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| - Location/Service
- Along Spadina Ave (Chinatown), right beside the Matcha bubble tea
- Parking available on the street or nearby GreenP near Kesington Market
- Restaurant size is normal and can accommodate groups, better to reserve in advance if possible
- Decor is modern and simple, I like their strong and sturdy utensils
- Staff are nice, provide recommendations, always on their feet to refill water or make sure the food plate doesn't overcook
Food
- Shared a few items for 4 people
SIGNATURE FRIED CORN SQUID (~$9)
- Kinda like calamari (battered squid) that's topped with sweet corn and chili mayo sauce
- Good portion and ratio of squid/fried batter and not oily at all
- The mayo sauce and sweet corn complimented well as a balance
TAKORAISU (~$9)
- good fusion mix of steamed rice covered with seasoned ground
beef, cheddar cheese, and sour cream
- Reminds me a little bit of a Mexican taco feeling to it
- Good portion to share and ground beef was not dry
JAMES CHEESE BACK RIBS (~$37)
- one order is suggested to be enough for around 2 people, so we added another half order (~$18)
- signature dish that also comes with egg, corn, sausage, sweet potato and regular potato sides
- ribs are marinated in Korean-sauce (spicy level can be adjusted) in advanced
- staff comes over and wraps the mozzarella cheese on each of the ribs; really like the combo that gives a bit of sweet and spicy feeling to it
- portion wise was enough; especially adding it with the sides
Overall, I would say it lives up to the hype you often see. The ribs are great to taste (just a little pricey - but everything has inflated now). Recommend coming in as a group to share a few dishes - they also have daily specials on drinks.
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