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DateToronto, ON M5B 2H4
(416) 977-1515
Sushi On the Run
Categories:
Caterers,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Toronto, ON M6G 1A5
(416) 944-8884
Grace
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston
I was so impressed with both my appetizer and main course. I ordered the half portion of gnocchi with wild mushrooms. It was the best gnocchi I've ever had - it felt light with the right textures and flavours. Yes...light was how I'd describe it which is odd thing for something traditionally potato-y/carb-y. There was also plenty of mushrooms to make me happy.
The main course was rabbit with fiddleheads and things I couldn't identify or recognize easily. But also such a solidly prepared dish. They sure didn't skimp out, I was happily full, enjoying every bite. I did try some of my friend's fish and it was delicious too.
Everything was quick, the service was really on the ball, I can't think of any complaints. I'd come back for sure.
1 Previous Review:
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11/15/2009
We got the corner booth tonight for 3 and I rather enjoyed it! The chicken pate, persimmons salad were great starters. I enjoyed the Monk Fish with chorizo. We also ordered the pork chop but that wasn't memorable.
The most memorable for me about Grace is the Gnocchi - I've never had it so tender/chewy/flavour ful!
Toronto, ON M4W 3P4
(416) 927-7976
Crown & Dragon Pub
Categories:
Chicken Wings,
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
The crappy part is the long lineup - waited 30-45 min both times but the staff is amazing and helpful.
This is definitely my favourite wings place in the city!
Toronto, ON M6G 1B9
(416) 536-8328
Sushi D
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park
For $22 on Friday night, it was a great deal with a lot of selection, fast service and tasty food. I'm definitely coming back.
Toronto, ON M4L 1G3
(647) 346-0617
The Burger's Priest
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Upper Beach
Makes me miss Shake Shack sooooo much - this is definitely its Toronto the replacement.
Ok so onwards to the food. Everything we ordered was solid. Started with the amazing Singapore slaw, the famous top chef curry chicken (still one of my all time fav dishes), duck done in multiple ways (Peking duck was delicious)! Scallops, braised beef, gosh I don't even remember the rest. Desserts were heavenly too. I love sharing portions and trying a little of everything. The food all came out on time and the wine was poured with the right pace.
Honestly you could never hope to have this quality of food and service for the price anywhere in the city. I think it was about $500 all in for 8 of us. Everyone at the table was incredibly stuffed and happy and I'm definitely going to come back.
1 Previous Review:
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12/29/2010
I'm always skeptical of asian fusion because sometimes it turns out to be just really overpriced stuff you can buy in chinatown for a quarter of the price. I've heard legends about Susur Lee though so opted to try Lee with another friend from out of town.
They have reservation slots for 6pm and 9pm but nothing in between, so we showed up at 6 and Susur himself was there to greet us.
Our waiters and servers were so nice and attentive and offered a lot of great recommendations. We went with a bottle of unfiltered chilled sake which was really tasty.
Then the food came out! Thanks to Yelp, I knew a few things that I wanted to try:
Singapore slaw - there's 19 ingredients in here notably edible flower and crunchy taro with sashimi which you mix up and eat like a salad. I LOVED IT and recommend this. The taste is light with a ton of different textures and overall just goes so well together. It reminded me of the salad at Burma Superstar in SF but with fresher ingredients.
Curry Roast Chicken - this is not on their regular menu but it is one of the dishes Susur created during Top Chef - Masters and earned the top score (5/5 from 3 critics) which they had on special that night! Twist my rubber arm, of course we were going to try it :) Both of us agreed that this was an amazing dish - the chicken pieces was so tender and seemed to be marinated in curry then lightly deep fried - so good.
Beef Short Ribs - I always love braised short ribs so this one was also delicious, melt in your mouth, meat goodness :) We also tried the miso glazed halibut which isn't so innovative or special or tasty and really pricey ($27).
Anyway needless to say we stumbled out of there stuffed to the max with no room for dessert. The night was pleasant, the food really hit the spot and the service there was great. Ae also paid a heck of a lot for it, and I've never given 5 stars to pricey asian restos before unless it's truly worth it!
Toronto, ON M4Y 1W9
(416) 964-0929
Pasta Perfection
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Toronto, ON M5E 1C7
(647) 343-0268
Swish By Han
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
But actually....I was quite impressed with the food and presentation!! This is a Korean izakaya which reminds me of the izakaya chains in Vancouver! We shared a few plates - lobster bim bim bap, Kim chi platter, pork belly wraps, and the seafood and beef hot pot. It was a lot of food! I loved how congee was made after we were done the hot pot. I liked the quality/freshness of the ingredients and the way all the dishes were presented. I would actually come back too!
The only complaint is the service, there was attitude and my menu took a long long time to come. If they improve the service staff they'd really be 4 stars. I'd give them 3.5 for now but round up :)
Toronto, ON M4Y
(416) 975-0000
Home Of Hot Taste
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
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North York, ON
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So the quality is just alright, and freshness isn't a quality you look for in a closing special. I rather enjoy salmon and this one is pretty good. Depending on the day, once I lucked out and got really fatty delicious salmon.
I thought I'd share this new favourite take out dinner spot of mine. I doubt you can find these prices anywhere in the city, for decent sushi. Without this special, I'd likely rate this 3 stars :)