Tinuno is pretty hyped up but I think they live up to it!! There's a solid amount of food for a very reasonable price plus the layout is always aesthetic. Service is also nice and fast. My only complaint is that since the space is sort of cramped it can get really humid and I don't think there's air conditioning. If you're going in the evening consider trying to sit out on the patio in the summer, it's probably cooler out there. read more

This place was on the radar after it opened up. So with two Yelp friends in tow we decided to show up. Luckily we had made reservations well in advance which are highly recommended as most of the floor level seating was taken up by a large group. Several people were even turned away. The seating is very basic. We had already decided for the Kamayan (15$ per person). The minimum size for Kamayan is 2 people so solo diners might be disappointed (one can always order two) I haven't tried Kamayan style food before hand and my exposure to Filipino food is limited to mainstream items. They serve unlimited serving of mango salad and garlic rice. Both items are decent. As for the BBQ items well its BBQ for starters and done well for seafood (I didn't try any pork items as don't eat those but DC enjoyed them) The fish items and the squid stood out IMO. Shrimps and mussels were OK so were the egg plant and okra but at this price I don't expect much. They serve on a banana leaf and one has to eat with the hand. I can't really eat rice with my hand so luckily they provided disposable gloves which is appreciated. At this price this is a no-brainer IMO. They are easily accessible by TTC if one just takes the Howard street exit you can't miss it. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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OMG! So impressed! Let me tell you how my first dining experience at Tinuno went.... I love seafood - A LOT! If the maximum amount of love for something is 10 fingers, well, then my love for seafood is 10 fingers! So when I read about Tinuno and their Kamayan meal that encompasses a great deal of seafood, I was sold! And to make that even better, the restaurant is a 10 minute walk away from my place. What?! I invited 5 friends to join me for brunch on a Saturday afternoon (12pm), and I called for reservations two weeks before and had no problems with booking for 6 people. The day before the reservation I told them how one of us (ME!) does not eat onions, and seriously, I expected them to fight me over this - because SO MANY restaurants do! But no, not at Tinuno! They were so incredibly kind, understanding and respectful when I made the request to omit the onions, that it almost brought tears to my eyes. You have no idea how much I appreciate such a kind gesture, because I really do hate onions, and it hurts when restaurants try to force me to eat something I hate! The day of our brunch I was running a little late, and when I arrived my friends were already seated looking all excited with the banana leaves on the table. Once seated my friends told me how the restaurant had started cooking our meal. The food: The meal began with a mango salad for each person, followed by garlic rice being spread across the middle of the table and then carefully the following items were stacked on the rice: Calamari/squid Pork belly Pork skewers Tilapia Milk fish Okra Mussels Eggplant AND a drink = all for $15pp We could not finish all the food, so we were given a to-go container so we could take the leftovers home. In Sum: What a great experience! The meal was delicious, the food was grilled to perfection, the service top notch, the vibe homey and welcoming, and most important of all for me - my friends loved it and can't wait to return! Thank you Tinuno for doing such an amazing job! Please don't change! read more

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So about this place...it's really really...awesome. First time here and arrived with no expectations. Called ahead two hours before to make a reso. Glad we did. Arrived to a busy little restaurant in a very unusual location. Gave them our name and was seated promptly. This is very much a communal eating experience. And as such, definitely not good for 1st to fifth date. There are no menus. When you sit down, that is essentially ordering. Food arrived in 20 mins. Gorgeous presentation. I was with a buddy so we were served the food on a wooden block. For larger parties, they serve the food on banana leaves laid out on the table. So here's what came on the board: 1 whole tilapia. 1 whole milk fish. Grilled calamari 4 shrimp 4 muscles Pork belly BBQ pork Okra Eggplant Mango salad 4 orange wedges Unlimited rice It was exceptionally delicious. We met these two Ladies who were from Scarborough and who drove out here. She said it was as close to 'back home' as possible. Glad I got to try this place. $15/person and worth every penny. read more

