This planta in Queen St is more focused only on Asian style food, but they also have a brunch that is very good. This time I was there right at the time they opened, at 11 am and I tried the scrambled tofu with kale, it was really good and then I got the waffle...amazing. my 3rd time at this Planta, simply great as all Plantas
Elex.verdulera
I even found love on my first date here! š The staff are attentive and welcoming, making the experience feel special. š½ļø
That said, some dishes lean heavily on fried items, which isnāt my favorite, and the watermelon juice was quite watery. Still, the ambiance, creativity of the menu, and the overall vibe make it a memorable place for a special outing. š±š
homebodyhaus
Iāve been going to PLANTA for many years, and this location did not disappoint. Everything was flavorful and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself is spacious with an upscale yet welcoming vibe, making it great for both casual lunches and date nights. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the menu continues to offer that perfect East meets West twist that PLANTA is known for. Always a solid choice when in Toronto!
HenryMongrain
Planta is one of the best vegan restaurants I have visited in any city. The menu is entirely vegan. The menu includes a mix of traditionally vegan foods and realistic meat substitutes. With a range from health food to comfort food, the menu truly has something for everyone.
Many dishes feature fried mushrooms as a substitute for calamari (fried squid). I thought the boiled vegan "beef" in the beef and broccoli entree was especially tasty.
As other reviewers have noted, the physical space of the restaurant is extremely upscale, making it appropriate for business meals and other formal meetings. Many of the menu items are carefully crafted to be as visually beautiful as the restaurant itself.
Meals are a bit pricy, but not noticeably more expensive than any other sit-down restaurant in downtown Toronto.
Planta is a true hidden gem. I can't wait to return.
ljcvegan
Was brilliant food, good service and lovely range on the menu.
Veganoni
We have been there two times, because there were so many delicious options on the menu and we couldnāt agree on choosing all of them during our first visitā¦ All in all each of the dishes was delicious! Maybe some of those are a bit on the fried side, which is for us Europeans, not as common as it is in North Americaā¦ I guess
It is a very special and good place and also the prices are in my opinion for it being very central in downtown Toronto reasonable.
Veganup
We stopped at Planta Queen for dinner. My first reaction was that the restaurant itself is gorgeous. From the deep red tile outside to the detailed decor inside, itās clear a lot there was a lot of thought put in. We ordered the unagi eggplant with miso truffle, the crispy rice with ahi watermelon, the volcano with heart of palm crab, the avocado beetroot tartare, and the mushroom beef and broccoli. The unagi eggplant came out first and it was amazing. The texture was soft and creamy and I canāt even describe how tasty it was. It was an amazing little flavour bomb. The crispy rice was really good too, itās surprising how good the watermelon was and it was not overly sweet. The toppings on the volcano were really good and definitely elevated the maki rolls. The beet tartar was also super flavourful and the addition of the avocado added creaminess. For us, the miss in the meal, and what dropped my rating from 5 stars to 4, was the beef and broccoli. The description said the beef was made from wok seared shiitake mushrooms, but the texture in my mind was the same as overcooked and dry mycelium mushroom steaks. The pieces were hard to chew and the dish in my mind was not improved with the addition of rather bland chunks of tofu. With one exception we definitely ate some amazing food.
rafaelreggiani
Iāve order the cauliflower dish and is just an explosion of flavors. Amazing!
brijcubs
Asian food? Ish. Itās over rated . The food isnāt bad, thereās just nothing to it. Thereās so many better vegan Asian places to eat.
JenniferJillHarman
The restaurant is just a few blocks from my hotel so I tried it out. Very creative menu and nearly everything is gluten free! I couldnāt decide what to get, as I wanted to try everything! I tried the nigiri options and the avocado beet tartar. Now I want to come back and try other things on the menu! Fantastic!
Went there and there were several allergies in our group and the made sure they understood, marked up a whole menu so even the people with allergy know what their options are. Nice staff and especially the person i am assuming is the manager was just amazing. The food was great and just over all a great experience!
Definitely going there again!
Siobhan Ward
A solid choice for vegan food with a good variety of menu items and lots of things that can be shared. Unfortunately, they brought us to our table 10 minutes after our reservation time, then forgot to bring us an item we ordered (though they were kind enough to comp the forgotten item. Most of the menu items were solid but the mushroom udon was a disappointment. Bang bang broccoli, volcano roll and Dandan noodles were all great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Aura HJ
INCREDIBLE FOOD. If you are plant based or even notā¦ this is really the place to go! My highlight is the watermelon tuna roll!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D B
I thought it would be better! Had a reservation but wasn't seated for another 10 min. Drinks were served sloppily and one of our dishes never showed. (They brought it at the end of our meal after we asked where it was; they took the price of our bill which was very nice.) Food was good but some items were much better than others.
