This was a great place to grab a takeout meal. Decided to come here after reading all the great…read morereviews and was not disappointed! I ordered the hibachi beef short ribs after asking the cashier what their most popular dishes were. The short ribs were very tasty and came with some sauces on the side. It came with rice (I chose fried rice) and some veggies. There are also a few seats inside if you prefer to dine in!

I've been coming here for several years, since they first opened. I can tell you that not much has…read morechanged. The food is still deliciously good and the chef/owner, John, is still a great guy and a great chef. Although prices have crept up due to inflation, the meals are still very reasonably priced and the portions are still generous. On this visit, I had the Hibachi Angus Steak, one of my favourite dishes. The tender steak is grilled on the flat top with onions, mushrooms, and broccoli, and served over rice. Simple, delicious, and priced right at only $12.99! Give them a try!

Beautiful decor, attentive staff, delicious food!…read more I came with an associate for late lunch after a workshop. The staff were phenomenal. Made sure allergies and preferences were accounted for. When I was moving some black sesame on the mango sticky rice for a photo, they even came rushing over to make sure I didn't find anything unsavory in my dish. We all had a chuckle.

We came here for Easter sunday lunch. The restaurant has a nice modern and clean decor…read more We made a reservation in advance but there were some available tables when we arrived. We all ordered one dish and the prices range from $18 - $28 depending on the protein. I tried the Pad garlic pepper beef $21. I was very surprised to find out steamed rice (extra $3) is not served with your entree. My wife ordered the Thai basil chicken and mother-in-law had the chicken green curry. Overall the food portion is decent and flavours are alright. The thai ice tea was good as well. In terms of dining experience, we had to follow up several times to get our take out order and containers. I know this restaurant recently opened about 2 months ago so there's room for improvement. In terms of larger groups of 6 people or more the menu indicates a mandatory gratuity of 18%. I am not a fan of the mandatory gratuity and should be left to the client. If you're looking for some Thai cuisine with good portions and depth of flavours, then this place might be for you. Some may find this place on the pricier side.

Horn Dawgs does a brisk take out business, and I can understand why…read more We ordered the Puppy Dawg Meal and got an amazing quantity of food. Jenna, who took my order, was friendly and professional, efficient, but willing to give her time and opinion to help me decide on the order. Now that's good service. This was my first time here, and it is great to have some quality BBQ so close by in Pickering. Main event: The Ribs. These ribs are amazing. I had them sauced with the terrific house sauce (sauce so good that I bought a jarful - Jenna told me that they just made it this morning!). The ribs are tender, but have a nice tug and chew so that you know it's meat (as opposed to the fall-off-the-bone, melt in your mouth kind that make you feel like you are eating stewed meat - kind of like what happens when I make ribs for my family). The sauce complimented the meat well, enhancing the flavour while allowing the porky rib quality to shine through. I can't say enough about them. The chicken was as close to perfect as I have had. On its own, some might call it under spiced, but you can add that yourself. Personally, I like it just as Horn Dawgs makes it: a simple, very crispy, savoury coating with moist chicken inside. The white meat was really juicy and tasty! Pulled pork was great. Some nice, crispy, lightly charred bits to give some contrast to the moist pork meat. We have quite a bit left over, because everyone was all over the ribs and the chicken. My advice about the pork: ask for your sauces (of course I recommend the house sauce) on the side, so that, if you have left-overs, the sauce doesn't make them soggy. Just sauce each portion to your preference, just after preparing the portion. Our sides also lived up to the expectations set by the mains; smooth, creamy mashed potato, sweet and savoury cornbread; really stand-out baked beans, with a sweet but smoky flavour; fries that actually tasted like potatoes! To top it off, excellent service, easy parking and (for me) a convenient location. It is somewhat hidden behind a Thai food restaurant. It is just east of the Pickering Go station. Great Service and great food! If you are in the Pickering area and craving some BBQ, skip the big chain restaurants (abundant in Pickering) and head on over to Horn Dawgs! Support a local business and have some top notch food all at the same time! Righteous, and tasty! All they need to do is adopt a pup, feature his story, and then, Romeo, I will be your Juliet! P.S. A week or two later, I made some ribs myself and sauced them with the jar of sauce that i bought at Horn Dawgs. Perfect! I can see why this sauce has won awards.

I think its new management... Everything taste like old oil…read moreand too oily. I used to love ordering here but i went back 3 weeks ago and i was a bit dissapointed.