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We're so happy we found this gem! It looks like a small shack... but don't you dare be fooled! The spread was beautiful and delicious! There was so much flavor in everything. We were so stuffed and sad we couldn't take our leftovers with us. I think the photos will speak for themselves read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place has really great food and service. Ordered the Fiesta Kamayan Feast for 4 people but was enough food to feed 5 adults. Also ordered some lechon and it was good. Although the skin was crispy I did find it a bit hard, so minus one star for that along with the tilapia skin being quite burnt so it had quite a bit of bitter taste to it. Otherwise everything else was excellent! read more

Tinuno - Fiesta Kamayan Feast - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Dissapointed to the taste of the food. What is wrong with the most tasteful of garlic rice that we taste before?why is it bland? Seriously... how far this have change our favourite kamayan freast place. I have no problem with the price hike from 15 to 18dollar/person but the food quality suppose to be the same. We drive 25minute from home and drive home for 1 hour so we can enjoy great food that we had tasted before couple months ago. Not coming again until they improve the quality read more

I've been craving Tinuno for a whole year in Vancouver and finally came back to Toronto this summer into Tinuno's arms. Tinuno is just as amazing as I remembered! This is the spot I bring all my friends who visit Toronto. The grilled seafood is delicious, the presentation of seafood on banana leaf is appealing, and I love that I have an excuse to eat with my hands. It's too bad summer is coming to an end, and I would need to say goodbye to Tinuno again. I asked the owner whether they're going to open a chain in Vancouver but they said no :( I'll be back again! read more

Tinuno has such a laid back vibe and very friendly staff, makes me feel like I know everyone here, such a welcoming vibe. They offer home made style food, not fancy gourmet, but exactly what I always crave for, in incredibly affordable cost. Initially I came to Tinuno for the breakfast and hot dishes, but it was too hard to say no to kamayan. Their kamayan is served in the most authentic and original form, straight to the point. Most of the food are lightly seasoned, which preserves the original taste of the ingredients. The bangus was my favourite, I find the garlic rice can be more garlicky. The value of kamayan here is absolutely over $15, I couldn't believe the amount of food that were brough to us, so much food we even had enough leftover for dinner. I could tell the owner just really wanted to make and share great food. I tipped more than I usually do to show support. If I wasn't so stuffed I would've gotten their turon and halo halo. Will definitely come back to try their breakfast and other dishes. I truly enjoyed my visit here and can't wait to come back again. Hopefully tinuno gets to stick around, highly recommended! read more

Tinuno - Kamayan for 2. - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you expect some fancy place then don't come here. If you want to feel like your in your friend's home enjoying a great dinner then come here! We had a big group (10-12 people) so we were seating in the 2nd floor where they can accommodate 2 large tables - up to about 20 people or so. You will be digging right in (literally) when the food comes out. It's put right in front of you - the garlic fried rice, the different fish (oh my the fish were absolutely delicious), the mussels, the shrimp, squid, some prok items, okra and mango salad....all on banana leaves that cover the entire table. Put on your gloves (yup - no utensils here) and eat with your hands! That's what Kamayan is all about! Personally I found the shrimp annoying to peel with gloves on, and the squid a little rubbery, but overall everything was delicious. It can get a little cramped if you have a large group so make sure you love your neighbor! I believe we paid about $15 per person - a great steal! This is definitely a gem. read more

Tinuno is a small hole in the wall Filipino restaurant located in the St.James Town neighbourhood of Toronto and within a small walking distance from Sherbourne station. It's offers normal Filpino dishes but it's really know for it's "kamayan" feast which means hand to mouth in Tagalog. I went on a recent Saturday for lunch around 1:30 pm in the afternoon and it's a good idea to make reservations since the place is pretty small and it's getting really popular. We decided to order the kamayan feast for two ($15 plus tax per person, minimum two people) which consisted of grilled pork belly, pork skewers, mussels, milkfish, tilapia, shrimp and squid rings served on a bed of garlic rice with an accompanying mango salad and a drink which is included in the price. You could also get free refills of the garlic rice and mango salad. The food was fantastic, nicely grilled and lightly seasoned with your basic salt and pepper. Plastic cutlery was also available if you didn't feel comfortable eating with your hands. The one issue I did have was with the service, the servers were nice but sometimes when you go to an ethnic restaurant and don't speak the language, you sometimes feel you don't get the same quality of service. We sat there for 10-15 minutes without any servers asking what we wanted to order while everybody else was been attending to, keep in mind the place is pretty small too. When I flagged down a server, they said our food was coming in 5 minutes, so I'm assuming they knew we were ordering the kamayan feast based off my phone reservation. Overall, regardless of the service hiccup issue, the food is fantastic and amazing value for your money, where are you going to get a feast of grilled meat and seafood with garlic rice, mango salad and a drink for $15 per person plus tax? The food is perfectly seasoned and nicely grilled. Tinuno is a true definition of a hole in the wall gem. read more

