loved the decor, the interior blends bold, traditional japanese elements with a slightly modern,…read moreizakaya style flair. the space features dark brick walls and wooden beams, giving it a cozy, intimate feel, while a striking lantern style light fixture overhead adds a warm glow. i could not help but think what a great place to gather with a group, enjoy drinks, and share a bunch of dishes. the menu was a bit overwhelming (in a good way). so many options, truth be told, i was over stimulated but we eventually narrowed it down to two oshis and the beef tataki, to start. unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the setting. we were pretty disappointed that the oshis weren't flame seared, part of what makes oshi sushi so craveable is that warm, caramelized top. both rolls we ordered tasted pretty much the same, despite having different toppings. the monsoon special (tuna, salmon, avocado, dried onion, creamy yum sauce, unagi sauce, sesame seeds) and the salmon oshi (spicy mayo, cucumber, jalapeño, sesame seeds, dried onion) looked different, but flavour wise, were indistinguishable. also, the seaweed wrap situation was strange, it seemed like it was wrapped like a sushi and then the bottom half was sliced off, giving it an unfinished feel. they were not layered in a rectangular mold, and was missing the lightly flame seared smoky caramelized taste. then there was the beef tataki, the crunchy bits we were biting into turned out to be garlic flakes, but the texture was oddly sharp, i thought i had bit into shards of oyster shells. the sauce threw us off too, the balance of citrus and sweet was off, with a weird spicy kick, like frank's hot sauce that didn't quite work. we did not finish this. we had planned to order some drinks and deep fried dishes, but decided against this. service was friendly and the ambiance was great, but the food execution just didn't match up. not sure we'd return.

Amazing ambiance with great service. Sushi was amazingly fresh and very good. From the sashimi to…read morethe sirloin steak, everything was flavorful and left you wanting more. The fish cheek was lightly fried with plenty of meat. You can also order a flying fish sashimi that it was presented beautifully. After finishing the sashimi, they will ask if you would like the remainder of the fish fried. We opted to do this and everything down to the bone was edible and crunchy, like fish chips. I love how none of the fish was wasted and the entire fish was edible. Overall, highly recommend this place if you are looking for fresh fish and quite authentic flavors. Be prepared to leave smelling a bit smokey though due to the open kitchen. But it's great that you can watch them prepare some of the food.

This was my first time here and I have to say my BB smooth was fantastic. Great service I would…read morehighly recommend trying it out. Five thumbs up from me

Went on a Thursday for lunch with 6 other coworkers. It it a small place run by a very sweet…read morecouple. It got busy by 1220pm. They have a very good selection of dishes and traditional herbal soups. Portions are generous too. We shared a seafood fried rice and could tell that the wok was smoking hot. You can't get that flavour from a regular fry pan at home. Taiwanese fried chicken was hot n crispy. I had a soup made from chicken bones which reminded me of my childhood soups my mom made. Many of us ordered the black pepper beef or pork and one had the hainanese chicken with ginger sauce which was yummy too. We'll be back to try more items! Once in the dragon centre, walk straight to the back, you'll find a small sign in this neat little place with unique decor.

Pleasant restaurant downtown in a small shopping mall. Seating is comfortable and relaxed. Very…read moregood menu with lots of selections. Our food was delicious, served hot and arrived quickly. I suggest ordering some of the appetizers plus a meal because serving size is not large. Also try one of their soups. They are unique and very tasty. Service is cheerful and helpful. Good spot for lunch or a relaxed dinner.

Hao Bowl is located in a food court so ambiance is hard to describe, maybe "modern food court". It…read morespecializes in bowls, big surprise, but does offer udon noodle soup (in a bowl) and gyozas. I had the teriyaki pork bowl. I initially thought it was a bit pricey, but I think that's just prices these days as it's a pretty good size. It came with a lot of pork, reasonable noodles and an Ok tasting broth. Service was friendly and pretty quick, they do re-cook the noodles and then assemble the bowl. Overall not bad, I'd try the Udon Noodles next time.

