Let's be real now, if you have to order two pineapple bun ("bo lo bao") burgers in one sitting in addition to "The Whole Shebang", you know this place will not disappoint. Everything served in The Whole Shebang was delicious except for the crunchy Chinese salad and the fried gai lan. These two dishes were nothing special, almost unnecessary. They were more on the oily and saucy side, and they did not add to the overall experience. On the other hand, the Jamaican patty double down, fried cauliflower, jerk chicken, fried chicken, dirty fried rice, and the Pineapple bun burgers were hands down winners of the night. Not sure if everyone can relate to this, but the Jamaican patty reminded me of my childhood. It's one of those very unhealthy foods that as a child you would crave for. It almost gives you that bragging right when you bring one to school for lunch in elementary school! So much nostalgia eating one of these! Next were the fried and jerked chicken. The spicy rub on the jerk chicken was done well. However, the fried chicken did it for me. The batter was light and crispy on the outside, and the meat was so tender and juicy on the inside. It was definitely one of the highlights of the evening. The fried cauliflower was very good, and so was the dirty fried rice. It's definitely not the healthiest mix in the fried rice, but it's called 'dirty' for a reason. It was really darn tasty. The Chinese Pineapple bun burger is obviously the show stopper of the night, and hence a paragraph dedicated for just this burger. It is the perfect love child of a Hong Kong/Chinese bakery and a Caribbean burger joint. You can also come to appreciate the thoughts the chef have put into this dish with the hickory sticks on the side instead of the usual boring fries. It was like a trip down the memory lane, when vending machine was still a thing back then! All in all, not only was the food delicious, but the ambiance of the place was great. Restaurants like these help build that diversity of our city! read more

Patois Toronto - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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2.5 stars! A trendy Jamaican-Asian fusion restaurant in Dundas West. My friend and I came here for dinner on a Friday evening at 5:30pm. The place slowly got busier and busier as the evening progressed. The atmosphere is casual, dim lighting, and very loud. Quite loud that you have to pretty much yell due to the music. The proximity to other customers is close if you are seated along the wall. Since it gets quite busy, it's a good idea to make reservations. The service overall was good and very attentive to pouring our water without needing to ask. I want to give this place more stars but the price for what you get just makes me not want to return. We ordered three dishes: Half order of jerk chicken (wing, and thigh I think?), fried cauliflower (since everyone on Yelp was raving about it; ~12 florets), and the dirty rice. The jerk chicken was spicy, but not overwhelming, and the skin was tasty. The meat itself was surprisingly lacking some flavour, considering the skin was salty and tasty, and it definitely needed that scotch bonnet sauce that came with it on the side. The fried cauliflower was quite good--similar to a general tao's chicken but a vegetarian version. Although the dirty rice had good flavours, such as cumin, lap cheong (Chinese sausage), the rice was slightly undercooked. All in all, I wish I could say I'd go back--but the price is keeping me away for dishes that just aren't that special. $80 (including tax & tip) for two glasses of wine and the above three dishes. read more

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#whereisthefoodTO ?! when you say you want to catch a vibe at dinner @patoistoronto does not disappoint the Caribbean + Asian fusion is definitely highlighted with the Rum Punch presentation served in a Asian tea kettle, so cool and great amount honestly, one of the best rum punch so in love with Toronto and no question why this a hot spot now this is fusion carribean + asian = jerk chicken chow mein now these pictures aren't the best but, i had to post because it was such a great time with unique bites, tons of laughs, and stiff drinks! make sure you order the duck potstickers y'all know we some oxtails! however, they were not as meaty as i like em but, the gravy was out of this world #whereisthefoodTO FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: wtf.whereisthefood read more

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I've been to Patios a few times over the years, and I'm quite impressed at it's evolution. The place is extremely hopping and busy and what I love about Patios is that they've embraced their popularity in a fun way for the guests. In comparison, as little small seating gems become popular, they often tend to become a touch arrogant, especially when dealing with big line ups. Patios on the other hand does a great job making sure you're laughing and taken care off and having fun, even while you wait. Service continues with the same style throughout dinner. The best value at Patio's is definitely their chef's tasting menu, which really is a steal for how much they're feeding you. I don't visit very often (about once a year), but every time I do, i'm more impressed. It's a great place to eat and drink in a fun and younger atmosphere. read more

