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1. Kathmandu Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y3
(416) 924-5787
Categories:
Indian,
Himalayan/Nepalese
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
I love you, Toronto! Where else in the world that I could have Spanish tapas for dinner and a lips-smacking good Indian buffet for lunch on the following day?
I was afraid this would happen. I knew I should have come here for the buffet. Kathmandu…More »
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11/13/2010
It's always a delight to discover a great restaurant. It's even better when the new discovery is a… Read more »
2. Szechuan Legend
Before my first visit to Szechuan Legend, my knowledge of Szechuan food was about the size of a Szechuan peppercorn. But after last night's Hot n' Spicy food crawl, I have gained a better understanding of this fiery Chinese cuisine and learned that…More »
3. Sushi Xtra
Toronto, ON M5V 2A5
(416) 599-2688
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
Itadaki-masu!
The type of comfort food I love involves a hot bowl of rice and a hearty piece of protein (preferably grilled or fried) -- like Chicken Teriyaki.
Sushi Xtra has one tasty Chicken Teriyaki. Chicken is juicy, moist and wonderfully…More »
4. Mengrai Gourmet Thai
In a sea of restaurants that serve common "Thai" dishes on their menu, I was so happy to see a list of unique menu items at Mengrai Gourmet Thai. Red curry chicken with lychee and braised curry lamb with peaches, to name a few.
From the very first…More »
5. Khao San Road
Toronto, ON M5V 1R3
(647) 352-5773
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
Couple of things that the real Khao San Road in City of Angle and the one here in Hog Town share in common are, the infectious and fanatic crowd and good eats!
During my recent visit, I've found my favorite dish, Pad Phed Pah. It's peppery and full…More »
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2/27/2011
My culinary trek to Khao San Road was a magnificent one. The first thing that won me over was the… Read more »
6. Lai Toh Heen - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M4S 2N3
(416) 489-8922
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
"The importance of Valentine's day is being together." Yep. Um, huh. That's nice. But I think spending a quality time while pigging out at a romantic and sophisticated restaurant works too.
After checking dinner menus at various restaurants around…More »
7. Tea Dynasty
Toronto, ON M4Y 2A6
(416) 855-0820
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Tea Rooms
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
I'm not by all means a tea connoisseur. But thanks to couple of visits to some premium tea shops in Chicago and Washington D.C. and of course, to Tea Dynasty, I have gained an appreciation and developed a taste for premium tea, especially Chinese…More »
8. Elegant Chinese Cuisine
Have you ever tasted something so good it makes you close your eyes, smile and go ... "umm umm good"?
I had my moment of "umm umm good" here. Every dish, that my BYF* ordered, had familiar flavors. They were tasty and comforting, home-cooked, the…More »
9. Asian Legend
Toronto, ON M5T 1G7
(416) 977-3909
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Core
Snap Judgement: We love this place!
When the question of where to host an informal celebratory dinner with friends and family came up, the answer was easy, Asian Legend. Good food. Nice, clean space. Lovely private rooms.
From my experience, Asian…More »
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10/23/2010
When life is a bit crazy, indulging in exotic cuisine and delicacies could take you to places you… Read more »
10. Hipot
On a cold night, the steamy glass of the restaurant reminded me of an R-Rated scene from Titanic. You know, when her hand smudged the steamed glass.
Once I stepped inside, the place looked and smelled like a Hotpot heaven, misty and aromatic.
Snap…More »
11. Yueh Tung Restaurant
After a 7 course dinner last night, you think I would slow down on my caloric intake and have something "healthy" for lunch.
Yeah, right.
Deep fried pork chops with spice and pepper and simple egg fried rice, come to papa!
The pork chop dish takes a bit…More »
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12/26/2010
Mom & Dad and auntie seem to love this place; for the home style cooking, familiar flavors and… Read more »
12. Pi-Tom's Thai Cuisine
Pi Tom is quite alright, you know!
Finally, I got to try Pi Tom's foods. I took a friend and my family there for lunch last Saturday. What a lovely lunch that was. We arrived just before the noon rush. Man, this place filled up fast!
Dad enjoyed…More »
13. Khmer Thai Restaurant
I love this place and its tasty comforting food!
Two dishes that I love and cannot wait to go back for more: Spicy Shrimp with Garlic and Golden Beef.
