130 Seaway Road Sarnia ON 519.336.1999
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - Nice pub, not dingy at all. Lots of windows, sunlight, and a nice pub atmosphere.
2) Service - Fine
3) Portions - pretty good, similiar to other pubs
4) Taste - I had fish n' chips, very tasty!!
5) Price - fine, average
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - kinda reminds me of Fionn MacCool's in Toronto
2) Service - i know the staff, always friendly
3) Portions - usually enough
4) Taste - great for pub food, i love the curry
5) Price - fine
* TIP * Paddy's is the nicest pub in Sarnia
29.5.09
28.5.09
JAM Martini Bar
221 Lakeshore Rd East Oakville ON 905.842.1196A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - squished into downtown Oakville, this restaurant/martini bar is quite sleek. It offers tables (window-side) as well as large beige-coloured banquettes to accomodate for large parties of 10-15 people. There is a warm feel as red is the dominant colour in the bar, with the soft glow of tealights throughout. Definately a place to visit, not to mention free parking!
2) Service - friendly, prompt
3) Portions - good. Appetizers come in good portions to share between two, and meals are satisfying
4) Taste - great. Been there for sushi and curries. Although their sushi selection is not the largest, they make due. Martini's (HUGE selection) quite magnificant. You can't go wrong!
5) Price - Average, expect to pay around $25-$30/person for a meal and drink.
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - I like it, it reminds me of one of the college street bars, except you don't have to deal with the hassle of downtown driving and parking. Cool bar, even for a guy.
2) Service - nice
3) Portions - good
4) Taste - pretty good, I had their pad Thai, and some sushi rolls. Martini's are really good.
5) Price - above average for the sushi rolls, reasonable for the main dishes.
*SPECIAL TIP* Go there on Monday's for their $5.00 martinis, as well as a decent selection of $5.00 appetizers. You won't regret it!!
22.5.09
JJ Japanese. Thai (Take Out)
6485 Mississauga Rd Mississauga ON 905. 567.8882 A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - we just went for take-out, but it was big, nice, clean looking, with nice decor.
2) Service - very friendly. They were closing, but still patient, took their time and were very nice.
3) Portions - you get what you order (we ordered Sushi & mango salad). The mango salad was HUGE.
4) Taste - OH. MY. GOD. SooooosoooOOooOooOooooOoooooooo goooooodddd!! We just had spicy tuna, californa rolls, and dynamite rolls (our faves, in case you haven't noticed), with a mango salad. SOOOOOO damn good. Owned by Prince Sushi owners, and you can tell. Very clean, tasty sushi.
5) Price - a little expensive, but well worth it!
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - nice, kind of high-end looking. reminds me of Prince Steakhouse...same owners
2) Service - very friendly and nice, especially considering they were closing
3) Portions - good
4) Taste - the same, if not better than Prince sushi.
5) Price - kind of expensive, especially for take-out. Paid roughly $50 for 3 sets of rolls and a mango salad. You can pay that much at Prince sushi for all-you-can-eat.
21.5.09
Mama Mia's Italian Eatery
5719 Victoria Ave Niagara Falls ON 905.354.7471
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1) Appearance - very, very cute. Smells of wine, looks very cute-Italian. Nice brick walls, kind of a vintage look. The women's washrooms were super smelly and narrow, though. Pretty gross.
2) Service - pretty slow and bland
3) Portions - big
4) Taste - ok, nothing special, but a nice change from the generic chains lined up on Clifton Hill. I had the lasagne, it was tasty, but had a bit of a weird after taste: probably the beef wasn't lean at all. But it was good.
5) Price - very reasonable, approx. $15 and upwards per dish
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - cute, comfortable
2) Service - slow, nothing extra, but fine.
3) Portions - big
4) Taste - I had the penne with chicken, it was OK, I enjoyed it.
