The Screaming Chef. Butter Chicken Review.

 

This is a new brand of butter chicken, it screams when you cook it. It's an unsettling sound, like a rubber chicken meets an animal haha, it was quite strange.

It taste pretty good but had NO spice which I was bummed about but the sauce was good and the chicken I really liked BUT there were only 2 pieces of chicken. It cost me 6 bucks and was not worth the price due to the little chicken and size of dish. If there was more chicken and had a spice to it, I'd say 4/5 but two pieces is not okay. I would not buy it again based on price and chicken experience (or lack there of) but I'd eat it again if offered and I rate it 3/5.

Bang Energy. Krazy Key Lime Pie Energy Drink Review.

 

I've done quite a few reviews from this brand (search them on my blog) and today I'm trying the krazy key lime pie.

It's like Sprite if it was more lime forward, also kinda tastes like wet wipes but in a good way. I really like this flavour and I don't know why but I would drink it and buy it again and I rate it 3.5/5, I wanted to say a 4 but I'm thinking about the better flavours I've had and how it compares, so it's a strong 3.5.

Hostess. Twinkies Popcorn Review.

 

This is delicious, tastes almost like caramel corn, meets icing, meets lovely sweetness, one of the best popcorn I've eaten. I don't know how much it tastes like Twinkies other than the icing but it's great anyway! I had two of my friends recommend it and I'm now recommending it. I'd buy it and eat it again for sure and I rate it 4/5.

Compliments. Instant Chicken Chow Mein Review.

 

I've so far only done one other review from this brand (search it on my blog) and today I'm trying the instant chicken chow mein.

It's FOUL, everything would be fine to eat if the "broth" didn't ruin it. This is gunna sound really gross but it tastes like someone ate rancid soup then threw up and ate it again. It's not edible and I would not get it or eat it again and I rate it 0/5.

The broth leaked and soaked my microwave, immedidetly making the room smell bad, I of course cleaned up but my stomach is UNHAPPY!

TGIFridays. Bacon Ranch Potato Skin Crisps Review.

 

These were delicious at first, I scarfed down half the bag before my mind changed, I now just feel they are just pretty good. They taste like Pringles meets Munchos and has a nice bacon ranch flavour, I just felt over it quick but they are still solid. I was going to rate them 4/5 but after eating them now, I rate them 3.5/5 and I'd eat them if offered but I don't know if I'd buy them for myself again.

The Pop Shoppe. Sour Keys Pop Review.

 

I'm not normally drinking Pop Shoppe drinks but I thought this sounded cool and wanted to try it for review.

This was rough, didn't taste like or look like sour keys, it was some weird barely sour fruity alcoholic cooler like flavour, an array of weird tastes; like fake fruits and candy. So strange of a flavour and not nice overall, I wouldn't drink or buy this again and I rate it 2/5.

Tim Hortons. Chocolate Croissant Review.

I've done many reviews for this restaurant (search them on my blog) and today I'm trying their chocolate croissant. These are not new, I've just never reached for it before but I got to try one today.

I feel it was stiff, either a little overdone or a little stale but not bad. I enjoyed the powdered sugar and chocolate drizzle but the chocolate filling was a bit off for me, almost liqueur tasting and very fake; would've been a lot nicer if it was Nutella. Again not bad but could be improved, I don't know if I'd buy one again or even eat one again but I rate it 3/5.

MJ's Gourmet Pizza. Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Review.

 

This is my first time trying out MJ's, I ordered two small pizzas, one pepperoni and one cheese.

The first bite of the pepperoni one was delicious but as I ate I felt it was just okay; like a nice cafeteria pizza. Good chew on the pepperoni but I felt the crust was barely toasted. It wasn't too bad and I'd eat it again if offered but I don't know if I'd buy it again and I rate it 3.5/5.

The cheese wasn't as good as the pepperoni, for some reason it tasted too sweet in the sauce but not a bad pizza, the cheese was nice but again the crust was barely toasted. I'd maybe eat it again if offered but I don't know if I'd buy it again and I rate it 3/5.

Harvey's. Pickle Pickle Poutine Review.

 

I've done quite a few reviews from this restaurant (search them on my blog) and today I'm trying the pickle pickle poutine. This is a regular poutine (fries, gravy and cheese curds) but topped with ranch, chopped pickles and fried pickle sticks on top.