Got food delivery from here and I am blown away!…read more I wanted one thing and one thing only - beef patties! On food delivery platforms you're able to either get your beef patties as singles, dozens, fresh (hot), or frozen. I opted for a dozen of fresh baked once patties and they still got delivered pretty warm when I got them. Got the mild beef patties and I was truely blown away by the flakiness of the pastry but more so super impressed by the amount of beef filling in these. I thought the filling to flake ratio was perfect for my liking. The mild beef pattie just has a tiny kick of spice, so I'd definitely be getting spicy or extra spicy next time I order from here again. I'm super impressed and can't wait to get more here! Definitely worth checking out.

I am officially hooked on their sandwich! I am not a huge sandwich lover, but Allwyn's jerk pork…read moresandwich is soo good that whenever I am in the area and need a quick bite, it's the first thing I think about. I get mine extra spicy (still could be hotter) with lots of coleslaw. Enrobed in perfectly soft coco bread, juicy chunks of jerk pork really shine with the refreshing crunch of the creamy coleslaw for a perfect bite. -1 star for the extra spicy not being hot enough.

Yardies always hits. Love the jerk chicken and jerk pork. I think they changed up the space to…read moreremove most of the seating, so it's more of a grab and go spot. Patties are from Michidean!

Decent Food, Disappointing Value…read more The food at Yardie's is decent--But for roughly $27, the portion size was shockingly small. I received a small serving of ackee & saltfish, three dumplings, and a tiny half-cup of provisions. The flavors were good, but the value is not. The serving was so conservative that it barely felt like a complete meal, especially for the price. I was left dissatisfied and still hungry. It's hard to recommend when you get so little for your money.

Quality burger place with friendly service. The burger was juicy and paired well with a milkshake…read more Would definitely come back again.

Amazingly, this place has been in Pickering since the mid-1960's, longer than I've been in…read morePickering, or even alive for that matter! For ages, we passed by Big M, noting its classic retro vibe and steady flow of customers. For years, we brushed off the recommendations of Pickering friends, but now, we have finally decided to stop by for a burger. There is outdoor seating only, so in the winter, Big M is a take-out only restaurant. Nevertheless, it was doing a brisk business at 6:00 on a Saturday. We each ordered Banquet Burgers (cheese and bacon). My husband and daughter ordered fries; I went for onion rings. They also each ordered a milkshake. Our opinion was united in that the burgers, shakes, fries and onion rings were exactly what the traditional, retro décor would lead us to expect. You'll not find surprising toppings or artisanal brioche buns at Big M, nor will you encounter the trending smash-burger. Rather, Big M succeeds because it delivers a fantastic version of the sort of burger that your Dad or Grandpa might have grilled up, or the burgers from that retro diner that you parents may or may not have dropped by on their way to the cottage that your family may or may not have visited or owned. Even if these weren't part of your childhood experiences, Big M serves up great traditional fare. Our burgers were made to order as we watched, and had a pleasantly browned and smoky finish, flame-licked by the grill, fresh, tasty toppings. The burger patty itself was neither thick nor thin, but classic 1/2 inch or so. The toasted Kaiser roll stayed crispy, and survived the trip home without getting soggy. The onion rings were the old fashioned, somewhat ponderous kind, as opposed to a lighter tempura style batter, and I relied on my husband to finish eating them on my behalf. But that substantial batter was exactly the right choice to pair with a traditional burger. The shakes were also traditional milk shakes, as opposed to, simply, "shakes", which may or may not contain actual milk or ice cream. The take-away: Big M is what it appears to be, a classic diner offering simple, diner-style fare. As such, it delivers a satisfying meal that more than meets the expectations: words like retro, traditional and home-style spring to mind. If you are in search of a trending, cheffy and possibly pricy experience (and I do tend to flock to those, when budget permits!), then Big M is probably not for you. However, for well-executed, basic, down to earth cooking, Big M serves up an excellent retro experience at a reasonable price. I'll be back to try the Whistle Dog (cheese and bacon) and the Canadian burger (Cheese and Peameal), plus another order of those indulgent onion rings.

