Mai Bistro in Etobicoke

4906 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 1B5, Canada

★★★★★
(306 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Petite eatery with plush banquettes offering a menu of Pan Asian dishes with Latin flourishes.

Website
maibistro.com
Address
4906 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 1B5, Canada
Plus Code
JFXC+MG Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
5–10 PM
Friday
5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM
Sunday
5–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
306 reviews

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chef (49) fusion (29) tacos (21) tapas (20) calamari (12) pad thai (8) japanese cheesecake (7) tres leches cake (7) asian (7) ceviche (6)
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★★★★★
December 10, 2024

Great, local spot. Family owned and operated. They always make my family feel welcome. Food is excellent. The Chef does a variety of great ceviche on special. The Argentine style steak and deep fried whole sea bass are a must.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

I went with my boyfriend, I tried the strawberry margarita and it was excellent, we ordered several appetizers, we loved the salmon ceviche, the fried chicken was very tasty, and the shrimp tacos were exquisite, we will definitely come back, highly recommended!

★★
July 7, 2024

The restaurant looks fancy inside, it is well maintained and staff were friendly. When it comes to the food, it was nothing special and was not tasty at all. The food portion was ok, prices are ok, it's just lacking flavour and taste. On the overview it says Pan Asian dishes with Latin flourishes, however, they may have stretched their dishes as they do have a lot of items in the menu, but nothing stands out. I ordered their Vietnamese style pork tacos and I wasn't happy or satisfied. There were too much chopped cabbage and not enough pork on it. I don't think we'll be back.

★★★★★
May 14, 2024

Hidden gem! Wasn’t busy when I came through and I loved the food. Good vegan and vegetarian menu and plenty of low carb options as well. I had the calamari and the taco salad and found both to be delicious. South American Asian fusion is such a great blend.

★★★★
December 4, 2023

The chef did an amazing job blending his experience in South America into these Asian-inspired dishes, turning the tried and true fares into something outstanding and unexpected. The tuna ceviche was made with a mix of Vietnamese seasoning that elevated it into something unusual. The grilled calamari was served with a fresh salad and a delicate dressing. The squids were grilled to perfection. The watercress and beef salad was one of my favourites. The subtle hint of radish blended beautifully with the sweetness of watercress, and the nicely seasoned steak strips just took the salad to a different level. The jerk tilapia was served with a mango sauce and an Asian slaw. The taste was so on point and the fish was so tender, no wonder it is one of their signature dishes. What a delightful discovery, will come back again! 2025/03 Edit: We went back to the restaurant, and it was wonderful as before. The Vietnamese BBQ pork fresh rolls were a delightful blend of flavours and texture. The seared tuna was outstanding.

★★★★★
July 9, 2022

I absolutely love the food here! Always consistent, enjoyable and delicious! It's such a pleasant experience every time! Everything on their menu is authentic, super fresh and full of flavour. Without a doubt, you will not be disappointed! From their sauces to their hand cut fries and homemade desserts, I love how everything is made from scratch and with such passion. All their dishes are creative and perfectly balanced. I like that they offer specials to keep things interesting. If you're lucky, the chef will come out to say hello. Here are some dishes I highly recommend: Small Tapas: - Grilled/Fried Calamari - Grilled Portebella - Karaage - Mai Hand Cut Fries - Shrimp Ceviche - Green Mango Salad - Grilled Thai Beef Salad Large Tapas - Grilled Argentina Steak - Grilled Lemongrass Pork - Grilled Fish Tacos You definitely don't want to leave without trying their dessert so be sure to save some room and thank me later! They have 2 options: Tres Leches and Japanese Cheesecake. Both are so velvety, satisfying and irresistibly good; also made in house. Can't go wrong with either or! 🍰

★★★★★
December 10, 2021

It has been a while since I went to Mai Bistro because of the pandemic but I remember how much I enjoyed their steak. My friend and I decided to have dinner at this restaurant. To start with, we had grilled portabello mushroom with goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes served with green salad with ginger dressing. For the main course we ordered Grilled Argentina style steak, chimichurri butter and hand cut fries.  I asked if it is possible to substitute fries with green salad  and my request was nicely accommodated. The steak was so flavourful, seasoned well, tender and cooked to perfection. The chimichurri added to the steak just made it more delightful to the palate. The hand fries was so good and not oily my friend finished them. The dressing of the green salad was so light and tasted so good. For dessert we had tres leches cake topped with whipped cream and pomegranate. It was soft, moist, not so sweet and so delicious. The staff, Rachel provided excellent customer service. The restaurant is clean, the fork and knife wrapped in fabric napkins which I seldom see in small restaurants. Mai Bistro serves food so tasteful that we will surely go back to this restaurant to try other menus. The Chef does an amazing job doing Asian food with Latin flavour, such excellent fusion cuisine. Update: We just keep going back to this place. This time they had the special of Salmon Ceviche which was a heavenly delight. The salmon was so fresh, salted and marinated in citrus juice and served over crispy fish cracker. I had it with Watermelon Margarita which made for a perfect pairing.