This is a huge place with lots of seating and huge variety of food…read more We spent 1 and a half hours there as the food was unending. Everything was delicious and fresh. We loved the dumplings and so so many varieties of sushi which were freshly made. The salads and deserts were amazing too. The main course was okay and the fried rice was very bland but no complaints as we didn't have much room to eat by then. Great service and lots of food. A thumbs up from me!

Took my girlfriend here and she got sick from the food…read more There were certainly some good things: the salmon Sashimi, the desert table, and the service of our waiter were all positives, so we did enjoy the first half our our visit... But something (we suspect the shrimp) turned her stomach and she spent the 2nd half of the evening loosing everything she had eaten in the washroom. This cast a rather unfortunate pallor over the evening as a whole and our subsequent opinion... The very minimum standard for a restaurant is that you can keep the food down- if that bar has not been cleared whatever other positives may have been are secondary...

Great buffet for lunch. Vegetarian food are great. Delicious. Parking is available on the side of…read morethe building which is rare to find in downtown. If you enjoy Chinese food and vegetarian this is a perfect place to go. Yummy!

I have to say, being a vegetarian nowadays is probably much easier than back in the old days (how…read morelong ago, can't say. Just making an assumption). Vegetarian food can be so versatile and it's no longer just tofu and greens, although a lot of mock meat is still made with tofu or soy protein components. I went on a vegetarian diet for 30 days and it actually went pretty well! I did not stuff myself with carbs this time around but I'll say this... tofu does not fill you up for long! And I don't like beans. So I would fail miserably if I were to give up meat for life. There's not many vegetarian restaurants in town, but one such one would be Ambrosia Veggie House, who serves Pan Asian Chinese Vegetarian Food. They are both vegan and vegetarian, and has a pretty vast menu! I find their location interesting as it's located on the side of Avatamsaka Sagely Monastery (華嚴聖寺) - I'm not sure if the monastery opened the restaurant. My family decided to try out the restaurant with me. Here's what we ordered: Spring Rolls - $4.75 I didn't try these but I imagine they were just simply stuffed with vegetables. Served with plum dipping sauce. Satay Skewers - $6.75 These were made with very firm soy nuggets and was on the spicy side! Crunchy Seaweed Sticks - $8.75 These were seaweed wrapped firm soy nuggets, deep fried, and coated in a sweet and sour sticky sauce. I enjoyed the chewiness of this. Mashed Potato Tofu Pockets - $12.75 Bean curd sheets stuffed with mashed potato and then deep fried - they were nicely flavorful but the bean curd sheets were way too chewy. I think if they can use something else, like a puff pastry to get that nice, melt in your mouth texture, then this would be a lot easier and enjoyable to eat. Jade Rolls - $12.75 I'm no stranger to this. These are vegetable stuffed bean curd rolls which I used to eat a lot of. I love that savoury gravy that atop it! Sweet and Sour Bean Curd Rolls - $12.75 This is pretty close to the real thing with all the right flavors and vegetables that normally come in a sweet and sour pork dish! Lettuce Wrap - $14.75 I thought the faux meat mixture was done really well (tasted really good on rice), but was a bit taken back with the five lettuce leaves they provided. Yes, five. We had eight people - six adults minus my two kids. I'm pretty sure lettuce is cheap... Stir Fried Mixed Greens - $10.75 A plate of Shanghai bok choy sauteed with a good amount of wok "hei". Eight Treasures Tofu Hotpot - $14.75 This was kind of bare. They didn't substitute anything for the "meat" so it was just tofu and vegetables. Shanghai Style Chow Mein - $10.75 Your standard Shanghai noodles, minus the meat. Assorted Fried Rice - $10.75 A simple vegetable fried rice with faux meat bits. This was particularly tasty for some reason, and my brother's gf mentioned that it was fried with a lot of oil... ah, that's probably why. And it also had really good wok "hei" too! This was actually a very tasty meal, but it is on the pricier side as portions were also on the small side. However, it takes a lot more effort to turn something non meat to make it taste somewhat like meat!

