Best Asian Food Restaurants in Toronto

"If you wish to have a taste of a cross between Asian cuisine and modern takes in Toronto, DaiLo, a French-inspired Chinese snack-bar, one of the best South Asian restaurant in Toronto, and dim sum counter can be your perfect place. Its coupe-style seating and cushioned seats with delightful and casual Asian ambiance can be your ideal meal destination. Big Mac Bao, Hakka Brown Wontons, Grilled Korean Ribs, all you can have accompanied with wine or beer of your choice."

"For a truly amazing takeout experience (and some of the best Chinese food in the city) be sure to try out Dailo’s near Kensington Market. DaiLo is Cantonese slang for “big brother,” a term of endearment to show respect and love to an elder. The New Asian menu here not only pays tribute to the ways and tastes of older Chinese cultures and generations, but it also brings in a French perspective while recognizing the importance of sustainable ingredients."

"Not because it’s bad, but because it’s a gimmick and you know how it’s going to taste. Save your appetite for the menu’s wealth of creative and intricate flavor combinations — like chunks of watermelon fried in a wafer-thin batter and topped with pork floss, or Hakka wontons in brown butter. If dining in a group, absolutely save room for a whole trout that’s been filleted, fried, and reassembled on a platter with sweet, salty, and spicy dipping sauces."

"Of all the delicious Plants locations in the city, Planta on Queen takes the cake. They’ve got a gorgeous Asian-inspired menu loaded with vegan version of classic dishes you’re sure to love. From their incredible ahi watermelon nigiri sushi to their delicious dim sum brunch, there is seriously no going wrong here."

"Planta is one of those friendly vegan spots that can sway even your meat-loving friends. And it’s been a Toronto mainstay for years now. Aside from their beautiful plant-based dishes, the interior of Planta restaurants also wows, so no surprise that their patio situation is also on point."

"We absolutely love everything that is going on over at Planta. There is not a single boring spot to be found on the interior of this delectable plant-based resto. Even the chairs are dope!"

"Koganei is located on Highway 7 in Woodbridge, Ontario and is an upscale Japanese Seafood restaurant. The service is friendly and all the food is created with fresh ingredients and presented with a cutting edge creative flare. Koganei provides catering services that can accommodate up to 130 people...See more"

"Koganei is located on Highway 7 in Woodbridge, Ontario and is an upscale Japanese Seafood restaurant. The service is friendly and all the food is created with fresh ingredients and presented with a cutting edge creative flare. Koganei provides catering services that can accommodate up to 130 people...See More"

"You can get there by car and enjoy your meal at home thanks to their delivery service. Restaurants, Japanese Restaurants"

"As one of Toronto’s first Asian-style vegan restaurants, Buddha Vegan has been a top spot in the city for awhile. They’re known for their delicious and healthy plant-based eats, covering menu items from soups to fried rice and noodles to everything in between. A meal from here is sure to satisfy your every craving!"

"Come down to Buddha’s Vegetarian Restaurant to savour some Hong Kong style vegan and vegetarian food. This place has been serving up regional specialities like imitation duck since 1991, and they’re every bit as satisfying and delicious as the meat-filled counterparts. 666 Dundas St W | website"

"Buddha’s Vegan Restaurant has been around forever – since 1991!. They used to be Buddha’s Vegetarian, but they’ve always been a predominantly vegan establishment, so the name change reflects this better. It’s one of Toronto’s oldest vegan Asian restaurants and it’s beloved by many."

"This Vietnamese food joint is among the most popular and visited South Asian restaurants in Toronto. The best part of this compact food joint is that a live kitchen is attached where foodies can explore the first and last of a dish being made, and foodies can have authentic Vietnamese cuisine tasted. One can wine and dine here, courtesy to a bar attached to them."

"With a Leslieville and Riverdale location, you’ll only find a patio at the tranquil and hidden Queen Street locale. If your family enjoys phở, banh cuon and bun cha, this Vietnamese restaurant featuring dishes from the North will please your taste buds. If it’s your first time, you can’t go wrong ordering the house Pho."

"230 Commerce Valley Dr E Unit 1, Markham, Ontario L3T 7Y3 CanadaChinese, AsianLunch, DinnerTakeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Reservations, Serves Alcohol+1 905-707-8388http://www.congeequeen.com"

"Really good menu and quality dishes for Cantonese style Chinese food. Huge portions per order, so it's always worth doing "family style" with others. They also have a BBQ section for pork, duck and chicken."

"For those nights when you can't decide if you want Chinese or Mexican (if there are those nights), Chino Locos is a dream come true. Even if you can't decide what you feel like, the word "dream" still applies here. Exceptionally good burritos with unexpected ingredients."

"7 No other creature has been monopolized in the name of food as often as the unicorn. Edible odes to the mythical beast have included sparkly cakes, lattes, milkshakes and toast. Taiyaki NYC, a Big Apple–based Japanese dessert chain that’s now in T.O., has doubled up on the creature feature by filling a freshly baked fish-shaped waffle cone with a swirl of sprinkle-coated soft-serve, finishing it off with twee ears and an alicorn (yes, that’s the proper name for the spiralled uni-horn) made of fondant."

"One of my go-to photo spots in Toronto is Graffiti Alley – you can’t really go wrong with some cool murals as a backdrop for your Instagram photos. Graffiti Alley is home to some of the most street art in Toronto, and you’ll find plenty of people snapping photos here on a nice summer day. Which means there’s pretty much always someone there to help you take photos!"

"If you didn’t know Graffiti Alley existed you’d probably drive right by it, which is part of what makes this edgy spot even more fun to explore. Located in an alleyway sandwiched between Augusta Avenue and hip Queen Street West, there’s about one kilometre of ever-changing street art including pieces by local favourite Uber 5000."

"See graffiti artists in action at Graffiti Alley, one of the most Instagrammable spots in the city!. The alley stretches a half a mile right off of Spandina Avenue."

"Lab Sense is a futuristic ice cream shop that prepares their ice cream and frozen desserts using liquid nitrogen. Not only is it unique, but they’ve definitely modelled themselves to be an instagram photo app spot. Inside Lab Sense you’ll find a pink flower wall at the front of the shop, and at the back you’ll find a ball pit!"

"Funnel Cake Express is a popular dessert restaurant in Toronto that specializes in serving theme park and carnival favourite, finger-licking-good funnel cakes. The shareable dessert features a crunchy and chewy donut batter, deep fried into a circular disk. The sweet treat is then topped with soft serve ice cream and a variety of toppings such as strawberries or crushed Oreos."

"19 Don’t wait for the CNE for a funnel cake fix—just head to this dessert shop at Yonge and Wellesley. The Bullet is a tangle of deep-fried dough, dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar and topped with a beautiful blob of sweet strawberries, a swirl of soft-serve and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. And it’s a personal-size treat, so you know what that means: no sharesies."

"With a name like “Off the Hook“, you wouldn’t expect to find many vegan options. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth!. While this is a seafood restaurant, there are lots of plant-based offerings on the menu and they’re all clearly marked with a V."