Fool's Kitchen in Napanee

19 A Market Square, Napanee, ON K7R 1J4, Canada

★★★★★
(144 reviews)
Categories: Asian fusion restaurant

About

LICENSED Asian fusion restaurant, fresh ingredients made in-house daily. At Fool's Kitchen, creativity never stops, menu changes every 3 months. Full service restaurant located in the heart of downtown Napanee.

Website
youtube.com
Address
19 A Market Square, Napanee, ON K7R 1J4, Canada
Plus Code
62XX+FP Napanee, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4–7 PM
Thursday
4–7 PM
Friday
11 AM–2 PM – 4–7 PM
Saturday
11 AM–2 PM – 4–7 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.9
★★★★★
144 reviews

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★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Wow what a fantastic meal and service. It’s not often I ask the chef to come out into restaurant to personally say great job and dinning experience. David is a true culinary artist with the passion for food that can inspire our future talents. This restaurant is a must try reminder book in advance!

★★★★★
November 18, 2024

We finally made it to this amazing restaurant! What a gem of a place! The staff is friendly and super-attentive. The owner and his family are super sweet and take customer service very seriously, which is really refreshing these days where it seems that most only do the bare minimum. As a former Torontonian, these dishes did not disappoint! Nothing in the Bay of Quinte area comes close to the level of quality Asian food and freshness at Fool's Kitchen. Everything was on point and we'll definitely be back again!

★★★★★
October 28, 2024

Had a great experience here!!! Staff is so friendly and personable, very easy to talk to and joke with. It was my aunt’s birthday and they really made sure it was a memorable experience. My family is full of chefs so we are often picky when it comes to Asian cuisine, but this restaurant blew us away! We ended up ordering much more than we initially anticipated just because they were so good. Some highlights were the Pork Belly, Handmade Soup Dumplings, Shrimp Crisps, Typhoon Tiger Shrimp Chicken, and Roasted Coconut Custard Bao. Definitely a must have for anyone in Napanee or passing by!!!

★★★★★
August 25, 2024

Everything my husband and I ordered was delicious! It has been a while since I have had a waitress so friendly and attentive! Looking forward to coming back.

★★★★★
June 28, 2024

Insane!!!! I have had the pleasure of dining in some of the top restaurants around the world and was amazed to discover Fools Kitchen right here in Napanee. We dined inside which was quaint and tastefully decorated. The patio which will be opening soon will be the place to be with its view overlooking the courtyard of the old town hall. The food was innovative, fresh and at a calibre you would expect from a high end establishment. My friend and I decided to make our lunch a shared experience of unbelievably amazing Dim Sum. Each one uniquely curated by the talented chef whom was visibly present. We were honoured when he let us sample one of his new creations which will be featured on his ever changing menu next week. Two words, mind blowing! Not sure what you want? Ask the friendly and informative front lines staff their thoughts. In my opinion after my experience today, you can not go wrong no matter what you order!

★★★★★
September 1, 2023

Amazing experience here! Came for a twist on Asian cuisine and was not disappointed! The food and service was amazing, and really reflected Asian flavours with spectacular plating and fresh ingredients. It reflects an authentic restaurant with lovely staff that strive to excel and have perfect portions and quality control in their dishes. Will come back soon, and thank you to chef David and his wife, and the amazing sever that showed exemplary customer service!!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing first-time experience! The owners and wait staff were happy to chat with us about the dishes and background of the restaurant and it was really nice to see their passion shine through. Every dish we ordered was superb and we couldn't stop raving about how good everything was! The spring rolls were light and fresh, and the dim sum was delicious (the soup dumplings are my fave!), all of which came with yummy dipping sauces. The mango chicken and (fall off the bone) sesame maple ribs had outstanding flavours and we were delighted by the warm, chocolate bao bun to top it all off! Can't wait to come back at the end of August when they switch their menu up to try more :)

