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The Golden Gate Restaurant

The Golden Gate Restaurant in Etobicoke, Toronto
Neighbourhood

Etobicoke

Cuisine

Ghanaian & West African

Hours

Mon-Sat 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Phone

(416) 745-1394

What is The Golden Gate Restaurant? The Golden Gate Restaurant is an authentic Ghanaian eatery located at 2428 Islington Avenue, Unit 4, in northern Etobicoke. Focused on rich, slow-simmered home-style recipes, this casual restaurant has built a devoted following for its traditional West African soups, fermented grain dumplings, and spicy grilled fish.

The Golden Gate Restaurant Menu & What to Order The menu offers a complete survey of Ghanaian comfort cooking. Order the signature Banku—steamed, fermented corn and cassava dough dumplings—paired with a whole charred tilapia fish and spicy black pepper shito sauce. Another staple is the aromatic Ghanaian Jollof Rice served with seasoned fried chicken, or the hearty Red-Red, featuring tender black-eyed peas stewed in red palm oil served alongside golden fried sweet ripe plantains.

Know Before You Go Portions are generous and dishes carry authentic West African chili heat, though heat levels can be customized with milder gravies. Ample plaza surface parking is available right outside the Islington Avenue storefront.

Must-Try Highlights & Specialties

Banku with Grilled Tilapia & ShitoGhanaian Jollof Rice with Fried ChickenWaakye with Shito & Boiled EggFufu with Light Goat Meat SoupRed-Red Stew with Fried Sweet PlantainsSpicy Fried Yam Chips

Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Gate Restaurant

The Golden Gate Restaurant is located at 2428 Islington Ave, Unit 104, Toronto, ON, M9W 3X8 in the Etobicoke neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario.

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