Uhh don't sleep on this food mart/small take-out restaurant!…read more I got to try the miso salmon bento box which came with "daily banchan" which today included cucumbers, a sort of spinach? or leafy green, a few slices of hard boiled egg, pickled cabbage and this potato(?) tempura on a bed of rice. The miso salmon was nice and not too dry with a delicious miso sauce on top. I felt the bento box was balanced and I enjoyed everything. It also came with a miso soup and using that to wash down the meal was great. Hanamaru also has a lot of Korean and Japanese snacks and goodies for sale!

Who knew a small Japanese/Korean market could come up with such great tasting bentos? Hanamaru may…read morefeel like a mini grocery, but its offerings are restaurant-level goodness. My wife and I have been here a couple of times now and got: - Beef bulgogi bento: Beautifully presented, really tasty, great sides. The beef was tender and properly sweet. Only quibble was we would have wanted more meat. - Unagi bento: Generous serving of eel, good grill and sauce. And as with the other bento, great sides and presentation. - Torched salmon dragon roll: Heavy and packed, pretty tasty, though would have liked the salmon a bit more torched. - Shrimp tempura: Standard and pretty good. Overall, the bentos are easily the standouts. That said, Hanamaru's other offerings are pretty good too. We'll definitely be back to try their other stuff.

Very busy place; you get mixed service from staff as your server is not your server. Very niche…read morelocal spot. Best thing about it was variety of beer on tap. Food is a hit n miss too, someone from our group got ill from the food. It is dimly lit which is good, clean washroom. But our trip was soured by poor service. Management needs to look at the customer service aspect as you get mixed service. Price is avg, not overly expensive, just middle of the line pricing.

Another great service at the wren - shared the guac and chips & the chopped cheese with fries…read more Both came out super fresh and flavourful. Ordered several craft beers on tap & the two gents tending bar were great conversation without being annoyed we were chatty (here ahead of a concert at the Danforth) If you haven't had their food, or been in for a beer or cocktail, do yourself a favour and go. No reservations & the special will sell out fast! So get in if you see one on their instagram you want to try. You won't be let down!

This restaurant is very uncomfortable (seated against wood planks). As usual they are very busy…read morewith take out orders. But the service is very professional. Their chicken katsu was very tender and moist, very good, with 2 big pieces of chicken. The bibimbap was ok. The gyosas were good.

This is our go to sushi spot on the Danforth. The boats are huge - a boat for 3 can easily feed a…read morefourth! The price is also super reasonable. The place is a bit small but cozy.

Met up with a friend here for dinner after work. Heard about this place and decided to check it…read moreout. First off, be warned parking is a bit of disaster with not many spots for all the businesses and might have make a few loops before a spot opens up. We ordered 3 dishes to share. First was the the deep fried soft shell crabs. They were ok, I found them on the saltier side and probably wouldn't order them again. The main dish was the Pad See Ewe. It was nicely prepared with just the right amount of sweetness and spice. Last we had the Duck Panang curry. Was a tad on the sweet side, but the duck was a nice portion and perfectly cooked. I like more than my friend, but i think it was more of a preference. Service was very good. We had three people checking in on us throughout our meal.

The Danforth outpost of this Thai food group is a fave for us. From the sweet potato fritters to…read morethe shrimp rolls to the Pad Thai it's one of the best Thai restaurants in the area. Service is always friendly and prompt. Please note that it isn't a huge restaurant, so if you want to be sure to get in, I recommend reservations. Located steps from Chester Subway TTC - easy to get to by transit. Street and Green P lots nearby. My fave is their Shrimp Pad Thai! Give them a try!

Their Sala Pad Thai with shrimp ($24) is what keeps me coming back. Diners can choose between glass…read moreor rice noodles, and I always opt for rice - the flatter shape clings better to the sauce and minced peanuts. The noodles are cooked just right, retaining a pleasant chew, and coated in just enough of that sweet, sour, and savoury tamarind sauce to flavour the dish without drowning it. The wok hay still shines through. True to form, it arrives wrapped in a delicate lattice egg crepe, which is not essential for flavour, but undeniably pretty and giving the dish a regal finish. On a previous visit, I made the mistake of ordering dishes too spicy. This time, the server seemed to instinctively know better and brought the khao pad tom yum with chicken ($21) at a medium spice level. The fried rice was a full-on flavour bomb: punchy tom yum paste layered with aromatic onions, peppers, and fresh herbs. And the aroma? Absolutely intoxicating. I'd highly recommend splurging a little and ordering from the "premium beef" section. The khaw waan beef green curry ($27.50) uses "finger beef," a well-marbled cut carved from between rib bones. The result is deeply flavourful, incredibly tender meat with a luscious gelatinous ribbon of cartilage that adds richness. Green curry can often become too sweet or heavy on coconut, but Sala strikes the balance beautifully. It's creamy without being nauseating, with bold curry flavours still front and centre. The sauce is excellent spooned over the cone of steamed rice and soaking into the tender eggplant scattered throughout. Since my first visit, portion sizes have noticeably increased... we left with a doggy bag of leftovers. Everything arrives well-seasoned on its own, but for those who like to tweak, Sala offers a set of "flavour boosters" so you can dial up the salty, sweet, sour, or spicy elements. Personally, I didn't touch them and found the food didn't need any extra help.

