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The List - Best in Toronto
The Royal Chinese Restaurant 避風塘小炒 is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

1. The Royal Chinese Restaurant 避風塘小炒

7.8
3587 Sheppard Ave E (Birchmount Rd), Toronto, ON
Chinese Restaurant · Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan · 11 tips and reviews
Hollywood Gelato is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

2. Hollywood Gelato

8.5
1640 Bayview Ave (at Manor Rd. E.), Toronto, ON
Ice Cream Parlor · Davisville · 44 tips and reviews
Chinese Dumpling House 真東北餃子館 is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

3. Chinese Dumpling House 真東北餃子館

6.3
3636 Steeles Ave. E Unit 112/113, Markham, ON
Dumpling Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Damas Grillhouse & Juice Bar is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

4. Damas Grillhouse & Juice Bar

8.3
1795 Victoria Park Ave (Lawrence), Toronto, ON
Mediterranean Restaurant · Wexford · 10 tips and reviews

5. Chatime 日出茶太

7.9
132 Dundas St W (btwn Bay & University), Toronto, ON
Bubble Tea Shop · 60 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Roasted Milk with Grass Jelly is amazing. Never had grass jelly so fresh. Having said that should try other stuff. Pudding is excellent too but not my thing

6. Paldo Gangsan 팔도강산

7.4
694 Bloor St. W (at Clinton St.), Toronto, ON
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 11 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: absolutely amazing pork bone soup combo. Feeds 2.5. Super cheap even with 5 beers.

7. SOMA chocolatemaker

9.4
443 King St. W, Toronto, ON
Dessert Shop · Fashion District · 76 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Mayan Hot Chocolate is amazing. Custom chocolate bars amazing. Need to try gelato

8. Terroni

8.8
720 Queen St. W (at Claremont St.), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Appetizer combo special has always been impressive

9. Manic Coffee

8.6
426 College Street (at Bathurst), Toronto, ON
Café · Downtown Toronto · 82 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: The gelato here is made totally in house and excellent. Flavours vary, try before you buy. Pistachio and earl grey were both fantastic

10. Utopia Cafe & Grill

7.8
586 College St. (at Clinton St.), Toronto, ON
American Restaurant · Palmerston · 80 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Utopia nachos are amazing

11. Dutch Dreams

8.3
36 Vaughan Rd. (btwn Ellsworth Ave. & Hocken Ave.), Toronto, ON
Ice Cream Parlor · 59 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Best....chocolate....ice cream....ever

Pioneer is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

12. Pioneer

5.3
1292 Dupont St, Toronto, ON
Fuel Station · 15 tips and reviews

13. Bar Hop

8.6
391 King St W (at Charlotte St), Toronto, ON
Beer Bar · Entertainment District · 108 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: The fish and chips (and chips), made with Ruffles and rice crispier, is actually amazing! Just wish there was a bit more fish...

14. John's Chinese BBQ Restaurant 敍香園

6.4
328 Highway 7 E, Unit 10-11 (at Chalmers Rd), Richmond Hill, ON
Chinese Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: The special BBQ Pork / cha siu is amazing. They roast it upon order. At $25, kinda pricey but worth it

15. The Lakeview Restaurant

1132 Dundas St. W (at Ossington Ave.), Toronto, ON
Diner · 160 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Best Onion Rings I've ever had

16. Queen Margherita Pizza

7.5
1402 Queen St. E (at Greenwood Ave.), Toronto, ON
Pizzeria · 56 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Maybe the best pizza I've had. The mozzarella cheese used is amazing, as is the light and crispy crust. A bit big for one person. App salad is excellent too. Dessert can be skipped.

17. Maxim's Cafe and Patisserie

5.9
676 Finch Ave E (btwn Leslie St & Bayview Ave), Toronto, ON
Café · Bayview Woods - Steeles · 10 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Best cakes ever, coming from a non-cake guy. Try any of the Meringues, or strawberry shortcake. Meals aren't bad either, good consistency pasta.

18. Big Smoke Burger

8.2
573 King St W (at Portland St.), Toronto, ON
Burger Joint · Fashion District · 64 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Burger is simple but all the elements are combined fantastically. Fries are fresh and excellent. I love this place, I'm here every week.

19. Grand Electric

1330 Queen St W (at Brock St), Toronto, ON
Mexican Restaurant · Parkdale · 142 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Tuna Ceviche .. Omg!!

20. Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine 凱龍船

160 East Beaver Creek Rd (at York Blvd), Richmond Hill, ON
Cantonese Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Probably best dim sum ever had. Chicken feet, cha siu rice roll, and others yet to try. Terrible parking. Make reservations noon or later to avoid the crazy crowd

21. Bar Isabel

9.1
797 College Street, Toronto, ON
Tapas Restaurant · 112 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Grilled octopus is amazing. Ceviche is very good. Great cocktails, look out for the specials. Older Flame is nice.