★★★★★
May 12, 2023

We ate very well tonight.. Fools kitchen Napanee is changing their menu tomorrow so we wanted to ensure we gave their current menu the sendoff it deserved. Everything was spectacular including the service. Loved the laid back feel with the passion for food. This place will be going into tht heavy rotation ensuring we get to try each menu before they change it. Be sure to grab some dumplings while you’re there, great way to start the night. #AsianFusion #Dumplings #Ramen #HiddenGem

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

This was the best. Everyday was unique and delicious from start to finish. I cant wait to be back. I could write an essay about how good it is, but all I will say is give yourself the gift of dining here ASAP. Cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Fool s Kitchen is always a creative and delicious culinary delight! The owners are friendly and thoughtful, as are the knowledgeable service staff. One of our favourite restaurants!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Best Asian food I ve ever (yes ever) had

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

My new favorite restaurant! The taste and quality of the food here is out of this world! Super friendly staff will do anything to make sure you have the best experience possible.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Quality, excellent and tasty food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great food, friendly service. Best by far in the area.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Best place in Napanee to eat.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The Asian Fusion food is to dye for! A must try. Trust me this is by far the best restaurant around. I tried lost of expensive restaurants in Kingston but this Fools Kitchen in Napanee is a real winner!! See you next week on your new menu Typhoon Shrimp plate! Take a look at his Facebook page!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

We had an extraordinarily delish meal tonight. From the reception til the bill came , service was friendly and pleasant and efficient. We had pad Thai and it was my favourite of all the pad Thai I have tried. Highly recommend going. We are hoping to dine much more frequently. Absolutely a welcome addition to Napanee!!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent all-round experience. Very fair prices . Attentive service ( thanks to Cynthia and others ) , top quality food including mango salad , vegetarian fried spring rolls , Shanghai soup specialty , maple sesame half rack , sweet potato chips , and Vietnamese cold coffee ( quite an energizer !). Terrific Cambodian hot sauce ( Asian owners - she is Cambodian ).The menu changes every 3 months or so Call to reserve to be certain !

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

We cant say enough about our next door neighbours! The food is absolutely delicious, the service is fantastic & we love / tell everyone about this unique gem in the heart of Downtown Napanee. If you havent been, you must try! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great staff and so informative about the food. Napanee truly needed this restaurant. Thank you. Very clean, which is a must for me.

★★★★
October 22, 2024

We are absolutely blown away that our little town now has dining with the quality of care we have previously gone to the extreme of planning vacations to enjoy This establishment would be well received and competitive in any major foodie city, yet we get to enjoy it right here in Napanee! Masterful preparation and presentation paired with top notch front of house service and casual yet elegant atmosphere. A winner all around. Attended for the second time last night and we were thrilled to see how busy it was even on a Wednesday - MAKE RESERVATIONS!! The only thing that kept this from a five star review is that the kitchen wants the orders sent out as soon as they are ready, which results in staggered delivery of multiple dishes. While not unusual in a small owner-operated kitchen and far from a deal breaker, it can be off putting if youre not expecting it. The best (and most fun) solution is to order several dishes for sharing. Dietary restrictions: My wife adheres to a VERY restrictive elimination diet and we are still able to have a wonderful dinner out - the gluten free and vegetarian options are just as meticulously prepared as anything else on the menu. The spring rolls in particular are not to be missed!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I ordered the pork ramen and siu mai as take out. It was mind-blowing. The ramen broth was so deeply flavourful and rich. Thats quite impressive to impart that much flavour into a broth. The siu mai was steaming, melt in the mouth and very delicious. The fact that they make everything in house really sets their food and flavour apart. The food was worth every penny! This restaurant is a gem! Do yourself a favour and check this restaurant out!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Amazing food and staff!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

