Vegan Options cuisine: the best places to taste it in Toronto

Banh Mi Boys

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"This is my go to place for a quick snack when ever I am heading to Eaton. Love the baos there. I have had the fried chicken bao and the pulled pork..."

Indranil Barman

"Had been here last week for dinner and they sure have some great people serving here. We placed the order through an app so never got an opportunity..."

Pratik

"Must order: the fried chicken bao. It was one of the best bao I have eaten in Toronto. Super fresh and full of flavour! Their banh mi is good too but..."

Kevin

"Omg I love this place! I ordered a variety of of delights here and loved everything! The 5 spice pork belly bao was so delicious! Seasoned perfectly..."

Katie

"5.0?!? What?!? That's right. These guys absolutely deserve it. Righteous food with a Vietnamese twist to it and prices that will absolutely make..."

Rohit Dsouza

"Finally made it to the Banh Mi Boys.I live 10mins from this place but for some reason never ventured in.The place was packed so I ordered take-out.I..."

Sri Hariharan S

"I can't get enough BMB. Last night I had the Kalbi taco ($4), 5-Spice Pork Belly bao ($3.75), and the Fried Chicken bao ($4). The veggie ingredients..."

Brad Arbour

"Great place for out of the ordinary fast food. The tofu fries are among the best things I've ever had in my life. The place isn't good for eating in...."

Pablo

"First time here. My friend recommended this place. I asked the cashier if they serve anything vegan and she recommended a tofu sandwich and she..."

Eddie Ⓥ

"Recommend by my friend! And it actually meets my expectations! Awesome taste and the servicing speed is also impressed even I went there at rush..."

Yunjie Ying

"My first time trying this popular chain and it was a positive experience. I got in the surprisingly short lunch line around noon on a workday and..."

Foodbird

"Visited at the recommendation of a coworker. We were very hungry and all really enjoyed the meal!Food: I couldn't decided between the..."

Kristyn F

"Came in when they opened at 11am. Menu board wasn't on so wasn't sure what to choose. Once it was turned on I opted for the pork belly banh mi. Took..."

JP

"Banh mi boys sandwiches are the greatest meal you'll ever get for such a low price. I tried every vegetarian option on the menu & was not..."

Maria

"Had the 5 spice Pork belly and the grilled chicken taco. I had been craving this for months and it did not disappoint. Sandwiches are small so make..."

Ady Sharma

"This is a place that I go by myself, but order for 3 -- sad, I know; but, it's just that good. The price and unpretentious food is unbeatable. If..."

Jonathan James

"Love love love this place for lunch. 5 spice pork belly steamed bao. Perfect combo of bun , meat, crunchy veg and sauce. Tofu fries! So decadent,..."

TheJenMoody

"Great Grab-And-Go Place with Interesting Food Variety on Yonge Street! My first time eating at Banh Mi Boys was fantastic - I've only had Bao at..."

LoveCheese

"I had the Braised Beef banh mi and was impressed with the size of the sub and the amount of beef inside of it. You can't really spend $6 and get as..."

PickyFoodie

"This was the first location that I tried Banh Mi Boys at when I first fell in love. The line up is completely worth it. I usually order one Braised..."

Pardis Parhizgar

"Had the fried chicken steamed bao and the kalbi beef taco. Both were so good. I rated the crispness of the grilled chicken combined with the..."

Dane Parsons

"Quick, friendly service and delicious food. The price is good, and the atmosphere was like any other fast food type restaurant. I got a sub from here..."

Tiffanie T

"When a friend recommended Banh Mi Boys as one of the must-go places on her Places to Eat List, I cannot deny that I had my doubts. Some few months..."

Miyaka K

"Amazing Banh mi. My fav is grilled chicken (get it spicy hot with jalapeños!!) their tacos and baos are excellent. U gotta eat here! Lol! The food..."

MAtia

"Cheap, amazing flavor, friendly staff, MUST TRY. Ordered the kimchi fries, fried chicken steamed bao, and 5 spice pork belly banh mi. Everything was..."

