As this is a Korean restaurant, they also serve side dishes/ appetizers (unlimited as usual). This time, they only had kimchi, sprouts and some kind of sweet beans (the selection varies from time to time, as I have had some kind of seaweed side dish as well).
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu.
As this is a Korean restaurant, they also serve side dishes/ appetizers (unlimited as usual). This time, they only had kimchi, sprouts and some kind of sweet beans (the selection varies from time to time, as I have had some kind of seaweed side dish as well).
VIP Lounge and Billiards Club.
We grabbed many pitchers of beer (I think it was around ~$15 for pitcher of canadian) and for food, I split some Nachos with Beef ($12.99 + tax) with another friend. These nachos were expensive, but tasted good as they were covered with jalapenos, pretty tender pieces of beef steak and came with sides of salsa and sour cream (2 each). For the price, they should definitely give bigger portions though as I found the size of the nachos to be much smaller than other places!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Tasty House.
My favourite thing to get here is the Mango and Coconut Milk with Sago Drink ($3.49 + tax). They mix mango juice with coconut milk and within the drink are little sago pearls and chunks of mango (you can also choose to get tapioca instead of sago). You can only get this drink in large size as well, which is really good for the price compared to other bubble tea like drinks. Before you enjoy the tasty drink, it is key to shake it up vigorously, so that you get to enjoy all the sago and mango chunks with each sip. I've included a video of the Mango and Coconut Milk with Sago Drink being shaken up:
Tasty House is located in the food court of First Markham Place (3255 Highway 7 East, Markham) at Woodbine and Highway 7. They also have a location inside of Market Village (Kennedy and Steeles).
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Xe Lua Vietnamese Cuisine (aka Trainhead).
Xe Lua (aka Trainhead) is located at 254 Spadina Ave in China Town (South of Dundas). It's also quite spacious, so very seldom do you need to wait for a table. Its not the cheapest pho place, but it fills you up and i'm satisfied every time.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Big Slice.
pizza... I was out downtown pretty late last week and my friend Daniel suggested that we go to nearby "The Big Slice," to grab some giant, cheap slices of pizza. It was around 1 am and they had quite a few customers already. Big Slice is open 24 hours, which makes it a popular place for late night munchies. I ordered a slice of the deluxe pizza (pepporoni, mushrooms, green peppers). These slices were actually huge, as the name of the place suggests. In terms of taste, it wasn't anything special (I'd say about the same as pizza pizza quality). In terms of price and quanitity, Big Slice is great. For $3.75 a slice, you get a giant pizza slice without breaking the bank.
The Big Slice is at 385 Yonge Street (South of College on the East Side). They also offer delivery until 5 am (416-977-8451 / $15 minimum).
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Mandarin Buffet- Free on Canada Day.
We ask for your co-operation in respecting the following:
- Buffet meals (including soft drinks, tea, and coffee) are free for all Canadians* with one of the following proofs of citizenship: Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship card
- No reservations will be taken – guests will be seated on a first come first serve basis
- Our first seating is at 12:00pm and our last seating is at 8:30pm
- All guests in your party must be present in the line. If a member of your party needs a break, please inform the people behind you o
- Dress code is in effect
- This offer does not apply to: other beverages, take-out or delivery meals
- Tips are not included and are appreciated by the staff
- À-la-carte will not be served on July 1, but we will continue serving take-out & delivery at regular prices
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Masellis Supermarket.
Masellis is located at 906 Danforth Avenue and is a good place to grab a cheap $3 sandwich, or even shop for some italian delicacies.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Queenslice Pizza and Pita.
I haven't tried anything else from Queen Slice, but I would definitely recommend the Chicken Shawarma Platter. It is super convenient for UofT students as well, as it is located at 177 College Street, across the street from the main South entrance of the UofT St. George Campus.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Korean Grill House.
Aston's Korean BBQ Technique:
- Cook meat on grill
- Pour Dipping Sauce (I think its just soy sauce) on the meat while grilling
- Repeat steps 1-2
- Enjoy the tasty BBQ'd meat.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Seoul Restaurant.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Congee Queen.
Luminato 1000 Tastes of Toronto.
The Luminato festival was hugely advertised these days. It's a 10 day long "creative arts festival," but my roommates and I were only able to check out 2 events. We didn't want to just let a huge crazy event slide through our fingers so we decided to take lunch at the *1,000 Tastes of Toronto*. The organizers blocked off a section of Queen's Quay (street), where maybe 100 restaurants offered a taste of their fare for just $5. I only ate 3 dishes here, but could have easily eaten 3 more.
From Picture: Combo dish from Dhaba with chicken, samosa, cheap salad, chick peas and long grain rice. The first thing I ate after taking this photo was the chick peas. All I have to say is: if you like cumin, you'll LOVE these chickpeas. The skin is still intact, but the centre tasted just like the sauce that surrounded it. Samosa and salad were alright. Tasted like stuff you can buy at the local Safeway or Sobeys. Rice was pretty good - a good, lightly seasoned staple. However, the chicken was the deal breaker. It was dry and burnt in several places, and Couldn't Have Tasted Better! There was a mild curry flavour, but mostly it was a nicely charred drumstick. I couldn't pick out exactly what made this piece Indian, but it perfectly complemented the other parts of the dish. Portion size was decent, and I found it right beside the East entrance. Lineup only took 5-7 minutes, not long enough for a complaint.
Jerry He is a Guest Star/ Guest Writer for Good Food Toronto. He is a student from UBC (Vancouver), who is enjoying both working and having fun in Toronto. He loves food.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Boardwalk Pub.
- Cheesy Cheese Burger - topped with Cheddar/ Jack cheese and Comes With Fries [$13 + Tax]
- Cajun Burger - Cajun toppings + lots of Jalapeno peppers [$12 + Tax]
- 1 lb of Chicken Wings (I got the Smokey BBQ sauce flavour) [$9 + Tax]
- Pasta of the Day - Creole Pasta [$12.95 + Tax]
- Sweet Potato Fries - came with creole mustard dipping sauce [$6 + Tax]