5) Price - very reasonable
*TIP* We only stopped here because it was on the way to the car, on our way back from the falls. If you have the time and want to spend a little more money, there are a couple of falls-view reastaurants you should definately try, not to mention the hotel restaurants lined up along the falls (e.g. the Keg Steak House Falls view), over by the new casino. Alternatively, and again, if you have the time, drive back to Niagara-on-the-Lake and hop into one of their quaint restaurants - you won't regret it, if only for the scenery alone! Niagara-on-the-Lake is also not polluted with these TGIF type chains as Niagara Falls is. BOTH beautiful destinations, though.
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - very, very cute. Smells of wine, looks very cute-Italian. Nice brick walls, kind of a vintage look. The women's washrooms were super smelly and narrow, though. Pretty gross.
2) Service - pretty slow and bland
3) Portions - big
4) Taste - ok, nothing special, but a nice change from the generic chains lined up on Clifton Hill. I had the lasagne, it was tasty, but had a bit of a weird after taste: probably the beef wasn't lean at all. But it was good.
5) Price - very reasonable, approx. $15 and upwards per dish
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - cute, comfortable
2) Service - slow, nothing extra, but fine.
3) Portions - big
4) Taste - I had the penne with chicken, it was OK, I enjoyed it.
5) Price - very reasonable
*TIP* We only stopped here because it was on the way to the car, on our way back from the falls. If you have the time and want to spend a little more money, there are a couple of falls-view reastaurants you should definately try, not to mention the hotel restaurants lined up along the falls (e.g. the Keg Steak House Falls view), over by the new casino. Alternatively, and again, if you have the time, drive back to Niagara-on-the-Lake and hop into one of their quaint restaurants - you won't regret it, if only for the scenery alone! Niagara-on-the-Lake is also not polluted with these TGIF type chains as Niagara Falls is. BOTH beautiful destinations, though.
Olde English Parlour
101 Wellington St Stratford ON 1.877.728.4036
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - amazing, which is why we went in, in the first place. Very cute, English looking on the outside (sits on a street corner in the heart of Stratford), and very cute, kind of high-end English pub looking on the inside. We sat in the bar/lounge area, on the huge comfy leather club chairs. Very nice.
2) Service - very friendly and prompt. We actually had asked to sit in the posh-looking dining room first, then asked to be moved to the much cooler and less isolated bar/lounge area after. No problems or dirty looks were given. =)
3) Portions - huge
4) Taste - AMAZING. We just ordered the Fish 'n chips. I substituted a salad for the chips. The fish was a huge piece of scrumptious battered cod. Very nicely done, with a nice tartar sauce on the side. I also drank the beer they recommended with the dish...a nice light beer.
5) Price - very reasonable. About $22/person including the beer
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - really cool, cute. Reminded me of home. Great atmosphere too, very mature clientelle.
2) Service - nice, friendly
3) Portions - big, even for me
4) Taste - ouuuff, surprisingly very good
5) Price - good
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - amazing, which is why we went in, in the first place. Very cute, English looking on the outside (sits on a street corner in the heart of Stratford), and very cute, kind of high-end English pub looking on the inside. We sat in the bar/lounge area, on the huge comfy leather club chairs. Very nice.
2) Service - very friendly and prompt. We actually had asked to sit in the posh-looking dining room first, then asked to be moved to the much cooler and less isolated bar/lounge area after. No problems or dirty looks were given. =)
3) Portions - huge
4) Taste - AMAZING. We just ordered the Fish 'n chips. I substituted a salad for the chips. The fish was a huge piece of scrumptious battered cod. Very nicely done, with a nice tartar sauce on the side. I also drank the beer they recommended with the dish...a nice light beer.
5) Price - very reasonable. About $22/person including the beer
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - really cool, cute. Reminded me of home. Great atmosphere too, very mature clientelle.
2) Service - nice, friendly
3) Portions - big, even for me
4) Taste - ouuuff, surprisingly very good
5) Price - good
TEN Restaurant & Wine Bar
139 Lakeshore Rd E Port Credit ON 905.271.0016
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - pretty cool. Ceilings extremely high, and for the shape of the space (ceilngs are on an angle, much like an old barn), they can do something more interesting with the ceiling like add beams or something. Anyway, cool decor, comfy atmosphere, dance floor area in the back, and very tall booths, offering privacy. Dark ambiance.
