Very solid diner style cafe, excellent pancakes! It can get really packed around brunch time…read more Service was really helpful and friendly, but some food items took a while to come, probably as the restaurant was completely full while I was there

I sent out a message to Ramona's kitchen to see if they would donate anything for our elementary…read moreschool graduation breakfast event. The amazing owner Carlo responded almost immediately with full support and information on what he would provide. Can I just tell you, not only did Ramona's Kitchen come through in a big way, but the food itself was so delicious! The kids just devoured the chocolate chip cookies! The breakfast sandwiches were fresh, the egg was cooked to perfection and there was so much ham! I frequent Ramona's Kitchen personally but usually for lunch! After tasting these breakfast sandwiches, I will for sure be going for this exact breakfast again! A huge thank you to Ramona's Kitchen for not only their generosity but also for feeding the kids with healthy, tasty and quality food!

I heard the place is closing down, so I thought I'd come back one more time before it's gone. We…read morehad table cooking with pork belly and kimchi. The staff were very friendly and made sure my baby had enough utensils. They were busy at the time we went but still got us all the things we ordered. The place isn't as loud and is just perfect for conversation.

Came to celebrate a friend's birthday, so we ordered a variety of food to share. Barbeque was good…read morebut I was more impressed by the spicy grilled pork back bone with rice balls. I could have eaten this on its own and would have been happy. The meat was fall off the bone, tender, wonderfully seasoned and paired so well with the rice balls and deep-fried tappoki Service was lovely and was gracious enough to help us serve their birthday cake. Nice open space to enjoy a meal with friends.

Ridiculously good burger joint. It's crazy how good even just the bun is. The spicy mango sauce…read moregoes amazingly with the curly fries. The bacon is the best I've ever had, it's like an upscale maple syrup tasting varient.... Spacious interior and elegant design. Very friendly staff that genuinely enjoys their job.

The food was excellent. Very clean and friendly service. The price was great. I would recommend…read moreeating there,

My wife and I went to Smash Kitchen and Bar, and we had a generally good experience…read more The staff are friendly, the wait time for food was 13 minutes (yep, I time it), the food tasted great (we split the truffle mushroom baked eggs for the main, and Cathy's chocolate banana bread for dessert). Overall, a very pleasant experience. They only lost a point because there was an egg shell in our meal.

Smashing good brunch?…read more Smash Kitchen has been on our list to visit for a while till we finally had the opportunity. For more than a dozen years, this Markham spot has been known for good flavors and portions. The weekend brunch menu from 10am - 2:45pm had an assortment of creative dishes. We opted for their LA mac & cheese ($25) with a saucy cheese blend textured by herb crumbles. The soft shell crab benedict ($24) looked irresistible with two nicely poached eggs beside crab drizzled with maple buffalo hot sauce. While it came with no sides, bites of the whole fried soft shell crab on brioche toast were scrumptious. The inside of this restaurant is cavernous, featuring even a private room and patio. It's much larger than the dated plaza entrance would indicate. Staff were generally active at the tables, even delivering colour sheets to young ones. Skip it or hit it? It was a long time coming but brunch here didn't disappoint. Hit it!

Symposium used to be a favourite of mine, but unfortunately it is not what it used to be. The…read moreservice is not the greatest, and it takes quite a while for your order to be put there and for your food to come out. The food is mid at best, I wouldn't say there's anything that I would come back for. I have previously ordered the French Onion Soup and the Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl. Not the greatest in terms of flavour or plating. 4/10 recommend!

Yesterday my Mom and I returned here for brunch. We arrived around 12:20 pm and again it wasn't…read morecrowded, resulting in our quickly being seated. We both ordered omelettes; I chose their Spinach Feta omelette and Mom chose their Western. Mine also had feta cheese; both were 3 egg omelettes and came with breakfast potatoes and whole wheat toast. I've started a comparison between spinach omelettes at different restaurants; each one has been better than the previous one and this was no exception - the feta cheese is definitely what brought this one over the top in quality for me. The potatoes and toast were very good and Mom quite enjoyed her meal too. Again I consider my meal a pretty good value considering both the quantity and quality of the food. We had prompt service as well and overall my 2nd visit to this restaurant was quite enjoyable.

I haven't had the opportunity to come to this restaurant for 2 years...... I don't know how many…read moredozens of times I've eaten there over the years.... But I finally was able to get back and this time I brought my wife and my brother and his wife with me. The best part of the whole thing was getting reacquainted with my old friend Hank again. He's one of the nicest human beings you could ever hope to meet. The food........ Oh my God the food. We were stuffed. It is the best food anywhere . Nothing comes close to this. I have eaten barbecue all over North America. One of the advantages of being a trucker. And this is the best barbecue I have ever had anywhere. The prices are more than reasonable. The amount of food you get will leave you absolutely stuffed. And the staff is unbelievably nice and kind and gentle... The loveliest ladies you could ever hope to have to deal with. God bless you Hank. I will see you again 1 day my friend. Graham.

