2 Hour Express Toronto Food Tour: Flavors of Kensington Market
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Step into the vibrant flavors of Kensington Market, Toronto’s go-to spot for global street food. On this two-hour walking tour, you’ll explore the neighborhood’s rich immigrant history through its diverse kitchens, lively alleys, and colorful storefronts. A National Historic Site with a rebellious, bohemian spirit, Kensington comes alive through the food that defines it. With four carefully chosen stops, you’ll taste bold East Asian comfort food, a crunchy sustainably sourced favorite, a refreshing handmade fruit treat from a hidden spot, and traditional Himalayan dishes. By the end, you’ll have sampled the best of Kensington’s multicultural menu while uncovering the stories and culture behind this iconic market.
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Toronto is one of North America's most diverse food cities, where over 200 cuisines coexist authentically. From dim sum and pasta to world-class sushi and bold West African stews, every neighbourhood offers a new culinary adventure. Kensington Market is Toronto's most eclectic neighbourhood, a vibrant maze of vintage shops, street food, and global flavours. Fresh cheese, jerk chicken, Brazilian pastries, and craft beer all within a few blocks. It's chaotic, colourful, and completely unforgettable !
We begin our journey in the heart of Kensington Market at Original Ka Chi. Here, you’ll dive into bold East Asian comfort food with a selection that may include spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki), glass noodles (japchae), and classic bibimbap options (beef, pork, chicken, or tofu), showcasing warming spices and rich, satisfying flavors.
Next, we continue through the lively market streets to Fresco’s Fish and Chips. At this stop, you’ll enjoy sustainably sourced cod paired with a fresh kale salad, a crunchy and flavorful bite that proves comfort food can also be light and guilt-free.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(2)
Arielle our tour guide is terrific. He was knowledgeable and fun. He did a great introducing us to a new area with lots of good food.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted that you enjoyed exploring the city one bite at a time and discovering what makes it special. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Really good tour for a brief but well rounded introduction to Toronto's food scene. The tour guide was very good and knowledgeable.
We appreciate you sharing this feedback, Jill! It’s wonderful hearing the walk left such a lasting impression and became a positive part of your visit overall. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours.
