Family-style food at a relatively cheap price. There was a great variety of vegetables, seafood, and meat. Garlic rice and pork are especially tasty. Everything was very good! Highly recommended. Will visit again. read more

Overall: Great food, but service was lacking. Place is a bit small and can get cramped/loud. Food: Kamayan feast for 2 was more than enough for the both of us. For two people there's a choice between either milk fish or tilapia (for both it's an extra $6), we went with the tilapia. The fish itself was tender, but the skin was a bit too charred for my liking. Garlic rice was flavourful but not overpowering. All the seafood was cooked well, but my favourite was the skewer - it was both sweet and savory. Service: Kind of non-existant. We were about an hour early for our reservation so it was understandable they didn't have our table yet, but there were walk in guests who were seated before we were. Server kept disappearing throughout the night, making it hard to try to order dessert and our bill. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan with tilapias for 2 - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I loved the food and the service at this place. The service was quick and the servers were so friendly! Only thing, there isn't much of an aesthetic to the interior - it's really bright lighting and has white walls. If you're looking for ~mood~, that's not what this place is about. They're about fresh and authentic Filipino food. Even still, we went on Valentine's day and the aesthetic didn't have a negative impact on the good/romantic vibes. The food was AMAZING. We got the Kamayan feast for two people ($15/person) and ordered the milkfish. Everything was perfectly charred and well seasoned. They're generous with rice and give you more if you run out at your table. Overall, the food was really satisfying and fun to eat (you eat with your hands!). Also, super affordable spot. Their prices are incredible for the quantity and quality that they're offering. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tinuno is that exotic village girl, raw and beautiful that comes in your dreams again and again. Places like Tinuno are the gems I seek out everytime I venture out on a foodie adventure. This was my first experience with trying Filipino food. I wanted to go where the local immigrants went to get their Kamayan fix. Also important: it should be within my student budget. Tinuno ticked off all those boxes and more. Small, no-nonsense, efficient & value for money. You cannot go wrong. I realized oysters arent my thing. The pork and tilapia are to die for. The hot garlic rice makes me swoon everytime I think of it - exactly like my Filipina beauty. The waiters understood we were from a different cultural background and explained everything - with a smile - and gave us a mini education on Filipino food customs. Dont go here expectingan ambience. It's all about the food - and that you get in good measure. This is my new favorite place in Toronto. Worth every goddamn penny. read more

Tinuno - The Kamayan meal is a medley of fish, prawns, squid, oysters, okra and egg plant on a bed of hot garlic rice. Of course, pork chops! yum - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

"GO HERE!! What a deal! A solid 4.5 for y'all who don't need mind a not-as-nice interior!" What time we arrived/Wait time? We arrived at 1:30pm on a Tuesday afternoon. The crowd was steady, but we got a table right away. Atmosphere? The atmosphere had a very authentic feel. It was not the nicest atmosphere. There was a small balcony and a lot of bench like tables. It was quite dirty on the ground and the table still had rice and oil on it when we sat. Somehow though, we didn't find it a turn off. It felt like it was supposed to be that way for some reason! It's part of the experience - if that makes sense. Service/Staff? The staff was just fine! They gave really good recommendations and helped us choose the best thing on the menu. They smiled a lot and even though they didn't speak english as well - they tried their very best and were really great! Food/Menu? We ordered the seafood platter that you eat with your hands on a banana leaf!! It is called the Kamayan feast. It reminded me of captain's boil/good catch boil because it was so fun to eat! This place was so good. The food was the perfect portions and the sauces were so hearty. It was SUCH an amazing deal for just 15$/person for the variety of foods (pork, seafood, chicken, vegetables, fruit) you get! read more

