Rosy-cheeked and windswept from a day on the boardwalk, you might crave something fresh and fast - and local legend Akane-ya serves both purposes. Sidle up...
2214 Queen Street E
Good lunch buffets don't come any cheaper: Babur's is $11 and offers all the standards, along with bottomless rice and tender naan. The location is also a...
273 Queen Street WThough operated by a non-Japanese restaurateur, this Forest Hill stalwart nevertheless knows what its diners want: generous portions; relaxed, attentive...
484 Eglinton Avenue WThe craze for sushi might have spawned a wealth of cheap imitations, but Ematei offers an authentic taste of Tokyo. In spite of an obscure location on a...
30 St Patrick StreetHiro Sushi is destination number one for raw fish. But the fans, who come from near and far, snub the handsome dining room; they've come to sit at Hiro...
171 King Street Street EThough hidden on a quiet residential stretch in the Annex, the Indian Rice Factory has become a hub for those who favour clean, classy Indian cuisine over...
414 Dupont Street
Restaurants in the Annex tend to be mainstream. But if the occasion calls for something more exotic than comfort food or continental, stray a few blocks...
666 Bloor Street W
Dim-sum trolleys are wheeled out all over Chinatown at the weekend in Toronto, but none of the food is as fine as the fare at Lai Wah Heen (though you'll...
Metropolitan Hotel Toronto
Susur Lee, the local fusion superstar, has given his fans a gift: an affordable alternative to his more famous restaurant, Madeleine's. The master works...
603 King Street W
Locals decided long ago that Sunday would be the night for Chinese food. And so, while the rest of the city grinds to a halt, the restaurants in Chinatown...
331 Spadina AvenueThe decor is as close to art deco as Japanese gets - possibly because the venue was formerly a Belgian bistro. There's also artistry in the preparation,...
786 Broadview Avenue
Bordering Kensington Market and Chinatown, this small Malaysian hotspot offers the best of both worlds: fiery Asian fare in a hip setting. Also, in keeping...
39 Baldwin Street
Though it's a hole in the wall, the spartan Mother's Dumplings attracts crowds of locals, who come for silken dumplings stuffed with chicken and mushrooms,...
79 Huron StreetA classic Japanese meeting place, where diners sit at sushi bars or tucked into discreet alcoves shielded by rice paper or curtains. For a long time Nami...
55 Adelaide Street E
With Little India so far off the subway line, there's much debate over where to find the best Indian cuisine in the city centre. Many vote for Nataraj. Grab...
394 Bloor Street W