2) Service - we went in on a Sunday night, around 9 PM. You have to wait to be seated. We waited right at the front reception/hostess desk for a good 10-15 minutes. We asked the bartender who saw us, who was right infront of us working the bar, if she could send someone over, and she never did. The restaurant lost exactly 8 customers who walked in, waited, and just left. 8 customers who obviously wanted to EAT, otherwise they could have just sat themselves in the bar. When I told the manager, who finally came over to seat us, that they just lost 8 customers, he said "Oh really" with no expresssion and not a care in the world... Anyway, our server was friendly, although Chris saw her and the manager talking about us soon after he sat us...
3) Portions - not huge. We went for dinner, I was hungry before, and hungry after. I ordered the penne with a rose sauce. It also had veggies in it. Next time I would add chicken or something to it.
4) Taste - I enjoyed it. They also have incredible martinis.
5) Price - average I guess. Not cheap, but not expensive, either.
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD (but not the dish I ordered!)
1) Appearance - hip, sleek, dark. I like the booths.
2) Service - (see above, what Amal said) Only reason we stayed and didn't just bolt across the street to Hooks was because they were closed. It was late on a Sunday night, and we didn't feel like driving some place else.
3) Portions - I was still hungry after my pasta
4) Taste - I did not like mine. I ate it, and some of Amal's, but I didnt like mine at all. It was some sweet-potato ravioli in a white cream sauce....
Martini's are actually pretty good though.
5) Price - ok
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - pretty cool. Ceilings extremely high, and for the shape of the space (ceilngs are on an angle, much like an old barn), they can do something more interesting with the ceiling like add beams or something. Anyway, cool decor, comfy atmosphere, dance floor area in the back, and very tall booths, offering privacy. Dark ambiance.
2) Service - we went in on a Sunday night, around 9 PM. You have to wait to be seated. We waited right at the front reception/hostess desk for a good 10-15 minutes. We asked the bartender who saw us, who was right infront of us working the bar, if she could send someone over, and she never did. The restaurant lost exactly 8 customers who walked in, waited, and just left. 8 customers who obviously wanted to EAT, otherwise they could have just sat themselves in the bar. When I told the manager, who finally came over to seat us, that they just lost 8 customers, he said "Oh really" with no expresssion and not a care in the world... Anyway, our server was friendly, although Chris saw her and the manager talking about us soon after he sat us...
3) Portions - not huge. We went for dinner, I was hungry before, and hungry after. I ordered the penne with a rose sauce. It also had veggies in it. Next time I would add chicken or something to it.
4) Taste - I enjoyed it. They also have incredible martinis.
5) Price - average I guess. Not cheap, but not expensive, either.
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD (but not the dish I ordered!)
1) Appearance - hip, sleek, dark. I like the booths.
2) Service - (see above, what Amal said) Only reason we stayed and didn't just bolt across the street to Hooks was because they were closed. It was late on a Sunday night, and we didn't feel like driving some place else.
3) Portions - I was still hungry after my pasta
4) Taste - I did not like mine. I ate it, and some of Amal's, but I didnt like mine at all. It was some sweet-potato ravioli in a white cream sauce....
Martini's are actually pretty good though.
5) Price - ok
Saga Sushi
2011 PLains Rd. E Burlington ON 905.633.9988
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - pretty sleek and clean looking. Nice light-coloured booths, nice layout of the space. Food also is presented nicely
2) Service - went there for take out. It was fast, and friendly.
3) Portions - same as every other sushi place -you order the amount you want. They also have all-you-can-eat for dine-in patrons.
4) Taste - delicious! Had the crispy spicy tuna, dynamite rolls and california rolls.
5) Price - fine, $20 for 18 rolls
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - nice, I like it. It's comfortable too. Good lighting.
2) Service - fine. Like Amal said, we only went for take out.
3) Portions - you get what you pay for
4) Taste - good, no complaints, would definately go back.