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Came here last Friday night with a reservation for four people at 8PM. We still had to wait around 20 minutes for a table even with a reservation. The food came around 25ish minutes later so expect to wait around 45 minutes even with a reservation (likely when it's during mealtimes as well). For $15 a person, the kamayan feast included: mango salad with orange slices, garlic rice, pork skewers, bbq pork, tilapia, milk fish, grilled squid, shrimp, mussels, eggplant, and okra (hope I'm not missing any items!). With the variety and quality of the food you get, it's quite delicious and worth the price tag. It's also an experience wearing gloves and eating with your hands where the food is laid out on bamboo leaves. The service was okay, they were definitely busy for most of the night but still friendly. They gave us our bill towards the end when we didn't ask for it haha which was a bit awkward because we all wanted to order taro ice cream for dessert which was $1 a scoop. Overall, I like the concept and the food was tasty but I'm not sure if I would come here again in the near future given the waiting times and how crowded the dining area can get (which can be an issue if you are the claustrophobic type) read more

So glad to have found this place on Yelp! The first time I came to Toronto, I was looking for this place and we somehow ended up eating at the place next to it. So I had been waiting to try this place for quite some time. The place is very busy during peak hours, so I suggest going at off-hours. We went at 3pm, and although there were some people there, we were seated within 5 minutes. It's a pretty casual setting, with bench seats and you're in close proximity to everyone around you. Great for groups or a lonesome lunch break. You order by going up to the cashier and then they bedazzle you with the ultimate spread of meats and seafood on a banana leaf - a Kamayan platter looked to be made for royalty. We really indulged here, and for about $15 USD each, we definitely bought more than we had bargained for. Excellent choices of different grilled options with rice were beautifully presented, definitely Instagram-worthy, and oh so delicious. Although we were given enough to eat the next day, we ended up finishing our portions and killing off the fruit slices as well to top it off. Definitely a must-try when you're in Toronto! read more

Tinuno - Kamayan feast for 2! - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We found out about this place through a friend's recommendation and surely was not disappointed. The restaurant has limited seat and gets so packed during dinner time so I recommend calling in for reservation. If you're taking transit, the restaurant is just a few steps away from Sherbourne station exit. However, the street is very dark and sketch at night since there's no street light at all. For $15 each, you got relatively a lot of food in a wide variety. The food was somewhat over-salted but then tasted just right if you eat with garlic fried rice. Beside all the proteins and carbs, the boodle fight also came with a side of mango salad. Definitely a bang for your buck. Service was friendly and fast. Would come back for a good Fillipino feast. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been talking about this place to my friends and family since it first opened but everyone kept telling me it's busy. Not anymore! Actually, it's still in high demand but if you made reservations for large groups 4+ I'm sure you won't have problems. Anyways, the food is amazing! There's nothing I enjoy more than eating with my hands since that's what my culture does. So to find a place that offers that and a bunch of fried food? Winning! The menu is pretty easy and simple and I think it's $15 per person. You get mussels, shrimps, two types of fried fish, squid and pork. I don't eat pork but the restaurant was accommodating by putting it closer to my friends so that the pork doesn't touch what I would be eating. I went with a group of 4 and when the food came, I thought it wasn't much until we couldn't finish it and had to pack the rest for later. There's also gloves for people who don't want to leave with a seafood smell on their hands. The customer services is OK... they're nice for the most part but we got rushed after they realized we weren't able to finish our food. They bought the bill over before we requested and placed it on the table. They kept checking to see if we would leave right after and whispering back and forth amongst each other and pointing with their eyes towards our table. I get that the restaurant gets busy, but at least let us know nicely that there are people waiting for the table. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The price is very reasonable compared to the quality of the dish we had. The service wasn't that good. We had to wait so long and servers seemed very busy to handle all. It seems there's huge line up on weekends lunch time, so I highly recommend to make a reservation. The seafood is very delicious (I loved it) worthy for money and time. read more