Great food and service. Our meals took a bit of time to be prepared but once the food arrived we…read morewere very impressed. Everything was prepared fresh and grilled to perfection.

This little Vietnamese restaurant in Bowness hasn't even been open a whole year yet, but I have no…read moredoubt that is is the best Vietnamese I have had yet. Appearing very small from the outside, the inside is nicely decorated, the tables spaced well. We came in on a Friday night and the place was full, always a good sign! There isn't anywhere to wait, except maybe near the bar in the back of the restaurant, so we felt a bit awkward hanging around by the door. The owner was very apologetic about us having to wait, even though we could tell he was really the only one serving. After a short wait we got a table and had to wait again to have it cleaned and get menus. Again the owner was very apologetic. We ordered the grilled chicken salad wraps and the vermicelli, always a safe bet when trying a new place. I also got a taro bubble tea, which turned out to be the best, most flavourful, bubble tea I have ever had! When we got our food we were pleasantly surprised at how fresh and tasty everything was! Absolutely delicious!! We now go a bit earlier, than that first time (like 4:30pm), and have no issue getting a table. All the salad wraps are delish! They don't use MSG and try to cater to allergies. The portions are huge! A meal for 2 people is usually under $30. They are closed on Sundays. This is my favourite Vietnamese restaurant! I highly recommend trying out this gem of a place!!

I love how there are a lot of food choices available here. There are cuisines from various…read morecountries in East and Southeast Asia and everyone will surely find something that suits their taste here. The food place's interiors and overall branding is also very high standard. The only reason I am not giving the full 5-stars is because the wait time after ordering was just a little over what is acceptable for me considering this place as a quick serve food establishment.

Not sure what genius thinks stuffing my spring rolls with the sauce instead of putting it in the…read morebag was how it's done give your head shake. Along with they where soggy and under cooked 7.99 for 4 X 2 and this is what I get pretty pathetic.

Wow just tried this place for the first time off doordash. I didn't order much because normally…read moretake out sushi does not taste good I don't know why or if it's a mentality thing that my fish is not going to be fresh. however!!! That changed when I ordered 2 pieces of sushi a salmon and toro and a sashimi salad + hamachi jalapeño. I wish I ordered more sushi now because the rice was still warm and the fish tasted so fresh and soft and buttery! Literally melting in my mouth I would have never thought it was ever frozen. If you like hamachi definitely get the hamachi jalapeño this place makes it the best I always try to order this whenever I see it on a menu but their ponzu sauce and the fried sweet potato and crispy garlic bits on top was an explosion of perfect flavours in my mouth! Yum yum yum. Their sashimi salad was light and loaded with sashimi compared to other places. Their dressing is not heavy and overpowering so you can taste the fish still. Definitely ordering take out sushi from here again! Highly reccommend.

Food is still great, but wait times are seriously bad. Also…read moregot a parking ticket for being on one of the end stalls that is designated for Color Me, the pottery place next door. Don't do it! Don't park there! Even when they are closed. =(

I made a road trip to Nanton today to look at the Antique shops. I stopped in with a couple of…read morefriends at Rumors Bar for a bite to eat. The menu mainly had about three options of BBQ flavored meat. There was also Steak sandwich, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Soup, Salad and Sandwich options. I went for the Soup and Sandwich. The meal was okay, nothing spectacular. The Bar is a small local bar, the town is not very big so there was about five or so people sitting at the bar. The local town people who were at the bar were friendly and we joked around a little with them before we left. The service was slow considering how many people were in the bar but she was friendly. The T.V. was grainy and not very clear. The bathroom was clean, one private bathroom for each sex. There is not many options of places to eat in Nanton, the Bar was okay considering the size of the town but I will try another place if I am coming through Nanton again.