Category Archives: Food

Japas Japanese Tapas & Oyster Bar

Posted on March 8, 2014 by stenoodie

Japas Japanese Tapas & Oyster Bar had a very good chance of being an amazing restaurant. I mean, they serve Japanese tapas (small dishes of food to share) and oysters! What more can you ask for? However, the four of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @japasoysterbar, curry risotto, Fanny Bay, fish tacos, food blog, foodie, Fried chicken, fried monkfish, Japas, Japas Japanese Tapas & Oyster Bar, Koreantown, lobster roll, monkfish foie gras, oysters, restaurant review, tapas, Toronto | 6 Comments

Lambie Bubble Tea [Defunct]

Posted on March 6, 2014 by stenoodie

Lambie Bubble Tea is one of the ubiquitous restaurants along the First Markham Place outdoor mall strip. There’s so many restaurants that reside on the perimeter that I still don’t know what exact restaurants and cuisines are available — I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Asian, board games, bubble tea, drinks, First Markham Place, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Lambie Bubble Tea, Markham, minced pork rice, open late, papaya milk, Popcorn Chicken, restaurant review, snacks, Taiwanese | 38 Comments

Guu Izakaya [Defunct]

Posted on March 5, 2014 by stenoodie

Guu Izakaya is one of the first izakayas to gain attention and prominence in the Toronto food scene. When it arrived in late 2009 — with its flagship restaurant located in Vancouver, Canada — many Torontonian foodies were extremely excited … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @GuuToronto, Baked Oysters, cow tongue, downtown, food blog, foodie, fried brie cheese, Guu, Gyu Tongue, izakaya, Kakimayo, Kurage, marinated jellyfish, okonomiyaki, popular, restaurant review, Salmon Tataki, Sashimi Salad, takowasabi, Takoyaki, tapas, Toronto | 8 Comments

Authentic Sichuan Cuisine at Shaanxi Restaurant

Posted on March 4, 2014 by stenoodie

I would never have guessed that this restaurant served such authentic and great-tasting Sichuan food! My mom and I stopped by the Commerce Gate plaza for some brunch and were surprised at how authentic the food was. Last summer, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Asian, authentic, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Highway 7, hot pot, lamb skewers, lunch, ma la spicy, Markham, restaurant review, Shaanxi Restaurant, Sichaun noodle with chili and sesame sauce, Sichuan cuisine, special hand made noodle, Xi'an pancake with pork | 9 Comments

Izakaya Ju

Posted on March 2, 2014 by stenoodie

Here’s another izakaya to try out! Izakaya Ju is located in J-town in Markham which stands for Japan Town (think largest Japanese shopping centre in Toronto)! The last time I was here, I tried out the ultra popular Shiso Tree … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @izakayaju, beef sashimi, chicken wing dumpling, food blog, foodie, izakaya, Izakaya Ju, J-town, Japanese, Markham, restaurant review, salmon sashimi, spareribs, tako wasabi, tapas, Teba gyo-za, uptown | 9 Comments

The Montreal Deli and Greek Grill [Defunct]

Posted on March 1, 2014 by stenoodie

There’s nothing like going for breakfast early in the morning with a friend to just catch up. Betty and I tried out The Montreal Deli and Greek Grill yesterday and it was a no frills deli and grill place. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged breakfast, deli, food blog, foodie, Highway 7, restaurant review, Richmond Hill, Smoked Meat Breakfast, smoked meat sandwiches, The Montreal Deli and Greek Grill | 17 Comments

The Best Alaskan King Crab Legs in the World — Victoria Harbour Restaurant (Hong Kong)

Posted on February 27, 2014 by stenoodie

I love my family. I love my family that lives in Hong Kong. Every time we visit them, we go out and indulge in some pretty spectacular meals. I can’t forget the time we visited a seafood restaurant in Hong … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Travel | Tagged Alaskan crab, best seafood, crab legs, egg whites, family feasts, food blog, foodie, fresh, Hong Kong, razor clams, restaurant review, steamed, Victoria Harbour Restaurant Group | 11 Comments

Destiny Asian Fusion

Posted on February 26, 2014 by stenoodie

If you live in Markham, Richmond Hill, or Scarborough in the Greater Toronto Area, you already know what this restaurant is about: Late night bubble tea affairs, unlimited wifi bandwidth, Asian snacks/noodles/rice, desserts, and even dim sum in the mornings. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Asian, bubble tea, Dessert, Destiny Asian Fusion, dinner, food blog, foodie, free wifi, late night, mangocinno, popcorn chicken & rice, popular hangout, restaurant review, Richmond Hill, snacks, teas | 31 Comments

Dumplings Galore at Ding Tai Fung Shanghai Dim Sum

Posted on February 24, 2014 by stenoodie

I went to Ding Tai Fung Shanghai Dim Sum this past weekend for a dumplings and dim sum feast. For those of you that are wondering, this Ding Tai Fung restaurant does not belong to the world-renown Din Tai Fung … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged baos, beef tripe, black sesame dumpling, Ding Tai Fung Shanghai Dim Sum, dumplings, First Markham Place, food blog, foodie, green onion pancake, Markham, pot stickers, restaurant review, xiao long bao | 7 Comments

Lamb Tongue Sandwiches at Chef Burger!

Posted on February 23, 2014 by stenoodie

When walking into Chef Burger, I did not expect that I would be having a lamb tongue sandwich for lunch! This restaurant is part of a plaza on Yonge Street near 16th Avenue and could be considered a hole in … Continue reading →