★★★★★
October 16, 2021

We were anticipating our visit to Mai Bistro for a while and we were not disappointed. Cozy atmosphere, nice decor and an unobstructed view of the wonderfully creative chef and kitchen. The tapas we tried were presented beautifully and tasted fantastic. We had the chipotle Tiger shrimp and the grilled steak tacos as a main course and they were delicious. We finished off the meal with a light and fluffy Japanese Cheesecake which was perfect. We will return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

One of our fave gems. Excellent chef, family run business. Best tacos, steaks, and desserts.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The best dinner in the area. Beef salad is awesome. Jerk fish is delicious. I love their food.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Exquisite food!! A real gem!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

It was an amazing experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Love the lobster! Great restaurant

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Mai Bistro is a must visit! We have been coming for years and Chef Man never disappoints. Try everything on the menu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Chef never disappoints us. Everytime we go we consistent quality delicious food. Fav menu items...pork taco, steak salad, crispy seabass, jerk fish, Argentina steak. But everything is so yummy. It is so great to try a new special when ever we go. Lychee Martini also a win The Argentine steak was AMAZING. Cant wait to visit again this lovely shared dinner experience.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Loved this bistro. Brought out of town friends and they loved it too. Ordered the whole deep fried fish and the chef personally brought it to our table. Hidden gem indeed. Loved every dish. Will definitely be a returning customer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Little to no options Dietary restrictions: Yes Parking: Paid street parking Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The food was delicious. It was the first time I came here and the staff was very nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Amazing food. Great atmosphere...love the place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Love the food, and the service there Kid-friendliness: The waitress is very nice and decent lady Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

10/10 Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

This place is an absolute gem. The chef is a joy, the menu is creative but approachable and everything is prepared to perfection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Fantastic little spot with excellent food and great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Good personal, tasty food, if you want to eat with your friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, you need 40$+

Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Quality of takeout wasnt the same as when dining in. Couldnt get the order right. Not impressed at all. Wont be spending my money here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Amazing fresh delicious food. Will definitely return for more dishes. Parking: Parking is behind the restaurant. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice compact with parking

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

First time trying this spot in my hood. The food was fantastic and the service was top notch. Will be back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything we had was delicious, well-made, each with an individual flair and flavour! Try the lamb spring roll! Excellent and very friendly service. Seems the owners have traveled a lot for an eclectic decor and mastery of many cultures dishes!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place is a real gem of Islington Village. The food is tasty and flavorful and always consistently good. Definitely recommend the crispy, whole sea bass fillet with Asian slaw plus the grilled lemongrass pork.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food, beautifully presented!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, very friendly and nice atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love you so much

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We loved this place. Fantastic food. Lovely service and an amazing cook

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Mai Bistro has been our go-to spot for birthdays and celebrations for years! A perfect fusion of Spanish tapas and Thai food. Best to go with a few people and order a few small tapas and a few large to share. That way everyone gets a taste! 10/10 would highly recommend!! Vegetarian options: The portobello mushroom with goat cheese and figs is a must try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food, excellent attention very friendly. I highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We loved our experience here. The staff was amazing and the food was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very delicious food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

You need to try this place! Great service, delicious food, a real gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, and great service from Rachel! Vegetarian options: There is a comprehensive vegetarian menu Dietary restrictions: There is a comprehensive gluten-free menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Me and my friends went for dinner, we had 2 vegetarians, and one with allergies and we all got food we loved and could eat. We drank good sake, the food was impeccable, and the service was fast and charming. I cant recommend this place enough for parties, dates, or family events. I loved it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service the food was so flavorful and the presentation top notch. So quaint and beautiful ambiance. Well worth a stop in for dine in or take out, you wont be disappointed....Thank you so much for the lovely dinner and service Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had the vegan pad thai and the jerk tofu. Both very flavourful and delicious. Nice, clean ambience. Will be definitely coming back. The only odd thing to mention is their vegetarian/vegan options are on a separate menu that you need to ask for. Had I not seen it on their website before going I wouldnt have known about it. Ill gave them that feedback. Vegetarian options: Ask for the veg menu since its separate Parking: Free parking behind the plaza

