Vietnamese10 days ago
Pho Le (Baldwin)
A Vietnamese Pho kitchen run by operators from Ho Chi Minh City, serving the soup that defines the cuisine. · No website yet.
Kensington Market · Downtown51 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L1
Full listing →Tracking Toronto's newest, independent, registered restaurants
New restaurants in Downtown, Toronto: 66 licensed in the past year (3 in the last 30 days), tracked daily from the City of Toronto business-licence registry (chains excluded). The most recent is PHO LE (BALDWIN), first seen 10 days ago.
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About "First seen" dates
"First seen" reflects when each restaurant first surfaced in our combined evidence — City permit, public-health inspection, social media — usually within a few weeks of opening, but a permit can lead actual opening by months. How we verify ›
French14 days ago
Evana Cafe & Lounge
A French patisserie and café specializing in cakes and croissants a stated focus on made-to-order whole cakes requiring minimum one-day advance notice by phone.
Chinatown · Downtown334 Dundas St W Ground Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 1G5
Full listing →Italian29 days ago
Vero Italian Sandwich
An Italian sandwich kitchen built on 72-hour cold-fermented schiacciata made daily from imported Italian flour.
Wellington Place · Downtown477 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A9
Full listing →Japanese1 month ago
Shinji
Shinji is a Japanese spot on Street Level, 333 Bay St. in Yorkville.
Yorkville · Downtown0100 Street Level, 333 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 2R2
Full listing →Indian1 month ago
Chai Town
A counter-service Indian kitchen in World Food Market specializing in street food and Chai, run by Harpreet and Sukhjinder. · No website yet.
Downtown Yonge East · Downtownworld food market, 335 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1R7
Full listing →Mexican1 month ago
Dulzura Mexican Desserts
A Mexican dessert counter specializing in handheld sweets And Street snacks rather than sit-down plated fare. · No website yet.
Annex · Downtown260 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M5R 1V7
Full listing →Indian2 months ago
Masala Story
A North Indian kitchen serving Butter Chicken, Dal makhani mirchi parantha alongside the wider repertoire of the cuisine. · No website yet.
Annex · Downtown21 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 1H2
Full listing →Persian2 months ago
Cafe Negin
A Persian café occupying a King St W address in the thick of Downtown Toronto's west-end corridor, Cafe Negin operates where restaurant density is high and the bar for… · No website yet.
West Queen West · Downtown787 KING ST W
Full listing →Chinese2 months ago
Aunt Kui Rice Noodles
A Cantonese rice noodle kitchen specializing in Guangzhou-style wet noodles and soups, where the broth is the foundation.
Chinatown · Downtown419 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G6
Full listing →Thai2 months ago
Som Tum Jinda
Som Tum Jinda is an Isaan Thai kitchen specializing in the sharp, funky preparations of northeastern Thailand.
University · Downtown356 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1S6
Full listing →EritreanEthiopian2 months ago
Merkato Eri-Ethio Cafe & Restaurant
An Eritrean and Ethiopian kitchen offering the Horn of Africa's shared culinary vocabulary in a dedicated sit-down setting.
Moss Park · Downtown436 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A 3A2
Full listing →Pakistani3 months ago
Royal Karahi
Pakistani curry house operating counter service and sit-down in spring 2026. · No website yet.
Regent Park · Downtown348 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1T1
Full listing →Korean3 months ago
Tongdak
Korean fried chicken specialist operating as counter service and delivery a focused menu built around whole birds and boneless cuts. · No website yet.
Downtown Yonge East · Downtown50 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5B 1J6
Full listing →Korean3 months ago
Myungrang Hotdog (Finch)
Korean hotdog counter operating as a takeout window in the U of T campus Food Court · No website yet.
University · Downtown648 Spadina Ave. Unit 106, Toronto, ON M5S 2H7
Full listing →Vietnamese3 months ago
And Banh Mi
A Vietnamese bánh mì counter making bread fresh daily and preparing fillings, sauces drinks from scratch.
