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 1. Pancho's Bakery

214 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  10/29/2010 First to Review

As I turned the door handle UP, as instructed by the note on the door.  I mowed my way through a crowd which we later on found that it was a Spanish speaking out-of-town youth tour group that might have been from another Country.  Sorry kids, you get…More »

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 2. Kung Fu Duck

3276 Midland Ave
Toronto, ON M1S 3T1
(647) 835-8489

Category: Ethnic Food

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  11/19/2010 First to Review

Kung Fu Duck is neither a Martial Arts Studio or a Disney Movie.  It is another Wuhan(Chinese) Duck Specialty Shop.  You might remember The Hot Duck from one of my previous reviews, this is of the same nature.  It's unfortunate that there was no…More »

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 3. Fish Ball Place

4300 Steeles Ave. E
Markham, ON L3R 0Y5

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chinese

3.0 star rating
  11/25/2011

.               Curry Fish Balls
                       ($1.50)
                       ---------

Quintessential Hong Kong Aphrodisiac.  
Well, as much as Oysters anyways.
Want your Balls spicy or non-spicy?
There's only one TRUE option, you know.

An…More »

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 4. Oriental Recipes

3255 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3R 3P9
(905) 604-3880
4.0 star rating
  2/12/2011 First to Review

I learn something NEW everyday, mostly unintentional. I learned that the Singapore or Macau Jerky I've been eating all these years, Wikipedia notes it as "Bakkwa Jerky".  The second thing that I learned while some of you might have already noticed is…More »

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 5. One2 Snacks

8 Glen Watford Dr
Scarborough, ON M1S 2C1
(647) 340-7099

Categories: Fast Food, Malaysian

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  4/14/2011

It's like walking into a Travel Agency.  Malaysia destination posters align the walls along with photos of some colorful Food selection.  The Menu is affordable(!) while having plenty of selection of Malaysian Snacks & Hawker's Delights that made you…More »

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 6. Izakaya Ju

3160 Steeles Avenue E
Markham, ON L3R 3Y2
(905) 474-1058

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  6/10/2010

Izakaya Ju works for me...

An Izakaya is a type of Japanese drinking establishment which also serves food to accompany the drinks.  There are 2 elements at Ju that suits me quite well, but obviously not all people can be ME.  I think if you consider…More »

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 7. The Hot Duck

8360 Kennedy Rd
Markham, ON L3R 0W4

Category: Ethnic Food

4.0 star rating
  6/23/2010 First to Review

I stood there LOOKING up at the banner saying "The Hot Duck", a tiny take-out shop in the inside of the plaza right across from the grocery store.  The attendant spoke to me, "What would it be, HANDSOME?"  Of course that is a normal greeting in Hong…More »

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 8. Vegan Danish Bakery

7718 Yonge Street
Vaughan, ON L4J 1W2
(905) 882-1331

Categories: Bakeries, Vegan

4.0 star rating
  6/9/2011

For an uptown Vegan Bakery, it merits some bling bling stars just for being a Vegan dedicated Bakery.  
The more you reach Thornhill, Richmond Hill or Markham, the less Vegan friendly the area becomes.  
Anti-vegans if you will.

Those bling bling also…More »

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 9. Sweet Olenka's

2790 Lakeshore Blvd W
Etobicoke, ON M8V 1H5
(416) 521-7444

Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhoods: Etobicoke, New Toronto

4.0 star rating
  7/7/2011

Delicious looking Chocolate.
Enticing Cakes & Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Interesting Ice Cream combinations.
Historic looking Children knik knak displays.
Mummies & Children coming thru the doorway every 2-minutes.

I just came for the following Ice Cream...
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 10. BeaverTails Pastry

69 George St
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K1
(613) 241-1230

Category: Desserts

3.0 star rating
  9/15/2011

Elephant Ears...
Beaver Tail...
Roadkill du Jour.
Call it what you will.

Look at that, mine even had decorative Tire tracks. (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...)

Maple Butter($4.50) spread on Fried Dough, Chocolate drizzled on top.
Sandwich it like NY-style Pizza…More »

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 11. The Empanada Company

122 Forthieth Street
Etobicoke, ON M8W 3N3
(647) 435-5003

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

3.0 star rating
  7/6/2011

The Empanada Company

Combo 1. ($4.99)
2 Empanadas, 1 Dip or 1 Drink

Traditional or Contemporary
       Baked or Deep-Fried
        Eat-in or Take-out
            Dip or Drink

Sweet and Spicy Beef Empanada -
Pan seared Beef, Sugar snap Peas, Broccoli,…More »

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 12. Naniwa-Taro

5661 Steeles Ave E
Scarborough, ON

Category: Japanese

3.0 star rating
  8/31/2010

As a marathon runner prepares for his run, I prepared myself for tomorrow with a full CARB diet of Japanese Vegetable Ramen($4.48) at Naniwa-Taro.  I just love their Octopus logo, I think it means you can get your Takoyaki($4.25/6, $4.98/8) on at…More »

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 13. Yakitori Totto

251 W 55th St
New York, NY 10019
USA
(212) 245-4555

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Midtown West

3.0 star rating
  3/11/2011

Eating here really provided me a vision to appreciate the Izakaya back home in the Greater Toronto Area where the Japanese Grill Cook prepares Yakitori using Bincho-tan as he sweat and gets Teary-eyed as the smoke overwhelms him as the Yakitori…More »

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 14. Pojangmacha Food Cart

5576 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M2N 5S2

Categories: Korean, Food Stands, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

3.0 star rating
  3/24/2011

The Korean Man hummed a few verse of K-tunes.
Preparing the next batch of Bungeoppang.

