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    V's Caribbean Restaurant

    4.7 (48 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean, Vegan
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mike H.

    Vegan Caribbean food is a unique combination that's succeeding in Toronto's tougher Mt Dennis west-end neighborhood. V's Caribbean Restaurant is actually attracting a flock of people from all over the city to try their comfort food. I made the trek and quickly located the entrance, which had a bit of island flair that made it easy to spot. I had the Chef Pong Special, a full offering with all of their vegan toppings. I really liked the maple jerk tofu, it was slightly sweet and deliciously imitated spicy jerk meat. The curry chickpeas, curry TVP soy chunks and caramelized plantain (banana) were also seasoned flavourfully as interesting sides. The mac & cheese, stew peas and callaloo (veggies) were more plain fillers and less tasty. The fresh avacado and quinoa nicely complemented all of the toppings, and basmati rice can be chosen instead of quinoa. This huge vegan platter doesn't come cheap ($15) yet is a healthy and filling alternative. While the staff gave a first look of suspicion at my interest, she started to smile when I mentioned that their food looked attractive. I didn't plan to stay long to dine-in so I asked for takeout. The seating area felt kind of stale though their use of Bob Marley placemats was cool.

    Aida K.

    While this place may have basic decor, there's NOTHING basic about their vegan food! SO flavourful, your finicky non-vegan friend will forget about missing meat. Ask the cook to create your meals or choose from the menu. They also have original blends of fruit juices that not predictable as at other health restos or drink bars. A truly hidden gem that doesn't get noticed by typical local food media outlets but deserves positive reviews!

    Chef Pong Special: Curry soy chunks, maple jerk tofu, plantain, quinoa, chickpeas, callaloo, topped with avocado.
    Jamal H.

    Honestly there's not too many options for vegan food in the west end, that's why I'm so thankful for V's! V's has been on my radar for the past few months and I'm happy I've finally got a chance to go. I had the Chef Pong special, it's a mix of a little bit of everything! You get curry soy chunks, maple jerk tofu, plantain, quinoa, chickpeas, callaloo, topped with avocado. I would call ahead though, because sometimes they sell out of their popular items. Did I mention that maple jerk tofu though! :)

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    Owen R.

    Nice surprise it was vegan. Staff looked very healthy, fit, so a good sign I should try vegan a bit more often.... Excellent chick pea, potato roti.

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    Tuyet Anh Đ.

    TL;DR Perfectly seasoned vegan comfort food: if I was asked to describe the restaurant's food in 5 words. It's homey, it's welcoming, it's unique, unexpectingly flavourful, and delicious! Please come here!!! It was my first time here and because it seemed like a neighbourhood restaurant with the cashier cosily talking to his customers, I felt a little shy. But no worries, the cashier's smile is very welcoming and calming. *IMPORTANT NOTE* After deciding on the Special because I've seen from other reviewers that it's got a bit of everything, I noticed that the first thing he did after I paid was that he washed his hands! !!! By the way, they have an open kitchen so they're very KEEN ON CLEANLINESS !!! I was super impatient to try the food because I took it for takeout, I scuttled out and began eating in the car. Opening up the box of food the fragrance was mouthwatering! Let's talk: The Chef's Special (Pong Special) 5/5 *PLEASE REFER TO PHOTOS* It was like a treasure box! You got your rice and beans at the bottom, plantains, chickpeas, collard greens, sweet potato, squash, okra, tofu (two ways?), freshly cut avocado, and I think a potato cake (if not, then it might be a rice cake but I highly doubt)! The variety was a joy ride and it makes my mouth water while writing this review! How many more exclamation marks can I put?!?!? *Also came with a water! The vegan food here makes me very happy and for the $15+TX I paid, well worth it. Even better than the sushi burrito food trend going on downtown which comes in at the same price! Not only is it super healthy and super delicious, it leaves your stomach super stuffed! I'd have to come back and interview the team about how the food was prepared because I wouldn't want to describe their food incorrectly... and also give me an excuse to come back and eat more yummy food! Thanks for having me and I'm looking forward to coming back next time!

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    Michelle K.

    This place is vegan and the food was very tasty. However it is mainly take out and quite pricey for the portion. I probably won't come back but it's worth a try.

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    Ve T.

    Can someone tell me why this place is so good?! I got chef Pong's special and it always blows me away. I'm not even vegan or vegetarian. The okra and cassava dish - I think it's cassava... it's white, starchy and a little bit sweet, is sooooo goood. I love it when they add that avocado on top. Just brings in all the colour and flavours. You get a little bit of sweet, spicy, smokey.. just delicious.