First time here, service was good. Plentiful parking. The food was okay. Ordered the following: Chinese pineapple burger - it was good, but I personally I found it on the salty side. The combo of Asian chips that came with it was insanely salty. Our server said salt is not added to it but I've had my fair share of shrimp chips growing up Vietnamese to know it's definitely salted - but no biggie Golden winter squash - this was probably the highlight of the meal. There was a nice balance of flavours with the sauce it came on top of Juicy jerk chicken - a little on the dry side. A bit disappointing Jamaican oxtail - sweet. Haven't had Jamaican oxtail sweet before. It was okay. Nothing special Overall, it was an right meal. Between the two of us the bill came to about $80-$85 before tip. I probably wouldn't return if the decision was left up to me. read more

The oxtail stew is the macaroni pie Tens across the board!! The staff was super friendly. Rum punch was decent too! read more

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Yes and no. There are some things I like about Patois and others that sort of turned me off. The place is rather busy, kind of noisy and crowded. Normally that's a good thing because people won't necessarily congregate in places where the food, ambiance, service and overall vibe doesn't do it for them. It's understandable why Patois is busy and I think it's because for most it's an enjoyable place and I have to agree with that. I've seen line ups for this place on some evenings. It seems pretty popular for a place that's only been open about a year and a half. The things that put me off were still there though and as I do, I will honestly say what they were. My first issue is how the chicken was served. I had ordered a "full order" of OG fried chicken while my friend ordered a full order of Juicy Jerk. Now while I see the words full and half in the same line I'm thinking well, full chicken? Half chicken? There is no real description of how much chicken you are in fact getting when you choose to order. As opposed to say Kanpai Snack Bar, the chicken is explained in 3, 8 or 12 pieces. For the most part you know generally how much 3 or 8 pieces of chicken will be, size wise because you want to order accordingly for yourself and others right? My full order of fried chicken was in fact 5 pieces. I had held off starting because I wanted to ask the server if this was in fact the full order or half. She replied it was the full. I had asked what exactly is a half order then and she said it's a quarter chicken. So why the ambiguity? Why not on the menu call a full order a half chicken and a half order a quarter? That or be clearer on how many of pieces there are per order? This is where it becomes convoluted. What I received from Patois for full order was 2 drums, 2 thighs and ONE unsplit wing (5 pieces). Now if a half order is supposed to be a "quarter chicken" how to you cut 5 pieces of a "full order" in half for the half order? Also is a quarter chicken actually an actual quartered chicken? Quartered being a quarter of dark or white meat? This full order I received had no breast... you know the largest piece with the most meat on it...??? My friend's full order of Juicy Jerk that we shared (we shared each of our chicken orders)... we were wondering where the breast was and we found it here instead. It was one drum, thigh and basically the rest was breast and the amount of meat overall was visually double in mass to the fried chicken. The Juicy Jerk IMO was much better overall, taste, quantity, all around goodness. While the fried chicken was OK it IMO it wasn't worth it. 5 pieces for 19 is the same price as the Jerk. 8 pieces at Kanpai is 25 dollars. That's about 4 dollars vs 3 dollars per piece. I can't finish 8 pieces at Kanpai but full orders split (half jerk/half fried shared between 2 people) I was still hungry. I arrived earlier than the rest of the table and I had a Mad Tom's IPA and it was served in a sifter. It clearly stated 16oz on the menu. The drink I received was visually almost HALF head (see photo). That pour was poor to say the least. I didn't say anything but I should have. I ended up ordering another when we moved to the table and the next one was fine or better as it seemed to be about 80% full and 20% head. Obviously there is a consistency issue there. Overall the food was good. The Juicy Jerk alone is probably their feature item. I could see this being the star of the menu, that or that pineapple bun burger which looks great. The fried chicken while good didn't overwhelm and seemed pricey for what we were served compared to many other places in the city Kanpai being just one. The serving size of the chickens (both) I find misleading and out of 5 pieces of chicken for something called a full order the count was 4 dark pieces to 1 white piece (the smallest white piece) for the fried chicken. The service seemed friendly and the place is crowded so it can get loud. I was in good company at this establishment and the table basically ordered many different things so I was able to see much of the menu. The burger looked really good and the Jerk was very good. The OG fried chicken again, better value elsewhere and nothing that special about it. That being said I would come back but only for the Jerk and I'd like to try their burger. If I order beer I'll be sure to keep an eye on the pour and say something if I have to. To me there's little things that shouldn't be forgotten. Expectations for amount of food (worded ambiguously or deceivingly) or pouring half a beer and serving it to me will make me not so happy. Not so happy me turns into a 2* "I've had better" review. read more

