In Bizarre Foods Toronto, part of the Delicious Destinations series featuring Andrew Zimmern, the host and his crew visited numerous restaurants in the city, showcasing a variety of unique and delicious dishes. Here is a convenient list of all the addresses and dishes highlighted in this exciting exploration of Toronto’s food scene.
DISH – Char Siu
WHAT IS IT?
Roasted marinated pork. It’s a Cantonese dish popular in both Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Chinese immigrants made it popular in Toronto.
WHERE TO FIND IT?
King’s Noodle Restaurant
296 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2E7, Canada https://goo.gl/maps/Rpt4n68ZFq1auLz97
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DISH – Lobster Moutain – Delicious Destinations Toronto
WHAT IS IT?
Here’s another Cantonese-style dish: this tower of fried breaded and seasoned lobster is topped with green onions and sliced lettuce.
WHERE TO FIND IT?
Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant 魚樂軒
4020 Finch Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1S 3T6, Canada https://goo.gl/maps/3BNXVuC1EtVTazim8
DISH – Roti
WHAT IS IT?
Mix of chicken meat, sliced vegetables with herbs and spices wrapped in roti (bread). There are plenty of versions of this dish around the world but this one has Jamaican influences.
WHERE TO FIND IT?
The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y7, Canada https://goo.gl/maps/DZpdziAUN1xudbLT6
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DISH – Chicken Tikka
WHAT IS IT?
Boneless chicken cooked with yogurt, spices and tomato sauce grilled in traditional clay oven. Yes, it is an Indian dish!
WHERE TO FIND IT?
Tich
2314 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1B5, Canada
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
ANDREW ZIMMERN BIZARRE FOODS DELICIOUS DESTINATIONS TORONTO DISH – Peameal Bacon Sandwich
WHAT IS IT?
A stack of thinly cut and grilled cornmeal bacon in a bun.
WHERE TO FIND IT?
Carousel Bakery
93 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3, Canada https://goo.gl/maps/rqPHMmabKg9AxRYr9
ANDREW ZIMMERN BIZARRE FOODS DELICIOUS DESTINATIONS TORONTO DISH – Butter Tart
WHAT IS IT?
Sweet pastry shell called tart with a mixture of sugar, butter, corn syrup and egg filling. The English ancestry of this city shows in this very classic dessert.
WHERE TO FIND IT?
Leah’s
621 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C 1A7, Canada
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
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