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A memorable meal with family, amazing food, friendly and polite service and beautiful memories. I cant wait to go again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I came from Spain for Xmas and got the best paella!!! Thank you and looking forward to next surprise!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food tastes so good, I enjoyed every dish. I am looking forward to tasting more next time. I kept on thinking about the wonderful flavors after I left the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice restaurant. First time I been there. The meal was very good. Ill go there again

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Friendly service, delicious food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Thank you Mai Bistro for catering our event yesterday, at our agency office here in the Village of Islington. The food was absolutely delicious, everyone raved about it. My favourite was the steak skewers! Thank you Chef Manh!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fantastic dinner, as always. We just love Mai Bistro. The Argentine steak is our favourite, but we happily share(as is intended at Mai) and order mango salad, tiger shrimp, the Portobello mushroom and tacos. We usually love the fish tacos but tried the pork tacos this time and will now have a hard time deciding which ones to order next time. You will enjoy your meal here!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Highly recommended. Amazing food, and some of the best service Ive experienced. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves for a family gathering, and were able to taste all the amazing food through a buffet style.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Yummy, fantastic food presentation and reasonably priced. We stayed with our restless toddler at the patio and they helped him settle down with complimentary rice and hugs! We had shrimp ceviche, grilled fish tacos, green mango salad, medium rare beef salad & tres leches cake. All for under $70.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Mai Bistro is a pleasant place to sit and share a meal with friends and family. The menu can be a little overwhelming to look at and read through if its your first time there, especially if you are not familiar with this type of food. There are photos of some of their dishes on their Facebook page so head over there if you need a visual of what youre ordering before you order. We tried three dishes while we were there: Chicken Pad Thai, Fish Tacos and Crispy Seabass Fillet. The star of the day was the Chicken Pad Thai (which was the dish my husband chose). Possibly the best pad Thai I have ever had. Super flavourful and more than enough to leave you comfortably full. The fish tacos were good, however, I felt that the portions of fish in them were quite small and that for the price of the dish that fries or a side of some kind should have been included. Luckily, hubby shared his Pad Thai. The seabass fillet and chips was decent - cooked well, but would have preferred the fillet be skinless and then breaded. Fries were good. The mango salsa and slaw were really good and really added to the dish. Overall, the service speed was adequate and the waitress was a sweetheart. Oh, not sure if theres a bathroom here or not, but hubby looked for one briefly and couldnt find it. If there is one, better signage would help wandering customers to locate the washroom in the future. Would definitely return to eat here again! Parking: Parking around back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Worthy of 5 stars. The steak is fantastic...grilled seabass is so tasty...chicken pad thai(best in Toronto) and reasonable price..plus excellent service..will come back again for sure...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food. Great service. Quite place. We had grilled octopus, grilled portobello mushroom with goat cheese and dried prunes, shrimp tacos, tres leche cake. Everything was wonderful. Tacos could use a bit more flavour

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Not sure my grandmother knows how to do this so I want to leave a review on her behalf. She goes here at least once a week, it s her absolute favourite restaurant. I ve been with her a few times and I 100% understand why. The people are so friendly and the food is great. I recommend looking up the specials ahead of time and reserving what you like because they often sell out.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing service paired with amazing food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I came here with a group of coworkers about a couple of weeks ago and the food and service was great! The tofu steaks are super flavorful! I love regular tofu already, but this was actually meaty tasting because of the type of tofu that they use! My coworkers loved the seafood! Even the chips and salsa were delicious! They taste like the chips and salsa Id get in a good Mexican restaurant on southern California. The servers were so nice and patient will all of us having trouble making up our minds! Im looking forward to going back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is our favorite restaurant in the area. We didnt make reservation but they found us a table. The flavour is devin in every dish we ordered. We could have gone another round. Compliment to the chef, everything was cooked to perfection. Our steak was juicy and tender. Grilled Lemongrass Pork with the Asian slaw had a nice balance which makes our mouth water. Highly recommend Mai Bistro. Parking: Parking at the back of the restaurant and plenty of street paking. Kid-friendliness: Spring rolls, Tacos, Pad Thai.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went to Mai Bistro tonight for a rotary dinner. Appetizers and main course were delicious. Great customer service. Looking forward to going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent food and service. It is a gem in Etobicoke.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Chef Manh and his team were excellent. Friendly service, and incredible selection of creative dishes. The food presentation was just as wonderful as its taste. Well done team Mai! they also have a free kitchen outside the premises where one can leave non-perishable items for those in need. Well done.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Superb place and Im obsessed with their wine menu, a little bias since it has so many of my favorites at very affordable price points. All the dishes ive tried are great playful fusions.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious cousin very good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Asian Fusion... Fun food and excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delightful!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Slow table service but the food was outstanding

