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Spring Rolls
Category: Restaurants Asian Fusion Asian Fusion [Edit]
45 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto, ON M4P 3A2
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
(416) 322-7655
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 12 am
Sun 12 pm - 11 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
16 reviews for Spring Rolls
16 reviews in English
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Review from Karen G.
Toronto, ON
3/25/2011
My favourite Spring Rolls location in the city. Deceptively larger than it seems from the outside (and considering this used to be a Hooters), very clean and crisp decor.
As someone who generally sees soup as a waste of time, I am a big ol fan of every soup on the menu. Never have a I tasted a more flavourful broth (their flagrant use of cilantro and chilis in every broth makes for a delicious base that can't fail to impress, regardless of chosen ingredients), and they don't skimp on the chicken/shrimp/veggies etc.
Lunch specials are really reasonable for those on a budget. For $10 you can get a soup and heaping bowl of pad thai. Also now included on both the menu and the lunch special offering is sushi, which looked and sounded both delicious and decently priced, although I can't say I've tried it (yet).
A foodie's paradise, with a menu of book proportions and a dish for every craving. Get off your high horse and turn down your nose - yes, this is a chain. And yes, they make delicious food. Get over it and eat. -
Review from Behrouz M.
Toronto, ON
1/27/2012
3.5 Stars
This is one of the better Spring Rolls locations. Some of the food items (definitely not everything on the menu) is pretty good.
Highlights:
- They serve pretty good shrimp rolls. The shrimp rolls usually come out perfectly crispy on the outside and not too oily with a perfectly cooked and tender shrimp in the middle. The chicken pad thai and wonton soup are also my favourites.
- Generous portion sizes.
- You can dine in or take out.
- Service is usually pretty good. I'm giving it a B+ because I have noticed that the service could become excruciatingly slow when it gets a little bit busy. Otherwise, I have to say that the service is usually quick.
Tips:
Check out the menu online and decide what you want before getting to this place. Their menu (aka Spring Rolls Yellow Pages) is way too extensive with over 97 items and 56 pages!!
Don't order sushi here. It's not their speciality and it shows.
Food: B+
Service: B+
Food presentation: A-
Atmosphere: A-
Prices: B+
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Review from jocelyn l.
4/10/2011
Very attentive service- the server kept checking on me in a non-intrusive way, and the food came out fairly quickly.
The Satay Pad Thai was ehhh. It wasn't very good- way too clumpy, which seems to be a problem with non-experienced cooks making pad thai...and also tasted ketchupy vs tamarind.
But the lemongrass wings more than made up for it; hot, crispy, and 6 pieces for $3.99 on the dim sum menu. Can't beat that
I also got the Hot Ginger Tea and it was spicier than i was expecting, but good nonetheless.
Will be back for take-outs. Much better customer service than Green Papaya down Yonge -
Review from Teena D.
12/3/2010 4 photos
I had lunch there today with two friends.
I ordered Sauteed Szechuan Sauce Chicken (chili bean paste and Chinese five spice with rice).
One of my friends ordered the Authentic Famous Pad Thai with chicken (Thai rice noodles in lime juice, tamarind and tomato sauce, served w/ tofu, egg, roasted peanuts, bean sprouts and coriander).
My other friend ordered Vegetarian Curry Pad Thai (Thai rice noodles in house curry sauce w/ peanuts served w/ tofu, egg, roasted peanuts, bean sprouts and coriander).
The food was good and our server was fun. -
Review from Julianna B.
Toronto, ON
4/22/2009
Oh, Spring Rolls. I went to your downtown locations when I was an undergrad, and sitting in an orchid-filled room sipping a lichee martini and eating Thai felt like the height of cosmopolitan sophistication.
The Y&E area Spring Rolls is even prettier than the downtown branches, for my money. It occupies an ill-starred location that was a Fran's a few years ago, a Hooters a few years before that, and back in my childhood was Lime Rickey's, a two-story shiny retro diner with gigantic sundaes that were the pinnacle of indulgence.
The Spring Rolls people have done a lovely job of refurbishing the restaurant, and the second floor is actually gorgeous after dusk - backlit strips of richly patterned glass glow against dark wood and the dark city.
Now, the food. Sigh. Have I become jaded and spoiled, or was it always this bland? I don't think so - I think it has gone downhill. Even the downtown locations don't seem as good as they used to be. Maybe inertia has set in, but portions seem smaller and blander. The lichee martinis are still wonderful, but I can make them at home now.Listed in: Thai Thai Thai Love Love Love
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Review from Terry P.
8/7/2010
I am a little bit of a chain restaurant snob, but this is not bad. Although it's not really authentic, with the flavours dumbed down a little, the food is of a reasonable quality. Many of the dishes (the pad thai in particular) come as huge portions. I would like to see them "un-Americanize" things and offer smaller portions (at lower prices).
This particular location (just a few steps east of Yonge and Eglinton) is pretty nice by the way, especially if you can get a table on the second floor next to the window. They are also fast and efficient with their take-out orders. -
Review from Kristina F.
Toronto, ON
9/23/2011
Sushi rolls are a bit pricey but everything was fresh, and the service was superb. All the servers were very friendly and refreshed our tea super fast. I'm excited to check out their AYCE Sushi Brush on Saturdays!
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Review from Amanda A.
Toronto, ON
7/27/2009
You know what? I can't think of one bad thing about this place.
The food is great - its no fine-dining, but thats not what I was expecting. Great variety on the menu, good drinks, great service, nice decor, lots of seating.. even some patio space (this is hard to do right at Yonge and Eglinton).
My servers have always been friendly - the manager will often come by to see how everything is, too.
