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Toronto Cravings Hub: best restaurants in Toronto

Written by Rex Viloria | Jul 13, 2025 6:10:07 PM

Have you ever experienced a weird craving, then search for the best restaurant near me and it shows a lot of good places to try and hard to decide? Hello, hello to your cravings! Welcome to Toronto Cravings Hub - explore the best restaurants in Toronto. The city of Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world and has a lot of flavours to offer - whether you’re trying to find the best restaurants in Toronto with a view, the best vegan restaurants in Toronto, best Asian restaurants in Toronto, this is the right blog for you.

Looking for the Best Restaurants in Toronto?

3 best restaurants UNVEILED... 

The city's richness of flavours is epic - surely not sure where to go but do not waste time. The city has something for every craving you're looking for even if it seems like it's possible to believe that nothing stands out - all are the best. 

1. Pumpernickel's: unhide one of the best vegan restaurants in Toronto

Kale yourself at Pumpernickel’s, located at 30 Adelaide St East, one of the best restaurants in Toronto with vegan options that balances flavor, freshness, and healthy choices. The vibrant colours of their salads are made with love and freshest ingredients. Whether you’re in for a quick breakfast, to-go lunch, or snack break with friends, and corporate catering, you can count on Pumpernickel’s with wholesome meals and platters made from scratch to customize your dietary options such as vegan, vegetarian, halal, dairy-free and gluten-free.

Must Try:

Colorful salad bowls with crisp greens and bold dressings and will never be boring to eat. Some of the favorites for only CAD 17.00:

  • The Mighty Kale Bowl: kale caesar, coleslaw, beets, spiced chickpeas, quinoa, tabouli
  • The Super Fusion Bowl: pickled slaw, roasted eggplant, cauliflower, sweet potato, edamame, on bed of red and white quinoa w/ chili soy vinaigrette on side
  • The Plentiful Bowl: mixed greens, quinoa, pasta salad, couscous, tabouli

Sandwiches thoroughly layered with textures and flavors. Their menu is stacked with options that satisfy every craving and perfect for any time of day (CAD 12.95 each)

  • Feta Avocado (Vegan): hummus, feta, avocado, onion sprouts, pickled onions, arugula, tomatoes & roasted red pepper mayo
  • Caprese (Vegan): ripened tomatoes, fresh bocconcini, arugula, olive tapenade & pesto

Platters

  • Veggie & Dip Platter: assortment of fresh vegetables & home-made dips | CAD 75.00
  • Grilled Vegetable Platter: mixed platter of grilled vegetables served with optional add-on of pitas, assorted breads & hummus | CAD 70.00 - CAD 105.00

At Pumpernickel's, each ingredient is treated with care that makes the food taste better. They are crafting food that is extremely tasty and fresh, and every bite matters. The customer service is also great.

 

2. Aera: discover one of the best restaurants in Toronto with a view? 

Aera is located at 8 Spadina Ave, where you can relax, eat good food, have fun, and laugh because the wine is aged longer than your friend’s relationship. Aera is one of the best restaurants in Toronto with a view featuring city lights, classy art of fine dining, an expansive seasonal rooftop patio, and skies at 38th floor considering one of the best restaurants near CN Tower's scenic view (not higher than your bill and it doesn't require a payment plan) with exceptional design and culinary innovation.   

Their menu of elevated classics and steakhouse favourites is paired with a luxuriously appointed cocktail bar and sushi counter.

Must Try:

  • A5 Japanese Kagoshima Prefecture Wagyu: 6oz for CAD 165.00
  • Canadian Prime Ribeye: 16oz for CAD 135.00 | 24oz for CAD 185.00
  • Canadian Prime Striploin: 10oz for CAD 85.00
  • Oysters Rockefeller: two oysters, spinach, gruyère | CAD 28.00
  • Steak Tartare: capers, b&b pickles, kewpie, confit egg yolk, melba toast | CAD 29.00
  • Chilled broccoli spears (Vegetarian): green goddess, tarragon, avocado, baby gem, crispy wild rice | CAD 21.00
  • Stuffed Chicken Breast: truffled mushroom stuffing, forestière sauce | CAD 46.00
  • Dry-aged Beef burger:  aged cheddar, tomato, pickles, caramelized onion
    served with fries | CAD 34.00
  • Rigatoncini (Vegetarian):  tomato, roasted peppers, burrata cream, basil | CAD 36.00
  • Pepper-glaze Cauliflower:  rice & grain pilaf, tomato, citrus, sesame | CAD 32.00
  • Maritime Lobster Spaghetti: tomato bisque, basil, lobster butter | CAD 52.00
  • Sushi Bar: Sashimi, Nigiri, Maki
Aera is not just satisfying your food cravings but also your cravings of an amazing memorable night out with Toronto's beautiful panoramic city view. 

