"Vegan, unhealthy, but totally delicious."   My Rating
4 S.S.Shawna	Posted on: Friday, September 04, 2009
	Review: My husband and I are frequent visitors to this quaint, vegan-friendly restaurant. It's only been open a mere four years and it is the first of its kind in Hamilton, Ontario. The restaurant itself has a very pleasant atmosphere which is quiet and calm. The service has never been top-notch, but the food makes up for it. While I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone concerned about overall health benefits of the food served - it IS delicious. Many of the items are deep-fried, or contain large amounts of oil. Personal favourites and recommendations: Sweet and Sour Bites, Soy Chicken & Plum Sauce, Kung Pao Soy Chicken, and White Jade on Seaweed. Tip: Purchasing a "combination" meal is a great way to sample the soup, spring rolls (best vegan spring rolls EVER), soy nuggets, salad, rice, entree and finish it off with herbal tea AND soy ice cream. Fantastic.   Pros: Lots of flavour * Good presentation * Many, many vegan options Cons: Gluten * Oil * Deep Fried
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"Yummy on Valentines Day 2009"   My Rating
1 BillyBob	Posted on: Sunday, February 15, 2009
	Review: I absolutely Loved this place- drove 40 km for dinner- lucky I made reservations cuz it was packed! It is like a little bistro, and all customers were speaking quietly and it was soooo pleasant! It is not exactly upscale, but it is quaint and was nice enough for me! Vegetarians and Vegans Rock! If I lived closer, I would eat here several times a week- The food is delicious! My boyfriend is a borderline VegHead and he loved It! We normally have wine with our dinner and didn't even mind that they don't serve alcohol because the food to us was amazing! We didn't try the teas although cuz we had to hurry out to meet friends! I will definately be back! I hope this place never closes! AAAAAAAAAwesome! Hope you enjoy!   Pros: Unbelievably Delicious food! * Great value, lots of food! * Excellent staff! Cons: I live too far away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! * *
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"A must"   My Rating
6 shesh	Posted on: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
	Review: Oh yum, this restaurant is a must for anyone in the Hamilton region. Any of their "c" combination plates are a great deal and you won't be disappointed (especially C4 and C6).   Pros: great food * menu notes non vegan ingredients * big portions Cons: * *
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"the best vegan place in town"   My Rating
12 shirley1	Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
	Review: I have eaten at this restaurant many times and have never been disappointed. The daily buffet is amazing ...for $8.99 you can have 2 soups and a variety of dishes to choose from, and they are all delicious. The saitan platter is great , the sweat and sour soy bites are amazing and so are the \"chicken drumstix\" and kung pao soy chicken. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly.   Pros: excellent food, * good value, * very clean and tidy Cons: * *
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"Affinity is an A+"   My Rating
1 krissimi	Posted on: Friday, December 07, 2007
	Review: I have eaten at Affinity several times and am quite impressed and am amazed that the place doesn't have a line up. Hamilton should tune in better to good food because they do serve thee best Kung Pao Chicken on the planet. I have had this dish in Toronto, Los Angeles, New York and no one comes even close! I must give attention to other meals on their menu since everyone here raves about Kung Pao! Here goes: order plain jasmine tea then ask the sweet wait staff the proper way to use the 2 cups. One is meant to smell the jasmine... you'll see, it makes tea a very special experience. Next, (and pardon my spelling on their dishes).. their cool rolls are good but the sauce could be more spicy, their Sietan platter is phenomenal, again rises above other buddha restaurants I have eaten at... their hot and sour soup is soooo good and hits the spot if you feel you need an immune boost... try the chicken drum sticks for a fast food healthy experience.. great texture and dipping sauce... DO try the burdock root dish in sweet and sour sauce... I alternate between kung pao and this one. Chewy goodness and now I don't get so bummed when my dog is covered in burs. Once Hamilton bans pesticides and herbicides, I think I may start to harvest them!!... if you want a side of rice, get the purple rice. I would rather fill my tummy with their savoury delights then put a dessert or jelly in after... I am not big into that. Oh, and there is a fish dish there that is quite interesting. You get 3 pieces of fish with a large salad...(it's not the big fish one with the seaweed)... They serve fresh smoothies and veggie juices... They have a fantastic wall of tea and I wish their tea balls that burst into floral bouquets like magic were organic, otherwise it's all fabulous. :) One more thing... I truly believe that the waiter there is the best... he has such a twinkle in his eye. The place is so special and it makes Hamilton a better place to be. Now, I hope that they are making enough for the restaurant to survive because if they ever shut down, that would be a time to mourn.   Pros: fantastic staff and service * addictive and affordable * cozy section at right in restaurant Cons: some lighting is too bright * location and parking not the greatest *
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"A serene and delicious experience"   My Rating
1 voraciousbookworm	Posted on: Monday, June 04, 2007
	Review: Affinity is one of my favourite restaurants. Aside from the Bridges Cafe at McMaster University, it is the only truly vegetarian/vegan restaurant in this area. The food is delicious - I especially love the Kung Pao Soy Chicken, the soy fritters, and the enoki mushrooms, and the service is polite and friendly. It is a quiet place with an intimate feel. Although the food is a bit pricy, I would say it's worth it. Highly recommended!   Pros: Delicious food * Friendly service * Beautiful decor Cons: Bathroom downstairs * Pricy *
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"I Ate At Affinity"   My Rating
10 lindsconrow	Posted on: Monday, April 16, 2007
	Review: I loved eating at Affinity. I had the Kung Pao Chicken since it had been mentioned a few times and it was totally delicious. The combination dinner is the best deal, for $2 more you get soup, spring roll, your meal, a jelly and tea service. I went with vegans and meat-eaters and everyone enjoyed their meals. I highly recommend eating at this restaurant!   Pros: Fast Service * Nice but not formal * Clear ingredient info Cons: Cold Restrooms * Didn't know where to park * No soy sauce at the table
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