My BF is an alum of UWaterloo and said this was his favorite spot while he was there, so it was a…read moremust-stop on our trip. And I can see why it was his favorite. Love the vibes, very casual, and the server was really friendly too. She was super enthusiastic when our group requested sake bombs. This was my first time going to an AYCE izakaya, and it made me wish there was one where I live. The highlight was definitely the beef teriyaki - comes out sizzling hot. The chicken teriyaki felt sad in comparison lol. Sushi was pretty good quality as well. Melona bars to top off the night! Would come back here always if I was in the area.

Let me state up front that the food is great. It's fresh and there's a good selection…read more My reason for giving 3 stars is the choice of seating and the service. We went as a group of 7 with a reservation. For some reason, instead of seating a larger group at the stand alone (but combinable tables) at the front of the restaurant, they decided to sit us at a booth that holds six with the +1 in a chair in the pathway to the bathroom. Ordering food is done on 2 pieces of paper - one for sushi and one for all the other food. Unlike many other AYCE restaurants, there is no description of the food and there's no iPad to see a photo of what you might be ordering. It makes it very difficult to select, and the waiters are really not around to ask questions. They wanted all 7 of us to use the single paper. I explained to the waiter that I wasn't at a restaurant to do math and add up all the pieces and orders and go person by person. Could we possibly get a second set of papers so we could split the table into 2 groups? Yes, but with great difficulty. The food started to come. Overall, very fast from paper to food. So, where did they put the food? Right in front of me as one if the people sitting at the end. They would place plate after plate in front of me. Often with no explanation of what food it was. Apparently, it is the person at the end of the table's job to announce the food and identify the person(s) who it belongs to. So, with the number of dishes ordered, there was little opportunity for me to eat. There was also no place for me to place my food on the table in front of me. It was beyond frustrating. Along the way, they began forgetting to deliver food that was ordered and they began delivering food we did not order. I believe the restaurant should have placed us at the tables at the front of the restaurant. All large groups would benefit front this and all would be able to enjoy the food.

The food is so highly overrated at three teenage boys took them here twice not one of them finished…read moretheir meals. I tried six different dishes disgusting.

Came for a late lunch on Sat. They have picnic tables outside which are great with warmer weather…read more They have a few tables inside. Order at the counter: Standard burger with fries, Curry & Goat cheese poutine, Classic Canuck pizza. Burger was good, juicy, soft bun, with standard toppings. Fries are good, fresh cut and well done. The poutine was amazing. Curry & Goat cheese really hits hard! This would be even better with chicken (next time). The pizza was amazing. The dough and sauce are made from scratch and it shows! Lots of cheese, the pull was crazy. This will be our new regular spot when in the St. Jacob's Market area!

We had reservations for 4 to celebreate a joint group birthday party. We were seated upon arrival…read moreand the service was quite quick to bring us menues and water. We ordered a couple fancy drinks and they were delicious! The ambiance was really I nice, it wasn't too loud like some restaurants that big I ordered a pizza, the rest of the party orders the pasta and everyone was happy with what they got! The portion sizes were great and the food was well seasoned. Would go back for sure

Food - 4 Service - 5…read moreAtmosphere - 5 Price - 5 Start with the dessert plate and then again at the end. The food was so good and it was also beautiful inside.

First time visiting The Cactus and it was a overall good experience. They gave us complimentary…read moretortilla chips when we sat down which is a bonus. We started off with the Choriqueso which was just okay, would not get again but not terrible. For our mains we got the Enchiladas Rojas (Medium) and Chimichanga. The enchiladas are a must order and a good filling portion. The chimichangas were also good and the rice was flavourful. The price overall was not bad but $3.99 for a can of Diet Coke is a bit much. Overall, I would visit again.

Best place for Tacos in KW . Authentic and tasty . Churros rock as well . Burritos killer . You…read morewant Mexican in this area cost the Cactus. Mexican drinks and beer as well

Visit was Sat night for dinner. Reservation for 4 @ 8:30 and the place was packed, we were seated…read morepromptly. Order: 10oz NY strip, 6oz steak frites, fish & chips, kids Mac & cheese. Mac & Cheese was good and a decent portion. Their fries are awesome, well done, very crispy, seasoned well. Both steaks were ordered Medium, but were both closer to medium rare. Both guests didn't enjoy them but I tried both and they were OK. Not great, but just OK. Fish & Chips was great, came with tartar sauce and a blue cheese dip for the fries. We had the cinnamon bun bread pudding with vanilla ice cream for dessert, this was really good. Overall the food was good and the service was fantastic. Even so we probably wouldn't come back given the other options in the area.

Had the steak, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. Also ordered tomato soup and a side of fries…read more Everything tasted great. Service was a bit slow.

Was there celebrating my niece's birthday. I had ordered the sticky toffee pudding which cost me…read more$13.00. Was very disappointed as the bottom of the pudding was totally burnt.

Took my son for his fourteenth birthday for dinner today. This was a special dinner we had been…read morelooking forward too and he was so excited. I have told him for years the Keg makes the best steaks. Our experience ended up being very disappointing. We both ordered striploins. Our steaks were over done and my sons looked grey and terrible on his plate. My piece was covered in fat and tissue not a great cut at all. Our server never came to bite check our meal even though she walked by multiple times. I didn't want to say anything to keep the elusion up for my son on his birthday. All this for the price of $150 for two! I left the restaurant thinking I will never eat there again.

This is my go to spot for a nice bowl of pho! I am always satisfied walking out of here! They have…read morean excellent selection of food ranging from rice dishes, vermicelli, curry's, ramens, pho and many more. The portions are well sized and all the dishes are packed with flavour. There is never a bad choice at Ben Thanh Service was excellent, the waitress was very nice and attentive. The food came out quickly along with all the accompaniments. The restaurant is well decorated with a spacious interior. This is an amazing spot for any occasion whether it's a casual meal or date, you will not be disappointed.