The restaurant has a nice, modern vibe but feels casual and welcoming…read more The pad Thai and khao soi were good, flavorful, and comforting, though not overly complex. Portions are decent, but some dishes could have used a little more seasoning. Drinks are solid, though a couple of the cocktails were a bit too sweet for my taste. Service was friendly, but it got a little slow during busy moments. Overall, a solid choice for a casual Thai meal in Toronto--worth a visit if you want tasty food without the fuss

Morgan's is a cozy gastropub I found near where we stayed during a recent trip to Toronto. I forget…read morewhat my husband had, but I know he enjoyed it. I had their burger, with cheese and truffle aioli only. The burger was great. The fries are thicker cut with skin. Good, but not my favorite. I enjoyed my amaretto sour. My husband liked his smoked old fashioned. Service is excellent. The ambiance is nice. They have booths and a long bar. We came first thing on a Sunday morning so it was still quiet but they definitely deserve to be busier.

The pub has a rundown feel to it. It works when sitting around having a beer but is uninspiring…read morewhen dining. There is an outdoor patio that would have been a better choice. I will say the staff was friendly and very attentive. Prices fair. Solid selection of craft beers on top. I think my impression of the food would have been different had I ordered the southern fried chicken which looked amazing. I had fish and chips. The heavily beer battered fish was too greasy. Couldn't eat the batter it just oozed oil. The fish on inside was ok. Comes with steak cut fries which were chunky and filling. Calamari was decent. The best thing we had was the cauliflower bites. Highly recommended. If you're an east Danforth local and need some pub fare and a place for a good beer Morgans will do fine...but get the fried chicken.

This place is gorgeous, spacious and the food is delicious…read more It gets very busy during the weekend so better to come early. Food price is average but the food is phenomenal. I really love the way they make the rosa latte here as well as the stuffed arepas. The sauces are also amazing and I highly recommend the green one. Parking can be a bit of a challenge and transit might be the best way to get there. They also sell local grocery products. This place is definitely worth a try if you are in the area.

One extra star for great friendly service and lovely atmosphere…read more We came for a late lunch and I had the pork carnita arepa while my friend had the arepa trio. My arepa was large enough to be a full lunch but wish it came with some type of sides. The meat was soft and swimming in sauce, causing there to be a puddle at the end of the meal. The arepa was not as crispy as the ones I've had in the past, more on the doughy side but it held up sitting in sauce. Would try something else next time, but the service and atmosphere was lovely.

I've not had the best experience getting meals from bakeries, and Cafe Cocoro continued that trend…read more Don't get me wrong: the place itself is great (clean, spacious, inviting; it's the type of place you can lounge in for hours), so plus points for that. It's the food that was just meh. Stopped by for lunch and got: - Korean Pancakes: Prepackaged, it still was pretty good (i.e., didn't just taste reheated). The dipping sauce accentuated the sweetness of the pancakes. - Bulgogi Bibimbap: Bulgogi was really bland and a tad dry, so had to put a lot of gochujang on the bibimbap. - Bulgogi Japchae: Agaìn, band and dry bulgogi. The japchae was good - soft and sweet. Also, generous serving that is shareable. - Mango Banana Smoothie: A bit lumpy, and more mango than banana. But great for a hot summer day. Maybe it's the bakery stuff we should have tried, because everyone is raving about this place. The meals were just ok.

Quarantine Day 3: I'm really a sucker for cafes with awesome drinks AND real food (although baked…read moregoods do well too). For lunch fare for 2, I ordered way too much food: 1. A medium-sized side order of kimchi 2. Korean pancake 3. Bulgogi bibimbap 4. Bulgogi japchae 5. Bagel with bacon, egg, lettuce, and tomato And of course, 6. A small matcha latte. I thought that the medium was a pretty good portion of kimchi. Probably enough for 3-4 people to share it as a side dish. The korean pancake was very yummy, especially when paired with the dipping sauce. I liked that both the bibimbap and japchae had a good amount of veggies. I found the bulgogi just a tiny bit dry. The bagel was panini pressed which was nice but it did toast up the lettuce which wilted it. The rest of the toppings were really good. The one thing I really didn't care for was the matcha latte. It was so sweet I didn't think I'd be able to finish it. The other thing is that it hardly tasted of matcha. The latte itself was pretty much white. That kind of told me that it wasn't mixed well and just didn't have any matcha in it. I'd skip this on my next UberEats order.