Benton Li

"hands down best banh mi in toronto and at a fair price too! Service is friendly (at both locations) and super speedy like a well oiled machine...."

Stephanie Lau

"Banh Mi Boys is one of my favourite fast food places in Downtown Toronto. Everything here is amazing. The banh mis are held in soft & fluffy bun,..."

Daniel A

"Banh Mi Boys, the ever so popular Asian fusion sandwich shop, serves up the unexpected when it comes to fast-food eats. With two locations in..."

The Big Eat Ontario

"I LOVE the viet subs at this place! I have tried the grilled chicken (my favorite) in a sub on one occasion. I also tried a pulled pork taco and a..."

Pia

"First time here with a friend. Ordered the duck confit and grilled pork banh mi. My friend ordered the tofu fries with kimchi. Food was fantastic...."

J Sarmiento

"I love this place! Those freaking Banh Mi are so fresh pack with flavors. When you order the Five Spices Pork Sandwich, you just know you are about..."

Maxime Roux-Dubois

"Good - everything on the menu. Tofu and kimchi fries especially, choose your own spice level, workers wear fun hatsBad - sometimes a bit of a..."

SarahNOM

"45 Hipsters in line can't be wrong.. Well, usually they can, but the base level foodie will find that the hype is real. A full tilt flavour battle..."

Kelltallica

"This is a true weakness of mine. You get that urban Asian ambiance once you walk in, especially with the 90s to modern hip-hop music playing in the..."

Stacey Simón

"So, so, so yummy!!! The pork banh mi and beef taco were..."

Sarah Johnston

"Squid Sandwich. It was great! The tofu kimchi fries were also awesome, the sauces were really..."

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"Just an amazing place for great tasting Vietnamese subs. We've tried the pork, kalabi beef ribs, grilled chicken and each is full of flavour on a..."

Ben

"I loved it!. I really enjoyed my lunch/dinner at Banh Mi Boys. It was such a delicious and beautiful Asian fusion. I can see that their food items..."

Michelle

"A good solid place. This is a very busy, fast-food style place specializing in Vietnames subs. The sandwiches themselves are very good (but certainly..."

InRegina2

"Delicious!. Went to Banh Mi Boys on Yonge last friday pre-AFI concert for my first time... it was DELISH! Tried a bit of everything, enjoyed it all...."

Greg

"So delicious. The soft tacos are very filling. Veggie options..."

Alison

"From out of town and came upon banh mi boys thought we would try it. It was amazing. Had the braised pork belly banh mi. It was the best Viet sub I..."

Neltron

"Chicken tacos are flavorful and has great textures. Spiciness is up to you. Very..."

Jen Petri

"Love..."

Foodster

"Amazing taste and freshness! Definitely worth your dollar! You can get some decent spiciness going in these delectable..."

Jordan Lui

"Interesting spin on Viet sandwiches. The concept of the restaurant is interesting, targeting hipsters more than somebody looking for authentic..."

Kevin C

".. duck confit was succulent and juicy, a luxurious treat fit for a king, yet priced for a pauper. We topped ours with jalapeno, which was a nice..."

Knifey Spoony

"A restaurant that specializes in bahn mis? Done. I’m already sold. Bahn Mi Boys is a little store found on both Yonge and Queen Street that offers..."

WingHin T.

"Vietnamese foods are usually cheap, right? Well this restaurant leans towards the higher-end of Vietnamese food but don’t worry it is still cheap..."

Mandy Wong

"Vancouver has as many Vietnamese restaurants as there are Starbucks. However, we don’t have a chain that focuses solely on Viet subs. I had the..."

FoodAdventureTime

"Here is my typical order: five spice pork belly bánh mì and five spice pork belly steamed bao. I love pork belly. If you frequent my blog often,..."

Allison

"Banh Mi Boys is another restaurant that’s taken me too long to try. If I was still a student I’d be a regular, but as is, it’s hard to find a..."

Xiaoeats

"The kalbi beef banh mi ($5.99) arrives with hot pieces of meat topped with kimchi, pickled carrots & daikon, cucumbers and cilantro all sandwiched..."

