Monte Wan of popular Thai spot Khao San Road has opened Nana (which means “meeting place” in Thai), featuring dishes inspired by the street food of Thailand. The setting is inspired by the little eating establishments on the streets of Bangkok, where patrons socialize at shared tables on plastic stools. The menu features Thai staples

All aboard the Nawab Fusion Express! This joint is an Indian takeout, delivery, catering and dine-in that features both the classics of Indian cuisine and inventive takes on that, and Hakka, culinary style. For instance, get the butter chicken fries as an appetizer before moving on to the traditionally clay pot–cooked saffron chicken tikka. There

Northern Maverick, owned by Jason Kaptyn and with Mark Cutrara in the kitchen and Andrew Crowder leading the brewing team, opened its doors at Bathurst and Adelaide in late September.

The Oliver & Bonacini empire’s Café Grill is wrapped around the corner of Yonge and Front Streets. The giant outdoor space is fit for a soiree of sorts, with an outdoor bar and seating for about 150 people. The menu here is similar to its other establishments in that it features globally inspired dishes with

At Oakwood Hardware, food and drink is a labour of love. Chef Anne Sorrenti, winner of Chopped Canada, aims to bring you a restaurant that pays respect to the history of Oakwood village and welcomes its vibrant future, a place that reflects the diversity of her family and the neighbourhood itself. Special attention is paid

Now, some of their favourite flavours are available from a daily lunch counter in a newly expanded section of their Duncan Street restaurant, which is also available for private rental in the evening.

It was spring of last year when word got out that chef Nuit Regular and her husband Jeff — the couple behind some of the best Thai restaurants in the city — would be opening a new downtown restaurant in the site of a former Golden Griddle. Now, nearly a year and a half later, the new place is finally open.

Pai is a Thai restaurant run by chef Nuit Regular and her husband and business partner, Jeff Regular. There are two Pai locations in the city—the original restaurant, located at 18 Duncan St. opened in 2014, was named after a small village in Northern Thailand where the couple met. The second location (and Chef Nuit’s

Those finding themselves in Vaughan and craving a heaping bowl of delicious Pho may want to check out Pho Mi Viet Thai. Vietnam’s most famous culinary export of rice noodles in a bowl of delicious broth is served alongside other Asian favourites like pad Thai and spring rolls. It’s like a little bit of Hanoi

Lightning strikes twice for chef Hemant Bhagwani. After the successful opening of Goa at Bayview Village, the serial entrepreneur, chef and sommelier is bringing another exciting restaurant concept to the upscale North York shopping centre. Pōpa, Bhagwani’s newest outpost, shines the spotlight on Burmese, Balinese and Macanese cuisine. Bhagwani’s first introduction to Burmese cooking was

In opening a new Indian restaurant on St. Clair Ave. West, business partners Harsh Chawla and Derek Valleau didn’t want to settle for the status quo. So they enlisted the talents of three former Amaya chefs to take care of the food, and they took on renowned sommelier Peter Boyd to handle the wine. The result is Pukka, which opened in mid-October.

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.

There are few places in the city that are quite as satisfying as Restoran Malaysia, up in Richmond Hill. Serving Malaysian cuisine — a unique mix of Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Thai flavours — Restoran Malaysia offers some of the most unique, delicious and great-value food in the city. For the skeptics, don’t think twice: it is most definitely worth the drive outside of the TTC’s limits.

Ritz Caribbean Foods started small but is now one of the most successful Jamaican restaurant chains across the GTA. It all began in 1999 when founder and CEO Richard Moore turned his love and passion for hearty Caribbean eats into a business. Moore accredits his success to his hard work and sacrifices, plus Toronto’s diverse

Celiacs rejoice! Riz on Yonge describes itself as a gluten-free restaurant serving the finest in celiac-safe Asian cuisine. It has received a Gluten Free Food Service Certification (GFFS) from the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (GIG). The menu features Japanese, Thai and other Asian cuisines, like spring rolls, dumplings, sushi and Thai curry, and

No matter what time of the year or day, Roywoods is dependable for bringing the sunshine. This Caribbean eatery has its third location in the Union Station food court, making it just one of the many restaurants that are redefining what food court dining can be. Roywoods is serving up its famous jerk chicken sandwiches

The next time you take a stroll along Queen West during lunch, try not to be enticed by the delicious, exotic aroma of traditional Sri Lankan fare wafting from Saffron Spice Kitchen (hint: it's nearly impossible). Although the place also serves up salads and soups, it’s the butter (or tandoori) chicken, curry lamb or the roti that will surely get your senses going.

This contemporary Richmond Hill eatery serves a mix of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine with a French influence. After opening in Toronto in 1987, Saigon Star moved north to the suburbs in 1993 and has been bringing the flavours of Southeast Asia to Richmond Hill (and those making the trek there) ever since. The menu features

Savor embodies the essence of indulgence and enjoyment. With deep roots in traditions from the 13th century, Savor showcases molecular Thai gastronomy. Head Chef Art – Prasopchok Trakulphat conducts a culinary orchestra, blending Thai and international ingredients into daring modern interpretations. The tasting menus highlight seasonal cuisines from Thailand’s regions. There is also an a

For when the late night becomes early morning, Sizzler Kabab is there to crush that Pakistani food craving. And it’s halal! Right at the border of Kensington Market and Baldwin village, this spot is also a great option for a lunch to take back to the office or dinner after a day of exploring the