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I've seen so many raving reviews about this place but I don't think it lived up to the hype that was generated. The concept of the resturant is really enjoyable, with all the food laid out on large leaves and gloves provided so you can eat with your hands. The food was laid out on top of a bed of rice and included an array of seafood, okra, skewers and a mango salad on the side. I thought the food was mediocre as a whole. There were definitely some dishes I enjoyed a lot more than others. One of the fish dishes tasted great while the other just tasted like char. I loved the skewers but they had enough for one per person. Overall I don't believe the food justified the $15 price tag per person. My group consisted of 7 people and the person in charge of calling in had a difficult time connecting to the resturant because their line was always busy. Our reservation was originally for 8 people but we had a last minute cancellation that we told them about at the door. We were still charged for the 8th person because they said the order was already placed with the kitchen. Overall I think it was fun as a one time visit but I would probably not go again. read more

Tinuno - Feast for 8. - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My parents planned a surprise bday dinner for me at this location because I had told them a few months ago that I wanted to try this restaurant. I'll start by saying, you should not go here with a big crowd. We had made reservations for 17, and although only 14 showed up... we were quite squished. I was sitting half on the bench and half off. That's as far as my complaints go. The service was excellent. We had two adorable young waiters who were constantly checking up on us. The food was decent. Again because we had so many people ... it was a lot of food. The seafood and fish were a hit. I also brought some left overs home .. and it was quite tasty the next day. My recommendation is to definitely check this place out... but in a smaller group (less than 7) read more

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This was a good "bang for your buck" when it came to kamayan meal, but compared to the kamayan in some other places in the city, this fell short of expectation. The place was also not the cleanest. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pains me to write this review because I really wanted to love this place. Service is average, food is disappointing. Probably a one time experience and I would never willingly come back. Came on Christmas Eve with a group of 7 people, but one person was unable to make it due to the snow. It also took over 11 phone calls to make a reservation which is pretty ridiculous in my opinion. When we told the host that our eighth guest would be unable to make it anymore, he basically said, oh well that's too bad you'll have to pay for his food since I've already sent the order to the kitchen. I was pretty displeased with this since they took the order prior to when everyone was gathered at the place. While I understand, I would have thought that they would hold off on making our order since half the party was there. The ambience was very lacklustre as well. I'm not expecting much, but it felt a little unsettling to be seated in the upstairs area. The best way I can describe it is "dingy" comes to mind. Food-wise, honestly, it was again underwhelming. I was REALLY looking forward to the food here, but everything arrived COLD. Literally nothing on our table was warm which is a huge disappointment since it should've been hot off the grill. The flavours were pretty okay, but I just couldn't get over the fact that one of the fish meant for 4 people was pretty much inedible. All I could taste was the charcoal and how burnt it was. There was one fish that could've been amazing ... if it was served even remotely heated. Everything else was pretty average and nothing noteworthy worth mentioning. Maybe the chicken skewer, but again, it was cold. Don't expect anything to blow your mind with how good it is because you'll just set yourself up for disappointment. I will not be recommending this place to my friends. Overall a mediocre experience that had me wishing we ate somewhere else. read more

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This place was highly recommended by a co worker and it didn't disappoint. Enjoyed every bit of of the meal. It was our first time trying the Filipino spread (I am sure I am not using the correct term). Pork skewers were delicious, Seafood was delicious, and best of all the rice underneath all the goodness. (taste but similar to Vietnamese broken rice with fish sauce). Keep note that they do not have liquor license.. So no alcohol. Service was pretty quick for how busy it was. Highly recommend making a reservation as this place is tiny and packs up. Overall it was great experience and can't wait to go back and take someone who hasn't try before. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The garlic rice was good. That being said, the one star review is how they did not own up to their mistake. They mixed up my dessert order and did nothing to rectify it. I originally ordered the flan and they gave me cassava cake. I am unfamiliar with Filipino Dessert and top of their cassava cake looked like the top of Parisian flan. After taking one bite, I realized it was not the texture of Parisian flan. By Googling it, I realized the Filipino version of flan is a creme caramel. When I took it back to ask if there was anything to be done, the girl said since I took a bite so she could not exchange it and offered no other solution. Check your itemized order with the server before accepting it. read more

