It's a bit embarrassing to admit that I've never been to Momofuku Daisho in NY, only the noodle bar and the milk bar. So I had my first experience in Toronto for summerlicious.
The space has a great visual impact from the street and must have looked fantastic in renderings, but it's not so great to actually experience. The glass cube traps the heat and creates weird acoustics. It's excellent for eavesdropping, not so good for hearing the person across from you. The view of University sort of felt like an intro to a movie in the 80s, which I guess could be nice if you like the feeling of floating above traffic.
I was really happy with the menu. The barbecue pork bun, grilled trout, and cheesecake were all fantastic. I was pleasantly surprised with their unique pairings, since usually it feels like the chef is trying too hard. These were spot on.
Toronto is not known for its cocktails, but the ones here were perfect.
Just be warned that when I ordered an americano they gave me decaf espresso. Cruel joke? Perhaps they psychically knew I'm trying to cut back on caffeine. Skip the coffee.