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1. Ding Tai Fung
This is definitely the place to go for dumplings, the reviews are all true. Even a non-pork eater like myself, who is limited to two varieties of dumplings here is a huge fan, that has to be saying something.
There is some discussion on whether or not…More »
2. Ginger & Onion Cuisine
I can't even imagine my life without Ginger & Onion.
This is my parters family favorite restaurant and they have been going here weekly for YEARS. Since I have been adopted into the family we make the weekly trip to Ginger and Onion ourselves for my…More »
3. Rose Cafe
Toronto, ON M4M 2G9
(416) 406-9906
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
Rose cafe is a teeny Vietnamese Cafe on Broadview (in the *other* Chinatown) That has the best Bánh mì in the city. In university, we used to refer to these as "Saigon Buns." Back then, on Spadina you could get them for a $1 a piece, and many a…More »
4. Sukho Thai
Sukho Thai is a tiny restaurant, in a questionable neighbourhood, that always has a lineup spilling onto the street. It serves authentic, delicious Northern Thai Cuisine. The owners are a husband and wife couple. He is Canadian, and met and married a…More »
5. Hodo Kwaja
Toronto, ON M6G 1K9
(416) 538-1208
I cannot BELIEVE people don't like Red Bean Paste. I will gladly eat anything Red Bean Paste. Yum.
The Walnut Potato ones are good too, but just not the same. A dozen walnut cakes for $3 is the perfect dessert for two - great for stopping in after…More »
6. Chino Locos
Toronto, ON M4L 2P4
(647) 345-5626
Categories:
Mexican,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I am not really one for Burritos. I know that sounds suspect, but I never really got into them. That being said, the Burritos at Chino Locos are ridiculous. Un real, and have completely turned me into daydreaming about burritos and running down Queen…More »
7. Sushi Marche
I really hate to do this.
As mentioned in my other reviews, we live practically next door and get takeout Sushi Marche regularly.
Some things have changed. The little grocery area is gone, and there is seating now. Also Jon and Wife seem to be gone,…More »
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1/7/2011
I think its fair to upgrade sushi marche to 5 stars, as I said "all that waste" is what was holding… Read more »
8. Tofu Village - House of Soon Tofu
Toronto, ON M6G 4B9
(647) 345-3836
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhood: Bickford Park
I have to say that after having Buk Chang http://www.yelp.ca/biz... a handful of times recently, and visiting Owl of Minerva http://www.yelp.ca/biz... , HoSu http://www.yelp.ca/biz... and First Markham's Sogong http://www.yelp.ca/biz... for soon tofu…More »
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8/16/2010
I think "Yay! I'm a fan" is appropriate.
Just came back from dinner at Tofu Village, and I am… Read more »
9. Chung King Garden Restaurant
Chung King Garden, (hopefully not in any way associated with Hong Kong's infamous Chung King Mansions) is another of my SO's family favorites. This place holds a place in his heart, and rightfully so. Its the "Pekeng Duck place" The place that we…More »
10. Guu Izakaya
Toronto, ON M5B
(416) 977-0999
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Since being to Guu, all I want to do is Guu.
if you have not been to an Izakaya, be prepared for a big surprise. An Izakaya is more like a Tapas bar than a restaurant. You go to hang out with your friends and have drinks, the food is secondary, and…More »
11. Etsu Japanese Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 1L1
(416) 599-4200
4.5 stars
The hunt for a new sushi place to call home took us to Etsu for Sunday night dinner. We were really impressed.
Our kimono-clad server was attentive, polite, friendly and even humored my SO as he practiced his Japanese on her. Our food came…More »
12. Shinobu Sushi
My Japanese Friend and his wife got to choose our once-a-month-dinner-party-loca tion for November, and My Japanese friend's father suggested Shinobu. We were thrilled to go after reading the reviews here, and my SO who lived in Japan for several…More »
13. Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
Toronto, ON M6G 1L3
(416) 537-0972
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Bickford Park
I love soon tofu. Love it. I also Love Kimchi and those little sweet soy beans. I also love eating places that are cheap and authentic. Buk Chang has some really tasty Soon Tofu, and with only a couple of things on the menu they have a good shot at…More »
14. Rua Vang Golden Turtle
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z2
(416) 531-1601
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village
This is a "Vegetarian pho" biased review.
