It stood out since it was the first restaurant I've been to in Toronto that has a gender neutral…read morebathroom. We got assorted aburi sushi, mentai kimchi udon, oysters kakimayo, hoji-cha brulee, and neko demashi. Everything was delicious but the aburi sushi fell apart immediately because the rice wasn't sticky enough. I didn't like the oysters that much but my wife enjoyed it nevertheless. I think we just have a difference of preferences.

Meeting in Toronto as a family of 11 to celebrate my dad's 70th birthday, Kinka Izakaya Original is…read moreone of the only better rated restaurants near the downtown hotels that can accommodate larger groups without making them order an expensive pre fixe meal. Here's our experience going on a Friday evening in July at 6:15pm. 1) Food: The menu is large with an option to order à la carte or get a three-course meal for 35 Canadian dollars. I ordered the udon carbonara. It was tasty, but a little too heavy on the bacon. (If you visit D.C., Perry's has an excellent one.) 2) Drinks: The menu has it all, but focuses on sake. They have sake sangria, which was refreshing, sake bombs, and flavored sake. They also have mocktails for the kids that come in a cat cup. 3) Service: Our server was amazing! He took photos of us using a Polaroid camera, sang to my dad when he brought out free dessert, and gave us his full attention and energy.

Lee is the one restaurant I look forward to every Summerlicious…read more One reason is that every year they create a completely new menu instead of reusing dishes from their regular menu. As an Asian fusion restaurant, I always come curious to see what new ideas the chef has come up with. The last two Summerlicious menus disappointed me a little--they felt a bit uninspired, with dishes like the vegetable curry and croquette. This year, however, the creativity is back, and I'd happily recommend Lee's Summerlicious menu again. Fried Wild Cod The crispy cod is served in an edible crispy rice basket, making it feel like sharing bread at the start of the meal. The fish is fried perfectly with a crisp exterior and moist, flaky interior. Paired with Thai sweet chili sauce, it's light, flavorful, and great for sharing. Gazpacho Picante A refreshing take on gazpacho. The avocado gives it a smoother texture, while the hint of spice adds another layer without overpowering the chilled tomato soup. Refreshing and a great appetizer. BBQ Jerk Pork Ribs Three generous ribs--almost a main course on their own. The meat is tender while still retaining a bit of bite, similar to the texture of slow-cooked jerk chicken. The jerk seasoning is excellent, coating every bite with rich, aromatic spices. Pan Roasted Salmon The salmon is beautifully cooked with a nicely caramelized exterior while remaining juicy inside. Each accompaniment brings something different: the olive tapenade is deeply savory, the parsnip purée is smooth and slightly sweet, the lima bean adds a creamy, nutty richness, and the lemon-tomato-pepper vinaigrette brightens everything with acidity and a gentle kick. Lima Bean Succotash Probably the prettiest dish on the menu--and also the most unusual. The lima beans and peas are cooked until tender without becoming mushy. The flavors are layered, but there's a subtle bitterness throughout. After asking the chef, we learned it's the natural flavor of lima beans and was intentionally preserved as part of the dish. Fried Organic Chicken The fried chicken is juicy and tender, reminding me of Japanese karaage. It comes with two fun sauces: one is rich and spicy with a hint of coconut, while the other is a sweet pineapple-lime mayo that pairs surprisingly well with the chicken. The pandan rice, however, was fairly ordinary. The desserts are still classic Lee--beautifully plated, but the flavors are more restrained. We tried the Rhubarb Almond Frangipane Tart, Lemon Mousse Panna Cotta (our favorite), and Strawberry Raspberry Monkey Bread. This year's Summerlicious reminded me why I fell in love with Lee in the first place.

Finally visited this place after months of having it bookmarked! I heard good things about their…read moresingaporean slaw, my friends were telling me it changed their lives but I thought it's just a salad... how good could it be? After trying it I completely understood, this was the BEST salad of my life! All 26 ingredients worked together perfectly to make a delicious, tangy, crunchy salad unlike anything i've had before. I also highly recommend the wine paring they suggest having with the salad :) Everything else on the menu was done really well. The cheeseburger spring roll was quite unique, Indo think there could've been more texturally inside the actual spring roll, it was all mush in there. Very nice ambiance, service were very attentive, I had a great time and will be back to try more items :)

A beautiful dining experience, great ambience and service, it wasn't just a meal, but a show! The…read morewhole dinner took about 2.5h from appetizers to dessert, this place is perfect for any kind of celebrations! Modern Indian cuisine, with lots of vegetarian options, and highly recommend their cocktails!!!

From the owner: We are Delighted to Introduce The Carnival Toronto, where you can savour authentic Indian cuisine…read more Nestled in the vibrant city of Toronto, Carnival is a new generation Indian restaurant offering a Casual / Fine dining experience in a relaxed cozy atmosphere. At Carnival Toronto, we take pride in sourcing sustainable produce and meat from local suppliers across the GTA. We cater to all dietary preferences, offering gluten-free, vegan, tofu, dairy-free, and nut-free dishes. Experience the rich flavours of Indian cuisine in Carnival Restaurant and Cocktail Bar. Complement your meal with a glass of wine, a refreshing pint of Indian beer, or a traditional Indian Mocktails and Cocktails!

The space is beautiful inside, with a modern design that makes it perfect for dinner or a night…read moreout. The service was warm and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. It's easy to miss the place coz the exterior is hard to judge. The food we ordered really stood out coz it was flavourful, fresh, and yes, everything on the menu is Halal. (And it's the perfect amount of spice, for all you spicy Asian food lovers!) The angry chicken? *chef's kiss* the star of the show! Along with the beef lo mein. They've got a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays, dinner service runs late until 11 on weekends, and the bar is open until later.

