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1. Guu Izakaya
Toronto, ON M5B
Canada
(416) 977-0999
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
This boisterous, hopping izakaya is serving some of the best food in the city, and the atmosphere is nothing short of mirthful.
The lovely servers, as well as the ebullient cooks in the open kitchen, are welcoming, helpful, and enthusiastic about the…More »
2. Swish By Han
Toronto, ON M5E 1C7
Canada
(647) 343-0268
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
This cool and cozy joint near the St. Lawrence Market is serving some of the best cooking happening in Toronto, as far as I can tell. The prices aren't unreasonable, although let's hope it doesn't become a trend to charge for kim-chi and banchan.…More »
3. Bier Markt
Bier Markt has one of the best selections of beer in Toronto, and most importantly, the food is excellent. I found the mussels to be up to the very high standard I have come to expect in Canada. Also, the Cassoulet (one of the nightly specials) was…More »
4. Fishbar
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7
Canada
(647) 340-0227
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village
Excellent seafood, a stimulating menu, and skillful, friendly service. The ceviche is wonderful, and the oysters nicely shucked and presented. A concept that actually delivers.
5. Luma
Toronto, ON M5V
Canada
(647) 288-4715
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
A high-quality restaurant on the second floor of the TIFF Bell Lighthouse. There is a more casual place downstairs called The Canteen, and Luma is quite pricey. But if you are looking for a more romantic atmosphere and less routine ingredients,…More »
6. Origin
Toronto, ON M5C 1G6
Canada
(416) 603-8009
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
The new hot spot for dates, nights out with friends, and foodies eager to try something of-the-moment and unique.
The decor and atmosphere, while clearly striving for coolness, strikes me as tawdry. The service is friendly, however, and the menu…More »
7. Kenzo Ramen
Toronto, ON M4Y 1X9
Canada
(647) 340-2112
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
I'm surprised the ramen craze hasn't hit Toronto like it has New York. So, in a city relatively starved for decent ramen, thank goodness for Kenzo, which is actually serving up a very respectable bowl of noodles.
The noodles are nicely chewy, and…More »
8. Pho Tien Thanh
Toronto, ON M6J 2Y9
Canada
(416) 588-6997
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village
This unpretentious Vietnamese place serves what may be the best Pho in Toronto.
I found the broth wonderfully flavorful: murky and deep, with an undercurrent of seasonings like star anise.
The rare beef tasted great, and the vegetable garnishes…More »
9. Big Daddy's Crabshack & Oyster Bar
Toronto, ON M5H 1K5
Canada
(416) 599-5200
Categories:
Seafood,
Cajun/Creole
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
A good choice for dining prior to a show or a movie in Toronto's Entertainment District. Certainly, if you are craving Cajun-style food, this is a far better restaurant than N'awlins (up the street), both in terms of food and service.
10. The Blue Chip Truck
Toronto, ON M5S 3H8
Canada
Categories:
Hot Dogs,
Food Stands
Neighbourhoods: University of Toronto, Downtown Core
I came for poutine, I saw a beautiful plate of it, and the Blue Chip truck conquered.
The fries were pretty good. They could have been crisper, for my taste, but were still eminently edible, tasting nicely of potato. The gravy was satisfying. And…More »
11. Smoke's Poutinerie
Toronto, ON M5H 1W7
Canada
(416) 599-2873
Categories:
Fast Food,
Poutineries
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
I'm beginning to feel that the joy of Poutine is also the torment: it's nearly impossible to find the "perfect" poutine, despite its simplicity. Maybe the simplicity of it can also be its downfall?
But Smoke's makes a nice Poutine. Particularly…More »
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Yelping SinceMarch 2006
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