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In short, this place is amazing. Tunino makes traditional filipino cuisine, which is served on a leaf that covers the entire table. Essentially, the meal consists of rice with BBQ pork, fish, okra, eggplant, squid, mussel and shrimp. You dont even need to order from a menu; the meal is set and the portions are simply based on how many people in your group. The meal is meant to be eaten with your hands and everyone is given plastic gloves. In terms of the actual food, the meat was barbecued perfectly, the portions were HUGE, and was overall very tasty. The best part is that the meal is an experience in itself and is fun if youre comfortable with the people you are with. The meal was around $15 or so per person. As for atmosphere, the restaurant is small and casual with a small outdoor seating area. It is recommended that you make reservations at least a day or two in advance. However, my party was lucky enough to grab a seat right away walking in. FYI reservations recommended and the restaurant doesn't answer the phone reliably read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had a great time at tinuno. This is an extremely small space but they have some extra seating upstairs. We made reservation ahead of time and they able to accommodate for our group. What a fun experience! There isn't anything particularly amazing about the food. Quite simple but it was well presented and created a fun, more engaging experience to share with friends or family. Give it a try, put on some gloves, eat with your hands, get messy and enjoy! Well worth it especially for the price! read more

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I came as a company outing and loved the experience. I've had Kamayan before but Tinuno was definitely the better choice. We made reservations and the table was not ready when we got there. The wait was acceptable, around 10mins for them to setup. This restaurant is very cozy and we had to sit all nice and intimate. The banana left, mango salad and orange wedges were already setup when we sat down. There was absolutely nowhere to put your bags or winter jackets, so they had to go on the floor. (I recommend coming in the summer) After taking drink orders, they gave us a plate of roasted pork belly (think that was an extra order?), it was tasty but too fatty. Skin could also be more crispy. Once we were done, a lot of us had to get up so they can setup. It was quite a sight. Everything was delicious and yes that garlic rice is very extremely addicting. I loved the squid and pork. Food wise, I've had better Filipino food, but this is definitely a better Kamayan experience. For $15, there's not much you can further ask for. Drink offerings were authentic and cheap. Ice cream for $1 at the end was a nice option. Staff was quick, organized and the service was smooth. read more

I dont know where to start because there are too many things to talk about, mostly good, but still had to take a star off. 1. their 15 cad feast. Honestly I strongly suggest this place to rephrase this on their menu, because it is so confusing, it never tells you 15 is for one person, instead it even says 2 people choose what kind of fish right down there so it confuses me the first time, also all my friends who went after me by themselves. I do understand 15 cad / person makes more sense, but if you advertise for cheap authentic food, it is expected that people get confused. The garlic rice is just amazing, I don't eat fish so I sub the fish out for pork neck and pork belly, OMG OMG OMG the pork neck is tender and juicy, it is so filling and I love it. 2.if you sit on the first level, you would see a food display glass container, so many things not on the menu, we ordered the fried calamari, i love that dish and i order it wherever I go. IT WAS THE SOGGIEST CALAMARI I HAVE EVER EATEN. so soggy, so cold, fried ??????? won't don't u just boil it and put it in fridge it tastes the same. 3. I honestly think their yelp reservation thing is BS, there were a couple coming after us and they did not have a reservation, we had one and they made us wait 20 minutes to have a seat and the couple was seated right after. It happened twice already. read more

