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KOI SAKANA

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360 Highway 7 East, Unit 3
Richmond Hill, ON


The Grilled squid, $7, was tender and not chewy. There was a slight smokey flavours from the grill and the sauce wasn’t too salty.


From top left going clock wise: Pork Cutlet Tonkotsu Ramen (changed soup base from Pork Cutlet Curry Ramen), Hokkaido Ramen & House Tonkotsu Ramen.


Not really a fan of the curry but the restaurant name does indicate that it’s a ramen shop and not curry shop. The pork cutlet was on point, someone once told me that you can tell if a restaurant is good by how delicious their pork katsu is. It was nicely golden brown with an ultra crisp exterior and the pork itself was tender and juicy (I hate that word).


My broth was tongue burning hot, just the way I like it and the noodles were thin and had a nice chewy texture. I opted to get the House Speical Tonkotsu Ramen, bbq pork, egg, green onion, black fungus, corn, fishcake & seaweed, $8.50. Overall the ramen was good, no comparision to Sansotei or Santouka but a nice option for people who want to satisfy a ramen craving without heading downtown.

Koi Sakana serves up one of the better ramens uptown.

Update: I’ve been back quite a number of times and Koi really hits the spot when you’re craving quality ramen uptown!

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LADY MARMALADE

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898 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON
One of the best Brunches I’ve ever had, I’ve been longing to dine at Lady Marmalade for quite some time now but I’m not quite the fan of 1-2 hour weekend line-ups. I finally made a trip to Leslieville on a Thursday and got a seat with no hassle.
The restaurant is small with around 10 -12 tables, simple decor and nothing too frufru or over the top. At the front of the restaurant, there is a giant window that opens up to the street which gives you the patio feeling without the sun blinding you in the eye while you eat.
Eggs Benny with Brie, Avocado and Bacon, $15.00.

Cheddar & Spinach Waffles with Bacon and a Poached egg, $12.95 + 3.00 for the poached egg.
There was an orange tomato type sauce with the pancakes that at first I thought might have been a weird combination but it was a hit! I’m typically not a sweet breakfast type girl but I couldn’t resist a savoury waffle.
Lady Marmalade definitely lives up to the brunch hype and I can’t wait come back for more,

THE GOOD SON

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1096 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON 
Southern Fried Chicken, maple waffles & spicy creme fraiche, $15.
The fried chicken was boneless and had a light crispy coating but the star of the dish were the waffles, crispy exterior and fluffy interior. The combination of savoury, sweet and spicy was perfect. It was so good!
Eggs Benedict, roasted pork cheek with poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and field greens, $15. The eggs were perfectly runny and the pork cheeks were just the right amount of saltiness and crispiness. The sauce was incredibly velvety.
I must say these were one of the best eggs benedicts I’ve ever had, they were so simple but done so well. I even traded half my chicken & waffles for the rest of my sister’s benedicts, it was that good.
As soon as you walk through the doors of The Good Son, you’re instantly transported back to the 1950s. The hostess area resembles a kitchen pantry with the white cabinets and wooden counter tops. The restaurant itself is incredibly cozy with mismatched seating, large leather booth seating, an open concept kitchen that over looks a a massive family table that seats 18. Even though the walls are covered from floor to ceiling with decor, it doesn’t look cluttered.
Did I mention that the service was on point, super friendly.  Can’t wait to come back for brunch and to try out their dinner menu. They even have their own pizza oven at the back of the restaurant! 


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HELLO DARLING

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827 Lansdowne Ave | Toronto, ON
https://www.facebook.com/hellodarlingcafe

Looking for a new brunch joint? Hello Darling opened it’s doors the beginning of this year, the interior is quite quaint, friendly and welcoming. I love the simple decor here with the mismatched cups and plates and fresh flowers on each table.


Everyone got either coffee or tea, I opted to get the Rhubarb & Ginger Soda. It was not too sweet and really refreshing, not as much rhubarb flavour as I wanted though.

