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| - We were looking for a brunch place last weekend and the notion of Japanese-Western fusion piqued our interest.
The decor feels very 'downtown', with dark colours, clean lines, high mirrors, and a trendy eye-popping ceiling piece. Sitting by the window and watching the cars go by, it almost feels like you're eating in a small downtown place, but the illusion quickly dissipates when you notice the adjacent low-rise buildings, which are fine but lack the urban charm.
I had the 'Okonomi' waffles, basically a seafood-esque version of the classic Western brunch staple. I found the flavor both surprising and delicious, with the seafood elements complemented nicely by the perfectly poached egg and savory pork belly. The gluten-free bread I ordered as a side was fine but quite bland and could have used some sort of accompaniment like oil or butter.
I can't speak for the other menu items, but if what I had is any indication of Carino's quality and taste, this restaurant is worth a visit.
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