definitely be back to try out their other dishes!! read more

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Just came by for cocktails and beer, so I can't necessarily vouch for their food. Based on my limited knowledge of the place, I am eager to make a return to try their menu. Drinks: Had 3 cocktails from them. All of them were pretty good. Don't exactly remember what they were called though. It was strictly just drinks and dessert at the time of my visit as they already did last call for the kitchen. Gives me a excuse to come back a second time to try their snack menu. Overall it was a pleasant experience. Based on the drinks alone I would recommend it. read more

This place is going to be my next favourite location! It is an amazing spot, great atmosphere, great service, fantastic food and drinks! A MUST IN THE CITY! read more

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I usually don't like Asian fusion, but this one was pretty interesting. The storefront looks so sketchy and unassuming, almost abandoned and not a place you'd want to step inside. But once inside, it's a transformed, beautifully renovated restaurant with a very interesting mosaic by the beer taps. Food portions are small, but you're there for a tasting and sampling experience, rather than a filling meal. Beer selection is quite good for the beer lover, lots of local and sour beers. read more

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US friends visiting Toronto made us go here. WHAT A FANTASTIC IDEA! We were a bit skeptical because the menu seemed like a mix of Japanese, Spanish and fusion food that could not possibly go well together. So we started with some of their deviled eggs, thinking it a safe choice. We also ordered some beet salad. OMG! the two dishes were SO AMAZING, that we ordered the WHOLE menu. Don't worry, the menu is not that big. There was not a single dish that was not amazing! Every dish rocked! I love to cook and everybody in my family is an amazing cook, so I LOVE when I can go to a restaurant that can do it so much better than I can. I traveled a bit around the world and this place is definitely world class. We had one deliciously fantastic experience after another. We ordered the French hard cider, which we joked about it being like liquid blue cheese. It was such a great cider we kept drinking it down! The servers were incredibly friendly, had no trouble explaining the food, and seem to enjoy us loving the food as if we had been at their home. Our glasses were never empty, and they were quick to offer ways to adapt to the one or two allergies my friends brought along. If you are one of those people that judges a restaurant by its atmosphere, this place is done in a funky way that reminded me of down-home restaurants from the 80's, either that, or I did not care. The food is what you come here for, and we were impressed. Thank you Lake Inez staff for such a great experience! read more

Unfortunately I have to give a bad review mostly for the really bad service. I have been a server now for over 15 years and nothing erks me more than bad service. We sat at a dirty table ( our fault we chose it so not to be so close to the next couple) this really annoyed the server I guess. She came over, didn't greet us and just started cleaning the table. So I decided I'd say " hello how are you" to her instead. Great start. The rest of the night we were dead to her, she was non existent. Never once to came to see how our food was ( food was ok, I won't exactly be running back). Didn't see if we needed another drink when I was finished, I had to flag someone down. And the list goes on....... A shame. read more

The only mystery in this Mystery Dinner is why anyone would pay money to eat here. The "6 course" dinner had no through-line, and seemed to be more focused on the owner's dating history than the food; which might have been ok - except for the price of the night. While the cardboard and electric heater ambience is charming (*note - do not dress for a cold night - the heat is overwhelming) the lack-luster taste of every note (no heat, no sour, no bitter) only exacerbates the "I'm trying too hard" vibe. Mashed potatoes - hyped to be something more - at least filled the void in our stomaches left open by fish wrapped fish encased in cabbage with a cream sauce - not a joke. The dessert, which should have been easy, had such a grainy mouth feel I just wanted it out. Also, enough with the dulce, nori, kelp....etc,e etc. You wil reek of smoke - Don't go. read more

