Double Dragon

Asian cuisine
This Asian cuisine is on the corner of Spadina and Richmond. It is clean and crisp, with freshly made food, variety of daily specials and just the right prices. The Majority of lunch special dishes are between $8-10 dollars with taxes included.
The dining area is composed of 4-5 wide tables that comfortably sits 8. The portions are generous, and served on big plates. The refreshing healthy combination that I picked was curry chicken - carrot, potato, lemongrass, coconut, bay leaf in yellow curry, with mixed veggies and steamed rice.
The place is ideal if you are coming with 4 or more because of the seating arrangements.
Just to add one final note even with a lineup from the entrance, it takes only few minutes to get your meal.

Peter Street Deli

Full tummy and a full wallet
This very old, family owned establishment is not a place that you can spot by flashy looks but it is definitely going to provide enough material for gastronomic memories of filling meals.
My choice was the Cantonese noodles. They sat on a bed of crispy noodles topped with chicken and mixed vegetables. Mmmm it was yummy. I dare you to finish the whole portion. The menu is dominated with Chinese specialties and you can have a meal with tip and taxes for under $10. The open kitchen cooking, in the center of the restaurant, can "stay with you" in a way, but it didn’t bother me. I almost forgot; there is an additional touch that nicely compliments the food prepared in front of you. No matter if you are there first, second or twenty second time, you will feel like a local. I’m not sure how they are doing it but i

Zupa's

Good old restaurant, good old service
My first thought was, "it looks like time stopped at this place years ago". My second thought came after I took my first bite, "it stopped at the perfect time!" The daily special was home made chili, with salad and toast. I was enjoying ever spoon of chili, every fork of green salad and every crispy bite of rye toast. Almost immediately my mind start whirling around one thought. How I can know when chili is featured again as a daily special so I can bring my friends. The sheppards pie was a similar experience.
The meals are more than affordable. You can have a full tummy and still have a full pocket - many items are below $10 with tip and taxes.
I will definitely come back for more daily specials... and after that, there is a lot to explore from the regular menu :)

Grand Ichiban Sushi

Taste of Japan
Long lounge with retro style furniture was warm and inviting. In some moments it reminded me on Logan`s run scenery, but that is just me. Staff was dress traditionally and menus were fresh and crispy. Our target was again meal around $15 and unmistakable guidance of our Chef at large brought as to desired outcome. We decided to go with lunch specials because that was perfect way to sample more than one dish and to still arrive at our projected sweet spot.
Green tea complimented all meals that we selected at the table. My pick was Salmon Teriyaki -Grilled salmon with mixed vegetables served in a bento box with house salad, steamed rice, and miso soup. Portion was just right and if you are healthy eating conscious this is real refresher with all essential nutrients served is moderate portions.
We would definitely come again when we need break of western oriented food and when we would like to spend some time in conversation around the meal in airy and positively charged atmosphere. I could imagine how this setting works in the late afternoon with dimmed lights… but let’s stay focused on lunch. For more details you can visit http://www.ichibansushi.com/index.html (for some reason this location is still not listed).

Tutti Matti

Everybody is Crazy...
You included, if you never immersed in flavours of Tuscany. You don`t have to leave T. – it is just around a corner in Adelaide street west.
Interior is urban chick, simplicity meets sophistication. Staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. Chef from Tuscany is owner (with family) and chef. Menu is rich with authentic specialities and if you are like me it is difficult to decide where to start. However with us was our Chef At Large and it was no brainer - Pre Fix. Which is three course offering, you pick your combination, from 3 per category meals. Pre Fix is good way to have a first stroll in Tuscan avenue and discover what you really crave for. After finishing your desert (picked for you) you will feel just right, not hungry not over eaten. As starter you can enjou fresh Italian bread, crisp from outside fluffy from inside, and dip it in a mix made from best olive oil I ever tasted and balsamic vinegar - not sure if that is a norm but we asked for more, it was that good.
If you don’t want to pair your meal with red wine you can always have a safe bet with Lemonata – sparkling lemonade imported from Italy. And it came natural to me that i want to seal my lunch with espresso, it was perfetto.

Ravi SoupS

I WANT my SOUP!

There was a time when I didn't care that much about a soup. This even brings an echo from the past “you MUST finish your soup…”. Then I visited Ravi SoupS.

Now I can hear the scream from within "I WANT my soup, I need my soup, I cannot live..." well you get the picture :)
In this urban restaurant you can taste what soup perfectionism is. Always right unbeatable taste, presented with touch of style. If you don’t want to be alone with the soup you can pair it with a wrap. Wraps are perfect match for soups, quality ingredients great taste and warmth that seals this dining experience.
Be prepared to line up if you plan to swing in around lunch hour. You can have a soup and wrap combo with tax and tip for litle under $15.

Enjoy the soup, spread the word!