★★★★
December 22, 2021

I had the fish tacos a few weeks ago and they were delicious! I ll be back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

So delicious . We will be back soon

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Really cozy restaurant, food tasted fresh and delicious. Highly recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

We visited here because of the very positive reviews. The service was good and fast, restaurant was clean and had a good ambiance. We ordered a couple dishes but we did find the food to be pretty bland overall. Everything looked good and the portions were good but everything needed to be more flavorful. Our crispy fish was also not cooked enough it had a soggy texture. The tables are also so close together. There really isnt any privacy if someone is sitting at the table next to you. There chiptole aioli that they served with multiple dishes tasted like mayo and hot sauce mixed together.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

cool food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best chef ever

December 22, 2020

Rude waitress. Will never to go this place again because of her.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Tasty food. Interesting menu. Nice desserts

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious, fresh and a great dinner for 7 of us. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Great selection of meal options.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Vegetarian friendly, staff was so lovely, food was amazing! Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I love the food here and the service is just wonderful. My faves are the kale salad and the sake maijito. Also enjoy the grilled calamari and fish tacos. The chef came out to say hi and I really appreciated that!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Thank you Mai Bistro for your support with Rotary. Rotary Club of Toronto West, (out of Montgomerys Inn) runs a empty bottle drive, and we thank you for your donation of your empty wine, beer and liquor bottles!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Tasty, fresh, creative dishes. Perfect neighbourhood bistro!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

The restaurant was empty when we walked in so it made me a bit nervous but the food was beyond my expectations. Why was it not packed?! Everything was perfectly seasoned. Great Vietnamese flavour. Lots of options on the menu. The crab and shrimp ceviche was my favourite of the dishes we tried. It was listed as a small tapas but it was surprisingly huge. Chef Manh personally served our dishes and talked to us for a brief moment. He has such a sweet soul. Hope for all the best with this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

lots of variety, great taste, parking lot behind us also a plus

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious food. Went with a large party and didnt take that long for our orders to be served. The food prices are affordable too. Although the menu is meant to be shareable, the tapas are seem to be more of an individual size portion. Still very good food nonetheless

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Love the fusion food they serve!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent food! A hidden gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We loves this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious food! We went on Valentine s eve, didn t have a reservation, but they still accommodated us and we thank them for that. Vegan or Vegetarian? Ask for the separate menu they have just for you! Being on a time crunch (because they fit us into their busy night) we only ordered large tapas, having an entree sized dish each. I ate the jerk tofu steak with mango salsa. The spices were super flavourful and the tofu had a unique chewiness like I ve never had before. We re planning to go again with a group for more of a tapas sharing experience. Would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Amazing place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food and especially friendly staff. I liked the ambience too, wasnt too loud. Great for groups to share plates. Worked out to about 35-40 per person

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food this is a must exelance service

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Wonderful experience here! I was here during the weekend and I found the wait staff to be super friendly and efficient. Oh yeah... the Food was great!

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Cosy spot with great food. Like the variety and fusion food. All made fresh and very tasty. Nicely plated. Great neighbourhood spot for dinner. Priced well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food at a very fair price. Friendly and polite staff. Our family has enjoyed many meals at Mai Bistro. It is the one restaurant that we compare all other restaurants to.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Love this restaurant. I wish they offered lunch like they used to. I think people didnt realise there is parking at the back. The food is great. If it is busy the service can be slow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