Cocktail Bar is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

22. Cocktail Bar

8.7
923 Dundas St W (at Bellwoods Ave), Toronto, ON
Cocktail Bar · 38 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Best Manhattan in the city

23. Le Sélect Bistro

8.8
432 Wellington St W (at Spadina Ave), Toronto, ON
French Restaurant · Fashion District · 83 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Small portions and kinda pricey, but great authentic French bistro vibe and maybe the best eggs Benedict I've had

Home Of The Brave is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

24. Home Of The Brave

589 King St W (at Portland St.), Toronto, ON
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 68 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Fried chicken sandwich: Crispy, juicy & fatty, on a soft sesame bun, w/grated lettuce and mayo, as it should be. Comes with the chickenfoot so you know it's legit. Amazing.

25. Home Of The Brave

589 King St W (at Portland St.), Toronto, ON
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 68 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Bucket of Bones ribs are eye-rollingly flavorful and tender. Yet to find better in Toronto. Amazing.

26. Fresco's Fish & Chips

7.9
213 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON
Fish and Chips Shop · Kensington Market · 33 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had.

27. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka らーめん山頭火

8.3
91 Dundas St E (at Church St), Toronto, ON
Ramen Restaurant · Downtown Toronto · 121 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: New favorite ramen. Noodles are firm. Shio is full of savoury pork flavour. Thick but not too thick, nor is it too salty. Just flavour. Toroniku ramen with fatty pork cheek is super tasty.

28. Electric Mud BBQ

5 Brock Ave, Toronto, ON
BBQ Joint · Parkdale · 72 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: The sweet smoky sauce on the Pork Ribs hits you first. The savoury, spicy flavour of the meat hits you next. Excellent.

Electric Mud BBQ is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

29. Electric Mud BBQ

5 Brock Ave, Toronto, ON
BBQ Joint · Parkdale · 72 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Beef ribs. Omg. Juicy with pockets of gelatinous fatty flavour, more of a brisket off the bone than the rib you may be expecting.

30. DaiLo

7.8
503 College St. (Palmerston Blvd), Toronto, ON
Asian Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Silken tofu is great. Tofu so soft it's not even a solid. Smoked miso pairs well with sweetened mushroom and seaweed

DaiLo is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

31. DaiLo

7.8
503 College St. (Palmerston Blvd), Toronto, ON
Asian Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Whole fried trout is amazing. Eat all the bones. Great value at $30, for a trendy hipster joint like this.

Bonjour Brioche is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

32. Bonjour Brioche

8.4
812 Queen St. E. (at Degrassi St.), Toronto, ON
Bakery · Riverdale · 87 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Peameal bacon is excellent. Croissant is also great. Put an egg benny on top and you have a winner

Bobbette & Belle is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

33. Bobbette & Belle

8.9
1121 Queen St East (at Bertmount), Toronto, ON
Bakery · Leslieville · 39 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Best cupcake I've ever had. Not overpoweringly sweet like other places. Cream, fresh and smooth, lighter than air.

Patria is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

34. Patria

8.5
478 King St. W (btwn Spadina Ave. & Brant St.), Toronto, ON
Spanish Restaurant · Fashion District · 70 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Patria Paella is excellent, albeit a touch salty. Perfectly cooked Spanish rice infused with seafood and tomato. Feeds 3-4. Quantity of food at this restaurant was impressive given the caliber.

35. Beerbistro

8.8
18 King St. E (at Yonge St.), Toronto, ON
Gastropub · St. Lawrence · 130 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Their steak frites is excellent. Fresh tasty slightly curry sliced fries. Delicious juicy steak. A medium-rare is a truly legit medium rare.

36. Terroni

8.8
720 Queen St. W (at Claremont St.), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Fresh pasta and really good pizza. Try the clam spaghetti!

Le Petit Déjeuner is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

37. Le Petit Déjeuner

8.2
191 King St E (at George St), Toronto, ON
Breakfast Spot · St. Lawrence · 115 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Both the crispy waffles and the house whipped cream are light and amazing

38. Terroni

8.8
720 Queen St. W (at Claremont St.), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: House bread and olive oil is actually quite excelleny

Bar Raval is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

39. Bar Raval

9.0
505 College St (Palmerston Blvd), Toronto, ON
Tapas Restaurant · Little Italy · 71 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Dolce de Leche and Crispy Jamon donut is amazing!!!

40. Bar Raval

9.0
505 College St (Palmerston Blvd), Toronto, ON
Tapas Restaurant · Little Italy · 71 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Cafe Raval is excellent. Like a very subtle mocha with more going on

41. Cocktail Bar

8.7
923 Dundas St W (at Bellwoods Ave), Toronto, ON
Cocktail Bar · 38 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: the Big in Japan (sesame oil?) and Gold Fashioned (popcorn butter?) are not just unique but also delicious. It's not easy to be original and also good. amazing.

