Enjoyed a nice lunch at this quiet J-Town cafe. A fusion of Japanese flavors incorporated into pasta, fries and dessert - skeptical about this combination but was pleasantly surprised. A good spot for lunch or afternoon snack. Okonomiyaki Fries ($8) Definitely good for fries lovers! The fries taste like New York Fries fries with some potato skin left on and I like the...

Funghi Salad w arugula, sauteed mushrooms, x-v oil, balsamic, parmagianoGood salad with strong flavors in all the ingredients - perfect 'cause I love arugula and mushrooms. The mushrooms were a bit salty but flavorful with the balsamic.tomato sauce, mushrooms, red pepper, onion, garlic, oreganoCompared to the salad, this pizza was a bit plain - can taste the fresh vegetables and the sweetness of...

Sashimi moriwase, yam fries, oysters, seared mackerel - my favorite foods all in one placeFirst impression: the interior is similar to Hapa Izakaya - medium wood, sushi bar at the back, English speaking waitresses in black... However, I enjoyed Nome more - it is very comfortable and cozy, sort of like a tavern/pub with the NBA and English music playing. Arrived around 6:30...

A lot of hype surrounding this new ramen joint from Japan. Arrived at 5:30pm Monday with no line up, but by 6, the line was already out the door!   Shio Ramen (Salt) $10.95 Shio is their signature ramen that's described as mild and creamy. You can choose the hardness of noodle, amount of lard and amount of salt. I chose less lard,...

Finally got a chance to try Kinton Ramen last Friday. It's a really small and narrow restaurant at the end of the row of restaurants on Baldwin St. By the same owners of Guu Toronto, the atmosphere is bright and crowded with occasional shouting of greetings. Arrived at 5:30pm with a 45 minute wait, plus another 20 minute wait for food. We were...

Rare Beef Pho- Average beef soup- Noodles are pretty thin and not soggy- Beef a bit toughCurry Beef Brisket w Roti, $11.99- Curry is not too spicy, thin consistency (no coconut milk/peanuts)- Beef brisket is tender! Many large meaty pieces unlike some places where half is fatty/tendon- Roti tasted a bit doughy (dense inside) and undercooked ...