. "5"^^ . "0"^^ . "2016-11-29T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . "I have never written a review before but my experiences at Rasa have been so incredible that I feel compelled to do so. \n\nFood:\nI have tried all the food on the menu (although I do have to say, other than a few favourites, I did notice that they change up their menu often enough) and it's all amazing but I especially love their burger which is done perfectly with a super tasty sauce, toppings and a brioche bun that all go so well together (it was voted one of the top burgers in Toronto and definitely lives up to the title). The Bangkok Bowl is also one of my favourites, again with the tuna cooked perfectly, crispy calamari and bright mango jicama slaw. The chopped salad (also voted one of the top chopped salads in Toronto) has amazing crunch with the crispy chickpeas and great flavours. It was so delicious, my friend was actually scrapping the side of the bowl with her finger to get any remaining dressing. But seriously, they know how to make good food here and you really can't go wrong with any of items on the menu. \n\nAmbiance:\nI love how inside it's really beautifully done but feels cozy and comfortable at the same time. The small space and open kitchen gives it an intimate feeling. They have a great wrap around patio outside as well. I also like how it's not douchey our sceney here. And Monday nights they have live music, which is a bonus to their $40 set menu and $5 drinks!\n\nService:\nI can't say enough good things about the service. They really go above and beyond. Everyone, from the servers to the hostess to the bartenders to the managers to the cooks are all so incredibly nice, friendly and on point with the service. I have to say that Tess, on the management team, and Moar, one of the servers, are incredible and make you feel like family there (but not in an uncomfortable, over the top way). I also really like how last night, when part of my party was an hour behind the rest of us, they didn't rush us to order even though the place was full. And then when my party unexpectedly turned out to be too large for where we were seated (I had booked our reservation at the Chef's Bar because that was all that was available at the time of booking), the manager was so accommodating and moved us to a table when it became available. \n\nI took a break from going to Rasa about a year ago just because I had gone so much the year before that I felt like I should try other places, but after going again last night for my birthday, I don't know why I ever stopped. The incredible experience made me want to keep going back there again and I would like to share this hidden gem with everyone. There are a lot of great restaurants in Toronto but Rasa consistently over delivers in every category. You won't be disappointed."^^ . "0"^^ . .