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| - I was quite excited to try this place out since I love Taiwanese street food. Having studied their menu extensively, I knew what I wanted to order from Kanpai. We came for lunch during a weekend, plenty of space available although there was only one waitress. I do have to commend her efficiency, and she was very accommodating as noted throughout our dining experience.
On to the food, I have to say I was a bit disappointed. Everything was just...okay. Presentation was quite lacking and dull. Flavour department was also underwhelming.
Between the two of us we shared:
Can You Hear Me Now - sliced pig ears in chili oil. This was okay, I would've liked them to be cut smaller; it would've resulted in less slimy textures.
Hot in Herre - pork filled wontons. I'm not sure if this was supposed to be a cold dish but I would've liked it to come out piping hot, would've been more enjoyable. I don't care for the chili oil, I find it too sweet for my liking.
Das Bao - this is where I was most disappointed as the chicken schnitzel, albeit having a crunchy skin, was rock hard. It was definitely overcooked. I'm also not thrilled about the cilantro, which included long stems that were a bit off-putting.
3 pc TFC- after being dubbed one of the best fried chicken in Toronto, we had to try it out. This was the most satisfying dish out of our whole meal. Chicken skin came out crispy, while the meat stayed moist. Nicely seasoned, and I do like the garlicky hot sauce (although to me it seems more like ketchup) that came with it.
Overall, I find our experience quite underwhelming. I feel the dishes could've been more refined both taste and presentation wise. I did notice the price increase, as most dishes are $1-2 more than when I last looked at their menu.
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