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The Best Asian Fusion Brunch in Toronto
Written By
Posted Jul 09, 2022
The Best Asian Fusion Brunch in Toronto
Written By
Posted Jul 09, 2022
Toronto's best Asian fusion brunch will give you an excuse to wake up early on Sunday morning and get a headstart on a busy week.
Whether you're a little hungover from a night out or wanting to impress a few friends from out of town (or both!), we can all collectively agree that brunch is the go-to activity and as far as we know, no one has ever turned down a 10 a.m. invitation.
If you're looking for a unique spin on your usual eggs benny, Toronto has a plethora of Asian fusion options that incorporate traditional flavours and cooking techniques with the experience of grabbing your closest friends and sharing a meal.
From bulgogi beef benedict to ube French toast, we can guarantee that these spots will leave you booking another reservation and maybe earn you some cool points within your friend group.
Sakawa Coffee
Sakawa Coffee on the Danforth is an intimate spot for authentic Japanese comfort food. Indulge in a variety of breakfast menu options from grilled mackerel, natto, and rice balls.
Sakawa Coffee
Sakawa Coffee on the Danforth is an intimate spot for authentic Japanese comfort food. Indulge in a variety of breakfast menu options from grilled mackerel, natto, and rice balls.
Tianjin Auntie's Steamed Bun
Located in Toronto's historic Chinatown is a small, family-run restaurant specializing in jianbing and handmade baos and dumplings. For a quick pick me up, grab their Tianjin-style jianbing with crispy filling.
Tianjin Auntie's Steamed Bun
Located in Toronto's historic Chinatown is a small, family-run restaurant specializing in jianbing and handmade baos and dumplings. For a quick pick me up, grab their Tianjin-style jianbing with crispy filling.
Yorkville
1221 Bay St
Planta - Yorkville
Vegan
Planta is your next destination for plant-based Asian fusion fare. Sample small plate fares like tarot tater tots, crispy rice, or bao sliders, or go for something chilled like their pad thai slaw.
Planta - Yorkville
Yorkville
1221 Bay St
Planta is your next destination for plant-based Asian fusion fare. Sample small plate fares like tarot tater tots, crispy rice, or bao sliders, or go for something chilled like their pad thai slaw.
Vegan
Financial District
161 Bay St
Chotto Matte
Japanese-Peruvian
If you're looking to dress up for your next weekend brunch outing, Chotto Matte has a vibrant atmosphere and menu to match. Their famous Jungle Brunch is back every Saturday from 12-4 p.m. with live entertainment and an exciting new cocktail and plates menu. For $80 a person, choose from a variety of dishes from bao asada de tira or sushi doughnut aburi. A vegetarian menu is also offered for $70 a person.
Chotto Matte
Financial District
161 Bay St
If you're looking to dress up for your next weekend brunch outing, Chotto Matte has a vibrant atmosphere and menu to match. Their famous Jungle Brunch is back every Saturday from 12-4 p.m. with live entertainment and an exciting new cocktail and plates menu. For $80 a person, choose from a variety of dishes from bao asada de tira or sushi doughnut aburi. A vegetarian menu is also offered for $70 a person.
Japanese-Peruvian
Sam's Congee Delight
Sam's Congee Delight is Markham's spot for traditional Cantonese congee. Order a filling bowl of congee with your choice of veggies, meats from minced beef, beef slices, pork's liver and pork pudding, or pick from the classics like shredded pork with preserved egg.
Sam's Congee Delight
Sam's Congee Delight is Markham's spot for traditional Cantonese congee. Order a filling bowl of congee with your choice of veggies, meats from minced beef, beef slices, pork's liver and pork pudding, or pick from the classics like shredded pork with preserved egg.
Bangku
Located on Bathurst and Lawrence, Bangku offers filling silog meals, entrées such as pork belly, beef slices, milkfish, and longaniza served with two over-easy eggs, garlic rice, and atchara. They also serve lugaw (Filipino-style porridge) when you need an extra warm meal.
Bangku
Located on Bathurst and Lawrence, Bangku offers filling silog meals, entrées such as pork belly, beef slices, milkfish, and longaniza served with two over-easy eggs, garlic rice, and atchara. They also serve lugaw (Filipino-style porridge) when you need an extra warm meal.
UFO Restaurant
Anytime is a good time for pho with a side of banh mi, downed with a Vietnamese coffee. UFO is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant serving classic dishes and diner fare. Their beef pho is a best-seller for a reason.
UFO Restaurant
Anytime is a good time for pho with a side of banh mi, downed with a Vietnamese coffee. UFO is a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant serving classic dishes and diner fare. Their beef pho is a best-seller for a reason.
Koreatown
605 Bloor St W
Rustle & Still Café
Rustle and Still is an intimate spot for Vietnamese iced coffee, lattes, and banh mi . Share their couples combo with a friend which comes with two banh mi of your choice, and a bottle of Viet Iced Coffee, latte, or tea and viet slaw.
