AlbertC
Superstar
I find that usually for these top 10 or 20 lists, they're often stacked with the usual chefs and restauranteurs from the same inner cliques. And they pump each other up.
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Towered
Superstar
A huge, self-congratulatory circle jerk? NO WAY!
evandyk
Senior Member
I don’t think that’s true of all of them, and you can mostly tell from the reviews which is which.
artyboy123
Senior Member
This is very true! All chef love to jerk each other...I find how out of touch Toronto Life best restaurant have been.
Jesus christ to even dine out in this economy will cost an average per person almost $30-$40 dollar and alot of these establishment you are paying for the vibe and food is highly priced... @AlbertC @Towered @evandyk
artyboy123
Senior Member
Again what with these random collaboration! Influencer all over social media is hyping these up ridiculous
"From now until May 26, guests can enjoy the Málà Chicken, a crispy fried chicken sandwich inspired by laziji, a super-spicy Sichuan chicken dish. It’s loaded with house-made chili oil, charred scallion relish, green chili mayo, kosher pickles and lettuce. On the side: Shaokao Fries, crinkle-cut taters dusted with a bold blend of cumin, chili and more of that Sichuan peppercorn. And to put out the inevitable fire, there’s the Black Sesame Coconut Shake, a blend of sesame paste and vanilla frozen custard inspired by tang yuan, a nostalgic Cantonese dessert."
artyboy123
Senior Member
"Eight years ago, Warakorn “Tempo” Suriyawong moved to Vancouver from Thailand to pursue a culinary career. Once there, he was hired as executive chef at the Song, an elevated Thai restaurant and wine bar that earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2022 (and every year since). While working at Song, Suriyawong met Phanom “Patrick” Suksaen (now the owner of Toronto restaurants Le Lert, Savor, Koh Lipe, Larb Muang and Aamara), and the two became fast friends. Three months ago, Suksaen decided to take their friendship to the next level, inviting Suriyawong to head up his latest project."
Art opinion: IMHO too many thai food in Toronto now! As i love thai food but cmon do we need all these restaurants poppin up every week! @AlbertC @Northern Light
AlbertC
Superstar
I think it's oversaturation, just like with the amount of gourmet cookies and mochi donut places out there. But I'm okay with letting the market sort itself out. These places are riding the wave of Thai food being the new trendy cuisine now.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
What did you guys expect from Toronto Life? 
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Mihairokov
Senior Member
Eh, Thai food was last year. Now it's matcha and dubai chocolate.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Eh, Thai food was last year. Now it's matcha and dubai chocolate.
In other words whatever the algorithm on Insta spit out a season (or two) ago.
I can’t wait to see Crumbl crumble.
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evandyk
Senior Member
A Dubai chocolate place recently opened near me. It's always jammed!Eh, Thai food was last year. Now it's matcha and dubai chocolate.
Towered
Superstar
What does "Dubai chocolate" even mean?Eh, Thai food was last year. Now it's matcha and dubai chocolate.
What, the traditional Swiss stuff is too Euro/passe now for the mainstream? lol...
Towered
Superstar
OMG, these influencer chefs are SO desperate to constantly invent some new random signature dish or style. It's all a bit cringe.
artyboy123
Senior Member
@AlvinofDiaspar @AlbertC
Art's opinion! you should listen haha (i'm joking) (this apply to toronto market fyi)
Mochi Donut = high margin product but the battle for brands competing is reach a point of no return and oversaturation = thus the market will correct itself. "Marry Me Mochi" was on Dragon's Den seeking investment for expansion opportunity to the USA
Dubai Chocolate = 100% a fad i hope it collapses itself
Matcha = I think 100% Matcha is here to stay! I am a big fan of matcha but i wouldn't pay $6-$10 for matcha latte! a typical disposible income spending product where it's a "treat yourself" goods if a recession is looming - the matcha fan will have to settle for cheaper quality and don't forget the matcha shortage crisis.
Gourmet Cookie = already in saturation and for crumble cookie to keep opening new shop will cannibalize it same store sale. Craig's Cookie was experiencing decline in quality and even losses at same store level!
Thai food = global culinary diplomacy fine! I love thai food. Again thai food is going to explosion of popularity; however Toronto's Thai food is mainly southern thai but the city hasn't try many Northern Thai ex. 555 Boat Noodle!
Art's opinion! you should listen haha (i'm joking) (this apply to toronto market fyi)
Mochi Donut = high margin product but the battle for brands competing is reach a point of no return and oversaturation = thus the market will correct itself. "Marry Me Mochi" was on Dragon's Den seeking investment for expansion opportunity to the USA
Dubai Chocolate = 100% a fad i hope it collapses itself
Matcha = I think 100% Matcha is here to stay! I am a big fan of matcha but i wouldn't pay $6-$10 for matcha latte! a typical disposible income spending product where it's a "treat yourself" goods if a recession is looming - the matcha fan will have to settle for cheaper quality and don't forget the matcha shortage crisis.
Gourmet Cookie = already in saturation and for crumble cookie to keep opening new shop will cannibalize it same store sale. Craig's Cookie was experiencing decline in quality and even losses at same store level!
Thai food = global culinary diplomacy fine! I love thai food. Again thai food is going to explosion of popularity; however Toronto's Thai food is mainly southern thai but the city hasn't try many Northern Thai ex. 555 Boat Noodle!
evandyk
Senior Member
It's not about the chocolate, it's about mixing chocolate with knafeh.What does "Dubai chocolate" even mean?