My friend and I were looking for a place to meet in Napanee we saw the reviews at this place and thought to try and we were not disappointed. The service was excellent. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We had conversations with multiple servers and the owner through the night and it created a very warm environment for us and the other guests. However the food is where Fools Kitchen really shined. We ordered the Summer Delights menu. We started with the chicken wings they were unbelievably crispy and juicy. You can tell they were using high quality chicken. We then had the ribs and mango chicken. The ribs were also cooked very well. Fall off the bone tender and very flavorful. The mango chicken was also wonderful. The chicken was crispy paired with a sweet mango sauce and rice. We could barely eat any more at that point but we found room for dessert. We had the Bao for dessert which was served warm covered in a sweet glaze. It paired was light airy and not overly sweet and was just the dessert we needed after that meal. Overall a fantastic experience! Well worth the trip to Napanee from Kingston, Belleville or even the GTA if you are wanting a drive. They change their menu every 3 months so I am excited to come back in the Fall and try their offering then. Thank you Fools Kitchen!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food is amazing and the staff are very welcoming and sweet. Wonderful restaurant.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing ! We have been crossing Canada by bike for 2 months and we have visited quite a few restaurants, including several Asian ones and this one beat them all! The mango salad and mango chicken are super good, the dumplings are incredible and the (cold) beef vermicelli is very surprising. I also recommend their teas which are worth the detour. Even the green tea ice cream was out of the ordinary. This restaurant fully deserves its rating of 4.9/5 In short, a very nice surprise $50/person including starters, main courses, high quality tea, taxes and 20% tip, value for money is there

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We had an outstanding meal. Delicious flavors and great variety. Best mango salad ever. Service was excellent. Highly recommended! A gem in Napanee.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Aug 28 We went as a family to Fools Kitchen in Napanee and had a great meal. The food was delicous and unique to the usual asian food. They put their own spin on it. YUM! The service was excellent! The server knew and showed you how the food should be eaten, eg what sauce with what dish. You could see they enjoyed working there, great atmosphere. .

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Why havent I tried this place before? This is THE place to eat in Napanee. Make reservations.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

My boyfriend and I had an amazing lunch experience at Fool s Kitchen. The other reviews didn t lie - this place is a must try!! The food was definitely up there with some of our favourite Asian restaurants in Toronto. 10/10 would recommend it, exceeded our expectations!! The owners are also super friendly :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Everything amazing! Loved the pad thai and service

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Their pad thai is amazing. We had three type of dumplings and it was all delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Truly a wonderful experience in every regard. They are lovely people. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will be back.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Truly the most exceptional food you ll ever eat! Everything is made daily and you can taste it. Such amazing flavors and creative, original cooking. As a celiac, I really appreciated the many amazing gluten free options! The staff are as amazing as the food They are so warm, knowledgeable and make you feel right at home. Can t wait to return!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

This was our second time to fools kitchen and it is definitely our favourite restaurant now. All the food is made fresh that day down to the sauces. The menu changes about every three months. Our server Cynthia was fun, engaging and on top of any food allergies at the table. Cynthia also gave excellent recommendations. If you haven t been, go check them out. Make sure you call and make a reservation since they have a small dining room.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

If you are ever in Napanee you must try fool s kitchen. Food is amazing, fresh and flavourful . Crystal shrimp and chives dim sum is to die for. Green tea ice cream with matcha sauce and pistachios was so delicious.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Really delicious! So nice to have a thoughtful, intentional dining experience in Napanee! Excellent service too.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Incredible asian fusion food in a lovely place. Owners and waitresses are so kind. Indeed our moment there made us fool!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Wow! What a wonderful experience. Amazing staff. Extra big portion. Everything was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Absolutely wonderful experience. The food was top notch and understandable why people travel here from abroad for dinner. Way better quality then other so called high end restaurants in town. Cant wait for the patio to open if the township ever gets around to approving it. Try the wings everyone. Pterodactyl wings for sure with the best breading and flavour in town. Cant wait to try out the new menu.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Completely speechless over the new menu, specifically the Tropic-Taco and Char Siu Bao. The flavours are beyond anything Ive tasted in all of the right ways. The quality of ingredients are impeccable and always a friendly atmosphere. A must-visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

