OT: Restaurant thread

[Ducky10]

That's it? I know someone who swears there's Worcester sauce in it.

Not when I made it, we are talking 30 years go though. I don't even know if it's still on the menu, I've only been to the new Hy's once and it had to be over 10 years ago.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Is there still a Mr. Sub left anywhere in the city? I loved their pizza subs, always thought they were better than Subway

 

[Ducky10]

I've seen some mentions of Mr. Mikes...but none for Mrs. Mikes. I used to go there all the time when my dad worked on Tache. Where I learned to love vinegar on my fries. Blueberry milkshakes with real blueberries that clogged your straw up. Wonder if they`ve gotten bigger straws by now.

I'm with you, page 8.

Maybe I missed it but surprised there hasn’t been more shout outs for Mrs Mike’s on Tache. Pretty tasty and good milkshakes.

 

[jefferoni]

Does anyone remember Candy's Fried Chicken on St. Anne's Rd? I thought they deep fried some fine chicken back in the day. There is still one open on Henderson I believe, but I have never eaten there.

Since this conversation is entering fried chicken territory I'd like to make people aware of the following in case they didn't already know...
Different Pieces Same Fried Chicken | KFC® Canada

P.S. Popeye's chicken in the States is awesome!

 

[Ducky10]

Is there still a Mr. Sub left anywhere in the city? I loved their pizza subs, always thought they were better than Subway

Was a big fan of Mr Sub. Loved me a super cold cuts or a pizza sub. Still a few in Regina and three left in Winnipeg.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Since this conversation is entering fried chicken territory I'd like to make people aware of the following in case they didn't already know...
Different Pieces Same Fried Chicken | KFC® Canada

P.S. Popeye's chicken in the States is awesome!

I worked at KFC for years, this is nigh blasphemy messing with the traditional 9 piece cut of a bird!!

 

[jefferoni]

I worked at KFC for years, this is nigh blasphemy messing with the traditional 9 piece cut of a bird!!

The day I found out about this is the day I swore I'd NEVER give KFC another penny!

 

[Gm0ney]

Im surprised. Ive always had excellent food/service when there. I believe they have a sushi "happy hour" when its much cheaper.

The service was good. The sushi just wasn't great. It was just one time a few years ago (sample size alert!) - perhaps it was still new and they've ironed out some stuff. I found the rolls were overly-ricey as I recall, and just not tasty. And yeah, it must not have been happy hour because it was pricey. Ricey and Pricey would be the headline on my review...

 

[RabidOne]

Since this conversation is entering fried chicken territory I'd like to make people aware of the following in case they didn't already know...
Different Pieces Same Fried Chicken | KFC® Canada

P.S. Popeye's chicken in the States is awesome!

There is a Popeye’s in my neighborhood now. The bonus is its a stones throw from 2 breweries. The chicken is pretty good.
Mr. Mikes is a BC chain. They have been around for 40 or 50 years, mostly in Alberta and smaller BC towns. There is one left in Coquitlam. The food isnt bad, we eat there when we cant agree on anything else.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

There is a Popeye's opening in Transcona soon. I enjoyed eating at the ones in Toronto. I haven't actually tried the one that opened on Sterling Lyin, I don't venture out that way much anymore. Too far from Transcona! Lol

 

[Bartho]

I've only tried Ichi Ban's sushi once - before a Jets game a couple of years ago. It was awful and expensive.

If you want some sushi before a Jets game, Izakaya Edokko on St. Mary behind the Library is very, very good.

Anyone eaten at the True North Square Hargrave Market or whatever it's called? I walked through before the Tampa game but didn't eat. The place was jumping.

I ate at Gusto North last weekend. It has its own section with table service. They have the same ovens as the Academy location and it was delicious. We went out to the common area for drinks afterwards and had a blast. Good cocktails, and decent beer on tap (mostly LotW, but they had Barn Hammer’s 66 too).

 

[sipowicz]

There is a Popeye's opening in Transcona soon. I enjoyed eating at the ones in Toronto. I haven't actually tried the one that opened on Sterling Lyin, I don't venture out that way much anymore. Too far from Transcona! Lol

There is a Popeye's in NK on Henderson near Chief Peguis Trail. My impression; just okay

 

[Royale With Cheese]

We also got the malted things from the basement. Can't remember the name of that little shop but those were real good as kids.

I believe that was The Malt Stop.

Milkshakes and hot dogs.

 

[Gm0ney]

I believe that was The Malt Stop.

Milkshakes and hot dogs.

