Khao San Road
I finally visited Khao San Road with my cousin. The restaurant does not take reservations but we only had to wait around 15 minutes for a table two during dinner service. We ordered two dishes the Kua...
View ArticlePrix Fixe at Barque Butcher Bar
I went to Butcher Bar (by the same people who own Barque) for a friend’s birthday. We did the family style prix fixe menu of 6 courses. While I waited for everyone to arrive I sipped on the...
View ArticleKinka Izakaya Tasting (Bloor Street West)
After a franchise contract ended, all Guu Izakayas were renamed Kinka Izakaya, explained the owner after we sampled a delicious meal on Monday. A bunch of bloggers were invited to a tasting with a...
View ArticleVegan Brunch at D-Beatstro
Today we hit up relatively new cafe + venue in our hood D-Beastro for brunch. They serve up vegan eats so what you’re about to see is 100% meat free. Yes, you’re still on the right blog. Nash and I...
View ArticleBryan’s BBQ
After a party, my friends and I were in the mood for some late night Korean BBQ so we headed to Christie area and stopped by the unassuming Bryan’s BBQ. Since we technically already ate some food...
View ArticleKinka Izakaya (North York) Tasting
I attended another Kinka Izakaya tasting, but this time at their North York location. Located at Yonge and Shepherd, it is tucked away behind a tall fancy condo. We were a bit confused and walked...
View ArticleBrunch @ Barque Smokehouse
Weekends call for brunch! We recently visited Barque Smokehouse (mother of Butcher’s Bar) for a smokey brunch. We arrived around noon and were seated at the bar. The place is super popular but I...
View ArticleMore than Sausages @ WVRST
Recently we had a surprise birthday party for my friend at WVRST, the sausage hall. Reservations are recommended for big parties as seating is at shared tables. You also have to go up and order your...
View ArticleHot Star Fried Chicken
One hangover morning Nash and I hit up Hot Star fried chicken. Originally from Taiwan, it recently set up a Canadian location in downtown Toronto. There weren’t many choices on the menu yet. A BBQ...
View ArticleSnacks @ Kanpai
Before a concert at The Phoenix, my friends and I hit up Kanpai snack bar. The menu is full of music and pop culture puns. For example these deliciously crunchy chicken skins were named Player Hater....
View ArticleMorals Village Hot Pot
Near opening week, my friends and I hit up the newly opened Morals Village for All You Can Eat hot pot. The place is small and despite a reservation we still had to wait. I thought it was kind of...
View ArticleKintori Yakitori Tasting
Recently I had the pleasure of being spoiled at a Kintori Yakitori tasting. The place specializes in chicken skewers (of essentially every part of the chicken). Ramen from it’s downstairs sister...
View ArticleKothur Indian Cuisine
Nash and I recently visited Kothur Indian Cusine’s Yonge Street location. As we waited for our meal we were treated to complimentary papadum and hot sauces. I had the Lamb Saag which was boneless lamb...
View ArticleAdorable Dim Sum @ Kwan
Kwan is a beautiful modern Dim Sum and Chinese restaurant at Yonge and St. Clair. We went for the Dim Sum which consisted of traditional dishes that were often presented beautifully. They most typical...
View ArticleGame @ Antler
If you’ve got a hunger for game, Antler Kitchen & Bar is a must try. The restaurant prides itself on fresh regional ingredients and wild foods. The restaurant is run by Chef Michael Hunter, who is...
View ArticleBirthday Dinner @ Bent
For my birthday we made a reservation to Bent, run by Susur Lee and his sons. This was the second in the line of the Lee family restaurants in Toronto and is known for it’s raw seafood bar. We started...
View ArticleCresta Tasting
Last week, I attended a tasting party for Cresta located right beside St. Lawrence Market. Cresta is an Italian restaurant with an open kitchen and specialize in wine pairings with their cuisine....
View ArticleRosedale Diner
I don’t venture North of Bloor that often, but recently I had dinner with my friends at Rosedale Diner. I went for their Prix Fixe menu and started with the Duck Liver Paté served with pickled red...
View ArticleKinton Ramen Tasting
On Wednesday, I was invited to a tasting at Kinton Ramen’s 5th location on Church Street. We were allowed to have a full bull of ramen with 2 additional toppings, an appetizer and a drink. I’ve been...
View ArticleMr. Tonkatsu
On my way home one night alone, I went into Mr. Tonkatsu for dinner. I ordered the Pork loin katsu set with soba. The soba came first with some pickled vegetables. There was also a bowl a sesame seeds...
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