This place was a hidden gem, best Dim Sum i have ever had. Be warned! Eating food here causes involuntary moaning!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food is amazing!!! It also has a nice atmosphere with a beautiful patio and friendly staff. Fools Kitchen is definitely worth the visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Our party started with a Mango Salad. Very nice and refreshing and has a bit of a kick. Delicious! We then had our main dishes. Everything was very good, artfully presented and served with a smile. I cant endorse Fools Kitchen enough. Top notch service, amazing cuisine with a constantly evolving menu and an overall wonderful dining experience. Cant be beat!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Popped in yesterday to try some take out. I got the taco and the beef vermicelli bowl. The beef was tasty and excellent! The tropic taco with fish so good I back again to sit in. Perfection with a Peroni!! Clean, well designed atmosphere, patio, friendly staff. I can t believe this is in Napanee, so good!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

This place is a must try! Food was amazing and fresh! The patio is lovely, in a nice quiet part of town. Tarley provided us with the best services. Can t wait to go back and try the new menu!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We are so glad we happened on this spot in Napanee. It s my new favourite - the food is superb, the flavours to die for, and the staff and atmosphere are tremendous. Quaint, out of the way, a hidden gem. We ll be back!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very clean, friendly staff and amazing food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Really nice place, food are amazing.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Best food, best service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The staff was super knowledgeable about everything on the menu and very friendly. They made us feel at home right away. Delicious food, we will definitely visit again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

The food was unreal. I got the katsu shrimp, shrimp dim sum and crab claw. Each one of these were the best I ve ever had at any restaurant. The value for money was excellent as the quality is extremely high.

Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food was decent but for the price you would think the chicken wouldnt be chewy!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The food is excellent and fresh. The atmosphere is nice and service is perfect. The menu changes each month, which is a nice feature. There s always something new to try!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I had a great meal at Fools Kitchen last week! I m so happy we have some top notch Asian food in Napanee. Everything was freshly made and delicious! Great service. See you again soon. I may be addicted to the curry.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

After seeking out a unique spot to celebrate my parents anniversary in October 2023, we truly enjoyed the unique flavours and intimate atmosphere of Fools Kitchen! The entire menu is made fresh to order, no preservatives and you can sense the pride that the owners share in creating the dishes for their customers to enjoy. This place truly delivers an upscale, cultural twist to Napanees food scene. We look forward to another family celebration here! Parking: Located on the market square directly across from Napanee town hall, you can easily find parking on the street, or within short walking distance.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Ordered for the first time today. Curry chicken and Vietnamese spring rolls. They were so good ! A must try and must try again !

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

An amazing place to explore new and wonderful foods. The menu is always changing, which isn t a problem, when everything on the menu taste like it came from a 5 star restaurant. Recommend the dine in experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had the Vietnamese coffee, sticky rice in lotus leaf and chicken katsu. Every dish was cooked to perfection, presented well and the mains were in filling portions. Flavours were light and subtle, The Vietnamese coffee is strong pour over coffee steeped right into your glass at the table. Would recommend having it iced, or as a dessert coffee as its pretty sweet. Its great and I would definitely get it again! The sticky rice was soft and tender, wrapped around some pieces of meat, which is in turn wrapped with lotus leaf and steamed in a bamboo basket. This was a fun, unique dish and the rice had taken on the subtle essence of the leaves it was steamed in. I would probably try the dumplings next time though. The chicken was impressively tender and moist inside, with just the right amount of crispy and flaky breading, and bed of noodles perfectly al dente. The black pepper sauce was very nice, though a little sweeter than expected, and a bit one-note. I would have liked a small side of mango salad to go with it like the lemongrass tiger shrimp dish has to help balance out the meal. The service was top notch! Very attentive, friendly and helpful. The menu is set to change in a couple of weeks, so Im interested to see where they take it next! The ginger chicken rice is the other meal pictured.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, great presentation and nice helping. Super service and very clean everywhere you went including the washroom. I recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

