Why hop on a plane when you can visit (almost) every country in the world. Perhaps not in the literal sense, Toronto hosts a huge number of ethnic neighbourhoods for you to explore. I know that you will have as much fun as I do.

Welcome To Toronto!

Have you ever heard of Toronto referred to as “The Six”? This is a reference to the six previous areas of Toronto (Toronto proper, Scarborough, East York, North York, York, and Etobicoke) which used to be independent. While they can come together as a legal entity, they retain their individual flavour and nuance.

Little Portugal Toronto

This place goes crazy during the World Cup, regardless of who made it to the championship. College and Dufferin is the main intersection of the community, with Portuguese restaraunts (and other businesses) populating a couple square kilometres of real estate. It is great to walk around, regardless of the weather or time of year.

Here are some points of interest in the area.

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• Chiado Restaurant – Portuguese restaurant – 864 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A3
• Bairrada Churrasqueira – Informal outpost serving Portuguese offerings, as well as wines, beers & cocktails. 1000 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A7
• Via Norte Restaurant – Portuguese cuisine, with seafood specialties & wine, in a spacious, refined setting. 938 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A4
• Nova Era Bakery – Bakery –1172 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X4
• Saudade Toronto – Portuguese shop – 1191 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X3
• Nosso Talho – Butcher shop and deli – 1042 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M3

Chinatown Toronto

Toronto hosts one of the world’s largest Chinese populations outside China. While the first migrants were Cantonese speaking migrants from Hong Kong and Guangzhou, the community has become more diverse in recent years. While this area still hosts a strong Chinese presence, many investors have moved north to Markham and beyond. This has resulted in other ground taking over leases, like a Vietnamese restaurant or a Laosian barbershop. Regardless of where the vendors are from, they are super friendly and are willing to make small chat with you!

The main interseciton here is Dundas and Spadina, just a jump from the sheer awesomeness of Kensington Market. The closest subway stations are with Osgoode or St. Patrick, each requiring a couple minute walk from the underground terminal. There is so much to see and experience along the way! Take lots of pictures!

• Rol San Restaurant – Dim sum restaurant – 323 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2E9
• Swatow Restaurant – Chinese restaurant – 309 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 1H1
• Dumpling House Restaurant – 328 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2E7
• Pho Pasteur Restaurant – Vietnamese restaurant – 525 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H3
• Chinese Traditional Buns – 536 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H3
• Chinatown Centre – Shopping mall – 222 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 3B3

• Dragon City Mall – Shopping mall – Ontario, Toronto, Spadina Ave., 邮政编码: M5T 3A5
• Chinatown Mart (唐人街百货商场) – 490 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H1
• New Century Gifts Trading Co – Gift shop – 225 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2E2
• Royal Gift Shop – Souvenir store –277 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2E3

Little Italy Toronto

All the paesanos will know that Little Italy is located just west of Kensington Market, south of the Korean district. Toronto is a super chill and accepting city, with people enjoying each other’s differences, not letting them be a reason for fighting each other. We are not here trying to say that one area is better than another, with local folk enjoying the diversity and the option to change things up on the reg. In other words, Toronto does well when we all do well. Of course, it wouldn’t hurt to get a Stanley Cup in our lifetime?

• Sotto Voce Wine & Pasta Bar – Wine bar – 595 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A9
• Cafe Diplomatico Restaurant & Pizzeria – Italian restaurant – 594 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B3
• Zitto Zitto Taverna – 593 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B2
• Vivoli – 665 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B7

Little India Toronto

Little India is not that far from the Beaches area, you know that area beside Lake Ontario near the big swimming pool.

• Bombay Chowpatty – Best Street Food near Gerrard, in Toronto – 1386 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z2
• My Roti Place – 406 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A6
• Leela Indian Food Bar – Gerrard – 1386 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z2

Greektown Toronto

This area stretches across the Danforth, spanning between Pape and Woodbine. This is in the eastern part of the city, being relatively close to Lake Ontario. Just a heads up, it is terrible finding traffic here. I highly recommend taking the TTC or Uber. The food here is fantastic, whether it be intimate Greek restaurants or casual outdoor BBQ. I would even be down for some roasted lamb, how about you?

• Christinas on the Danforth – Greek & Mediterranean cuisine, plus a live Greek band or weekend belly dancing & a heated patio. – 492 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P6
• Alexandros Take-Out – Simple eatery offering chicken & pork gyros, plus souvlaki dinners, burgers & sides. 484 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P6

• Select Bakery – Greek & Mediterranean deli, bakery & grocery with an in-house cafe & airy modern surroundings. 405 Donlands Ave, East York, ON M4J 3S2
• Athens Pastries – 509 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P5
• Rosie’s Collections Ltd – 761 Pape Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 3T2 (religious clothing)
• Canadian Hellenic Orthodox Fraternity Of Apostle Paul Of Toronto – Religious book store –198A Sammon Ave, East York, ON M4J 3P7
• Danforth Jewellers – 499 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P5

Japanese Restaurants Toronto

All You Can Eat Sushi

1. KAKA All You Can Eat – Relaxed all-you-can-eat destination with outdoor seating offering a Japanese menu & desserts. 655 Bay St. #5, Toronto, ON M5G 2K4
2. Spring Sushi – Brightly lit, spacious place for Japanese & Thai cuisine, with a patio & touch-screen food ordering. 10 Dundas St E #500, Toronto, ON M5B 2G9
3. Kyoto House – Vibrant all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet with hot entrees & sushi, plus a diverse take-out menu. 143 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C5
4. Aji Sai Japanese Restaurant – Bright go-to for all-you-can-eat sushi & other popular Japanese dishes, plus an à la carte menu. 467 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A9
5. Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat North York – 5095 Yonge St Suite A9A, North York, ON M2N 6Z4

Japanese Cultural Centres

1. The Japan Foundation, Toronto – 2 Bloor St E #300, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
2. Consulate General of Japan – 77 King St W Suite 3300, Toronto, ON M5K 1A1
3. Toronto Japanese Language School – 18 Orde St, Toronto, ON M5T 1N7

Foreign Consulates In Toronto (and Area)

While an embassy is the main diplomatic office of a foreign government, the consulate is the subservient branch outside the capital. We have many consulates all over the city. They serve not only official roles but also to promote peace and goodwill among the nations.

• U.S. Consulate General – 360 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1S4
• British Consulate-General –777 Bay St. #2800, Toronto, ON M5G 2G2
• Consulate-General of the Netherlands  – 1 Dundas St W #2106, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3
• Consulate General of Italy – 136 Beverley St, Toronto, ON M5T 1Y5
• Consulate General of Germany – 2 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
• Consulate General of Ecuador – 151 Bloor St W #830, Toronto, ON M5S 1S4