5) Price - good, average
*TIP* This sushi joint is right off the 403 at Brant street, directly south of the highway. It's a nice place to grab sushi and continue down Brant street to Lakeshore (a 5 minute drive down the same road), and go by the water and eat. Burlington offers a beautiful shore-line, with much to see and do.
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - pretty sleek and clean looking. Nice light-coloured booths, nice layout of the space. Food also is presented nicely
2) Service - went there for take out. It was fast, and friendly.
3) Portions - same as every other sushi place -you order the amount you want. They also have all-you-can-eat for dine-in patrons.
4) Taste - delicious! Had the crispy spicy tuna, dynamite rolls and california rolls.
5) Price - fine, $20 for 18 rolls
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - nice, I like it. It's comfortable too. Good lighting.
2) Service - fine. Like Amal said, we only went for take out.
3) Portions - you get what you pay for
4) Taste - good, no complaints, would definately go back.
5) Price - good, average
*TIP* This sushi joint is right off the 403 at Brant street, directly south of the highway. It's a nice place to grab sushi and continue down Brant street to Lakeshore (a 5 minute drive down the same road), and go by the water and eat. Burlington offers a beautiful shore-line, with much to see and do.
Snug Harbour
14 Stavebank Rd Port Credit ON 905.274.5000
A M A L says do NOT devour this food
1) Appearance - cute, very port-ish, with the wood floors, fisherman accessories. Of course it boasts the BEST view of the lake of the entire Port Credit area. It sits directly on lake Ontario, offering a long pier right off the restaurant patio. It is nestled very comfortably between the pier and boats. Beautiful in the winter and summer.
2) Service - good, nice servers
3) Portions - good. We opted to share a few different items off the menu.
4) Taste - meh. Really, very meh. Nothing that you order there, you'd ever want to order again or crave. It doesn't taste bad, it just doesn't taste good. We ordered a couple of oysters (daily special at $3.00 each), an order of Mussels with the tomato sauce, an order of bruschetta, a 'backyard burger' with some fries. The Oysters were fine. Mussels were....OK. Burger was a little dry, and fries were pretty gross. You can get better fries out of those kiosks you find at fairs and stuff.
This restaurant is definately only good for the view, and drinks. Seriously, don't waste your money.
5) Price - average. But for the taste of food you're getting, perhaps above-average. came to about $65 with a few apps, and 2 drinks.
C H R I S says do NOT devour this food
1) Appearance - looks fine, nice. Huge patio, great for the summer time
2) Service -fine, friendly
3) Portions - well, we went for a mid-day snack, and I was still hungry after
4) Taste - really not that great
5) Price - great, Amal paid :)
*TIP* Really a beautiful location in terms of where it is in Port Credit. Lots of other bars nearby, cute shops, used book stores, etc. Great to walk around port credit/lake area. Go to one of the parks nearby for a leisurly, beautiful walk, and if you need to, go to snug harbour for a relaxing view. But, there are also other great places to go, or grab a drink from the nearby starbucks and walk around, OR just BYOB/F and go for a picnic!!
A M A L says do NOT devour this food
1) Appearance - cute, very port-ish, with the wood floors, fisherman accessories. Of course it boasts the BEST view of the lake of the entire Port Credit area. It sits directly on lake Ontario, offering a long pier right off the restaurant patio. It is nestled very comfortably between the pier and boats. Beautiful in the winter and summer.
2) Service - good, nice servers
3) Portions - good. We opted to share a few different items off the menu.
4) Taste - meh. Really, very meh. Nothing that you order there, you'd ever want to order again or crave. It doesn't taste bad, it just doesn't taste good. We ordered a couple of oysters (daily special at $3.00 each), an order of Mussels with the tomato sauce, an order of bruschetta, a 'backyard burger' with some fries. The Oysters were fine. Mussels were....OK. Burger was a little dry, and fries were pretty gross. You can get better fries out of those kiosks you find at fairs and stuff.
This restaurant is definately only good for the view, and drinks. Seriously, don't waste your money.
5) Price - average. But for the taste of food you're getting, perhaps above-average. came to about $65 with a few apps, and 2 drinks.
