Undoubtedly probably some of the best food I have had my entire life. It was absolutely delicious! First let me start with the life changing ceviche. It was as if the gods made it! It was so seasoned and fresh. Then the lamb dumplings delicious! The hamburger fire!! The steak hands down some of the best steak ever! Everything was small plates but it was enough to fill you up and we shared everything. EXCEPT the ceviche because I was NOT sharing! Nope. Absolutely not! We went twice and I wish I could go again! The desserts! A sticky bun with enough nuts on it to cover a football stadium and sweet bacon. At this point eating I was just being greedy. I was stuffed but had to try some. And the ice cream sandwich. Babbbyyyyy let me tell you. Too good!! This was some of the best food I've ever had! If I ever make it back to Toronto I am going there again and again!!! Also the servers were sooooooooo nice! Very welcoming! Loved it!! 10 out of 10 Recommend! read more

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Haven't been to Harbord street forever after graduating from U of T and I thought it's still a small street with not much going on. Turned out I was wrong. In the recent year this neighbourhood has got some really great restaurants. Rasa is one of them. The restaurant is inside a house at a intersection. Looks like it's got a bit patio (for the summer). Once you get in you need to walk a few stairs down. I was instantly impressed with the vibe and the decor. It felt like an indie restaurant almost. Dim light but not so much. People are talking but not so loud. Busy but not packed. I loved it. The seats we got are two super super comfortable high chairs side by side facing the window by the street. Very intimate setting great for close friends or a date. We ordered 5 dishes - chop salad, octopus, braised lamb, duck breast and sticky bun. All of them came out really great. You can tell thoughts were put into the presentation, texture, and the taste. The sticky bun and the duck breast were especially incredible. The braised lamb very unique with a Persian touch. The octopus was tender and flavourful. There were only two of us and we ordered 5 dishes because usually portions at tapas restaurants are small but this is not the case for Rasa. The portion is quite decent and we got so full! The bill wasn't exactly cheap or expensive but it think it's worth it and of great value. read more

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Highly recommended. We were sat outside in the patio on a warm fall night so the weather was perfect. Service was friendly from the confirmation texts, to table side. Food was good - we got their tasting menu - quite tasty, generous portion, fair prices. The chopped salad, burger, ceviche and the brussel sprouts were the highlights. Cocktails were ok - quite standard. Casual, cozy vibes. read more

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5+1 star!! Love love love this place! This was my 2nd time here. Small cozy place with dimmed lighting. Friendly servers with great service. Call them or text them to make a reservation. (Open Table doesnt show any available time for weekends) They have changed the menu slightly but everything was amazing. We ordered 8 dishes: Chopped Salad Brussels Sprouts Truffle Mushroom Pork Ribs Octopus Wagyu 2 desserts Nothing disappointed me. Every single dish had an unique flavour with perfect spice. I also want to give a bonus star to their presentation. All dishes were aesthetically pleasing. My favorite was the Truffle Mushroom. I never tried such a flavorful dish with just veggies. My friends and I shared all dishes but next time I come, I will order the truffle mushroom just for myself. This dish was sooo delicious. I meam everything was... now my mouth is watering thinking about this already. Lol read more

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We had an excellent meal, shared the octopus, short ribs, popcorn shrimp, burger, and peanut butter ice cream dessert. Gin apricot smash perfect. Loved it all. Really artistic presentation. read more

