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R&D Toronto Reviews from The Last Year
Not Worth the Price
Service was good; so were the signature cocktails. However, the dishes were disappointing: 1. Vegetables (whether broccolini or wok-fried long bean or Brussels sprouts) were smothered in heavy sauce that was loaded with salt and sugar. The Brussels sprouts were deep fried beyond recognition and looked like charcoals with the heavy sauce. 2. The dim sum needs improvement as well: the beef was chewy in the kalbi beef bao, and one can hardly taste the crab in the pork & crab siu mai as the curry was overpowering and had a soapy taste. 3. The fried chicken was tasty and tender, but the lamb spiducci was extremely fatty. 4. The greatest disappointment had to be the so-called “best duck in the city.” Nowhere is it mentioned in the menu that the “whole roasted pekin duck” is the chef’s own creative spiel. It’s not fair to charge a customer $120 without fair warning that it’s not going to be anything like what one will expect of a traditional roast duck: it was undercooked and tasted like smoked meat. Other than a few presentable slices, the rest of the duck was not even properly carved; it could only be best described as being chopped up. Overall speaking, I would not recommend this restaurant, especially if you care about your health, both physically and financially. One would think that $525 would ensure a scrumptious meal for two, but alas! That was not to be.
Came here first a lare night birthday celebration, and we
Came here first a lare night birthday celebration, and we were lucky enough to score the last pecking duck without reservations. Our server and all assisting staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The food was super fresh and really offered some bew and interesting flavours to our pallets. The rice was my personal favourite, along with the fried chicken. The pecking duck (star of the show) was great! Much more flavourful and interesting than at some other upscale locations on King W. The ambiance of the restaurant is pleasant and not intimidating like other michelin/michelin recognized restaurants. Overall, had a great time and would certainly recommend R&D to all.
Delicious! We're from out of town and this was the most
Delicious! We're from out of town and this was the most amazing meal. Cocktails were great... we got the Buddha's Secret Passion, Shibuya Street, and Toasted Ichigo. For food, the spring rolls and Bao buns were amazing! Also got broccolini, fried chicken, and brussel sprouts. Lots of food for two people!
A Toronto gem!! Delicious food and great service! My
A Toronto gem!! Delicious food and great service! My husband and I have now eaten here several times and have likely tried most of the items on the menu. Everything from cocktails, appetizers, mains and desserts did not disappoint. Well thought out dishes and a lot of flavour. A true modern take on Chinese cuisine. Some of our favourites: grandpas fun guo, kalbi beef bao, r&d fried rice, hainan chicken and of course the duck! We will continue to keep coming back for our favourites and also excited to see what they come up with next!
5 stars because we met Chef Eric Chong! Visited R&D to
5 stars because we met Chef Eric Chong! Visited R&D to try their winterlicious menu. We were seated in the bar/lounge area. Everything was delicious and elevated, in a modern and relaxed environment. Only regret is not trying everything else on the menu! We chose to try the lamb skewers and bao for apps and the two rice dishes for our mains. The lamb skewers were so juicy and garnished beautifully. The bao had calamari on the inside, and the fried texture worked well with the steamed outer bun. Our favourite was the fried chicken, it had a little bit of heat and tang. Duck fried rice was also delicious and I can see why it's a fan favourite. Sadly all the desserts had dairy so I had the sorbet alternative. Would have liked to try the tea-ramisu! The $120 peking duck is on my list of things to try at R&D, so I may be returning!
Come here for the experience but do expect to taste more
Come here for the experience but do expect to taste more contemporary Asian fusion flavors rather than traditional food. Some hits, some misses, and some that were nothing special for the price point. Reserve in advance. The bao with kimchi and kalbi was good and the bun was nice and soft, but nothing special. The Hokkaido siu mai is a skip for me as I thought the sauce (chili, maggi, gochujang) overpowered the thinly sliced scallop in this dish. I enjoyed the beer tartare with the rice chip. The sambal and coconut flavors are an interesting take. The fried rice had nice plating but tastes more like a mushroom rice dish. The char siu was untraditional but tasty. Ambiance and decor is more modern and dim. The service fell short of our expectations. We did not like our seating and asked to switch to another table, but the server told us it was reserved. This was understandable, however that table remained empty for the entirety of our dining experience, so that was a bit disappointing.
We read through the mixed reviews and are SO happy we
We read through the mixed reviews and are SO happy we ignored them. The staff was incredibly friendly and patient as we evaluated the menu. No, it is not authentic Asian cuisine, but it was delicious. I recommend getting multiple smalls plates and maybe one large plate to share. We enjoyed the Bao buns, rice cakes, and fried rice. SO good.
Food 4.