C H R I S says do NOT devour this food
1) Appearance - looks fine, nice. Huge patio, great for the summer time
2) Service -fine, friendly
3) Portions - well, we went for a mid-day snack, and I was still hungry after
4) Taste - really not that great
5) Price - great, Amal paid :)
*TIP* Really a beautiful location in terms of where it is in Port Credit. Lots of other bars nearby, cute shops, used book stores, etc. Great to walk around port credit/lake area. Go to one of the parks nearby for a leisurly, beautiful walk, and if you need to, go to snug harbour for a relaxing view. But, there are also other great places to go, or grab a drink from the nearby starbucks and walk around, OR just BYOB/F and go for a picnic!!
7.5.09
Pizzaville
7025 Danton Promenade Mississauga ON 416.736.3636
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - it's not for dine-in. Huge ovens, looks clean
2) Service - very nice, friendly, hard working
3) Portions - you order as much as you want - it's pizza!
4) Taste - phenom! I love this pizza. Not greasy. Great tasting cheese. My fave is the sundried tomatoes with spinach and feta cheese! I love their dough, too.
5) Price - great walk-in deals! Always pick up. It's more fun that way too :)
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
...it was a rainy day...free six....free six....
1) Appearance - normal take out pizza joint
2) Service - quick and easy...friendly
3) Portions - large pizza was good for the two of us with left overs for me in the morning!
4) Taste - we had feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach...very tasty!
5) Price - $10.99 for a large if you pick up! Sweet deal!
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - it's not for dine-in. Huge ovens, looks clean
2) Service - very nice, friendly, hard working
3) Portions - you order as much as you want - it's pizza!
4) Taste - phenom! I love this pizza. Not greasy. Great tasting cheese. My fave is the sundried tomatoes with spinach and feta cheese! I love their dough, too.
5) Price - great walk-in deals! Always pick up. It's more fun that way too :)
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
...it was a rainy day...free six....free six....
1) Appearance - normal take out pizza joint
2) Service - quick and easy...friendly
3) Portions - large pizza was good for the two of us with left overs for me in the morning!
4) Taste - we had feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach...very tasty!
5) Price - $10.99 for a large if you pick up! Sweet deal!
Dai Ichi Sushi
3105 Winston Churchill B,vd Unit 7 Mississauga ON 905.820.8869
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - has those little closed off booths, and some tables - it's fine
2) Service - good, friendly
3) Portions - just fine, pretty average
4) Taste - pretty good. Not the greatest, but would definately go back if we were in the area.
5) Price - fine
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - cool place - little booths everywhere. Very cute
2) Service - very good. Waitresses wear little costume - very authentic
3) Portions - good, just right
4) Taste - good...authentic...not in my top 3, but definately up there
5) Price - reasonable
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - has those little closed off booths, and some tables - it's fine
2) Service - good, friendly
3) Portions - just fine, pretty average
4) Taste - pretty good. Not the greatest, but would definately go back if we were in the area.
5) Price - fine
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - cool place - little booths everywhere. Very cute
2) Service - very good. Waitresses wear little costume - very authentic
3) Portions - good, just right
4) Taste - good...authentic...not in my top 3, but definately up there
5) Price - reasonable
Bento Box - Burlington
2405 Fairview St Burlington ON 905.631.1780
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - nothing fancy or high-end, but it was fine
2)Service - Good - you can order from the table, but I think it's faster to order from their cash (think fast-food) but it's not fast food at all.
3) Portions - great
4) Taste - fabulous!
5) Price - good, nothing expensive
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - clean - i'm comfortable there...maybe because I've been there so many times
2) Service - Always good - you can order from your table, or the counter
3) Portions - just right
4) Taste - one of my favorite places!
5) Price - reasonable
*TIP* One of the best sushi joints in Burlington!
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - nothing fancy or high-end, but it was fine
2)Service - Good - you can order from the table, but I think it's faster to order from their cash (think fast-food) but it's not fast food at all.
3) Portions - great
4) Taste - fabulous!
