Hawker

Phenomenal Food & Service! We did the blind, six course chefs tasting menu- strongly recommend! It's a fun ride not knowing what is coming then being surprised with all of the flavours, nutrients and thoughtful dishes. Every single bite was a different flavour bomb and my gosh all so good. Just the right amount of food too, I'm not an over-eater so originally wondered if six courses might be too much. Not at all, left feeling satisfied but not stuffed. Stephanie was such a charming treat- the perfect server for this ambience. Pleasant, sing-songy type voice and presence. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, kind, warm and welcoming. This whole experience was like something out of a dream, and Stephanie was the perfect conductor. Danna assisted her and provided the same energy/experience. Thank you for both of these two. Chef Leah! WOW! I cannot say enough about the food quality, the beautiful presentation, thoughtful flavour pairings and her overall vibe. Adore her look and the aura she exudes from her kitchen. Cocktails were unique and perfectly suited- the cardamom and curry old fashioned was wild. Followed up with the coconut water, mint, cucumber tequila- so many flavours. The decor is lovely. Like dining out in a woodsy garden, submerged into the plant paradise properly. Perfect experience all around, we will definitely be back. Thank you 💞

December 9, 2024 on Google

We had a 6-course meal paired with wine, which was a fantastic experience. The gentle spices opened up such an unexpected specter of taste. Loved the lion mane mushrooms, the starry night, and the God’s work. The delightful ice cream was the grand finale.

November 11, 2024 on Google

Can’t say enough good things about this place. As a regular meat eater myself, I find the food here to be completely satisfying and I did not miss meat while eating here. The flavours were amazing and I would totally come back over and over again.

September 23, 2024 on Google

Beautiful little restaurant with authentic dishes. Many of the dishes offer deep, complex flavours and surprisingly delicious combinations of food you'd never think of putting together. We did the 6 course chefs tasting menu but they also have a la carte available. Our server was fantastic and always made sure we were taken care of. I would return and recommend this establishment to friends.

September 12, 2024 on Google

One of the best restaurants I've been to in a while! Wasn't planning to come here for lunch but made a last minute decision to pop in and boy were we pleasantly surprised! Ambiance was lovely... Like as if you're inside an outdoor tent in another country, and a beautiful back patio with a very nice tree growing right in the middle... Very cozy! Everything is plant-based but honestly, you won't miss the meat and seafood if you taste these dishes. We tried 4 dishes (Sunrise, Sunset, Bushfire, and Earth) and each dish was perfect to share for 2 people, flavourful, well plated, and beautifully thought out. Every bite was so tasty and fresh! Service was lovely as well to top it all off! We definitely plan to come back!

September 8, 2024 on Google

Where do I begin with this restaurant! First off a reservation is required and definitely worth the visit whether your checking out Kensington Market or not. We sat at the counter table and felt like we were being served by our very own private chef. We were able to watch all of the entrees being prepared and once the meal arrived we were given a very thorough explanation. The music playing at the restaurant tied in the themes and atmosphere perfectly. The names of the meals are very fitting with the naturalistic theme of the restaurant and the portion sizes are perfect to share allowing for your group to try multiple items. The plating and presentation of the dishes were curated to perfection. All of the meals were prepared fresh with a lot of complimenting flavours. All of the dishes we ordered were divine, but our standouts included Gods Work and Sunrise. The staff are incredibly friendly and are willing to assist with suggestions. I highly recommend this plant based restaurant to everyone even if your not following a vegan diet.

September 7, 2024 on Google

Delicious 6 course tasting menu. My partner isn’t a mushroom lover but enjoyed each dish, two of which were mushroom focused. Good portion sizes and well priced for the location. Just wish the staff explained each dish in more detail. We also went for our anniversary (noted on the reservation) but the staff didn’t acknowledge it at all. We would still recommend overall but something to keep in mind if you’re celebrating.

July 2, 2024 on Google

I came here with my aunt for dinner yesterday, it was both of our first times at Hawker. We did the 7 course tasting menu and everything was delicious from the beginning to end! Service was amazing too, staff gave us in depth details of each dish and when we had more questions about the dishes, they were more then happy to answer them for us. Will definitely be coming back here throughout the summer and onwards because this has easily become one of my favourite restaurants.

June 21, 2024 on Google