This is a nice spot in Baldwin Village for Taiwanese eats. There's a good selection of rice and noodle dishes, as well as drinks and desserts as either a nice complement to your meal or a sweet snack.
Their bubbletea is pretty good - better than the average bubbletea you can find in downtown Toronto and comparable to the ones you can find in the suburbs. Despite no extra modifications, the drink had just the right amount of sweetness with nicely cooked tapioca.
The mango cheesecake sundae was my favourite part of the meal. The vanilla soft serve doesn't overpower the cheesecake crust. The mango is a little more on the sweet side - would've been nice if it was a bit more sour.
The lamb chop spaghetti had nicely cooked pasta with a good amount of sauce. It was delicious but doesn't really stand out that much.
Unfortunately, the baked cheese chicken rice took nearly 30 minutes to arrive. I only learned of this when I asked the cashier after waiting 20 minutes for my food. The chicken breast was juicy with a good amount of cheese. The zucchini skewer and brussel sprouts were a nice addition to the dish. While it was delicious, I wish the servers would have informed me of the wait time as soon as I ordered.
Overall, I would rate this place with a 3.5/5, but I rounded up to give them the benefit of the doubt. It's definitely a must-visit place if you're craving Taiwanese food downtown and there's ample seating. If you feel like studying here, Charidise also has a lot of plugs for your convenience.