5) Price - good, nothing expensive
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - clean - i'm comfortable there...maybe because I've been there so many times
2) Service - Always good - you can order from your table, or the counter
3) Portions - just right
4) Taste - one of my favorite places!
5) Price - reasonable
*TIP* One of the best sushi joints in Burlington!
5.5.09
Baton Rouge - Mississauga
5860 Mavis Road Mississauga ON 905.567.1190
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - nice, dark, nice cozy booths, wood detailing, nice layout
2) Service - ...interesting....to say the least. I can't say that the service is BAD there, but I can say it's not comfortable. When we were there just a week ago, our main waitress dictated the daily specials and whatever else schpeel she had to say in a very strange robotic voice, staring head on like a deer caught in headlights. See Chris's review on service for more details. But I would like to mention that at the end of the meal, we asked for toothpicks from a different server (they serve in teams there) and it was awkward. We asked for toothpicks, she paused, looked confused and said, "uhh...how many?" and we answered "well....there's two of us...soo..." and she paused again and said, "so, like...how many?" and we said "like....two?" (so awkward) and she returns with two frickin toothpicks.
3) Portions - huge, great
4) Taste - I ordered the ribs with the baked potato again. Again, my ribs were cold, so I had to have them sent back. Once they were warm, they tasted phenomenal. and again on the service, our weird deer-caught-in-headlights server came and in a strange, posessed, robotic voice asked, "hi. how.are.your.ribs.?are.they.to.your.like.ing.and.falling.off.the.bones?" (sooo awkward)
5) Price - reasonable for this type of place (approx. $100/two people)
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - nice, more spacious than the one in toronto. You can see the kitchen.
2) Service - kinda interesting. I ordered a burger with fries. They have great fries. I wanted mine well-done. So our deer-caught-in-headlights server asked, "WELL-done?" I said, "Yeah." so she replied, "you mean well-done as in dry and lacking flavour?" to which I uneasily agreed....wtf?
3) Portions - fine
4) Taste - good
5) Price - fine
Baton Rouge - Toronto
216 Yonge St East Toronto ON 416.593.9667
A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - Nice, dark, comfortable, upscale
2) Service - We ordered ribs and they came to the table cold. We had to wait while they took them back to warm them up. Not cool.
3) Portions - Huge
4) Taste - great, but the ceasar salad isn't all that. Too musch garlic.
5) Price - reasonable for a nice, above average restaurant. Expect to pay about $100 for two for nice meal
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - I like it. It was dark. I like dark places.
2) Service - it was fine.
3) Portions - I was stuffed
4) Taste - their ribs are good and I don't even like ribs. I'm a fan, now.
5) Price - sweet deal, Amal paid =)
4.5.09
Asuka Japanese Restaurant
108 Yorkville Ave Toronto ON 416.975.9084 A M A L says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - looks big because of the mirrors, but it's actually tiny. Nice booths and tables. Except for the deuce right at the front entrance. Cozy place.
2) Service - very, very friendly, polite
3) Portions - great. We were there for lunch
4) Taste - very good except for one thing: The green salad sauce tasted a little like mayonaise.
5) Price - cheap lunch menu
C H R I S says DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - don't be confused by the mirrors; this place is small...but cozy
2) Service - place was really busy on lunch..service was fast and friendly
3) Portions - good enough for normal people...i didn't feel stuffed and dizzy like I do after Prince Sushi...but that's my own issue
4) Taste - Very good. One of the better joints, maybe top 5 or top 3
5) Price - amal paid...awesome
Bikkuri Japanese Restaurant
2197 Queen Street East Toronto ON 416. 693. 5775
*Note: This location is not to be confused with their King Street location. There is no website currently for this location, which is at the Beach in Toronto. Although they are sister restaurants, it appears they differ greatly.
A M A L says DO NOT DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - we almost didn't go in, but then the "all you can eat" sign caught our attention. It is a small space, with tables and chairs througout. Since there are no banquettes or no real dividers, you get no sense of privacy or intimacy. It's almost like being at McDonalds. Everything is out in the open, so if you are the only two in the restaurant (as were Chris and I), we felt that our conversation was 100% audible to the chef and waitress just 4 feet away from us. Overall yellow/orange look ,but doesn't feel warm at all. I kind of liken it to a more neon sunset grill.