The Malt Stop and the Coffee Mug were the two basement eateries at the downtown Bay.

 

[YellowheadChiefs]

IMO the best ice cream comes from a little ice cream parlour inside Golf Central in the Tcona area. Huge portions. Tons of varieties. Reasonably priced. Sadly (but understandably) only open during the summer months.

Ice Cream Shop (closed for season) | GOLF DRIVING RANGE - VIRTUAL GOLF

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Agreed. When I lived in Peg I only went there a couple times (stupid me), and it was by far the best around. There was a little one I remember years ago too near the Safeway on Kildare I think it is?

Dairy Queen ice cream is absolute trash and anyone who enjoys it is wrong.

 

[Jedub]

I ate at Gusto North last weekend. It has its own section with table service. They have the same ovens as the Academy location and it was delicious. We went out to the common area for drinks afterwards and had a blast. Good cocktails, and decent beer on tap (mostly LotW, but they had Barn Hammer’s 66 too).

My friend works at the Miss Brown's in True North Square. Roslovic comes in every day for a breakfast sandwich, no tomato. Also was spotted strutting around in what looked suspiciously like boxer shorts with hearts on them.

 

[jokesondee]

Does anyone remember Candy's Fried Chicken on St. Anne's Rd? I thought they deep fried some fine chicken back in the day. There is still one open on Henderson I believe, but I have never eaten there.

Still great chicken.

 

[jokesondee]

Since this conversation is entering fried chicken territory I'd like to make people aware of the following in case they didn't already know...
Different Pieces Same Fried Chicken | KFC® Canada

P.S. Popeye's chicken in the States is awesome!

The Popeye's here have pretty good chicken too imo, but whoa is it ever pricey.

 

[jefferoni]

The Popeye's here have really good chicken too imo, but whoa is it ever pricey.

Yup, I went to a Popeye's here and the taste is definitely comparable to the ones in the US... the portions and the prices on the other hand aren't even close...

 

[LucianoBorsato]

Still great chicken.

good to know, I will have to stop in there for some lunch next time I'm in the area

 

[Positive]

Also, I don`t know if this is still true but I had the best fried chicken of my life at the Thunderbird in St. Vital.

I'll have to give it a try. I love fried chicken. Admittedly like the kind offered by chains, like KFC, Popeyes, and Chicken Chef or Chicken Delight. Also if any restaurant offers chicken and waffles, I'm in. Clementines, or Tallest Poppy.

Dine out for: Clementine's, Tallest Poppy
Go-To-Takeout: KFC, Popeye's Spicy
Just ok: Chicken Chef, Chicken Delight, Candy's (a bit dry and salty)
Disappointing: Magic Bird, Brazen Hall
Want to try: Merchant Kitchen

 

[atreyuavenged]

Checked out The Feast on Ellice and it was pretty good. $25 for lunch for my mother and I. I got a poutine and it was really good. Had to wait at the time for gravy and they were kinda light on gravy after all said and done.

Went to Little Korea around their and enjoyed that as well. The sides were cold but the food was hot so I didnt mind.

There is also a 99 cent pizza shop around their as well. Their poutine are a great size for their price (I think it was $6) and their butter chicken was good as well but the butter chicken was super spicy the last time I tried it their.

 

[jungles]

I'll have to give it a try. I love fried chicken. Admittedly like the kind offered by chains, like KFC, Popeyes, and Chicken Chef or Chicken Delight. Also if any restaurant offers chicken and waffles, I'm in. Clementines, or Tallest Poppy.

Dine out for: Clementine's, Tallest Poppy
Go-To-Takeout: KFC, Popeye's Spicy
Just ok: Chicken Chef, Chicken Delight, Candy's (a bit dry and salty)
Disappointing: Magic Bird, Brazen Hall
Want to try: Merchant Kitchen

Try SMITH at the Forks.

 

[Gotaf7]

The buttermilk fried chicken at Smith’s (Inn at the Forks) is freaking stellar!

 

[YellowheadChiefs]

My issue with a lot of this is I have a very big appetite and portion size compared to most people. No, I'm not fat, far from it, but I get hungry after working out lmao.

I'll eat an entire XL pizza in a sitting, I hate leftovers because I feel if I'm having crappy food I need to go all out. I really wanna try OH Donuts after seeing JT (Miller) get them here, since those are my preferred sweets, however I'll need about 6 minimum to satisfy my cravings.

Would most people recommend Popeyes? We don't have one in Brandon, and KFC tends to be junk most of the time now sadly. I'll end up spending 40$ when I go...