My daughters birthday and we went out to dine. The chef is very friendly explaining the menu and the food and the dessert is very tasty. Service is very very good too. My daughter enjoyed the food a lot. Pls. try it out yourself. Kudos to the cook !!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Can t believe this place isn t always full. Soooo good! Everything is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fantastic food, great atmosphere, and awesome service. Also, the chef is a true gentleman. Love coming here and have recommended to my family and friends. Get the tres leches cake for dessert, it;s the best!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Wonderful blend of Asian and western food. Great atmosphere for friends and family to share dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A pleasant surprise. They actually have a dedicated Gluten Free menu, I just wish they also had Gluten free beer at least just one type. Perhaps I can suggest Glutenberg? The Latin Asian fusion cuisine was a pleasant surprise and very enjoyable. I will definately visit again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

This place is beyond amazing. Perfect latin asian fusion cuisine. I can really feel the passion of the chef putting into his food. I was so surprised with the warm peaches in red wine served with mango ice cream. It s definitely the best 5 star dessert that I ve ever had. I still remember how good is the juicy peaches in my mouth. It would be such a pity if we decided to skip the dessert. Polite staffs and cozy atmosphere suitable for a romantic date night. Mai bistro is the hidden gem!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food and quick service. The chef is awesome. He came out a few times to check on things and have a quick chat.

★★★
December 22, 2019

Came to this restaurant because of the interesting fusion. The chef did a great job fusing the 2 cooking techniques/spices together. The food wasnt bad but it wasnt memorable either. We didnt leave hungry thats for sure. I would recommend the Argentinian steak available on the menu. Its worth a try, I dont regret coming here but I dont believe I would return.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing food , great dining exeprince and the most authentic experience brought forward by this superb chef. As a vegan ,the food menu was exhaustive. Its very rare to see chefs in action and contantly trying to be honest to bring their culinary adventure s to the plate. I was so impressed when the chef came and explained that Pad thai vegetarian has fish sauce and he gladly took it back when we explained that we dont eat fish sauce..this honestly is so appreciable. Keep the great food coming on...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food, great staff, top notch chef. Try the jerk fish w/fries

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

With an award winning chef behind the helm Mai Bistro delivers a diverse offering of Asian/ Spanish Tapas that will satisfying the timid to adventurous eaters. All offerings are perfectly portioned and shouldn t leave your wallet feeling empty or your belly. I will return again to see what Chef has come up with next.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

*** BIASED REVIEW **** (My wife and I have both worked here) So from an insiders perspective, we enjoy the food so much we like to start our date nights off at Mai Bistro. We love everything on the menu, but here are some of our favourites below. How can you go wrong with a grilled Argentina style steak with chimichurri butter, chicken pad Thai with fresh salsa and to finish it off a Japanese cheesecake made in house by Chef. They also offer a few different local craft beers, Ontario wines and a signature cocktail aptly named Maijito.

December 22, 2019

Was told by by the server that the crab was not fresh, and that it came from a can. Felt like I was ripped off as I was paying quite a bit only to be served by canned food. Better to spend your money elsewhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great experience at this restaurant. Friendly staff and delicious food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Absolutely love this restaurant and the unique Asian-latin fusion style food. The owner was extremely friendly and warm. The ambience of this place is lovely as well as the staff and the exquisite food! We ordered the chicken pad thai, pork rice dishes and Japanese cheesecake. They all tasted so good and savoury. Ill definitely be coming back to try out the other dishes. Would definitely recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking to go for a nice romantic dinner with some great food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Fantastic food; fresh, and flavourful! Excellent super friendly service. A wonderful dining experience! What a great little find!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The Argentinian steak was really good. The fusion style was interesting, but wasn t the most memorable.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Overall an interesting food experience, all the tapas were very good, and the service was good

December 22, 2019

Terrible service and beware when scheduling a big group as the restaurant owners are not honest and will lie to you about what they can offer to you and your party.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Enjoyed the ambience, service & food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Delicious food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Had a great family dinner !

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Fabulous

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very good food and service. Quite affordable. Tacos were great. Well be back when we get babysitting. :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Come here every January for our Anniversary. My wife and I love the atmosphere and the friendliness from Chef & staff. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fine dining experience with tremendous food!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great food! Thai and Latin American make a wonderful combination.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

This place was a random pick for me, and I am very pleased with the overall experience! The fact that the food is a fusion between Latin and Japanese cuisines was intriguing, but what came out on the plates was beyond my expectations and was SO delicious! I would recommend it to everyone!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Wonderful tapas menu, brilliantly prepared!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