2) Service - nice, but although the restaurant was puney, the waitress was hard to get a hold of. At one point the sushi chef took our second order, but he was very nice.
3) Portions - good, all you can eat
4) Taste - very salty. Green salad was very, very good. But the sushi rolls (we had crispy tuna, kamakaze, gyzoa dumplings, california rolls, dynamite rolls, beef terryaki) were all sooooooooo suuuppper salty. The Soy sauce was literally un-edible. It was waaaaaaaaaaayyy too saltyAfter our first round, Chris and I both had numb tongues. They were literally numb and tingling. We thought it may have been something from the food, but soon discovered it was from the soy sauce, so we couldn't use it. Not cool. The rolls also left us feeling very dehydrated....salt-city.
The beef terryaki was good, but it was the type that was mostly raw...not my personal fave, and not too flavorful either.
Chris and I didn't feel to good afterwards. :(
5) Price - over priced for the weird soy sauce and terrible feeling it left in your tummy after.
C H R I S says DO NOT DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - not the coolest looking place. Kinda ghetto-ish and uninspiring.
2) Service - OK
3) Portions - It was all you can eat....hmmm...they have tough competition (Prince Sushi)
4) Taste - Started out ok...we were very hungry and in the middle of a big adventure...taste sorta went downhill
5) Price - Ok, I guess. $18/person
*SPECIAL TIP*
We walked around the beaches area and were hungry and kinda settled for this place. We saw a lot of japanese restaurants on the way home...hmmm...i would advise you try some place else. For $50 i'm gonna say save your money or go somewhere else.
Do Not Devour this Food.
*Note: This location is not to be confused with their King Street location. There is no website currently for this location, which is at the Beach in Toronto. Although they are sister restaurants, it appears they differ greatly.
A M A L says DO NOT DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - we almost didn't go in, but then the "all you can eat" sign caught our attention. It is a small space, with tables and chairs througout. Since there are no banquettes or no real dividers, you get no sense of privacy or intimacy. It's almost like being at McDonalds. Everything is out in the open, so if you are the only two in the restaurant (as were Chris and I), we felt that our conversation was 100% audible to the chef and waitress just 4 feet away from us. Overall yellow/orange look ,but doesn't feel warm at all. I kind of liken it to a more neon sunset grill.
2) Service - nice, but although the restaurant was puney, the waitress was hard to get a hold of. At one point the sushi chef took our second order, but he was very nice.
3) Portions - good, all you can eat
4) Taste - very salty. Green salad was very, very good. But the sushi rolls (we had crispy tuna, kamakaze, gyzoa dumplings, california rolls, dynamite rolls, beef terryaki) were all sooooooooo suuuppper salty. The Soy sauce was literally un-edible. It was waaaaaaaaaaayyy too saltyAfter our first round, Chris and I both had numb tongues. They were literally numb and tingling. We thought it may have been something from the food, but soon discovered it was from the soy sauce, so we couldn't use it. Not cool. The rolls also left us feeling very dehydrated....salt-city.
The beef terryaki was good, but it was the type that was mostly raw...not my personal fave, and not too flavorful either.
Chris and I didn't feel to good afterwards. :(
5) Price - over priced for the weird soy sauce and terrible feeling it left in your tummy after.
C H R I S says DO NOT DEVOUR THIS FOOD
1) Appearance - not the coolest looking place. Kinda ghetto-ish and uninspiring.
2) Service - OK
3) Portions - It was all you can eat....hmmm...they have tough competition (Prince Sushi)
4) Taste - Started out ok...we were very hungry and in the middle of a big adventure...taste sorta went downhill
5) Price - Ok, I guess. $18/person
*SPECIAL TIP*
We walked around the beaches area and were hungry and kinda settled for this place. We saw a lot of japanese restaurants on the way home...hmmm...i would advise you try some place else. For $50 i'm gonna say save your money or go somewhere else.
Do Not Devour this Food.
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