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This Toronto Restaurant Was Named The Best Designed In The Americas & The Photos Prove It

Dinner with a view. 😍

This Toronto Restaurant Was Named The Best Designed In The Americas & The Photos Prove It
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Lead Writer, Travel

It's no secret that Toronto is home to some amazing restaurants, and this spot has just been recognized for its incredible decor.

Minami Toronto was named the best designed restaurant in the Americas as well as the best designed restaurant in the Americas with multiple locations at the 2021 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards on October 14.

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Located in the Entertainment District, the Japanese restaurant launched during the pandemic, meaning that diners have only recently been able to enjoy its stunning interior as restrictions loosen.

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Inside, you'll find a vibrant, backlit wall, plush seating, a stretching mural, and colourful sheets that hang from the ceiling.

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The dishes are inspired by traditional Japanese food with a global twist and range from sushi to Matcha Baked Alaska. There is an extensive cocktail offering with cotton-candy topped drinks and more.

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Minami also has an outpost in Vancouver complete with a lush, leafy patio.

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If you're all about the atmosphere, this is one spot to check out on your next dinner date.

Minami Toronto

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Price: 💸💸- 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Japanese

Address: 225 King St. W., Suite 100, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy a meal in this award-winning spot, which was named the best designed restaurant in the Americas.

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  • Madeline Forsyth

    Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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