Visite gastronomique internationale du marché de Kensington
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Nous ne sommes plus des guides gastronomiques. Nous sommes des conteurs culinaires — les initiés du quartier, qui parcourent ces rues depuis 2017. Nous partageons les saveurs des familles du monde entier qui habitent maintenant le marché de Kensington. Nommée l'expérience No 1 de la restauration au Canada par TripAdvisor (Travellers' Choice Best of the Best, 2022). Lauréat du World Luxury Travel Awards. Présenté dans Condé Nast Traveller et National Geographic. Comme le bon vin, nous avons bien vieilli. Même tournée depuis 2017 — une expérience évoluée. Six arrêts, tous familiaux, 8 cuisines + : un repas complet avec de généreuses dégustations, triées sur le volet chez des amis que nous connaissons depuis près d'une décennie. Des petits groupes, pas de répliques, des histoires qu'on ne peut pas chercher sur Google. Bienvenue. Bienvenue à la maison.
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Kensington Market est le quartier Heritage le plus éclectique de Toronto — quelques pâtés de maisons carrés où le monde entier cuisine. Autrefois un marché d’immigrants rugueux, toujours honnête, il est notre maison loin de chez nous depuis 2017 : le quartier le plus diversifié de la ville la plus diversifiée du monde. Nous le promenons comme le font les habitants — comptoir par comptoir, ami par ami. Dans six cuisines familiales et 8 cuisines et plus, les dégustations récentes ont inclus fish and chips avec salade de chou frisé, galettes jamaïcaines de recettes de mamans, empanadas sud-américaines, sushis de poche Japonais, boulettes himalayennes avec thé au beurre, et une finale sucrée près de Fika Cafe. Le menu a changé au fil des ans, mais pas l'esprit : ce sont les saveurs que nos amis adorent, car elles leur rappellent encore la maison qu'ils ont laissée derrière eux. Petits groupes, toujours dirigés par un conteur culinaire vétéran. Venez affamés — les dégustations sont généreuses, un repas complet en vaut la peine. Partez avec des histoires que vous ne pouvez pas googler. Bienvenue. Bienvenue à la maison.
À la limite est de Kensington, notre promenade frôle le Chinatown de Toronto — par sa superficie de mètres carrés, le plus grand en Amérique du Nord, et l'un des quatre Chinatowns de Toronto. Qu'une seule ville en détienne quatre vous dit tout sur la profondeur de sa diversité. Nous ne nous arrêtons pas à manger ici — six cuisines à Kensington vous combleront — mais nous côtoyons plus de 50 endroits pour manger couvrant plus de 25 nationalités de nourriture : maisons de nouilles, fenêtres de barbecue, comptoirs de boulettes, boulangeries, thé à bulles. Votre conteur culinaire vous indiquera où les habitants font la queue, et les invités reviennent régulièrement le lendemain avec notre présélection en main. Voyez-le comme un aperçu de tout ce que cette ville vous attend encore. Une promenade effleure à peine la surface de la façon dont Toronto mange — Kensington Market et Chinatown côte à côte sont les raisons pour lesquelles nous appelons ce quartier le plus diversifié de la ville la plus diversifiée du monde : des générations de nouveaux Canadiens, cuisinant les saveurs de la maison, l'un à côté de l'autre.
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Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés par un adulte
- Repas de bébé non inclus
- Une option végétarienne est disponible, s'il vous plaît aviser au moment de la réservation si nécessaire
- Veuillez indiquer vos besoins alimentaires spécifiques au moment de la réservation.
- Fonctionne dans toutes les conditions météorologiques, veuillez vous habiller de façon appropriée
- Nos amis cuisinent leurs recettes familiales comme ils l'ont toujours fait, donc nous ne pouvons pas accueillir les allergies au gluten, aux produits laitiers ou aux noix, et nous n'offrons pas d'option végétalienne. Des versions végétariennes et pescatariennes sont disponibles — dites-le nous quand vous réservez.
- Nous ne recommandons pas cette expérience aux clients ayant des problèmes de mobilité.
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Love the unique restaurant choices for us to try and cultural commentary went along with the food beautifully!
We had a food tour with Jessica, starting off at Fresco’s Fish & Chips and ending at Fika with an iced tea and ginger cookie. The tour was so fun - we learned so much about the market and its history, different types of cuisine, and various cultures. Jessica was our guide and she was fantastic - an absolute ray of sunshine who possesses so much knowledge of the area and Toronto in general. I’d highly recommend the tour and exploring Kensington Market - was a wonderful 2.5 hour experience.
Felicia, our guide, was so knowledgeable and friendly. The food we had was amazing and we left very full!