The menu changes daily with their menu hand written on their black board.

Everything is is made in house and they source their protein from Rowe Farms which is awesome knowing where the products are actually from.

My sister and my boyfriend both got the Huevos Rancheros served with fried eggs, mixed peppers, rice & beans, pico de gallo, avocado, purple slaw and Mexican cheese. This isn’t your stereotypical huevos rancheros, super light and healthy version.


Chris got the Apple Cake French Toast,  served with rum raisins, maple syrup and whipped cream (opted out).


My mom got the Eggs Any Style which is served with hash brown, toast, light salad and fruit. No complaints but also nothing very fancy.


I got the Roasted Vegetables with poached eggs, butternut squash, parsnips, sweet potato, fennel, pita za’atar, white bean hummus & kale chips. I really loved my dish, it was healthy, light but also very substantial. All the different textures made up for the lack of meat.

I would highly recommend checking out Hello Darling if you’re looking for a vegetarian and vegan friendly meal but also very satisfying for meat eaters alike.
The wait time for food is a little longer than usual but the food and service make up for that.

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SMASH KITCHEN AND BAR

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4261 Highway 7 East | Markham, ON
http://www.smashkitchen.com

Sadly this year my sister and I didn’t plan anything extravagant for my mom on Mother’s Day, life has been so busy but we did spend the day with her and took her out to brunch. My sister made reservations to Smash Restaurant & Bar, where Bluestone Bistro used to be situated. I really miss having Bluestone Bistro there, they had amazing breakfast options like their to-die-for crab cake eggs benedict but never mind, we’re here to talk about Smash!

Little has changed with their decor or any renovations at all, just the ambiance is a little more lounge-y. For Mother’s Day they had a special for $25 which included breakfast bread basket, mimosa, entree and dessert. We all opted out of it and just got our individual meals.

This was the bread basket, banana bread and blueberry muffins but they weren’t anything special.

My mom ordered the Tuscan Chicken Sandwich with french fries.

My sister and I both got omelettes, I got the vegetarian (spinach, onions, mushrooms and cheese) and my sister got bacon and 4 cheese. I enjoyed mine but it wasn’t anything mind blowing, a little too cheesy but overall just an average omelette. Both omelettes were served with toast, a side of fresh fruit and home fries.

Chris got the Eggs Benedict with toast and home fries. 
He was extremely hungry so he devoured it and also ate some of my mom’s sandwich.

Opinion? Smash has nothing impressing but nothing horrible either, just an average restaurant. Would I be back? Probably not, at least not for breakfast.

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LE PETIT DEJEUNER

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191 King Street East | Toronto, ON
https://www.petitdejeuner.ca/

What’s better than having brunch? Having brunch in the middle of the week as a good pick-me-up. Kylie met up with me at Le Petit Dejeuner for some delicious brunch food, she was going to be in the neighbourhood so we decided to grab a bite before heading to school.


Petit Dejeuner serves up Belgian-Canadian comfort food with their fabulous light and fluffy waffles.


I got the Breakfast Crepes, $12, filled with three cheeses, peameal bacon, two scrambled eggs and potatoes. It wasn’t a very visually appealing filling but it was scrumptious. Almost all the meals are served with a side of their famous apple slaw, sweet and tangy, topped with their house creamy dressing and pickles. I honestly hate raw apples but I’ll gladly eat a bowl of Petit Dejeuner’s apple coleslaw.

Kylie got the Waffle Benny, it’s like Eggs Benny without the English muffin and only with one egg, $13.00. Kylie seemed to love her meal.

I love the interior, with their bright green vinyl couches, yellow walls and just the old charm it has. The servers are incredibly nice too, warm, welcoming and laid back.

I warn you though, there will be a line up and usually it’s out the door on the weekends so go early and get a table!

P.S Their waffles and benny’s are a must try!

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