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Casa Manila: House of Filipino Dishes in Toronto

I have eaten here a couple of times. I find it clean and homey dominated with Filipino than Chinese dishes.

Diners choose from combos ($6.49 for two dishes with rice or noodles, or three dishes for $7.99). A vegetarian diner with us is offered a dozen options, including rice noodles with stir-fried veggies made to order, which is included in the combo price.

Casa Manila offers great value and a chance to try Filipino food, but the cafeteria setting may not be to everyone's taste.

Come by and enjoy every bit of it!

Favorite Dish: I like Lechon and Halo-Halo.
Special Halo-Halo ($5.50) is a huge dish of colourful foods artfully arranged on a mound of shaved ice bathed with sweetened coconut milk. There are small mounds of preserved red, white and green-dyed sweet beans, cubes of plantain, a hunk of flan, shreds of baby coconut meat, all crowned with brilliant purple yam ice cream. It's best mashed together. ("Halo" means "mix" in Tagalog.)

Lechon is Roasted Pig

Address: 879 York Mills Road (York Mills/Don Mills)

Comparison: about average

Phone: 416 443 9654

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim

Chuck E Cheese's Restaurant: Restaurant for the Kids in Toronto

An American company serving Mexican food to the Canadian kids!

It offers families with kids of all ages the total entertainment that includes games, rides, prizes, food and entertainment. Most families hold and celebrate their kids' birthday as they think this is a great place to have fun.

It is not limited to a birthday celebration though. It is a place for kids to laugh, play and simply enjoy being a kid. The only thing I did not like in this restaurant is that it is too crowded. Several kids celebrate their birthdays simultaneously in each long table.

Address: 2452 Sheppard Ave E Toronto

Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: 416 497 8855

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 3

Theme: Mexican

Website: http://www.chuckecheese.com/

Country Style: Country Cafe in Toronto Country Style Review

First, I want everyone to know that there is something new at Country Style. As you can see in my posted photo, the colour of this coffee shop is Red/White, and even the cups they are using have the same colour combination. Soon it will be changed to a more relaxing colour and interior and more importantly, a new logo. I have seen in some franchisee stores that they already have adopted the new colour and ambiance, but one thing for sure, its coffee has the same great taste.

Address: 450 Bloor St West

Comparison: less expensive than average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Breakfast

Tim Hortons: Double-Double in Toronto Tim Horton's Review

Almost everyone in Canada knows Tim Horton's. It is a purely Canadian coffee house and is the favourite of more than half of the population in Toronto.

There is Tim Horton's in almost every corner of the city and you can also find them in subway stations. Most of my friends' favourite is Double-Double. That is 2 sugar, and 2 creamer. Mine is the French Vanilla. It is creamy and tasty.

When you visit Toronto. Do not miss Tim. Try Tim Horton's coffee and just say Double-Double.

Favorite Dish: French Vanilla Coffee and Carrot Muffin.

Comparison: least expensive

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Coffeehouse

Hard Rock Cafe: Excellent & Well Known Cafe in Toronto Hard Rock Cafe Review

Who doesn't know Hard Rock Cafe? It is literally everywhere and branches were just opened in India, Aruba, Spain, and China. A couple of more cafes are opening all over the world.

Try Open Faced Sirloin Sandwich to the Grilled Hawaiian Chicken, from the Honey-Mustard Grilled Chicken Sandwich to the HRC Baker’s Choice (a special dessert offering that changes daily), you can't go wrong. These join our already famous Legendary Burger, Twisted Mac & Cheese, and Hickory Smoked Pulled-Pork Sandwich, all of which, of course, ROCK.

Stop by today to check out the new menu, the classic menu items.

We’ll see you there!

Address: 1 Blue Jays Way, inside the Skydome

Comparison: more expensive than average

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: American

Website: http://www.hardrockcafe.com

Spring Rolls: Thai-Chinese-Vietnamese Food in Toronto Spring Rolls Review

Pan-Asian Cuisine. Thai-Chinese-Vietnamese food rolled into one!

Check out Spring Rolls in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. It offers quality pan-Asian cuisine at low prices. I am from Toronto that is why I know. I have to make reservations whenever we have to treat someone in the office. Inside the restaurant is so stylish - full of red colours including the tables.

Food is excellent. Try it. Call or visit their website.

Address: 693 Yonge St.

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Yonge St. south of Bloor

Other Contact: 416 465 7655

Phone: (416)972-ROLL (7655)

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim

Website: http://www.springrolls.ca

Dunn's Famous: Dunn's Famous in Toronto - More than just a Deli

Offering a variety of salads, steaks, fish and much more!

It is situated between the Princess of Wales and The Royal Alexandra Theatres. I had dinner at Dunn's after the show at Royal Alexandra Theatre. The restaurant offers 20% discount if you eat there after the show. Just present your show ticket stub to the waiter.

Favorite Dish: Fish & Chips

Address: 284A King Street West, Toronto, Ontario

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Situated between The Princess of Wales and The Royal Alexandra Theatres

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 3

Theme: Diner

Szechuan Szechuan: A Chinese Resto in Toronto Szechuan Szechuan Review

Food are of good quality. Most are spicy that new customers might not like. Spicy dishes like Szechuan beef and tangy stir frys like cashew chicken as well as other Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese menu options are available.

Szechuan Szechuan offers Pan-Asian cuisine. It has branches in the financial district at First Canadian Place in Toronto and one in Vaughan Mills.

I have been to both branches and the services at the Canadian Place is a bit better than in Vaughan Mills.

Address: 100 King Street West, Toronto, Ont.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Mezzanine Level of the First Canadian Place; Access from The PATH or street near the center of the Financial District.

Phone: (416) 861-0124

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 3

Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum

Website: http://szechuanszechuan.com

Starbucks Coffee: Starbucks in Toronto

There are far too many Starbucks Coffee in downtown Toronto. It's literally in every corner!
As this is the most popular coffee shop in the world, a lot has been said about it. The aroma of the wonderful coffee that is served in every store is a proof that this will continue to prosper.

One of the photos I posted is located in downtown Toronto just adjacent to my office. It is in Adelaide Street close to Canada Post Office. Almost every morning, as soon as I get off the King subway station, it becomes a daily routine to drop by and order a cup of my favourite roast and enjoy every drop on my desk.

The other two photos of Starbucks beside Canada Trust Bank were taken in the major intersection of Bay & Queen Streets also in downtown Toronto. The other one is a Starbucks at Yonge Street also in Downtown Toronto.

Address: Adelaide Street, Toronto

Comparison: most expensive

Directions: At the street level of King Subway Train Station, close to Canada Post Office in Adelaide Street

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Coffeehouse

Golden Thai Restaurant: The Best Thai Cuisine in Toronto

I have been patronizing Golden Thai for many years being close to my office in Toronto. I can recommend this restaurant whether you are a resident or just in town for a visit to enjoy a taste of Thailand while you are here.

This restaurant became an institution and has been serving the public for over 15 years now. For detailed information on the Menu, Reservation, and Direction, visit their website I provided below.

Come along and enjoy Thai cuisine with your family and friends!

Favorite Dish: I always order my favourite dish such as;

CALAMARI - Tender squid in batter with Golden Thai sauce.
COCONUT SHRIMP - Flash fried shrimp rolled in coconut served with Golden Thai sauce.

Address: 105 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario

Comparison: about average

Directions: See the Map in the Website I provided

Phone: 416 868 6668

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim

Website: http://www.goldenthai.ca/goldenthai_home.html