Saha International Cuisine

1.9 km

Nice place. Just buy..Basic products, nice environment. Convenient location. Good for Indian food…read moregrocery items...

Al Premium Food Mart

Huge selection of Asian grocery options and a lot of fresh seafood. Have a variety of stuff and…read morethey're at a decent price given today's economy. Service could be slightly improved coz there aren't a lot of people to help you find things but they keep the place clean most of the time which is great!

My review is about Filipino section of food, their Fish soap (Pakseu) why they don't clean th fish…read morebefore cooking. Scale of fish is all attach. They should clean the fish properly before cooking . I will not buy food from there again.

Included Chicken Fried Rice, Oxtail, Curry Lamb, and Hot and Sour Soup

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Included Chicken Fried Rice, Oxtail, Curry Lamb, and Hot and Sour Soup

Maeli Market

Maeli Market is a conceptional store of GuaHua market, a very popular Taiwanese-imported goods…read moreretailer in Canada. It has an array of common goods you can see in a grocery store of Taiwan. The most special thing of it is that it has a kitchen that provides Taiwanese food. You can buy Taiwanese-style Bento (lunchbox). We ordered fried chicken and pork chop bentos this time. The fried food was very chripsy and flavourful. The rice was cooked very delicately, just like how Taiwanese chefs do. They were a bit pricy but it's invaluable to let people from Taiwan to feel the sense of reminiscence of hometown.

Lovely Taiwanese market, lots of drinks, snacks and instant noodles I don't see at other…read moresupermarkets. Friendly service, they also serve hot food Parking is free if you spend $15+ They have a small area to eat when you purchase hot food. Very clean, spacious and lots of unique items

Maeli Market - store

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Food Depot International

If you love European food. Not just from one country, but from numerous ones, this is the place to…read morego. Prices are good compared to similar stores. With regular and seasonal options. Love this place. Just bought Stollen, with Marzipan, and Dominos chocolate squares, along with Fidorka's. Also some Asbach chocolates. Love it!

Cute, family-run grocery store that reminded me of Brandt (Mississauga) or a condensed version of…read moreStarsky. Right around the corner from Ikea Etobicoke with limited parking spots out in front. Older German lady was soo cute when I asked her what forms of payment they take. And contrary to my assumption of being cash-only, they accept all forms of payment even AMEX! I'll definitely go back 'cause I love exploring ethnic grocery stores. I wish I knew more about cheeses 'cause this place has A LOT of it!

Get yer Advent calendars from the people who invented them.

Tinned fish yum.

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I find this fish highly addictive.

Farm Boy

4.6

(5 reviews)

13.6 km

Farm Boy is always a delight to shop at! The produce is fresh and high-quality, and the variety is…read moreamazing -- from fruits and veggies to ready-to-eat meals and specialty items. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the store has a bright, clean, and welcoming atmosphere. Prices can be a bit higher than regular grocery stores, but the quality and experience are worth it. Personally, my motivation to grab fresh stuff from Farm Boy is simple -- whenever I'm on the treadmill at the gym, I see Farm Boy right in front of me, and it makes me go every time I need something. Highly recommend for anyone who loves fresh, local, and well-curated food!

I went there late on the first day but f my visit to Toronto from NYC. They have a lot of selection…read morebut the hot stuff were all gone. Looks like a Whole Food setup.

Escalator to 2nd floor entrance

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South Asiyan Supermarket

23.3 km

Went looking for a specific root vegetable for a planting experiment and they couldn't have been…read morenicer I really wasn't 100% positive that I was on the right track and the gentleman who assisted me was so helpful and friendly, went out of his way to get me what I wanted. So much variety, lots of grocery items offered Small but mighty little shop

Shop Malaysia

8.8 km

Great place for your in store shopping or online Malaysian food needs. They run out of favourites…read morelike pandan kaya and pandan everything quickly. I scored a package of real krupuk today. Great selection.

Pandan Kaya (pandan coconut jam)

Dried anchovies and dried shrimp

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Drinks on sale

El Rincon Guerrerense

8.9 km

An amazing little shop on the Danforth that has a wide assortment of Mexican imported products…read more Get everything you need for your taco Tuesdays. I was just walking by and they happened to be giving away some free tacos, and who could resist?!?! (I'm sure this isn't a regular thing they I don't think?) Anyways, that was tastier than most $10 taco platters I've had at restaurants. I ended up buying a selection of salsas I haven't seen before and some hot sauce. Check it out if you need make a boost to your mexican feast night.

