You know how I’ve always glorified Mikado as the BEST sushi place. Well, I think I overdid it. I went recently and it’s not the same anymore…
It seems like one dish after another one, I became more and more discontented. I was so saddened that it’s no longer good. Yes, I said no longer good – not “as” good.
One exemption I would say is that their service is just as good as before, and their sashimi is to die for.
Scallop to heaven
This a dish that we always ordered. Their scallop remained the same, big portion and fresh. Cooked in perfection. Not a hint of overcooking. The noodles are so cripsy, but not overly oily.
Assorted sashimi
This time, instead of ordering sashimi one by one from the sashimi menu. We tried to order from the grand menu. All of this is only 29$! Not to mention, their sashimi is SOOOO FRESH! You know that bottom left salmon? It’s pacific salmon! I think it’s the first time I’ve eaten it. It’s not comparable to atlantic salmon. It’s a whole new level of goodness!! It almost tastes like tuna! I still approve Mikado’s sashimi. So nicely cut. Thick and fresh. Yum!
Tuna sashimi
That’s why we had to order more sashimi!! TUUUUUUUUUNA!
So I randomly picked some rolls while ordering, and this is one of them. Not too bad. A decent average roll. A bit underwhelming since I ate better things in Mikado… And because I so randomly picked this roll, I couldn’t remember which roll this is…I am so helpful.
Chardonnay
And while trying new things in the menu, I saw Chardonnay, which I remembered I adored so much last time. I ordered it expecting it would make my taste-bud go party mode! But, it actually killed the party instead! It was awful. It didn’t taste like anything I remembered it being. Worst of all, somehow, it tasted so greasy!
And to make things worse, I had randomly chosen the worst roll I’ve ever tasted in Mikado. You see those fried stuff? I think it’s fried carrot. That thing made the whole roll a disaster. It was drenched with greasy flavor. All I could taste was basically oil.
Maybe they were having a bad cuisine day…who knows? But it was so disappointing because Mikado was so highly regarded by me…that I always suggested to people that it’s a MUST TRY! Now, I had to correct myself… Their sashimi is must try. Their rolls…try your luck!
I think I may have over referenced Breakfast Club in my restaurant reviews but never had a proper review about it…How ironic.
SO. What’s the big fuss about Breakfast Club that made it remained in top position for breakfast all these years in my list?
Their freaking waffles. Yes. Waffles.
Their waffles are executed in perfection. Just how waffles should be! Crisp but not too crisp that it’s hardened. Soft in the interior once bitten but not soggy.
Mhm. That’s how I want my waffles to be.
Here’s an example…this day, I paired my waffles with multiples of fruits, but my favorite it’s to pair my waffles with strawberry, banana and chocolate chip!
I really like how they pair it with more “exotic” fruits, like FIG! I love figs…
Other than their amazing waffles, what else do they offer? They serve a big variety of breakfast choices. Most would be satisfied. In the past, I usually tried something new off their menu and hadn’t had anything that I wasn’t satisfied with (although some were less successful than others, but in general, I was very content with their food). However, after years, I just couldn’t resist their waffles anymore. Now, I have to always order them.
Here’s a dish other than waffles..
The omelette was just your typical omelette from other breakfast places. Nothing note worthy.
But what is worthy to mention is that they serve AMAZING FRIES. Yes they do! Just like the ones McDonald’s serves but less chemically modified. And, Breakfast Club serves mussels as well, which in the past used to be one of my favorite dishes to order, however I haven’t kept up with their mussels lately to claim if it’s still as good.
And another mention, you could ask for their pizza menu, which is the menu from the other side of the restaurant. Their pizza is cooked in the stone oven and the crust is very thin. I find them very good as well.
Is Breakfast Club for you? Most people I went with are pleased with their food. Therefore, very likely yes!
P.S. I love how we can freely take their magazine to read as well. They are tons of fashion magazine and they are recent issues too. BONUS!
I think Sushi Yasu is the restaurant I’ve remained the most faithful so far! After all these years (about and around 10 years if not more), I continued visiting it. It’s the most consistent restaurant in terms of sushi quality. Definitely one of the tops in south shore.