Tinuno - What the cassava cake looks like. - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Let's start with the place, the space they have was a bit small since they got a lots of customers when it's coming lunch and near dinner. But the workers are nice and welcoming. They also have jacket racks to put your jackets hanging since they only have bench chair for each side of the table. I highly recommended their food. The food was exactly filipino food. Fantastic! I brought my family here including my Turkish boyfriend. My boyfriend had a best experienced here in tinuno. Since we started eating here, he got addicted! We tried the Kamayan (boodle fight style) and his favourite one from the dishes was the milkfish (bangus) he's always telling me to go eat their every week and it's kinda funny. I'm also very proud to share my country food to him. read more

Tinuno - Boodle fight - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It. Was. So. Fun! It was my first time eating at a filipino restaurant kamayan style. I honestly had a blast enjoying delicious food while eating with my hands like a baby! For $15 per person, they gave a lot of food including 2 different grilled fish (whole btw!), octopus, mussels, pork belly, skewers, shrimp and grills veggies laid over soft jasmine rice. Theres also a tangy mango salad on the side to cleanse your palate in between stuffing your face with everything. Service is quick, but theyre always busy so come with a reservation or risk having to wait! read more

Tinuno - For 2 - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Order the deep fired pork belly to go with your kamayan feast, it was so good! We were a large group seated upstairs which did not look like it was a part of the restaurant but don't let the looks deceive you, the food is worth it. Will definitely be back read more

Tinuno - Kamayan feast - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I just adore this concept and type of Filipino cuisine! It's so unique and great for bonding with friends and family. For $15/head, the food is filling and tasty and not to mention, the staff are always really nice and accommodating to foreigners! I've been here twice and it's definitely a place I would recommend to friends for the experience. I can't say the grilled meats, fish or seafood are "high quality" pieces but it's definitely worth the price you're paying. I particularly enjoyed the skewer of saucy pork and the mango slaw. Since it's a messy hands-on meal, they provide you with plastic gloves and bottled water for easy and sanitary disposal. This is definitely a cool place to check out if you're exploring the more authentic ethnical foods of Toronto! read more

Tinuno - Kamayan feast for 4 - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Overall: Yaaaasss !!! Need to go here for KAMAYAN Price: AMAZING only $15 per person for the KAMAYAN which is what they mostly serve besides Breakfast and lunch specials Portion: HUGE, I am always full when I leave here plus there's unlimited garlic rice if you need more. Taste: Taste out of 10 is a 8. I do like the BBQ, shrimp, mango salad, okra, eggplant muscles that come with it the most. Service: Very Fast. Everyone has always been nice everytime I come here. Venue: Very Tiny but they make it work, the turn tables around fast + their amazing service Note: ONLY PROBLEM is you have to come with 2+ people never alone which sucks for someone who just wants to grab a bite by themselves. read more

Tinuno - KAMAYAN - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very interesting experience for them to layout the seafood on a leaf for uniqueness and usually it is inclusive of squid, fish, mussels, shrimp, and some other beef I think or pork skewered. The price range is roughly around 15/person as there is not much more you can order apart from what they give you. They also have Ube ice cream so that's always delicious to have after your seafood meal. Overall the restaurant is quite small so I would try to go earlier to make reservations in advance if you have a large group of people. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was asked to come here last summer, but couldn't get out of work to go to their infamous Amex commercial taping. We had the upstairs booked for a B-Day and the B-Day girl was a little late. Staff was a little impatient as they needed a total right away and wanted us in and out. Understandable, as there was a party right after us in that room, and it's a very small place. I would suggest an hour buffer in between reservations and letting customers know. Over all wonderful food, loved the rice and the fish options. Standout was certainly the grilled calamari and also the meat skewers. The fried fish was good, but it was cold by the time it was served to us. Over all good food, presentation, and it's a fun place to take guests. Was surprised they charged full price to a 3 year old though, as one of the guests had her children with her and had to pay $27 per head of her kids, who were 3, 7, and 13. Pricey. Just a heads up to those thinking of bringing kids. Also, they don't have a license, and do offer glasses of water if you don't want to do bottled water. read more