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Bad customer service!! Right when we were about to be seated the hostess came back saying that someone made a reservation online (after we already checked in) so she didn't have a table for us, because she didn't know how to change it in the system. We asked for other options or for us to still be seated at that table. The hostess said that she would see what she could do, but didn't seem like she wanted to actually fix the situation. She never came back to speak to us, a waitress came to instead to give us an update. We ended up leaving. Such poor customer service by the hostess! read more

Patois Toronto - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I couldn't get enough of this restaurant the last time we were in town so I had to revisit the first chance I got. Again they did not disappoint. The rum punch was still as good as the last time. The service was awesome as well. The restaurant was a little less crowded this time so I felt like the service was a little better just because they weren't so stressed. My favorite thing this time was probably the cookie butter french toast dessert. I've never had a dessert so unique and tasty! I cannot wait to come back here again next time. read more

A++, would go again! In fact, I'm going in a few weeks! The food is delicious and unique and the service was super-friendly. I went with a group of friends who love trying new restaurants and everyone was really happy with everything! Also, I loved the vibe and decor of the place - energetic and fun! Table favorites included: *O.G. Fried Chicken & Watermelon Pickle (Omgggg - Fried chicken was sooo good!! Juicy, juicy perfection.) *Seaweed Waldorf Salad (Hot damn! We weren't originally going to order this, but I'm so. glad. we. did. Flavourful and crave-worthy! Who says that about salad? Me, that's who.) *Kimchi Potstickers "Pierogi Style" (Om nom nom nom) *Ackee n' Saltfish (Jamaican-Chinese friend said this was a cool twist on a traditional dish. All I know is that it tasted goood.) Cool? Cool. read more

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Chinese Jamaican Fusion, you say? I was a bit skeptical about the fusion part but Chef Craig Wong proved me wrong. My favourite dish of the night was Ackee N' Saltfish. The panko-crusted salted cod croquettes were delicious. Crunchy on the outside. Moist with the right amount of saltiness inside. Juicy Jerk Chicken lived up to its name. It was very moist. The skin, crusted with great jerk seasoning was crispy and bursting with flavour. Original Gangster (O.G.) Fried Chicken and Watermelon Pickle was a fantastic dish. According to Chef Wong, it took him three years to perfect this recipe. Loved how crispy the chicken was. Dirty Fried Rice with Chinese sausage was a great side dish for the Jerk Chicken and Fried Chicken. The best part of the entire meal was the Jackfruit Beignets, dusted with sugar and lightly drizzled with condensed milk. Heavenly! Each dish is small and more of tapas-style. Service was excellent! read more

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Really freakin' good fried chicken. We made a reso here for Saturday at 8pm. When we arrived, the place was already full up. They have seating for say 30 people in the back, as well as 8-10 bar stools and one table at the front. We were seated at the front, away from the other patrons but able to people watch on Dundas Street. We ordered one order of the OG Fried chicken and watermelon ($18, shared between two girls) and two sides - the nori green beans ($12) and the waldorf salad ($8). Fried chicken was delicious, not greasy and caused a lot of people walking by to stare and salivate. The chicken was served with a bunch of "trinkets" which were mostly not useful - except for a delicious sweet hot sauce. The nori green beans were actually tempura green beans with some nori topping and a nice sesame tasting dip. These were really good. Waldorf salad was okay but for the $8 price point they should have made it just slightly larger - it was hard to share given tiny portion. We tried a few cocktails which I cannot remember the name of - one with Red Stripe been and grapefruit juice, which was light and refreshing. The service was good and the food came out quickly. Server was knowledgeable. Music and decor were decent - overall, a cool spot and I would go back for more chicken. Overall good value too - we paid $85 for two people including tip and we had two drinks each. (Completely off topic, but I'm really tired of reading "I really wanted to love this place". Let's get more creative people. 3 out of 8 reviews for Patois have dropped this atrocious line). read more