By far the best food in napanee!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food and atmosphere are amazing. The last time that we were there we had vegetarian fried spring rolls, Birds Nest seafood chow mein, and Chicken Katsu. It tasted wonderful and they provided very good portion sizes. Definitely one of my favourite places to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing food! My party shared various appetizers and tried our main dishes.... mind blowing! Just fantastic food. Made super fresh. You can taste how much passion goes into food and this.... one of the best food experiences of my life.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place is breath taking, the atmosphere is cool, the staff are very friendly and the food was to perfection! Hubby and I drove from Toronto all the way to Nappanee (2.3 hours) because our first experience here was unforgettable. We will be back!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful spot that showcases Asian and Asian fusion cuisine s. Every dish is well thought out and prepared with great care. The staff in the restaurant are very knowledgeable about the dishes and are a delight to chat with. One of the true gems in Napanee.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We ve been several times, and always thoroughly enjoyed the food and service - it s a real treat to have a restaurant like this in a small town like Napanee - I d 100% recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fabulous experience!! Great location, excellent ambiance, top notch staff and some of the best food in town!! Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely stellar food, atmosphere and staff! The owners really care about what they are putting out and the staff is so friendly and accommodating. Food is fresh and absolutely mouthwatering. Havent had a dish yet that I didnt like! If you havent tried this food yet, you are a fool Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We have had excellent meals at this restaurant. From the appetizers, to entrees and finish up with delicious desserts. Just need to make reservations as it s popular!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had wonton, Xiao long bao (soup dumpling), & chicken Katsu. All absolutely fantastic & the customer service is top notch too. Vietnamese ice coffee so so GOOD! Real treasure for Napanee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My family has spoken highly of this establishment. So being a foodie and out of town, decided to try. WOW!!!! Everything from service , ambience and the food. AMAZING. What a gem! I would highly recommend and will be a regular every time Im in town and get a chance. I loved your dumplings and your dipping sauce (yummy)- when I go to dim sum in my city I have to make my own sauce by combining a lot of different sauces provided BUT not yours. It was on point!!! Your sesame rice so good and flavorful, the Dino rib (I think) Amazing. I am looking forward to your summer menu and to many future menus!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely wonder food and staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and very friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fools Kichen deserves more than 5 stars. Of course the relaxing atmosphere, the chic decor and the friendly, helpful personnel like Tia and Ruby, make dining at Fools a great experience. Now add to that the unique and flavourful creations created by the incomparable chef and you have an unbeatable dining experience that is well worth the 30 mile drive. Well definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Unbelievable chef makes classic Asian food from numerous regions as they should be while tastefully mixing in modern twists. Menu rotates every 3 months, and he started doing specials on certain days of the week so there is always something fresh and fun to try. Best Asian food overall between Toronto and Ottawa. No question. Also has been open for less than a year so it will only get better.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

My husband and I both had the Thai beef skewer vermicelli bowls. The beef was super delicious. We ll definitely be back! Fun that the menu changes frequently also. Nice to have something like this in napanee!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best meal we have had in a while! The portions were great, and the food was so fresh. Very clean environment and the staff are very kind. Cant wait to return

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and service Highly recommend!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was excellent but very very pricey. There are many restaurants of similar quality in Toronto and Ottawa which are priced far more reasonably. Tea for one, which is generally free at many dim sum venues, $10.00 I think here! Pandemic is a thing of the past and food prices are coming down. Hope they act accordingly because I would do the 90 km there quite often. A lunch menu (pricing) would also help.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What a great experience. Stopped in for lunch on our way through and it was wonderful. Very attentive server, and the food was delicious. Even had a lovely chat with the owner after finishing our meal. Cant wait to go back when were in town again! Also, highly recommend the iced coffee.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely beautiful experience.. exceptional sincere service every time..each dish made with mindful care and intention of love felt in the food.. hand made spring rolls, delicious dim sum.. every dish is amazing..it s our favourite place to be taken care of Thank you to all the staff for your care and excellent food .. 15 out of 10.. highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great, very good a must visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