Likes: - Service was on point. The servers checked in at the right times, they were attentive and showed a genuine interest in our feedback. - They have a great patio space. Too bad we didn't get to take advantage of it during this visit. - The Rasa burger was one of my favourite dishes for the evening, and I am not a burger kind of person. Not a fan of: - In general, we found the flavour profiles to be a bit off-balance. Most dishes tasted good at first, but as we dug in, we found certain dishes too sharp and overwhelmingly salty. Before we even placed our order, we were served a small plate of warm Brazilian bread. It was a tasty start. We ordered the following: - Chopped salad ($17) - This dish was texturally pleasing with a good variety of crunchy vegetables. The crispy chickpeas took it to the next level. The overall flavours were fairly balanced, with mild sweetness from the grapes and a more intense savoriness from the jalapeno feta cheese. Do mix the salad well as it may be on the salty side if you have too much feta in one bite, but this was a solid dish. - Grilled Halibut ($30) - I really enjoyed the halibut, it was slightly under-cooked as the middle was a tad glossy and translucent, but I didn't mind it. The fish was mild, moist and flaky and paired well with the light onion buttermilk sauce. The char on top also added a nice smokiness and woody flavour. However, the side salad was a complete miss. The more bites I took, I found the sharpness to be overbearing, it was over dressed, and I felt this unpleasant feeling on my tongue from all the acid and brininess. - Brussel Sprouts ($14) - The first few bites were good, but again, this dish became progressively salty and a tad too acidic. - Rasa Burger ($19) - This was probably my favourite dish for the night. The beef cheek patty was a joy to eat, it was lean, yet very tender and slightly stringy, resembling beef brisket. You get added richness from the buttery provolone, a bit of sweetness from the gochujang and a nice hit of acidity with the pickles and "scrapchi", Rasa's own version of kimchi. All elements of the burger are made in house, including the brioche bread, which was fluffy and delicious. This burger is not cheap, the portions aren't big and it does not come with sides. However, it's truly quality over quantity and the smaller size worked in my favour as I didn't get that gross greasy feeling after devouring it. Overall, I feel Rasa has a lot of potential. This restaurant has been on my list for a while now, and since it's always booked, we were so happy to get a reservation last minute on a Saturday evening. With high expectations going in, we were a bit disappointed with how some of the flavours turned out. When our waitress came back and asked us how the food was, we gave her honest feedback. To our surprise, she took the drinks off our bill. We appreciated the gesture. Even though the food was a bit of a let down, there is still a chance we will return for the burger and try other menu items as the overall experience was still a positive one. read more

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Fave item: Burger - so tender and juicy!! It was cooked perfectly and the soft buttery bread makes everything melt in your mouth. Other items: Fried chicken - this tasted like an Asian style fried chicken that wasn't breaded and overly crispy. Chicken wasn't dry and best of all, no bones! Truffle Gnudi - almost like a pierogie but filled with ricotta cheese instead. There were a variety of different mushrooms, which I personally don't love but my friend thought was great. Sticky bun - ended off with a delicious Cinnabon like dessert with delicious cream and candies bacon. You really can't go wrong with this! Overall, it was a wonderful experience with great service and delicious food. Don't forget to get a drink (and let them know if it's your birthday)! read more

amazing food and service! the specialty cocktails were fantastic (as was the bartender)! would highly recommend and we will be returning! price was also very reasonable for that amazing food quality. read more

Updating my overall review after coming here for 2 brunches and 1 dinner. Dinner - 3.5 stars... great flavours but the food service was sooo painfully slow. A little over 3 hours for a normal dinner. We had spots of 45 minutes of no food in front of us. I'm not sure I can recommend this place for dinner. Brunches - 5 stars for food and service... just amazing We finally got dinner reservations for this great spot. Patio is open for the summer... a really nice spot to enjoy the warm sun. The only problem is that the food service was painfully slow. Other tables in addition to ours had the same problems and some other tables were complaining. I wish it was better so I can keep this place at 5 stars but I honestly wouldnt recommend coming here for dinner. There are some bright flavours coming out of the kitchen but some of the food was served temperate warm and having no food for 45 minutes at a time, it was getting worrisome. What I would have expected having 2 seatings... it was mostly one for most tables. We saw so many people turned away and I can see why. The kitchen just could not keep up or time the dishes to send out timely. These are meant to be shared plates but they are on the slightly smaller side... so they do recommend 2 dishes per person... I would dare say 2.5 dishes per person more so. Some of the food we ate Chopped Salad - Best salad in Toronto... its the one reason I keep coming here for brunches. Zesty combination of the jalapeno, goat cheese, and avocado smear combines with many fresh chopped vegetables and the super crunchy chick peas. It's a burst of fresh flavours... definite winner. Brussels Sprouts - Solid rendition of sriracha and cauliflower 'cheese' on cooked brussels. I kinda liked them... they were served barely warm. It would have been better if they were hot. Octopus, sous vide and then grilled - nice flavours and the octopus was very tender with nicely charred bits to add more flavour and crunch. Unfortunately similar to the sprouts, it was served lukewarm. I did like the roasted almonds and creamy coconut yogurt to give it added crunch and flavour. Shrimp - 4 medium large shrimp... it was served closer to room temperature and that was unfortunate. The smokey tomato sauce was a nice flavour. It just couldnt save the dish. Sticky Bun - This is a large caramelized bun that is served hot with some candied bacon and it sits on top of a cream cheese smear. This was the 2nd best dish of the night and probably the hottest dish served. Soft pillowy bread that has lots of crunchy walnut pralines pieces creating crunch and caramelized flavour. This is a definite winner. Overall... good option for brunch but unfortunately I cannot recommend it for a dinner. I know a full tasting menu of 6+ dishes not including amuse bouche and dessert is normal for a 3 hours session but this was more a painful waiting game of lukewarm but decent dishes. read more