This place is a hidden gem and Im so glad we found it! Ive never had a fusion of Asian and Latin blend before and was very curious to try it. The owner/chef is refreshingly passionate about cooking and is super talented. We really appreciate his personal greeting to our table and made our experience here that much better. His dishes are incredibly DELICIOUS! Everything we ordered was perfection and flavorful. Also, if you are vegetarian, make sure you ask for their separate vegetarian menu! ;) Its a tapas style menu, meaning it is meant to be shared dishes, and priced moderately. The atmosphere is nice and a modern touch. I am defintely going to bring my family and friends here next. You have to try this place out if your looking for some good food! A MUST TRY.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

The food and the service were both excellent. Thanks again for another great meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

We have been twice. Great food. Great ambiance. Great service. Brought friends for lunch the second time and they loved it as well. Had the fish tacos, the steak tacos, the grilled squid, a chicken dish, the home made nachos, the fries. All wonderful. Definitely on our favs list. Being new to the neighbourhood, they took the time to welcome us and recommended we also try Vila Napoli across the street which we also loved. Great spot and we will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Ive had a good time at this restaurant. Amazing food and good customer service with friendly staffs. Food is served very quickly Food recommendations such as: grilled seafood, grilled pork, taco, calamari and daily specialty

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very very good food. The Latin-American fusion is like no other. Also, the chef is such a nice person.

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Excellent food and service. Must visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Best place I never eat, you must try. Best place Ive ever eaten, you have to try

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

I dont think Ive ever seen a Vietnamese Latin fusion restaurant, but it works at this casual but candlelit spot. Lime and cilantro tie a lot of those regions flavours together. A good example is banh mi-style grilled pork tacos. Were also talking real corn tortillas here. The food is designed to be shared. The menu is a bit busy and could use a visual redesign, but the servers happily help navigate the sections and portions. The chef is incredibly friendly and candid. He has popped out on more than 2 occasions, when the evening winds down, to check how we enjoyed the food and once shared his new matcha ice cream he had just made. Another great Islington staple.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

The food here is beautifully presented and tastes amazing. Small and large plates make for fun sharing with others. We were a group of 6 but I would go again with a smaller group or on my own. Our group met for lunch and all commented on the warm welcoming service and a bill at the end that did not make you gasp. Gluten free options were available and the staff were very attentive to meeting this requirement. Do not skip dessert! I hardly ever have dessert at restaurants but would not have wanted to miss the light and delightful house favourite.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Excellent food. We went with our 20 month old and the chef came out and said hi to him and really made sure his experience was fun. The staff were very nice too. Great food and atmosphere. Will come back soon.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Server attentive and pleasant, good was middle of the road

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Cant wait to go back for the incredible service and delicious, fresh food! We loved every single mouth watering bite of food. The chef is very talented in creating an unusual fusion of Latin and Asian tapas! The restaurant is a little bit dated but the food certainly makes up for the ambiance. A true gem!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

One of the best cuisine and service in town - a real gem of Etobicoke.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Amazing food and service. Must go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Fantastic food!

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Delicious food. The flavours were very unique. The yellow shrimp curry, chimichuri steak and the dessert (Mexican cake and Japanese cheesecake) were amazing! We went on a Wednesday night and it was quite busy. I would make a reservation. One suggestion is to increase the portion sizes. Many of the dishes were on the smaller side, for the price paid (otherwise I would have given it 5 star). I would recommend this restaurant and we will return.

Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Was served a dish with an ingredient I cannot eat and was not listed on the menu or I would have requested it not be included. Chef refused to remake the dish unless I paid for another meal. Which means, I was expected to pay for the dish I would not eat. Received quite a bit of attitude when I requested the server take away the dish and that I would not pay for a meal I would not be enjoying. Unpleasant experience all around. One person I was with ordered an $18 shrimp meal with three shrimp served.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

First time visiting and had a tasty dinner of fried calamari, Argentinian steak and shrimp curry. The breading on the calamari was nice and light and the curry flavours were fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great place with great service and GREAT food! We had heard about this place from friends and we are very happy we finally tried it. The chef is clearly passionate about his food which makes you love this place even more!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

food was soooo goood . staf chef/owner outstanding presentation they care. great value.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