David, Tia and staff are always so friendly and accommodating! Beautifully clean restaurant with such yummy delicious food. Always a joyful, pleasant experience eating at Fools Kitchen! Dietary restrictions: My husband is on a low sodium diet and has seafood issues.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, friendly staff, and modern clean washrooms. Also received great referrals for other places to visit in Napanee.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to eat. Pride is shown in every dish on the menu. Great service. Reservations recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Upon our arrival at Fools Kitchen, we were met with warm enthusiasm and promptly guided to our table. The establishment, though small, boasts an inviting ambiance with tasteful decor, making it an ideal location for a date night. The menu provides a small array of Asian dishes from Korea, Vietnam, China, and Thailand, subtly complemented with Western touches. Fools Kitchen truly excels in its approach to cuisine. Nestled in Napanee, this cozy restaurant demonstrates a high attention to detail and successful execution of Asian culinary traditions. The chefs understanding of Asian cuisine shines through in each dish, which is both stylishly plated and rich in flavor. My partner and I enjoyed a variety of dishes, each delivering a unique and exceptional experience. A complimentary dish of chicken wings (a limited time special) was served, and it was outstanding - the wings were perfectly cooked, dressed in a tangy sauce, and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. The ribs were a delight, succulent and falling off the bone, bursting with rich flavors. The side of potato chips was exceptionally crispy, well-seasoned, and served with a savory dipping sauce. Their rendition of Vietnamese pork vermicelli outshines others Ive tasted, featuring an great balance of crispy spring roll, grilled pork, springy vermicelli, crunchy vegetables, and a tasty fish sauce. However, the spring roll filling could benefit from a touch more seasoning. Though I could continue to rave about the other dishes (the chef butchers his own meat, and they even make their own chili sauce!), it suffices to say that Fools Kitchen comes with my highest recommendation. Given its apparent popularity, I would advise making a reservation. Their success is clearly justified, as they are delivering an amazing dining experience in all aspects.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Been there 3 times now trying different dishes. All were excellent but the sesame ribs were the best ever. Its now our favourite go to place for dinner. Cant wait till won ton noodle soup comes back on the menu. The Chef and staff are great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The friendly staff were very accomodating and did everything in their power to include our larger party. Wonderful food as well. Wheelchair accessibility: The main entrance into the establishment is an accessible ramp.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What an amazing experience. The coffee alone was an experience itself. Great with everything. Food was fresh and flavors compliment the taste buds. The coconut custard bun at the end just compliment the entire meal. A true hidden gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such a great food experience! So many flavourful dishes. Highly recommend to all.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The family and I recently enjoyed an amazing meal at Fools Kitchen. The service was warm, welcoming and attentive with lovely personal touches. The room is tasteful and intimate yet casual, a nice backdrop to the food. Now the food...AMAZING! We sampled four appetizers including; Vietnamese spring rolls, siu mai, har gow and Shanghai soup dumplings. Each was house made from the freshest ingredients and easily the best that this dim-sum loving gal has ever had. Entrees were; Vietnamese vermicelli bowl with lemongrass tiger shrimp and fish balls, and birds nest chow mein with chicken...INCREDIBLE! Dessert was the coconut custard bao, so creative and unique. Too hard to pick a favourite from all the delicious dishes we tried but I must mention the house-made sauces that accompanied our appetizers. These little bowls of liquid packed a flavourful punch, are perfectly balanced and are a stunning elevation of the condiments that you may have had many times before. Be prepared to be delighted by this terrific little restaurant. All the very best to Fools Kitchen, well be seeing you again very soon!

