People have to know what to expect. I've never felt moved to do one of these before. When I was there, in October 2022, they didn't even have menus. As the waiter (though he wasn't really that) who was a very nice man, and the only one there with any English at all, explained, they don't have menus: you have to scan a QR code on a bit of paper on the table, and you don't talk to the waiter to order things, you do it online. All the while, the other customers absorbed in their phones, beeping away, sniffing, guzzling with a kind of grim indifferent resignation. Vile food, probably mischosen, but who would I have asked about it beforehand? There were no humans there. No human interaction. Just...
Tonight I went to Toro with three friends after a nearby event. The menu I found on the web site was not the same as that at the restaurant; that was the first issue. Then one friend tried to order the gluten-free option on the special menu. It not only wasn't available, but the waitress didn't try to advise my friend of other gluten-free possibilities. We tried to find out if the noodles were rice noodles, but the waitress didn't understand us at all. When the braised beef noodle arrived, the pieces of beef were chunky, tough, and 90% (no kidding) was fat. I tore the fat away as best I could and got on with the meal. At the end, when the waitress saw my bowl half-full of chunks of fat, she...
The tone of an incessant beeping, ignored and neglected by a disengaged staff member who periodically takes to laying down in a booth welcomes the inevitably unprepared customer. The fire exit sign hang limply from the ceiling it's cables removed and floating in the air, so close to being connected...but not. Between the magic marker graffiti we wait for our food, but the magic is already over, the tables are filthy and the food served is beyond sub par on every level. As we leave we look for the food hygiene rating sticker in the window, they don't have one on display, I assume the council need to make a special one for a minus stars rating. Avoid.
Skip the blather about rude wait staff — who cares? In any case, it has been a feature of Chinese restaurants for generations. What matters are the food, the price, and correlation between the two. This place features spicy dishes originating mostly in central and western China: Hunan, Sichuan, Etc. My litmus test is always the Chengdu signature dish MaPo Tofu. It’s not difficult to make. I make it at home. Sadly, at Toro I rate it only 7.5/10. One hiccup; there was no Sichuan pepper in the dish. Another was; it wasnt spicy enough. MaPo Smashed Cucumber plain rice two Tsing Tao beers £29.60. That seemed a bit high to me. Decide for yourself.
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Had lunch here today with my wife and our 2 sons. Really amazing choices and the place was full of Chinese people which is always a good sign. We had a big bowl of various different meats and vegetables etc Cooke Serbian style and it was incredibly delicious. The only thing I would say is, next time we visit we will ask for mild or even less spicy as we went for medium hot and it blew our heads off! The staff were really friendly and helpful though and we will definitely be returning to try out some more dishes
I've been here several times in the past 6 months with my friends and family and each time I haven't been let down. The food here really is great. Sure, some dishes are better than others but in general, it's a wonderful experience. The other aspects of the restaurant (staff, decor, music etc) are passable, but definitely aren't the highlight. The prices are decent. It's not too expensive to go here once in a while as a student like me.
My friend and I weren't brave enough to try the gizzards, tongue or fish heads, but the staff helped us choose flavoursome beef noodles, garlic pak choi and rice dish. We shared them and there was more than enough. Busy little restaurant, but all staff involved and serving. Very short wait for first dish, it comes when it's ready, which was fine for us. Highly recommend this place....delicious!!
Rating 3 out of ten l had a lot better in the past, was not worth the money £9.20.. Only had noodle lettuce beef , very salty...l did not eat it all But service was excellent The guy asked if l wanted more soup... I said no... Happy New Year
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We were here for a dinner with my family and we were really satisfied with food and also staff was very nice. We chose more kind of meat, vegetable , rice and noodles to share and it was really tasty.
Small real asian restaurant. Fast service. Noodles are very good, not much on the slimming side...but tasty.
Crevettes Royales À La Sauce Aux Haricots Noirs
Fried King Prawms With Garlic And Breadcrumbs
Mixed Vegetable And Tofu In Black Bean Sauce
Breaded Chicken Breast With Curry And Rice
Teriyaki Chicken With Vegetables And Rice
King Prawn With Tofu And Mixed Vegetables
Mixed Vegetable And Tofu In Oyster Sauce
Mixed Vegetable And Tofu With Cashewnuts
Salt And Pepper Deep Fried Green Beans
Chinese Five Spice Sweet Potato Wedges