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WARNING: This is a ridiculously long review. Chef Wong, you had me at "O.G. Fried Chicken"! Have been dying to give Patois a go since it opened and it exceeded my expectations by 10 folds. It's eclectic, energetic, a perfect blend of the Jamaican-Chinese cultures and above all, insanely good food. Went with a party of 7 (reservations highly recommended as it's a smaller resto with about 50ish seats) and were seated at a round table beside the bar that had a cool lazy susan powered by skateboard wheels (my engineer husband quickly got distracted by how it worked). We settled on 2x the "Whole Shebang" with an upgrade to a full serving of jerk & fried chicken. Our drink orders arrived pretty quickly and everyone ordered something different. I had the Jerk Lemonade which had a bit of a bite but was nicely balanced against the tartness of the lemonade. The first item to arrive was the Ackee & Saltfish which was served alongside plantain chips and a yummy salsa. It was a bit on the saltier side but went well with our drinks. If you're familiar with Chinese steamed fish with ginger & scallions, you'd recognize the kitschy blue & white plate that the Jamaican Patty Double Down, Kimchi Potstickers, Jamaican Coleslaw, and the Pineapple Bun Burgers came on. We fought over who got the last potsticker and everything else on that gigantic plate. The potstickers and double down were my personal favourite. Next, came the Seaweed Waldorf salad and the dirty fried rice. The salad was slightly bitter but balanced by the sweetness of grapes and the crunch of walnut. I'm not a salad fan but even I went back for seconds. The carb-a-holic in me did a back flip for the fried rice: it's a smallish portion of fried rice with both Chinese (lap-cheung) and Jamaican flare (spice + Cajun trinity) to round it out. And finally, what all 7 of us were waiting for: O.G. fried chicken, O.G. fried cauliflower, and the jerk chicken. Despite having gone through a culinary marathon, I selfishly scarfed down my share AND my husband's share of the most deliciously juicy and crunchy fried chicken. It was just that good (possibly better than Bar Isabel IMHO). I'm a huge fan of spice and the habernero sauce was just perfect for me but others at my table weren't necessarily up for the challenge so beware. The jerk chicken was super tender and juicy and lived up to its moniker as "Best Overall Jerk Chicken" at the Jerk Jam Down Competition this summer. The sweet sriracha & thai basil sauce elevated the already yummy fried cauliflower to a whole new level. It was at this time that Chef Craig Wong paid a visit and modestly accepted all forms of flattery from the 7 of us. He gave us the low down on some of the noteworthy decor including: the inflatable rings on the ceiling and a quick story about the Jamaican Tourist Board girl. To make a long story short, you have to eat here. No ifs, ands, or buts. read more

Me and my friends came here for a friends birthday and ordered the whole shebang (109.99) it was a very good selection of food. I'm glad there was that choice or it would be a headache for me to choose what to order. The pineapple burger was the best! It's such a good surprise. The sweet pineapple bun combined with the burger was a great mix. The Edamame beans came first and it was a good shareable portion. The Jamaican patties was not anything exceptional. Fried rice was a bit bland. Their chicken (watermelon and OJ ) was good. Their salads (coleslaw and Chinese) both were good as well. The potstickers was nothing special either. For $109.99 it was a bit pricey but good to be able to try a variety of things. Next time I come I will probably just get the pineapple bun burger with a side. As well we got a French toast dessert for the birthday girl $8 which came with a sparker. However it had so much caramel which I did not enjoy. Also we made reservTions in advance and was seated in the front high table. It was very unpleasant sitting in that area because there are not back rests and no where to put your jackets or purses. It was also very chilly because it was right beside the front door. As well we had to share the table and was very close to the couple beside us and the guy had an unpleasant odour. Near the end of the meal when our dessert was arriving, the waitresses cleared the table but even cleared dishes where we did not finish. It was left for one of my friends who was clearly still eating. But since the dessert came with he sparkler no one noticed she took the salads and the rice and chicken away already! read more

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This place has an amazing atmosphere and interesting fusion of foods! I loved the mix of Jamaican and Chinese inspiration. I tried the creamy Jamaican slaw, dirty fried rice and O.G. fried chicken. All three options were delicious and packed with flavours. I was surprised to hear that the fried chicken was gluten free! My mother had the jerk lobster, which she felt was overpriced for the taste. Otherwise, no complaints! read more

Yardbird special: Jerk chicken was pretty good. The fried chicken was really good. The accompaniments were a nice touch. The fried rice was WAY too salty. We were told it wouldn't be enough food for two people, but it was just right. Good service. Great music. read more

Had a wonderful night at Patois! Second day in from L.A. and had a blast. Saw a review in the newspaper about the restaurant, came across it while exploring Little Portugal on Dundas Street and spent 4 hours enjoying our night. Amy was an amazing bartender and bar manager! She made us feel like royalty...and she's cute, much like the rest of her staff. Jessie and Evan were world class and Nicki with the cactus tattoo is the sweetest prick you'll ever meet. And finally make sure to ask for Vanetta, she works magic with her eyebrows! The drinks are dope, strong and unique. They had my favorite comfort food on the menu, oxtails, and they were grub worthy! The broccoli and shrimp balls were killer! If you're in the area, check it out. You won't be disappointed...and this was on a Tuesday! read more