This restaurant is owned and managed by Japanese, which is always something I sought after. There’s something about food that we feel it’s more authentic when it’s served with the original ethnic people. But to my experience, it’s not because they are the original ethnic people that would mean that the food would be super good…However, this does not apply to Sushi Yasu. They serve great sushi and other japanese dishes. But I have to say that I rarely try anything other than their sushi.
If you are looking for creative and fun sushi, you are at the wrong place. Sushi Yasu does not have much varieties. They serve the most common sushi. However, their quality is very solid. But I must say, their sashimi isn’t the best I ever ate. But because their quality is so consistent among everything , which is their strength.
Salad with their fantastic home made sauce
Their salad is very simple but yet very delicious. Apparently, it’s so popular that they are starting to sell the sauce by itself.
Crabshell roll and a roll with Grilled eel
Their soft crab shell sushi is always very good. Their roll with the grilled eel is very delicious as well! What I like about their rolls is that they don’t overdo it with their sauce. More and more sushi has TONS AND TONS of sauce, which is not what sushi is about! Sushi is about tasting the freshness of the seafood! and…their ingredients (ok…maybe I am wrong, but that’s at least what I think it should be!)
Takoyaki
Every time I see Takoyaki in a menu, I am so tempted to order them…but I never really like it. I think they are just so cute and not widely available that when you see in a menu, you gotta order it. What I like about this Takoyaki is that there isn’t any big squirt of oil once you bite it.
Tempura
I don’t like shrimp tempura in general. I only eat vegetable tempura times to times. And their tempura is so nicely fried that it’s very crisp. Some might be disappointed with the size of the shrimps though. But in Japan, if my memory serves me right, they are usually served in this size!
Varieties of sushi
This dish comes in a combo. Just the look at it you can tell how authentic it is! However, like I have mentioned previously, their sashimi isn’t the best. But they are fresh – just I have tasted so much better in Mikado that I am really picky with my sashimi.
Varieties of sushi
This dish is ordered from the individual sushi list menu. Just to justify how fresh their seafood are. They taste authentically good. How sushi is suppose to be!
Like I say, Sushi Yashi can give you quality sushi but nothing fancy. There’s a reason why I am customers of theirs for so many years…maybe you’ll become one as well 🙂
I think I am so late in the game to eat at Ben & Florentine. Can you blame me? Breakfast club is all I need. Ok. I really need to stop mentioning Breakfast Club over and over…. I’mma overhype that place.
Back to Ben & Florentine. This restaurant was suggested many times but every time I refused to try it. Well this time, I was up for it. Just have to see what’s so good about this place!
Well….?
I can see the appeal – family-oriented, affordable price, and good food.
I definitely wouldn’t say it’s THE place to go for breakfast. But because it’s so accessible and affordable, it’s a very convenient place.
Breakfast poutine
This picture doesn’t look appetizing right? Well guess what? it was delicious! Homemade potatoes with cheddar and hollandaise sauce.
A closer look. The hollandaise sauce didn’t make it heavy at all. The potatoes were excellent.
Banana and strawberry waffles
The waffles was in the thinner side and weren’t crunchy. And the batter tasted too much cinnamon.
Chicken pesto panini
I was reeled into the panini menu through their mass advertising all over in the restaurant. But sadly, the panini was more soggy than freshly grilled. But it still tasted good just lack of texture. The fries served with the panini are like Mcdonald’s, which is a good thing (I LOVE Mcdonald’s fries!) Oh and, they put a spice on the fries that makes them so much tastier.
If anyone wants to go to Ben & Florentine, I wouldn’t say no, no more.
Breakfast Club is ALWAYS my number one place to go for breakfast! But sadly, it wasn’t open on Boxing day, so I had to resort to Eggsquis.
I have gone to Eggsquis a few times the past few years and every time, it served decent breakfast. I think anyone who likes traditional home ambiance would love this place. As for me…I’m just a real loyal customer of Breakfast club.
Eggs benedict
Mr. Butter wasn’t happy with his eggs benedict. From the sight at it, I think the eggs were too cooked?
Omelette
I ordered an omelette and I was pleasantly satisfied. It wasn’t something fancy or extraordinary. Just a simple omelette and that was what I was seeking for.
Strawberry and banana waffles
My mom had the waffles. It cannot be compared with Breakfast Club’s waffles! But it was still good.
Nothing to complain about their service and food quality. But it’s just missing something to appeal to me just like Breakfast Club does!
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