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With a growing dining scene in Toronto and places trying to stand out...anywhere offering some sort of dessert tasting menu? Or at least anyone know of somehwere that would cater to fit more dessert courses in?

As much as I enjoyed the SPAGHETTI fresh cut semolina pasta, crab, santa barbara sea urchin, basil from Marea...

The Garganelli pasta quills, cream, truffle butter, radicchio, prosciutto, peas from Osteria Morini was the best i've had so far.

North 44 always has a decent foie gras dish on their menu

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North 44
2537 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4P 2H9, CA

I've given up on club sandwiches here in North America. I'm too acustomed to the smaller more compact versions in asia.

Going to Beijing in a few days, this is really helpful.

Thanks!

Can't speak about Gramercy Tavern however on my most recent NYC trip I went to Eleven Madison Park, Corton and Jean Georges and thought EMP was the most memorable of the three! It could be that I have been to Corton and JG in the past and EMP was something different, however my girlfriend (having never been to any of the restaurants) would agree that EMP was definitely worth the trip alone! Can't wait till my next visit to NYC...

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Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010

Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

Jean Georges
1 Central Park W, New York, NY 10023

Corton
239 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013

Many mentions for Copper Chimney, I'm guessing most are referring to the Ajax one?

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Copper Chimney
619 Kingston Rd W, Ajax, ON L1S6L8, CA

Can't go wrong with DTF.

Wow Susur Lee! Very interesting...

Absolutely correct!

Nicholini's has been my favourite buffet ever since the first time I went there back in 99/00!

Definitely the strongest 4, but i'm guessing one will not make it to the final four. My guess is that one of the four will be the executive chef on the losing team of restaurant wars or some equivalant challenge.

oh wow, I need to go one more time to enjoy the spaghettini with truffle foam! good thing my mom is visiting next week!

On my recent week long trip to Hong Kong two weeks ago, I went to Tasty's twice (it is only 1 minute from where I live). I have never been a fan on won-ton, mostly because I don't appreciate the taste of shrimp...I have to admit both times I had the won-ton noodle at Tasty's it was pretty darn good! I actually wanted more! I guess it goes to show that when something is done properly, its pretty hard to resist!

Nadaman Sushi Bar in the Kowloon Shangri-la wasn't too bad. Definitely very expensive though.

Is it in the building Manning House ? If its the same 'members only' place that I was fortunate enough to visit on my last trip to HK (Nov 08), I was actually a bit dissapointed with the meal! The only dish I can really remember, was the sticky rice cooked in a pumpkin (or squash - sorry I don't quite remember), this was definitely very flavourful.

I had a much better feast at the Snow Garden in Causewaybay the night before!

I had "3. Tasty Happy Valley (正斗) - stir-fried beef noodles (干炒牛河)" on my last trip to HK in Ocotober. Really was the best 干炒牛河 I ever had!

I actually added Tasty to my 'must go to' in Hong Kong partly cause of that dish!

sorry I shouldve made it more clear, I didn't dine at the chef's table, just the regular dining which is beautiful, especially the window seats.

Hi Charles,

Sorry for my late post, but I haven't had much time lately to reply.

I actually ate at One Harbour Road on my trip to HK back in March'08. I was fortunate enough to dine here on someone elses expense account. Bottom line as you mentioned already: not worth the price. You are exactly spot on with your comment "'premium' for more privacy and better ambience and service" - the dining room and ambiance is spectacular, and service is top notch as you'd expect. But is the food really worth it? No is definitely my answer.

I had a 7-8 course menu, which was around 700-800HKD/pp. Nothing too extravagent, Sharks fin soup, steamed fish, chicken, fried rice etc. but everything was actually executed properly. Don't get me wrong, I actually think the food here is VERY good. There was no bad dish that evening, and actually one stand out - the baked crab shell was amazing.

Again to sum up, I actually had a pretty good meal here, but if I was footing the bill, I really dont think I would enjoy it as much due to the price. Apart from the Sharks Fin there was really nothing that warrants such a high price. I'm really someone who doesnt mind paying a premium when it comes to food but One Harbour Road is definitely a pass for me on future visits. Unless someone else is paying of course.....

ps. the mango pudding although 50-60HKD (I think) was actually one of the best mango puddings I have had.. ever!

sorry to move off topic, but I was wondering if you could share any of the Korean beef places in Seoul ? I may be visiting there soon and wouldnt mind trying it out!

Hi Charles,

Once again, thank you so much for one of your informative reviews! I can't wait for your next surprise!

Ever since I read this review, I can't seem to get the words 'foie gras fried race' out of my head! I'm really curious to know if it was just downright dissapointing, or it's not that bad, and actually worth ordering - if I am craving something like that.

Also is it a big portion, or could I order one of the mix grill sets as well?

ahh great, thanks for the info! its been quite some time since ive actually had Korean food in HK(my gf is Korean so having Korean food in HK is not usually a priority), but will be sure to check han ah rum if we are ever in the mood! where is the location?

I think the general consensus is Sorabol at Lee Theatre behined Times Square.

wow thanks for the full house dessert info! I know I can't expect it to taste exactly the same, but something close enough would be perfect! can't wait to try it - although I wish it wasn't so far north!

Conrad's Nicholinis/Brasserie is definitely the way to go. Its the only Sunday Brunch that actually goes up in quality every year when I visit. So does the price however, I think its almost 600HKD now. Totally worth it for me though every once in a while.

It still remains as one of my 'must visit' everytime I travel back to Hong Kong. Perhaps it is more the tradition for me (my mom loves this place), but I still can't clear out of my mouth the amazing taste of the Lobster Linguini.

Albeit the high price, it is still worth it in my mind. I'm salivating now just thinking about it.....

ahh four seasons you are absolutely correct! we have actually touched on the best crab roe xlb subject in the past. I used to say that Victoria Habour Seafood had the best! Unfortunately it has been so long since Ive been there, and have not had the chance to try Fu Sing yet. Really gotta make some time for it next time i'm in HK! Thanks for the reminder!

I should re-phrase my above comment and say that for me, I feel that DTF xie fen xiao long bao is probably the best in Shanghai, or at least it can't get much better than theirs....

hah funny you made this post four seasons! I was just about to say and ask the exact same thing!

However on 2nd thought, I really just prefer to stick to DTF. While I admit it is a bit more pricey then the other places, the xie fen xlb really just hits the spot for me. Skin is the perfect thickness, and filling is always amazing. I really dont think it can get much better than DTF. (note: I always visit the Hong Qiao location).

This is truely an amazing write up by Xiao Yang and will probably venture to some of these places if I ever have the time.

Perhaps the Steeles location isnt that good, but I sincerely hope you aren't talking about the highway 7 O-mei! Back in September when my family was in town, we must've gone there at least 4-5 times in a span of 10 days!

Some other recommendations i'd like to make apart from the suggestions above (steamed fish really is a must!) are the Gan Bian Si Ji Dou (dry fried string beans) and the free range chicken. My mom is quite proud of her cooking, but even admits O-mei's string beans are the best she's ever tried!

Even during some of my feasts on my recent trip to Hong Kong, we were still talking about how great some of the dishes at O-mei are!

I'm only In hk for a few days this time and the only dim sum place I want to visit again is the restaurant at the four seasons. Hope I can get a table!

interesting. I just left shangahai so won't be able to check it out. Do they offer xie fen xlb?