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| - Another Vancouver culinary hit hits TOronto!
Came here and had a great seat on the outdoor patio this afternoon - and it reminded me of Vancouver in Toronto. Let's talk food first!
We decided to share plate everything: CHILI CHICKEN, SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS, RAINBOW ROLL and the VIVA SALAD. Made just like in Vancouver, it was A for presentation and quite refreshing in flavor! I did find most dishes had an element of deep fried something - and that's where it lost a star for me.
The CHILI CHICKEN - deeps fried chicken bites glossed in sweet chili thai sauce over a bead of greasy chips. The sauce makes the dish awesome and it's always been a fav of mine, even in Vancouver!
The LETTUCE WRAPS were a bit wee disappointing. There were a lot of crunchy noodles and not a lot of shrimp or ingredients in it. It was quite salty but tasted nice in the fresh crisp lettuce.
The RAINBOW ROLL - this is a new addition to their menu. It was tasty and refreshing but it wasn't the best place to score a good roll.
The VIVA SALAD was great, refreshing, served on a bed of deep-fried case. The ingredients didn't skimp - the chicken was good, it had cranberries, feta, avocado - on a yummy honey vingarette.
Overall, the food was ok, same as Joey's food in Van. The servers were all REALLY hot and the service was exceptional. The servers were really attentive to details, our needs and getting everything right. When we walked out, we were asked again on how the service was. The ambiance definitely got points, the decor was very modern and clean. The place is huge. The bathroom is far away - it was intensely far, not good for the drunken people who need to stumble to the bathroom - people will be opening a few emergency door exits on their way for sure!
Overall - I got a good feeling in this resty. Right near the corner of Yonge and Dundas - with their patio located on the first floor - you get full sight of the Toronto Crazies right at your table. Great for drinks after work, lunch with friends, romantic dinner and will be a definite pick up spot for those single ladies and men!
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