There’s no shortage of great restaurants in The 6ix which can either be seen as a blessing or a curse. You’ll always have a good meal in the city but, it may be difficult to pick where to go! If you’ve been on the hunt for some great eats, look no further! At the recent Sial Canada conference Toronto Chef Matty Matheson dished out his three favourite places to eat in the city right now.
Known for his much-loved restaurants across Toronto like Matty’s Patty’s, Rizzo’s House of Parm and Prime Seafood Palace, Matty Matheson has authority, to say the least when it comes to restaurant recommendations. At the recent Sial Canada conference, Matheson spoke with Fook Fast Food in a short interview in which he detailed his favourite places to eat in Toronto right now. He also announced plans to continue working on Matheson Food Company in an effort to get his sauces and salad dressings out there for people to enjoy.
Sean Castelino, the man behind Fook Fast Food, is on a mission to experience food from around the world without leaving Canada. He’s looking for flavours he’s never had, understanding cultures he’s unfamiliar with and exploring authentic dishes.
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Here are Matty Matheson’s three go-to restaurants in Toronto
King’s Noodle Restaurant
Located at 296 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Matheson claims he eats at King’s Noodle Restaurant “all the time” in his chat with Fook Fast Food. This quintessential Chinese restaurant is equipped with everything you would expect from a loved restaurant in Chinatown from duck hanging in the window to a mouth-watering smell as you walk by. You can expect to find classics like fried rice, Shanghai noodles and dumplings on the menu.
Lao Thai
Located at 4 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto
This family-owned restaurant is a gem in the city serving authentic Laotian dishes prepared by hand. According to Lao Thai, you can expect many of the same ingredients you know and love in Thai food, with a focus on fresh vegetables, deep spices and palate-pleasing sauces. From Lao Pad Thai to Tom Yum and even Pho, there’s something for everyone.
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Yummy Yummy Dumpling
Located at 79 Huron Street, Toronto
The name speaks for itself with this one! If you’ve been on the hunt for some delicious dumplings, add this spot to your must-try list. They’re more than just a dumpling spot with a long menu full of authentic Chinese dishes from dim sum to noodles and soup.