This planta in Queen St is more focused only on Asian style food, but they also have a brunch that is very good. This time I was there right at the time they opened, at 11 am and I tried the scrambled tofu with kale, it was really good and then I got the waffle...amazing. my 3rd time at this Planta, simply great as all Plantas
I even found love on my first date here! š The staff are attentive and welcoming, making the experience feel special. š½ļø That said, some dishes lean heavily on fried items, which isnāt my favorite, and the watermelon juice was quite watery. Still, the ambiance, creativity of the menu, and the overall vibe make it a memorable place for a special outing. š±š
Iāve been going to PLANTA for many years, and this location did not disappoint. Everything was flavorful and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself is spacious with an upscale yet welcoming vibe, making it great for both casual lunches and date nights. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the menu continues to offer that perfect East meets West twist that PLANTA is known for. Always a solid choice when in Toronto!
Planta is one of the best vegan restaurants I have visited in any city. The menu is entirely vegan. The menu includes a mix of traditionally vegan foods and realistic meat substitutes. With a range from health food to comfort food, the menu truly has something for everyone. Many dishes feature fried mushrooms as a substitute for calamari (fried squid). I thought the boiled vegan "beef" in the beef and broccoli entree was especially tasty. As other reviewers have noted, the physical space of the restaurant is extremely upscale, making it appropriate for business meals and other formal meetings. Many of the menu items are carefully crafted to be as visually beautiful as the restaurant itself. Meals are a bit pricy, but not noticeably more expensive than any other sit-down restaurant in downtown Toronto. Planta is a true hidden gem. I can't wait to return.
Was brilliant food, good service and lovely range on the menu.
We have been there two times, because there were so many delicious options on the menu and we couldnāt agree on choosing all of them during our first visitā¦ All in all each of the dishes was delicious! Maybe some of those are a bit on the fried side, which is for us Europeans, not as common as it is in North Americaā¦ I guess It is a very special and good place and also the prices are in my opinion for it being very central in downtown Toronto reasonable.
We stopped at Planta Queen for dinner. My first reaction was that the restaurant itself is gorgeous. From the deep red tile outside to the detailed decor inside, itās clear a lot there was a lot of thought put in. We ordered the unagi eggplant with miso truffle, the crispy rice with ahi watermelon, the volcano with heart of palm crab, the avocado beetroot tartare, and the mushroom beef and broccoli. The unagi eggplant came out first and it was amazing. The texture was soft and creamy and I canāt even describe how tasty it was. It was an amazing little flavour bomb. The crispy rice was really good too, itās surprising how good the watermelon was and it was not overly sweet. The toppings on the volcano were really good and definitely elevated the maki rolls. The beet tartar was also super flavourful and the addition of the avocado added creaminess. For us, the miss in the meal, and what dropped my rating from 5 stars to 4, was the beef and broccoli. The description said the beef was made from wok seared shiitake mushrooms, but the texture in my mind was the same as overcooked and dry mycelium mushroom steaks. The pieces were hard to chew and the dish in my mind was not improved with the addition of rather bland chunks of tofu. With one exception we definitely ate some amazing food.
Iāve order the cauliflower dish and is just an explosion of flavors. Amazing!
Asian food? Ish. Itās over rated . The food isnāt bad, thereās just nothing to it. Thereās so many better vegan Asian places to eat.
The restaurant is just a few blocks from my hotel so I tried it out. Very creative menu and nearly everything is gluten free! I couldnāt decide what to get, as I wanted to try everything! I tried the nigiri options and the avocado beet tartar. Now I want to come back and try other things on the menu! Fantastic!
Restaurantji Recommends
Went there and there were several allergies in our group and the made sure they understood, marked up a whole menu so even the people with allergy know what their options are. Nice staff and especially the person i am assuming is the manager was just amazing. The food was great and just over all a great experience! Definitely going there again!
A solid choice for vegan food with a good variety of menu items and lots of things that can be shared. Unfortunately, they brought us to our table 10 minutes after our reservation time, then forgot to bring us an item we ordered (though they were kind enough to comp the forgotten item. Most of the menu items were solid but the mushroom udon was a disappointment. Bang bang broccoli, volcano roll and Dandan noodles were all great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
INCREDIBLE FOOD. If you are plant based or even notā¦ this is really the place to go! My highlight is the watermelon tuna roll!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I thought it would be better! Had a reservation but wasn't seated for another 10 min. Drinks were served sloppily and one of our dishes never showed. (They brought it at the end of our meal after we asked where it was; they took the price of our bill which was very nice.) Food was good but some items were much better than others.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
10/10 no notes. Do not miss
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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