This is a great pan-Asian restaurant in mid town. The service was top notch - our waiter was very…read moreaccommodating and attentive to all our needs and questions. The restaurant has a fancy vibe (I would dress up a bit!) and moody interior. I believe there is also a patio but we were seated in a dining area with a bar. We ordered a variety of items from the menu to share. Everything was delicious, and each dish offered a very unique flavour. The cocktails were also wonderful. Will definitely be back!

I have never been to the dinning room here, but I have ordered delivery at least 20 times, and have…read moretried a lot of different things from the menu. Their lemon-grass recipe is really terrific. If you want a great Asian delivery night in, Green Onion won't disappoint. Expect longer delivery times during peak hours, but their staff is pleasant enough, especially since it sounds like they are always busy!

This place is awesome when you come home, feel like Thai/Chinese but are too lazy to pick it up,…read moreand definitely too lazy to make it. Order in! It gets there really really fast. I am not sure how they do it, but it's fast. A few minutes pass and you're yum yum yumming away on your living room couch. My favourite thing on the menu is the General Tao Chicken. It tastes delicious when it arrives AND it tastes delicious the next morning (if there is any left over, which there sometimes is because I frequently over order from this place). Other recommendations are the green curry chicken or beef, lemongrass chicken or beef, and spicy shanghai noodle. Mmmmm. Guess what I am ordering now?

Saigon Lotus is an all vegetarian/vegan Viet restaurant with two shops in town, this one being a…read moresmaller, cozier version. When we first walked by, we were unsure whether they were open since they were doing some renovations with the ceiling. Luckily they were fully open and ready to serve some tasty vegan Viet dishes. We split a bowl of pho which had the exact spices and herbs that would normally go into making a traditional broth. I loved the tanginess and assortment of flavors all in one hearty bowl of noodles with plenty of mock meats. Being in Canada, we also ordered their poutine with mock meat and gravy. These were okay and I probably shouldn't have expected greatness at a Viet spot, but still fun to try on the side. Besides the construction happening, service here was really nice and we enjoyed our lunch visit for sure.

I had an amazing time visiting Saigon Lotus in the Church-Wellesley Village with my friend. The…read morevibrant and cozy atmosphere made it the perfect place to catch up over some delicious Vietnamese food. We tried a variety of dishes, including a flavorful noodle bowl with tender grilled meat, fresh herbs, and crispy spring rolls. The balance of fresh, crunchy veggies and savory toppings made it an unforgettable experience. The hot and spicy soup with tofu and shrimp was the perfect companion to our meal, and the staff was very friendly, offering great service throughout our visit. If you're in the area, this place is a must-try for authentic Vietnamese flavors and a laid-back ambiance!

I love love love Blooming Orchid!!!…read more With such a huge menu (with Thai, Japanese, Chinese offerings), one might think that the dishes would be mediocre. But no, you would be totally wrong. I've ordered a la cartefrom here three times, and in that time tried many different items on the menu, and everything was stellar. Among the items I've ordered - sushi Party Platter B, Mango Avocado Salad, Honey Garlic Tofu, Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, Shrimp Tempura, Coconut Shrimp, Pork Shu Mai, Shrimp Dumpling With so many Asian fusion restaurants in the GTA, it really takes culinary skill to be a standout. I absolutely think this place is a hidden gem. To top it off the price is right, all the dishes are reasonably priced so you can eat to your heart's content and it won't break your bank.

I went to Blooming Orchid restaurant for some takeout food. Blooming Orchid is an Asian fusion…read morerestaurant that replaced Duckee restaurant. The staff was very friendly. It took a long time to order as the menu is very cluttered and confusing. They have Chinese food, sushi, dim sum, etc. Normally when a restaurant have so many choices, the food is terrible. The prices were pretty high as their dim sum dishes cost 5 dollars a plate. I ordered the dim sum no.1 platter which has steamed spinach hai gow, shrimp hai gow, and fried shrimp rolls. I also ordered the salmon rolls. To my great surprise, the food was very good. The fried shrimp rolls were great as it wasn't overcooked. The salmon rolls were also very good. Would I go back? Sure as the food was very good.

Made reservations for 2 and was quite surprised we got booth seating. Servers were friendly and…read moreservice was quick. We ordered the smashed and aloha burger as well as the fried chicken. Honestly wasn't the biggest fan of the fried chicken as I found it lackluster. I really enjoyed the aloha burger though. Chorizo burgers are definitely more unique and I really liked the flavor and the grilled pineapple (I will always argue in favour of pineapple on burgers and pizzas). We also ordered drinks and they were not watered down which I appreciate. Overall presentation was A+, great place for a casual date with the girls or your partner.

Came here for dinner when my friends and I were in town this past summer. There was a bit of a wait…read moreto get seated, so we sat outdoors with some cocktails. I decided to get a Blue Hawaii cocktail, which was beautifully presented to me. My friends also enjoyed their cocktails, and the time to wait for a table went by fairly quickly. We decided to share an order of their vegetarian baos, which were pretty good and surprisingly hearty. We asp shared an order of their tempura corn fritters, which were also hearty and tasty. I decided to get their jackfruit fried rice, which was unfortunately pretty lackluster. I felt like it needed something, perhaps more salt or soy sauce. Other than that, we had a lovely meal here and the restaurant itself was beautiful. A fun place to go out to if you happen to be in Toronto.