The focus at Kwan North York is sharper than at Yonge and St. Clair — "dim sum all day, even at nighttime," Lui explains.

Named by the Food Network as one of the 15 best underground supper clubs in the world, Luke’s Underground Supper Table (L.U.S.T.) is the brainchild of chef Luke Hayes, who took over his first kitchen at his mother’s restaurant in Kingston at the incredible age of 15. Each L.U.S.T event is held at a secret

Lee Chen Asian Bistro is keeping it simple with classic Chinese fare and an unpretentious attitude. The laid-back dining atmosphere is created for guests to have a relaxing evening while enjoying some homemade and authentic Chinese cuisine. The interior is decorated with modern wooden tables and chairs and Chinese-inspired murals cover the walls. The open

A Liberty Village favourite, Local Public Eatery remains one of the neighbourhood’s best kept secrets. The people behind Local are passionate about making delicious meals from the best ingredients and having diners pair it with one of the many rotating craft beer options. The menu covers the greatest hits of the gastropub genre: potato and

Mabel’s Bakery specializes in baked goods, prepared foods, ready meals and artisan breads and cheeses. They use high-quality ingredients, choosing local or organic options whenever possible, shunning preservatives or artificial flavouring. They have four locations to serve you, at Roncesvalles, St. Clair West, The Junction and Queen Street West.    

With four locations of Mabel’s Bakery & Specialty Foods across the city, Toronto has no shortage of sweet bakeshops to help you spend the weekends the proper way—surrounded by a pile of sweets. Each location has become a favourite due to Mabel’s use of local and organic ingredients. All meals, salads, and snacks served here

At Mapo Gamjatang, they uphold a cherished culinary legacy that spans three generations. The recipes used in this renowned Toronto eatery are the very same ones that have delighted customers for over fifty years at Mapo House, a restaurant located in the bustling Namseongsagye Market in Seoul. The specialty of the house is their delectable

As a popular halal Korean eatery, it’s no surprise that this place tends to be bustling, so it’s recommended to arrive early to secure your spot! Step into the retro and rustic interior, which sets the stage for a remarkable dining experience featuring a wide selection of freshly marinated meats and delectable side dishes. Among

This staple Chinatown bakery is known for its affordable baked goods. Although the bakery space is unassuming, Mashion has gained a reputation for offering surprisingly high-quality sweet and savoury treats at low prices. You’ll find a variety of baked goods on display for self-service, including classics like egg tarts and pineapple buns. Shoppers can often

Mayrik is Bayview’s new restaurant serving up Balkan and Caucasian cuisine with a focus on Armenian, Greek and Lebanese recipes. The restaurant is an homage to chef Seb Yacoubian’s mother, who passed away in a car accident.

It’s Chinese dumplings and baos galore at Toronto’s growing Chinese chain Mean Bao. The Grange location on Dundas West is the original of the now five locations. Famous for its namesake Chinese buns, Mean Bao is all about showing off the simple, yet super-flavourful ingredients and delicate technique of Chinese cuisine. The steamed buns are

...swapping beef with tofu and some gai lan for colour. They also have a roster of noodles of the non-beef variety such as seafood with glass noodles and BBQ pork...

You can find MIMI Chinese, an upscale — you guessed it — Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Co-owner and executive chef David Schwartz (Sunny’s Chinese), channelled his childhood love for Asian cuisine into this hot spot with a menu that highlights dishes from the Guandong province, located in southeast China. The menu is split

Mother Tongue, a modern Asian restaurant and cocktail bar by the Turner Stevens Group, is new to Toronto’s dining scene and can be found inside the Templar Hotel on Adelaide Street West. From the outside, the former home of Monk Kitchen and Parcae doesn’t look like much has changed except for one thing — there’s

This is Chinatown’s premier restaurant for dumplings, wrapped, fried or steamed. Just like mom used to make, the dumplings here are so good you’ll probably end up with more than you bargained for. On the busy Dundas Street where every other restaurant is a variation of Mother’s Dumplings, it’s hard to believe this place is

Calling itself Thornhill’s most authentic Korean restaurant, it’s where people from all walks of life come together to indulge in an immersive Korean dining experience. The restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional Korean dishes, including Bossam, Bulgogi set, Jaeyuk set, Kalguksu (homemade soup with flat wheat noodles in a flavourful beef broth with vegetables),

For over 40 years, Myung Dong Kal Guk Soo has been a beloved establishment renowned for its authentic Korean noodle soup. With a commitment to quality, they meticulously select the freshest ingredients to create each and every dish. One thing that sets them apart is their world-famous Kimchi, made fresh in-house every day. When you

Toronto’s vegan mecca is taking on Asian-inspired plant-based cuisine at Planta Queen. Since the opening of the Yorkville location, Planta has been leading the way for the vegan fine dining scene. The Queen location goes to new heights as its menu is completely inspired by the flavours of Japan and China. Featuring menu items like

Restaurateur and CEO of the Chase Hospitality Group, Steven Salm, has heard your pleas with the group’s newest addition, Planta, with chef David Lee at the helm. It has found a new home in the former spot that was Pangaea at Bay and Cumberland.

If you head down to Kensington Market and walk by Rasta Pasta, there’s a good chance you’ll see co-owner Magnus Patterson making jerk chicken outside — using a black oil drum barbecue that reminds you of street-side vendors in the Caribbean.