I've never been here before so I can't compare the food to the previous chef's creations, but my visit today gets a 5/5 star rating! Apparently they just changed the menu last week. We tried everything on the menu except for the Mussels, and I left very full and happy. Before I get to the food - this restaurant is pretty far from the downtown core (east of Little India) and has an unassuming storefront - you would hardly notice it walking by. The cocktails are interesting and the beer/wine list is great (they have Blood Brothers!) I would strongly recommend the following menu items: - Bistek tartare - like an asian take on beef tartare - SO GOOD - Chicken liver mousse with plum and house-made milk break - MUST GET; CAN I HAS LIVER MOUSSE EVERY DAY - Pork tonkatsu - Corn on the cob - Japanese sausage roll thingie - I forget what it's called There is only one dessert, a take on Halo Halo, and it's worth getting. In addition to the delicious food I really loved the service. There was an abundance of water at all times. The servers were attentive and helpful in answering questions about the menu as well as crafting cocktails based solely on our drink preferences. They were also hilarious and friendly. I would go back! read more

We walked in at 7pm on a Saturday and the place was packed! We were lucky to get a table due to a cancellation. The service was great, the drinks were delicious and the dishes were brought one at a time which I appreciate. Everthing we had was surprising and delicious. The falafel was crispy and delicious, the steak tartar was sweet and savory, the pork was flavorful. Would definetly recommend. read more

What a gem of the East! Shout to Jodi at Blue Crow Gallery for sending us here. This Asian fusion place is the perfect combination of friendly and attentive service, and eclectic ambience and transcendently delicious food. Japanese Deviled Eggs were a spiced Asian take on a favourite. The bb Mountain Salad combined sublime avocado coconut cream with a light vinaigrette, Filipino style Mussels exploded with rich cheddar. And the fish curry was a perfect red curry, spiced and creamy perfection. Rounded out with a unique cocktail list and a selection of amazing ciders and beers, I think Lake Inez is a fast fav! read more

I really wanted to like this place considering I'm Filipino and was hoping the dishes would do it justice. It seems like such a popping place from the parties they host with an interesting flair, however I tried booking a table for 2 for a special birthday and then the night of - they didn't have my name on the list. It was funny in a sense because on the one hand, prior to that day I had a "weird" feeling come over me that I should probably call them to reconfirm my reservation. But on the other hand, I was like nahh let me give them the benefit of the doubt.. Why would I need to call?? The lesson - Never discredit your gut instinct because they never included my name for that night. Anyway, upon recognizing their error, they apologized, sat us down as soon as possible, and served us 2 glasses of champagne for free or something of that nature, I can't remember the drink. We ordered a bunch of food, that we both felt missed the spot when it came to having that Filipino flavour we were hoping to taste so I was a little bummed about that. The tables are very close by so it's not a very intimate setting, other than the dimmest light setting possible. The crowd is loud during peak times so talking to each other is kind of challenging if you're not used to projection. Needless to say, my throat was hurting at the end of the ordeal due to shouting on different levels I'm not used to and left unsatisfied from the food. I will give them a thumbs up for having some hearty, marinated meats that fall easily off the bone, but alas my search for unique but comforting Filipino dishes are still out there, other than a few dime a dozen joints in Toronto. read more

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It's so difficult coming to a city where you have so many great places to dine. So I was referred to Lake Inez and was a bit skeptical at first because of the very limited menu and the service started out pretty slow. But service picked up and after the first couple of apps it became increasingly clear that this was one of Toronto's best kept secrets. We started with the amazing deviled eggs and chicken wings. The table next to us ordered the eggplant and grilled cauliflower and they both looked tasty. We shared the fish curry soup that was full of tantalizing flavors and was so delicious that was disappointed that we shared. I hated reaching the end of the dish still wanting more. I got a chance to speak candidly with Zac the GM who definitely appears very passionate about his restaurant and has a keen palette when it comes to flavorful good food. They have an array of local beers and tempting cocktails that are a must try as an addition before and during your meal. I rated this local neighborhood gem a five star because of the professionalism knowledgeable friendly staff and amazing dishes at a great price point and smart management. Will definitely eat here again. read more

