Planta Queen Toronto

Amazing Asian-inspired vegan eats

Cassandra from Toronto

About me Born and raised in the northern area of Toronto, I am proud to now call myself a resident of the beautiful midtown area of the city! I recently transitioned out of a decade long teaching career to pursue my passion for protecting our planet and am focused on sharing the steps I'm taking to live sustainably... Over five years ago now, I started a Conscious Cass Instagram blog to shar...
"I recommend ordering a few of their smaller dishes to try, which should definitely include their renowned Bang Bang Broccoli!"

Planta Queen is one of my favourite restaurants in the city by far, and you’d likely find it hard to believe that this beautiful Asian-inspired restaurant has a fully plant-based menu! With a dark, moody interior, this spot makes for a great night out, be it for one of their unique drinks or a delicious dinner (or lunch). If you’re having the latter, I’d recommend ordering a few of their smaller dishes to try, which should definitely include their renowned Bang Bang Broccoli! Their vegan sushi and dumplings are also fan favourites.

Before or after a meal here, which I'd definitely recommend making a reservation in advance for, be sure to go for a stroll down the street it's on, Queen West, one of the city’s most iconic stretches. Featuring eclectic shops, cute cafes and beautiful bars, you could spend a whole weekend walking this strip and still not see it all. I’d recommend heading further west towards Trinity Bellwoods Park, which is definitely worthy of a visit on its own, to check out Bloomer’s for delicious vegan donuts or Bar Poet for a pretty spot with perfectly poured drinks!

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About me Born and raised in the northern area of Toronto, I am proud to now call myself a resident of the beautiful midtown area of the city! I recently transitioned out of a decade long teaching career to pursue my passion for protecting our planet and am focused on sharing the steps I'm taking to live sustainably... Over five years ago now, I started a Conscious Cass Instagram blog to share my journey of transitioning to low-waste, plant-based, sustainable living. In 2021, I took things a step further with the launch of consciouscass.ca, a website with the goal of helping residents of ...

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