Teppan Kenta 鉄板健太 is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

42. Teppan Kenta 鉄板健太

24 Wellesley St. W. (at St. Nicholas St.), Toronto, ON
Japanese Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Hidden behind a Rabbas is one of Toronto's best izakayas. Yakisoba (fried egg noodle) and Karaage (fried chicken) are amazing

43. Magic Noodle 大槐樹

6.6
2190 McNicoll Ave (at Midland Ave), Scarborough, ON
Chinese Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Authentic Chinese sliced and pulled noodle. The real deal. Not many such places in Toronto i don't think, and this might be the best.

44. Kid Icarus

8.9
205 Augusta Ave. (Denison Square), Toronto, ON
Arts and Crafts Store · Kensington Market · 10 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Delightful handmade cards and stuff

Rose & Sons is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

45. Rose & Sons

176 Dupont Street (St. George St), Toronto, ON
American Restaurant · The Annex · 41 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Fried chicken on short stack of pancakes with sour cherries and whipped cream. Reputation for tasty fried chicken was well earned. Amazing!!!!

Bakerbots Baking is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

46. Bakerbots Baking

8.7
205 Delaware Ave. (at Bloor St. W), Toronto, ON
Cupcake Shop · 58 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Delicious cake! Will be back for more

JaBistro is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

47. JaBistro

8.9
222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON
Sushi Restaurant · Entertainment District · 73 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Might be the best nigiri I've had in Toronto. $27 for 7 pieces is pricey, but worth it. Can't wait to try the kyukyoku

Dark Horse Espresso Bar is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

48. Dark Horse Espresso Bar

8.3
215 Spadina Ave (at Sullivan St.), Toronto, ON
Coffee Shop · 170 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: After all these years, this deep dark latte is still my favourite in Toronto.

49. RYUS Noodle Bar

33 Baldwin St. (Danforth), Toronto, ON
Ramen Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Ryus has been slowly and quietly gaining popularity over the years with its consistently high quality across its diverse menu. #3 ramen in Toronto...maybe #2.

Miku is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

50. Miku

9.0
10 Bay St (at Queens Quay W), Toronto, ON
Japanese Restaurant · Harbourfront · 52 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Earns it's reputation. Up there with JaBistro as maybe best nigiri in Toronto for the price. Miku roll and Oshi sushi are just ok.

Kingyo Izakaya is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

51. Kingyo Izakaya

51B Winchester St. (at Broadcast Ln.), Toronto, ON
Japanese Restaurant · Cabbagetown · 55 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Mackerel Battera is excellent. Big chunks of seated fish on dense blocks of rice

52. Pilot Coffee Roasters

8.9
983 Queen St E (at Pape Ave), Toronto, ON
Coffee Shop · Leslieville · 80 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Might be my new favorite if it wasn't so far. Big bro latte....yum

Bobbette & Belle is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

53. Bobbette & Belle

8.9
1121 Queen St East (at Bertmount), Toronto, ON
Bakery · Leslieville · 39 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Hot chocolate with marshmallow is really really good. What you expect in this classic drink, just done extremely well.

Millie Patisserie & Creamery is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

54. Millie Patisserie & Creamery

7.8
12 Oxley Street, Unit 101 (Spadina Ave), Toronto, ON
Dessert Shop · Entertainment District · 11 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Matcha crepe cake was excellent. Dusting of actual green tea was a smart finish.

Pho Tien Thanh is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

55. Pho Tien Thanh

8.5
57 Ossington Ave. (at Queen St. W.), Toronto, ON
Vietnamese Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews

56. Kingyo Izakaya

51B Winchester St. (at Broadcast Ln.), Toronto, ON
Japanese Restaurant · Cabbagetown · 55 tips and reviews
Kingyo Izakaya is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

57. Kingyo Izakaya

51B Winchester St. (at Broadcast Ln.), Toronto, ON
Japanese Restaurant · Cabbagetown · 55 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Bokkake Udon (not a typo) is hard to describe. Slimy, sweet, savoury....and good!!

Colette Grand Café is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

58. Colette Grand Café

550 Wellington St. W (Bathurst st.), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Fashion District · 47 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: Poached cod is small but fantastic. Great texture, almost like a half-raw scallop, in a white wine sauce

59. Byblos Toronto

9.2
11 Duncan St (at Pearl St), Toronto, ON
Mediterranean Restaurant · Entertainment District · 96 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: It's been a long time since I've ordered 6 items at a restaurant and had them all come out great. Excellent. Will definitely be back

Richmond Station is one of The List - Best in Toronto.

60. Richmond Station

9.1
1 Richmond Street West (Yonge Street), Toronto, ON
American Restaurant · Financial District · 117 tips and reviews

Ian L.Ian Leung: All the food is pretty great, and the almost tartar-raw burger is high quality and delicious