True Taste

What is True Taste? Located subterranean beneath 384 Yonge Street in the concourse food court under IKEA, True Taste is a no-frills counter dedicated to Northern and regional Chinese home-style cooking. The operation channels the reliable cadence of a mainland cafeteria, dishing out fast bento boxes and rice bowls for university students and nearby office crowds. Seating is entirely communal, utilizing the shared tables and utilitarian chairs of the basement food hall.

True Taste Menu & What to Order The menu leans heavily on rich braises and vigorous wok work, anchored by the Honey Braised Pork with its glossy, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly coated in a balanced sweet-savory glaze. The Cumin Pork Belly with Onions offers intense aromatic punch and smoky wok hei, while the Stir-fried Pork with Chili brings sharp, direct pepper heat. Pair either with the Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs or the Braised Beef Brisket with Potatoes, which yields deeply stewed, tender beef steeped in savory gravy.

Know Before You Go Expect a strictly walk-in setup where lines surge between noon and 1:30 p.m. on weekdays, though service moves rapidly. Access the food court directly from College TTC subway station to avoid Yonge Street traffic and scarce nearby parking. Operating hours correspond with the retail concourse, making this predominantly a daytime and early dinner grab-and-go option.