My backlog of posts built spanned several months and I’ve just finished blogging about 2015, which is why I’m only now compiling my Best Eats of last year. For me, 2015 was full of food and travel. I was lucky enough to go on an epic 5 week vacation through Asia and am still working on blog posts from the trip! I also hopped down to the states to visit family and attended a wedding in Vancouver.
Oh and I got married.
Between the traveling, wedding planning, wedding attending, I still managed to sink my teeth into some great food in Toronto. The theme of the year seemed to be cheap eats and celebration.
01. Antler Kitchen & Bar
Rating/Price: 5.0 $$$
Why? A menu full of game, unique flavours and cooking techniques
Must Order: Braised rabbit papperdelle, deer chop
Good For? Small groups, date night, cocktails, carnivores
02. Yunaghi
Rating/Price: 5.0 $$$$
Why? Stunning set menu, Japanese flavours with French influence
Must Order: Set menu
Good For? Special occasions, birthdays, celebrations, anniversaries, dates
03. Magic Noodle
Rating/Price: 4.5 $
Why? Consistent qualities, authentic flavours
Must Order: Red braised pork with hand-pulled noodles
Good For? Groups, quick meal, noodle lover, cheapeats
04. Bar Raval
Rating/Price: 5.0 $$$
Why? Super hip, amazing tapas, the place to be
Must Order: Canned seafood
Good For? Snacks, date night, late night, drinks, lunch
05. Jim Chai Kee Noodle
Rating/Price: 5.0 $
Why? Best shrimp wontons ever, under $10
Must Order: Rice noodles with Shrimp Wontons
Good For? Quick meals, small groups, cheapeats
06. Kwan Dim Sum
Rating/Price: 5.0 $$
Why? Elevating dim sum
Must Order: Rice roll with tofu and pea sprouts
Good For? Groups, midtown dinners, special occasions
07. One2 Snacks
Rating/Price: 4.5 $
Why? Authentic flavours, there's a line for a reason
Must Order: Laksa, Nasi Lemak
Good For? Take-out, solo meals, cheapeats
08. Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake
Rating/Price: 4.5 $
Why? Fell in love with a whole new type of dessert
Must Order: Classic cheesecake, angel hat cake
Good For? Take-out, people who like light desserts
09. The Good Son
Rating/Price: 5.0 $$$
Why? Brilliant drinks, comfort food
Must Order: Charcuterie, seasonal cocktails
Good For? Special occasions, big groups
Honorable Mentions:
Ramen Isshin – 4.5 $
Miku – 4.0 $$$$
Phoenix Restaurant – 4.5 $
Carmen’s Steakhouse – 4.0 $$$$
Woodlot – 4.0 $$$
Yu Garden – 4.0 $
Did I miss your favourite restaurant? Let me know in the comments.
Last Updated: 02/22/2015
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