Golden Turtle gets 4 stars because my SO (pho eater) and I (not pho eater) can both agree on the quality. We like it. It also gets bonus points for having real vegetarian pho. Often (especially in winter) I…More »
15. Yuki Japanese & Korean Restaurant
Not a neighborhood I usually frequent, but a dress-hunting bridal party of which I was a part of needed a quick bite in the Orfus Rd vicinity, and Yuki came up "closest to us" on Yelp. Great.
In a strip mall, directly across from the Dufferin exit of…More »
16. Ginger
In university, I used to eat at the Ginger south of here, honestly like 4 times a week. Meal and pop was under $5. That one doesn't exist anymore, but its older grungier brother does, and it is steps from my office.
Ginger isn't epic, by any means,…More »
17. Chino Locos
Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5
(416) 551-7007
Categories:
Mexican,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
If you have read my reviews you know how much i *usually* hate anything fusion. I still do. But for some bizarre reason, mixing two cuisines that sound impossible has actually worked in this case, and well. I certainly see why you could think they…More »
18. Congee Queen
Ah memories of Macau. The first time I ever had Congee. An acquired taste for sure but I like it. Markham has a couple options for Congee, but this is definitely one of the more popular options. They have a full dinner menu, and takeout menu as well.…More »
19. Pho Tien Thanh
Toronto, ON M6J 2Y9
(416) 588-6997
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village
So everybody (presumably) knows the tale of the Two Phos. Once business parters, the Owners of Tien Thanh and Rua Vang Turtle up the street have since become bitter rivals. Everyone has their favorite and each is unique in their own right.
This…More »
20. Beard Papa's
Wandering thorough PAC mall is one of my favorite pastimes. reminds me of asia (tear) but wandering with two (i.wanna.go.to.the.arcade.now. and.play.ddr.what.are.we.doing .here) nephews and a toddler niece is not AS fun lets say.
What could possibly…More »
21. Mi Mi Restaurant
I'm surprised this place doesn't have a better overall rating.
This is THE place we go for Vietnamese. There are so many choices in this neighborhood, and we have tried them all - always returning to Mi Mi's.
I don't eat Pho, but my partner is a bit…More »
22. Oja Noodles House
Toronto, ON M4Y 2B2
(416) 944-8371
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Korean,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
This is a favorite in our office. It claims to be Korean/Japanese but I personally don't really like their sushi. The Korean Food is really what shines here.
My one coworker loves the Hawaii Roll (Dragon with Spicy Tuna) and the Kimchi Chigae. He goes…More »
23. Ho Su Bistro
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z8
(416) 848-9456
I am SUPER surprised and delighted to be writing this review. i spent a couple days at the MTCC (Convention Center) this week and had some ABYSMAL meals. (watch out for my East Side Marios review). So after today's show, I really wanted some…More »
24. Xe Lua Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
(416) 703-8330
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core
I used to live right by here, and would "train" all of the time. New train is better than Old train for anyone that remembers Xe ula pre-renovations. Once at old Train I asked them to make me bun (vermicelli) vegetarian, just noodles and veg no…More »
25. Crispy Roll - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M5V
(416) 599-7997
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
This is another one of my "I am surprised these guys don't have a better overall rating" reviews. I should make a list.
Anyways, as aforementioned.. why not a higher rating? I used to visit CR more often when I lived nearby, and liked it. I visited…More »
26. Big Sushi
The Annex. Filled with the young-end-of-the-20-somethings , students, and anyone trying to stretch a buck. Easy to do in this neighborhood, especially since most places offer a $5.99 (or close) lunch menu.
I'm not a huge fan of any of them, to be…More »
27. Sushi Couture
Toronto, ON M5R
(416) 538-8618
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: The Annex
Sushi Couture was disappointing, for sure. Originally, I saw the sign from the street, and was not at all interested in visiting (ugh font fail). However, a trusted co-worker texted me on a weeknight (!!) proclaiming his love for this sushi couture…More »
28. The Owl of Minerva
I am updating, and giving owl 4 stars. Because we come so often, they now remember me and my "crazy request" for a raw egg. Today, our server asked me right away "Tofu soup, Seafood with egg?" I coud not be more pleased.