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I have had a few people message me about Rasa and their interest in celebrating their special event at this restaurant. Last year I would have encouraged it, but today, I would dissuade you. I returned to Rasa for my birthday this year, and I was very disappointed with the experience. It was a completely different experience than the one I had last year. These were some of my concerns: My birthday fell on a Monday, so my guests and I ordered from the set Monday menu - we have been to Rasa many times for their set menu on Mondays, and it has become progressively less impressive. On this evening I asked for no onions - as I always have, and the waitress made my request difficult. The manager did come by to check in on us, and I mentioned to him how I wanted to order the shrimp dish, but was unable to because it had onions and it could not be omitted. He took care of it and arranged that it be made without onions - something I really appreciated. The meal itself was ok - not as tasty as it used to be, the portions were small, and the service was average. Several times during the meal my friends kept asking, "what happened? Rasa used to be so good!" And in fact, at my birthday dinner last year, they treated us to a glass of bubbly, I was given my favorite dish as the main, even though it was not on the menu, and I got a lovely gift - a gift card that I used for brunch several weeks later. And the service was top notch - they made me and my friends feel very special - and I said as much in my review. This time around I could not finish one dish - simply could not stand the flavor combinations - something I had never done before here. My favorite dish (the Bangkok bowl) is no longer on the menu, and they replaced it with a shrimp dish which was alright, but not as good as the tuna version. And after dinner was over, we were still really hungry (even the friends who ate everything on their plate), so I went home and cooked myself dinner - a thing I did not want to do on my bday. The cost for dinner was $40 plus tax and tip for three courses - sounds like a good deal, but the portions and options do not make this deal worthwhile. It used to be $35 for three courses and I used to leave full. Pros Some dishes still tasty Manager does a good job when he steps in Nice space Cons Small portions Spotty service Hit and miss on dishes If doing a set menu, you won't get a full dessert I don't think I will be returning to Rasa, but appreciate all the wonderful dinners I had here over the years. :) read more

Thank you Rasa for a special NYE 6 course meal that my partner and I enjoyed at home this year. Your awesome food, outstanding service is something that we look forward to once we have outdoor/indoor dining . Until then we certainly are enjoying the great cuisine you keep on serving to our Annex community. Support Local! read more

Rasa - NYE menu - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Lovely meal sitting out on the patio. Outstanding dishes were the truffle gnudi and the plum pavlova. Unique and outstanding. The chopped salad I've had before and it is popular but last night I found it underwhelming. The burger was also excellent and I'm not a burger person. Husband loved it. We had the kimchi on the side. We also had the duck breast which was very good not sure if it was outstanding. Overall excellent food, service and menu. Enjoyed the half portions. read more

Mellow live jazz music, $5 drink specials and $40 set Monday menus. Pictures don't do any justice for this place. I was instantly impressed with @rasarestaurantto vibe and decor. Dim light but not so much. People chatting but not too loud. Busy but not too crowded. I loved it. 40 ! 5 ! chopped salad with quinoa, jalapeño, feta and toasted chickpeas truffle gunfire with local mushrooms, walnut pesto and Parmesan crisps Rasa, 196 Robert St. 5/5 Couldn't take pictures of the rest of the set menu dishes because I couldn't take my hands off of my fork! read more

Rasa - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent food and ambience. My favourite restaurant in Toronto! Their chopped salad and Brussels sprouts are to die for! One thing to note is that: if you're hoping to get their tasting menu, all parties on the table will need to order the tasting menu. They do not have a tasting menu for vegetarians and therefore, if you have a vegetarian in your group, you will not be able to order the tasting menu. read more