5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Check out my Tiktok #SpiritedLaway for food content Most important thing is dont forget to reserve the peking duck, they need 48 hours notice! and its SUPER WORTH IT. We sat right beside the kitchen which allow us to see how everything is made and got a chance to talk to the chef which is personally think was AMAZING! Restaurant idea is adding a fancy touch on normal Chinese food Peking Duck is more thick than the regular one, but TASTE SOO JUICY AND GOOD! Highly recommend the fried rice too, deliciousssss Definitely give it a try, it is super worth it! I would say the chef table is even better experience 5/5!
Be prepared to make a reservation ahead of time if you plan
Be prepared to make a reservation ahead of time if you plan to come during the long weekends, or weekends in general. R&D has been one of the restaurants I wanted to visit when I first heard of them, and it was definitely not a disappointing night. When you come in, the hostess will help settle you in (there is no coat check). R&D is pretty spacious inside, and features an open concept kitchen where you'll see the chefs in action - including the owner Eric (I wish I got a chance to ask for a photo!) They have a variety of Asian fusion dishes to choose from, including their own variation of dim sum! One of their most popular dishes is the R&D Fried Rice, and yes, it was very tasty! I loved the crunch it has which I believe were called Singapore crunch, and had the "wok hay" taste I enjoy. Another popular dish is their own variation of the peanut pecking duck called The Best Duck in The City, and it has to be preordered at least 24 hrs - so be sure to include it in your reservation!! The skin was crispy, and I love how they smoke the duck meat. It comes with buns instead of the thin traditional wrap. For two people, the portion was a lot, and we had to do take out. I was really full, but overall satisfied with the dishes. The only reason it wasn't 5 stars for me is the service. I felt our server wasn't as welcoming if I had to describe it, and it felt he was kind of rushing us. I'll definitely be back to try their other dishes in the future! IG: Ayeween
Best restaurant in Toronto
R&D is by far my favourite restaurant in Toronto. It is also our customers first choice of restaurants. The duck is simply amazing and afterwards you will constantly dream about it.
Yumm Food
This is my go to spot past one year. Recently we went for a burthday celebration. Making reservatio is easy so far. Must try the following dishes: 1. Popcorn Shrimp 2. Wok friend beas (however last time wasnt great as we had in the past) 3. Mushroom fried rice 4. Fried chicken Dessert - Sicky toffee pudding The cost for two to have above meal comes to around $150. But worth every penny.
I came to R&D partially because it was on the Michelin
I came to R&D partially because it was on the Michelin Guide, but also I've been a fan of Masterchef and Chef Eric Chong. The restaurant itself looks more casual than I thought it would be, but I find that more comfortable anyways. We also had a bit of trouble finding the location, like others. However, the servers were quite friendly and even helped us choose some dishes by giving us some recommendations. As a huge fan of duck, of course I had to order the Best Duck in the City. Make sure you reserve in advance noting that you want the duck or else they might not have it available. If you are expecting a Peking Duck kind of dish, you will be disappointed. It is more of a smoky duck breast type of dish, which is wonderfully meaty. It also comes with a side of soft, pillowy baos, and your typical duck fixings. The baos are kind of filling which makes it hard to finish this huge platter of duck. I wish the also offered the traditional pancakes as well. However, it was still enjoyable. We had the R&D rice as well, which had an amazing crunchy texture due to the mushrooms. Make sure to give it a good mix or it'll be all crunch! We also got a salmon dish (I forget the name since it was a while ago!) and the famous CSB. This is a MUST. Best char siu baos that you will ever have, the outside is so crispy and the pork inside is flavourful. To finish, we had the sticky toffee pudding. The ice cream has alcohol in it, which was a bit strong for my taste but pairs well with the pudding. However, if you enjoy a little kick, you would definitely love it! I'm glad that I tried R&D, it was a great experience. We even saw Chef Eric Chong for a bit, but didn't get a chance to take a picture. I'd definitely recommend if you are looking to try some Asian dishes with a little twist to them!
I love taking friends here the mushroom fried rice having
I love taking friends here the mushroom fried rice having our food served by Eric was amazing
Wow
Wow! The food was amazing! The Beef Buns incredible. So was the popcorn shrimp. We loved the fried rice. I had a Mai Tai and wow!
Try everything you and eat
Food was spectacular- CSB was insane, next we went with the Tuna sashimi! Insane on top of insane! I had the Iberico pork, and my wife had the R&D fried rice. Both were simply excellent. Service was fantastic Hope to be back One miss - the lychee martini did not have a lychee in it.
Big disappointment
Most of my reviews are generally positive, wanting to share good experiences for future fellow travellers. I also hope any negative reviews can be constructive for restaurants to improve. We had reasonably high expectations for this restaurant but were really disappointed. Possibly one of the worst meals I have had. The meat in my bau bun was inedible (full of chewy fat), the deep fried cauliflower was mush, the lamb kebab greasy/fatty and the green beans overcooked. The prawn toast was okay, so was the chicken and rice (but this is just white rice and chicken). The cocktails were bland. Worst of all I felt like the place needed a really good clean, from the entrance door to the toilets. We were hoping for trendy and stylish, but left disappointed. Surely they can do better
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
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Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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