Bestco

4.8

(4 reviews)

13.9 km

I was so excited when I found out Bestco was opening in downtown! They have a really great…read moreselection from Asian snacks, ice cream, and standard groceries to seasonal items like mooncakes. Prices are comparable (if not cheaper) than the supermarkets in Chinatown, which is a huge plus. They also have a hot bar where you can grab food by the pound. Most of the options are deep fried, so not the healthiest, but it hits the spot if you need something quick, definitely gives Panda Express vibes. On top of that, there's a small skincare section with decent prices and even some Jellycats tucked in (so cute!). Downstairs, there's a little boba shop. I tried their cheese grape drink, which was not too sweet and came with fun jelly toppings. Overall, I'm really happy to have Bestco nearby and will definitely be doing most of my grocery shopping here.

Finally! I've been eagerly awaiting the opening of this incredible grocery store and today was the…read moreday! Fresh produce, meats, and seafood. Dried goods, frozen foods, kitchenware. Health/beauty products and toys?! The second floor footprint is huge! They have organized the space and truly maximized all the square footage. The shelves are all fully stocked with products that have been meticulously placed. Rows upon rows of beverages, snacks, instant noodles, etc. You'll find a variety of mostly East Asian (Chinese, Korean, Japanese) and other multicultural foods. Who needs a $388 cuboid watermelon? Staff are eager to assist the best they can. The current grand opening promo is spend $100 and get a $10 voucher. If you were one of the first 100 people in the store today, you received a $20 voucher. Welcome to the neighbourhood! I've been telling everyone I know!

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Arz Fine Foods

This is an excellent Middle Eastern grocery store that also has an in-house bakery, hot food…read moresection, and small area to eat / dine in. They carry all of the Middle Eastern household grocery staples: different varieties of pita bread, dates, figs (both dried and fresh), bulgur (different coarseness levels), tahini, hummus, babbaghanoush, labneh, dried fruits and nuts, olives, etc. Product quality for both the produce and dried goods is EXCELLENT. They carry a lot of international products that might not be as easily found in other chain supermarkets. Arz Fine Foods also manufactures, packages, and sells a lot of their own branded products, ranging from chopped and packed produce (e.g. parsley, salads) to pita bread and jams. Their bakery / sweets section offers a variety of different baklavas, freshly made knafeh, Turkish delights, and more. The hot food section allows you to order on the spot and they make it fresh. Menu includes manakeesh, grilled items, and sides (rice, potatoes, mixed vegetables, tabbouleh, etc.). There are a few very small tables if you wish to dine in. In the other section with readily prepared foods, there are mujaddara (rice & lentils with fried onions), arnabeet (charred cauliflower), grilled eggplant, dolma (stuffed grape vine leaves), stuffed cabbage rolls, falafels, mutabal, and more -- a lot of my favourite Middle Eastern vegetarian and vegan food items! There is free parking available right outside in the parameters of the supermarket, but the parking space is tight and always packed. Turnover for parking spots is quite fast though (we never had to wait more than 2 minutes to get a spot). The interior of the supermarket is quite small, crammed, and always busy. But everyone seems to always be courteous enough to make room for each other and let each other pass. The lineup for cashier (using a common line) may seem long at times, but it moves fast. The cashiers work at lightning speed.

Arz Fine Foods has a fresh and flavourful offering of authentic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean…read morecuisine, delivering a diverse range of products from fresh produce and Halal meats to an extensive bakery. They have an extensive selection of pita bread, baklava, and cookies, as well as their delicious prepared foods like shawarma and various dips. The best part is how affordable their prices are to match the quality of what they offer. Highly really recommend if you are in Scarborough to check them out.

Excellent little baklava with delicious pistachio and rose water flavor. Great Osmalia walnut and coconut macaroon too!

Baklava Wonderland

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Som Tum Jinda

4.4

(87 reviews)

12.1 km

So busy on a Thursday! Not a big place but filled with people. Their known for their papaya salads…read moreand get ready for some heat! Lol Food is good here. But when it gets busy, service is lacking.

its a good option, and its a snazzy little space, if not super comfortable. It can get quite warm…read more I eat and cook lots of thai food, and this was the 4th time I ate Isaan food. It ranked 2nd out of 4 for Isaan food. It was good food, but not in the top 20%. I did try the signature som tam, but I would try a different dish if I went again. I've definitely eaten better som tam, and I think I've made it myself too. Service was attentive but a couple things went awry. This is the only Thai restaurant I can remember where I asked for quite spicy, didn't find it spicy enough, asked for more spice and then what they gave me was the same not spicy. I might go again, but I might not.

Pad See Eew (Rice Noodles with Pork) https://www.instagram.com/the.wanderin.foodie/

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Mango mojito

Bao House

I loved the braised beef noodles, mini fried dumplings as well as the dumplings filled with…read morechocolate! Very affordable as well!

