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Hawker, Toronto, ON

Hawker

4.8
4.8
264 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Pan-Asian

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
At Hawker, Chef's Jeff Merkel and Leah Steduto spotlight their naturalistic worldview with beautifully composed plant-based small plates, cocktails, and a thoughtfully curated list of vegan wines.

Located in Kensington Market, the cozy dining space features an earthy, palette of dark wood and moss. A picturesque, romantic back patio is naturally decorated with ivy. A front patio lets you enjoy the lively sights and sounds of the market.

All reservations have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are arriving later than 15 minutes. Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 1-2; 2 hours for parties of 3-6; 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 7 or more. If arriving late, we may not be able to extend your seating time if there are reservations scheduled after your allotted timeframe.

Please note, an 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill for groups of 6 or more.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 628-1905
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Merkel
  • Catering
    Enjoy Hawker's naturalist cuisine for various events, from casual to formal gatherings. Our catering services adapt to different settings, ensuring a memorable meal at any venue. With a customizable menu, we accommodate your event's needs, providing a fitting and delightful dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event in our cozy dining room and savour our artful vegan creations with your guests. Our intimate setting can comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests across our intimate dining room. Cherish an exclusive dining experience amidst an earthy decor and inviting setting.
  • Area
    Chinatown / Kensington Market
  • Cross Street
    College and Augusta Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • New Year's 6-Course Tasting Experience

    CAD 80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year with a thoughtfully crafted plant-based 6-course tasting menu, accompanied by a complimentary glass of cava. Each seating is 2 hours, with the final seating at 8 PM. Space is limited—reserve your table today. Reservation times are strict, with a 15-minute grace period. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
    New Year's 6-Course Tasting Experience photo
  • Chef's Table Tasting Experience

    CAD 85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join and watch us prepare a Chef's choice six-course tasting menu for you, inspired by our à la carte menu. Each course will be served and explained to you by our Chef while seated at the bar style counter overlooking our open kitchen. The fine print: Your seating is for 2 hours. We will hold the table for 15 minutes before your reservation is released. Give us a call if you're running late! Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will result in a $25 per person charge being applied to the credit card used at the time of booking. The tasting menu is offered at $70 per guest and does not include beverages, gratuity, and tax.
    Chef's Table Tasting Experience photo
  • 6-Course Tasting Menu

    CAD 75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Explore tantalizing flavours chosen from our à la carte menu with our 6-course Tasting Menu. Handcrafted dishes, warm service, and intimate setting. Book now for a memorable dining journey. The fine print: Your seating is for 1 hour and 45 minutes. We will hold the table for 15 minutes before your reservation is released. Give us a call if you're running late! Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will result in a $25 per person charge being applied to the credit card used at the time of booking. The tasting menu is offered at $70 per guest and does not include beverages, gratuity, and tax.
    6-Course Tasting Menu photo

Offers

  • 50% off Wine Bottles, Cocktails & Mocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Every Wednesday enjoy half price bottles from our vegan wine selection, cocktails, and mocktails with your small plates or tasting menu experiences.

    50% off Wine Bottles, Cocktails & Mocktails photo
  • Hawker Wala: $10 Gourmet Sandwiches, & Street Eats

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Our weekly lunch popup Hawker Wala is serving up the ultimate lunch experience—$10 hearty & gourmet sourdough sandwiches in 7 knockout varieties, including the must-try Wala Banh Mi! Choose from 7 different sandwich flavors to satisfy your cravings. Hungry for more? Dive into our crispy Oyster or Lion's Mane mushroom wings with sauces that slap, or grab a bowl of our fragrant, flavourful biryani. Open Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 3pm, you can walk in, self-seat, take out, or order on Uber Eats, Ritual or DoorDash - no reservations, just big flavours and unbeatable prices!

    Hawker Wala: $10 Gourmet Sandwiches, & Street Eats photo

What 264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Healthy

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Toronto

    Healthy

  • Toronto

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hawker is a vibrant culinary gem celebrated for its innovative, plant-based dishes that delight both vegan and non-vegan diners. Guests rave about the "creative and flavourful" menu and "phenomenal" food, complemented by attentive service and a charming ambience. It's perfect for date nights or special gatherings. Highly recommended!

264 Reviews
  1. martin

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent from start to finish. Food was exquisite and service was warm and highly attentive. Diverse a la carte menu was perfect for our family gathering. Highly recommend.

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    Berlin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for dinner with friends! Tasting menu was excellent

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  3. Tobias

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic melding of flavours. Dishes were exactly as ordered, and came to the table quickly. One of the best meals we've had in months!

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  4. Cindy

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time I have enjoyed a dinner at this restaurant. The food was delicious, the server went above and beyond.

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  5. Harmeet

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and experience. Will always recommend this place!

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  6. Benoit

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was tastier than it was beautiful, and the food was beautiful

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  7. Nicole

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is phenomenal. A must eat! I had the weekend brunch menu and it was perfectly curated.

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  8. Adrian

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the place I take all my vegan and non-vegan friends and family when they visit the city. The tasting menu with wine pairing is an awesome price for the quality and thoughtfulness of everything Hawker offers, I’ve never had someone not say it was at least in the top 5 best meals they’d ever had! The cocktails are also wonderful across the board

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  9. Himanshu

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful time at Hawker! The food was quite tasty, simple but flavourful and I loved the play on sounds Asian food they did. Although not really south Asian food (especially with spice level and the spices combinations) it was still super enjoyable.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Janu

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the tasting menu for my husband's birthday and loved every bite, flavor, and presentation. Lion's mane mushroom dish was fantastic! Our servers were courteous and friendly, and both the cocktails and mocktails were delicious. It was a wonderful evening that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Hawker is rated 4.8 stars by 264 OpenTable diners.

Hawker does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hawker

291 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College and Augusta Avenue
  • Area
    Chinatown / Kensington Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Merkel
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 628-1905
  • Catering
    Enjoy Hawker's naturalist cuisine for various events, from casual to formal gatherings. Our catering services adapt to different settings, ensuring a memorable meal at any venue. With a customizable menu, we accommodate your event's needs, providing a fitting and delightful dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event in our cozy dining room and savour our artful vegan creations with your guests. Our intimate setting can comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests across our intimate dining room. Cherish an exclusive dining experience amidst an earthy decor and inviting setting.
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