 

3. Gyu-Kaku: one of the best Asian restaurants in Toronto 

Gyu-Kaku, is located at 81 Church St. Have you ever wondered why it is hard to move out when you visit an Asian cuisine? Because rice may ghost you, noodles tied to you, curry may not hurry you! Gyu-kaku is one of the best Asian restaurants in Toronto featuring fire through grills, an Asian cuisine that will not disappoint you.

 

Must Try: Gyu-Kaku's Courses Menu (packed with many of Gyu-Kaku's most popular items and save up to 20%) 

  • Value Course (Good for 2 People): starters are Gyu-Kaku salad, miso soup, white rice, edamame; bbq items are Susiyaki bone-in kalbi, Yaki-shabu beef, toro beef, angus beef rib, Umakara pork, chicken, assorted vegetables | CAD 86.00
  • Meat Lover's (Good for 2 People): starters are Gyu-Kaku salad, miso soup, white rice, edamame, Gyu-sushi, Japanese chicken karaage; bbq items are Umakara rib eye, Yaki-shabu beef, New York steak, toro beef, premium sirloin, bistro hanger steak | CAD 96.00
  • Meat Variety (Good for 3 people): starters are Gyu-Kaku salad, miso soup, white rice, edamame, Gyu-sushi, cheese corn butter, fried calamari; bbq items are Umakara rib eye, Yaki-shabu beef, Toro beef, chicken basil, pork belly, harami in secret pot, kalbi chuck rib, garlic mushroom | CAD 130.00
  • Gyu-Kaku Feast (Good for 6 people): starters are Gyu-Kaku salad, spicy tofu, chigae soup, beef sukiyaki, bibimbap, Gyu-sushi, edamame, fried pork gyoza, dumplings; bbq items are prime kalbi short rib, Harami skirt steak, filet mignon, premium sirloin, Yaki-shabu beef, pork belly, shrimp, assorted vegetables | CAD 250.00

Extra bites of: 

  • Takoyaki: fried octopus fritters drizzled with Takoyaki sauce and Japanese mayo, topped with crushed bonito flakes and green onions | CAD 8.95
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls: mixed vegetables rolled in a light wonton wrapper and fried | CAD 8.45
  • Miso Chilli Wings: chicken wings coated in sweet and spicy miso chilli sauce | CAD 11.00
  • Black Pepper Wings: fresh-fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet and soy and black pepper sauce | CAD 11.00
  • Gyu-sushi: premium roast beef, Japanese shoyu bbq sauce, and kuki-wasabi on the side | 2pcs for CAD 6.95 / 4pcs for CAD 13.45
  • Spicy Tuna Volcano: spicy tuna on crispy fried rice, drizzled with Japanese shoyu bbq sauce | CAD 8.95
  • Spicy Addicting Cucumber: crunchy cucumbers in a slightly spicy crunchy chilli garlic dressing | CAD 6.45
  • Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings: juicy fried pork dumplings served with citrus ponzu | CAD 7.45
  • Japanese Chicken Karaage: juicy Japanese fried chicken served with chilli mayo sauce | CAD 7.45
  • Chilli & Yuzu Roast Beef: Gyu-Kaku signature roast beef topped with crunchy chilli garlic yuzu oil | CAD 11.00

Spending with Gyu-kaku's value courses is worth the price. The meats are marinated well. The vibe is modern and cozy that is perfect for group dining and date nights. You'll surely enjoy their great service.

 

And there you have discovered some of the best restaurants in Toronto - made you wanna bite some of the food "images" and your cravings still not truly satisfied. Stay hungry!

 


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