Cute, small restaurant on a side street just a 5 minute walk from Sherbourne station. Made reservation for 6pm, but they were able to take us in an hour early (but don't expect that for every visit since by the end of our time there it started to get pretty busy). Came in with a group of 4 for the Kamayan feast for $15 per person. The staff were friendly and were considerate of the seafood allergies by changing gloves between laying food down on the banana leaves (however little could be done to prevent contamination especially with the Kamayan feast considering that fish, meat, and veggies are laid on top of the rice and that the same grill is used for all ingredients, but I was OK with that). The Kamayan feast intros with mango salad and orange sliced followed by garlic rice (unlimited!), grilled okra and eggplant, pork skewers, pork belly, tilapia, milk fish, mussels, shrimp, and squid. Each table came with gloves (if you wish), a roll of paper towels, and squeeze bottles of soy sauce, sriracha, and fish sauce with a hint of spice. My friends and I enjoyed the experience. The portions are definitely fulfilling for the price and the staff were attentive to the customers (and singing along to the Filipino music in the background). Don't worry about keeping food organized to each person. Eating with your hands from a food pile in the middle with people you care for really brings out the warm community experience. read more

I wasn't going to give this place a good review because the first time I came here, I felt the service was very poor, however, I realized it was just due to language barrier and the fact that they were at capacity. The second time I ate here, the service was better. I've been to Tinuno twice for their Kamayan feast and it's amazing value for the portion and a very interesting dinner experience because you eat with your hands (though gloves are provided). The restaurant itself is not fancy and resembles more of a food court, however, the feast is delicious and the portions are very generous for $15pp. I've been eating the leftovers for the past week. Highly recommended experience! read more

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Ever watched a show called 'you gotta eat here!' Well, they forgot to come here because, YOU GOTTA EAT HERE! 4 of us went for the Kamayan feast which you absolute need reservations for. The Kamayan includes grilled bangus, grilled calamari, grilled tilapia, pork belly, pork BBQ, mussels, shrimp, eggplant, okra, mango salad and garlic rice. All that for $15 each is absolutely a steal. Even though the restaurant was busy, the waiter who served us was attentive and went out of his way to explain everything after enquiring if it was our first time. He even offered to save us the turon for dessert (read on - that's another story!) Our meal came quickly and was presented really well, the food is flavourful and you can help yourself to a number of sauces on the side. So, when we first got there we saw an actual mountain of turon - there must have been about 100 of them. When the waiter asked if we wanted to save four pieces, I said sure but also thought that it was a little crazy to ask seeing that there were so many. Midway through the meal, people came in and ordered ALL of them and they were gone. Luckily he saved us some and they are truly delicious! Definitely going back here! Also, even if you don't get the Kamayan, there is a nice take out section as well. read more

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$15/person for kamayan. That's a really good price. Rice is unlimited and it taste so good. Each person gets ~2 shrimps, 2 muscles, grilled fish, squid and vegetables to share. I really recommend eating with your bare hands, no gloves. It honestly makes a difference. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tinuno was definitely at the top of my list for trying new experiences, and should be at the top of yours if you have not tried it yet. We came as a large group and ordered the Kamiyan feast, which is a line of rice with proteins such as shrimp, mussels, lots of fish, pork belly, skewers, squid, and more. This 3 meter long dinner was a sight to be held with beautiful banana leaves and fresh mango salad that adorned each guest's spot. It was also extremely reasonable at about $17 per guest which includes a drink. If you do not like seafood, I would be wary of coming because most of the feast is that. You eat with your hands and it is quite a fun experience of sharing and laughing with your buddies. So why not 5 stars? Ambience was almost nil. It is a small, shady looking store that works like a takeout restaurant as well as a dine-in, so a bunch of people are standing around closely while people are eating, and let's just say it's not the prettiest. The tables were the foldable grey plastic kind and I'm sure they have their own reasons, but it definitely took away from the atmosphere. Washrooms were a horror. Unclean. Service was also to be desired. There was only one waiter who was doing literally everything and service suffered because of that. No checkups, had to get up and get our own drinks from the fridge, not really welcoming, etc. Small things make a difference. To conclude, I give this place a 3.5/5. The experience was neat and the pork belly/skewers/rice were delicious, but the other aspects let me down a little. I do recommend this place though. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If ya like AUTHENTIC, CHEAP, LARGE portions, this place is for you! I read about Tinuno in BlogTo and had to give it a go. By far, my fav new restaurant this year. For $15 per person, I got the BBQ set that came with grilled squid, grilled fish, grilled pork, chicken, mussels, shrimp, mango salad AND a drink. Ask for the hot sauce, which is homemade by the owner - not ya typical siracha. Owner is also hella nice. He came by and chatted with us for 15 mins. Real nice guy with a backstory of starting this place. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

