Matahari Grill
This sleek, contemporary restaurant serves Indonesian fare with a gourmet twist in Chinatown. Choose from fried shrimp wontons, mango chicken and the popular street food nasi lemak (fatty rice). Make sure to leave room for dessert like Pandan crepe or sago-sago. Vegan options, a wide range of cocktails and liquor are available at this local favorite. Matahari Grill is open for lunch and dinner. Dress is smart casual, and the eatery is closed on Mondays. The price per plate is no more than $20.
39 Baldwin St.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5T 1L1
(416) 596-2832
mataharigrill.com
Anh Dao Restaurant
Located in Chinatown, the family-run Anh Dao serves Vietnamese food that has the locals hooked. Try the imperial rolls, nem nuong (barbecued pork sausages, apparently the best in the city) or pho (soup). Reasonably priced and with a very casual setting, Anh Dao uses fresh, quality ingredients in its authentic Vietnamese dishes. Enjoy Vietnamese drinks like coconut juice, green bean milk or pickled plum and ice. It is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
383 Spadina Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5T 1L1
(416) 598-4514
restaurant.ca
Garuda
Garuda, located in Forest Hills, is famous for its rijsttafel (rice table), which is a nine-course meal that runs about $20 per person. A full menu also is available for those with a smaller appetite. Choose from classics like pad Thai, satay and Indonesian-style barbecued pork ribs. A nice selection of desserts infused with coconuts, sweet rice and bananas are offered at this popular restaurant. Garuda is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Smart casual dress should get you through the door.
373 Eglington Ave. W.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5T 1L1
(416) 487-6426
bridal.ca/garuda
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