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This Filipino restaurant is best known for their authentic, hands-on kamayan feast. The kamayan feast is a very cool and unique experience. They bring out an assortment of roasted meats, seafood, and vegetables, all over rice on top of a large banana leaf. Then you get to dig in with your hands! They provide plastic gloves if you're squeamish, but for the true experience, skip the gloves and just get a little messy! I personally found many items in the feast under-seasoned, but they also provide a lot of sauces that you can use to spice things up. The restaurant itself was more bare bones than I expected. It's located on a less-nice street, and the inside isn't anything remarkable. But as long as you're not looking for a fancy meal, the experience is pretty neat. If you're feeling adventurous, check it out! read more

Tinuno - The extremely photogenic kamayan feast for two - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I organized my birthday party there at their upstairs party room for 24 guests. Food was delicious and servings were generous - all for only $15 per person. My favourite was the pork belly and many people loved the garlic rice. The main downside was despite having a reservation I had to wait for about half hour for the room to clear up. However they did try their best to make up for it by giving extra rice, free ube ice cream (very yummy) and allowing us to stay in the room until closing, which gave us about 2 hours + They also did place the food order while we were waiting so the food arrived quickly once we were seated. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I really don't get why this place is so popular. The kamayan feast is super cheap at $15/person, but that's about it. It's cheap so don't expect the food to taste good. If you're a germaphobe or don't like sharing, this also isn't for you. I really didn't mind the experience. It was fun, but the food was horrible. My reviews are generally reviewed based on the food. And yes it's $15, but everything tastes terrible except the skewer. Also, if u go with a big group, you get a lot less than when u go with just two people. For a group of 8 of us, we were sat upstairs and were crammed into a table that should be for a max of 6 people. We received 2 calamari, 3 milk fish, 3 tilapia and each person received 2 mussels, 2 shrimps, 2 okra, a pork skewer and some chunks of pork meat and mango salad. I didn't even touch the tilapia because...well it's tilapia. The milk fish was so fishy I took one bite and didn't want anymore. The mussels weren't fresh, the calamari, shrimp and pork were all dry and the mango salad was bland. The only thing that tasted decent was the skewer because it was covered in sauce and I guess the rice, but how can you go wrong with rice? The two stars are for the skewer and the service was pretty decent. I'm glad I got to finally try this place, but don't think I would recommend it to anyone. read more

Tinuno - Good for 8 people. Did not taste good at all - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not impressed at all. Visited over the summer and still remember this experience as very disappointing. Excited to try based on social media pictures but its really just hype. This restaurant is pretty small and cramped. Food was ok but service was slow and mediocre. Also, cleanliness was a concern. Arrived and waited for probably 40 mins just to get food. They don't bother to ask you what you want, the Kamayan Feast is what everyone orders. Interior is cramped so don't bring any big bags or purses with you. Think we could have put them on the floor? Nope, floor was dirty with bits of food and garbage. Flies were everywhere and even with a staff member squating them at our table after we commented on it, they were still persistantly getting into my face. I really was bothered by that and it made me question the cleanliness of the establishment. We were not sitting in the patio but inside. I seriously almost walked out but stayed because I already put my order through. To top this off, we would see people getting seated after us getting their own feast before we did. We also did not get the complimentary water bottle or salad like everyone else did until we questioned the staff. Food in general was okay but dry and honestly, I've had better at more inexpensive restaurants. Overall, I am not sure why people are rating this place so high. Food is okay at best. Come if you want the instagram picture but thats about it. read more