Patois Toronto - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is tres AWESOME! It's a new restaurant that is a Chinese + Jamaican fusion with a new fun twist that is delicious! The staff are so nice, they all work as a team vs set tables so everyone checks up on you and it is more 4.5 star rating. The food was ALL so yummy! I got the Yardbird special $32 (set for two can dine with 4 dishes) and Jamaican Patty Double Down (a little excessive for 2 people but I just HAD to try it ) First came the OG fried chicken .. Finger lickin' GOOD. The watermelon mint was divine. I was less of a fan for the pickled side, was too much for me. Then I stopped at half my chicken cuz I needed to try the Jamaican patties first. It a little hard to share. My mouth was kinda building a fire with the heat but can't stop now, so hungie!!! The jerk chicken was done so nicely. Chicken wasn't dry! The fried rice was a little too greasy for me but once on a while it's okay right?! It had red Chinese dried sausages in it, yum! The slaw was a nice mix for all that oily goodness. I went on a Saturday early evening and sat at the bar. I called beforehand on my way there to make resos but they weren't taking any at that time. They didn't have a wait and had one more table open. It's a little weird because I got there and ballpark only 20 people were there with like half the restaurant filled. Other half are table reservations that never even showed up during my time there lol! Overall, I hope everyone tries this if the menu appeals to them! I can't wait to go back and try to kimchi potstickers! Hope this helps, -jT read more

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Came here after work for dinner and drinks on a Friday night. Make sure you make a reservation well in advance because this place seems to book up fast. The restaurant has a cozy and chill vibe, but let's just dive straight into the food because that's what you're interested to know more about, right? We ordered the Jamaican Patty Double Down, Chinese "Pineapple" Bun Burger and the Jerk Chicken Chow Mein. The Jamacian Patty Double Down and the Jerk Chicken Chow Mein weren't that memorable to be honest, but the true star of the show was the Pineapple Bun Burger. Think of it as the Asian counterpart of the McGriddle at McDonald's, and I mean that in a good way. The pineapple bun adds a hint of sweetness as you sink your teeth into two super juicy patties. They even threw in some hickory sticks for some smoky flavour I'd assume, but I could've cared less if they were there or not because that pineapple bun and meat combo had my full attention... Onion rings on the side were great too. Verdict? Get the burger. Also, got a tip from a friend that the fried cauliflower dish is really noteworthy. Will have to try that next time! read more

Patois Toronto - Chinese "Pinapple" Bun Burger - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went here last week for my birthday with my (very large) family, and we had such a wonderful time. The service was top notch, and I was left wondering how on earth Brussel sprouts could taste that good. The one thing I wasn't thrilled about was the party pineapple...I expected it to taste more like a party. I had another herb cocktail after (served in a flamingo floatie) and that was absolutely delicious and just as fun. read more

Patois Toronto - Cocktails + salads and pickled fruit - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Be sure to eat something before coming here. In fact, bring a movie and some card games along as well because it might take a while for your food to come. Now, the food alone was a 4.5/5 - as per fusion restaurants, the options are different from your standard places. Like some other reviewers, my personal favourite is the pineapple bun burger. I got a rendition of it through the Guud Mawnin' Burger from the brunch lineup (and I got a quirky version because they ran out of buns) and the sweet after tones make it a delight to eat. The service was also passable. They were polite and did their job well. Despite the other reviews, I think we got rather fair service. The problem was the wait. I don't know if this is the standard, but it literally took over an hour to get our food. I am sure of this because I paid for an hour of parking and had to get more time. When I got back, we had to wait another 10-15 minutes before food arrived. So yeah, I'm a little upset and it honestly ruined the experience. My rating on food alone - 4.5/5. My rating on the dining experience as a whole? 2.5-3. I'll take another shot at it because there are other items on the menu that people seemed to be enjoying, but if it's anything like this time, I won't be coming again. read more

