GTA Restaurants During Pandemic UPDATED Sat, July 18

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:06 am

HP_John [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Jan 21, 2008; 5917 posts; 2032 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 12:06 am

GTA Restaurants During Pandemic UPDATED Sat, July 18

New restaurants added Sat, July 18

I excluded restaurants that already have deal threads. Below is a list of some deals. Most apply to takeout, ordered direct (eg not on delivery apps). Feel free to contribute & I will update OP, ideally restaurants that are not big chains as most people already know their deals, & not deals on delivery apps as they change almost daily & restaurants often pay 30% or more. Deals subject to change, please verify directly

7 Numbers (Italian) Family dinner, $30 per person has 3 small apps, 2 small pastas, 1 main protein eg lamb shank, meatballs (someone on FB said each per person portion is big, enough to feed 2 YMMV)
516 Eglinton Av. West, TORONTO. 416 322 5183
307 Danforth Av., TORONTO. 416 469 5183

Alo/Alobar (French). $65/pp & $45/pp pre-fixe menu, minimum 2 orders

Archive Wine Bar, 50% (YMMV)
909 Dundas Street West, Toronto. 647 748 0909

Astoria (Greek) Buy 1 Chicken/Pork Souvlaki dinner, get 1 at 50%
Multiple locations

Aviv (Mediterranean). 10%, 20% on meal plan
779 St Clair Ave W, Toronto. 416.922.2433

Beefing with 7 (Chinese). 20% on cash, 10% card
4907 Yonge St, North York. (416) 218-8886

Boat King of Thai Noodles. 20%
770 BAY STREET UNIT 1, TORONTO. (416) 591-8838

Crown and Dragon (pub). 20%
890 Yonge St, Toronto. (416) 927-7976

Dakgogi (Korean fried chicken). Cash discount, chicken only (20% Yonge, 15% Toronto)
416) 221-7999. 5310 Yonge Street, North York
416) 519-7207. 25 Wellesley Street East, Toronto

Deepizz (deep dish pizza). $7 for 9" deep dish pepperoni with drink & dip, pickup only (I think it's $12 at reg price)
384 College St, Toronto. (416) 925-1555

Flaming Kitchen (Asian fusion). 30%
Multiple locations

Ikkousha Ramen/Ramen Chicken (Japanese). 20%
(Pork ramen) 249 Queen Street West, Toronto. 416-901-2249
(Chicken ramen) 257 Queen Street West, Toronto. 416-979-0257

Imonay (Korean) $6 Pork Bone Soup w/ rice & free (chefs pick) small sides
665 Bloor Street West, Toronto. 416 533-2850

JaBistro (sushi). 15%
222 RICHMOND ST. W., TORONTO. 647.748.0222

Kanto (Filipino). $50 meal for 3-4 people
707 Dundas St W, Toronto. 416.893.0737

Kingyo (Japanese). 10%
51B Winchester St, Toronto. (647) 748-2121

King Taps (pub), Sun-Thu - mix & match any 2 bowls, burgers, & pizzas for $27 (reg price $18-$21 each)
100 KING ST. WEST, TORONTO. 647-361-2025

Kinka/Kinton/Kintori (Japanese izakaya/ramen/grilled meats). 15%
Multiple locations

Kinoya Sushi. 20%
293 King St. West Toronto. 416. 599. 8828

Kintaro (Japanese izakaya). 10%
459 Church St, Toronto. 647 560-5335

Lims Chicken (Korean). 20%
623 Bloor St W, Toronto. (416) 537-8288

Maizuo Noodle and Crepe (Chinese). 40% cash
209 Dundas St W, Toronto. (647) 292-8598

Mapo Gamjatang (Korean). 10% cash
4916 Yonge Street, North York. (416) 225-4343

Plates & Bowls (Indian). 2 for $10 butter chicken bowls, has rice & salad
1076 Hoover Park Dr Unit #8, Whitchurch-Stouffville. (905) 640-7484

Ramen Misoya. 20%
8362 Kennedy Rd Unit A3, Unionville. (905) 940-5228

Ramen Raijin (Japanese). 15%
24 Wellesley St. West (Rear), Toronto. 647-348-0667

Sariwon (Korean BBQ), 20% regular takeout menu. New home meal sets/grocery available, free delivery (min $30)
7388 Yonge St, Thornhill. (905) 881-5103

Sushi One. 20%
4924 Yonge St, North York. (416) 222-0303

Tapas at Embrujo (Spanish), Paella for 2 people, $35 (reg $49)
97 Danforth Ave, Toronto. (647) 705-7880

The Fry (Korean fried chicken). $10 deals, Mon - small original fried chicken (reg $18), Tues - wings (reg $18), Wed - boneless fried chicken (reg $18), Thurs - fried chicken large $21 (reg $30). Stacks with 10% off on cash
Multiple locations (Mississauga excluded)

Urban Hakka. 15% cash
3305 Yonge St, North York. (416) 481-0101

Victory Cafe. $11 pizzas (reg $14-$17)
440 Bloor St W, Toronto. (416) 551-8376

Yin Ji Chang Fen (Chinese). 20% cash, 10% card
4981 Hwy 7 Unit 13, Unionville. (905) 940-1772

Yonge Bistro. 20%
5533 Yonge St, North York. (647) 340-5533

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More, updated July 18:

Aji Sai (sushi). 20%
467 Queen St W, Toronto. (416) 603-3366 (possibly all locations?)

Aroma Indian Cuisine. 20% on over $30
287 King St. W. Toronto. (647) 361-5782

August8 (sushi/dim sum). 30%
331 Spadina Ave, Toronto. (416) 597-2288

Blue Ocean Cafe (Malaysian). 10%
392 Kennedy Rd A6, Unionville. 9056045200

Bo Tree (Plant-Based). 30%
4568 Highway 7 E, Unit 3. Markham. (905) 940-9288

Butter Chicken Roti. 20%
Unit 7, 861 York Mills Road, Scarborough. (647) 352-3333

Cafe Landwer (Jewish). 15%
Multiple locations

Chef Papa Tea & Noodle Bar. 10% (cash)
8390 Kennedy Road B1-3, Unionville. (905) 604-1588

ChiChop (Taiwanese). 20%
Multiple locations

Dragon Pearl (Chinese). 25% cash, minimum $35
865 York Mills Rd #2, North York. (647) 352-2288

Dzo Viet Eatery. 15%
308 Dundas Street West, Toronto. (647) 346-8843

Garden Hong Kong Cafe. 12% cash
28 South Unionville Ave #1035, Markham. (905) 604-3863

Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza. 50% pasta/pizza/wine, 25% salad/app/beer
Multiple locations

Green Grotto (Bubble Tea). 20% drinks, 15% food
Multiple Locations

Gyubee Toronto (Japanese BBQ). 10% on cash
157 Dundas St W, Toronto. (416) 639-1545

Hong Shing (Chinese). 20%
195 Dundas St W, Toronto. (416) 977-3338

Imm Thai. 20% on in-house online order
651 College St, Toronto. (416) 532-6888

Japan Sushi. 20%
482 Bloor St W. Toronto (416) 531-5426

Kiu Japanese Restaurant. 15% cash, 10% card.
169 Enterprise Blvd 2nd Fl, Markham. (905) 513-6368

Kung Fu Tea. Daily $4 deal
Multiple locations

Lee Chen Asian Bistro. 10%
Multiple locations

Mayflower Chinese Food. 10% cash, $7-8 walk-in deals
1500 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke. (416) 248-6163

MiKi Sushi. 20% (cash)
4471 Hwy 7, Unionville. (905) 415-6454

Mings Room (Chinese). 15%
6461 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga. (905) 812-1234

Motorino (Italian). 20% pickup, 10% delivery & free delivery
4101 Rutherford Rd, Woodbridge. (905) 856-6686

Mr Chimaek (Korean fried chicken). 15% off cash, 10% off card, min. $50 order
7665 Kennedy Rd, Markham. (905) 474-2012

My Thai Kitchen. 20%
4911 Dundas St W, Etobicoke. (416) 519-3356

Nam Vietnamese Restaurant. Cash 10%
Multiple locations

New City Restaurant (Hong Kong). 10%
8392 Kennedy Rd, Unionville. (905) 479-3281

Pita Nutso. 25%
2365 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. (905) 257-6885 (maybe all locations?)

Presotea. 10%
Pacific Mall, Unit E23. (647) 213-6688

Ronin Izakaya (Japanese). 30% cash, 20% card
39 Baldin St, Toronto. (416) 977-8808

Royal Hakka Chinese Seafood. 10% on cash
735 Middlefield Rd, Scarborough. 4162928888

Saku Sushi. 15%
478 Queen St W, Toronto. (416) 368-7258

Solstice Restaurant (Italian). $15 daily deals
1801 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga. (905) 822-1801

Summit Garden (Chinese), 30% with cash.
3015 Winston Churchill Blvd, Mississauga. (905) 828-6686

Taste of Thailand. 30% (call to confirm).
5310 Dundas St W, Etobicoke 416-239-2824

Thai Room Grand. 20%
Unit 9, 861 York Mills Road, Scarborough. (416) 444-7223

Thai Room. 20%
934 King St W, Toronto. (416) 531-1888

The Emperor Restaurant & Tappery (pub). 50% on wings 4-8pm, 1lb wings & 4 beers for $20
475 Westney Rd N, Ajax. (905) 239-2135

The Good Son (global). 10%
1096 Queen St W, Toronto. (416) 551-0589
11 Karl Frasier Road 647-748-0589

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:15 am

anthony9: Member; Dec 20, 2018; 247 posts; 413 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 12:15 am

If restaurants are struggling and you want to help, wouldn't it be better to pay full price?

There is no altruism if you benefit.

+5

Apr 16th, 2020 12:19 am

HP_John [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Jan 21, 2008; 5917 posts; 2032 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 12:19 am

anthony9 wrote: ↑ If restaurants are struggling and you want to help, wouldn't it be better to pay full price?

There is no altruism if you benefit.

They are all restaurants that I've ordered from in the past, before there was ever any pandemic. These are restaurants that I personally enjoyed, & will continue to do so when I can. I never said anything about me being a good guy. Some people just choose to always see the negative in everything, take it however you like. I've also tipped on these takeout orders, but I didn't know we had to show you we are well intentioned before posting this

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:24 am

robbingcorporations: Newbie; Jul 30, 2019; 27 posts; 46 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 16th, 2020 12:24 am

Went to pick up Dakgogi the other day and got boneless half and half of Padak (green onion chicken) and hot soy garlic. Got fries on the side as it didn't come with any. Highly recommend the Padak. Probably wanna skip out on the fries and get another fried side. However, portions were really generous and they even threw in a couple of coke cans to boot (YMMV). Tried almost all the fried chicken places near Yonge/Finch and Sheppard but definitely top three for me so far. Definitely check it out if you live nearby!

(and no I don't work there)

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:26 am

Bencherstyle: Deal Addict; Nov 9, 2008; 2368 posts; 514 upvotes; Thornhill

Apr 16th, 2020 12:26 am

St louis has some takeout specials, and they take orders online. I got a free bottle of their dill sauce with one of the specials, 5lb, wings, 1lb fries and 4 pops with sauce bottle for 49.99.
Not the best, but if you are craving wings.

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:29 am

w00t: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2004; 1190 posts; 906 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 16th, 2020 12:29 am

Thanks OP

Great list, I been to a few of them and looking to try the other ones

Astoria (Greek) Buy 1 Chicken/Pork Souvlaki dinner, get 1 free
Where did you see this promo? Was it listed at the storefront? I wasn't able to find this anywhere.

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:34 am

HP_John [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Jan 21, 2008; 5917 posts; 2032 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 12:34 am

w00t wrote: ↑ Thanks OP

Great list, I been to a few of them and looking to try the other ones

Astoria (Greek) Buy 1 Chicken/Pork Souvlaki dinner, get 1 free
Where did you see this promo? Was it listed at the storefront? I wasn't able to find this anywhere.

I got it from the Toronto location, it is listed on their Facebook. You can mix & match eg order 1 chicken dinner, get 1 pork dinner free. Portions are generous, even the "small" dinner is more than enough IMO (YMMV)

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:37 am

The Bartender: Jr. Member; Aug 13, 2008; 169 posts; 85 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 16th, 2020 12:37 am

To add a few:

Ja Bistro has a limited takeout menu but everything is 30% off. High end sushi place.

https://www.jabistro.com/menus/#takeout-20200402

Archive Wine Bar is selling wine at a discount. Unclear exactly what the discount but over the phone, they told me 50% off regular prices +$10. I can't 100% confirm that's the discount but just wanted to support them anyway.

Other wine deals:

Normally, you can't really buy a mixed case from these wine agents but they have one on special right now with wines specifically picked by The Star's wine writer.
https://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/ ... ating.html

Liberty Group also selling a trio of wines at a discount but sold out for April already.
https://foodball.ca/product/abcs-of-wine-package/

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:39 am

SoroSuub1: Deal Fanatic; Jun 3, 2008; 7479 posts; 3697 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 12:39 am

I have been working on a similar list, but running it out of a Google MyMaps since it is easier to show on a map.

Restaurants offering Takeout (Mapped)

#1 favourite by far on my list is Boat King of Thai Noodles at Bay/College, the Khao Soi is #1, which tastes great with the provided noodles, or on the next day with fresh rice I make myself at home. The red/green/yellow curries are good too.
25% off takeout for the general public, 40% off for healthcare workers. This is off of what I consider already very reasonable prices for DT core (original price $12/meal before discount).