We went to Rasa for our four years anniversary and we were very lucky to be able to get a reservation at such a unique restaurant. We got their Full Experience Tasting Menu and we got an amazing 6 course meals. To start, we got an amazing chopped salad filled with chickpeas pepper, cheese and also an avocado rimmed bowl! we also had a spicy ceviche appetizer to start too. Both were unique, delicious and fresh! We were served a spicy pasta/Tteok-bokki with a korean fusion sauce . It was a little too spicy for me but it was too good to pass . Then we also had a fantastic duck lettuce wrap and it gave me a Chinese fusion feel. The duck was delicious too! Then, when we thought we were done, we got a Rasa Burger ! This burger was so juicy . Lastly, we finished off with a lemon thyme brownie! The thyme was super unique and the lemon was a great pairing with the brownie ! We also got two amazing cocktails. 10/10 would come back just for the drinks tbh! The cocktails were soooo good I got the autumn margarita and my bf got the rasa spritz if you are celebrating something special, I highly recommend coming to Rasa to celebrate ! read more

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We came here on a Friday night for something small to eat and some beers. We were lucky enough to get a spot on the patio. We got the Truffle Gnudi (5 stars, an amazing bust of earthy flavours) and the Pork Belly (3 stars, a little underwhelming and a bit bitter). Overall we had a pleasant evening. 3.5 stars. read more

I came here with my boyfriend for his birthday dinner because he wanted to go to a restaurant that had a multiple course dinner for a set price. We settled here and made a reservation. Upon entering, we were greeted by the host and he let us choose where we wanted to sit since it was overly crowded and i picked outside cause I thought it looked nice. One thing that surprised me was they set our table at the farthest possible spot, they apologized for not having enough outdoor heaters and thats fine, I just think it's weird that we still couldn't have sat somewhat closer to the rest of the restaurant. We went with "the experience" without any changes in the course items. I came to regret this later because I don't eat seafood and 3 of them were seafood dishes (someone please try the Brussel sprouts dish and let me know what you think). My boyfriend and I agree the truffle dish was our favorite with the duck being runner up. His least favorite was the shrimp but I can't speak for it. In terms of cleanliness, it's an interesting rustic aesthetic but since we sat outside we didn't get as much of it. One thing that has nothing to do with the restaurant but added a fun twist was that spider landed on our table from above . Despite the spider, i would come here again to have the truffle dish! read more

Hands down the best dining experience I've ever had in Toronto. The food is innovative, delicious and the service is top notch. Expect a Michelin star experience without the price tag. This is also a great place for people with dietary restrictions as the staff were extremely accommodating with my food allergies. Special shout out to our server Amanda who was so wonderful the whole night! Will definitely be recommending this place to everyone I know and I can't wait to come back! read more

Had a splendid time. Was able to make last minute reservations and had to sit at the bar. The bartender was great! We did the tasting menu and we were stuffed! That chopped salad was so flavorful and that burger was juicy juicy. Everybody was very nice the whole time. We had a lovely experience. The music was up to date and good. read more

We went here to celebrate a special milestone birthday and it worth it. We went with The Experience which gives you 8 courses from their menu plus one dessert. It's a family style restaurant so all dishes served are made for sharing. By the time we got to the last course, which was a burger, we were so full. Although the portions look small, you basically have to waddle out the front door when it's time to go. Favourites from the tasting menu include the salad, shrimp toast and the ribs. They offered three desserts and although most people go for the sticky bun, the ice cream is a must have. I would definitely come back! read more

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The Food Dudes have done it again!! Came here tonight for their soft opening and damnnnn you better check this place out before it gets huge. It's been named one of the most anticipated restos opening this summer and I definitely see why, their food is fun, tasty, and innovative. Paired with some stellar (and stiff) drinks created by Chanel Wood and some wicked desserts by the pastry chef (I believe her name is Olivia), you're going to be spoiled. Not to mention their servers were on point from start to end. I've said this many times, I'm a keener for great service and they were definitely on their A game. Harbord Village is already becoming a hot spot for restaurants but with the addition of Rasa, this is going to be the new dining destination this summer. I encourage you to go now while you can, it's going to BOOM real soon. Their patio opens next week which will open up another 5 or 6 tables. read more