I'm really happy that I went to Chuuk. I've been there before in the past but haven't been since I…read morestarted writing reviews for Yelp! only due to time constraints and not being in the area. However last night I had the pleasure of visiting the restaurant on a Tuesday night and it was a packed house! Service was excellent, going above and beyond to welcome me at the door, take care of me throughout the evening and our server was incredibly knowledgeable about the entire menu. They were happy all night, a pleasure to interact with and be around. The food was delicious, I had an assortment of Tacos including the Baja fish tacos and Birria tacos which I recommend. They were delicious, well portioned for the price and packed full of flavour. I really enjoyed the Baja fish overall, they were fresh, seasoned, tasty. For the main course I had the Pescado Maui Maui. It was savoury, and it lit up my mouth with each bite. Rounding out the meal was the dessert, which were churros and Tres Leches cupcake. I found the cupcake to be better overall but both were sweet and scrumptious. The churros were a bit stiff and not as doughy as I thought but they still delivered. I'm glad I've been back to Chuuk and I'm glad I'll be going back to check out their patio during the warmer months.

We went last Friday to Chuuk…read more The restaurant is a nice upscale Mexican restaurant that has a chic casual vibe Service tonight was great Our server was there throughout checking in and letting us know when the food would be ready Very friendly We had two starters We had the guac and chips along with the cassava fries Both were excellent ....especially loved the cassava fries...the chipotle dip was a nice added touch My wife had the sikil pac salad ...which is a beet salad....she liked it though the grainy sauce she didn't take too much to....she liked the charred lettuce The achiote chicken was simply amazing The chicken was awesome...perfectly spiced and nice and tender I shared some with my wife and she even liked it and said she would order it next time Rice and avocado were great and loved the fried plantain Experience was great and would definitely come back again

Bad food and bad service. They got my order completely wrong and then told me it's what I asked for.read more

I stumbled upon this place today while walking around my neighbourhood. I love Indian food so, of…read morecourse, I had to investigate. Apparently, they've only been open a couple of weeks. Walking in, the space is mostly kitchen, with no seating (under COVID conditions). The previous (burger) restaurant that occupied this space before had only two tables of two and a counter in the window. There are currently two tables of four set up under a tent in the parking spaces directly in front of the restaurant. These tables could have been cleaner. In addition to TV screens hanging from the ceiling, there is a large menu on the wall with (I'm guessing) their six most popular items. I ordered the Tandoori(?) chicken from this menu. It included two leg quarters, salad, rice, naan, and a drink for only $9.99. Not a bad deal. It took about fifteen minutes for my order to be completed. A few other customers were ahead of me, also waiting, some impatiently. Once ready, I sat at one of the tables out front. Hmmm, no napkins? Only a spoon to eat with? Where's my drink? Once I got that sorted, it was time to eat. The chicken was a tad on the dry side and the flavours a bit understated. The salad consisted of lettuce, cucumbers, and red onions. The naan was large and fresh. The rice was plentiful, nice and fluffy. I'm used to bolder flavours in Indian cuisine. Overall, it was just okay. I'm used to bold flavours but I found the chicken a bit underseasoned. While the food wasn't bad, it wasn't as good as I was anticipating. Hopefully, these issues will be sorted out in time. PS - The fly strips hanging in the restaurant were a bit of a turn off.

I love Japanese BBQ and I've been wanting to try Gyumono ever since they opened in my neighbourhood…read morea few months ago. I finally ended up going with my cousins recently and we all enjoyed it! Their AYCE menu offers lots of choices, and our meal included Sushi, Sashimi, Grilled Meats, Seafood, Desserts, and lots more. There were tons of choices, much more than we could eat, or even just try. Almost all the meats were thinly cut for quick cooking, and we chose not to have chicken because of the longer cooking time. We got our money's worth and everything tasted great! Although we got there early (4:30pm), this place was busy, and there were quite a few people waiting to get in when we were leaving. It's worth the wait! Despite being really busy, the service was really good - quick and friendly. Food was delivered very soon after ordering, and empty vessels were cleared quickly, all with a smile. Kudos to the staff! If you haven't yet discovered this type of dining, check them out at 1899 Brock Rd, in Pickering.

A great Japanese BBQ for the Pickering community…read more Service: - It was very busy for a holiday, Mother's Day. Obviously, we made a reservation a couple weeks in advance. So we only waited 5mins to be seated. Upon arriving, the electronic waitlist by front desk said 16 groups were waiting and when we left it said 28 group waiting. - some of the items we ordered took awhile to come out but the server said it's on the way soon due to backed up orders, but the rest showed up quite quick - one of the orders didn't show up, but I was full so I didn't care too much - they had a Photo Booth for Mother's Day which I thought was a nice perk - staff were quick to clear our empty dishes - our server changed out our grill 2-3 times which I appreciate - i appreciated ordering via QR code and that we could order using multiple phones, the interface was seamless overall Food: - Prime Kalbi and the Premium Beef Cubes were my favourites out of all the raw meat. I would get just those if I were to come back. They weren't too fatty. The other raw beef options were quite fatty. Also, I preferably the thinly sliced beef options since the thick beef options can be quite fatty and filling. - The Gyumono Roll and the Black Dragon Roll were tasty sushi rolls, and I like how you can modify each roll when you order them. - Their kimchi was very flavourful and probably the best out of all AYCE places I've been too - Their pineapple was sweet and fresh - Salmon sashimi tasted fresh - Fried milk bun with condensed milk was my favourite dessert that they had, their other desserts were as expected Ambience: - typical fast-paced - they sat us at a table with one grill for 5 people, it felt a bit cramped but it did the job