Patois Toronto - Guud Mawnin' Burger They ran out of pineapple buns - nonetheless it was delicious - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been dying to try their "new" location for awhile now... decided to Support Local and pickup their Half Pack Heat 'n Serve Care Package for 2 people during the pandemic. It comes with instructions on how to heat up the food either by oven or microwave. We also added the Curry Shrimp and Potatoes with Frybread to the order, since it was missing from the Half-Pack portion. There was so much food - we ate it over 2 lunches and 1 dinner. It was great! One of my better pandemic takeout ideas. Jerk Chicken was still juicy and had a unique smokey flavour. Oxtail was sweet, which I liked, but my fiancé didn't as much. Meat fell off the bone. Love the Trini Mac Pie. Great Jamaican Beef Patty - but wish they had a spicy version and added more filling; delicious outer patty shell. Probably would not get the Curry Shrimp next time - it tasted good, but there wasn't enough curry sauce and didn't feel particularly special for the price. There was so much fry bread (8 pieces; probably could've just done with 4 pieces). Went well with the delicious garlic sauce, mmm. Coleslaw was too sweet. Have not tried the Kimchi Brussel Sprouts yet or the Carrot Cake, but I'm sure they taste fine. Would definitely come back again and would love to try the rest of their menu when dine-in option is available. read more

Ate there with a friend. I got the popcorn shrimp fried rice and the pineapple bun burger. Both were outstanding. The service was also very good and quick. Can't wait to go back and try more options. read more

Went here for my bachelor party, and the food was INCREDIBLE!!! The chef came out to see that everything was ok. He brought us a few items that weren't on the menu yet. Super friendly staff. Great vibe. read more

Patois Toronto - Chef torching scallops table side. - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ackee fusion attempt: I'm Chinese and love Jamaican cuisine. I visit family in Jamaica often and love the food culture there. Ackee and salt fish with bread or bread fruit is one of my favourites and Patois's attempt to change the classic dish explains why you shouldn't change something that's already perfect. The main reason why I think this dish fell short was because the ackee is lost in the background. Maybe because the ackee we get in Toronto is canned and not fresh is why the flavour wasn't there. Either way, I wouldn't serve this to someone trying ackee for the first time. Chicken and waffle attempt: I'm a novice when it comes to this dish but I wasn't wow'd by Patois's but it was good. A few days after trying Patois's my friend introduced me to real chicken and waffles and it over shadowed Patois's. It feels as though you're eating them as 2 separate items rather than chicken and waffles smothered with sweet and hot sauce. My mouth watered typing that out. The ambiance and dining experience was great though. The server was nice and patient and recommended some of his favourites. All the servers seemed genuine. I'd definitely go back for a beer and snacks. read more

4.5/5 *I came to Patois around 11AM and the restaurant wasn't too busy, well at least no 1 hour line up. *The vibe was laid back and unpretentious. The decor is quite odd with colorful chairs, inflatable buoys, old photographs and a bright red Juicy Jerk sign - but somehow everything just went together! *The service was amazing and our server was really attentive. -Patois Egg Benny (Cocktail beef patties, poached eggs, jerk mortadella, hollandaise, watercress green salad) - $13 The egg was poached perfectly with a creamy Hollandaise sauce, and the patties were hands down one of the best I have had in a long time. The pastry was super light, tender and flaky with multiple layers. The beef filling was aromatic with a hint of spicy and still moist inside, and who doesn't love that the beef was filled to the max! -Quinoa breakfast fried rice (bacon, sausage, egg, crispy homefries) - $12 Surprisingly the quinoa tasted just like... regular rice LOL. The fried rice was a bit too salty for my taste which I think came from the Chinese sausage and the fries were too crispy, otherwise the dish was incredibly delicious and flavorful! read more

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Atmosphere is very funky & Bright. Casual setting, great for groups or just a place to order few items to share and enjoy few drinks! Good flavors of fusion Asian and Jamaican. Hubby came to try out this spot while on a business trip...He said that I have to try when I'm ever back in Toronto. For that, it deserves a review. I trust my husbands taste as it's quite similar to mine. read more

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The vibe once you walk in the room is really warm and welcoming; from dim lighting, chill music, quick service, awesome dining, comfortable temperature, not too crowded, and kept at a good volume. The portion sizes are great, easily sharable between two people, and at a good price. Started off with their [Jerk sauce Mac & Cheese]. A nice creamy taste from the cheese but the added sweet and spicy hit from their jerk sauce was a great mix. Also had bread crumbs garnished which gave an additional fun crunchy experience. Tried their [O.G Fried Chicken]. Not too oily, nice crisp batter, and the meat was tender. The fun part were the added condiments; sweet sriracha was more sweet than spicy, the pineapple chow was sweet and sour, but the watermelon pickle I've not had before and was surprised how good the mix of the sweetness was. Also had their [Chinese "Pineapple" Bun burger]. Two things stood out greatly. First was the oyster sauce mayonnaise; it was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Second was the "Pineapple" bun; added a hint of sweetness but the highlight was it didn't get soggy. The patties itself was amazing; not too oily and full of flavour. Overall the burger was a great experience with sweetness. One of the top burgers I've had. To finish off I had their [Peanut butter stuffed French Toast]. A great way to finish off the night. Wasn't too sweet and a good size. Warm and it melts just right. Will definitely come back and would recommend others to give it a try. read more