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We were on the lookout for a place to celebrate our anniversary for a quite a while and luckily landed on Rasa. It was our first time there and it was a wonderful experience to say the very least! The reservation process was a total breeze. I appreciate that they took the time to send a reservation reminder to you the day of and ask if there was a special occasion. Right off the bat, I can tell that it was was going to be amazing experience. And Rasa did not disappoint! The staff were all so warm and kind. The atmosphere was quaint, cozy, and romantic. The food. Oh. The food was so yummy! We stopped by on a Set Monday and everything was really delicious. My boyfriend could NOT stop gushing about the beef cheek burger! Near the end, the staff caught us off-guard by surprising us with a little something on the house to celebrate our anniversary. This was so thoughtful! We could not be more happy about our dining experience. We will most definitely be back to try their lamb ribs and sticky bun dessert! read more

What a beauty! Rasa was always on my to go list. We decided on a couple of dishes to share. First was the Chopped Salad. YOU. NEED. TO. GET. THIS. It was lovely, the flavours were amazing and that sauce around the dish was to die for. Plus as a bonus, this salad is completely instagramable. The short ribs were a delight, along with the lamb that we had. Nothing was disappointing and every dish we had was enjoyable. I simply am a fan and will be coming back! read more

Rasa - Chopped Salad - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing is all I wanna say but Yelp won't let me so I will add that it's been 1 of the top 5 restaurants experiences I've had in my life and 1 of my Top 2 in Canada. We went at the beginning of fall last year with no reservations but were welcomed in, seated at the bar and served good drinks before being moved to the patio. The food was great in every single detail with its culprit in the duck. Everyone should try the duck! I think the waitress left her shift without passing our dessert order because they had us waiting I would say for at least 20 mins? in the patio until it was dark and cold. The other staff noticed this fail and didn't charge for the dessert in our bill. Kudos to them! I personally want to get back because: Who cares so much about little fails in service when food tastes this great? read more

Rasa deserves an updated review. In my experience this is a winning neighbourhood spot. I have returned to it a few times and will gladly go back again. Everything from the complimentary mini cornbread muffins to the addictive and beautiful mains (e.g. Bangkok bowl, octopus, truffle gnudi) are hits. I've had less success with a limited experience of their desserts, but who even needs them with the solid apps, salads and mains? Tasty food with flair, but a relaxed feeling inside and out, which eliminates pretension. read more

You need to eat here. Throughout my 5 day trip I met a number of locals who feel the same. I like well-executed food, and I like a place that feels like home. I found it. The Gush: Monday night they have a wonderfully priced tasting menu for $40 a person - and it will leave you so happy and full. The food is terrific. I wish I had a better word for it. They even offer house wine at $5 a glass! So incredibly respectable. Atmosphere is so cozy and comfortable. Families, couples, everyone. And all so relaxed and happy. Staff! Now they have GOT this. The staff work as a seamless team. From hostess, servers, cooks and even owners, they each go out of their way to make your experience polished but so friendly and unpretentious. But the food. Every dish was insanely balanced and tasty. That popcorn. The salad! Omg the salad. The sea bream... I honestly can rave about EVERY dish (I just remembered the Brussel sprouts...WOW) I am so incredibly glad I came. Hands down my favourite food experience in Toronto. Oh and they had a solo live guitar player/singer who was very talented and the music fit the scene so well. The only thing I wish was that I had tried the burger. The guy next to me sat down and ordered it immediately without even looking at a menu. It looked amazing. Huge thanks to Adam and his team for making my night! read more

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I'm always on the hunt for my favourite burger in the city. A couple of my top choices have closed or changed or moved. Rasa is now my favourite burger in the city of Toronto and I stand by it until someone challenges me. The burger is delicious, and I can vouch for the chopped salad, the Brussels sprouts and the shrimp. The only thing we ordered that I didn't care for was the steak tartare and even that was still delicious, but not something I particularly care for. Go to Rasa, take a date, and order the burger to impress them and change your own life. And then when you think they are in love with you, order the sticky bun with bacon and make them want to marry you. I literally want another burger and sticky bun and I just finished the first one. Can't wait to go back and maybe fight over the sticky bun (order your own... don't share...). read more

Rasa - Half of the burger... I could eat three of these and not feel a drop of guilt - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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How this place isn't a 5 star winner boggles my mind! I went for the Set Monday for $35 and was blown away. The chopped salad was the best (bold statement I know but I'm still thinking about it to this day). The chicken wings were my least favourite item ordered and they were delicious. Even the veg dishes were yum. And don't even get me started on the cocktails... ah-maz-ing! The thing that really blew me away was the service. Great bunch of people who work there. Very friendly, helpful and chatty. I requested some recommendations and they were spot on. I was really impressed with their ability to go above and beyond their normal duties. Yes portion are a bit small but worth the money once the flavour hits you. If you haven't gone yet you're missing out. I will definitely go back to sit on their quaint patio to sip on more cocktails and try the regular menu. read more