Lady prep'd my order of Daily Special O-Sam($2.50).
Sauce option of Spicy or Teriyaki.  20% Tip'd.  :D

A skewer of 2-piece Bacon-wrapped mini Fishcakes.
Take that bench…More »

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 15. Royal Mandu Plus

647 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6G 1L1
(416) 530-6974

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston

3.0 star rating
  11/8/2011 First to Review

I'm uncertain what transpired at RMP.  
Let's piece the puzzle together.

-  Non-Korean(moi) enters RMP.
-  Small operation Mom/Pop Korean.
-  RMP has barely any Menu/English.
-  Window has more Menu than inside.
-  Furnishings is temporary-stay quality.
-…More »

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 16. Mr. Chestnut

4675 Steeles Ave E
Scarborough, ON M1V 4S5
(416) 886-8801

Category: Food Stands

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  4/9/2011 First to Review

Mr. Chestnut works in his Chestnut-Mobile(Van) right outside the main doors of Splendid China Mall(Current Location - Check website for update Time & Location).  You probably saw his Chestnuts at T&T Supermarkets using the business name TinTin…More »

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 17. Sweet Flour Bake Shop

2352 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6S 1P3
(416) 763-2253

Categories: Desserts, Bakeries

Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea

3.0 star rating
  12/21/2010

Did someone in your Family offer your Baking services for a community Bake Sale?
Do your "Kids"(Yelpers) want to Bake Cookies with you?
Are you LAZY and simply wish for a Latte while you pay others to take your place in the Baking?

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 18. Tung Tung Dan Quen King

4300 Steeles Ave E
Markham, ON L3R
(416) 543-4610

Category: Ethnic Food

3.0 star rating
  12/9/2010 First to Review

This Tung Tung is within the Pacific Heritage Town on the 2nd level of Pacific Mall.  It's definitely Cantonese favourite that as a Kid growing up I always enjoy these at Theatres or on walking along Hong Kong streets.  It's such a rare item to find…More »

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 19. Hodo Kwaja

656 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6G 1K9
(416) 538-1208

Categories: Bakeries, Korean

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village

3.0 star rating
  7/26/2010

My memories of Walnut Cake was from a Korean man at Pacific Mall many years ago.  SECOND floor he had a small stall situated beside clothing stores, bubble tea shops, and snack shops.  He stood out from all others because of his background and his…More »

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 20. Canaan Cake Centre

11 Spring Garden Ave
North York, ON M2N 3G1
(416) 223-2253

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

3.0 star rating
  1/30/2011

I happen to stroll along minding my own beeswax then this Bakery Rack gets in my way.  I sucked my GUT in as much as I've learned through my seldom Yoga Training and wiggled my way inside.  On the left are a mix of Buns, Breads, Cookies, and Misc.…More »

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 21. ACR Hot Roti & Doubles

2680 Lawrence Ave E
Scarborough, ON M1P 4Y4
(416) 755-7806

Category: Caribbean

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  6/23/2010

It's been YEARS since my original Doubles experience and I have lost my photographic memory of that experience, plus it was my final university years in 'loo.  I had no idea WHY I had my first Trinidad food experience in a German community, I guess I…More »

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 22. Mini Mini

4300 Steeles Ave. East
Markham, ON L3R 0Y5

Category: Coffee & Tea

3.0 star rating
  10/19/2010 First to Review

Most of you know of Chun Gi Mei Snack House in that corner spot of 1st floor Pacific Mall serving up your HK variety street food such as Curry Fish Ball or Beef Ball. At least those non-Asians lining up knew of it.

Mini Mini is one of the few Bubble…More »

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 23. Ovo Rolo

3255 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3R 3P9

Category: Desserts

3.0 star rating
  1/19/2012

Remember Egg Rolls? Crumbly Tubular Crepes?
Crumbles upon entry.[1]  Disintegrates like you have Bad Breath.
Hong Kong comedy show feature Egg Rolls as an act.

Give it a try...

1. Insert Egg Rolls in mouth
2. Chew but do not swallow
3. Fill mouth to…More »

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 24. The Hot Duck

25 Glen Watford Dr
Toronto, ON M1S 2B7
(647) 347-7588

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

2.0 star rating
  11/24/2010

This Hot Duck branch is missing a little Je ne sais quoi when I felt a vibe walking inside.  This vibe is probably the same 6th sense that make me put this Duck Specialty Shop on the last of my to-visit destinations.  

This Hot Duck is not within a…More »

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 25. Otafuku

236 E 9th St
New York, NY 10003
USA
(212) 353-8503

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: East Village

2.0 star rating
  3/15/2011

Takoyaki(Octopus $5.00) is a rare commodity in my immediate community.  Especially FRESH made ones are to be treasured.  On overseas vacations, I consume these like water whenever available.  I was quite surprised that my Friends brought me here to…More »

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 26. Arepiando

2892 Dufferin Street
North York, ON M6B 3S7
(647) 348-2799

Category: Latin American

2.0 star rating
  10/29/2011

Divine Personnels from beyond must be sending me a Twitter msg.
Every single Chicharron I've had has been imperviously protected.
Chicharron dishes should come with Warning Labels.
Not about the Cholesterol but about Dental consequences.

I tried to make…More »

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 27. Prairie Lamb Kabob

4300 Steeles Ave East
Markham, ON L3R
(647) 969-8136

Categories: Ethnic Food, Chinese

2.0 star rating
  10/7/2010

Prairie Lamb Kabob is pretty much a 1-person operation that you're probably familiar if you have been around the Spadina & Dundas area.  A tiny Yakitori-style corner at the very back hidden Heritage Town in 2nd level Pacific Mall... Near the…More »

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