Best Ever

You don't need a silver fork to eat good food.
Paul Prudhomme, SophisticatedGourmet.com

We get that “best ever” is subjective, but for us these really are the best we’ve had – so far.
Feel free to challenge us and suggest options!

Best Ever Chicken and Waffles

This Best Ever selection has a sad caveat. The creator of this magic – Stockyards Restaurant – closed its doors under tragic circumstances in 2022. So consider this an homage to a truly fabulous restaurant and one of its most iconic dishes.

Best Ever Bánh Xèo

If you’re ever in Hue, Vietnam find a small, street front food stall called Bánh Xèo Làng Chuồn (which translates to Bánh Xèo of Chuồn Village). If there’s a wait for the few small plastic chairs, wait. Then order the Bánh Xèo. Devour, gasp with food joy, and order more. Just trust us on this one!

Best Ever Shwarma Pizza

This small but mighty Bloordale shop serves up exceptional, takeaway Shawarma Pizza. Good quality ingredients (get the extra sauces!) and truly affordable prices will keep you coming back.

Xiaolongbao at Yummy Yummy Dumplings

This small, walk-down spot in the Downtown Chinatown is not to be missed. All their food is made to order and delicious. Best Xiaolongbao in the GTA.

The Nima Sandwich at Aunty Lucy’s Burgers

Yes, “Burgers” is in the name, and they’re good. But the real star of the show is the Nima Sandwich. It’s one of the best chicken sandwiches in Toronto and worth a visit.

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Restaurants

We’ve had the food fortune to dine at many superb restaurants across our home country and all around the world. Here we suggest just a few of our favourites that you may want to check out someday.

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Sushi Kaji

We’ve had sushi all over North America, at every price range. Sushi Kaji remains the best sushi restaurant we’ve ever set foot in on this side of the Pacific. If you’re ever in Toronto – or even nearby – you owe it to yourself to experience this place.

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