Downtown Toronto Restaurant Guide | Hits & Misses 🍽️⚡

📍 Why This List? After countless meals in DT Toronto, here’s my brutally honest ranking of Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese spots—plus one racist place to avoid. 🚫 Avoid These 1️⃣ Maya Bay Thai 🌟 (Skip!) ❌ Pad Thai: Bland, chewy pork belly (tastes like raw hog). ❌ Tom Yum Noodles: Soggy tempura, flavorless broth. ✔ Only Edible: Salted egg fries ($9). 2️⃣ BeLeaf Vietnamese 🌟🌟 ❌ Pho: Watery broth, tough brisket. ✔ Okay: Bánh mì (7), lemongrass chicken rice (12). 3️⃣ Woojoo Bunsik 🌟 (BOYCOTT!) ❌ Racist owner (multiple reports of anti-Chinese slurs). 👍 Must-Try Spots 4️⃣ Nando’s 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Peri-Peri Chicken: 24-hour marinated, flame-grilled, lemon-mango sauce. ✔ Pro Tip: Half chicken + 2 sides = $18 (feeds two). 5️⃣ Zakkushi on Carlton 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Best Izakaya: Grilled skewers (try tsukune meatballs), creamy udon. ✔ Dessert: Matcha dorayaki ($6). ❌ Skip: Wagyu uni skewer ($15, rubbery). 6️⃣ Mabu Generation 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Comfort Food HQ: Iron plate beef, hotpot sets, mango shaved ice. ✔ Open Late: Till 2AM (post-club noodles!). 7️⃣ Ehwa Korean 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ DT’s Best K-Pub: Soy-garlic fried chicken, army stew, seafood pancake. ✔ Vibe: K-drama posters, soju towers. 8️⃣ Hunan Noodle 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Lu Fen: Rice noodles + braised beef, add pickled long beans. 9️⃣ Si Lom Thai 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Must-Order: Crispy wontons, papaya salad, tom yum fried rice. ✔ Pro Tip: Ask for “Thai spicy” (default is mild). 💡 Quick Tips ✔ Nando’s Hack: Extra peri-peri sauce = free at the condiment bar. ✔ Zakkushi Wait: 6PM = no line; 8PM = 1hr+. ✔ Ehwa Deal: $35 combo (chicken + pancake + soju). #TorontoEats #DTFoodie #NoSadPadThai