Caribbean Heat has long been one of my favourite dining spots in Pickering. Their Guyanese style…read moreChinese food is very flavourful, with generous portions, I come here all the time for their great value weekday combo plates. This time, I came with a group of friends, allowing us to order several dishes. Here's what we had: · Dungeness Crabs in Spicy Garlic · Lobster with Ginger and Green Onion · Alex Chicken with Veg Fried Rice · Special Chicken Fried Rice · Cantonese Chow Mein · Sweet and Sour Basa · Goat Curry with Roti · Beef Short Ribs · Pepper Shrimp · BBQ Duck · Mixed Vegetables · Hot and Sour Soup · Seafood Soup As often as I come here, this was my first time having some of these dishes. Everything was absolutely delicious, with the seafood dishes being the top favourites of our group. Their platters of two lobsters or two crabs for only $34.95 are a great deal, especially the crabs. Don't miss their Beef Short Ribs, Goat Curry, Goat Curry, and everything else on the list above. It was all excellent! You have to try it for yourself. Their menu is also Halal! To quench your thirst, they offer a range of soft drinks, including Caribbean favourites, as well as adult beverages - wine, spirits, beer, etc. Their buckets of (5) beer are a popular choice among diners, with several brands available. Check them out at 985 Brock Road in Pickering!

Tip: The hot and sour soup has seafood in it. If you have a seafood allergy. this soup is not a…read moresafe option for you. Last Sunday, I had a late lunch with friends at Caribbean Heat. One of my friends had been here before and recommended that we give Guyanese Chinese cuisine a try. I was game! I had no problem finding the eatery. It's in a small plaza with Grillies next door. I actually parked in front of Grillies and walked over to Caribbean Heat. The eatery was busy for a Sunday afternoon. It was a good sign. My friends and I ordered a ton of food, to the point where we had to get boxes to take home the damage that we had done... haha! We ordered these items: - Beef short ribs - Special chicken fried rice - Alex chicken with veggie fried rice - Goat curry with roti - Crabs in spicy garlic sauce - Cantonese chow mein - BBQ duck (half) - Pepper shrimp - Mixed vegetables - Hot and sour soup - Seafood soup - Sweet and sour basa - Lobster with ginger and green onion This eatery has a number of specials. We took advantage of most, except for the wings. The specials: - Pepper Shrimp - $8.99 for 15 pieces - Half-priced chicken Wings - Bucket of five beers for $29.99 - Two lobster or crabs for $34.95 - Alex chicken with veggie fried rice (lunch special) - $12.95 before tax Alex chicken is the chef's special. I don't know who Alex is. However, the dish consists of boneless chicken that's stir-fried with lots of onions and spices. It does have a bit of heat to make it a wonderful dish. The veggie fried rice that accompanied the chicken was delicious, too. I loved everything that we ate and will note some highlights: - The sweet and sour basa was excellent. The fish was flaky and boneless, and the flavours were perfect. - The lobster with ginger and green onion was fantastic. One friend was allergic to shellfish, but risked it because this dish was so good. I'm guessing that he has a mild allergy because he's fine. - The goat curry was excellent. Not gamey. Tender. It came with roti on the side that I enjoyed sopping up the sauce with it. - The BBQ duck was yummy. I haven't had duck in a long time. It was tender and I loved the skin. - The pepper shrimp were gigantic! I loved how tasty this dish was. It had lots of green bell peppers and onions that I enjoyed with the shell-on shrimp. I used the washroom a couple of times during our three-hour stay. It was clean. No complaints! We had a terrific time chatting, enjoying one another's company, and feasting on a bunch of scrumptious dishes. The menu had fried banga Mary as an appetizer. I'd like to try this dish that shares my first name. I'll be back for more when I'm in the area. (172)