Gastro World

" Their menu is simple with three different items - Banh Mi, Steamed Baos and Tacos with various ingredients. There are hundreds of reviews out there,..."

Food Sisterhood

"I really enjoyed my lunch/dinner at Banh Mi Boys. It was such a delicious and beautiful Asian fusion. I can see that their food items are stemmed..."

Michelle

"I have been to Bahn Mi Boyz a few times and have never been dissapointed. Its a great fast and cheap meal. I have probably gone to the Yonge street..."

Linda Matarasso

"Banh Mi Boys is without a doubt my favourite sandwich shop in Toronto. I LOVE the chicken banh mi and they use Thai red chilies, which gives the..."

Alison

"Love this place, and love that they have a location at Gerrard and Yonge. I love getting the bao. There is something about the fluffy white bread..."

Itanni Betancourt

"If you are looking for a lunch spot near the Eaton Centre, make sure to check out this great Vietnamese sub place.Their sandwiches such as a..."

Todd Graham

"I was impressed by Banh Mi Boys. The food was excellent, I had the grilled pork banh mi and split an order of kimchi fries with a friend, I..."

Gulosus

"Banh Mi Boys has the best Vietnamese sandwiches I've had in a while.Their menu is small and easy to choose from, giving you pocket friendly options...."

Tanvi Saxena

"Banh Mi Boys is a popular Vietnamese Asian fusion quick-serve restaurant with two locations. They have one on Yonge besides Ryerson and another on..."

The Toronto Cafe And Food Blog

"Banh Mi Boys is an awesome sandwich shop with some of the best pork sandwiches and the kimchi fries for sides is an excellent combo. I tried the Five..."

Gautham Raju

"Snuggled in a corner with an interior wall of community art (read artisanal graffiti) speaks volume of the street cred of this particular Banh Mi..."

Kelvin F

"Delicious sandwiches! Not only lettuce on the inside of them! If you enjoy South East Asian cuisine you'll love the pungent flavour in sub sandwich...."

Theshineprjct

"LocationIt’s like a 7 minute walk from Eatons Centre and possibly less than 5 minutes for students who go to Ryerson University. Great..."

Mandy Wong

"My cousin recommended me to try the kimchi fries - and they're really good! The pork is flavourful, and the kimchi balances the whole dish. I also..."

Sheldon Ang

"I got the chicken banh mi and braised beef steamed bao. The banh mi was so flavourful!! The steam bao was missing a bit of flavour, so I think they..."

A K

"Friendly service! Good portions, fresh food. Lost a point on too much meat on the kimchi fries but you might like that, it was..."

Janee D'Alfonso

"I tried Banh Mi Boys few times already and everytime the food was fresh and very flavorful. I love the Kimchi Fries with grilled chicken, it was..."

Nora

"First time checking Banh Mi Boys. There did not disappoint! I never had bao it was so soft, chicken was nicely seasoned and cooked to perfect, price..."

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Lamesa Filipino Kitchen

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"We wanted to try filipino food, and chose this based on trip advisor. It's a small restaurant so good to reserve ahead. Our waitress was very..."

Madhav Khurana

"I remembered walking by Lamesa Filipino Kitchen at least 4 years ago, at the tail end of my last trip to Toronto. I promised myself, that I next time..."

Office Broccoli

"I had a fun Kamayan dinner here with a friend. I had called ahead for a reservation for this special dinner that they only serve on Sundays, they..."

TindleBay

"Lamesa means table, so the full name means… table filipino kitchen? Anyways. They served some pretty tasty food with romantic lighting, moody..."

Louisa Ng

"I like to keep my food adventures random and a little bit to chance. When I hit Toronto last week, I decided to check what were some of the closest..."

Whatsinmymouth

"I have eaten here 3 times in the last two months. I've tried their regular dinner service, their brunch, and finally their KAMAYAN (hand to mouth)..."

Lise

"OK so the food is pretty decent here, but that's not the issue. The price is ridiculous for Filipino food which like Chinese food is much cheaper...."

Salsadreea

"Labeled as one of the best Filipino restaurants in Toronto, and not having had Filipino food before, I knew I had to try Lamesa when I found out it..."