Plus their Kimchi is good,…More »
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12/7/2010
First Markham Saturday Afternoon we had to stop for somewhere to eat. I really wanted Korean, so we… Read more »
29. New Sky
Toronto, ON M5T 2G3
(416) 596-8787
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Two Friends and I hit New Sky for some real deal Chinese food on Friday eve. This is my Cantonese girl friend's goto so we new it would be good. We ordered three dishes to share. Fried White Fish with Crab Sauce, Chiese Tofu & Seafood Hot Pot and an…More »
30. Hue's Kitchen
Hue's is like the newer, slightly prettier sister of Ginger, although just not as good.
Hue's is basically across the road from Ginger on Yonge and shares a very similar menu. (Same owners). The food is decent, and reasonably priced. I have eaten…More »
31. Kuni Sushi Ya
Please note, this review is terrifically under-inspired. So is this place.
I don't get sushi here. I did once and it was too expensive really inadequate. The "annex" sushi places have cheaper and better, which really says something The only thing I…More »
32. Sushi Inn
Toronto, ON M5R 1A6
(416) 923-9992
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
Sushi Inn is definitely not fancy, nor does it fit in with the swanky digs of the high end shoppes on either side. It is always busy, has affordable lunch specials and they will do separate bills. Therefore it is always full of shoppers and office…More »
33. Asahi Sushi
Toronto, ON M4Y 2G3
(416) 934-9990
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
I am becoming disappointed in Asahi. The last few times have been, not the greatest experience. As i mentioned in my earlier review, this is the go-to sushi place for me and my co-workers, as it is seconds from the office. Really though, the service…More »
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7/30/2010
Not the best sushi in the world, but it's not bad for lunch with co-workers. The staff is friendly… Read more »
34. Sogong-Dong Tofu House
100th review!
in honour of the Jennifer M Centennial review, I decided to review something close to my heart, tofu. I was really hoping for something special here, especially since its First Markham.
Me, fresh from Hot Yoga, with SO and friend…More »
35. Katsu Japanese Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4K 1R1
(416) 466-3388
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Greektown
The last time I went here (a few years ago) a group of friends and I were eating and a cockroach fell from the ceiling onto the middle of the table. (NOT KIDDING).
Fresh Fish should not be $10 AYCE at all. Avoid.
36. Hanoi 3 Seasons
After Reading all of these reviews, I visited this Hanoi 3 Seasons locations to see what the buzz was about. I live *right* by the location on Queen, so I had not bothered to walk up to Gerrard, but last night we gave it a try. Hanoi 3 Seasons is…More »
37. Pho Pasteur
Toronto, ON M5T 1H4
(416) 351-7188
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Kensington Market
*disclaimer* I don't eat Pho.
Now that we got that out of the way, I do enjoy other Viet-treats. The menu sucks for non-pho eaters. On Last visit I ordered cold shrimp rolls which were fine, but really basic and lacking all of delicious herbs.
I…More »
38. Jean's Vegetarian Kitchen
Toronto, ON M4J 1M6
(416) 778-1388
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Thai,
Malaysian
Neighbourhood: The Danforth
Jean's is definitely one of the nicer vegetarian asian restaurants in the city. Run by a friendly Malaysian (?) family, we visited on a snowy (and relatively busy!) Tuesday evening for a late dinner.
I am a huge fan of faux meat. I travelled…More »
39. Congee Queen
Saturday afternoon, I get talked into going to work with my SO to "help him with some things" Three hours of moving things around a warehouse and breaking down boxes and I am HUNGRY for Chinese food. Needless to say, I got to pick what I wanted, and…More »
40. Asian Legend
In the plaza across from Commerce Court, Asian Legend serves Northern Chinese, Bejing style food. Thankfully more spicy than some other regional Chinese cuisines.
Disclaimer, I went with the SOs parents for a little Chinese New Year dinner, so I had…More »
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