This is a cool little place with interesting dishes. The jerk fish was grilled calamari were my two favourite things on the menu. I feel like the 5 star ratings are given because of the location. This is definitely one of the better places in the area but there are much better places if you are willing to travel a little closer to down town Toronto. In either case, its worth trying.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Food was much better than your average Etobicoke spot. It was not only delicious but reasonably priced. The jerk fish and calamari are a must try. Their sake vodka mojito was a refreshing pairing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very good food. Tapas is always more expensive in my experience but this place is reasonable for a tapas restaurant. Interesting mix of Thai and South American cuisine.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Fusion Asian+Spanish Tapas style. Served in small portion but great taste. Good ambiance. Good for dates. A little pricey hence the 4 stars. Chef is award winning chef in TO

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Lively little gem. Enjoyed calamari and grilled figs with prosciutto.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Love this place. The food is fresh and delicious. So many healthy options. Have gone here many times with my husband and along the way brought friends and family, they all love the food here. Friendly chef. Love their specials too. The lamb meatballs yesterday was delicious! Highly recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Leaning towards the positive on this one. One staff member was great, the other not as much. Cant go wrong with the calamari, grilled shrimp or portobello mushroom (yes, singular), though the shrimp and crab salad wasnt my thing (though pretty af). All in all worth a visit. Take good company.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Fantastic. What a pleasant surprise. Mixed culture cooking between Vietnamise and Spanish. The Mexican sponge cake with 3 milk sauce was supreme.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Absolutely loved lunch. We split some edamame & home cut fries for an appetizer and I had their fish tacos while my friend had their mango salad. Then we split the Japanese cheese cake. The combination was amazing and the coffee was even tasty too. Best lunch Ive had out in a long while!

★★★
December 22, 2018

Second visit and a bit disappointed, the food was good, however my first experience the food was great. I also noticed the portion and presentation was not the same. I will defo go back, however I hope it s not on a downward trend as this place is a little gem

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

It was very great! Good food and atmosphere! I got their vegetarian dish! I highly recommend it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

This is a great little bistro in Etobicoke, husband and wife owned and run. Really good food and service, just a great experience. When Im in Etobicoke I will always support this great little bistro...you should too!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Loved the fusion styled meal. Was very different. The dessert was delicious and the place was very clean. Only feedback would be to heat the place a bit more in winter.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

I wasnt as impressed with the quality of service or the food itself as some of the other reviewers. The cuisine is an interesting attempt at fusing Spanish and Asian cuisine but the quality varies greatly between different dishes. Lots of deep fried dishes that taste like McDonalds. Lastly, at $15 per small tapas and $25 per large, I didnt feel that the quality of food was reflective of the price.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Interesting menu with Asian and Spanish fusion and somewhat tappas style. Went with a work group and we shared Crispy Fried Calamari with chipotle aioli $13, Chipotle chicken with guacamole, crispy tortilla $12 and Edamame with Japanese chili sea salt $7. Yes , deep fried is all good and seems like a redundant menu item. The large tapas I ate was good also, Grilled spicy Jerk fish with mango salsa and hand cut fries fries $20 except the fish was burnt and broken apart when plated. Others had Pad Thai special $14 which was well liked. Service was attentive. Place was hopping as it got later after 8pm on a Monday night. I am being generous with 4 stars as prices are a bit high, maybe $1-2 less is the sweet spot?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Amazing food and service. Perfectly balanced flavors. Better then expected (I tried Chipotle chikken and Yello curry)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

One of the best places to eat in Islington Village. We often pop in here for lunch and can t believe it isn t busier. The food is delicious. I v never had a bad meal and the staff is incredibly friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Amazing food and service! We had grilled calamary, steak salad, steak and desert and to be honest all of those were AMAZING! Really looking forward to come back again! Thank you so much!

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Manh is a brilliant fusion chef ... Asian / Latin. New local favourite...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

This place is outstanding! The share your plate style allows you to try multiple tasty dishes as long as you bring a friend or two! The tacos our my favorite dish. The chef has a passion for food and it shows! I will keep coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Mai Bistro has its own unique charm. From looking from outside, you might quickly pass up this little gem of a place. The food is well prepared and offers a relaxed atmosphere. The service experience is an absolutely friendly and pleasant one. I would most definitely repeat as I am looking forward to trying their other dishes menus and including a Chef special of the day which is not on the menu which I must say was very pleasant and enjoyable one. Come visit this place... Im absolutely certain that you will NOT be disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Came here for my Mothers Birthday dinner (There was 8 of us). Fantastic food. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was perfect. Will go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Amazing fresh Asian fusion food. Lots of small plates to choose from. Great place to go with a few people and pick a few dishes each to share. Staff are very quick and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

One of my favourite Toronto restaurants hands down; never disappoints.