Random Thoughts of a Quirky Blogger
  • ~ Home ~
  • ~ What I Think ~
  • ~ What I See ~
    • Events
    • Food
    • People
    • Places
  • ~ What I Make ~
  • Blog Series
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Disclaimer

Out & About #510 | Karaoke + Chicken in the Kitchen

12/10/2018

 
​December 10th marks the end of a truly backbreaking era.
While neither as prolonged nor physically draining as my days in a (lower-than-) minimum wage position devoid of health and safety practices, I shan't hesitate to declare this short-lived occupation as the worst job I've encountered to date. Amidst a society flooded with technological advances and the drive to constantly improve oneself, there lies a community of tight-knit, good-for-nothing tattlers that thrive off taxpaper funding. And where one cannot assimilate, he or she shall be exiled for their nonconformities.
Picture
​My final mid-day meal in the vicinity comprised of sushi. Yet, it wasn't just any old regular grab-and-go joint. Spring Sushi was located on the top floor of 10 Dundas East, next to the VIP Cineplex entrance and overlooking the bustle of Toronto's busiest pedestrian crossing.
Picture
Picture
​The interior was quite grand, featuring a street art-esque mural along the ceiling of the dining area. Staff were aplenty, but many failed to immediately acknowledge our presence in spite of the nonexistent lineup at the reception desk.
Order placement had shifted from interaction with physical bodies to being completely electronic. An iPad was placed at the end of our table, where diners could select All-You-Can-Eat or à la carte items. For the most part, Spring operated in a manner similar to Hana, just simply without the small-scale monorail.
Picture
< Pictured above and below: Diamond Sushi, Crystal Sashimi, Chashu Miso Ramen >

Sashimi cuts were average at best, as was the presentation of our orders. Stray sesame seeds and random squirts of mayonnaise were not appreciated. The provided starter salad and miso soup were decent, though the rice proved tremendously dry.
Ginger slices and wasabi were also of mediocre quality: the former hadn't undergone sufficient pickling, while the latter was mushy and lacked pungency.
Picture
​The highlight of the meal was the Chashu Miso Ramen, strangely enough. In spite of the spurious noodles (wavy ones reminiscent of the instant variety), its overall composition was far tastier than Chef Papa's custom creation.

Washrooms were not visited on this occasion, and therefore no comments can be made in that regard.
Picture
​Bidding farewell to an environment of utmost toxicity meant indulging on two of my all-time favourite activities: karaoke and grabbing bubble tea - specifically CoCo.
Picture
Picture
Picture
​Customer service has seen a steep plummet since our last visit: no longer was the friendly elder working the counter, but a bitter middle-aged man instead. Prices have seemingly also undergone inflation, though this has yet to be confirmed since we had upgraded to a large room from our regular small one.
Picture
Picture
​Chicken in the Kitchen was my suggestion for dinner. Its close proximity played a huge factor in this decision. In addition, I was also craving cheesy fried chicken and eomuktang.
Picture
Picture
​Shared amongst the group were Oden Soup, Kimchi Fried Rice, a Full portion of the Golden Fried Chicken, as well as the restaurant's signature Cheese Volcano Chicken. Once menus had been collected two sets of pickled pink radish, waffle fries, and coleslaw made their way over. It ought to be noted that these weren't, by any means, spectacular. Personal findings concluded the radish to be rather bland and the coleslaw to constitute of a disapproving cabbage-to-dressing ratio.
Picture
Picture
Picture
​I'll be honest and admit that I wasn't speedy enough to acquire more than one bowl of Oden Soup and a few pieces of fried chicken (from both plates) for munching. Ravenous dinner parties meant sustenance was demolished faster than response reflexes could initiate. Of the items that were sampled though, the Cheese Volcano Chicken was the most innovative, while the Golden Fried Chicken most competent of satisfying the soul.​
Picture
Surrounding a toasted bread bowl of melted Gouda and Parmesan (that tasted like mozzarella and cheddar) were pieces of Original Fried Chicken partially submerged in a creamy, spicy moat of rosé sauce. The sauce was less to my liking than the cheesy aspect of the dish, for it bore no discernible difference from the canned Classico jar residing in my refrigerator at home. The contents of the crispy bread bowl remained tenacious for approximately ten minutes, then gradually grew viscous and rigid. Consequently, disposble chopsticks were summoned to ease the consumption process.
Picture
Picture
Picture
​Crunchy and delectable, the Golden Fried Chicken was positively delicious and, to my utter relief, completely mild. orangecane claimed the cheese powder to mimic that of KD, but its synthetic sodium content wasn't all that obvious to my tastebuds.
Picture
Oden Soup was amusing in that it employed whole mushrooms and sliced onions (on top of the standard chopped scallions). Flat fish cake triangles had been provided in a generous amount too.
The broth was as scalding as it was spicy, though I could be mistaken as my throat had seemed to suffer burning sensations with most anti-flammatory liquids as of late.

​The Kimchi Fried Rice was the sole item I voluntarily opted of of trying. Even a small swipe of the kimchi-tossed grains lit my mouth ablaze. It was apparent that I would be unable to tolerate such a monster.
Picture
Picture
My memory of the restaurant's interior is hazy, as it is with most dimly-lit eateries. The wooden booths were spacious and comfortable albeit uncushioned. Service was cold and indifferent for the most part; the waiter revealed a slight aggressiveness when I insisted on handling the card machine myself. But, honestly, why is it so wrong that I don't want your grimy fingers over my precious personal belongings?
Picture
We headed to The Cups to conclude the night on a (much) sweet(er) note.
Picture
​I was less fond of the Mango Bingsoo on this visit - frozen mango chunks are not my cup of tea - but Injeolmi remained a crowd favourite.

Spring Sushi Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Comments are closed.
    Picture

    Who Am I?

    Formerly an avid owner of several interest-based portals, Random Thoughts of a Quirky Blogger presents precisely the elements expected. From experiments in the kitchen to miscellaneous musings, from IGOT7 reflections to developments in transportation infrastructure, it's all consolidated here. Welcome to the raw, unfiltered side of Quirky Aesthetics.



    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013


    Categories

    All
    Ahgabond Adventures
    Ahgase
    Arctic Aquarium
    Atlantic Canada 2018
    Barrie
    Beauty
    Birthday Buddy
    Calgary 2023
    Chinese New Year
    Conquering COVID 19
    Daily Randoms
    Eyes On You World Tour 2018
    Food
    Friends
    Hallyucon
    Hamilton
    Hong Kong
    Iron Ring
    J Movie
    K Drama
    K-Drama
    Korean Beauty
    K Pop
    Los Angeles 2017
    Macau
    New York 2018
    Ottawa 2019
    Pilates
    Random Rant
    Restaurant Review
    Seoul
    Shopping
    SSMC
    Taiwan
    Vacation
    Vancouver 2013
    Vancouver 2014
    Vancouver 2015
    Vancouver 2016
    Vancouver 2020
    Vancouver 2022


    trazy.com

    RSS Feed


WHAT DOES "QUIRKY AESTHETICS" MEAN?

Quirky =  a term that commonly refers to something/someone distinctly different and unique
Aesthetics = the visual aspect of things



Together, Quirky Aesthetics refers to the things, events, and happenings seen and perceived by this blog's creator - quirky perspectives in a visual form.

Contact ME

​Subscribe

Join our mailing list today!
Join Now
© Quirky Aesthetics. All rights reserved. Last modified: August 10, 2015.