Rustle & Still Café
Koreatown
605 Bloor St W
Rustle and Still is an intimate spot for Vietnamese iced coffee, lattes, and banh mi . Share their couples combo with a friend which comes with two banh mi of your choice, and a bottle of Viet Iced Coffee, latte, or tea and viet slaw.
Trinity-Bellwoods
70 Ossington Ave
Té
Korean
Té is Ossington's spot for contemporary Korean eats. Choose from a variety of dishes from their classic kimchi and pork belly eggs benny, kimchi and bacon fried rice omelette, or deep-fried banana turnovers. Their homemade kimchi is a must-try when visiting this spot.
Té
Trinity-Bellwoods
70 Ossington Ave
Té is Ossington's spot for contemporary Korean eats. Choose from a variety of dishes from their classic kimchi and pork belly eggs benny, kimchi and bacon fried rice omelette, or deep-fried banana turnovers. Their homemade kimchi is a must-try when visiting this spot.
Korean
Mississauga
100 City Centre Dr
Fuwa Fuwa - Square One
Japanese
These fluffy pancakes have been making rounds across your social media feed for a very good reason. Fuwa Fuwa is the spot for Japanese soufflé pancakes. Choose from a variety of toppings and flavours from matcha and red bean to the classic signature served with fresh cream and fruit.
Fuwa Fuwa - Square One
Mississauga
100 City Centre Dr
These fluffy pancakes have been making rounds across your social media feed for a very good reason. Fuwa Fuwa is the spot for Japanese soufflé pancakes. Choose from a variety of toppings and flavours from matcha and red bean to the classic signature served with fresh cream and fruit.
Japanese
Film Cafe by Eative
You cannot visit Kensington Market without stopping by this iconic cafe. Their Tokyo Omelette is served with roasted seaweed, grilled onion, mushroom, cheddar cheese, sundried tomato and two onigiris. Eative Film Cafe also serves a variety of Japanese snacks such as takoyaki and edamame alongside an extensive beverage menu.
Film Cafe by Eative
You cannot visit Kensington Market without stopping by this iconic cafe. Their Tokyo Omelette is served with roasted seaweed, grilled onion, mushroom, cheddar cheese, sundried tomato and two onigiris. Eative Film Cafe also serves a variety of Japanese snacks such as takoyaki and edamame alongside an extensive beverage menu.
Parkdale
1500 Queen St W
Garleek Kitchen
Tibetan
Located in the heart of Little Tibet is Garleek Kitchen, a humble spot serving Tibetan favourites alongside South and Southeast Asian fusion flavours. Their breakfast combo comes with Aloo Dum (spicy potato), Aloo cholay (potato with gravy), Chana (beans), any style egg, and two roti or puris (fried bread). Be sure to order their Mango Lassi for a sweet note to your meal.
Garleek Kitchen
Parkdale
1500 Queen St W
Located in the heart of Little Tibet is Garleek Kitchen, a humble spot serving Tibetan favourites alongside South and Southeast Asian fusion flavours. Their breakfast combo comes with Aloo Dum (spicy potato), Aloo cholay (potato with gravy), Chana (beans), any style egg, and two roti or puris (fried bread). Be sure to order their Mango Lassi for a sweet note to your meal.
Tibetan
Sisters And Co
This cozy restaurant is your new early morning spot for light fare and aesthetic interiors. Founded by three longtime friends, Sisters & Co takes a spin on Korean-fusion cuisine with their bulgogi beef eggs benedict served with a side of home fries and a salad.
Of course, you cannot forget drinks! Feed into your iced coffee addiction with a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee and your choice of flavoured syrups from vanilla, salted caramel, and condensed milk.
Sisters And Co
This cozy restaurant is your new early morning spot for light fare and aesthetic interiors. Founded by three longtime friends, Sisters & Co takes a spin on Korean-fusion cuisine with their bulgogi beef eggs benedict served with a side of home fries and a salad.
Of course, you cannot forget drinks! Feed into your iced coffee addiction with a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee and your choice of flavoured syrups from vanilla, salted caramel, and condensed milk.
West Queen West
745 Queen St W
Bar'kada
Filipino
Bar'kada is Queen West's trendy spot for Filipino fusion food. Serving brunch every Sunday from 12-4 p.m., you can find menu items reminiscent of a typical Filipino breakfast such as their longo sando (Longaniza sausage, egg, cheese on a pandesal bun) and longo moco (longaniza sausage topped with 2 sunny side eggs and served on jasmine rice with crispy garlic).
If you have more of a sweet tooth, their ube French toast made with ube marscapone and toasted coconut syrup over buttery bread is one of their most popular items.
Bar'kada
West Queen West
745 Queen St W
Bar'kada is Queen West's trendy spot for Filipino fusion food. Serving brunch every Sunday from 12-4 p.m., you can find menu items reminiscent of a typical Filipino breakfast such as their longo sando (Longaniza sausage, egg, cheese on a pandesal bun) and longo moco (longaniza sausage topped with 2 sunny side eggs and served on jasmine rice with crispy garlic).
If you have more of a sweet tooth, their ube French toast made with ube marscapone and toasted coconut syrup over buttery bread is one of their most popular items.
Filipino