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| - 4.5 for now...
This review is actually long overdue. I actually came here about a month ago on a Tuesday night. Given the day of the week and the quiet neighbourhood, I was surprised to see another table seated. We didn't order much as neither of us were crazy hungry.
On a street of mainly cafes, dessert joints, and noodle shops, this place stands out, also considering its close proximity to both a university and the Toronto core.
First impression - wow. Beautiful decor, especially the bird on the wall upstairs. We were greeted by who I believe is the owner and given recommendations since we've never had Filipino food. The menu was short and concise and at first, I was conflicted I've never had this type of cuisine before. I wanted something different, but I also wanted some "safe" (i.e. I wouldn't hate myself for paying $16 for mediocre chicken).
After a while, we decided to go with a starter - lechon kawali (fried pork belly) and pork sisig. When the dishes came to our table, we were kind of disappointed by the serving size in relation to the price. However, do keep in mind that it is 1 - quality, and 2 - pure meat, therefore quite filling. We shared a bowl of rice as well.
I was happy with our choices. At the end of our meal, the serve gave us a complimentary nutella turon, which is like a fried plantain (or banana if you've never had plantain) and nutella. I have to say that this was probably the best "fried banana" (I'm so sorry that I'm comparing such a delicious dish to something you can get at AYCE but that's all I got) I've ever had.
I still have to try their famous ube waffle but at the same time, I'm not that eager to try it as I find that they have other dishes that are just as unique.
In terms of price, this isn't a place I would go to all the time but it is a place I would take friends.
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