I fell in love with the first bite, I was nervous about ranch and gravy but it worked; it tasted a lot like fair food. Though the more I ate it, the less I liked it and felt it was too rich, too heavy and it did not need the fried pickle sticks in my opinion. I bought a regular but only could stomach half (as I also ate a hot dog). I'd consider getting it again but on its own and if I'm craving it but I rate it 3.5/5.

Tim Hortons. Smile Cookie Review.

 

I just did a review and many others from this restaurant (search them on my blog) and today I'm reviewing smile cookie. These are a once a year item usually spring to fall, I missed doing my review back in September when they were on sale last but I've been eating these a a lot of my life, so I had just failed to review them.

These are delicious chocolate chunk cookies with yummy sweet icing and adorable personlities, these are my favourite cookies from here and I'm sad they are only once a year. I will continue to buy them each year and I rate them 5/5.

Tim Hortons. Holiday Smile Cookie Review.

 

I've done many reviews from this restaurant (search them on my blog) and today I'm trying the holiday smile cookies; they are for one week only.

These are pretty good, festive and cute but I could only eat one, they are rich, heavy and a bit too sickly sweet. The original smile cookies are a lot better but these are just okay. I would eat one if offered but I would not buy them again and I rate them 3/5.

I don't think I've ever done a review for the regular smile cookies but I will do one, they are also limited time (Usually spring or fall) but I can still post one, stay tuned!

Manon Bakery. Various Baked Goods Review.

 

This is my first but likely not the last time at this bakery. I got quite the array of sweet and savoury pieces. Sorry, I didn't get a better photo of the strawberry croissant, it's shown above in the bottom. One of the items (the rock shaped item) in the first photo is missing a review, I'm not sure what it was or my review on it, sorry!

The strawberry croissant was DELICIOUS! It was massive and honestly the best piece of the whole menu. It's $6.50 but worth every penny, I have to rave about the strawberries themselves, they were the nicest I've ever eaten, I wish the croissant had more strawberries haha! I rate it 5/5.

The castella was not for me I found it was not the flavour profile I like in a cake but my mom really liked it. I rate it 2/5.

The apple strudel, it was pretty good, one of the nicest strudels I've had even though I don't normally like them but this was good. I rate it 4.5/5.

The pizza, was a very interesting eat, it was two slices of bread with cheese and toppings on it, it was good on first bite but this was my least favourite savoury piece but not too bad. I rate it 2/5.

The hot dog baguette was my favourite savoury piece, it was better than one's I've had elsewhere. I rate it 4.5/5.

The bacon roll, it was like a meat and cheese roll wrapped in bacon, it was good and had a garlicky flavour but not as nice to eat once cold. I rate it 3.5/5.

The twist donuts were a miss for me and my mom but my sister liked them, I found they were too doughy and had a flavour I didn't like. I rate it 2/5.

The M&M cookie was good, it had peanut M&Ms on it, this was nice overall. I rate it 3.5/5.

Lastly the banana bread, it was so cute but I didn't like the flavour myself, there was something off about it compared to other banana breads I've had but my mom and sister liked it. I rate it 1.5/5.

Hazukido. Various Croissants Review.

 

This is first time at this pastry shop but it likely won't be the last. I got 6 croissants and garlic bites:

Chicken cheese: it was not for me, it was a bit too sweet and just not great overall. I rate it 2.5/5.

Caramel almond: I feel something is a bit off, maybe the filling but overall nice, especially the croissant. I rate it 3.5/5.

Raspberry Pana cotta: some bites were good but some bites were bad, the filling was not for me but the croissant is nice. I rate it 2/5.

Chocolate banana: had nice filling, a lovely croissant it's absolutely delicious and great with the bananas on top, my favourite item and probably one of the best croissants I've ever had. I rate it 4.5/5.

Strawberry: the croissant was pretty good but a bit overdone tasting and textured, in my opinion but good with the strawberries on top. I rate it 3/5.

Garlic bites: I did not like the texture of the croissant nor the flavour of the garlic spread it was oddly sweet, my least favourite item. I rate them 0/5.

I'd go again just for the chocolate banana croissant alone.

Layers of Joy. Indian Fusion Desserts Review.

Tried these Indian desserts for the first time, I got 2 shots and 2 glasses. 

Rose and nuts glass: nicer than I thought, floral taste that's not too strong and overall pretty good. I rate it 3/5.

