Paul’s recommended eats
Food scene
Reasonable priced authentic Thai food in a lively setting. Casual ambiance. The busiest restaurant in Toronto, but it's worth the wait in line.
266 locals recommend
PAI
18 Duncan StReasonable priced authentic Thai food in a lively setting. Casual ambiance. The busiest restaurant in Toronto, but it's worth the wait in line.
Taco joint with mostly only standing room. Perfect to grab on the go while you explore Kensington Market.
115 locals recommend
Seven Lives
72 Kensington AveTaco joint with mostly only standing room. Perfect to grab on the go while you explore Kensington Market.
A simple sushi joint, ideal for lunch while out shopping in Bloor-Yorkville.
17 locals recommend
Wow Sushi
11 Charles St WA simple sushi joint, ideal for lunch while out shopping in Bloor-Yorkville.
If you want authentic Korean BBQ, this is probably the closest thing in town to it. A bit far from downtown though, so it's nice to have a car handy.
Sariwon Korean BBQ Restaurant
7388 Yonge StIf you want authentic Korean BBQ, this is probably the closest thing in town to it. A bit far from downtown though, so it's nice to have a car handy.
Top Gun Steak
251 Augusta AveSome very nice and very filling burgers at this place.
Campechano Taquería
504 Adelaide St WSome very creative tacos here, ideal spot for a date.
Parmigiano Trattoria
3186 Yonge StDelicious traditional Italian cuisine at this uptown local fave.
Better quality and service than the downtown location IMO. Maker Pizza has the tastiest crust I've tried. Very healthy toppings that don't sacrifice anything in taste.
6 locals recommend
Maker Pizza Avenue
1537 Avenue RdBetter quality and service than the downtown location IMO. Maker Pizza has the tastiest crust I've tried. Very healthy toppings that don't sacrifice anything in taste.
If you want competition-entered, award-winning Neapolitan pizza, there is no place better in the city.
69 locals recommend
Pizzeria Defina
321 Roncesvalles AveIf you want competition-entered, award-winning Neapolitan pizza, there is no place better in the city.
If you gotta have Detroit Style Pizza, this place is reasonably priced with ample portions. NOTE: there seems to be an error on Airbnb, it's showing on the map at Queen St W, but this place is on Queen St E.
45 locals recommend
Descendant Detroit Style Pizza
1168 Queen St EIf you gotta have Detroit Style Pizza, this place is reasonably priced with ample portions. NOTE: there seems to be an error on Airbnb, it's showing on the map at Queen St W, but this place is on Queen St E.
Illstyl3 Sammies
300 Richmond St WBest Philly Cheesesteaks in Toronto, hands down.
One of the best places for late night food, and also one of the best for Afghan cuisine in general.
Kabul Express
126 Dundas St EOne of the best places for late night food, and also one of the best for Afghan cuisine in general.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
81 Church StRespectable a-la-cart BBQ place.
Gyubee Japanese Grill (Dundas)
157 Dundas St WFor AYCE BBQ
Ibrahim B.B.Q. Shawarma
1967 Lawrence Ave EIf you need a delicious Shawarma at 4am, where else can you go?
If you can put up with non-existent customer service and lack of English speaking servers, their BBQ whole fish might just be the most amazing thing you've ever tasted.
刘公烤鱼 Papa Spicy
339 Spadina Ave.If you can put up with non-existent customer service and lack of English speaking servers, their BBQ whole fish might just be the most amazing thing you've ever tasted.