To be honest, my first two experiences wasn't that great but that was over a year & half ago. Decided to give this another try few weeks ago and the food was great and very tasty. The milk fish & garlic rice was my favorite. I would go back just to eat these two things lol! Cheap tasty eat & happy belly!! read more

Tinuno - Beef tapa? Forgot the name of the dish - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Honestly, the experience was really not so good. But it was salvageable because it is $15/pp and the rice was decent. Oh, and I got a nice picture out of it... I guess. We made a reservation for 7:30PM for 6 at least 2 weeks in advance. We arrived a few minutes before 7:30, but were rudely told off that the table is not ready yet. The hostess didn't seem to know what she was doing nor seemed interested in letting us know when we will be seated. We saw a table that was empty which sat 6, but they told us that table was for 8. I still don't understand how they could fit 8 unless they were all pea-sized kids? Anyway, we stood outside in the waiting area (which is also tiny, and seemed to be in everyone's way) for 15 more minutes before we politely asked again. They said they had a table upstairs that is just paying the bill, and we should be seated shortly after that. So, as reasonable customers we were, we waited for another 15 minutes. It got a little ridiculous when no one came to get us after a whole 30 minutes. We went and asked again to find out that the table upstairs not only did not pay their bill yet, but they were still waiting for a 6th person! The hostess was either unaware of this (which is very unlikely), or they just said whatever to get us off their backs. Long story short, we were given a choice to sit in a 4-person table, or continue waiting for the bigger tables to clear out. So we decided to take it even if it meant having half our butts off the bench. We accommodated. All in all, the service was horrible. The only redeeming factor was the price. We kept reminding ourselves throughout dinner that this was a $15 meal, and we should not expect any better than this. The food was honestly really mediocre at best. The pork was dry, and the fish was overcooked. The garlic rice, however, was delicious. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The second you come in the smell is incredibly inviting! The seafood amount was large and the jasmine rice was on point. I thoroughly enjoyed it. There is nowhere in the GTA now a days you can get that amount of seafood THAT good for such a price, $15 pp. It's a very relaxed place where everyone just enjoys good food and good vibes. The staff is fantastic! read more

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Eating with your bare hands (kamayan) is a nice gimmick. Reasonable price, a set for $15 per person. The set is a lot of food: shrimp, mussels, squid, butter fish, talipia, mango salad, orange, garlic rice, okra, pork belly.... I had to pack a portion of leftovers to go. At Tinuno there is not much space and the restaurant typically crowded. Lunch and dinner hours are likely packed. However, they priced reasonably (in fact cheap for the what they offered) , overall dishes have rich flavors and great taste. In the set meal, some meat is done better than the other (for example, pork belly is grilled to perfection but talipia is burnt). For those first timer, the kamayan will not be disappointed. I think the main improvement need is the seating. read more

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As someone who has never eaten like this before, it was very exciting! The space is fairly small and packed, so book ahead or be prepared to wait; the wait time wasn't so bad and I went with a group of 7. Service was quick and friendly. They provide you with water bottles (not good for the environment) and gloves as well as orange slices and mango salad on the banana leaf lined table. We ordered the meat and seafood option which comes in a bed of garlic fried rice, mmm. There was plenty for everyone ($15/person) and we finished it off with ube ice cream ($1 each). My only qualm is not enough vegetables (2 pieces of okra per person) so I felt pretty heavy after all the carbs and protein. I'd come back though! read more