I ordered a Jerk Chicken Chow Mein for pick-up. The staff were cool and gave me a water while I waited which was above and beyond imo. The food was so tasty and filling. For reference, I am a 6ft 165lb very active male, I didn't eat much during the work day and after devouring the meal I was satisfied. Thank you! read more

Omg. I feel that people that pay $16 for French fries at Poutinis think this restaurant is good. Or maybe it's people that have never tried Chinese food or Jamaican food and wanted to pay double for both. I've had better meals delivered to me by China China. The food was terrible and way over priced. Beef patty appetizer was $8 for a cocktail patty with some cheese and sauce....now I get paying inflated prices for small apps at fine dining places like Auberge or Buca for quality ongredients but this is not that. Was ok but 6/10 taste 1/10 value The fried Chicken was probably the best thing we ate and it was probably 7/10 taste 3/10 value. Double was $20 for 2 drumsticks that belonged to a baby chicken 2 thighs a wing, 4pieces of cubed watermelon and 4 slices of cucumber. No sides The jerk chicken was the same small portion for $20(double) and was bland and dry. No side. Side plate of fried rice for $12. 1/10. I'm Greek and I make better rice at home. Jerk Chicken Chowmein $22. 1/10 barely any chicken on it and neither the chicken or chow mein sauce we' re good. Again I'd rather eat it at China China for $10...and it's not even good there either. ...jerk chicken is $10. Why is this $22. Oxtail. This is probably the worst thing I have put in my mouth. I love oxtail and this was disgusting. 0/10. It took them over 1 hour 30 mins to get phr food to us and when we ordered there was maybe 5 tables total sitting. I ate A & W when I got home because I was still hungry. I have never written a review this long but this place made me so mad. People need to know it's terrible and ur overpaying for the novelty of bad fusion food. I would never go back and never recommend this to anyone. read more

Wow! Everything that we tried was so delicious: Jamaican patty double down, yakisoba, Brussels sprouts and the Trini mac pie. The Jamaican patties are super flavourful and the Brussels sprouts are surprisingly really good ! Highly recommend this place and we will definitely return ! read more

If you want the colonized experience of Jamaican/Chinese food then this is the place for you!! Rice and peas? Dry as hell. Oxtails? They cheat you with these cut up small bits and they leave the bone so it makes absolutely no sense. And the worse part NO PLANTAIN! The one fusion item I tried the chow mein was salty. The food is edible and thats about as nice as I can put it. All in all a pretty vanilla experience if you know what I mean. read more

After visiting Eat Jackpot - I came to Patois with fairly high expectations. The concept is a mashup of Caribbean and Asian flavors that you would find at few other places. Similar to it's sister restaurant, Patois has a hip, eccentric aesthetic with a bar at the front. They serve a number of different cocktails, including drinks served in a pineapple and in a coconut. I ordered a jelly coconut & rum and Mista Chin's Fancy Gin but ended up feeling disappointed with the drinks, particularly the coconut drink. Patois has a wide range of unique carribean dishes with Asian influences. I ended up getting the jerk chicken chow mein, korean dumplings and goat double. The chow mein was okay - lacked flavor and was underwhelming as a dish. The dumplings were good but tasted like a basic korean dumpling - it was simply presented in a perogi style topped with a kimchi sour cream. Finally the curry goat was tasty but was similar to what I would expect to have at your typical Carribean restaurant in Toronto. That being said, I didn't order a number of the other signature dishes- I've heard the Fried Chicken and pineapple burger are highly recommended to order. Overall, left Patois feeling underwhelmed - good atmosphere and interesting concept, but not enough to make me come back. read more

Went with my parents who were visiting from Vancouver. Highlights included the Jerk Chicken Chow Mein, which was less salty and more spicy than I expected. Unusually for a restaurant for this calibre, it came as a very sizeable portion. The Juicy Jerk Pork Belly was super good too, although again it was spicier than I expected. And this is all coming from someone with a borderline absurd tolerance of spice. The Dirty Fried Rice wasn't so great, though. My parents liked the food overall, but wish it was less spicy! read more

