Tried Holy Cow Japanese Steakhouse recently and had a really fun experience. The food was flavorful…read moreand well-prepared--the steak was cooked just right, and everything came out fresh and nicely presented. What I really enjoyed was the interactive aspect of the meal. Watching the chefs cook right in front of you adds a lot to the overall experience. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout. Definitely a place I'd come back to, especially with friends.

I recently tried the Wagyu steak and overall had a good experience. The steak itself was flavorful…read moreand cooked well, with a rich taste that made it the highlight of the meal. My only criticism is that it was a bit on the salty side, which overshadowed the natural flavor of the beef. The restaurant itself was pleasant and offered good value for the price point. The atmosphere was comfortable, and the overall dining experience met expectations without trying to be overly fancy. Overall, it was a decent experience, and I'd consider coming back to try some of the other items on the menu.

After a busy day of sightseeing, we wanted some yummy food to take back to our hotel and eat in the…read moreroom. After looking on Yelp, we decided on Pai Northern Thai. The menu had several vegetarian/vegan options plus all other options. I ordered online and it was ready when we got there. I asked for some bowls and cutlery and got some. Everything was packed well and still warm when we got back to our room.

Yummy Thai food with fresh ingredients…read more For two people we got the papaya salad w/dried shrimp, Khao Soi w/shrimp, and pad gra prow w/crispy pork. We ordered medium spicy for the papaya salad and it only had a slight kick. I wished the salad portion was more as it was gone pretty quickly. It comes with shrimp chips, pork rinds, and 2 small bundles of rice noodles. The dried shrimp in the salad was very chewy though, which made it a bit less enjoyable. I ended up picking them all out. We ordered spicy for the pad gra prow but it wasn't spicy at all. I think you can ask for the Thai chilis/ Thai chili fish sauce thing on the side but we decided we were fine with no spicy. Unfortunately the crispy pork was not crispy at all and was also very chewy. Overall it was still delicious! The Khao soi mightve honestly been the least favorite, but it was still good. It is on the sweeter side. The egg noodles were cooked al dente and had a nice chew. Sometimes when I get Khao soi it ends up being too heavy or creamy, but the curry for this one was thinner and easy to eat. The shrimp was the best part - super fresh and bouncy. In the end I thought the portions and quality were good. The service was also super nice, and it was impressive to see our waitress cover so many tables. The restrooms were also clean.

Hands down this is the best restaurant in Toronto. Came across Byblos on accident and now it is a…read morepermanent stop for me anytime I am in the city. I got the harissa roasted half chicken and it was excellent. I guess the secret lies somewhere between the recipe and their charcoal grill that they are grandfathered into having. Nothing on the rest of the menu misses either. Short rib Kebab, stuffed olives, everything. Great atmosphere, great service, and easily one of my favorite meals in Toronto.

Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

Pastable is a food stall focusing on bowls of fusion pasta. The main components are one pasta, one…read moreprotein, one sauce, and three toppings. Everything is 100% halal. This is their second location, in a build with 3 other food vendors. It is mostly a takeout restaurant. There is a small counter where you could stand and eat. There are six set combinations. Or you can build your own pasta (BYOP) combo. On the soft-opening day (2025-01-20), they were offering an opening special of Mac N Cheese with BBQ Chicken sample and a drink for only $6.99. I ordered the following: 1. BYOP: Garlic Shrimp, penne, rose sauce, broccoli, black olives, mushrooms. It automatically comes with sliced green peppers and chopped parsley. 2. Opening Special ($6.99) x 2. For the BYOP, they didn't warn me it was medium spicy. I can handle it with a cold drink! The shrimp and penne were perfectly cooked. I loved the rose sauce. My choices of broccoli,  black olives, and mushrooms worked well together and with the base. The Opening Special was delicious; the Mac n Cheese part and BBQ Chicken were really good! Unfortunately, the BBQ was mildly spicy, and my son didn't like it; more for me! The customer service was good. It took them a long time to prepare the food (there were many orders prior to mine). But it was opening day, so hopefully, they will speed up their cooking. There is no free WiFi. The food stall is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-014

I just wanna say just go to Pastable and try it by yourself…read more Toronto's best pasta. The price, the service, the flavour and of course the side effect which makes you go back again and again and again and again....................

You're not coming here for the vibes, you're coming here for the food…read more Don't expect incredible service or amazing art. The staff are still friendly, but it's not the point of the establishment. This is THE place to go if you're craving that QQ texture characteristic of hand-pulled noodles. I could probably eat here every week and not get sick of it. Do yourself a favour and go check it out!

This is what I would call a hole in the wall. You don't come here for the ambience, you come here…read morefor the excellent food! The server was really sweet and very earnest in making sure I would be happy with my meal! I had their beef noodles with pickled cabbage. WOW, it was epic. Huge bowl and very delicious. The noodles were excellent! Satisfying chew. The pickled cabbage was a bit spicy, very bold and salty too. Definitely not for those with a delicate constitution. But if you like a wee kick in your mouth, this is perfect. I really recommend this spot if you want a great giant bowl of delicious noodle soup!

