Chinese / Japanese / Asian Restaurants in Toronto - Asian Restaurants in Toronto

Chinese / Japanese / Asian Restaurants in Toronto

Toronto's Chinatown is one of the biggest in North America and this multicultural city has large Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, and other communities as well. Each group is represented by its own neighborhood and superb restaurants.

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- Chinese Restaurants -

Chinese restaurants can be found throughout Toronto but the city has three major Chinese communities where you'll find a concentration of authentic places to eat Chinese food.

Toronto's main Chinatown is right downtown (Queen Street West to College Street, Bay Street to Spadina Avenue) and is a fantastic place to find Chinese everything, from herbs to houseware.

Strict foodies will say that the downtown Chinatown is passé and the up-and-coming, best Chinese food is found at the other Toronto Chinatowns, such as at Broadview Ave / Gerrard St or in Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Mississauga.

Asian Legend

418 Dundas Street West, (416) 977-3909
Large, popular restaurant with several other locations. Don't miss the pancake!

Chinese Tradional Buns

536 Dundas West (at Kensington), (416) 299-9011
Inexpensive, authentic food in heart of Chinatown....read review.

King's Noodle House

296 Spadina Avenue (corner of Dundas), (416) 598-1817
Authentic, clean. Chinese-only menu.

Lai Wah Heen Chinese Restaurant

108 Chestnut Street (in the Metropolitan Hotel), (416) 977-9899
Famous, upscale Chinese restaurant known especially for delicious dim sum.

Lai Toh Heen

692 Mt. Pleasant Road (one block south of Eglinton Ave., (416) 489-8922
Sister restaurant to the famous Lai Wah Heen.

Pearl Harbourfront

207 Queens Quay W., Ste. 200, (416) 203-1233
Bright, airy location with lake view and fabulous food.

Reasonably priced and delicious in simple, modern setting.

- Japanese / Sushi Restaurants -

IZAKAYA

69 Front Street East, (416) 703-8658
Standard Japanese fare served up with a modern twist.

Toshi Sushi

565 King Street W, (416) 260-8588
Imaginative and ecclectic dishes. Celebrity chef Susur Lee has been known to dine here.

Sushi Island

571 College St (at Crawford), (416) 535-1515
Anyplace that offers all-you-can-eat sushi is subject to criticism from connoisseurs. Nevertheless, busy, happening place attractive to those on a budget.

Japango Sushi & Noodle Restaurant

122 Elizabeth Street (near the Eaton Center, behind City Hall), (416) 599-5557
Outstanding Japanese food tailored to your preference. Reservations highly recommended.

- Korean Restaurants -

Little Korea or Koreatown is along Bloor between Christie and Bathurst streets and where you'll find the greatest concentration of places to eat Korean.

Thumbs Up

615 Bloor Street West (west of Bathurst), (416) 536-4106
Authentic Korean cuisine in plain surroundings. Portions are huge, prices are low and the staff is friendly.

Geul Boh Geul

5320 Yonge Street (north Toronto), (416) 733-3385
Popular restaurant - try the potato pancakes.

Owl of Minerva

5324 Yonge Street (north Toronto), (416) 221-7275
Open 24 hrs / day. Specializes in pork bone soup.

- Thai Restaurants -

Thai cuisine is so disappointing if done poorly. Everyone will never agree on a list of the best, but the following are among the most popular.

Bangkok Garden

18 Elm Street, (416) 977-6748
Popular downtown restaurant. Slightly pricey.

Golden Thai

105 Church Street, (416) 868-6668
Popular downtown restaurant with slightly overdone Thai decor. Busy lunch crowd.

Mengrai Gourmet Thai

82 Ontario Street (NW corner of Richmond St E & Ontario), (416) 888-7550
Hailed by many as best Thai food in Toronto. Cooking classes available.

Real Thailand

5324 Yonge Street (north Toronto), (416) 221-7275
Open 24 hrs / day. Specializes in pork bone soup.

Thai Magic

1118 Yonge Street (at MacPherson Ave.), (416) 968-7366
Intimate surroundings and food that satisfies a busy clientelle.