AYLA Upstairs

What is AYLA Upstairs? Perched on the second floor above Patois at 794 Dundas Street West, this intimate dining lounge and cocktail room channels the mood of vintage Hong Kong cinema with low pink lighting, eclectic art collages, and cozy seating. Helmed by chefs Danvee Kwok and Kevin Shawcross in partnership with Craig Wong and Ivy Lam, the space pairs indoor counter and table seating with an 18-seat rooftop patio overlooking the Dundas West strip.

AYLA Upstairs Menu & What to Order The kitchen delivers modern, globally inflected Cantonese plates calibrated for sharing alongside late-night drinks. Order the crispy prawn toast, the caramelized glazed pork char siu, and the signature drunken wild sablefish marinated in red miso. Sip the Tokyo Smoke—a mezcal and bright green matcha sour capped with silky egg white foam—or pick from their tight list of craft beers and natural wines.

Know Before You Go Reservations via their website are strongly advised for peak dinner hours, with tables held for a strict 15-minute grace period and rooftop seats dependent on clear weather. Streetcar transit is seamless via the 505 Dundas route stopping right outside, though street parking along Dundas can be competitive on weekends. The room operates Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to midnight and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to midnight.