Hawker
291 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2, Canada
Phone: (416) 628-1905
Website: http://hawker.to/
Hawker in Toronto is a 4.7-star Vegan restaurant with 821 Google reviews, known for Tasting Menu and Grapes.
Why we love it
- All-vegan Southeast Asian with global influences
- Located near Near Bellevue Ave and Nassau St
- Artfully plated, creative flavors, intimate setting
- Fine dining with attentive service
- All-vegan Southeast Asian with global influences
- Located near Near Bellevue Ave and Nassau St
- Artfully plated, creative flavors, intimate setting
- Fine dining with attentive service
What to Order
Tasting Menu
This multi-course experience offers a journey through the chef's creative vision, showcasing a variety of unique and thoughtful plant-based dishes.
"The food is absolutely delicious and each dish is well thought out on the testing menu. I would certainly recommend trying once!"
Ashwatthama
Grapes
A surprisingly popular and unique dish featuring warm, jammy grapes that many diners find themselves coming back for.
"Such unique, beautiful and thoughtful dishes (especially Grapes - I mean, wow!). I can't wait to return again."
Alanna MacIntyre
Delicata Squash
This dish features delicata squash with a mushroom pâté and fermented squash powder, creating a rich, umami flavor profile.
"The highlight for me was the Delicata Squash with mushroom pâté, flavoured by dehydrated fermented squash powder. It literally tasted like foie gras."
Frank Hsu
Papadam
A crispy starter served with a fermented chickpea cream, offering a satisfying crunch and a burst of umami.
"Other standouts were the Papadam with fermented chickpea cream—huge umami hit—and the Cavatelli with pioppino mushroom pate and fermented dandelion topped with shaved salt-cured black radish was just delicious."
Frank Hsu
Runner Beans
A tactile and flavorful dish, often served with romesco sauce and pine nuts, providing a delightful crunch.
"The dining experience ends at high notes tactile with a slightly charred Runner Beans dish that defies descriptions and ends with the fresh Korean Perilla Leaf."
Frank Hsu
Oyster Mushroom Wings
These "wings" highlight the natural, earthy flavors of oyster mushrooms, often grilled and served with a smoky, nutty sauce.
"The oyster mushroom wings and biryani starters were amazing and the bahn mi sandwich was perfect with delicious bread."
Tori Ivey
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are highly recommended, especially for dinner, and may require a credit card charge per person to hold.
- Consider sitting at the bar for an interactive experience, as chefs often explain dishes and inspirations.
- The restaurant is small and can get noisy when full, so manage expectations if you're looking for a very quiet meal.
- Portions, especially on the tasting menu, are designed for creative flavors and quality ingredients, so you might still be hungry if you don't order additional dishes.
- Be aware that service can be inconsistent; some reviewers have noted issues with attentiveness despite the high quality of food.