The ramen broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles were chewy, and the char siu pork was…read moredelicious. The service was friendly, and the environment was comfortable, making it a pleasant dining experience.

I always order tsukemen when I see it on the menu, and fortunately Ramen Isshin seasons theirs…read moreperfectly. Not too salty but still favourable when dipping the noodles in to coat. I love that they serve the soup in a hot stone bowl, so it is piping hot from start to finish. Generous slices of char siu and a whole ramen egg! Great ramen meal.

I am always a bit skeptical when it comes to fusion spots. Typically, in my experience, usually the…read morecuisine leans more towards one side not necessarily fusing the two flavors well together. Similarly while I would not consider this quite a fusion restaurant, the food was indeed delicious! Most of the rice sides, had furikake sprinkled on top which always enhances the flavor. The sushi selection was good! The top items for me were the cod and lobster/shrimp udon. Again neither were quite executed as fusion (IMO) but nonetheless it was delicious! The steak was also good, but steak is more readily available on most menus elsewhere. The potato and egg salad as an app also made the top list. It was super creamy and paired nicely with the crunchy chips! The endless drink menu/option is also excellent, except I am not sure how much alcohol was actually in there because within the group of 13 people, most of us did not feel even slightly tipsy. The ambiance is beautiful and really embraces a jungle with vibrant colors intertwined into the interior. the bathroom however, is a different story as it is at the end of a very dark hallway. Not sure if they turn the lights on at night, but for someone with poor vision, it was hard to see as the light reflected off the walls. The servers were friendly and with a large group like ours, we did have some dishes that just never made it out so we did need to flag someone down for them about an hour or so in.

I've been wanting to try Chotto Matte for a while, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The…read morerestaurant itself is a whole experience... it was super colourful, modern, and upscale without feeling too stiff. My friend and I were seated near the bar area, so instead of regular dining chairs, we had those lower, wider lounge-style seats. It made the whole experience feel a bit more relaxed while still fitting the upscale ambiance. We decided to go all out and order a variety of dishes so we could really experience what the restaurant had to offer. To start, my friend ordered the El Camino while I went with the Chicha Sagrada. Mine came with a toasted marshmallow on a skewer, which was such a fun touch. The drink itself was lightly sweet with a cinnamon flavour that kind of reminded me of cinnamon heart candies, but not overly spicy at all, super easy to sip between bites and conversation. For food, we started with the Yasai Miso Crispy Sushi. The crispy rice gives it such a satisfying crunch in every bite, and the veggie topping ties everything together nicely. Definitely one of those dishes you keep reaching for. The Yellowtail "Nikkei Sashimi" was fresh and evenly cut, and the yuzu soy sauce gave each bite a bright, citrusy finish. I was expecting a bit more truffle flavour, but the citrus really stood out instead and made the dish super refreshing. We also got the Dragon Roll. It looked fairly simple, but sometimes simple really works. The unagi sauce was drizzled around the plate as decoration, but once you dip the roll in, it brings everything together really well. The shrimp tempura inside was fried perfectly... still had a nice bite and wasn't mushy at all. The Pulled Asado Beef Taco was a standout for me. Super crunchy shell, really tender beef, and that slightly sweet creamy sauce with pickled veggies on top just worked so well together. We also shared the Chicken Sliders and Wagyu Sliders. The chicken was juicy and tender, but the bottom bun got quite soft from the sauce, making it a bit messy and harder to hold. Still tasty, just not the best texture. The Wagyu sliders, on the other hand, were easily our favourite of the night... super juicy beef, truffle coming through in every bite, and overall rich without feeling heavy. Overall, a really solid experience. The ambience alone makes it feel like a special night out, but the food holds up too, especially if you're into sharing plates and trying a bit of everything. It's definitely on the pricier side, but it feels worth it for the full experience.

Great fusion place in the core of downtown Toronto! Small place so I'd highly recommend reserving a…read morespot. I got the pork ribs, mushroom soup, pork sliders and the pappardelle wild boar pasta. The pork ribs were good but lacks a lot of meat and the flavours weren't super unique, but still cooked well. The mushroom soup and pork sliders were absolutely delicious, and I love the way they do their fries. Pappardelle pasta had a generous amount of meat as well. The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste but that's a personal preference. Service was fast and they were nice enough to reseat us to a bigger table once they had space! We had three people and they gave us extra naan for the soup.

Tiny spot with an open kitchen, which makes you feel like you're at a chefs counter. The high top…read morebooth seats are extremely small though. The aren't deep enough and half your upper legs will also be hanging off the seat lol. Our server was nice but didn't seem to know anything about the menu and wasn't very attentive either. Service was also slow. We got a bunch of share plates including the short rib croquettes, cassava fried calamari, fried shrimp and coconut curry, lamb meatballs, molten cake, and blueberry cheesecake. The food and dessert were solid. I'd come to try their mains