Yonge-Bay Corridor · Downtown13 Elm St, Toronto, ON M5G 1H1
Full listing →Korean3 months ago
Chungneon Cupbap Spadina
A Korean rice bowl counter serving CupBap, a customizable format where diners choose protein, base toppings assembled to order.
Chinatown · Downtown398 Spadina Ave. #2, Toronto, ON M5T 2G2
Full listing →Mexican3 months ago
Chilakillers
A Mexican counter kitchen specializing in Chilaquiles, the breakfast dish of fried tortilla chips layered with salsa, protein toppings.
Regent Park · Downtown181 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A 2Z4
Full listing →Japanese3 months ago
Sushi Yeon
A Japanese Sushi counter in the Distillery District's warehouse precinct, operating out of a compact retail stall with focus on Nigiri and Sashimi built around fresh daily fish. · No website yet.
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands · DowntownRetail 8, 59 Merchants' Wharf Unit G, Toronto, ON M5A 0R6
Full listing →Italian3 months ago
Donna Fernanda
An Italian kitchen focused on Neapolitan cuisine and wood-fired preparations, emphasizing handmade pasta and imported ingredients from across southern Italy.
West Queen West · Downtown740 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1N3
Full listing →Thai3 months ago
Koh Rawi Thai Kitchen & Bar
A Thai kitchen offering dine-in, takeout delivery across a full menu of curries, noodles, stir-fries fried rice.
West Queen West · Downtown934 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1P5
Full listing →Nigerian3 months ago
Jollof King
A Nigerian Jollof rice counter operating in College Park's Food Court, focusing on the tomato-based rice preparation that defines West African celebration cooking. · No website yet.
Yonge-Bay Corridor · Downtown444 YONGE ST, F17
Full listing →Mexican4 months ago
Tacos De Princesa
Mexican Street Tacos executed as a counter-service operation Downtown, anchored by a core menu of Birria and carne asada.
Yonge-Bay Corridor · Downtown150 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1J9
Full listing →Thai4 months ago
Celeb Thai Kitchen & Bar
A Thai kitchen serving regional curry and noodle dishes in a full sit-down format with bar service. · No website yet.
Koreatown · Downtown394 Bloor St W #101, Toronto, ON M5S 1X4
Full listing →Tamil4 months ago
Dasara Hospitality Inc
A completely vegetarian South Indian kitchen serving Tamil diaspora staples and street food. · No website yet.
Regent Park · Downtown181 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A 2Z4
Full listing →Vietnamese4 months ago
Hanoi Bites
A Vietnamese kitchen serving Northern regional cooking in a counter-service format Downtown.
King West · Downtown50 Brant St K5, Toronto, ON M5V 3G9
Full listing →Japanese4 months ago
Jp Food Mart
Jp Food Mart is a Japanese spot on Yonge St in Yonge-Bay Corridor.
Yonge-Bay Corridor · Downtown376 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1S6
Full listing →Japanese4 months ago
Hinoya Curry
A Japanese curry specialist occupying a prominent Carlton St address in Downtown Toronto, steps from Yonge-Dundas Square, where the foot traffic skews toward office workers,…
Church-Wellesley · Downtown20 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5B 2H5
Full listing →Korean5 months ago
Makann
A Middle Eastern breakfast counter built around fresh-baked sandwiches and house-made bread. · No website yet.
Koreatown · Downtown866 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G3
Full listing →Korean5 months ago
Hong Dae Banjeom
A Korean counter kitchen specializing in Jjajangmyeon, the black bean noodles that anchor Korean Chinese-American dining. · No website yet.
Koreatown · Downtown456 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X8
Full listing →Vietnamese5 months ago
Banh Oui
A Vietnamese Banh Mi and coffee counter serving fresh sandwiches and Vietnamese coffee. · No website yet.
Moss Park · Downtown200 King St E A Building, George St Entrance, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8
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