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:45 am

Bencherstyle: Deal Addict; Nov 9, 2008; 2368 posts; 514 upvotes; Thornhill

Apr 16th, 2020 12:45 am

The Bartender wrote: ↑ To add a few:

Ja Bistro has a limited takeout menu but everything is 30% off. High end sushi place.

https://www.jabistro.com/menus/#takeout-20200402

Archive Wine Bar is selling wine at a discount. Unclear exactly what the discount but over the phone, they told me 50% off regular prices +$10. I can't 100% confirm that's the discount but just wanted to support them anyway.

Other wine deals:

Normally, you can't really buy a mixed case from these wine agents but they have one on special right now with wines specifically picked by The Star's wine writer.
https://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/ ... ating.html

Liberty Group also selling a trio of wines at a discount but sold out for April already.
https://foodball.ca/product/abcs-of-wine-package/

I tried their takeout menu when they first offered half off. Honestly, i loved their dine in, but i found their take out menu to be small and.... not as good. Others may find it to be worth it. Just my take

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Apr 16th, 2020 12:54 am

fightbriz: Deal Fanatic; May 25, 2009; 5474 posts; 1746 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 16th, 2020 12:54 am

Guys, if you do visit any smaller restaurants and especially those with discounts, please make sure to put in a more than usual generous tip.

Food is already very low margin and lots will have to close if they aren't able to survive this pandemic.

+20

Apr 16th, 2020 1:05 am

bobcat99: Deal Fanatic; Jul 20, 2006; 9665 posts; 3025 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 1:05 am

anthony9 wrote: ↑ If restaurants are struggling and you want to help, wouldn't it be better to pay full price?

There is no altruism if you benefit.

People are struggling too with money. This works well for both.

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Apr 16th, 2020 1:08 am

Dave510: Deal Addict; Oct 12, 2008; 1864 posts; 3938 upvotes; Markham

Apr 16th, 2020 1:08 am

anthony9 wrote: ↑ If restaurants are struggling and you want to help, wouldn't it be better to pay full price?

There is no altruism if you benefit.

Would it be better? Yeah. Would it be even better if you pay 200% menu price? Yeah.

But would getting more business, even at 30% off, be better than none? I’m gonna guess yeah. So you are helping, even if you get a discount.

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Apr 16th, 2020 1:09 am

fightbriz: Deal Fanatic; May 25, 2009; 5474 posts; 1746 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 16th, 2020 1:09 am

bobcat99 wrote: ↑ People are struggling too with money. This works well for both.

Sure. It just depends who you are and your financial situation.

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Apr 16th, 2020 1:21 am

The__Rock: Member; Oct 22, 2007; 348 posts; 353 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 1:21 am

Definitely check out Pita Golden Pocket. Best Shwarma and falaffel on the planet! Crazy generous portions. You wont eat the rest of the day. Hours are 11-5 M-F so go for lunch or pick up for an early dinner. I believe they use halal chicken as well but may want to call and confirm.

https://streamable.com/hqbjx

https://g.co/kgs/3b9peQ

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Apr 16th, 2020 8:06 am

djemzine: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 41856 posts; 6592 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 8:06 am

7 Numbers is participating as well. Their family dinner is worth every penny.

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Apr 16th, 2020 8:25 am

lioncar: Deal Addict; May 17, 2006; 1588 posts; 308 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 8:25 am

HP_John wrote: ↑ I got it from the Toronto location, it is listed on their Facebook. You can mix & match eg order 1 chicken dinner, get 1 pork dinner free. Portions are generous, even the "small" dinner is more than enough IMO (YMMV)

YMMV is right. I checked out their Vaughan location after seeing this deal posted on RFD a few weeks back. They did not allow me to mix and match, was told that if you order chicken you get chicken, order pork get pork. The portion was on the small side for me, considering that the regular price for it is around $20. The chicken was dry and the pork was dry and chewy.

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Apr 16th, 2020 8:37 am

TorontoEh: Deal Fanatic; Dec 11, 2005; 8216 posts; 1197 upvotes; TO

Apr 16th, 2020 8:37 am

Anything good in Mississauga/Oakville to try out?

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+1

Apr 16th, 2020 8:38 am

JayLove06: Deal Guru; Feb 29, 2008; 13352 posts; 9190 upvotes

Apr 16th, 2020 8:38 am

Astoria is terrible Greek food.

+6

Apr 16th, 2020 8:48 am

HelloNanaimo: Member; Jan 25, 2016; 372 posts; 410 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 16th, 2020 8:48 am

JayLove06 wrote: ↑ Astoria is terrible Greek food.

Greek food is like Pizza. When it’s good, it’s really good.

When it’s bad, it’s still pretty good.

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