GOLDEN THAI
Thai

Golden Thai has received more acclaim than over 30 other Thai restaurants. And deservingly so with its exotic cuisine known for its sensuality and searing spiciness. More than 60 different catagories are on the menu. Try the prix fixe, with lemon shrimp soup, perked up with coriander and chile, followed by basil beef and curry chicken, with a red curry sauce thick with coconut milk and basil leaves. The Pad Thai will lead you into the great lexicon of flavours of Thai subtlety and drama.

105 Church Street       (416) 868-6668

LAI WAH HEEN
Chinese

Meaning: Luxurious meeting place. Harmonizes the aromatic influence of Pacific Rim herbs-n-spice flare with exquisitely refined Cantonese cuisine to present a sumptuous menu rich in the exotic taste of the Far East. Impressive seafood masterpieces, Wok-fried lobster and beef, are among the entrees luring diners to return again and again. The list of both new and old world wines complements any menu item.

108 Chestnut Street      (416) 977-9899

EDO
Japanese

EDO, the old name for Tokyo during the days of the Shogun. Besides the stunning sushi, there are many innovative and exquisite dishes. Their classic sauces of teriyaki, saikyo and sesame are matchless, as is the tempura. The reasonably priced list of wines and sakes features some rarely seen in Toronto.

484 Eglinton Avenue West      (416) 322-6011

EDO-ko
Japanese

Traditional sushi and full menu served in a casual atmosphere. Great for dropping in for a quick bite from noon through late night. The sushi bar has become a favourite for women and men to stop by when alone, for a quiet "read", or to converse with the congenial chefs. There are specialties not found elsewhere such as the EDO-ko oysters, Kaki Age (a variation of tempura) and lobster tempura. Ask for the famous "Dynamite Roll", Karashi Sumiso, Nasu Dengaku (eggplant). The wine and sake list allows for small tastings to match each course.

431 Spadina Road      (416) 482-8973

TERRA
International

Bold and beautiful. An extraordinary dining experience, with dazzling, imaginatively prepared Euro-Asian cuisine. Sought-after items of choice include succulent roast rack of tender spring lamb as well as the assorted seafood platter, visually resplendent with grilled lobster, jumbo-sized prawns, crab, and delicious sea scallops. Exotic fare includes barbecued ostrich festooned with risotto of roasted tomato. The grilled dishes in particular are faultless and accompanied by huge flavours. Flamboyant Terra stakes claim to also being one of the city's finest bars.

8199 Yonge Street      (905) 731-6161