DaiLo - Toronto

Made a reservation for this place after learning it had the best tasting menu in the city we we're definitely not disappointed! We got the premium tasting menu... read more Made a reservation for this place after learning it had the best tasting menu in the city we we're definitely not disappointed! We got the premium tasting menu with the regular wine pairing menu and we 100% think it is worth your money! Starting off with the food: the food was absolutely wonderful. Each dish was so unique and packed with layers of complex flavoured that mixed well together. My personal favourite was definitely the fried watermelon! A super interesting combination done incredibly well: the texture of the fried exterior with the salty meat floss combined with the juicy and sweet refreshing watermelon was truly amazing. Each dish was delicately paired with different wines, all of which I enjoyed thoroughly. I definitely recommend getting the premium taste menu over the regular one. For just $20 more you can get more samples from the kitchen a bigger dish at the very end (in our case it was the fish! For the service, it was absolutely amazing as well. Each server took the time to explain the origin of ingredients, the flavour profiles of the dish, and how to eat it! All the servers were so sweet and attentive which made the whole experience so much better. The vibes of this place were very relaxed yet sophisticated, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, this place is definitely worth the hype and I was thoroughly full and satisfied after this. Amazing place to try at least once!

Tried out DaiLo! Great patio to sit at during summer Sunchoke dumplings; super super creamy and decadent. Crispy octopus tacos: I thought the jicama shell was n... read more Tried out DaiLo! Great patio to sit at during summer Sunchoke dumplings; super super creamy and decadent. Crispy octopus tacos: I thought the jicama shell was nice and gave a very refreshing crispy texture. The octopus was amazingggg and very tender. Rice and hakka pork: very reminiscent of asian style braised pork belly. The pork was an extra 5 bucks Smoked duck bokkeum: it was topped with small pieces of vegetables, gochugaru onion jam, and a few pieces of crispy wild rice. The jam was slightly sweet which paired nicely with the meet topped with sweet jam. It has also had bits of asparagus and carrots The dumpling and tacos were my favourite. The smoked duck bokkeum was decent but is quite expensive for the portion tbh, I wish they had more vegetables or sides accompanying the dish. The rice dish is good for filling up on since the other portions are small. Overall I felt while it was good, the price is quite steep. I think there are other restaurants in the same price range that I like better, or ones with the same quality that are cheaper.

Came here to celebrate my bf's birthday and we both enjoyed the delicious food and drinks. We had the duck as a main and it wasn't too oily, which is something... read more Came here to celebrate my bf's birthday and we both enjoyed the delicious food and drinks. We had the duck as a main and it wasn't too oily, which is something I'm mindful of. I also enjoyed the off-menu tomato salad, but not something I would order again. The highlight of our time at DaiLo was the Tom Yum-inspired drink. It was spicy, refreshing with coconut, and a pleasant surprise.

Went down with a group of friends on a Friday night and had an amazing time! The staff were so friendly and the manager came with this delicious drink for all o... read more Went down with a group of friends on a Friday night and had an amazing time! The staff were so friendly and the manager came with this delicious drink for all of us and made great recommendations on the cocktails. Their late night menu is a great value $16 tax included cocktails) and snacks were delicious. Will definitely revisit again! Price per person: CA$30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Such a cool atmosphere! Perfect for late night drinks at a great price and vibes. All other bars were too crowded on Friday night. This one had space because it... read more Such a cool atmosphere! Perfect for late night drinks at a great price and vibes. All other bars were too crowded on Friday night. This one had space because it’s more hidden, which is good. Price per person: CA$10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5