Rickshaw - Toronto
Rickshaw
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The restaurant received a range of reviews, with some customers expressing disappointment in slow service and poor quality food, while others praised the delicious flavors and excellent value for money. The Chef's Menu was a hit with some diners, offering a variety of meat and vegetarian dishes. The tasting menu was also well-received, with amazing flavors and plentiful portions. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also highlighted, with some commenting on the pleasant service and nice cocktails. The dessert, particularly the panna cotta, was recommended as a must-try. Overall, the restaurant seems to have a mix of experiences but would be worth a visit for those looking for unique Asian fusion cuisine.
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Visited again and it appears that the locals have found this great dining experience. Both tables on either side were locals and the place filled quickly right after the 6 pm opening on a Saturday night. Used the Open Table online reservations to get a spot. Wonderful flavour combinations and the starter sharing plates provide lots of variety. The owner and chef Noureen has stayed true to her passion and family traditions and each plate shows her passion for creating a quality dining experience.
We had dinner here on a week night. The restaurant is "smallish" so we made reservations on Open Table. Most of the tables were full and a large group came in as we were leaving. I recommend making reservations for dinner on weekends. There are several tables for two people and fewer for four people. The decor was exactly what we were expecting based on the name and what we had read. It was comfortable and intimate. The menu has a nice selection of small starters meant for sharing and tasting as well as slightly larger main dishes mostly with jasmine rice served on the side. We ordered the pakoras, mango salad, beef naan flatbread, shrimp curry, and spicy coconut chicken. Everything was an explosion of flavours mixed perfectly with a good kick of spice. We truly felt like we had visited a few different countries from the selection of food. Our waiter did a great job of assisting us when we ordered. We also had some drinks and the gelato dessert and milk pastry. The meal came to about $108 not including the tip for three people. We took home some of the chicken and flatbread as we were full. The dishes are smaller proportioned but really satisfying and perfect in size. Our waiter was Troy and he was informative, funny, and truly added to the wonderful experience. The owner was also there and took time to talk to people at each table. This restaurant is truly a gem along Queen Street West. The quality of the food, tastes, excellent service and overall fun experience leads me to a 5 star rating that I would recommend to friends. The desserts were especially interesting at the end with floral tastes. All of us said that we had never had such wonderful and different flavours of some traditional dishes. We will definitely return to try something new from the menu.
This place is a great little hidden gem. Our dishes were a delightful fusion of spices and beef/chicken. Great ambience, friendly service. Everything was delicious.
The food at this restaurant is always excellent. However, during holidays, some people don't follow the rules, make a mess, disregard reservations, and forget the exclusivity of the restaurant. You end up having to scramble for tables like you're at a fast food joint.
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Snacks
Mung Bean Chaat Salad$7.9
Chicken 685$11.4
Pakora Bravas$8.6
Beef Paratha Taco$4.3Plates
Shrimp Makai Curry$14.3
Seafood Khow Suey$17.1
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