Served with salty fried garlic and super hot green chili, the spicy fried shrimp warmed up my soul…More »
14. OM Restaurant and Bar
Toronto, ON M6R 1A1
(416) 532-3901
Categories:
Indian,
Himalayan/Nepalese
Neighbourhood: Parkdale
This was our fourth visit to OM Restaurant. I'm still a fan.
Of course, we had to order the garlic naan again, not one but two orders. We love that they came out hot from the oven and straight to our table -- so tasty, light and fluffy. (10/10)
Chili…More »
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8/18/2010
We went back many times since our first review. OM also has beautiful and spacious patio on the… Read more »
15. Lin Garden Restaurant
Scarborough, ON M1T 1H6
(416) 491-8484
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Scarborough
I came to this place for the food and to learn more about Hakka cuisine. And here are what I've learned:
- Hakka cuisine in Toronto is basically a traditional Chinese cuisine doped up with Indian spices.
- There are different variations of Hakka…More »
16. Ivory Thailand - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M5C 2G2
(416) 363-0081
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core
Shhh ... I have a secret to tell y'all. I just lost my Thai restaurant virginity to Ivory Thailand and it was not as painful as I thought.
I was in the mood for a light "quickie" lunch. Two dishes came to mind, Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao, which Ivory…More »
17. Xam Yu Seafood Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2G3
(416) 340-8603
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
We went for dinner last week and arrived hungry after a long work day.
Service was friendly and efficient. The steamed whole cod with black beans daily special was great, fresh and cooked perfectly. The waitress deboned the fish at the table, which…More »
18. Crown Princess Fine Dining
Toronto, ON M5S 3A5
(416) 923-8784
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
We heard some mixed reviews about this new place but we decided to see for ourselves. Usually we go for dim sum at Rol San in chinatown but this restaurant is walking distance from home.
What we ordered:
Har Gow ($5.30) - 4 Large pieces. Shrimp had a…More »
19. Konner Chinese Restaurant
Snap Judgement: Good vibes and lively. Great place to share a meal with friends and family. Decent food.
The décor is modern with dark espresso finishes. A large sparkly crystal chandelier is the main focal point of the dinning area. At its…More »
20. Rol San Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2E9
(416) 977-1128
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Originally, we wanted to go to OM Restaurant. But Friday rush-hour traffic was just too horrific. I don't know what we were thinking, traveling to the West-end at those hours. Anyway, we ended up at Rolsan instead.
As usual, we had to order Crispy…More »
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6/3/2010
We have been to Rol San on Spadina many times for dim sum and dinner. The har gow (shrimp… Read more »
21. Asian Legend
Want to feel like a celebrity in a crowded Chinese restaurant? Bring a 6'3" West Indian man with long dreadlocks and his beautiful wife to dinner with you. Not only will everyone stare at your table, you'll get extra attentiveness from staff as…More »
22. Grand Lake Chinese Cuisine & Banquet
Grand Lake restaurant is a popular place for the locals. As mentioned on previous review, parking is a huge problem. We arrived around 4:45 pm and found plenty of parking, so try to get there early.
We ordered:
- Stir Fried Diced Chicken with Cashew.…More »
23. Makkah Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4J 1M2
(416) 406-2056
Makkah is still the one with the best tandoori chicken in my book.
As soon as you stop in front of the restaurant, you can see hard working men grilling their mouth-watering tandoori chicken and baking the naan.
Be prepare to get in line to order your…More »
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6/2/2010
Our first introduction to Makkah restaurant was through their booth at the Hot and Spicy Festival.… Read more »
24. Xe Lua Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
(416) 703-8330
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core
I like the loft-inspired space of Xe Lua, spacious and open. Right away the high industrial ceiling grabbed my attention. Great windows throughout the space. Booths were very inviting, lined along one wall and the remaining tables and chairs were…More »
25. Pho Hung
Toronto, ON M5T 2G4
(416) 593-4274
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
We walked passed Pho Hung so many times in the past and noticed that it was always busy. Finally ... last winter, after a excruciating final exam, a bowl of hot, tasty of Pho with thin slices of beef was the only thing I could think about.
We love:
-…More »
26. Ginger
Toronto, ON M4Y 2E1
(416) 413-1053
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
Four Stars for their friendly and efficient service. The food is always consistently tasty. It's cheap. Good portion of food.
When I don't feel like cooking and don't want to trek very far for a meal, Ginger is the place I normally turn to. Love…More »
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