★★
December 22, 2023

The space is sweet although it was very noisy which made it hard to enjoy my visit with my friend who I hadnt seen in years. The beef vermicelli bowl wasnt great. The beef was tough and fatty. If I come again, Ill try something else. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If you havent eaten here yet, you are missing out ! This place is a hidden gem, and an amazing experience! Went for the first time yesterday, visiting my family in kingston and after hearing nothing but amazing things about this restaurant. The atmosphere is welcoming, intimate, and beautiful. The food is fresh, hot and you can tell it is made with love! We split dim sum as our apps, with a fresh pot of jasmine tea. Mango chicken for my main, and my parents enjoyed the vermicelli bowl. Huge portions, fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. The owners are friendly and came out to ask us how everything was. Absolutely amazing service! Highly recommend this restaurant ! I will be back when I visit again later this summer.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I treated myself to a delicious meal from Fools Kitchen .... and they NEVER disappoint. Shrimp vermicelli bowl, fresh spring rolls and sticky rice....several meals to enjoy and a couple of rice bundles for the freezer to enjoy down the road. Look at those shrimp!!!!! Always a delight to see the welcoming staff when I pick up my order...friendly and helpful, and a treat when David and Tia glance up from the kitchen and wave hello . Thanks for bringing your delicious food to Napanee!! Self-love baby! And gluten free to boot!!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Three of us went there for lunch. I ordered a dish of chicken and chow mein noodles, and my friends both ordered a rice vermicelli chicken dish. My dish was meh. It looks very impressive in the bowl, but lacked vegetables and I did not care for the flavour of the chicken. My friends were surprised that their noodles were served cold, as the dish that they ordered is typically served with warm noodles, but they felt they had plenty of vegetables. We all agreed that the staff were attentive, and the decor was pleasing, however, we have enjoyed similar dishes at other restaurants in Kingston for far less. The appetizer of yam chips was tasty and I would enjoy that again. Sadly, I dont think I can say that about the other dishes. It is my understanding that their menu changes every 3 months. I might try again then.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Found ourselves in Napanee and discovered this gem. The food and service were fantastic. Definitely, going back. Vegetarian options: Good choice of protein including tofu for vegetarians.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really great food and service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Small place but good food, service and friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a perfect find for us while visiting the area! We brought the food back to our cottage and every bite was delicious. Great value, great flavors, really nice people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Exceptional quality food, very creative and unique menu, wonderful staff, delicious meals, one of my favourite restaurants.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Coming from Calgary we know our food and we think this small family owned restaurant is a gem. Had to go back a couple of times over our vacation for amazing dim sum and great vermicelli bowls. Tiger shrimp and lamb were standout meals. Dumplings were so good too!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So so good. Highly recommended. A home away from home. Great food reminding us of Cambodia.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Never felt more at home in North America! The community is great and the service was amazing! The food is top notch and mouth-watering! So flavorful and savory! Love the owners and workers! Can t wait to return!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A real gem, high quality food and excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good Foods and Good Services .. should come and try ..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the dishes served by chef David. The shrimp pancake, the Dino ribs, the lamb chops, must-haves that can only surprise your palate. Oh, I almost forgot the chili sauce to go with the Dino! And to add a final touch, the famous Cantonese brioche revisited with chocolate or mango hummmm. Reservation highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Just discovered this place when staying in Napanee for a short holiday. This little restaurant is serving traditional Asian food with a twist. The fusion touch is subtle and does not change the traditional flavours. The food was amazing, especially the Dino ribs and the lamb rack, the meat was so tender and cooked perfectly. It has been a long time since I have tasted food this good, even by living between Paris and London. Such a shame I could not come here every day.. I clearly recommend coming to Fools Kitchen, it is even worth the drive from Kingston!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had dinner here for our friends birthday and the food was incredible! Im pretty picky about my Asian food, and Fools Kitchen did not disappoint. The portions were generous and delicious. The place was cozy and comfortable, and I enjoyed every minute of dinner! This is a truly rare gem in our small town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