Biscoff glass: really good but needs more Biscoff. I rate it 4/5.

Rabdi Falooda shot: It has clear noodles in it which were new to me, it's funky. This tastes like fruit loops and I could do without the noodles, I'm not keen on it but not too bad. I rate it 2/5.

Mango Rasmalai shot: No noodles in this one and it tastes a lot like a mango lassi, which is an Indian mango drink I believe is made with a type of yogurt. It's not for me but nice overall with a strong mango flavour. Sadly it completely ruined my stomach, I wouldn't recommend for those with bowel and dairy/lactose issues. I rate it 2.5/5 based on taste not based on my stomach haha.

Alani Nu. Witch's Brew Energy Drink Review.

 

This is my first time trying this brand, I have another flavour in the fridge (stay tuned for that) but today I'm trying the Witch's Brew.

It tastes like pop (maybe Sprite) with mixed Halloween candy, it's not too bad but not for me. I don't think I'd drink or buy it again and I rate it 2.5/5.

Debrodniks Donuts. Various Donuts Review.

I've done one other review from this bakery (search it on my blog) and today I bought 4 different donuts. Two of them I reviewed the other two I did not.

Lemon pie: my little brother said it was good, though he would've preferred lemon cream over jelly filling and rated it 3/5.

Earl Grey: sweet and light in tea flavour, very soft and smelled divine and I rate it 3.5/5.

Cinnamon sugar shortie: it tastes like a grocery store donut and the filling is not that sweet and I rate it 2.5/5

Coconut: my mom loved it, the filling was nice and light, it was not overpowering and went well with the donut. The donut was amazing and the coconut topping was well done and didn't fall apart, with the donut having the right amount of sweetness and she rated it a 5/5.

Dairy Queen. Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders Review.

 

I've done many reviews from this restaurant (search them on my blog) and today I'm trying the honey BBQ chicken tenders, they are for a limited time so I wanted to grab them quick for review.

The sauce is nice but I've had better and I rate it 3.5/5. The chicken was fine, nothing to write home about but I think the breading didn't go with the sauce and I rate it overall 3/5.

Pierogi House. Pierogi, Schnitzel, Kielbasa and Peach Drink Review.

 

This is my first time at this place, it's a restaurant that specializes in pierogis and other polish foods.

I got the feast, it comes with pierogis, kielbasa, schnitzel and a side (I got the pickles), I also got a peach drink. 

The pierogis were delicious, I chose bacon and gouda, these are some of the nicest ones I've ever had and I rate them 4.5/5. 

The kielbasa was also delicious, though I prefer it cooked a a little longer out of personal preference but I loved them nonetheless and I rate them 4/5. 

The schnitzel was really good though a little tougher than I usually like but that's again personal preference and I rate them 4/5. 

The pickles were tangy, very fresh and yummy, a good side and I rate them 3.5/5 as I typically prefer bread n butter pickles or overall sweeter pickles.

Lastly the peach drink is a lot like an apple cider but I was not a fan of the molasses, the drink wasn't for me but not awful and I rate it 2.5/5.

The staff was so friendly, making us feel welcome and checked in with us while we ate and after we ate, to see how we enjoyed the food, it was wonderful! I would go again for sure!

Uncle Tetsu's. Strawberry Angel Hat Review.

 

I have done one other review from this shop (search it on my blog) and today I'm trying the angel hat. This is also called a Zuccotto and this one is strawberry flavour. 

It's similar to their regular cheesecake but this is smoother to slice, you could even use a fork and it has a nice flavour to it. It's soft but when eaten it's rich and creamy, the flavour is light. I don't know if I'd buy it again as it cost 15 dollars but I'd eat it again if offered and I'd rate it 4/5. I prefer it to the regular cheesecake but I wouldn't give it a 4.5.

ChickQueen. Chicken and Fries Review.

This is my first and last review of this place, this is the review from hell.

The fries were fair, nothing to write home about and I rate them 3/5. The gravy was good, nice and savory and I rate it 4/5. The biscuit was ROCK SOLID, I was unable to bite it or break it in half so I rate it 0/5. Now for the the chicken, the drumstick was too salty but not too bad, though the thigh piece was FOUL, I barely ate it but it gave me food poisoning, it ruined my trip, I've been sick for two days now and I rate it 0/5.

I have contacted them about this but they have refused to respond.