Rasa - Forgot the name of this dish but absolutely delicious - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The wife and I went with the tasting menu, I could go on and one about everything, I won't. If you want excellent tasting food served up by a fantastic staff check them out. Great flavors and textures to all the meals, just so well done. I look forward to returning. read more

After seeing all the pictures of beautifully plated food this place executes I knew I had to visit this restaurant. Hubby and I decided to come here for our Anniversary dinner and boy was I glad I chose here. From booking our reservation over the phone to leaving the restaurant feeling spoiled and stuffed the service competes with the best among the city. Upon entering we warmly greeted by a hostess, after confirming our reservation with her, she wished us a Happy Anniversary which I found very thoughtful that they would make note of. She kindly led us to a cozy table in the front of the restaurant beside a window peering out onto the patio and hustle and bustle of the main streets. We sat against a distressed brown leather banquet with rustic wood panelling above and concrete floors below. Our waitress for the evening soon came over and wished us a Happy Anniversary as well. She went over the menus with us explaining that the dishes are served tapas style and she recommends ordering at least 4 dishes to share between the 2 of us. Soon after placing our food and drink orders with our waitress we noticed her returning with what looked like the wrong drink orders. She brought over two glasses of persecco which she explained were compliments of the house as we are celebrating our anniversary. Touched by the gesture we thanked her immensely. She then returned with our 2 glasses of Pinot Grigio. Onto the food... Here's what we had Amuse Bouche - Complimentary warm cheese puffs served on top of a creamy roasted red pepper sauce. Very light and mild tasting just enough to stimulate your appetite to the feast that was on it's way Brussel Sprouts - scotch bonnet vinegar, cauliflower cheese sauce I am a sucker for brussel sprouts and these have to be some of the best I've ever had! Perfectly caramelized to bring out there natural sweetness balanced with the mild and tangy scotch bonnet vinegar and creamy cauliflower cheese sauce and then piled high with fried onions was absolutely scrumptious! Chopped Salad - vegetables, quinoa, jalapeño feta, Harissa chickpeas The waitress explained the dressing of the salad was smeared around the bowl so we could mix in as much or as little as we wanted. We totally mixed it all in there and this salad definitely lives up to it's hype. So refreshing, crunchy, a little spicy, and creamy it definitely taps all your senses. Spiducci - lamb tenderloin, halloumi, pomegranate, labneh, pine nut gremolata Perfectly cooked so tender and aromatic, the meat was adorned with the crunchy pine nut gremolata sitting on a cloud of that garlicy lemony creamy labneh. Oh and who can forget those irresistible chunks of fried halloumi. Short Rib Steak - yuzu bbq sauce, schmaltz potatoes, beef tendon, pho dip The yuzu bbq sauce really made this dish for me! A nice punch of flavour slathered on that smokey tender melt in your mouth meat was heavenly. Oh and the schmaltz potatoes were so crispy and golden were a fluffy potato interior. Overall this was a spectacular experience from start to finish. All the dishes were beautifully plated like works of art, taste was impeccable each dish tapping into many different flavours and textures, and service was absolutely phenomenal, warm, and friendly. After taking care of the bill we promptly left as we had plans for dessert. The hostess ran after us as we were leaving. She again wished a Happy Anniversary and presented us with a $15 giftcard to use on our next visit. Needless to say this restaurant went above and beyond in making our Anniversary a memorable and we will definitely be making a return visit! read more

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Everything was delicious, great for sharing! The service was excellent and very cool energy inside! Patio also looks very nice for dinner

FOOD: had The Experience, a 9 course tasting menu with two desserts. This place is all about the tapas and sharing portions. And the food we ate was quite savoury, varied in palette, and a nice blend of seafood, veggies, and meat. Duck Confit, Ceviche, Lamb bacon were favourites AMBIENCE: nice dark area as a basement, had some aloe plants as decorations. SERVICE: knowledgeable and kind staff PRICE: around $160 after tips and tax for two TIPS: reservations are a good idea. Most all their food is delicious. read more