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It's rare I give a place 5/5, I'd say 10/5 just to emphasis how off the charts this place is! A gem in little India, tasteful and subtle resto front, you almost don't know it's there. The decor inside is wonderful and cozy, the food is incredible!!! All the flavors completely eachother perfectly without being over powering, meats are cooked perfectly! I won't bother with specific dishes I had bc this resto changes it's menu periodically which I love!!! This is a place I see myself coming to all the time and makes me want to visit often to try something new and loving it!! I'm so glad this place come to the neighborhood!! read more

Food was fantastic. We had the chicken liver mouse, the sausage roll (which was one of the best things I've ever eaten such a good idea), the anti-antipasto (that ricotta was to die for) and the ribs. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Lake Inez has a great selection of craft beer and to my surprise, an excellent menu selection as well. Everything that we ordered was right on point. I forgot to take pictures of everything because we ate it so quickly. The adobo wings were sticky and delicious. Their house made spam which comes in bite size pieces of sticky rice and slaw was super flavourful. The watermelon salad with frisee and XO sauce was refreshing, flavourful and had so many textures (crunchy, watery, chewy). For the main, we ordered the fish curry. The fish was perfectly cooked and the curry was good. For dessert the ube cheesecake was light with peach compote. Their creativity in mixing different Asian ingredients with western cooking made for a fun and flavourful meal! read more

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I just went to Lake Inez for the mytery patio experience. I had high expectations and they were blown away. Best dining experience I've ever had. The owners passion shines through the entire time. The food and drinks were paired perfectly along with stories and music. Would 10/10 recommend!! read more

Sexy draft list and popping sultry eats. Highly recommend whether going for drinks or food. Hopefully both. read more

Lake Inez - Bars Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Thanks for a great dinner! The Margo cocktail was superb and we really loved our selections for 2: the wicked persimmon salad, the super flavourful and rich gyoza pies and the succulent pork ribs. The flavours are right up our alley! Thanks to Lindsay and the team for great service too. We'll definitely be back. With a group so we can share the whole menu! Thanks again Francoise and Liza, East York read more

A small group of us came here on a Tuesday night and had a marvelous experience with the dishes. Since this restaurant is located in Little Indian community, one would wonder about the concept and the style of the dishes served here. Even though the person who organized this dinner had already given us a brief idea of what dining experience would be like, most of us were still questioning about the type of dishes that were listed on the menu, curious expectation were definitely set on most of our minds. Even the decor inside made the restaurant seem different why being set in the middle of the Indian and similar stores nearby. Our group sat at a spacious and cozy booth which gave some of us a good view of the "lack of" street life on Gerrad Street. And once our server with the character worth taking note of gave us the food and drinks menus, it did take awhile for some of us to decide on our choices. Many of the dishes involved different Asian cooking methods and some of them were familiar items that were given a different style of preparing them. A lot of the menu items sounded tempting so four people out of the group decided to share the $45 tasting menu while the rest of us order individual plates. For myself I picked the Dry-Aged Beef Lumpia, Chicken Liver Mousse accompanied by triangles of toasted Challah Bread and pairing of grilled Beef Short Ribs with the Malaysian Style Roti. I had been craving for most of these dishes so I wanted to see what the takes on all these items were. The filling for the Lumpias were delicately wrapped in wonton wrappers and came with a dip of Banana Ketchup, something that I didn't want to try when I used to live in the Philippines but that day it was a good chance to see what it tasted like and it was also made in-house. The presentation for the Chicken Liver Mousse was interesting because it came in a small mason jar and a thin layer of fat sealing it made it look like a scented candle. The mousse and the Challah bread were also accompanied by a clementine marmalade and a Szechuan chili oil. Combining all four of these items together resulted in an interesting combination of flavors. I do wish that the flavor of the chicken liver had been stronger in the mousse because the flavor of the marmalade overpowered it. But it was fun alternating between slathering the three items onto the Challah bread getting a slightly different taste each time. The short ribs looked similarly prepared in the Korean style of cooking Bulgogi or Galbi but the presentation for the dish was very impressive. Each portion of the short ribs came placed on the mashed kimchi which looked like a spicy sweet potato mash. The visual point of the presentation was a hefty bunch of Butter Lettuce leaves on the side. And the two plates that came out looked like decoration that are fixed on a Picture Hat, that graces the heads of women in picture on those magazines like Royalty and Majesty. And for people who have experience Korean BBQ dining, you simple ate the ribs by wrapping them up in the lettuce leaves with a bit of the accompanying condiments. The entire dish was just heavenly. Everyone in the group loved what they ate... until it was time for dessert and things took on a funny turn. The group who had the tasting menu also got to try the two desserts that were part of the courses: the Lemon Chiffon cake made with the Calamansi curd and the Coconut Meringue. Someone else also had the Lemon Chiffon cake and it was nice to see some specks of lime peel on the "broken shards" of meringue that garnished the cake pieces. The sorbet was served like a sundae with about four different toppings:caramelized bananas, pineapple chunks, roasted peanuts and chopped dried durian flesh. Most in the group tasted the cakes without much fuss. They either liked it or weren't so sure about the lemony flavors in the cakes and meringue. But it was the Coconut Sorbet that were got everyone taste buds shooting off on several different scales! While most of the other dishes were consumed alone by each person who ordered them, the Sorbet ended up being passed around the table so everyone could get a taste of it. It seemed that the flavors in the toppings sort of clashed instead of mingling well each other to result in one collective enhancing flavor. But the one thing that almost everyone agreed on was that the anticipated coconut flavor was absent from the sorbet and noone could really detect where the durian had ended up. So it was this dessert that got everyone just deconstructing and analyzing every flavor component in the entire dish. If it hadn't been for the lack of coconut flavor from the sorbet, this dessert would have probably saved itself from becoming an amusing disappointment. Our Server must have been chuckling inside while he was listening to the several feedbacks about the sorbet alone. I'd still go back to Lake Inez to share different plates with friends :-) read more

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Amazing food, epic draft and bottle list, great vibe. Overall a great spot for dinner or just drinks. Menu was super unique and very tasty. Brussels sprouts & Snapper curry a must! Great addition to the neighbourhood!! Expect many more visits in my future. read more

Everything about this place is tops. Great feel, really interesting menu. Everyone I talked to was very knowledgable about the menu and the wide variety of beers. I was especially impressed with how they were able to adjust some menu items to account for allergies to fish and nuts. I can't say enough great things about the place. They've even made me like brussel sprouts!! read more

One of the best new spots on the East end. Loved them since the Wren. :) wings were amazing, salad was terrific but the best of all is their tremendous beer selection from Torontos top craft breweries. They've got lots of beers I can't find anywhere but the breweries. The atmosphere is terrific and the nondescript door and tile work inside is phenomenally done. read more

Came here to celebrate friends birthday it was listed as one of Air Canada - Canada's Best New Restaurant 2017. The restaurant is listed as Asian more like Asian fusion there were touches of Filipino and Asian aspects to the dishes ingredients I guess although I didn't drink I noticed a large selection of beer on the wall and a large drink list the menu is average size small large dishes to share can you could have rice on the side the server was very nice in the informative recommended a new dish for us which was the chicken he had never tried it but he said it's looks really good it's like stuff chicken with stuff sausage we had that it was delicious overall very interesting choices and dishes would definitely recommend it read more

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Love this place! Great atmosphere, amazing food and excellent service. Came to Lake Inez with 11 others to celebrate a friend's birthday. Our server was awesome and handled our group superbly. Great selection of craft beers and cocktails. The shared dishes were varied and delicious! They were able to cater to our vegetarian needs as well. I especially loved the Fried Green Tomatoes and Fried Rice. I highly recommend and will definitely return. read more