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Simu Liu Reveals His 8 Favourite Restaurants In Toronto & They're So Drool-Worthy

You might want to add these to the list.

Simu Liu at Pai in Toronto. Right: Hong Shing Restaurant food.

Simu Liu at Pai in Toronto. Right: Hong Shing Restaurant food.

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Simu Liu is no stranger to the Toronto food scene. He has a list of top picks, and he isn't scared to share them.

The star of Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings revealed his favourite restaurants in Toronto as part of a new campaign called, You Gotta See What We See on Tuesday. And from the looks of it, they're definitely worth adding to your list of "must-try spots in Toronto."

Simu Liu has an incredible love for Toronto. In fact, he said, "Toronto has played such a massive role in the launch of my career," and that so much of his "childhood is connected to the city in such a special way, so I don't think it will ever not be home." Aw, how sweet!

So, as a fellow Torontonian, you've got to trust that he knows what he's talking about, especially since he's a star that's probably tried tons of famous and delicious restaurants from around the world.

Here are Simu Liu's eight top Toronto restaurant picks you've got to try yourself.

Pai

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Northern Thai Food

Address: Multiple locations

Why You Need To Go: To try their famous deep-fried Grabong squash fritters and delicious curries. Oh, and you can't forget about the mango sticky rice for dessert.

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Patty King

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Jamaican Patty

Address: 321 Progress Ave., Scarborough, ON

Why You Need To Go: To try their Jamaican patties and their Jerk Chicken sandwich, while it's hot.

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Super Fresh

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Asian Food

Address: 384 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This trendy Asian night market is permanently located in the heart of Toronto, serving everything from Sandos to bao, noodle soups and various desserts.

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Khao San Road

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Thai

Address: 11 Charlotte St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: It's a hidden spot, famous amongst the locals, serving papaya salad, various curries and noodles and, of course, their signature khao soi dish.

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DaiLo

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: New Asian Cuisine

Address: 503 College St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: To try their Chinese foods that follow a French tradition, which gives Torontonians a new take on traditional Asian food.

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Fishman Lobster Clubhouse

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Seafood

Address: 4020 Finch Ave. E., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Obviously, to try their famous lobster tower that Simu Liu cannot stop raving about.

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Hong Shing

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Chinese

Address: 195 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: To try one of Toronto's most popular Chinese restaurants, which is located close to the Eaton Centre and features all your favourite Chinese food choices.

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The Alley

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Bubble Tea

Address: Multiple locations

Why You Need To Go: Do you like bubble tea? Then make sure to check out The Alley for some special drinks.

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  • Writer

    Mira Nabulsi (she/her) was a Writer for Narcity Media with over five years of journalism experience. Before joining the team, she worked at Xtalks and Discovery Channel. Mira graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) with a Master of Journalism and completed her undergraduate degree from York University. But, now she loves to eat and taste all the different cuisines and culinary experiences the world has to offer.

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