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| - I greatly enjoyed Green Grotto. As many fans before me have mentioned, the big windows and high ceilings make for an enjoyable setting. Even on a cloudy day, being able to look up and see into the distance makes for a great atmosphere while eating. The honey green milk tea is fabulous. Anything with honey here, really, is worth trying. I also like how the tapioca in the drinks here are more chewy than the Chatime or Coco variety, and was delighted to get the mixed tapioca option (both big and small tapioca in the drink).
In terms of food, the takoyaki balls were delicious. I'm Taiwanese, so I had to try their braised pork (or pork belly!) on rice (haha that's how you tell if they do Taiwanese food well - by trying the one thing you can get in any Taiwanese restaurant - braised pork on rice!). I'd say it's a solid 4/5 for downtown Toronto. Extra points for coming fast. The egg that came with it though was dry and tough, and didn't add to the dish in my opinion.
I think some of the ratings on here are low because people are comparing this new Bay St. location to Green Grotto's previously-established locations uptown. However, as someone who has never visited the locations uptown, I have to say that the Bay St. Green Grotto is great. Solid Taiwanese food for solid prices in a very very convenient location. If you stick to drinks and appetizers/snacks, this is a great place to hang out with someone on a Saturday afternoon.
Giving it 5 stars because the high ceilings are seriously nice for a bubble tea joint.
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