Hi Karena, Thank you so much for this lovely review, and for joining us on the Kensington Market International Food Tour! Felicia has been with Chopsticks+Forks since the very beginning — she's our founding storyteller — and it means the world to hear her warmth and knowledge came through so clearly. We're so glad you left full (that's always the goal!). Thank you for trusting us with your afternoon in our neighbourhood. Bienvenue. Welcome home.
Jessica was an amazing tour guide. I tried foods that I would've walked past if I had been on my own. Highly recommend this tour to try new foods and get some history on the Kensington Market.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We love that Jessica opened up flavours you might have otherwise walked right past — that's exactly the Kensington experience we hope to share. We'll pass this along to her. Hope to welcome you back to explore more soon. Bienvenue. Welcome home.
Great tour guide. Lots of food from different countries.
Thank you for this — that variety is Kensington in a nutshell, a whole world of food in a few blocks. Glad you got a taste of it. Bienvenue. Welcome home.
Jessica was an amazing guide. Great value and delicious food! Had the best time!!!
Thank you for this — Jessica has such a warmth for Kensington and its stories, so glad it came through. Bienvenue. Welcome home.
We had a fantastic experience on the Kensington Market International Food Tour, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to truly understand this unique Toronto neighborhood. Our guide, Jessica, was fantastic—warm, friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. What I especially appreciated was that the tour wasn't simply a series of food tastings. At several stops, we didn't sample anything at all; instead, we learned about the businesses, the immigrant communities that shaped Kensington Market, and the neighborhood's fascinating history. Those stops added so much depth to the experience. The food itself was wonderfully diverse, reflecting the incredible range of cultures represented in Kensington Market. We sampled everything from fish and chips to Caribbean and Asian specialties, along with a Scandinavian treat. By the end of the tour, we had not only tasted a terrific variety of foods, but also gained a much deeper appreciation for the historic and cultural significance of the market. And yes, if you try everything, you will definitely leave with a very full belly! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Kensington Market beyond the surface and really understand the people, cultures, and history that have made this neighborhood so special.
Priscilla, thank you for a review this thoughtful. Kensington is home to families who left everything behind to build something new here, and Jessica does that history justice better than almost anyone I know. Bienvenue. Welcome home.
My boyfriend and I did the Kensington Market food tour during our trip to Toronto and I cannot recommend it enough! Jusep was our guide and he was so incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and truly made it such an enjoyable experience. It was a perfect way to try a lot of foods from a variety of cultures, in an area with so many options that it otherwise might be intimidating to know where to start. It was so delicious and a lovely experience. Come with an empty stomach!
Thank you both so much for this! Kensington is genuinely my favourite corner of the city to share — it's got so much packed into a few blocks that "where do I even start" is exactly the right instinct, and exactly what the tour is there to solve. So glad it landed the way it did, and that you left properly full — that's the goal. Thanks for taking the time to write this up, and I hope you two make it back to Toronto (and Kensington) again soon.
If you're looking for one of the best ways to experience Toronto, this food tour is an absolute must. We joined the Kensington Market International Food Tour with Jusep, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment the tour began, it was obvious how much Jusep genuinely loves Kensington Market. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his passion for the neighbourhood, its people, its history, and its incredible diversity shines through in every story he tells. His promise of taking you on a culinary journey through eight countries in under three hours isn't just a clever tagline—it truly feels like you're travelling the world without ever leaving Toronto. Each stop introduced us to authentic, delicious food while Jusep seamlessly connected the cuisine to the cultures, history, and communities that have made Kensington Market such a special place. This wasn't just a food tour—it was an entertaining, educational, and immersive experience. We laughed, learned, explored, and ate some incredible food. If you want to discover Toronto through its food and the stories behind it, this tour is worth every minute. Thank you, Jusep, for sharing your passion for Kensington Market and creating such a memorable afternoon. We'll definitely be back for another Chopsticks + Forks adventure!
Thank you for this — genuinely. Kensington isn't just where I work, it's my home away from home, and getting to share the stories of the families who've built their lives here is the best part of my week. So glad the eight-countries-in-three-hours promise held up and that you felt it, not just heard it. Can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure. Bienvenue, and welcome home.
This was such a lovely experience! Our guide, Jusep, was kind, enthusiastic and full of knowledge about the history of the area and the various cultures represented in the neighborhood. The tour included a wide variety of interesting foods from diverse parts of the world. I would highly recommend this tour to others!
Thank you so much for this. Kensington has been my home away from home for almost ten years now — I no longer just take people on a tour, I invite them into my neighbourhood, into the kitchens of the families who've become my family. So glad that came through for you. Bienvenue, and welcome home anytime you're back in Toronto.
