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A list of places that are neither mainstream or in the downtown core, but still good quality and yummy!

 1. Peking Man Restaurant

1110 Sheppard Ave E
North York, ON M2K 2W2
(416) 223-5151

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Bayview Village

4.0 star rating
  10/15/2011

It's hard to describe what this restaurant means to me. It's like a pair of long, forgotten, but great-at-that shoes; When in season I would wear it everyday, but once the hype had passed, the shoes are stored away collecting dust, with a…More »

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 2. Ichiban Fish House

15 Spring Garden Ave
North York, ON M2N 3G1
(416) 512-9014

Categories: Seafood, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  10/2/2011

Ichiban Fish House is one of those restaurants that I always pass by. Nothing against it, but in my mind, it is one of those same-old-same-old Japanese places that serve the usual fanfare of Bento Boxes A1-Z1, California Hand Rolls, and Fried Tofu.…More »

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 3. African Palace

977 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M6H 1L7
(416) 588-7819

Categories: Ethiopian, African

Neighbourhoods: Dovercourt, Dufferin Grove

4.0 star rating
  1/7/2012

I think I am a fan of the charm of this restaurant, the food, and Ethiopian cuisine in general. My bf was going to be around Ossignton area and we decided to Yelp for some restaurants. Out popped Nazareth as a nearby location and we had read some…More »

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 4. Spring Villa Chinese Cuisine

7301 Woodbine Avenue
Markham, ON L3R 3V7
(905) 940-2888

Categories: Ethnic Food, Dim Sum

4.0 star rating
  5/25/2011

My family may not be very different than the average Chinese family in that it is a must that all children of the grandparents and progeny of said children get together once a week for dinner in the pretence that we all enjoy each other's company.…More »

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 5. Asian Legend

4452 Sheppard Ave E
Toronto, ON M1S
(416) 298-8081

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  9/28/2011

And once again, for our weekly fam dinners, this Asian Legend location delivers all our needs: great food, efficient service, and relatively inexpensive considering the amount of dishes ordered. Yesterday, we had a group of 8 and we had:

1 large Hot…More »

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 6. Sam Woo Seafood Restaurant

325 Bamburgh Cir
Scarborough, ON M1W 3Y1
(416) 502-2888

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  7/20/2011

Intro. Sam Woo is at the corner of a plaza with a McDonald's and a supermarket called The Supermarket (yea creative juices!) Inside is fairly spacious and clean. The only thing to be re-miss about is their fish tank...I had the spot facing directly…More »

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 7. Keung Kee Restaurant

3300 Midland Ave
Toronto, ON M1V 0C7
(416) 292-8800

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  6/8/2011

Out of all the Keung Kee locations, my family prefers the one in Midland...and for good reason. We were pleasantly surprised yesterday at this restaurant since it has undergone a renovations, which means it is roomier, spacious, and chairs that are…More »

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 8. The Arkadia House Restaurant

2007 Eglinton Ave E
Scarborough, ON M1L 2M7
(416) 752-5685

Category: Greek

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  5/26/2011 First to Review

Yesterday, my parents and I decided to go to this restaurant for Greek food. This is not in the Danforth...in fact, the location is somewhat random. We went here because it was close to my parents' work, an area of East York that is both industrial…More »

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 9. Windfield's Restaurant

801 York Mills Rd
North York, ON M3B 1X7
(416) 445-1630
4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/19/2011

I have been coming here frequently and is now my favourite new coffee spot. The waitresses know my family now so they always reserve a corner booth for us. For those who really like their breakfasts, as in all day breakfast, you can do no wrong with…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    4/20/2011

    Windfield's is a recent discovery for me, although the restaurant has been around for many years.… Read more »

 10. Izakaya Ju

3160 Steeles Avenue E
Markham, ON L3R 3Y2
(905) 474-1058

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  10/29/2011

I am so glad J-Town finally opened up some restaurants in the area. I frequented this restaurant with my aunt and loved the authentic Japanese food. The concept of an Izakaya is almost one of a Trattoria for Italians and this place is no exception.…More »

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 11. Shiso Tree Cafe

3160 Steeles Ave E
Markham, ON L3R 4G9
(905) 479-9319

Categories: Japanese, Italian

4.0 star rating
  2/11/2012

I absolutely love this place! It's weird because the pasta is done perfectly here, although you wouldn't expect great Italian dishes done by a Japanese restaurant.

The restaurant is quite small and the night that I came here, they had a drum set and…More »

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 12. Retro Room Russian Restaurant

1600 Steeles Ave W
North York, ON L4K 3B9
(905) 669-0083

Category: Russian

3.0 star rating
  2/12/2012 First to Review

I was here at the invite of a good friend's birthday party. He said that this was one of the best Russian restaurants in the city and I was very excited to try! So, on a Friday night, my bf and I ventured to the restaurant, which was located in a…More »

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 13. Pho Spring Garden

25 Spring Garden Ave
Toronto, ON M2N 5N6
(416) 250-5959

Categories: Vietnamese, Korean

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  3/1/2012

I really love this place for my fix of Pho and other Vietnamese cuisine. A small establishment with plenty of booth seating, the food is very good. I always order the fresh Spring rolls and small Pho and that will fill me up in any time. I also love…More »

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 14. Willie Stouts

2175 Sheppard Avenue E
North York, ON M2J 1W8
(416) 499-0383

Categories: Canadian (New), Pubs

4.0 star rating
  3/18/2012

My bf and I decided to be old and go to a pub for St. Patrick's Day NOT in the downtown core. To this end, I have always passed by this pub on my way to the gym, but I was really excited to try it out for the first time.

It definitely is a local pub.…More »

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 15. Gourmet Malaysia

4466 Sheppard Ave E
Scarborough, ON M1S 2V7
(647) 764-1188

Categories: Singaporean, Malaysian

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  5/7/2012

How did I not know about this place?!??!

My family and I came here because we were tired of Asian Legend...which is right next to this restaurant. At first blush, I thought it would be some small and dingy restaurant, but the place is actually very…More »

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Celine Dion

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