fantastic food. reasonable prices given the quality. servers knowledgeable and friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fool s Kitchen is one of the best dining experiences I ve had to date & stands out among all of the other amazing restaurants in the Kingston/Napanee area the food is amazing & full of love & care, and the wait staff & team are just as lovely and incredible. Every aspect of Fool s Kitchen feels welcoming and elevated my partner and I went there tonight and the staff even went as far as to call ahead early when we booked a reservation to make sure our food was as we like it, & were extremely present, kind, and warm throughout our meal as well. :) its so lovely to go to a place where we look forward to not only the food, but the amazing staff team as well!! It s such a gem of a restaurant and I m so thrilled we found such a lovely place in the area.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fools Kitchen is simply everything you want for a dining experience. The service is always so warm, friendly, and attentive. They really make you fall in love with the restaurant, through their passion for its food and knowledge of every dish. They are excellent guides in your dinner journey. The food is made with such quality, you can tell the chef has put lots of work into their menu. Everything you order exceeds expectation, you will never be able to guess how good it is going to be. If you like amazing, thoughtful service, and food rich in flavour, Fools Kitchen is a must.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I went here with 2 friends and the 3 of us all had an incredible experience. The service was wonderful and the food was absolutely fabulous. We girls cant wait to go back. THANK YOU. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

OMG NO WORDS food exceptional Service exceptional, professional, knowledgeable Atmosphere great coffee and tea AMAZING Can t express our thoughts enough Feel like family Wasn t smart enough to take photos

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful experience every time! Their creative menu selection keeps you intrigued and the dishes are so tasty!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Me and my fiancé seen this restaurant posted on a local Facebook page. We decided to try it for take out following day. Lovely food amazing desert and we will be back. If you like trying food that is fresh made local and something different then what most places have to offer around Napanee I would highly HIGHLY recommend trying this place! Amazing service! And 100% on the food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was fresh and hot. Service was great at an affordable price.We will return again and again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was absolutely outstanding and this unique, cozy restaurant delivers the most incredible flavours, balanced beautifully in every dish we gleefully savoured! From the very beginning it was perfection after perfection starting with the best vegetable spring rolls I have ever had, bar none. The humble spring roll is transformed into a delicacy with the variety of fillings, each in perfect proportion, expertly prepared and guaranteed to ensure you will only want these ones from now on. Next, came the pork belly so lucious and tasty that they were exquisite on their own without either of the sauces (mild and spicy) that accompanied them. Every bite was the kind of bliss reserved only for the rich and famous, yet here it was and we were enchanted. The shrimp pad thai was presented with two skewers of perfectly grilled, plump, tasty shrimp topping the pad thai noodles, seasoned expertly so that you get to enjoy the exquisite blend of flavours as well as little bursts of delight from minced garlic, lemongrass and cilantro. This is how pad thai is properly done without any need to drown such delicate noodles in overpowering sauces because the delicate flavours are rich and beautiful on their own. But just when we thought it couldnt get any better, the lemongrass chicken fillet arrived along with the sweet and sour pork. Delightful both and expertly prepared, we were all impressed with how the chef balances his dishes with expertly paired sauces, all freshly made in house. There was literally so much food that we took the rest home to enjoy for breakfast. I cannot say enough good things about this food, this place and the most amazing staff. I am so grateful they could accommodate the spice level of several guests so easily and the entire experience was a slice of heaven. Make a reservation and go - tranform your next evening out into something incredible!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing dim sum, the menu changes seasonally to keep coming back and wanting more. I highly recommend a reservation if your dining in. All the dishes we sampled hit the mark 5/5.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This little restaurant is a gem in Napanee. Quality, quantity and variety make this a 5 star restaurant. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very pleasant n staff very friendly n helpful.I would recommend this place !!!!!