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    Ayad F.

    I was in the area so I decided to pay this place a visit. It's a vegan Caribbean restaurant. I recommend the chef special which is a bit of everything with a side of red beans & rice or quinoa. Good portions. Service is very friendly. Overall really delicious Caribbean food and worth checking out if you are in the area.

    Jess H.

    First experience here was lovely, staff was friendly and offered free samples of their fresh juices along with edible flowers on my plate! Food was delicious with lots of options and we are everything off our plates. First time trying tofu jerk and their squash stew was the die for! Would definitely come back for another visit and try their baked sweet potato mash! Note: call first to see if they're open as they mentioned some days they may have sold out of food. Another note: watch out for parking, we got a ticket due to misleading parking signs, park across the street or side streets for free

    Samantha M.

    Amazing food! Great customer service!! As someone who is vegetarian, and loves Caribbean food, this place is perfect!! I wish there were a location in Mississauga, but it's well worth the drive!!

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    Amazing service, super friendly! They gave us these pastries that is their version of donuts, made with no sugar and they're delicious. As a vegan for over 9 years, The bowl was phenomenal, with a little bit of everything, with every bite there was a burst of flavour. I love this spot now, I would def recommend and will be coming back. thank you!

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    10 years ago

    Amazing. What took me so long to visit? Tastiest veg*n food I've tasted in either Toronto or Hamilton.

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    Incredible food, excellent staff, reasonable prices, and warm interior. Love this place.

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    I was so surprised by this place. The food was incredible, the people at the front were so nice and…read morefriendly. The only thing is the venue is an open food court which tends to be chilly during the winter. They gave me an extra tart to share with my gf which was really cute. The food platter was sooo good; French toast was super well done, fluffy and full of flavour. Highly recommend

    I called a week ago to find out whether Karine's had holiday hours and worked my next visit around…read moreit. Previously, I had gone by myself and was so impressed, I took not just my family but invited my cousins and their families. Each family took turns ordering and they invited us to sit anywhere in the food court. In fact, the nice lady helped us move some tables so that we could sit together. Believe me, the tables weren't light. The meals came to us on a cart in the order the we ordered them. We didn't have to wait long. They made sure we had everything we needed, hot sauce, ketchup, syrup, napkins and cutlery. Everybody was surprised at the quality of the food and how upscale everything was. We got to use real forks, plates, etc. No one left hungry. As we were talking and enjoying our food, they came to us and presented us with a plate of cookies and other desserts that we weren't expecting, the kids loved it. The adults appreciated it. We appreciate Karine's and love everything about it. For the amount of food, it was GREAT value. This restaurant cares and I think we've found our new holiday tradition. Thank you! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g155019-d1181805-r1044134504-Karine_s-Toronto_Ontario.html#

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    Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

    4.4
    (3.9k reviews)
    9.5 km
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    My favorite Thai food place in Toronto!! Came on a Saturday night and expected a long line, but…read morethey said it was going to be a 30-45 minute wait for a party of 6. We actually got called in around 20 minutes though, which was great. They asked us if we were okay with a shared/communal table, so maybe that's why it was faster, but the shared tables are not bad at all. We ended up getting seated right in front of the TV while a FIFA game was going on, so the vibes were great. The staff were also super friendly and would stop by to watch and chat for bits at a time. Every time I come, I always order the pad thai and the khao soi. The pad thai is amazing and not too sweet or sour. The khao soi was also delicious and the braised beef was so tender. For drinks, I ordered the Thai iced tea, which is a little on the sweeter side, but was great once the ice melted a little bit. Overall great food, great vibes, would definitely come back!!

    We have eaten at uptown location, so we had high expectations and we were not disappointed. The two…read moreof us had Tom Yum shrimp soup which had tomato and yam with four large prawns in the soup. The chicken wings were made particularly tasty from the dipping sauce, The beef pad see ew was good. Our fish green curry was excellent. The fish was cooked perfectly. The curry and the soup each come with rice served in a leaf. Although we were full, we ordered the mango sticky rice because it was highly recommended, It was excellent, because the mango was ripe. We waited 35 minutes to be seated and were told the expected time. Once we ordered, the food arrived promptly, water was refilled frequently, dirty plates were removed to make room for dishes. This restaurant is a popular spot with a well deserved reputation. All guests had a good time. Definitely would return.

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