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An alternative buffet worth checking out.

I was trying to find a buffet other than Chinese or Indian and this suited me just fine. I tend to like to try "a bit of everything", which is what makes buffets appealing to me. I found BFG (Wedding^D)Buffet here on Restaurantica and decided to check it out.

The restaurant is squeezed in between Yuk Yuk's and Swiss Chalet, but it goes back a long way and the area around the buffet is very open and nicely decorated.

Being as it was Wednesday and not too busy, all the customers were seated in the bar area. It has a nice open feeling with a large row of windows along one side. It has separate doors as well, so could be used for a private function. There was only one server, but she was pleasant and all the dirty plates were swept away during the trips to the buffet.

The food for the most part was fresh and hot. Other than the stuffed peppers looking a little dried out, the other 20 or so items on the hot buffet were appealing. There was also a grill area serving souvlaki, beefteki and a few other standards. The salad bar ingredients were limited, but fresh and tasty, including a wonderful tzatziki. The hummus was good, but not as strong as the average Greek food fan would like.

Dessert always seems to be a favourite amongst people who like Greek food and BFGB offers a good choice. Besides some standard cakes and ice cream, there are some traditional such as spice cookies, havla, and a very good baklava.

I would recommend this to anyone who likes Greek food, or buffet fans looking for something different. There is enogh choice that anyone in the party who doesn't like Greek food could still find enough to eat. Vegetarians could also get by, but might want to check the ingredients list carefully.

As of writing, adult buffet price is $19.95 for dinner Monday through Sunday. Lunch prices are lower, and there is a $4 "sharing" option for the little ones.

This review is for the new location at 1027 Speers Rd, but there is no entry for it. Service was quick, but we all found our food was dry. Turned out they forgot to give us sauce, but we didn't notice until we looked around. They claim to bake their own pitas, but if you look closely at the menu, the "final baking" is done onsite (like the way Tim Horton's makes their doughnuts). That said, the pitas themselves were quite tasty, just what was in them could use some improvement. Portion size was average for lunch. Could have done to get some fries or something on the side. I overheard a server mention lunch specials to another customer, but our server didn't say anything to us.

Comparitively, Adonis is about a dollar more for their pita sandwich and the portions are much bigger and tastier.

At the time of writing they are awaiting their liquor license.

Best Roti and other Trini food in the area! I work in an office enarby and every day you'll find some of our staff in there. The food is great, with the only complaint being that the heat level tends to vary from day to day. Variety is small, but enough to keep things interesting for everyone, including the halal and vegetarian groups in our staff.

As for the service, the staff is very nice and patient with the newcomers to the food. Best suggestion if you are planning on coming in right at noon is to order ahead. Their menu and number is on the website: korisroti dot ca.

The atmosphere is no more than I would expect for a shop of this size. There are two tables inside and a picnic table outside, so again, don't expect to sit if you come during lunch hour.

To sum up, given the limited number of places to eat in the area (particularly at lunch), this is a favourite of mine. I would recommend it highly especially if you are looking for something other than traditional American food.

All You Can Eat in the heart of Oakville.

The other day I was looking for an all-you-can-eat sushi in the Oakville area. After stumbling around various search engines, I happened to come across Mika Sushi. Seemed like there was some good things to say about it, so I stopped by for dinner on Wednesday night.

On first impression, you would think it was not meant to be. The restaurant is small. Maybe four booths on each side a three tables in the middle. However the staff is great and their sushi chef does an excellent job. They offer all-you-can-eat as well as a la carte. Being the type of person who likes to try a little of everything I went for the former.

The food was great. I had several different rolls as well as some items from the kitchen. One thing to note is if you are eating by yourself, the portions tend to be a bit large. For example, one order of the Mika rolls was eight pieces. They were quite tasty however and in all items I found the meats and fish to be nice and fresh and flavouring was excellent. Tempura wasn't as crisp as I like. However everything was good and served with attention to appearance.

When I came in around 5:15-5:30, there was only one other table occupied. However when I left by 6:45, all the tables were full and there was a steady takeout business as well. Good sign for a Wednesday, so hopefully this is a sign the business will continue to flourish.

As with all AYCE sushi, try to get several copies of the order form at the beginning of your meal and then when your order arrives you can have your next order ready. Otherwise you usually have to flag the server down if you want to order more. Also standard practice is charging you for any leftovers and adding a tip to the bill automatically.

I found the server was pretty good, although I was seated right next to the sushi counter. So he could tell when I was done.

Price for dinner during the week is $18.99.

Closed. Phone # is no longer in service. I miss when there used to be a "report closed" button on the main screen.

We have been to Taal twice now for dianner and are going for lunch this week. The buffet is excellent and fresh and has good variety considering its small size. I recommend saving room for the baked carrot dessert. The owner came to see us at our table both times to find out how things were going. If you are fimilar with Sangam restaurant in Mississauga, they are the same owners.