Tinuno - Meat and seafood for 7 - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Experience 4/5 because it was unique; Food and ambience 2/5 tldr: dry and salty Firstly, the neighbourhood is really sketchy and has a deserted feel even though its only one block away from Bloor Yonge. Theres nothing much nearby. We experienced the Kamayan feast for four people and I think thats the only option they have for dinner. They set up portions of mango salad which was literally mango and carrot strips and two slices of oranges. A free water bottle included. The base was garlic rice and that was my favourite part - it wasn't too greasy and I could really taste roasted mince garlic. The meat and seafood on top were really meh...The pork belly was 90% fat and 10% rubbery meat. The pork skewers were flavourful and saucy just like cha siu but the meat was overcooked and dry. They forgot to remove the inside organ things of the mussels. The tilapia was was extremely and unbearably salty and also dry. The two best things were this second type of fish and squid. However what was most disappointing was that as a group of four, we got only one fish and squid...which is the same portion size for two people and six people? We still each have to pay $15 so it doesn't make sense to me at all. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nondescript restaurant tucked into a residential area near Sherbourne Station. Street parking only. Tables available on the patio, inside, and on the second floor. I note the seating is COZY. They don't seat you until most of your party is here (v busy so it's understandable). Lots of takeout orders so the doors are constantly open, which might be annoying in the winter. They offer a $15 Kamayan which includes shrimp, mussels, okra, eggplant, bbq pork, fish, squid, garlic rice, skewers, mango salad, and orange. The food is cooked well, if not a little dry (esp the fish). We ordered pork belly on top of the kamayan which was easily the highlight of the meal. Lots of food to go around as well as an assortment of sauces to accompany it. Gloves available instead of utensils for your convenience. Highly enjoyed this unique experience. I would recommend coming here in a larger group of close friends rather than on a date as the food is plated differently. read more

This is definitely an experience that everyone has to try at least once! Especially since the price is very reasonable. The food was delicious, I thought that some items could of had more flavour, like the shrimp, squid and shrimp. The rice itself was amazing! Would definitely come back. read more

Tinuno - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This hole in the wall Filipino restaurant serves kamayan (eating with hands) feast for $15/person including tax and drinks! It's honestly a really great deal for the amount of food that my boyfriend and I got. Altogether the bill came up to 30 dollars (tip not included) So the feast was served on banana leaves with various meats and seafood like pork skewers, a few mussels, a whole squid, milkfish, and tilapia. They also put in some veggies like eggplant, okra, a mango salad as well. If you are up for it, try the Sarsi soda. It's soda imported from the Philippines, and actually it sort of tasted like a bold root beer. Very interesting. I came to Tinuno for that particular feast and it's a wonderful experience eating with your hands. There's something about touching your food that makes it satisfying. Tip: To eat with your hands efficiently, try to form a duck face out of your hands so that you can scoop the rice and meat easier from it. Not sure if I make any sense. Anyhow, definitely would come back for another occasion of kamayan! Highly recommend! read more

Tinuno - Kamayan - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Good value for money, there was way more than we could finish. The seafood was not seasoned too much - could have been a little better if they were a bit more seasoned, atlthough the natural flavours shone, and of course the charred flavour from being barbecued. I did find that the burnt bits were a bit too much at times, especially on the fish pieces. Key is to pair all the seafood bites with rice, the rice is really the real star of the whole platter. All in all good to try once, not sure if it's something I'll crave to have again though. Still not a bad experience. read more

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This place is the place to go if you want to try authentic kamayan "hand-to-mouth" philippino feast! It is delicious and cheap! The food is cooked fresh amd comes straight from the grill to your table and straight to your mouth. It feels like you're actually bonding with the people you eat with because you're eating with your hands so no one can go on their phones! Except at the beginning to take pictures of this amazing emsemble of garlic rice, seafood including squid, shrimp, fish amd clams, skewers and a variety of vegetables such as eggplants and okra. It was the first time trying it and I really enjoyed it! I would definitely come back for this!! I would recommend coming in a big group because it really is a lot more fun getting to eat with everyone. read more

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...Probably the most fun I've had eating haha. Tinuno is located just around the corner from Sherbourne station. The place was pretty packed on a Monday afternoon, but luckily we had placed reservations in advance (which I'd recommend, especially if you're coming with a group). The space itself is super casual, with an upstairs and downstairs dining space. Ambiance definitely isn't their forte, but if you're more of the "substance over surface" type of person then it shouldn't be a problem. We opted for the $15/person kamayan feast which contained a mix of garlic rice topped with squid, fish, BBQ pork, muscles, shrimp etc. The meal was great. Food was super flavourful, and portions were solid for a party of 6. Service was also friendly and prompt. If you're looking to try something new or just love Filipino food, then this place is a must! read more

