Rayah in Cabbagetown brings Moroccan flavours and French flair together in a warm, welcoming space that feels like a hidden riad in Toronto. Generous, spice-packed dishes like couscous royal and crispy maakouda make it worth coming hungry, and the mint tea and pastries are the perfect sweet finish. With its friendly vibe and buzzing atmosphere, it’s the kind of spot you’ll want to return to again and again. Continue reading Morocco: This Tastes like Marrakech
Wanaag is a hidden gem in Toronto 🇨🇦 serving hearty, flavourful Somali cuisine 🍖🍚 with generous portions of grilled meats, rich stews, and comforting sides like rice, chapati, and ugali. The food is packed with spice route-inspired flavours 🌍✨ without being overly spicy 🌶️, and everything is made fresh to order. With a warm, communal atmosphere 🧡 and standout dishes like grilled goat 🐐 and T-bone steak 🥩, it’s the perfect spot to explore a new cuisine that still feels familiar. Continue reading Somalia: Wanaag: Toronto’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret
Wazema stands out among the Ethiopian restaurants in Toronto’s Little Ethiopia, offering a more upscale ambiance with mood lighting, a prominent bar, and live music on busier nights 🎶🍹. The menu features classic Ethiopian fare centered around injera, with the Wazema Platter showcasing a mix of flavorful vegetarian and meat dishes, including the must-try Kitfo (Ethiopian beef tartare) and crowd-pleasing Tibs 🍽️🔥. While our Tuesday visit lacked the full energy of a weekend night, the delicious food and inviting atmosphere guarantee a return—next time, with entertainment in the mix! Continue reading Ethiopia: Transported to Addis Ababa
🇪🇹 We continued to discover Ethiopian cuisine in Toronto at King Solomon and Queen of Sheba! Enjoy a vibrant, communal dining experience with highlights like Ye’ Beg Key Tibs, Chacha, and the Vegetarian Platter. Served atop injera, each dish offers unique flavours. As always with Ethiopian cuisine, all the dishes arrive on a big platter and all of our friends dig in using their hands, using the injera as a vessel for consumption. Continue reading Ethiopia: Ethiopian Cuisine 101
Country Number 73 – Ivory Coast
Step into the cozy depths of Le Plato for an authentic taste of Ivory Coast in Toronto. With colorful decor and traditional tunes, it feels like dining in a friend’s home. Try the tender Grilled Goat and classic Grilled Chicken with Red Rice for a flavorful journey through West Africa! 🌍🍽️ Continue reading Ivory Coast: Lessons in West African Cuisine
🌍 Embark on a journey through Ethiopian flavors with us at Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant in Toronto! Immerse yourselves in the communal experience of sharing injera, a sour flatbread. Our group indulged in the Special Meat and Vege Platter, a flavorful quilt on a bed of injera, alongside other delectable dishes like Doro Wat and Kitfo. 🍽️ Continue reading Ethiopia: Food Friends are Forever Friends
There are few Tanzanian restaurants in Toronto, so we are excited to showcase yet another, Simba Grill. Continue reading Tanzania: This Time for Africa
We re-explore Nigerian dishes from Afribeat Kitchen since they moved into their permanent home in Parkdale. Continue reading Nigeria: Naija Hot
An evening in Little Ethiopia introduced Mandrea Bike to new Ethiopian dishes and a new restaurant in the city. Continue reading Ethiopia: A Bad Day for White Pants 
On a weekend in Montreal, we explored Mauritian cuisine in the city’s Plateau neighbourhood. Continue reading Mauritius: Island Time (MTL)
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