If you're any more than a party of 4, make sure you grab reservations. Luckily we had called ahead for our table of 7. Food was great and a steal for only $15 per person. Service could be a bit more chipper. I understand that staff have to go through the same mundane process for every table larger than 2 (set the table, place the mango/oranges, spread the rice) but most of them look like they'd rather be doing math homework. This restaurant is all about the experience, so every step matters for the whole dine-in meal. Other than that, the meal was fairly portioned. Calamari was a little rubbery but the pork and fish were great. It can get really smoky in there when it gets busy, so don't wear your nicest top! read more

Tinuno - A feast for 7 hangry patrons! - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best Kamayan feast I've had and well worth it. In NYC a kamayan feast is so expensive I paid around $60 for one at a well known spot in New York, but this place omg I love it. So cheap only $15 and so worth it got me filled up. The food waa so flavorful everything was seasoned well. Definitely, wish we have something cheap like that too in New York. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan Feast $15, Instagram photo @lifesotasty_ - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time doing kamayan and I really enjoyed this place! We placed a reservation with 9 people on a Thursday night for 7:30. We got seated around 7:45. The place was packed, and there's an upstairs for additional seating as well. $15 for the whole experience is well worth it in my opinion. OH AND THE GARLIC RICE? SO GOOD. All 9 of us were really full, and we needed a take out container too. One thing that bothered us though was the fact that we had some seafood allergies and we wanted to separate the seafoods and meats on the table, which they did and were fine with, but they ended up serving both foods on the same plate while using the same gloves. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went on Saturday night 6:30- family of 4 Wait without reservation was decent, waited about 25 mins. Food was served immediately upon seated，very nice garlic rice. The bbq fish was a bit over cooked almost charcoal burn. Don't expect too much service, eat with your hand, small crowded restaurant. Their goal is to turn over the table as quickly as they can. $15 per person - not a bad deal read more

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Great restaurant that gives you an authentic taste of the Philippines. The service is generally fast and efficient. I've been there on a date night and with bigger groups and they are very accommodating with larger groups, even if there is a slight wait for the tables to clear up. The simplicity of the menu is what drives me back every time. I know exactly what I will be getting and the quality is up to par every time. read more

Ah tinuno, you're always a fun time. If you and your friends are chill, come try some authentic Filipino food at tinuno. You eat a kamayan feast with your hands. (They provide gloves) It's a spread of rice, seafood, and veggies cooked Filipino style spread on banana leaves on the table. (No plates or cutlery but they will give you some if you ask) Came here for husband's birthday with a few friends. Came out with plenty of laughs and fun memories. The food is good and I suggest you try the fatty pork add on. Server recommended the perfect amount to add and did not try to upsell us. It's mainly seafood tho so strongly advise you stay away if you have any seafood allergies. I was a bit disappointed though because I gave them an icecream cake and clearly specified it's ICECREAM and that it needs to go in a freezer/fridge. When they brought it up, it was so melted lol. The server tried hard to keep a straight face and pretend the half melted cake was totally normal but it was awkward af. Oh well. Still, will come back for sure. read more

Came for the Kamayan Feast, left satisifed and wanted to come back! Great experience start to finish. Very liberating to eat with hands also. Food was so delicious and the garlic rice was amazing. Make sure you try making a rice ball and eating it with some protein. Very busy restaurant so make a reservation. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan feast - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place had me at unlimited garlic rice but in all honesty the food here is the bomb! Makes you just want to keep on eating cus it's sooo good. Definitely would come back here and the staff is also super nice! read more

Food quality is OK. Service is quite rude. Quality of shrimp is low. Rice was good. Beef and pork quality poor. Veggies were the highlight. Fish was pretty good. The place was dirty. The price was cheap, but unfortunately you get what you pay for. Presentation is good, but that's it. Interesting experience but they don't get the basics right, especially with service. Would not return. They need to step up their game...big time. read more

