Like Toronto, Taiwan is a cultural melting pot, an island nation where Japanese, Fujian, and mainland Chinese foods collide into nuanced deliciousness. This chic, lo-fi Cabbagetown room isn’t concerned with authenticity. Owner Trevor Lui likes to say, “When Taipei meets Toronto, Kanpai happens." Taiwanese-spiced fried chicken, for instance, is fried on the bone because Lui thinks the American-style fried bird is juicier (and just better) than the pounded poultry filet that’s popular in Taiwan. Exceptional cocktails with cheeky names go down easy.
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Kanpai Snack Bar
252 Carlton Street, Toronto
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Neighborhood
Downtown East
Hours
Mon–Thurs 5pm–11pm; Fri 5pm–midnight; Sat 11am–midnight; Sun 11am–10pm
Transportation
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Subway: Castle Frank, then the 65 bus S to Carlton St.; or College Station, then streetcar 506 E to Parliament St
Phone 416/968-6888 Prices Snacks $6–$15 Cuisine Type Taiwanese Web site Kanpai Snack BarNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.