"The Best Thai Food in Toronto Nothing compares to this place in the world of Thai cuisine in Toronto (though if you want a wee bit of a cheaper eat, Salad King is a good bet). From their street style pad thai, Sam Roas, pictured above, to their succulent Khao Soi, you feel satiated and happy. They also celebrate Thailand's New Year with Songkran, have a special menu, and a full-on water fight!"

"Toronto's Momofuku Outpost The Toronto outpost of New York's noodle bar, Momofuku, is a bustling, friendly place serving many of David Chang's signature dishes. Weighing down our table were chicken-fried rice, okonomiyaki, roasted cauliflower, roasted rice cakes, and a cold prawn noodle dish. Not shown: pork buns! By AFAR Traveler , AFAR Contributor"

"A Modern Japanese Bistro Let me start off by saying we stayed at this bistro for more than six hours. If that's not a testament to excellent service and delicious food, then I don't know what is. After a super exhausting conference in Toronto last weekend, I was looking for a cozy place to unwind and catch up with new/old friends. The restaurant exudes a very minimalistic vibe with clean lines and wooden accents, which is complemented by the basic, yet intensely flavorful food items. The cuisine is modern Japanese with a few fusion items speckled here and there. If I can spend many hours in a venue and not realize how much time has passed, I'm not only in amazing company, but the restaurant is an absolute winner in my eyes. My recommendations are the lobster sandwich and the sashimi platter."

"For the Love of Poutine Poutini’s House of Poutine is arguably the city’s most popular poutinerie. The Classic variety features thick-cut French fries, savory cheese curds, and thick gravy lovingly served piping hot. Poutini’s is so revered that it has recently become a hotspot for marriage proposals."

"French Flair Bistro at Le Papillon Wether your feet are tired from touring the town, you are craving comfort food, need a glass of rosé in the sun or a Grand Marnier to escape the rain, you'll want to find any available reason to duck inside Le Papillon. Their patio faces the hustle of the Financial district but is surrounded by historic buildings, with the CN Tower fading into the background. As for the food, it's French Canadian, which means hearty meat tortieres, grandiose stogie-like crepes, and classic desserts. Whatever your reason ends up being, the staff are happy to serve you and the prices won't leave your wallet much lighter."

"The Original Peameal Bacon Sandwich Stationed inside the St. Lawrence Market, a veritable treasure trove of edible goodness, Carousel Bakery is where you'll find Hogtown's original peameal bacon sandwich which manages to be both lunch and a history lesson all in one. Curing pork wasn't something locals were familiar with until Englishman William Davies popped across the Atlantic in 1854. Opting to start up his own pork company, the Brit helped endow the city with its four-footed moniker. Anyways, the sandwich is jacked with peameal, smeared with mustard and tucked into a country bun. You can put other fixings on it, but the Carousel peeps may frown upon this impure act. Hey, if Anthony Bourdain ate here, that's reason enough to go."

"Pondering the Koobideh I love Persian cuisine, but I love art I don't understand even more. Tough to decide which to show you here, but I went with the art. This gentleman does not look nearly as happy as I did after lunch, and I don't know why. This shouldn't keep you from sinking your teeth into the koobideh, or Iranian minced meat kebab. It was delicious, and had to have been on every plate in the house. The bread served along with my kebab was fresh and light, and the soup was a first for me; it was made with pomegranates and split peas, and was one of the more interesting dishes I've sampled in a good while. Speaking of the house, it's open 24-hours—fantastic if the city has kept you up late at night. Please try and get a seat under this painting. Do it for me."

"Delicious Polish Food in Toronto Roncesvalles Street is historically the center of the Polish community in Toronto , though it seems like vintage stores and cocktail bars without much Polish heritage are edging in. One great place to find a bit of Poland is Cafe Polonez. I had a delicious lunch of Hungarian-style potato pancakes: a massive potato pancake folded over a rich, meaty goulash. Go hungry! By AFAR Traveler , AFAR Contributor"

"I've visited Thailand 6,530 times (citation needed), and plan on visiting over and again until I kick the bucket. Yeah, the beaches and Bangkok and the hustle and bustle are all great, but few cuisines compare to Thai. North York will never be confused for backwoods Bangkok, but Thai One On does a fab facsimile of homespun Thai favorites in a funky, bright environment. An order of spicy Thai mussels for under ten bucks is outrageous, and nearly as good as the golden curry shrimp. (If you haven't guessed, I'm telling you to try the seafood.)"

"Island Dining North of Downtown I know that the photo looks desolate, but the joint had only just opened, and I was in a rush. You'll have to trust me when I tell you that this one of the most popular restaurants on the block, and a little slice of Filipino heaven. The menu features outstanding sharables—check out the crunchy pork sisig and the chicken salpicado—and a few excellent options I remember from The Philippines, like the bone marrow soup. Whack the bamboo when you're done, and you'll get seven years good luck. Maybe."

"You Look WonderPho Tonight WonderPho Tonight is my favorite Bob Seger song. WonderPho North York is my favorite pseudo-street food sit down joint. Coincidence? I think not. Everything on the menu is made from scratch, and that menu is as concise and well curated as any you'll find in the GTA. I'm a sucker for just about any type of pho, but loved the tripe, tendon, and brisket iteration. (And about a dozen shrimp spring rolls.)"

"Kimchi Fries. Say WHAT?! Former Toronto food truck superstar, Banh Mi Boys, opened up a shop at the buzzy intersection of Queen and Spadina (ironically, it's beside a McDonald's). In addition to their popular banh mi sandwiches and steam bao is one unusual dish: Kimchi Fries. It's not quite a poutine but could very well be a multicultural version of the Quebecois dish. Pickled, spicy kimchi is topped on hot, crispy fries. Add some mayo and green onions and voila! Kimchi Fries. I'm pretty sure there is no other dish quite like this in the world. It is delicious and addictive!"

"A trip to Toronto without a visit to Kensington Market doesn’t make any sense. Despite its diminutive size, this neighborhood packs plenty of activity within its boundaries. Arrive hungry: Restaurants and cafésdish out bites like tapas, poke, Salvadoran pupusas , Tibetan momos , and Ojibway-style fry-breadtacos. Secondhand shops are so plentiful that vintage fanswill think they hit the jackpot, especially while browsing at standout shops Exile and Courage My Love. In warmer months, pedestrians crowd the streets, wanderingfromcomic-book store to restaurant to art gallery all weekend long.The park at Bellevue Square is getting a much-needed makeover that will, when complete, add even more allure to this busy community."

"Poutine in Toronto If you ask someone in Toronto where to get great poutine in Toronto, there's going to be a debate. It doesn't matter if it originated in Quebec, Torontonians love their cheese curd, gravy and fries mash-up. So where to go? Some will say Smoke's Poutinerie (I approve); others will say Poutini's House of Poutine (great name with the subtitle of "Om Nom Nom" on their sign but I'm not overly impressed). My pick is The Lakeview. Located in the heart of new nightlife central spot, Ossington and Dundas, you can get a few different options of poutine here. My go-to is the pulled pork poutine. The gravy is thick. The fries are hot. And the pulled pork is plentiful. The best part? It's open 24-7."