I am addicted to their rolls and well.. just about everything else. There is something for everyone on this menu. Steaks and salmon along with the Thai and Chinese staples. And might I add, I love their menu layout - lots of delicious pictures. It does make ordering quite the decision.
A note: You cannot make changes/substitutons, at least, thats what the menu states. So - those with common allergies, might not be such a good choice for you. Also, you have to ask for a salt and pepper shaker, which I always find a bit awkard. I never need to add them, but my husband (the sodium addict) does. Oh, and theres no Debit terminal or nearby ATM. You have to walk up the street to a bank. They take cash and credit card only. -
Review from Sarah Y.
Vancouver, BC
Updated - 7/15/2010 6 photos
Feeling fat and trying to diet and exercise to fit into an extremely expensive bridesmaid's dress, I planned on skipping dinner altogether (yes, bad, I know!) but my fiance had nothing to eat at home (double bad on my part) so we headed over to Springrolls again, 9:30PM-ish.
Wanting something light, I ordered the vegetarian Tom Yum Goong for $4.99 (for $0.60 more you can get shrimp) and started with the Sexy Summer Salad rolls ($5.99)...only because they're the only rolls that use rice paper wrap, not the wheat kind.
And once again, I was blown away. My mouth is watering just thinking about the soup. I've never been big on Thai soups but this had just the right amount of sour and savoury flavours and lots of veggies.
The salad rolls are amazing. veggies and smoked salmon with shrimp all served on this sweet jam-like sauce with a side of sweet dip sauce (no clue what it's called!).
I'm even thinking of heading over there right now to get my fix again.
It was an awesome meal, and very low in carbs (if you care for that kinda thing).Listed in: My tastebuds and stomach said…
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7/7/2010
Since moving here just over a week ago, I've frequented this place about three times. It's great if… Read more »
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Review from Alexandra F.
Toronto, ON
2/7/2010
Obviously, not a traditional Thai restaurant, but the food at Spring Rolls on Eglinton is delicious! The Tom Yum Goong Soup is a great starter, or if you prefer something crispy, their spring rolls are filled with flavor. I've tried a number of their main dishes, including the Famous Phad Thai, Eggplant and Beef , Tango Mango Chicken, and the Grilled Fillet of Atlantic Salmon with mango salsa sauce. All of these dishes satisfied the pallet. So far, it seems like everything on the menu is equally delicious, it just depends on what you're in the mood to taste and enjoy.
A relaxing and esthetically pleasing atmosphere with great martinis. The waiters are vary friendly and do not rush you off after you've finished eating.
I recommend this restaurant for group dinners, romantic dinners, and a place to go for exotic and tasty drinks. -
Review from X P.
8/22/2009
Other than the first time I went to the Spring Rolls on Yonge with pals from my dorm, this was likely my favorite Spring Rolls experience. Much like most of their joints, you had perhaps one friendly and nice server out of a dozen, which was OK.
I ordered the vegetarian pad thai and was definitely in love with it. My friend ordered a beef pho. It was mildly overcooked. When you go to Spring Rolls, always order something spicy or sour, something more "Thai". -
Review from Rahim M.
Toronto, ON
5/25/2010
I order from this location and I take clients here for lunch meetings. Their menu is a mix of Asian cuisine, with a fair assortment of Chinese and Thai dishes. It does the job.
However, I have to Yelp this. The Manager of the Yonge and Eglinton restaurant is not customer service oriented, particularly when I spoke to him over the phone.
I placed an order for pickup this evening. I got home. The rice was missing from the order.
I called to inform their staff of this, and I advised that I'd be happy to accept a credit. The person over the phone put me on hold for 5 minutes stating she had to speak to her manager.
The manager came on the phone and said exactly these words: "Ya, you calling about the missing rice or something? It don't come with rice."
I told the manager that the menu states that my dish, #C8, comes with rice. In fact, I told him to review the Spring Rolls Website to check, which is where I viewed the menu.
The PDF File download, where a customer is prompted to view when searching their menu does state for #C8, "All of the above dishes are served w/ premium steamed jasmine rice." Take a look for yourself Mr. Manager of Yonge and Eglinton - where does someone go when they want to see your menu ? They are prompted here:
http://www.springrolls...
I spent the time to voice my issue online, since the tone of this manager was horrible. A manager shouldn't spend 10 minutes on the phone arguing with a customer about their own menu - not a loyal one who orders regularly and finds something missing.
I will gladly take my clients to Lime down the road - excellent service, and much better food. Oh, and their rice is better too :) -
Review from Lara Z.
Toronto, ON
1/6/2011
With so many restaurants to try in the hood, why go for the typical crappy chain?? If your looking for great Thai food I strongly suggest Lime at Eglinton and Redpath. Worth the 2 min walk!
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Review from Nav T.
Toronto, ON
6/19/2011
Sushi was amongst the most bland I have eaten. Thai curry was lacklustre. Hot and sour soup was so-so. Wine selection was not good. The only thing to recommend this place was the ambience. Service was also average.
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Review from Matt D.
Welland, ON
5/12/2010 1 Check-in Here
Came for lunch on a Wed and ordered from their lunch menu. I had the crispy cashew chicken but chicken was not crispy at all and overall flavour of dish was very blah. I was expecting at least some spice/heat but beside the one lone chili pepper I found, there was nothing. Food came warm but certainly not hot. Not a great experience and with so many other Thai options probably won't be back
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Review from Mary B.
Toronto, ON
8/28/2010
Ate there the other night with my friends.....food was good, prices were reasonable, but service was a bit lacking. They were pretty busy, so may have been the reason the food took a long time. I had the Crispy Chicken and it was fine, one of my friends had the Tom Yum Goong and really liked it. Overall most of my friends like their food, and I would go back.
