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1. Tofu Village - House of Soon Tofu
Toronto, ON M6G 4B9
(647) 345-3836
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhood: Bickford Park
Numerous repeat visits, time for an update.
This place is still AMAZINGLY EPICTASTICLY AWESOME!!
After tonight's meal, Tofu Village is being upgraded to my FAVOURITE place on the Korea Town strip (and I have been to them all, most of them numerous…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/11/2010 First to Review
When I saw a new Soon Tofu place had opened up a few doors down from Buk Chang, I thought to myself… Read more »
2. Pho Canh Buom
Toronto, ON M6H 1B6
(416) 538-4287
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Brockton Village
This place is quickly becoming a fav, I've been back quite a few times over the past month.
Last night's experience was over the top fun-fun-fun. When we arrived, a drunk spinster Vietnamese lady greeted us loudly as she swigged her beer rockstar…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/24/2010
This place is fantastic! The decor is hilarious - whoever thought of doing a Vietnamese place up… Read more »
3. Mystic Muffin
Toronto, ON M5C 2H4
(416) 941-1474
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core
We FINALLY made it here today, after several failed attempts.
What everyone says is TRUE! This place is the bomb. I can't get over the owner, Elias. Dude is a CHARACTER! He was so chatty that it took awhile to place an order. This guy could do stand…More »
4. Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
Toronto, ON M6G 1L3
(416) 537-0972
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Bickford Park
I need to update this (it was my first review), essentially because this is hands down my FAVOURITE and most frequented place to eat and I didn't give it enough praise in the first (too short) edition of my review.
This place is right next to my…More »
5. Nazareth Restaurant
Toronto, ON M6H 1L7
(416) 535-0797
Category:
Ethiopian
Neighbourhoods: Dovercourt, Dufferin Grove
This place gets 5 stars just because it is SOOOO ridiculously cheap! I
It's gotta be the cheapest sit-down meal I can think of, plus it's super tasty.
We always get the veggie platter. As mentioned below, 1 veggie platter is big enough to 2 people…More »
6. Thumbs Up Korean Restaurant
Toronto, ON M6G
(416) 536-4106
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village
I just realized how often I come here! (once or twice a week!) Thumbs Up is therefore being upgraded to 5 stars, I obviously keep coming back for good reasons!!
-great service, the ladies and guy that work here really are just so lovely, they all make…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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8/3/2010
Gotta start updating some of these.
I still go here all the time. It's very consistent. It's a lot… Read more »
7. Annapurna Vegetarian Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5R 3G8
(416) 537-8513
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Indian
Neighbourhoods: The Annex, Seaton Village
OMFG! Why is this place yet to be reviewed? (David T's one liner hardly counts, puh-lease!!)
I had read about Annapurna somewhere before but had yet to make a trip up to Bathurst/Dupont. I chanced by there on my way back from Fringe Fest, so I decided…More »
8. Salad King Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5B 1R8
(416) 593-0333
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
"Excuse me, do you need some more water? I warned you 7 Chilis would be VERY spicy!!!"
"No, actually...these are tears of joy."
I really did cry a little bit (and GASP) upon discovering the lights ON at Salad King today. Clearly, it was God's master…More »
9. Mother's Dumplings
Toronto, ON M5T 2A8
(416) 217-2008
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Whoohoo, another hit on my list!
Went to Mother's Dumplings today for dinner with 2 of my buddies. The new location is definitely a big step up from what is described in some of the older reviews. The place is BIG with lots of tables at the front and…More »
10. Seor Ak San
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 977-2788
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Nothing else to say except I'm not sure why I only gave this place 4 stars previously.
This place has become my regular spot, I go a couple times a week for the most part.
Kimchi-chiggae and bibimbap here are top notch. Banchan is awesome and the staff…More »
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1/10/2011 First to Review
T-DOT'S.BEST.BIBIMBAP!
I rarely venture away from Korea town for Korean eats, but I headed here with… Read more »
11. Chinese Traditional Bun
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 299-9011
Chinese Traditional Bun, a dirty little secret tucked away in a basement spot on Dundas across from Pho Pasteur.
This place is surprisingly under-yelped but it kept coming up on Chowhound and Urbanspoon as a good place for dumplings and I thought it…More »
12. King's Noodle Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2E7
(416) 598-1817
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
I've had 3 visit here now and each one has been quite a different experience. The menu is big and has lots of different options.
Today I tried #63 (I saw someone at the next table eating it and it looked badass) - a giant soup with wonton dumplings,…More »
13. Arepa Market
Toronto, ON M5T 2L6
(416) 596-2359
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Slightly confusing to locate but well worth the effort. Located at 214 Augusta, Arepa Market is inside the Pancho's Bakery building. Head to the back and Arepa Market is the first food stall on the left-hand side. (I originally posted my review under…More »
14. Sushi On Bloor
I really love this place.
YES you will likely have to wait for a table (line up moves quick though) and the service is mediocre.
