Brilliant Vietnamese restaurant. The noodle soup dish - Pho - is amazing.

On Spadina at St Andrews street - near Kensington Market. I think it is next to the flagpole which has the cat at the top of it!

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A bit of a local secret in the heart of Toronto. Two floors offering a surprisingly diverse and reasonable range of foods, from sandwich shops stuffed with meat (which is everywhere in Canada and about the closest thing I could find to a national dish) to Japanese and Ukrainian cuisine.

I recommend the veal and aubergine (eggplant for Americans) sandwich. Definitely worth a taste!

95 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1C2

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The Spaghetti Factory is a quirky restaurant that is excellent value for money - a loaf of freshly baked sour dough bread, free refill soft drinks, starter, ice cream and tea and coffee, are included with the price of your main course. Fantastic for feeding a whole family!

The restaurant itself is a treasure trove of Tiffany glass panels and lights, mismatched furniture means you may be seated on a grand wooden throne or inside a reclaimed streetcar, and should you glance up check out the many artefacts and trinkets that adds to the family atmosphere.

#54 The Esplanade
Toronto, Ontario
M5E 1A6

(416) 864-9761

Parking available; Meter & pay parking

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The alternative (and best) part of town as far as I can see. Londoners will recognise it as a genuine, more truly independent Camden. Authentic food from many countries, an anarchist bookstore, numerous cafes and clothing stores.

Backs onto Chinatown off Spadina Ave.

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We went there 18 months ago whilst on a short visit to the city.
Water infused with melon. Loads of different teas to try. The afternoon tea itself was served in a bento box and delicious - share it! Lots of cake and interesting sandwiches too.

The deco was so cool - mish-mash chairs and tablecloths, and china cups. We sat out in the back (old coach) with low seats and a rocking chair.

The staff were so nice and helpful. A real oasis.

696 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON; tel: 416 203 8882;
www.torontolife.com/guide/food/coffee-tea/the-red-tea-box

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One of the best cities for regional Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, and a host of others. If you have a friend with a car, check out Scarborough and Mississauga for them, also Richmond Hill and Markham for Chinese. Almost every strip mall has cheap and amazing, authentic food, much more authentic and diverse than the better known areas downtown.

Spicy, vegetarian and non-vegetarian south Indian:
Anjappar Chettinnad, 3090 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough; tel: 416 265 2695

Fang's Restaurant (Hong Kong food)
3225 Hwy 7, Markham; tel: 905 947-9969

Dragon Dynasty (banquet food and dim sum)
2301 Brimley Road, Scarborough; tel: 416 321 9000

Vegetarian south Indian:
Saravana Bhavan 4559 Hurontario St (at Eglinton) Miss.; tel: 905 290 0769
also 1571 Sandhurst Circle (Finch & McCowan); tel: 416 293 7755

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Salad King out-Wagamamas Wagamama. It's one of Toronto's best Thai restaurants with ultra-quick service and cheek-by-jowl seating. Main courses are only $7.50.

www.saladking.com; one street north of Dundas and Yonge, slightly east on the south side of Gould

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This downtown area by the lake is a great place to visit in the summer. As well as a great place to walk by the side of Lake Ontario, you can catch the ferry across to the Toronto Islands, watch an open air performance for free, browse a craft fair and eat food from various ethic menus.

www.harbourfrontcentre.com/noflash/frontpage.php

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It offers the most amazing selection of fresh fish, beef, and cheeses this side of Borough Market. And its prices are really reasonable.

The corner of Front St. East and Jarvis St.; near Union Station.

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Eat a fantastic, hearty Canadian breakfast in a genuine North American style diner with original 1940s decor. Sit in one of the booths and enjoy the atmosphere.

249 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T8 Canada; tel: 416 364 7517; www.thesenator.com/

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It offers the best sushi and sashimi in Toronto, and it's not far from downtown. Sit at the sushi bar and watch Kaji-san - he is a real artist. Order Omakasi (Chef's selection free style).

860 The Queensway,
(416) 252-2166

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