I got the sample meat selection with sweet potatoe fries. Pulled pork, ribs and brisket…read more Food was absolutely delicious. Portion size was relatively small and price was little high ( $42.23+ tax) for sample sizes I got. Beautiful setting for dine in but I got take out. Service was ok. Free parking around the restaurant

Came here for brunch and honestly left pretty impressed. Solid spot, would definitely come back…read more Food -Avocado toast was done really well, the avocado was fresh and the portion for this was solid. -Evivva burger was really good, flavours came together nicely and it was cooked just right -Smokey salmon sandwich was a highlight for me, the smokiness came through without being overpowering Service -Our group appreciated the service very much, they were fast and they made sure to come around to check how we were doing. Environment -Atmosphere was very nice, the interior had cherry blossoms around and lifted the vibe in the place -Very clean dining space, felt very comfortable in the restaurant from the second we sat down. Everything was close to a 4.5 honestly, each dish had something that made it memorable. Portions were solid too. Really recommend this place if you're looking for a good brunch spot in the city. Looking forward to coming back.

The food was good. We went there brunch time. It's not good for large crowds. Best for small…read moregroups. For 8+ they had to connect tables of not same height and size, which made it awkward and some times wobbly. The waitress were not paying attention to the whole table and were just asking the head of table. Had to wait for 30 minutes to get my coffee. And did I say we were there for brunch. So you imagine coffee would be served fast.

We came to Phoenix Cafe for an early lunch on a Saturday. It was pretty empty around 11:30am, but…read morefilled up quickly in the next hour. I got the Malaysian Curry Beef, while my partner ordered the Baked Smoked Duck Breast with Garlic Sauce on Rice. I thought both dishes were solid. It was interesting that water is not served on default. A nice spot for a quick bite if you're craving HK food!

We were looking for a light breakfast and came across this on google…read more We got the sesame toast and pineapple bun with ham and egg. Sesame toast comes with a side of golden syrup which is not too sweet. The egg in the pineapple bun was very fluffy and cooked well. Note, you have to ask for water.

This is a great local Korean spot located in the food court area of the Galleria. I often come here…read moreif I want decent Korean food with no strings attached. FOOD (3/5) We always order a Soon Tofu stew and Kamjatang (pork bone soup). Both stews are served in a traditional hot stone bowl and comes with rice and some banchan (side dishes). Both stews are have a flavourful and mildly spicy broth. The Soon Tofu comes with a decent amount of tofu but is a bit shorter in seafood with usually a shrimp and pieces of squid and mussels. The same can be said for the pork bone soup as it doesn't typically have as much meat on the bone as other Korean restos. The side dishes it comes with are bean sprouts, kimchi, and pickled turnip. SERVICE (n/a) Since it's part of a food court, it's all self service and served on tray which you bus yourself back on the rack in front of the restaurant. VALUE (4/5) The dishes are usually about $3-4 cheaper than comparable Korean sit-down spots (eg. Owl, BCD). Because it's food court style, you don't have to pay for the service or tips. OVERALL (3.5/5) Jinmee is great spot for a quick hearty Korean meal. If you're looking for a nice sit down spot with homey ambience, this isn't it. Quick, easy, tasty, and good value. Will continue to be a go-to spot for me.

Closer to 3.5 stars but not bad for food court! Jin Mee is inside Galleria and offers a selection…read moreof stews. We had the pork bone stew (#1 on the menu) and the spicy seafood tofu stew (#3 on the menu). Both were $10.99 so pricing here is pretty decent considering most places charge upwards of $15 these days. There was a sign emphasizing that they don't use MSG in any of their dishes. Stews are served with purple rice and 3 side dishes - kimchi, bean sprouts, and cucumbers. The pork bone stew was good but the meat wasn't "fall off the bone" and could have been softer. The spicy seafood tofu stew was as expected and had a bit of seafood, zucchini, tofu, and an egg in it. Both soups for the stews were flavourful!

Pork chop and pork knuckles rice bento are so good with great prices too! Will definitely come backread more

Hou Kee is a great budget friendly spot for a tasty and filling meal…read more FOOD (4/5) The Longjiang Pork Knuckle Rice is their specialty dish and is their store's namesake. The main portion of the dish is super tender braised pork knuckle (not as weird as it may sound) on a bed of white rice glazed with a house Chinese BBQ sauce. It comes with sides of pickled "sour" veggies (酸菜), cabbage, tofu, and hard boiled egg. The pork knuckle almost melts in your mouth and is so decadent with the BBQ sauce. The sides give nice textural contrast and palette contrast. VALUE (5/5) The pork knuckle rice altogether is $10 plus tax and leaves you full and fulfilled. Great portions and is balanced with good proportion of meat, rice, and veggies. They only take debit or cash. LOCATION (3.5/5) Located on the East side of Yonge St by Northtown Way, it is halfway between Finch and North York Center subway stations. There is paid street parking along Yonge. The store is quite small with 2-3 tables, so would expect to do takeout during peak hours. OVERALL (4.5/5) Really good value for a tasty well rounded meal. I will definitely be returning if I want a quick lunch or dinner with bang for buck. Paired with great flavours and quality of ingredients makes this a nice cheap eats reco!