Kylie Tiffin

"I came here for UFEAST. The food is amazing. The chef really knows what he's doing. He is able to keep the traditional taste, but spunk up the dish..."

Tasty Explorer

"6 of us came here on a Sunday night to try the LaMesa Kamayan dinner. It's a family style dinner for $40 per person and it's only served on Sundays...."

Andrea

"I headed to Lamesa for their tasting menu last night, which, by the way, has been rated one of the Top 5 tasting menus in Toronto.The..."

Davindra Ramnarine

"GIRLLLLLL!! Normally when I have high expectations for a restaurant I end up leaving pretty disappointed. This time I went in EXCITED AF and left so..."

Thaly Tapia

"Modern Filipino cuisine is a rarity in Toronto but thanks to Lamesa Filipino Kitchen you can experience the bold flavours in Filipino inspired dishes..."

Cooking _Quidnunc

"I enjoyed a great meal with a bunch of food bloggers. We sampled a good chunk of Lamesas menu. This is modern Filipino food. Some traditional items..."

Linda Matarasso

"A friend of mine was celebrating a birthday and she wanted to try out Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, specifically for their "Kamayan" Hand to Mouth Dinner...."

Donna

"This is my second time at Lamesa now as I was here for their Summerlicious menu (review here) back in July, and I am completely blown away by the..."

Anh T

"A star in the making! Chef Daniel Cancino delivers an eccentric, yet satisfying Fall/Winter menu at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen full of surprisingly..."

Mary Tang

"I was lucky enough to be invited to Lamesa (@LamesaTO) once again where we were introduced to their new Fall/Winter Menu from their new Head Chef..."

Vickie Cheung

"Another Summerlicious 2015 experience at Lamesa Filopino Kitchen with my badminton peers after an intense session at Trinity Bellwoods Community..."

Kam_ip

"VERY cool vibe, playful and eclectic decor and it didn't hurt that they were playing a J Dilla playlist. But let's get down to what REALLY mattered..."

Mark Hill

"The restaurant is tiny with a modern decor and homey feel with the wooden tables. Lamesa’s servers are extremely knowledgeable and patiently..."

Anh T

"You'll find Lamesa Filipino Kitchen at Queen and Bathurst, sitting beside the black facade of Kenzo Ramen. The storefront and the restaurant itself..."

Andrea Chan

"Delightful Food Feast. As newcomers to Filipino cuisine, this restaurant was a wonderful experience. The apparent fusion of traditional flavours with..."

Abby N.

"First time ever going. My g/f is Filipino so I thought I would surprise her on valentines day. I've had traditional filipino food before (which I..."

Jfuks

"We've been meaning to get to Lamesa for a long while, and tonight we finally made it. Our only regret is that it took us so long to get..."

Culinary Slut

"I was really excited to try this place after hearing about it from a friend. Being of Filipino background, I was curious to see how they put their..."

Jessica

"Awesome Restaurant. My friends and i came here on halloween to celebrate my bday. As soon as i walked in was impressed by the ambiance, it was small..."

Tekkie Ee

"Great experience. Knowing Filipino food pretty well, I think that this place does a great job of introducing this exotic cuisine to downtown Toronto..."

Hybridvigor

"For years, I have been openly embarrassed at the quality of Filipino 'restaurants' in the city. Casa Manila and Max's are both great, but they're..."

TheNewTorontonian

"Delicious Food, Great Staff!. I chose items from the Chef's Tasting Menu (Halo Halo Sisig, Braised Short Rib Kaldereta, Jackfruit Creme Brulee) and..."

MuggleWump

"This was a beautiful restaurant with winderful staff. We were treated kindly and were even brought some tasting "tapas" food throughout our meal...."

Gigi Cal

"Chef Rudy will come to your table and serve the meal. Beautiful, fresh banana leaves are laid out across the table making up the ‘plate’ and..."

TorontoIsAwesome.Com

"Lamesa promotes a more contemporary approach to traditional or homestyle Filipino dishes. It’s refreshing to see new twists applied to food I’ve..."