But really you don't go here for the service/atmosphere, I go for the CHEAP big portions of good sushi!
The $5.99 lunch…More »
15. Sunrise House
Toronto, ON M6G 1L1
(416) 535-1019
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village
OMFG. Why haven't I been here before? Could it be I was afraid to put another Korean place into my current rotation (Buk Chang, Thumbs Up, Tofu Village, Kachi)??
I was really craving kimchijjigae today (for non-Korean food eaters, this is a Korean…More »
16. Agave Y Aguacate
Toronto, ON M5T
(647) 208-3091
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Expect ridiculously long line ups on weekends/sunny days. Worth the wait!
For a small food booth, the chef really knows how to put on a show and get interactive with customers. It reminds me of a teppenyaki experience, where you wait excitedly to see…More »
17. Khmer Thai Restaurant
Dee-licious, cheap with large portions, which is exactly what I usually gravitate towards as far as dining goes.
Went back for a second time today and this time I got to order just what I wanted.
#13 Kako Khmer was pretty yummy. Wasn't spicy enough…More »
18. Seoul Restaurant
Toronto, ON M6G 1K8
(416) 532-9669
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village
I'm on a quest to find the best pork bone soup in the city.
Seoul Sam Mi was the next place on my list to scout out. (It's always busy - that's a good sign in K-town. There are so many dining options in K-town and I've never gone wrong by picking one…More »
19. Basha Middle Eastern Grill
Toronto, ON M4Y 2A6
(416) 944-2953
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Another new lunch option on the busy Yonge Street strip. I believe Basha just opened up last week.
First impressions were very good. This isn't sketchy like your typical Toronto Middle Eastern/Shawarma place. Decor is simply and functional, but it's…More »
20. Big Sushi
Big Sushi is my second favourite on the Bloor/Annex strip.
Things that make it unique from the others:
1) The BIG, comfy booths! Oh yeah. (At Sushi on Bloor I can get crammed into a small table and chair and have to sit near the doorway with 15 people…More »
21. Rol San Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2E9
(416) 977-1128
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Rol San is being downgraded to a 3 star for me. Not because anything has CHANGED at Rol San per say, but merely because I've discovered there is really a lot better dim sum around, even downtown.
Dim Sum King Seafood which opened up on Dundas West…More »
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8/9/2010
Dim Sum awesomeness. (My only basis for comparison is Dynasty on Bloor, which my bosses take me to -… Read more »
22. Ka Chi
Toronto, ON M6G 1K7
(416) 533-9306
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Seaton Village
Been meaning to write up on this one for awhile.
Once or twice a year I go through a month of "pork bone soup" craze, where I absolutely have to get my Ka-chi fix once a week or so. Usually this takes place when the weather is cold, rainy and a bit…More »
23. Anh Dao Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2G6
(416) 598-4514
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Core
Been here twice now and really digging it, lots of different menu options than the average T-dot Vietnamese restaurant.
Last night we tried the "Tom Bo Nuong Lui" which was an absolutely massive plate of big shrimp wrapped in beef on skewers, with…More »
24. Roll House
Toronto, ON M6G 1L1
(416) 516-8383
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village
Oh yeah, why does new Korean foodage popping up in K-town send chills down my spine??
Roll House opened up last week and I was quick to check it out.
They have a nice little set up inside, booths have high-ish walls for more privacy when you dine.
The…More »
25. Ginger
WOW, poor little Ginger has only 1 review? I'm surprised!
Ginger is a great little vietnamese "fast food" style place on the Bloor Annex strip.
As the previous reviewer mentioned, the portions are BIG and they don't skimp on the meat, which is unusual…More »
26. Born Jook
Toronto, ON M6G 1L5
(416) 506-0476
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Bickford Park, Seaton Village
This place just opened up (a few weeks ago I think, May?) just next to the Baskin Robbins on the corner of Christie/Bloor.
It's a small takeout only joint, but they do have 5 high seats along one side if you want to quickly eat there.
The place serves…More »
27. Veda Healthy Indian Takeout
Toronto, ON M4W 2J1
(416) 961-9797
Categories:
Indian,
Food Delivery Services,
Fast Food
Neighbourhood: Yorkville
If you're looking for the tastiest Indian food, then Veda is not what you are looking for.
They do, however, absolutely live up to their "Healthy Indian Takeout" slogan. The dishes are very low in oil/grease/fats etc, you can tell just by looking.…More »
28. Pho Linh
Toronto, ON M6H 1B6
(416) 516-3891
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Brockton Village
What the heck did I eat here? I'm drawing a blank on the viet name already, but it was S3 (special #3) which is only served on Monday-Thursday.
It was a stew with spicy broth, roasted carrots and big pieces of stewed beef. Noodles were thick. Beef…More »
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Things I Lovekorean food, dim sum, sushi, dumplings, eating, cooking, vegetables, boxing, rollerblading, exploring Toronto, coffee, traveling, gardening, loukoumades
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