I was looking forward to this place for quite some time, Ended up going and realized during lunch hours they have a brunch menu. You cannot order from their dinner menu. After ordering full rack of fried chicken (5 pieces ), I find this place might be a little over-rated. It was good fried chicken, but trust me there are lots better. I would pick stockyard's or even Korean Fried chicken over this item any day. Had a scallion burger, which was an open concept . My baked potato's were hard, as the shell could have actually broken my teeth. It was a small portion as well. Very Very tasty tho. Eggs benedict was by far the least impressive, a costco patty with 2 boiled eggs and process cheese melted on top was not even close to the $13.50 pricing taht it was charged. I must say it is a cool little place with a pretty young and trendy crowd. It was worth the experience, I might go back just to try the dinner menu. Looks delish! however if you want fusion brunch with a Caribbean influence. I would much rather prefer 3030. I find they have more options and better bang for your buck. read more

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I liked Patios! First of all, it was super vibey. We came on a Thursday night with a group of 6. I liked the versatility of seating arrangements, decor, and music. The service was on point. Super friendly staff, knowledgeable about their menus. I also enjoyed the food. We got the tasting menu -- they said it feeds 4 but it definitely feeds 6. The cauliflower and the jerk chicken were my faves. Reasonably priced too. I'd come back! Smiles all around. read more

The food is probably 4 star but the price and portions makes it 3 stars. We spent almost $90 and I left feeling a bit hungry. Island food is cheap, tasty and filling... Chinese food is the same. Why would the fusion of these two cuisines be any different? The 2 of us ordered the following: O.G. Fried Chicken & Watermelon Pickle (half order) Chinese "Pineapple" Bun Burger Jerk Pork Belly Jamaican Coleslaw Jamaican Dumpling Pumpkin Soup And for dessert we got: French Toast Stuffed W/ Cheesecake, Topped With Mango Fried chicken was really good but the sides were awful. The pickled watermelon was just weird and I love watermelon. Should have just served with regular watermelon. I think they were trying too hard to be "fancy". Also, $13 for 2 wings? Pineapple bun burger. Would return just for this. Beef patties were tasty and juicy. The pineapple bun just works. Portion was a bit small but still reasonable compared to the wings. Jerk pork belly was a bit over cooked. Was dried out. Flavor was OK. Again, small portions. For $15 I could buy 3 lbs of BBQ pork but we only got about 10 small slices. Jamaican coleslaw was subpar. Not as creamy as Pat's on Queen St. And a little bland. This was one item I thought was a respectable portion size. Jamaican dumpling pumpkin soup was a bit salty for my liking but that may be a personal preference. This was mostly soup and almost no dumpling. What dumplings that were there were tiny. Last, the dessert was a good effort. It is worth a try but not worth repeating. Hong Kong french toast is quite unique and I can see the attempt to make it like HK french toast but it fell short. The crust was too hard and it was all crust besides the cheesecake part. TLDR. Expensive, small portions. Worth going only for the pineapple bun burger. That's it. read more

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Wow, what a great meal. We came here for my partner's birthday after reading about it and we were not disappointed. Great food, really different. I am vego, he is not but there were plenty of options for us both. The curry doubles were probably the stars but it's hard to choose. Great service. A little bit noisy for my liking but can't complain! read more

Patois Toronto - Veggie potstickers, rum punch - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty good Jamaican spot in Toronto. Not sure if it's my favourite and the place itself is pretty dark! But food was definitely tasty and I had a good experience. Will need to come back to try the beef patties! read more

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Jamaican-Asian fusion? Yeah mon. Absolutely loved it. First impressions: very cool vibe (but I'd expect nothing less from a trendy resto in this neck of the woods) and a nice selection of drinks. On a Sat at 10pm it was packed. We had to get the jerk chicken after seeing it featured on a 'great food in Toronto' type show hosted by Michael Bonacini. And it didn't disappoint at all. Such great flavour and so moist. We paired it with the dirty fried rice (with sausage, egg, peas, etc). Delicious. But the real star of the show (for me) was the Prosperity Crab. Usually it's Prosperity Lobster but that night they were subbing with fresh crab. It's described as "Hong Kong style--crispy stir-fried with jerk butter". Um, yes please? True, it was a messy affair (extracting little crab legs from the shells and what not) but addictively good! Major wow factor. Overall, very fun place. Next time I definitely need to try the pineapple bun burger. read more