This was my third time visiting Tinuno. I have to say they have gotten very popular since my visit and the service and the experience I have had from the restaurant has continuously been going down every visit. This is Kamayan style, where you will be eating with your hands. The food is always good and generally really satisfied with the meal. I love the garlic rice, milkfish is a little more "tastier" as it is marinated compared to the tilapia option you have. I love the squid and the mussels as well. There is a good variety of seafood, and meats but if you are not a big fan of porkbelly, I would say it is not a great place for meat eater only. My best advice for enjoying this restaurant is to definitely make a reservation as it is a great bang for your buck. It a $15 meal where you can have a great time with your friends, or family. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you want a good feast on budget this is the place to go. I've always seen these crazy seafood platters with rice and mango salad posted online and finally got to try Tinuno for myself. I was not disappointed. The food was really good, we ordered the "Kamayan" which is what they are known for. They start by preparing the table with garlic rice, an orange wedge, and mango salad on top of a banana leaf. And then they assembled all the goodies including milk fish, a large full piece of bbq squid, shrimp, mussels, pork belly, bbq pork skewers, and finished with grilled eggplant and okra. You are supposed to eat with your hands, they do provide gloves if needed but they do have utensils if requested. My favorites were the bbq pork skewer and the grilled fish. Also unless there are more than two people in your group you have to pick between milkfish or tilapia. We opted for milk fish as the table beside us told us it was the Philippines staple dish. We also got the ube ice cream which is now my favorite ice cream haha... it taste similar to taro. The place itself is on the smaller side but they have adequate seating inside, outside and on the second floor. This place usually gets pretty busy so I would recommend making a reservation. This place is also great to bring people visiting Toronto as its a great interactive dinner experience too! Loved it! read more

Tinuno: "We have a breakfast menu available if you'd like... your choice -- heavy (Kamayan Feast) or not-heavy (breakfast items)" Me: *turns to friend* "What do you prefer? I know it's only 9:30AM..." Friend: "Well, the breakfast items look really goo---" Me: *turns to Tinuno server* "We'll take the Kamayan feast" Friend: "..." My opinion only: TOTALLY worth the $15 + tax. I'd definitely go again. And yes, at any time of the day though, the morning we didn't need to wait to be seated... which was extra awesome. Since we went right when Tinuno opened, we did have to wait for the food to get prepped. So, would recommend going after 10AM. Everything tasted delicious and it was quite a visual treat to see a spread of seafood on a bed of rice against luscious green banana leaves. I felt transported to another city! Tinuno is tucked away on Howard Street; you'll pass some old-school convenience stores and pharmacies before you see the black sign with white text: TINUNO. read more

Tinuno - Kamayan Feast (9:30AM, Sunday) - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love this place! Been here twice. Once on a Sunday afternoon for lunch around 1pm and it was very busy. It took a while for the servers to notice us and took about 30-40 minutes to get a table for 3 without a reservation. The second time was a Tuesday night for dinner with a reservation for 12 people and we were able to get the whole front patio to ourselves. For $15 you get the Kamayan Feast with 2 fish (1 whole grilled with bones and the other was a fillet), grilled calamari, pork belly, a chicken skewer for each person, shrimp, mussels, eggplant and okra. With mango salad, slice of orange and a bottle of water. And their garlic fried rice is delicious, warm, lots of garlic flavour and refillable. The banana leaf on the table was also beautiful and smelled fragrant. They also have a spicy vinegar to dip. For $15 its a great deal for the amount of variety of food! It is extremely worth it coming with 2 because you will get the same amount as you would for 4 people, but even with 3 people we were really really full after. The restaurant itself isnt the prettiest and the surrounding area is also not the nicest, the tables and chairs are very basic and the staff also seems to be in a flurry. The service isn't bad with the younger servers being more friendly. But its super fun eating with your hands (they provide gloves on the table if you want) Would definitely keep coming back, but its not an all the time everyday kind of meal. I'd also suggest going with people you are comfortable sharing with because of the family style and the fact you will be licking your fingers and putting hands back into the pile read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario