Toledo Menu - Know Before You Go

After visiting the Balance in Maumee a while back, I checked out the Balance in Toledo, as it is closer to my house. I was disappointed they did not carry the bubble tea, which the Maumee location features. I came for the vegetarian offerings, but was disappointed at how under-cooked the vegetables were, and surprised they were not cooked in the sauce (the sauce was served ‘on the side’). This was my second visit, with the same experience, so I suspect this is their cooking/serving method for these dishes. I appreciate the concept, and that they are attempting to present healthy cuisine - but the methods used here are not as appetizing as they could be. 

Additionally, they proudly announce on their menu that they do not use GMO brown rice. As far as I know (as of the time of this review),  there is no GMO brown rice on the market. It would be ideal if they offered a non-GMO option for tofu, however. Soy beans (tofu is made from) are most often GMO, so such an offering really would be special.

And finally, the service was excellent at this location. The addition of on-line ordering was very helpful, and made for a quick, easy pick-up.

The only place i know of in the Toledo area that has bubble tea! It is to die for and I go a few times a month just for the tea! The inside is unique. Extremely new age retro which i find extremely appealing! I also love the food. I found the portions very large. They offer a half size portion of everything as well which is half the cost! The half size is plenty of food for me, If not more than enough. I highly suggest going. When you go, try the bubble tea, I suggest the Taro or the Honeyberry. If you want desert I suggest the Mochi ice cream in the red bean flavor, extremely delicious. I suggest this place to my friends and family and no one was disappointed. Hope this review helps.

Awesome food and great service. Owners are very friendly and are always in the kitchen. Set up similar to Chipotle…if you are looking to be waited on, might want to go elsewhere.

Brought a gift cert. on line to try out this place.  It was terrible and they added 18% tip on the bill because it’s a gift cert from restaurant.com.  Not sure why since we had to go to the counter and get our own food and even had to get our own drinks from the pop fountain.  Portions were small and taste was below average for asian cuisine.  4 dinners with an appetizer costed us over $50.  You can get better asian food for less $$ in Toledo.