No one eats more than I do. Seriously. I'm a fat fat man in a little man's body. I've eaten all over this city and only now started to write reviews, because my wife's sister got invited to be a yelp elite and she can't even boil water and only eats where I tell her to, so I'll start with my favs: It's good, it's really good. Ordered like 8 items across the ball and chain and I and everything was great. Top 5 restaurants in the city. read more

One of the best meals I've had. Went in for Monday industry night and every dish was a pleasant surprise. Very chill and relaxed environment for the great food. Want to try their sister store now read more

I think I've found my new favourite restaurant!!! I came to Rasa on a Monday night and was blown away by their prix fixe menu ($40 per person). It was delicious, every single bite of it!!! We were started off by some kind of fried snack (a potato fritter? I don't know what it was but it was delicious) followed by the chopped salad and ceviche. I didn't know how much I could love a salad until I had that salad. Damn. Then we had the truffle gnudi (my fav dish of the night) and the burger. The truffle gnudi was so flavourful and nuanced and I could eat it every day. It was my boyfriend's birthday so they threw in a delicious donut on the house! Get the donut - it was so good. I loved every single bite. Totally worth the price. There was also live music the night we came which was awesome! Their musician played some really great acoustic covers and sang happy birthday to everyone there. Can not wait to come back - would love to try their full tasting experience! read more

Visited Rasa last night for dinner with my husband. We went without a reservation, but were greeted warmly and sat almost immediately. Everything about our evening at Rasa was outstanding. The owner was warm and welcoming and the entire wait staff was great. They are so knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions. Service was attentive without being overbearing. We loved all 5 sharing plates that we tried. Had the chopped salad, the brussels sprouts, the spicy ceviche, the chicken cassoulet and the famous Rasa burger. Truly couldn't choose a favorite as we would order all of these again. Can't wait to get back again! read more

Rasa - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We've really enjoyed dining here. Service is fast and quick, the food is exceptional and the service is great for a place this busy. They have great cocktails and wines too. Staff are lovely and friendly too, great all round!! read more

Upon researching new restaurants in the city, I came upon mention of Rasa and my interest was piqued. Came here on a Thursday night with a same day reservation - it was busy but not overcrowded. Service and decor were good but let's get straight to important part - the food! Let me start off by saying everything we had was excellent. The attention to detail and flair of the plating only builds your anticipation as the dishes arrive and the flavors and textures do not disappoint. We had the seafood board, truffle gnudi, and cheese burger with kimchi. The burger was tender and melted in your mouth with flavor. The truffle gnudi was essentially gnochi but with cheese rather than potatoes and accompanied by a variety of tasty mushrooms. The seafood board consisted of tuna, octopus, and smoked trout with distinct garnishes to create unique taste profiles. Recommend getting 2 items per person but keep in mind these are dishes that are great for sharing. All prices were very reasonable and I was full by the end of the meal - would definitely come again. read more

Rasa - Burger with Taro chips - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I once read that Madonna was a genius and that she has a very high IQ. I only say this because I'm reminded of her "Ray of Light" video when I open the website. After I dined here, I concluded that the food dudes have food IQ. Every dish was smart and well constructed. The chopped salad is a fattoush salad on steroids. The spare ribs are a carnivorous version of a root beer float. The cereal dessert is greeeeeaaaatttttt! (the sticky bin isn't bad either). The service was courteous and attentive. From the attention to detail in the dishes to fact that the music is good but set at a decibel level lower than a Chiefs game, Rasa is an enjoybale experience. I can see myself going regularly to see what new projects they dream up. read more

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I waited so long to come here but it was definitely worth the wait. I was hesitant as the pics doesn't do this place any justice but the reviews told a different story. Came here to catch up with a friend and got seated by the window up front in super comfy leather chairs. We didn't try the chef experience, but we started with the chopped salad. Super fresh and tasty with grapes! 4/5 On to the truffle gnudi. Very earthy and comforting 4/5 The sea bream ceviche was my favourite exploding with nutty, spicy, salty Thai flavours. Yum! The fish was super fresh and good mouthful! 5/5 We tried the king crab and that wasn't very memorable 3/5 Lastly we had the duck confit and it was maybe the best duck I've had that wasn't Peking duck. So scrumptious and tender. 5/5 To end off the meal we chose the sticky bun. I'm not too into desserts especially after a big meal but it was so delicious we killed it. All of it's cinnamony sweet goodness. 5/5 Totally impressed and planning to come back soon. Thanks Rasa for a great time and the service was excellent as well!!!!! read more