Tinuno

What is Tinuno? Set along Bathurst Street in Englemount-Lawrence, Tinuno is Toronto's benchmark for traditional Filipino Kamayan dining. Inside the cozy, rustic-accented dining room, flatware is set aside in favour of communal tables lined with emerald-green banana leaves. The space stays lively and unpretentious, built specifically for tearing into food shoulder-to-shoulder with family and friends.

Tinuno Menu & What to Order The main draw is the Kamayan Feast, a loaded tabletop spread anchored by mountains of garlic rice flanked by charred, tender grilled milkfish (Bangus) and sweet-savory BBQ pork skewers. Supplement the feast with a platter of Pork Sisig for a sharp kick of calamansi citrus and chili heat, or the crackling crunch of Lechon Kawali. Cap off the meal with the towering Halo-Halo or a scoop of velvety Ube Overload ice cream.

Know Before You Go Walk-ins can occasionally snag a table, but reservations are strongly advised for peak weekend dinners; groups of eight or more must book ahead via email. Plastic gloves are provided at every table if you prefer not to eat barehanded, though dining strictly hands-on is the cultural norm. The restaurant operates daily starting late morning, winding down slightly earlier on weeknights at 8:30 p.m.