These four Filipino restaurants bring a taste of home to Canada
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Filipino food is dominating not just in the US but also across the Great White North. And to give you a sneak peek at some of the top Filipino restaurants in Canada, we’ve rounded up a list.
From Montreal to Toronto, these Filipino food havens will bring you back to the sunny islands of the Philippines.
Some of the top Filipino restaurants in Canada
Here are some of the finest kitchens in Canada.
BB’s
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A taste of flavorful Pinoy delights await you in this Toronto gem that’s not just about getting a Bib Gourmand recognition but also celebrating the heritage of Filipino cuisine.
BB’s chef Robbie Hojilla is serving up delectable delights, from adobo fried chicken to pancit canton. And let’s not forget the finale, a dessert like their calamansi pie to complete the Filipino experience.
Mineral
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Nestled in the neighborhood of Toronto, Mineral is redefining Filipino cuisine with a tasting menu that’s nothing short of sumptuous and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.
“We like the sour, the salty, and the flavours of preservation. My theory is that our palate is historically defined through preserving foods with vinegars and citruses.” says Danny Cancino, chef and co-owner at Mineral.
Chef Danny Cancino transforms local Canadian ingredients into Filipino delights like their Baffin Island turbot sinigang, tuna kinilaw, spicy kaldereta and ube leche flan for dessert.
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Junior Filipino
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Setting a delightful culinary experience in Montreal’s Little Burgundy is this Filipino restaurant where chef Lorenzo Aquino is whipping up his kitchen excellence. Co-owner DJ Jojo Flores has a vision to spread the goodness of Filipino flavors with Bicol express as one of their specialties.
But don’t miss out on trying their duck adobo and bistek and egg, offering more savory flavors to your Pinoy palates. For dessert, their taste kalamansi promises a balance of sweetness and citrusy flavor.
Buboy
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Home to Montreal’s west end is this Filipino food spot. With Chef Eric Lazaro’s dedication to crafting everything from scratch, you could never go wrong with their hearty silog breakfasts and cold-soothing special bulalo.
With this growing number of Filipino restaurants abroad, Filipino cuisine is making its mark. The only question left is: Where to start?
