Topaz Kitchen - North York — Restaurant in Toronto

My barber is just a few doors down, and knowing I'm a big foodie, recommended I try out Topaz- so I did, right after my haircut. I got what he suggested- their jerk chicken pasta, plus, because I was feeling extra hungry, their oxtail. They were low on oxtail, so did half-oxtail, half-fried chicken, with rice and peas, and I was not disappointed by any of it. The jerk chicken pasta is criminally delicious- perfectly creamy, so well seasoned, with the ideal level of heat (spice). I've already recommended several people to go here just for that. The oxtail was fantastic as well, but, man, their fried chicken is low-key the superstar of this joint... that stuff was mad juicy and tender, so well seasoned, and with a perfect crunch to the skin. The side coleslaw and macaroni salads are the perfect accompaniment. I also tried their shrimp alfredo on another visit, and liked it a lot- very well seasoned, as everything here seems to be-, but honestly, the jerk chicken pasta was a lot more to my liking. The lady working the bar/cash I dealt with both times was super friendly and accommodating. I wasn't sure I was at the right spot the first time, it can be a bit confusing walking in, and it's a GIANT spot inside which might seem intimidating, but I dig the vibe overall- super chill and authentic. Can't wait to...

This place is the baddest (greatest) Jamaican food I’ve ever tasted in Canada. The escovitch fish and jerk chicken are my top two choices as they never disappoint. The jerk chicken falls off the bone and the rice and peas is so flavourful plus they give you pasta salad!. The size of the fish is usually quite large and crispy for the price your are paying. I’ve also tried the steam fish which was seasoned so well. Honestly anything you buy here will not disappoint you. Just be warned , order your food ahead of time as the wait time can be quite long. That’s how you know it’s authentic.

Oh and the plantain. I don’t know what they do to it but it’s always so delicious and sweet!

Big up to the chefs! Keep up the amazing...

Seafood soup was good but DAMNNN I waited 20-25 for a soup and the place was empty. I came back again and ordered the soup before hand and that was a better experience but I still couldn’t believe I waited 20 mins for soup.. heard they are really well known for their seafood and actually dishes so I will come back and maybe change my review but for the mean time y’all will have to hug this generous 3 star and please start putting some dumplings/spinnas in your soup, the 4-5 jumbo shrimp (I salute yall cause those shrimp are big BUT) cho cho and likkle bit of carrot don’t...