I loved this spot so much and I already want to go back. From the second we walked in, the place…read morefelt really nice. The restaurant is super spacious, modern, and beautifully designed. It has a really clean and sleek interior with nice lighting. Not tons of seating but it has such a nice layout and good atmosphere. We waited for about 10 mins for a table which I think isn't too bad, especially for Toronto. One thing I really liked was how efficient everything was. You order right off the website/QR code at your table which makes the whole process super easy, especially when the restaurant is busy. The service overall was really good too. Food came out quickly, the staff were friendly, and everything felt really organized. Now for the food... SO GOOD. I got the chilli soup dumplings and they were honestly amazing. Probably one of my favourite things I've had in a while. They were super juicy, flavourful, and had the perfect amount of spice. The broth inside was delicious and the dumpling itself was cooked perfectly. I genuinely loved them. I also got the beef and chive dumplings which were fried, and those were sooo good too. Crispy on the outside, really flavourful filling, and just overall done really well. You can tell the food is made fresh and with good quality ingredients. And then for dessert we got the chocolate dumplings... WOW. 10/10. I genuinely can't recommend them enough. They were warm, crispy, chocolatey, and honestly the perfect dessert. Such a fun and unique idea and they tasted even better than I expected. Overall, this place was amazing. Beautiful interior, efficient service, and some really delicious food. Everything we tried was so good and I honestly loved the whole experience. Definitely one of my favourite dumpling spots I've tried in Toronto.

Pan Fried Mini Soup Dumplings (16 for $10.99)

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The Brick Room

4.5

(33 reviews)

13.5 km

I come to the Brick Room a concerning amount of times. They have two locations: Brookfield and…read moreTemperance. It's my pick me up during work hours. They take their time, give attention to their craft. It's not a place you grab and go. You need to truly appreciate it but sitting down and letting the baristas come to you, explain how to consume the coffee drink and then enjoy it. The brick room's interior is covered with red bricks and fun fact - red bricks are great to keep rooms cooler during summer and warmer during winters! I love the intentionality in everything they do.

I tried using Google Maps to find The Brick Room, but it wasn't very helpful. Turns out the café is…read moreright along the path and I could've easily walked straight out of Union Station since it's right next to that entrance. The space itself has a really niche aesthetic and I especially loved the unique window design. I arrived around 10 a.m. and the café was busy but not overwhelming, with a steady flow of people coming and going. I ordered one of their winter specials: an iced matcha with black sesame foam. It was pricey at $10, but honestly one of the best I've ever had. They instruct you to sip the foam first before mixing, and the flavours were bold with just the right amount of sweetness. The service was incredible. They actually brought my drink over, which I wasn't expecting, and when we were done they came by with water and cleared our empty cups. Such a pleasant surprise! All in all, highly recommend this spot. I would come by all the time if I lived nearby.

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Araw araw and ice coffee

The Alley

Trie - the alley trio milk tea. The 3 different (i wanna say) toppings are interesting toping with…read morebasic tea with milk. Good combination! The barista who works here was efficient to deliver the drinks on time and maintained the drinks counter and everything clean. The ambience of this alley is really cozy. If you want to hang out on a date or read something really good place.

My go-to spot whenever I'm in the city. A hidden spot with fresh bubble tea all year round. This…read moreplace is the least busy and their drinks are always spot on with quick customer service. The ambiance is amazing to just have friends together and hang out. I usually go for the winter melon bubble tea it's my go-to definitely recommend it.

Royal No.9 Milk Tea ($6.50, special $3.25)

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Emma's Country Kitchen

I'd been hearing about how superb Emma's Country Kitchen is for the better part of a decade and yet…read morewe only just recently made the trek to check it out. The place was more than worth the wait, as it turns out. And it's still doing extremely well, given how busy it was and how long we had to wait for a table (almost a full half hour!) We knew going in that we had to try a few of the joint's most famous dishes, the Cinnamon Bun Pancakes, the Breakwich, and Emma's BLT. It was clearly way, way too much food but everything was so good that I had zero regrets. In particular, those pancakes are as flavorful and scrumptious as I would've hoped. The two savory sandwiches fared just as well, and it was clear that they had been assembled with a tremendous amount of care. The busy atmosphere was fun, and our server was friendly and helpful. Yep, I can see why Emma's has managed to stick around all these years.

It had been a while since my last visit, and I was reminded right away why this place stands out…read more The service is incredibly warm and personable--something you don't often come across in Toronto. The biscuits were just average for my taste, but the home fries were excellent. The eggs Benedict could have used a bit more hollandaise--something I'm sure they would have happily provided if I'd asked, but I didn't. The highlight of the breakfast was the special menu collaboration with Sanagan Meat Locker. The savory cornbread pancakes were outstanding--served hot with crispy edges, layered with pimento cheese, and topped with butter and honey. Paired with the blueberry sausage from Sanagan, it was an unforgettable combination. I really loved this collaboration with Emma--it was creative, comforting, and absolutely delicious.