Tracking Toronto's newest, independent, registered restaurants
New restaurants in Willowdale, Toronto: 8 licensed in the past year, tracked daily from the City of Toronto business-licence registry (chains excluded). The most recent is GRILL IT UP!, first seen 55 days ago.
Korean-anchored commercial corridor along Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch, north of the downtown core. Toronto's second Korean food district after Koreatown — denser concentration of Korean BBQ, fried chicken, and bunsik counters.
"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 ›
A Middle Eastern grill counter serving kabob and basmati rice cooked to order in a food-court setting. · No website yet.
A Persian kitchen operating extended hours, seven days a week with late-night service until midnight on weekdays and 3 a.m.
A Korean artisan bakery specializing in hybrid pastries that blend French technique with Korean flavor profiles. · No website yet.
A Persian kitchen offering slow-roasted meat and rice dishes in a full sit-down format with bar service.
Korean kitchen specializing in spicy wheat noodles and Banchan-driven small plates. · No website yet.
Kim's Table occupies the main floor of a Yonge Street address in North York with a single proposition: Korean home dining, made from scratch, the way it tastes when someone's…
Persian cooking centered on grilled meats and rice, operated as a counter-service spot. · No website yet.
Japanese Ramen and tsukemen (dipping noodle broth) counter service focused on customizable noodle dishes and karaage fried chicken. · No website yet.
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