Popped in for some pho on a cold Saturday afternoon. Was intrigued by some of the fancy pho and…read moreramen but went with the standard with brisket and lean/rare beef. Should have skipped the brisket it was fatty. Otherwise it tasted great. Thai spring roles also good. Service was quick and cost was about $22 per person tax and tip included but no drinks.

鸡肉炒面…read more 火候控制出色，不管是菜还是肉都是糊与不糊之间，慢一点就糊锅了。 鸡肉顺丝切片，处理时使用了蛋清，生粉水，油，非常标准。 用于改善口感的配菜有：卷心菜，洋葱，西蓝花，芽菜，菜椒。 下午3点到5点的炒面师傅，做的棒。建议其他的师傅不要省略SOP哦。 唯一的缺点是油太多了，不知道是不是追求成品率的代价呢？

Came on a Tuesday night and it was pretty busy. We were told to sit at a table in the back by one…read morehost and then another host made us get up and move to another table because she thought we sat ourselves. They dropped off water and didn't come back for about 15mins. After taking our order the server comes back and tells us the grill is closed and couldn't serve us any of the BBQ items. This wouldn't have been an issue but the fact that she took 15mins to even come check on us is what made it a horrible experience. If she checked in on us sooner, we might have been able to order BBQ. Overall the spicy beef noodle soup was amazing, food is very good but the service was not. I'll definitely come back but just not going to expect the greatest service.

Proudly family owned and it shows! Some of the most welcoming and friendly service I've had…read moreanywhere. Place is quite cozy and balances being upscale with casual. I will say pastas here can be a tad pricey being around $30 for most of them, but they are so so good. I ordered the 271 west shrimp pasta ($28) and it was fantastic. Gigantic tiger shrimp that are seasoned to perfection. Extremely rich tomato based sauce, with great linguine. I was blown away by the quality as it truly was amazing. Kitchener has some great italian food it seems and this place is a top of my list.

Stopped in for a very late lunch before heading to the nearby airport to fly a fighter jet trainer…read moreso needed some food but not a heavy meal. Enjoyed the agreeableness of the person 'minding the store' by himself when we told him of our situation. He right away told us sorry no pizza because the oven was in use baking their bread - unfortunate, but a good sign. We each ordered pasta and they were all three good, delivered with just enough time to eat half and pack the rest to go, which I enjoyed later. The restaurant itself is mid, in the sense that it isn't fancy and white tablecloth but better than Olive Garden in what they produce. The value was reasonable and the toasted bread that came with each entree was really top notch.

Tip: The shio ramen and gyoza are excellent…read more My rating is 4.5. I'll round up. Years ago, when I frequented Waterloo often, there was a Kenzo Ramen in the plaza next door from the University of Waterloo. It closed and I was sad. I loved having a meal there. Last month, I took a Friday off and did a day trip to the Waterloo area. I felt like ramen after completing my shopping excursion. I did a search and found out that Kenzo Ramen had returned to Waterloo, but in a different part of the city. I was thrilled to pieces. I headed over here for a late lunch. This eatery is located in a plaza with a ton of parking. I backed into a spot and headed over to the entrance. I saw a sign on the door saying that the eatery was experiencing air conditioning issues. Oh, no! It was a hot day. I had flashbacks checking into accommodations in Winnipeg and learning that it didn't have air conditioning in my room. But, I love Kenzo. I needed nourishment. I opened the door and walked in. It wasn't hot at all. This place had at least two massive portable air conditioning units going. It felt cool. Yay! A female staffer immediately greeted me. I let her know that I'd like to dine in. She said I could sit anywhere. Naturally, I chose to sit next to the air conditioning unit. It was the best move. I was cool the entire time at this eatery. I ordered the following items: - Water with ice - Diet Coke - Gyoza (3) - Shio ramen For the shio ramen, I asked that the bamboo shoots be held. I added an egg and corn. The iced water was needed. It was hot outside and the water was refreshing. Same with the Diet Coke. This place was kind to get me a glass with ice. I poured the cold pop into the glass. So good! My gyoza came out next. I got three of them. They were perfectly pan-fried. The filling was delicious and generous. I liked the dipping sauce. My ramen came out next. I was excited. I was reuniting with the best bowl of ramen. The chashu slices were thick and tender. I loved them. So flavourful with the perfect protein-to-fat ratio. The egg was jammy. The corn was perfect. The ramen was chewy and perfect. I loved the green onion with the shio soup base. The saltiness was perfect. It enhanced everything in my bowl of ramen, but didn't make me thirsty for the rest of the day. I paid my bill at my table. The woman brought me the payment machine. I paid with a credit card and tipped. Done! I let her know that my meal was excellent. She seemed appreciative. I visited the washroom before making tracks home to Markham. It was clean. No complaints. It's great that Kenzo Ramen is back in Waterloo. I was ecstatic to order my usual again. The quality and taste remain the same as I remembered them to be. I look forward to returning. The food is amazing and staff are so nice. (305)

This was a nice little spot to get some fresh ramen. The restaurant interior was pretty basic,…read morenothing too special. They have seat cushions to sit on the benches which was nice. The service was good and our waitress was kind. The ramen was pretty decent. The broth was good but could have been a little more flavourful, the noodles were cooked well and the meat was soft. My personal favourite was the egg that came with it. The yolks had a sweetness to them that added nice flavour. Would overall give it a 7.5/10. The karrage chicken was okay. It was lacking some seasoning and the creamy yuzu sauce that came with it tasted a little bit like lemon curd. The chicken was juicy on the inside though. Would give this a 5/10.