But be warned: as Peterson learns in this episode, when it comes to Gandhi Roti's spice levels, there's a big difference between medium and hot.
At this unassuming Dundas West joint, you can get a meal that will fill you up (and then some) without breaking the bank. Chef Jerome Robinson’s fried chicken sammies are next level when it comes to flavour and size.
For a classier way to ease out of your day, stop by this well-known steakhouse at the corner of Bay and Temperance. Happy hour runs from 3 p.
Most tofu and rice dishes are available for about $15 or less, like the mouth-watering hot stone pot bibimbap with chopped carrot, juicy beef and mushrooms that sport a perfectly sunny fried egg on top.
So grab your buds, and check out this list of the best happy hours in Toronto, where you can soak in that glorious 5 o'clock feeling.
If you prefer fish, the whole sea bass is smothered in house-fermented chiles, Fujian wine, and flowering chives, creating a numbing hellfire that balances with the angelically floral fish. For dessert, mai lai go (a modest sponge cake from the dim sum realm) is ushered into a sophisticated stratosphere with a custard moat and salted egg yolk filling. To drink, Mimi offers one of the most comprehensive libraries of baijiu in the city, with bottles ranging from juicy and effervescent to deep and saucy.
The restaurant is only a little over two years old but is already a neighborhood favorite, especially around brunch. Traditional offerings like ful are served alongside modern twists on familiar dishes, like a tahini-topped read more po' boy.
The Heartbreak Chef is a charming restaurant that serves gourmet chicken sandwiches in a cozy setting. The menu offers a range of options priced from $10 to $17, including the Big Ass Chicken Sandwich, a satisfying and delectable choice.
Flipboard Email Photo: Shutterstock The dining scene in Toronto feels young and hungry, a perpetual underdog with a lot to prove. Chefs are constantly seeking out collaborations and finessing their craft on the fly, tossing outdated hierarchies as they go. The Michelin Guide, which arrived to “verify” the city’s best restaurants in fall 2022, was only the latest belated recognition for a culinary community with endless drive. The city has also become known for its multiculturalism.
Yorkville Kebaberie has chicken, beef or veggie kebab sandwiches and chicken or beef shawarma sandwiches for under $10.
There are deals to be had and cheap food to be found, if you know where to look. While the Ossington strip has become pricier in recent years, Kensington Market has retained its cheap and cheerful charm.
Karen Doradea Summerlicious is back in Toronto and they’ve partnered with some of the city’s best restaurants for really great meal deals. There are a number of Toronto restaurants taking part in this event, and some are even offering specials $35 and under. From July 5th to 21st, 2024, Summerlicious will offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus from more than 200 local restaurants.
Copy Link Gandhi Roti in Toronto's Queen West neighborhood offers some of the spiciest, cheapest, most filling meals in the city. Here roti are tossed on the flat-top before being filled with various ingredients, from butter chicken to vegetable korma or West Indian curries.
Copy Link Wine should always be easygoing and approachable, at least according to Grape Witches owners Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben, who opened their bottle shop and bar (including a seasonal patio) in the west end of the city. They offer parties and workshops with an aim to stimulate conversation and educate palates in the process, aided by their quirky yet handy “Badge” guide, a litmus test to determine how “wild” you want to go outside your usual tasting comfort zone (based on variables like acidity, minerality, savoriness, bitterness, sweetness, and more).