The fifth edition of Filipino Restaurant Month has kicked off in Canada. And to celebrate, five restaurants in Toronto are offering prix fixe menus.
Launched in 2022, Filipino Restaurant Month (FRMC) is the flagship gastro-diplomacy program of the Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in Canada, co-organized with the Philippine Departments of Tourism and Trade and Industry.
Held each April, a total of 30 restaurants across seven provinces in Canada are participating in this year’s festivities.
Throughout the celebration, these restaurateurs play a vital role in promoting “rich culinary heritage and creating bridges between the Philippines and Canada, one plate at a time,” according to the Philippine Consulate General.
And this year’s featured ingredient is the Philippine mango.
“Distinguished by its signature richness and unmatched sweetness, the Philippine mango is more than a tropical icon; it is our national fruit, a symbol of home and pride that we carry as Filipinos,” said Consul General Kristine Leilani R. Salle.
“It is a cornerstone of the country’s export industry, with its smooth, fibreless flesh making it ideal for value-added processing across multiple food and beverage formats.”
Here’s a look at the participating Toronto restaurants.
BB’s
In Parkdale, the Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded BB’s will run its prix fixe menu from April 15 to 18 for $50 per person.
Diners can enjoy a cucumber green mango salad, charred chicken inasal, and a mango float pie.
Reservations can be booked online.
Address: 5 Brock Ave.
Makilala
Makilala is the newest concept from the team behind Toronto’s Pai, sukhoTHAI, Thai Tavern, and Kiin.
And this April, guests can enjoy chef Nuit Regular’s mango tasting platter for $45.
Every visit will also enter diners into a raffle for flights, hotel stays, and more.
Reservations can be made online.
Address: 105 Church St.
Mother Tongue
All month long, Mother Tongue will be serving up a $65 prix fixe menu to celebrate Filipino Restaurant Month.
The menu will feature dishes including bistek tatake, sweet and spicy mango shrimp skewer, and grilled sea bass with mango egg salad.
And reservations can be booked online.
Address: 348 Adelaide St. W.
Mineral
Helmed by chef and owner Daniel Cancino, Mineral is another spot in the city that will be serving up a prix fixe menu this April.
On Tuesdays, diners can enjoy a seven-course tasting menu for $79 per person. From Wednesday to Saturday, there’s also a nine-course tasting menu for $109 per person and reservations can be made online.
Address: 1027 Yonge St.
Casa Manila
Last but certainly not least, Casa Manila, a “Filipino full-dine in service pioneer” is another spot to stop this month for a prix fixe menu.
Here, you’ll find dishes like chicken adobo with mango and coconut rice.
And don’t forget to make a reservation online.
Address: 508 Danforth Ave.
So, whether you’re hoping to try a new restaurant in the city, or enjoy a meal from all five of these spots this April, happy Filipino Restaurant Month!