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The sustenance was beyond words! It's been a while since I've had this great ocean bottom and meat. The nature of the nourishment was first rate, you could tell how crisp everything was from the minute they conveyed it to our table. They have an exceptional and intriguing method for serving their nourishment. They set down banana leafs (from it appears) and after that include a layer of crisply cooked rice, which was unimaginable, and over that goes all the ocean depths, meats, and veggies. There are gloves on the table since you should est with you hands, which adds significantly more uniqueness to the experience. Everything was totally flawless! Everybody there was likewise extremely kind and supportive. Can hardly wait to go once more! PS: Try the purple yam frozen yogurt. read more

We substituted the pork items for more seafood. And For the price, the amount of food provided for 4 was completely reasonable given that these are all seafood items. However, I wish we could have ordered more since I was still a little hungry by the end of it. The fish was cooked to perfection and grilled just perfectly. The mussels, okra and eggplant were delicious as well. I have no complaints aside from the fact that I wish the shrimp had a little more flavor. Lastly, the rice was plentiful and absolutely perfect. Overall, my experience has been nothing but amazing. We even converted two people in our party to eating fish (which they never usually do). I will always try to hit up this place when I'm in town. read more

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

I really enjoyed the meal there... My entire dinner party did. We are from the Philadelphia area and it's really expensive for a kamayan dinner. read more

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I came here for the first time a few weeks ago with 3 other friends and really enjoyed it. We did not make a reservation before hand but got a table right away outside. It was my friends' and I first time trying a Kamayan feast and it was a delight. I enjoyed the food - the shrimp, pork, squid, chicken, etc were delicious. The fish I felt was only okay. I felt it was a bit too blackened and didn't have great flavour. Then again, I'm not a huge fan of tilapia. The food could have been served hot as it was a bit cold when we got it. The rice was good, the subtly garlic flavour was wonderful. I think the portions were fair for $15 - my friends and I left feeling satisfied but not completely full. I would recommend this place for the experience and communal feel! Great place to enjoy with a group. read more

Tinuno - Feast for 4 - Filipino Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Husband and I came here for the kamayan feast for two. It was great. Great flavours, great value, and large portions. $15 per person! Place is small but we made reservations so we didn't have to wait. Plus, I think it's easier for them to set a table for two aside. You eat with your hands and they have gloves for you to wear. Customer service was decent. When they're busy, the service is a bit slower but they're quick to respond when you get their attention. This is definitely comfort food. :) Looking forward to coming back here again. read more

This really great hidden gem for Filipino restaurant in the Jamestown area. It's is a really informal place with some really cozy seating. My second time here was with a larger group of 7 people and we got placed in the upstairs dining room that was a very tight squeeze. The room has air conditioning but it's uneven. It probably gets super hot during the winter months with seating in there that could potentially hold up to 35 people. There really is one thing to order here and that is the kamiyan feast. They will adjust the portion sizes to your group size. Don't worry about not having enough for the table, they will make sure you get fed. Choose the milkfish over the tilapia. The milkfish is boneless and you won't have to trouble yourself with fiddlin' with deboning. They will start you off with a fresh and tart mango salad and some orange slices later on. Your stomach will start rumbling when you eagerly await for them to lay out that savoury garlic rice. When they start placing the grilled milkfish, skewers, squid, mussels, shrimp, and eggplant that's when you know you're ready to rumble. Gleefully put on those plastic gloves and eat with your hands. It's really informal, across the table, and there is no wrong way to do it. read more

For the amount of food you get at $15, who cares if the place is cramped with no AC! Ok maybe they do have AC but it was still really hot. If you like choices and don't like using your hands to eat, then Tinuno is not the place for you. Although there is only one set of kamayan, it comes with a variety of meat (shrimp, fish, squid pork) and veggies on a bed of garlic rice. Everything was placed on banana leaves, you are provided with plastic gloves and then just go nuts! It was fun and the food was good. Make sure you order the ube ice cream to round off the best kamayan experience in town. read more