R&D in Toronto

Amazing delicious food. So much flavour in every dish.

Fried rice and Char Siu Bao were delicious but not mind blowing to justify the higher price compared to taste and cost at traditional chinese food take out place. Good to try and experience once. The red Thai curry Siu mai was pretty bad, too dense, tasteless & the wrapper skin was dry.

Food tastes great! Some interesting takes on famous Chinese dishes with different ingredients or seasonings. Though its quite expensive given the ingredients in the dishes and portion sizes.

This place is awesome, great staff and atmosphere. The food is incredible. The duck is amazing and worth it and you get a good amount of food. Ive been twice and both times were great. My only gripe would be that the second time we went out server forgot about us and it took forever for them to bring us our bill.

we came here to celebrate our anniversary and it was spectacular. the drinks and food were so good! you must get their duck!! The staff were very attentive, friendly, and warm. we will 100% come again thank you for making our night special

Peking duck is a must. Mushroom fried rice is also crazy good. Great spot for 4 people to share multiple dishes and the prices are reasonable for the portions.

Soooo good and underrated. One of my fave restaurants in Toronto

Easily one of the best, if not the best dining experiences I ve ever had. Food was great, service was stellar. Big thanks to the R&D team for such a great time.

Great rice dish, great service

3.5. These fusion places basically take really good Chinese dishes and turn them into something random + 5x the price. For example, taking a perfectly good dumpling and then shaving a truffle on top. Groundbreaking. They had a couple good takes but overall food was mid.

Lives up to its name. Great tasting food, attentive service, nice ambiance

Nov 6th, 7PM, the 4 of us went in and got seated. Impressed by the menu and atmosphere at first, but quickly got turned down because of the service and (partly) of the food later. We ordered 4 items: Crab&Pork Siu Mai, Lamb Spiducci, Lamb Chow Mein, and R&D fried rice. I gotta say the Spiducci was amazing, Siu Mai has too much of ginger-ish taste to it. Chow Mein was rather spicy but we weren t given any notice about it. Waited for 40 mins, never got the fried rice and my friend had to leave early. Not a single apology from the chefs nor the servers and managers. We had to tell them not to make it just so we could get out. Bill total came around $90. Not a critique nor a chef but I feel like the menu is being stuffed with premium ingredients rather than trying to stick to a Asian-based fusion restaurant. None of us left full nor happy so we had to grab food at House of Gourmet. Would not recommend.

The Peking Duck and the CSB are must haves!!

Excellent food so still gets 5 stars. Service is MID. Slow, unattentive, beer came after the first course. I think its because they were understaffed. I think the thing that I noticed was there was an imbalance between the taste of the food was not equal to the comfort of the restaurant atmosphere. But again the food was fantastic. Thank u

Visited Toronto in relation to business, and had a very enjoyable time. Food was excellent and had a good talk with the owner about gastronomy and the scene in general. Great place, will recommend and visit again if I ever come back Vegetarian options: Food and service was excellent

We loved our experience at this restaurant and highly recommend it . This restaurant definitely lives up to its reputation.

Delicious food and wonderful service ! Vegetarian options: R and D fried rice Food : 5/5 |

The food was exceptional and our waiter was fantastic. Hands down the best meal we had on our trip.

Interesting intense flavor Chinese fusion food.

Excellent food. Friendly staff. Incredible duck. The Vietnamese beef carpaccio was great.

Eric Chong is my Inspiration to me to be an aspiring future chef

Wheelchair accessibility: There are stairs immediately inside the doors. Food

As a Masterchef fan, I was excited to try this restaurant out! Each dish was unique in its own way and I was really anticipating for the next dish to come. A little pricey but definitely worth a try!

The 1 star is for the overall bad experience. I feel like I need to write about this negative experience tonight. We flew into Toronto from NYC excited to try the famous peking duck at this restaurant. We had booked the Peking duck experience for Friday. I modified the reservation by to the day and for some reason there was a glitch in the open table system and the Peking duck experience portion of the reservation got removed without any knowledge to the one making the reservation. This is an internal glitch of the system that the restaurant knows about. Even though the restaurant and server knew about our disappointment we didn t have an opportunity to come back another day without the getting penalized with the $50 per person cancellation fee. We proceeded to order other items on the menu. Everything was fine but we would have expected something comped or an apology as we were obviously disappointed by not having the opportunity to have the duck. We received dirty plates, and we had various servers serving the dishes. We had to ask for new sets of plates. Pacing of the dishes needed improvement as we felt rushed. Overall we did nothing wrong yet we didn t really have the experience we had hoped. Overall a very disappointing experience.

Rudest customer service ever. Whoever handles the phone needs has zero etiquette

Food was very strong-flavoured with a weird mix. It seems that they are trying too hard to be unique , yet forgetting all the basics. The fried rice was good, but the eggplant dish made me wonder if the chef ever learned cooking. The music was loud in an open space but I could not hear anything because everyone was screaming just to talk. The servers were kind. For the amount and quality of food, it is insane how much they charge.

Note these photos are taken after we started eating and not indicative of their presentation. We were looking forward to trying this restaurant having watched MasterChef 1) Siu Mai. The sauce is so overwhelming and spicy we couldnt taste anything else. 2) long beans. Perhaps they are still ok, but the almost yellow color was off putting. The sauce was good but beans quality questionable. 3) cavatelli. Im not sure what the sauce was doing. I apologized that I ordered this dish the second I smelled the sauce. 4) fried rice. Different, crunchy I guess. 5) char Siu Bao. Was good but nothing special. We got there at 6pm. Atmosphere was good. Service was ok. Now the restaurant was pretty full on a Wednesday night at 7pm so perhaps its just not for us.

I m a huge Eric Chong fan! I watched him on MasterChef Canada and I ve been wanting to eat at his restaurant for some time. My husband and I visited Toronto for the weekend and I definitely had to eat there. Our waiter was really kind and the food was decent. The broccolini was delicious! The cavatelli and lamb chow mein were also really good. As we were leaving the restaurant, I spotted Eric Chong and asked if I could get a picture with him. And he said, Absolutely! Best day ever! :)

We were in the area and decided to walk in without a reservation. We were lucky that they could give us a table without problems. The staff was very friendly and gave us very good recommendations. All the food was really good and very well presented. Its a little expensive but it was worth it

So I decided to make a dinner reservation for my husbands birthday. I ordered the duck in advance and we also ordered a couple appetizers. The food was not as good as I remembered but I was dissapointed that after spending over $200.00 that my husband didnt even get a slice of cake as I was told when I had called to confirmed. What then was the point in asking me when I had made the reservation if we were celebrating a special occasion? Dont think we would be returning.....

Surprised food!

We tried the best duck in the city and it was amazing! The duck was so juicy, fatty, and packed with flavour, and the buns that came with it were warm and soft. I especially loved the crispy duck skin!! We also tried two cocktails: emotional damage and lost at sea. Lost at sea was really tasty, but honestly I still don t know how I feel about emotional damage (the tequila and chili combo was very very unique :D). Service was so so kind and helpful. I even got to take a picture with chef Eric Chong!^_^

Pretty damn disappointing. Aside from the few classics (duck/fried rice - definitely delicious), the menu is a confusing nightmare of horribly executed dishes. Also, a bar staff member that is downright uncalled for on the potential prejudice of asking the only coloured person at the table you good sir? Do you have a reservation? overly assertively when getting up to go to the bathroom. The weirdest part is beginning to approach them until its said Ive already been dining here for an hour. Followed by the bartenders awkward silence after their oh in reply. Ive been thinking about this interaction for a couple days now, and yall really need to check the guy at the front bar if hes going to racially single out customers. Two caucasian people at our table got up to the bathroom during dinner but were never berated by staff. Even if its an oversight, who trains their people to interact with patrons in that way? Kind of just shows how out of touch everything at R&D is. I ate here once when it opened many years ago, and regrettably recently again, really wondering how this place was even awarded a Bib. But, most importantly, dont be a racist whether you intend to be or not.

My wife and I came for our anniversary dinner. I got the peking duck for two experience. My wife was hesitant to get the duck but oh man was it good and now she loves it. We devoured every last piece of duck and had one side of broccolini. The combination was perfect and I cant wait to come back again.

Excellent wok hay and flavour on the fried rice. Surprisingly delicious for what you may assume is a simple dish. Brussels sprouts left us desiring for more.

Beautiful restaurant! Had a great time with coworkers :) Duck was amazing! Food

Great restaurant option in the heart of downtown. We booked with a large group of 7 people, which requires pre-ordering our food. The staff sent a sample preset menu, taking into account dietary restrictions that we were then able to modify as we liked. Everything was great from start to finish. All of the dishes were delicious and we left very full for a reasonable price. The duck is definitely worth ordering ahead! Dietary restrictions: They can easily accommodate a dairy allergy from our experience.

This was our first visit and what a wonderful experience! We love Chinese cuisine and R&D brought us to the next level. Beginning with the service, I called prior to see if there was any availability on a Saturday night of a long weekend and thankfully we were welcomed graciously both on the phone and when we arrived. The decor is modern and interesting. We loved the open kitchen and countertop dining. We sat at a comfortable booth table for three. Drinks were delicious but the dishes we ordered were the stars of the night. Our server kindly recommended some of her favourites so it was easy for our first visit. Nothing disappointed. We ordered the popcorn shrimp, the shrimp toast, fried rice, brussel sprouts, fried chicken, and the Iberco pork. Everything was fabulous. The three favourites, as we each had to choose from all of these delicious dishes, were the brussel sprouts, the rice and the chicken. We will be returning to try more and rave again.

Amazing from start to finish, everything was super good. We had reservations at the counter so we could see them prepare everything in front of us. We loved it, thanks to the employees who were great

I went during the summerlicious and the meal was still very expensive and not worth the cost ($120 per person with tax and tip included). The flavours of the dishes felt unbalanced and the restaurant felt a bit rundown (stained seats etc). It felt overpriced for the experience unfortunately. Food

good food, and great service

Came here for the set menu for a date night, but ended up feeling disappointed by the main. I got a pineapple cocktail, which was good, recommended by the server. For appetizers, we had their pan fried dumplings, grandpas fun guo, and xiao long bao. I think that all the appetizers were pretty good but very basic, as you could get pan fried dumplings and xiao long bao for WAY CHEAPER and for a better taste too. Favourite was grandpas fun guo. However, when our mains came out, the experience changed. I had a pasta (dont remember the exact name but contained beef) and it was EXTREMELY SALTY. Like i tried to finish it but i seriously couldnt. My boyfriend got the fried chicken but there was way too much numbing, which may be a personal preference, but it was a bit too much, and also nothing that special either, just rice, a load of chili and numbing spices, and some friend chicken. Desert was good, we got the brownie which was nothing special but good, and the panna cotta which my bf really liked. However, the bill came out to be 170 ~ before tip and that is around $85 per person which I believed is definitely not worth for that price point, in my opinion. We went to get a fried chicken burger after this. 2 stars for service and atmosphere, but food was very disappointing for how much it was and the taste.

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We went to the restaurant for our anniversary and had the eggplant and peking duck. Really enjoyed the duck with buns and vegetables. Will be def going back!

The food is good but a bit overpriced and the duck is so small for the portion! I would like to eat the duck with small wrap instead of bao but their char siu bun is on top! Highly recommend their buns! The drinks are just oke. Overall nice experience, good vibe if you have money to spend!

Throughout my trip in Canada, Ive had a lot of unique bites of food, but this one takes the cake. The wagyu beef is the best bite of steak I have ever had and the baked alaska was some of the best dessert Ive ever had. If youre in the area, this place is a MUST stop. Also, Dillan was an amazing server!! Will come back if I am back in Toronto!!!

Very tasty rice with vegetables and other dishes as well

Went for a special occasion and they definitely made it special. The food is good, drinks are okay and the atmosphere is pretty casual.

Came here for summerlicious and had a great time! Friendly staff, warm ambience and cozy seating. I loved the shrimp fried rice, panna cotta, and the xiao long bao with its coconut milk kick. The black pepper beef was too sweet for my liking, though. Would definitely come again!

really nice food and friendly service. would recommend !!10/10

This is a real discovery. Asian fusion churches at its best. Very tasty food, great restaurant and very cool waiters. The boss cooks here himself and delivers excellent dishes.

Wanted to visit R&D ever since I heard about it by watching MasterChef Canada, and it was delicious.

Went there for Summerlicious. The tastes danced on my tongue! The service was over the top good.

Service was great but food is overpriced and portions are tiny. In summerlicious menu they have a dish called something beef. What we received was pasta with a little bit of beef. Is this a $50 dinner before tax and tip? I don t think so. People are great but paying $50 for pasta with a handful of beef is a joke. At least, it was tasty but we left the restaurant pretty sad.

Must gets: duck, egg rolls, chasiu bao, shrimp toast.

Had the summerlicious and the food, service, drinks, atmosphere were all top notch!

The food was incredible. The service, impeccable. Will definitely be back to bring others for this dining experience

Everything Ive had was amazing, especially THE DUCK. Definitely would comeback again. Thank you Eric Chong and the crew

Absolutely loved this place. Everything we had was delicious: lobster pasta, French onion spring rolls everything to die for. Cocktails were amazing too.

This should really have a $$$ pricing instead of $$. So misleading. Paid $30 for a small plate of their signature fried rice. It was nice, but quite expensive for fried rice lol. We also had the green beans, which traditionally are supposed to be stir fried until its closed to charred (the Chinese way) for the extra flavour, but we were disappointed that it was only cooked. Maybe because it was Asian fusion. But overall a disappointment because its an awkward blend of western and Asian cooking. We also had the CSB which was a watered down version of an actual CSB, with some crusty thing on top and were 2 small buns. The CSB, beans, rice, and one dessert came to almost $90. Portions were tapas size (small). Nice presentation though. Although I did feel like it was a slap in the face to take the best parts of Chinese cuisine because how dumbed down it was. Probably a nice place if youre bougie and want to introduce someone with 0 experience to Asian food.

Got the fried rice and lamb chow mein as takeout and was disappointed about the taste for the price.

I like the way they present Asian cuisine, next I d like book table earlier.

Really friendly staff, everything they recommended was phenomenal, got the fried chicken, got the fried rice, got the charsui bun I believed is the CSB on the menu. The fried rice is the best Ive ever had or at least in the top 2, 10 out of 10. Amazing salt, crunch, flavor, perfect. Truly an item everyone should be trying, the chicken was very unique and authentic in flavor. Came out hot and crispy, but the bun was ridiculous, melts in your mouth. Warm crispy, etc. Highly recommend checking this place out if it wasnt obvious enough. They are one of the recommended restaurants on the Michelin list, for good reason. Thank you

The duck was great!

I had a really enjoyable dinner here. The food was a definite highlight! We opted for a selection of sharable dishes, which gave us a nice variety of flavors and textures opposed to getting the duck as we were only a party size of 2. Heres what we had: Char Siu Bau Popcorn shrimp Shrimp Toast Beef Tartare GRANDPA S FUN GUO Finally our star of the meal was the WOK LOBSTER, I thoroughly enjoyed that dish. Our only slight disappointment was that our drinks were delayed, arriving only with our third dish. It could be that the restaurant was particularly busy, but the timing did throw off the flow a bit. Overall, we had a great dining experience. Despite the minor service issue, we still enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. While we skipped the duck this time (it probably would have been too much for two!), wed definitely return to try it with a larger group.

Serves delicious food with great service.

Good spot for food with friends. Everything we tried was decently tasty. Seating was comfortable. Most of the food was served quickly but we had a bit of a wait for the Iberico char siu - as a result we received a dessert on the house which was very nice. I would recommend ordering the R&D fried rice. It had a complex mushroom profile with a crispy topping. I d come back again just for that fried rice alone! Also recommend the Iberico char siu - a bit pricey but it was extremely tender and paired well with the honey soy sauce glaze.

Amazing evening! We ordered several dishes and shared them with our table (fried rice, Brussels sprouts, broccolini, beef bao and the whole duck). Everything was amazing and so tasty. Unique flavors in each dish and definitely a worthwhile place to visit. The service was also excellent with attention to detail. Water was filled promptly, dishes were cleared and replaced regularly and orders were served quickly. Eric even came over to our table and signed a menu for us to take. The only negative was the automatic %20 tip that was added on for our group of 6, which seemed extremely high! Overall an excellent experience though and I will definitely visit again. Food and service exceeded expectations.

Mushroom fried rice was honestly the best fried rice I ve ever eaten. The Baos (we had two- pork and duck) were fantastic. Everything was delicious and creative.

R&D, just south of Chinatown, has a lot of competition. They offer bao, fun gao, Peking duck, tteokbokki all next door to other restaurants that also serve bao and fun gao and duck. Of all the things we ordered, we didnt find anything that stood out. We got the tteokbokki and found it tasty but similar to what wed had elsewhere. The Peking duck was nothing special; Delicacy Kitchen on Dufferin does one better at half the price. The brussel sprouts, an inventive take on the deep fried then stir fried vegetables normally done with green beans or eggplant, were worse than the originals. They dripped with oil and sugar and tasted a little burned. We didnt find anything we wanted to have again. I think the worst part was the loudness of it all. The restaurant is in a warehouse-conversion-looking space; there is a trendy exposure of beams and brick. The music is loud. The kitchen is open. The next table is nearby. You can hear the table next to you struggle to understand the conversation theyre having because, well, theyre screaming it to one another to be heard. The brick and the beams just echo all that noise back to you.

This is my second visit and it was so disappointing that it was a 2/5 visit. 3/5 overall rating because the first time it was so good with the lobster and peking duck. This time we got the squid which was good. The fried rice was just okay... and the brussel sprouts were inedible. They were beyond salty. Our server was very nice and returned the dish to the kitchen. Also we wouldve ordered more if we were in a bigger group setting but if you have 6 or more, you need to preorder at least a day prior but it was a birthday surprise so it was difficult to order without informing the birthday boy. It also had a minimum $65 requirement per person which did not include drinks with 20% gratuity.

Really great experience here the other night. Service was very helpful and diligent. The food was delicious! The CSB, French onion spring rolls, the fried rice and the Iberico charged siu were outstanding. Wouldn t order the crispy squid again. That dish needs a sauce. The n the end we left so full I almost needed to call an Uber. Really enjoyed coming here, look forward to trying more dishes next time.

Service was good; so were the signature cocktails. However, the dishes were disappointing: 1. Vegetables (whether broccolini or wok-fried long bean or Brussels sprouts) were smothered in heavy sauce that was loaded with salt and sugar. The Brussels sprouts were deep fried beyond recognition and looked like charcoals with the heavy sauce. 2. The dim sum needs improvement as well: the beef was chewy in the kalbi beef bao, and one can hardly taste the crab in the pork & crab siu mai as the curry was overpowering and had a soapy taste. 3. The fried chicken was tasty and tender, but the lamb spiducci was extremely fatty. 4. The greatest disappointment had to be the so-called best duck in the city. Nowhere is it mentioned in the menu that the whole roasted pekin duck is the chef s own creative spiel. It s not fair to charge a customer $120 without fair warning that it s not going to be anything like what one will expect of a traditional roast duck: it was undercooked and tasted like smoked meat. Other than a few presentable slices, the rest of the duck was not even properly carved; it could only be best described as being chopped up. Overall speaking, I would not recommend this restaurant, especially if you care about your health, both physically and financially. One would think that $525 would ensure a scrumptious meal for two, but alas! That was not to be.

The cakes and birthday cakes at this shop are delicious, aesthetically presented, and reasonably priced. We often buy cakes here.

A friend and I tried this during winterlicious and came with an additional friend. We just seriously love the food, the service and atmosphere. No rushing us out the door. Making sure we had what we needed. We cant wait to come back

A little too pricey for some pretty standard Chinese/Asian fare that you could get anywhere in Markham. The Peking deck is alright.

Really delicious food, great place!

The Best Duck in the City (Peking Duck) was absolutely phenomenal and was incredibly tender. It deviates a bit from the traditional Chinese duck that I am used to, and I find the duck flavour to be a bit more subtle. The skin also isnt super crispy, but the flavour when paired with the bao, hoisin sauce, cucumers, and leeks is like a beautiful marriage. This is not a conventional Pekin Duck that you would get for takeout at a Chinese BBQ. R&D does it differently, and it is delicious. The Brussels Sprouts were the most delicious I have ever had, and are served beautifully browned and in a delicious glaze. The R&D Fried Rice and Persimmon Bavarois were both delicious. Flavour meets textures, and these dishes bring a delightful crunch to your palate. The Shrimp Toast, French Onion Spring Roll, Grandpas Fun Guo, and Pork & Crab Siu Mai were all good to okay, though not something I would probably reorder. My only regret is that my stomach was too full to try the other things on the menu.

This has been on my list ever since I found out that it was opened by an award winning chef. The place is in a nice location with a nice area to wait before being seated. The atmosphere is not as fancy as youd expect. It is more of a casual vibe with nice artwork. As for the food, we had the shrimp toast to start which was unique. Not really my taste but a few others at the table really liked it. We also got the brussel sprouts as well based on a recommendation. It was good but I found it a little burnt. As for the mains, these were my favourites as the fried chicken and the fried rice were absolutely amazing. They had a different taste and made it unique compared to other places. We also got the dandan Mian which was another table favourite. For dessert, we got the sticky toffee pudding which was probably the best thing even after the mains. This was just the perfect mix of everything with the apples being a nice touch. I would come here again just for this dessert, it was that good. Overall, the restaurant was a great experience and not too expensive either for what you get. I definitely recommend going as a group as its more of a sharing menu. Dietary restrictions: We told the waiter about peanut allergies

Despite the Masterchef fame, our experience here was disappointing. Dim sum dishes were expensive but not particularly remarkable. The green bean dish was drowned in sauce. I was looking forward to the mushroom fried rice but it turned out to be very oily and had a strange flavour. The overall atmosphere was not very comfortable, as it was loud and tables were placed closed together.

Outstanding meal! The chef and all of the staff couldnt have been more personable and friendly. And the food was fantastic. Definitely a place that will become a regular spot for our family.

Very good atmosphere to come and chill. The food is top notch as expected with the Michelin nood. The servers are nice and helpful. I recommend the duck just remember to order it ahead. The duck is very juicy and skin is very crisp. Wheelchair accessibility: There is an elevator to help people up the 3 steps at the entrance and the rest of the restaurant is easy to navigate.

The crispy squid and cocktails were the star of the show. Service is good but the R&D fried rice took way too long to come out. Shrimp toast was was too rich/oily, and the siu mai wasnt what wed expected. The fun guo was a bit disappointing on both taste and presentation when you consider the price tag of $25 for 3 steamed dumplings. The only cocktail I didnt enjoy was the lavender haze. It was very bitter and tasted like soap. All in all, we spent about $326. The service was excellent and very friendly, which is the majority of these stars.

Theres a reason the CSB and Peking Duck are always on the menu. CSB was flaky on the outside and the char siu inside was delectable. The duck was tender and cooked to perfection (requires 24 hours notice). We were fortunate enough to have Chef Eric serve us which was a mice touch!

Truly a fantastic place for Chinese-fusion cuisine, slightly pricey but definitely worth it. The staff is attentive, and the atmosphere is truly modern and friendly.

Best place by far !!!

Fabulous service, very unique and warm atmosphere and as for the food, fantastic, delicious, incredible! Will absolutely be returning, next time we visit Toronto

THIS PLACE IS IMMACULATE. 11/10! Went with a group of 5 and we ordered the peking duck ahead of time. (24hrs notice) We also had the CSB baos which were amazing! probably the best dish I ve ever had! R&D fried rice was perfect, Pork and Crab Siu mai was to die for! All good things to say about this restaurant! We ended the night with the Kalamansi Tart and it was the perfect tartness! Definitely would come back. Top restaurant in toronto in my opinion!!

Food was amazing!

Good Chinese restaurant in Toronto downtown. It is offered a regular amount and variety of traditional Chinese dishes. Quality of food here is not excellent but good enough for a casual night out. Beef baos and buns are tasty and very well cooked, good options to start with. Unfortunately, popcorn shrimps are not as good as they seem to be when you read the menu. They have no tasting unless dip them into the sauce that comes with. One remarkable starter that surprised me was the spring rolls. They are filled with kind of an onion bechamel, which reminded me a bit to spanish croquettes. They are worth a try. As mains, I would recommend the fried chicken and the mushroom fried rice. They were both delicious, very well seasoned and prepared for the table. The menu is designed to be shared to have the chance to try more plates, and quantities served are according to the price. As a reference,for a group of four people I would recommend ordering 6-7 plates (2-3 starters, 2 small plates and 2 mains). Desserts here are nothing special. Sticky toffee pudding has a strong taste which is not the best way to finish a meal, but other than that the cooking point was achieved .

Delicious food, amazing service, best Peking duck weve ever had. Also tried the popcorn shrimp, french onion spring rolls and lavender lemonade. Could not recommend this place enough!

I wasn t able to capture many photos of the food, simply because it was gone as quickly as it came. Order the fun guo. Your palette will ascend to another plane of existence. Order everything here. Each menu item balances perfectly. Each bite, each note, uniquely wonderful.

All the food was unique and creative while tasting delicious. Expensive but well worth the price given the well balanced flavors and range of ingredients used on each dish.

r&d is kind of a difficult place for me to rate. im usually someone who doesnt mind spending a little more in regards to food if i know its going to be a quality meal, but something about this experience is leading me to believe its a little bit overrated on a positive note, not taking into account the food, i can confidently say r&d is a great dining experience! i have some severe allergies, and the staff was extremely accommodating and assured me that i wouldnt have to worry about anything. it was one of the few dining experiences where i wasnt anxious or on the fence about eating anything. everyone was also super attentive, kind, and overall great at service. i highly recommend getting bar seating if its just 2 of you so you can watch the kitchen staff cook! now this is the hard part. im trying not to over-inflate my rating, but i do want to give credit where credit is due for the rest of the place. but for a restaurant, the food itself? i wasnt exactly the biggest fan of, which should be the most integral part of a dining experience. i understand that this is supposed to be a shared tapas experience, but even ordering 5 meals between the two of us (~$200 total for the meal for reference) i felt underwhelmed. i dont even want to begin to think about how much you would have to order for a larger party if you wanted to get a proper taste of everything. portion sizes werent crazy, so be prepared to spend a lot when coming here as in regards to taste in quality.. i only really enjoyed 2 out of the 5 dishes we got. i do highly recommend getting both the kalbi beef bao and iberico char siu though! the bao was super fluffy and tangy, and the char siu just melted in your mouth. i couldve gone without the pork & crab siu mai and popcorn shrimp however. i found the former to have a combination of really clashing textures which was uncomfortable to eat, and the latter had a flavour profile i didnt enjoy + i felt as though it was lacking in actual shrimp the whole menu is an interesting, but confusing approach to asian fusion. you get a lot of chinese and korean dishes with some other combinations sprinkled in there, but its all done so in a way that lacks authenticity and is more so catered to the western/white palette all in all, its something you pay for if you want the cool experience of eating at a canada masterchef winners place, but i wouldnt really go into this expected spectacular food (surprisingly enough). i think given its price, i dont see myself recommending this to anyone visiting the city, as you can get a lot more quality for a lot less money in tandem. it fits the bill of one of the many fancy, overpriced, restaurants in this city that seem to lack substance in the actual food department

Love Eric Chong on Masterchef and decided to try them out! The hainan chicken and fried rice were delicious! I dont know how he made the chicken so tender and flavourful. Will be coming back from some Peking Duck next time!

The food was generally very good. CSB: The char siu puff is made in pineapple bun way, a bit salty. Pork & Carb Siu Mai: Thai-style siu mai with a curry seafood flavor, very unique and well-blended. I really liked it. Grandpas Fun Guo: We didnt order this dish; it was served to us by mistake, but it was really delicious. The truffle flavor complemented the crystal dumplings perfectly, very fresh and fantastic! Foie Gras Sou: The star of the show, even better than the dishes we ordered, truly excellent! The tangy sweetness of the jam and the fresh taste of foie gras were perfectly balanced without any off-putting organ taste. Kale Caesar: Just an ordinary kale salad, nothing special. Best duck in the city: Emmm, not to my taste. The aged duck meat is more like char siu, but the fat lacks the sweet complexity, so its greasier than char siu. The lotus leaf bun makes it even greasier. Its very much like the salted duck my family used to make when I was a child, but eating it like Peking duck reduces the sweet bean sauces aroma and saltiness, and you cant taste the ducks flavor. Vegetarian options: Do provide veggie choice Dietary restrictions: Do ask dietary restrictions Parking: Limited green p

I visited RD for my partners birthday and really enjoyed the Peking duck we preordered. Sadly I will not recommend this restaurant or visit again because the service we received really ruined the experience. We had ordered cocktails at the same time as we ordered our small plates of food that did not arrive by the time we finished the plates. I spent a long time trying to get our server s attention. eventually it became obvious that they were avoiding looking in the direction of our table as they were only a few feet away from us as I had a hand in the air for several minutes. When I got their attention finally, I asked about the cocktails and they said they would go check with the bar without any apology. Our cocktails came as we ate our duck, while I had hoped to order a bottle of wine with it. Our server did not check in with us once as we ate. I had noted we were celebrating a birthday in my reservation and the host wished my boyfriend a happy birthday when they seated us. I watched as complimentary desserts were brought out to 2 other tables. We were not offered anything. The server hardly mumbled a thank you as they processed our payment.

I was super excited to visit this restaurant and the service was great! Definitely recommend the Iberico Char Siu and the Kalbi Beef Bao.

The food here was incredible! Im shocked that anyone would give this place even 4 stars. Went with my family of 5 people and we all had multiple items that were the best weve had. Highly recommend the popcorn shrimp (which is more like tempura than popcorn), lamb skewers, and fried chicken (their take on orange chicken). We had to order second rounds of the appetizers because of how delicious they were. Servers were very friendly and drinks were tasty. Would definitely recommend.

Overall is quite disappointing make me lose faith on Asian fusion food again The best dish is the calamari pao, nice balance of spice and texture. Lamb skewers are too sweet that you cannot even tell it is lamb - the texture is too chewy. Duck fried rice is alright but the duck is covered in sauce and see no point of it. Salmon is smelly and the rice noodles sauce is sour - probably Thai fusion based but just do not see they go together. The desserts: mango pudding tastes good but the texture is nothing close to pudding more like some mousse. The matcha in tearamsu tastes artificial and low quality, and the soybean powder does not add to it at all. Came here for the Winterlicious menu and not sure if it is good deal..have no intention of coming back for regular dishes

Dropped in for Winterlicious. The great - tom ka. The good - chocolate mousse, tea-ramisu and the calamari bao, the OK - the duck confit fried rice (dry), the ugly - the spicy fried chicken (ridiculously over salted) and garlic rice (dry, almost dessicated). The service was top notch.

Although I am usually not a fan of fusion restaurants, this one really hit the spot. There were truly unique dishes that managed to impress with new delicious taste and a deceptively familiar appearance. I particularly enjoyed the csb and iberico. Would highly recommend and I will come back sometime for the famous duck.

Their fried rice is like a umami bomb! Here are some absolute must-haves: Grandpas Fun Guo - This dish is a special family recipe, and you wont be able to stop munching on it so darn tasty! Fried chicken - Theyve nailed it, and the seasoning packs a real punch. Veggie fried rice - Yep, no egg, but trust me, you cantttt miss it! And dont skip out on their special winter persimmon dessert. Its a winner! Very friendly staff and great service! Vegetarian options: fried rice brussel sprouts beans

We have been to this restaurant numerous times and we cannot compliment the food (especially the duck) and staff enough!

Came for winterlicious! Had the poboy bao, fried chicken and pudding desert. Very tasty!

The two stars in this review is for service and drinks. NOT FOOD. Food: Not sure why Winterlicious menu food items did not look 50% the same as the R&D website Winterlicious page. The starter - Calamari bao is 10/10 - then the rest of our dinner was very disappointed Disappointed food items are: The duck fried rice - 0/10 because the rice is not cooked fully. I asked our server why the rice is very hard and crunchy (just too hard for us to chew) She answered us that there are alot of ingredients in it lie salted egg, garlic So it was not cooked enough for sure i took the left over home to try again i usually not challenged any fried rice for rawness. Because that can be happened al dente like paella rice for example. TEAramisu - 0/10 because it looks very ugly, I never expect a Michelin restaurant did it this way for the pastry. No tea taste on the cake, green looks like green food colouring, not green tea powder like the one on website kinako powder all over the plate. Drinks: 10/10 Drinks are very nice, so definitely recommend for drinks. Service: Very good service. Our server answered all my food questions. Appreciated her explanations bot not helping our disappointment because it is my birthday celebration dinner. Atmosphere: The interiors and decors are beautiful and hoping the food is the same. We thought we try the winterlicious and come back for the regular a la carte menu in future, now i am not sure. :(

Very excited to try the Demon chefs restaurant! Service was friendly and quick. The decor seems to be a bit all over the place. A tad loud but not terrible. I love the walk by open kitchen concept. We went to try the winterlicious menu. I tried the passion fruit mojito. It was very sour. Like having a sour ball in your mouth. Too sour for my taste. Lamb spiducci was so tender. A bit of spice to it. That was our favorite app. The calamari in the po boy was delicious and crispy. I feel like its missing something to freshen it up like lemon. The bao itself was a bit spongey. Ive had better baos but the filling was very good. The duck fried rice was the star for me. So flavorful. I love the sweet tanginess from what I think was the oyster sauce in the duck. Good salty balance in the rice and I loved the crispy bits and the crunchy green onions for texture. The fried chicken was very flavorful as well. I think it could be crispier. I like how the rice seemed more tone downed in this dish to balance the strong flavors from the chicken. The chocolate mousse itself was delicious. I liked that it was different from a standard chocolate mousse. It seemed more cakey, with more texture than a kind of gooey mousse usually has. The flavor was so good as well. I did not like the orange sabayon though. Too sour for my taste. Overall a good experience. Would love to come back and try different dishes. And I got to see Eric Chong from Master chef Canada in his element and just chatting it up with diners. Very cool!

Overall an ok experience. We went for the winterlicious experience. All the dishes tasted way strong for us. The calamari bao was my favorite. We could tell the chef is very skilled in making it crunchy but not overcooked. Tom kha gai tasted like Tom yum but it s way too sour. Similarly, the fried chicken and cold noodle with salmon king were overpowering in flavor, requiring ample water consumption to temper the intensity. On a positive note, the desserts were a highlight, particularly the mango pudding which boasted genuine fruit flavor, albeit with a dense texture. Perhaps a bit more milk would make it more like mango pomelo sago.

This was my 7th visit since it opened and what a disappointment. The food was ordinary, neither the unique flavors nor the delicious combinations that I have come to expect. This was the second licious event Ive attended. The dishes were geared to ease of preparation and maximizing profitability by minimizing food costs. My duck fried rice plate was overflowing with rice but a magnifying glass was needed to find the duck

I am still talking about the French Onion Spring Rolls...

So delicious. Everything we had was creative and tasty. The staff was fantastic, enthusiastically offering recommendations. Really nice vibe inside too. Highly recommend.

Winterlicious dinner menu - exceptional

This review is for their Winterlicious 2024 menu. Every bite was overseasoned and unpleasant. Despite the hype and recognition that R&D has acquired (and it showed with a full house at my time of dining), the flavours presented during this Winterlicious event completely missed the mark. They even broke the golden rule of Asian desserts: dont make it too sweet.

Had to close my eyes so many times to fully enjoy the flavours explosion in my mouth. Truly innovative. And don t skip desert!

Was here on my birthday, January 27th. Nice atmosphere, industrial looking interior. Staff are great; Ray our waiter wonderful, thought of everything. We had a number of staff serve us including the bartender all wonderful. Ian, Front of House Manager is great. The menu is good, there are some standouts for me; R&D Fried Rice, Shrimp toast. We had a lot of menu items. I thought some of the dishes could have used condiments, i.e. French Onion Spring Rolls. We had cocktails beer, sparkling wine. it is expensive as are all tapas-type menus. You get to see Eric Chong (Season 1 winner of Master Chef Canada) in action. Worth a visit.

I went for their winterlicious menu. Service was great. Food was very delicious. I highly recommend this place.

On our first visit we had hainanese chicken rice, r&d fried rice and popcorn shrimp. My bf loved the r&d fried rice and the sauces with the chicken were so good. The popcorn shrimp was pretty good too. This is my second visit as my bf wanted to try the peking duck. It tasted pretty good, although like many others said it doesnt have the traditional taste. Its served with bao buns, cucumbers and leeks which make the duck taste like a really good duck bao, but not really peking duck. I do prefer the original taste but for duck this is great.

the food here is so goood. Always leave satisfied

Really creative and unique menu in the best way possible. Everything was delicious and the cocktails were solid as well. Definitely worth checking out for a fun night out.

Spectacular experience! Food was so good all around with great attentive service as well. I especially loved the shrimp toast and cavatelli! The vibes are also great, with the kitchen close by if you want to look at what the chefs are cooking up and how. There is also a daango cake counter and a bar/lounge apart from the main dining area. Pictures are from this day! Update: we had our wedding reception here and it was amazing! The staff was so supportive and accommodating leading up to the event, especially chef Eric in helping craft the menu and delivering on the day! We had the entire space to ourselves and everyone had a great time - got so many compliments on the food and drinks from our guests afterwards. Thank you!

Came here for valentines day dinner and the experience was disappointing overall. For $125 a head, I think we would have been much better off ordering off from the regular menu, but unfortunately we wont be coming back again to try. They had a really nice first course and it just went downhill from there for the remaining 4.. Dessert took forever and the presentation was sub-par (just two buns with completely uneven colored stamps..) didnt even bother taking photos near the end..

CSB was absolutely amazing, as was every cocktail on the menu basically, especially Lavender Haze and the Buddha one. Only let down were the turnip cale that didnt have an obvious twist, and the Popcorn shrimp that was saucier and spicier than expected and kind of plain. Price was par for the course. Cant wait to go back and update my review based on more dishes I have yet to try

Tastes? Unique. Service? Well timed and refined. Presentation? Simple and unforced. Overall? Stunningly delightful. Parking: Green P close by.

Sat at the chefs bar rail. The service was great but the chef coming over to chat and check in on us was a great personal touch. The food is actually unreal. Probably one of my favorite places to eat in Toronto. Their lobster is worth the price. Also their shrimp toast was so different and uniquely served. Worth every dollar.

The Peking duck is a must try I would say its not as flavourful as the OG subtle flavoured but cooked to Perfection Must try is the Blood Moon cocktail which is like a better version or rather an Asian Negroni.Shrimp toast and long beans with Lap chong was my other favourites Place is pricey but worth every bit!!! A must try at Spadina.

We had an amazing time at R&D.the staff is very welcoming and friendly. We ordered the wok-fried long beans, the black cod and the new years special; Ducks breast on sticky rice with a duck jus. The beans were crunchy and imbued with a charred bbq-esque flavor. The black cod was buttery and just melted in the mouth. The duck was the highlight, the jus was so tasty and similar the the ones for pecking duck in Shanghai. The duck sauce is the closest to the one Ive had in Shanghai.

I am astonished that this is an Alvin restaurant. This restaurant does not belong in Chinatown. Even though the items were brought, and introduced as creative and certainly they are of quality ingredients however, craving food that s Asian inspired was not at all what this restaurant delivered to. I am a big fan of Alvin s influence in shows, and how he judges but obviously there is more to this restaurant than Alvin. if you are craving Chinese food or Asian inspired dining, this is not your go to. The lamb was OK out of all the dishes and you can t go wrong with the brussels sprouts..

We had our corporate holiday party at R&D and it was fantastic. From planning and logistics to day of execution, the R&D team was professional, helpful and ensured me had a BLAST. The food was outstanding and the staff was the perfect balance of easy going and attentive. Everyone at the party kept saying they couldnt wait to go back with their families and friends.

Be prepared to make a reservation ahead of time if you plan to come during the long weekends, or weekends in general. R&D has been one of the restaurants I wanted to visit when I first heard of them, and it was definitely not a disappointing night. When you come in, the hostess will help settle you in (there is no coat check). R&D is pretty spacious inside, and features an open concept kitchen where you ll see the chefs in action - including the owner Eric (I wish I got a chance to ask for a photo!) They have a variety of Asian fusion dishes to choose from, including their own variation of dim sum! One of their most popular dishes is the R&D Fried Rice, and yes, it was very tasty! I loved the crunch it has which I believe were called Singapore crunch, and had the wok hay taste I enjoy. Another popular dish is their own variation of the peanut pecking duck called The Best Duck in The City, and it has to be preordered at least 24 hrs - so be sure to include it in your reservation!! The skin was crispy, and I love how they smoke the duck meat. It comes with buns instead of the thin traditional wrap. For two people, the portion was a lot, and we had to do take out. I was really full, but overall satisfied with the dishes. The only reason it wasn t 5 stars for me is the service. I felt our server wasn t as welcoming if I had to describe it, and it felt he was kind of rushing us. I ll definitely be back to try their other dishes in the future! IG: Ayeween

Had to wait a bit for the food to arrive after placing our order but the food was worth the wait. The sashimi was plated beautifully but the flavours were nothing special in my opinion. The tartare was seasoned with aromatic flavours that reminded me of a Thai curry and the char siu had a deliciously crispy outside while being juicy and tender on the inside. The ube panna cotta had a guava and mango jam underneath which was a wonderful finish to our meal. I definitely recommend ordering the beef tartare and iberico char siu!

photo of Mao aside (bad guy) the food & service was perfect. The ambience was what a group of friends was looking for! Definite return visit planned! Reserving ahead best.

The toffee pudding alone is reason enough to visit this place. Cocktails are pretty good too, and you can tell even with simple dishes (like the fried squids) the chefs are pros. You can taste it, for real. Food : 5/5

Overall it was okay not worth the price. Everyone agreed that most things were way too salty. The chicken on Rice was good and the lamp skewers were good. The duck was not the best duck Ive ever eaten as the name says. It was tender but didnt have any particular flavour except salt. The servers where friendly and attentive. But the courses and portions are weird. Too big for an individual portion but too small to share. And the plates came at inconsistent times. It felt like we where taste testing not having a cohesive meal. Was hungry after spending over $100 per person.

I went last year during Winterlicious and had the mushroom fried rice and it was amazing. I have never had a fried rice like this one, it had so many unique flavors. The decor of the restaurant was also really nice.

Nice Ambience, good location, friendly staff. Duck was tremendously overrated.

Got the summerlicious menu. Every single dish was great, but the desserts were AMAZING

Good food and service but nothing wowed us. Fried chicken was juicy but the sauce was a bit much. The actual bao bun was great. Loved the tartar and green beans. Tequila cocktail was okay. Good music but dead. It was a very cold weekday.

Make reservations on the weekends because is packed. The service was great, everyone very attentive and friendly. I loved the french onion spring rolls. The Brussels sprouts are super tasty but the flavour is strong to eat it alone so we eat it with our fried rice (best fried rice on earth) and made our own baos with the ibérico char siu. I didn t like the sauce of the ibérico but that s a personal taste, so I just put it on the brussels sprouts sauce and was perfect for my bao. For desert I didn t care for the sticky toffee pudding (very sweet for my personal taste, but the cake was delicious). I really loved the kalamansi tart (perfect crispy, sweet and citric) can t wait to come back and have it again :)

Fantastic dinner at R&D. Every single dish was outstanding, including the Emotional Damage cocktail that I now have emotional damage from because I will want one everyday. This isn t a cheap dinner, it s a taste experience. Loved the decor too.

get the duck. best food i ve had in in a while. so yum

Attentive well timed service with incredibly balanced flavourful meals. Highly recommend the duck, char siu, lamb skewers, spring rolls and ube dessert

Great food, service, and overall experience. Some of the best duck Ive ever had.

We got the best duck in town, and thats not an exaggeration.

I would recommend the R&D fried rice and shrimp toast. It was Chinese food with a twist, and everything had a great balance of flavour, texture, smell, and presentation.

Wasn t as good as I expected. The Peking duck was definitely a let down in comparison to other Chinese restaurant Peking ducks. After all the process done, I expected it to have a lot more depth of flavour, which wasn t the case. The skin was not as crispy either. It was nice to try but rather sub par. The R&D fried rice was phenomenal though. Best dish of the night. Everything else was pretty decent.

We made a booking for 2 at 5:30 pm for a bday dinner and arrived on time but were given a very tight space seating while there were many two seater vacancies available (at least 6-7 tables). We finally chose a table less congested but without much privacy. We observed other a party of 2 customers who arrived later were given the so called reserved tables. I wonder why our standard reservation were different . The food we picked were mostly recommended by the restaurant but not particularly impressive except for the hiramasa sashimi starter. It was refreshing and tasted delicious. The shrimp toast was also nice but one of the them was a bit burnt. The cha shui boa was a bit overated as a must try. The fried rice was very different from conventional ones and tasted ok but on the oily side. The wok fried green beans were too hard. The services were mediocre. Despite there was complimentary ice cream desert, the overall satisfaction was below average for a supposedly special bday dinner ( specified at booking).

Best restaurant I have ever been to! Everything we got was amazing! Definitely recommend!

Been hear couple times for the Best Duck, never fails.

Delicious as always.

Hot damn its fly. Food is hella fine and the vibe rocks. Make a reservation!! and dont bring a child. Would visit again Food

I really liked the food there, the fun gor and broccoli surprised me. Meat was excellent as well. A bit pricey I felt but overall so super yummy and I was damn full.

Just wonderful.

great service! the waiters are very friendly and helpful. delicious Chinese fusion dishes! i would recommend getting the fried rice and kalbi beef bao! for dessert, the sticky toffee pudding is good. the lamb spiducci is also good! the peanuts are nice. overall, the food was delicious, but portions are a little small for the price.

A really cute place for elevated Asian plates! Came here with my family and order 4 apps and 2 mains. We started with the Char Siu Bao, Siu Mai, shrimp toast, and fois gras. The fois gras and shrimp toast were really impressive! The other two were good too but not as memorable. We then got the hainan chicken rice and the wok lobster named after the chef s IG handle. The chicken was quite forgettable but the lobster was amazing! Overall great service and atmosphere as well. And everything was beautifully picturesque.

Was quite excited to try this restaurant, but to me it didn t really live up to the hype. The brussels sprouts were easily my favourite dish, I could have eaten multiple servings of these alone. The mains on the other hand, both the R&D fried rice and the Iberico Char Siu, were overly salty and quite underwhelming for the price point.

I ve had my eye on R&D for a while and finally chose it for my birthday dinner. No regrets! With a combination of dim sum, small plates and mains, we got a good sample of their offering. Each plate was delicious, some more than others. My favourites were the French onion spring rolls, lamb skewers and the fried rice - trust me and try them. The atmosphere was moody and casual, great for a range of experiences from work events to casual dinners to celebrations. Our server was excellent and we appreciated his knowledgeable recommendations and approachable demeanor. There are a few minor things that kept me from giving 5 stars: - the price: we spent over $300 on our meal and while it was delicious it did feel overpriced for what it was (we didn t order drinks) - the plating: some of the dishes left something to be desired. For the price they lacked a bit of wow factor Overall, if price is not an issue for you, I think R&D is worth a visit because you won t leave hungry or disappointed. The dishes really are so tasty and I ll be thinking about the fried rice and spring rolls for a long time to come!

Overly expensive for above average tier food at best. The portions are small and not filling. Example: the siu mais are better than your average Chinatown ones, but its 18$ compared to 5$. Its definitely not 3X better taste, so the value per bite is low. If youre willing to spend hundreds of dollars for food thats good, but not worth it, then this is the place for you.

Great food, great drinks and great atmosphere!

Delicious food and exceptional service !!!

Been treated to the first winner Canadian Michelin stars restaurant serving fusion Chinese cuisine. For me, an Asian mom, surely surprised in everything here. Wow! Can t distinct what authentic Chinese food from this modern innovation of my favourite Peking duck. Taste is really but compare with price, I still prefer my authentic Peking duck ..big portion,so crispy like eating cracker. Juicy and tender meat with free compliment fries rice with duck meat. Menu list is very simple, not much selection with a combination of dim sum, small & main plates, and dessert. But the service staffs here are amazing, all handsomeness guys, so energetic and attentive.

LOVE to dine here! This is our fourth time here and the food is always delicious and flavorful. Not only did we get to meet Chef Eric, he actually served us this time and was super humble and friendly! You can genuinely see his love for the restaurant and good food.

I love love love R&D! This was my third time here and this time, I got to try the Peking Duck and the Minced Wagyu DanDan Noodles. I ve also tried their Fun Guo, R&D Fried Rice, Lobster Wok, Spring Rolls. I m making it my mission to try everything here. While the food is on the pricier side it s super worth it. The Duck with the bao buns was AMAZING! Definitely up there in terms of best Peking duck in the city. The Wagyu noodles were a pretty small portion but I savoured every bite. I m definitely coming back again and am going to be a long time customer of R&D

Best meal Ive had for a long time! The service was attentive without being overbearing and the menu is set out in a really nice way so you can have a larger main course or a selection of smaller plates. Highly recommend this restaurant if you have a special occasion or are meeting with a group of 6-10 people

Cocktails: unique and delicious. A good start. Appetizers: - Foie Gras parfait was awesome. What a delight. The Foie Gras kept its flavour amidst the sweetness of the current jam filling. - Lamb Skewers with peanut sauce. Nothing special in my opinion - felt similar to most satay sticks but perhaps more tender. it was on the salty side as well. At this point, we ordered a glass of wine each. One red and one white to try food pairing. Starch: The Dian Dian mein. Pasty more than saucy which made it quite salty. It felt like eating pasta with peanut butter if you can imagine that texture. I wouldve enjoyed it slightly saucier as that dryness, without an alternative texture or flavor just was overpowering for the palette. Protein: Iberico Char Siu was the showstopper and boy did it not disappoint. Delicious, tender, juicy all the way through. The sauce was sweet and the julienne scallions on top just perfected it. Given the amount of meat, if it accompanied a fresh bao, wrap or jasmine rice bowl, wouldve been extra good. Atmosphere: We sat closest to the entrance doors which wasnt bad. Comfy couches but the bar felt like it wasnt refined and had half of it for storage or something. Like a bubble tea service stand by day, and storage / unused by the evening. The action was in the back with the open bar kitchen, so it felt like two restaurants. Service was attentive, pleasant and informative. Overall, a delicious meal but just lacked a special something / surprise & delight factor that I would come to expect from a Bib Gourmand restaurant.

The food and hospitality is TOP Tier!! 10/10 10/10. Food