Holly Edejer

"I came in with very high expectations and eager to try their three course menu for $25. They could be the restaurant to make me change my mind on the..."

The Piquey Eater

"Lamesa has brought modern filipino cuisine to the Toronto food scene and we’re all the better for it. Smoked Bangus (Milk Fish) and prepared as a..."

Caryl

"Filipino food often falls by the wayside when it comes to gourmet cuisine (perhaps due to Spam being one of the Philippines’ national..."

Annie Chu

"After all that food and warm hospitality, it was no surprise we did not notice time pass us by and we finished late. Lamesa for sure gave me a..."

Ann Gagno

"Lamesa (@LamesaTO) have been changing the perception of ethnic cuisine with a myraid of influences and reinventing some classic dishes. Although the..."

Vickie Cheung

"Pass by Lamesa Philipino Kitchen ( @LamesaTO ) a couple of time and have been meaning to give it a try since it's not everyday that you'll find..."

Vickie Cheung

"Ditch the knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks or whatever cutlery you use to eat. Free yourself from all that nonsense and just eat with your hands,..."

Stella

"Lamesa's prix-fixe 5 course Chef's tasting menu for $35.00, is a representation of the aromas, texture and taste of traditional Filipino ingredients..."

Foodies Inked

"If you’re looking for a unique dining experience on Queen Street West, look no further than Lamesa. With a prime location on Queen West, right..."

Toronto Guardian

"23rd October 2014How often to you get to eat with your hands? And I don’t mean eating foods like pizza, wings or canapes where eating..."

Heather Lang

"I haven't written a post in over a month and I wasn't sure if I was going to start again but when my friend Manal took me to Lamesa for my birthday,..."

Jacqueline

"I was invited to a kamayan dinner at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, and having heard great things about Lamesa over the years, I RSVPd as soon as I got the..."

Itanni Betancourt

"I love Lamesa. I wrote about it after my first media dinner there, here, and have been back a few times since. I attend lots of media dinners and..."

Carole Nelson Brown

"Thai, Japanese, Chinese, even Korean- Torontonians are no strangers to Asian cuisine, but somehow the dishes of the Philipines have been persistently..."

Abbey Sharp

"Restaurant Review: Lamesa Filipino KitchenToronto is pretty lucky to have a Filipino restaurant likeLamesa…right on Queen St. W! Not only..."

Vicky

"“La Mesa” means table, in Tagalog. It also has the same meaning in Spanish. And just as multicultural as its name, is the food you find at the..."

Foodies Inked

"I still have very fond memories of the tasting menu I had at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen a year and a half ago. I remember describing it as a "rock-solid..."

Stella

"I’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to try some Filipino food since and found a place on Bathurst and Queen called Lamesa Filipino..."

The Piquey Eater

"When I found out my favourite Filipino restaurant was now doing weekend brunch I did a happy dance. Lamesa has brought modern filipino cuisine to..."

Caryl

"We booked out the restaurant for a friend's birthday tonight, and the team put out an incredible meal. Absolutely everything was delicious. Could..."

Daniel Moneta

"Got to try the Valentine's Day Prix fixe. First time being at the new location. Atmosphere is very cozy and vibrant. Food is INCREDIBLE. I loved..."

Anthony Cruz

"Absolutely delicious gem, serving unpretentious Filipino cuisine that is incredibly easy to get along with. Affable service and a bright cheery room...."

Jacob Wharton-Shukster

"We ordered catering for about 25 people for a return to office gathering. The staff at Lamesa were incredibly gracious, kind and patient with every..."

Jacqollyne Fitznor

"Highly recommended! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive and the food was delicious and in generous portions. The fried chicken and the..."

Melvin Chien

"Finally checked this banana leaf plate off my list of things to try! It’s an interesting way to introduce all kinds of Filipino food if you..."

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"My favorite Filipino restaurant in Toronto! ❤️ Every single thing on the menu offers an elevated Filipino culinary experience. My current..."

Teena Santiago

"We ordered the Discovery Dinner and it was delicious, with a little bit of everything! Also had the brainfog cocktail, highly recommend for its..."

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