Mineral

Mineral reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Nhessa Mar

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’m blown away, as a Filipino who has never gone home for three years I am tremendously elevated to memories that remind me of the food. For instance the sinigang, reminded of the classic “Linagpang” where a fish is charred and dumped in a stew with a souring agent such as the “batuan” accompanied all the aromatics, I was suprised it wasn’t the typical sinigang in a sachet we were used to. I closed my eyes and savoured the salmon which was rich and succulent. I thought people were crazy describing life events when consuming food but I am one, I remember the times my father would serve us that simple linagpang and we would slurp the soup accompanied with rice. I was teary, life is so simple but grand if we savour it with good food. Very Nostalgic for me on my birthday. Thanks to all the team of Mineral ! It was my first time and will definitely come back for another experience. For a sensible person like me who appreciates effort and quality this restaurant should be lifted to the masses. Overall a 5 for me. I’m full like a toad. Chef complimented us with 2 bbq chicken which I asked to take away since I was so full. Kudos guys!
   

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   Sean VIP

   New York City15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   When I say that this chef is not making traditional filipino food, it is the highest compliment. Somehow, someway they have elevated filipino staples to heights that I have never seen. The Salmon Sinigang was perfectly medium, the broth was absolutely perfect. The right touch of sour, that delighted and soaked into the rice like when you were under the weather as a kid. The Short Rib Kare Kare was deconstructed but that lends to the elegance that is achieved with their plating is. A feast for eyes and appetites. The prawns are a great way to start. We had cocktails that screamed filipino culture. The Calamansi Papi was tart but perfectly balanced. The Halo Halo on the other side, while the original is a dessert, can be drunk at any point. I was in tears multiple times throughout the night, and so was my Dad. It was just the icing on the cake after going to Top 50 and Michelin all week. They will only get busier and harder to grab a seat at their bar.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Good was very tasty and staff were very friendly and helpful.
   

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   Angela

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Third time here! We absolutely love celebrating milestones in Mineral. Can't wait to be back again.
   

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   Ayesha VIP

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the better tasting menus I have been to. The chef counter experience was amazing because you get to interact with the staff and ask questions about the food. They used interesting ingredients and flavour combinations. The dishes were well balanced, and the service was excellent. Highly recommend.
   

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   Ashley

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had dinner here with a friend and we tried the tasting menu which was a great choice, especially if it’s your first time! The food was delicious and the service was amazing. I’m looking forward to the next time we go so I can try the dishes off their regular menu!
   

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   Rebekah

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our second time going to Mineral. An all around amazing experience with delicious food, ambience, and service. Very inventive dishes with great flavour profiles. There were some really fun takes on classic Filipino dishes, that stayed true to the spirit of the originals.
   

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   Brandon

   Toronto2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is one of the best restaurants in the city. No debate. My gf and I went here for her birthday and did a tasting menu. We received complementary dishes and ordered all the additional items. It was phenomenal - The service was attentive and the no subtle details were missed like folding my gf napkin when she left the table. All steps of service were completed down to precise timing of dishes. - We went on a Tuesday and it was fairly full for the 2-3 hours we were there but nobody waited at the door. 7:15 reservations. - The decor reminded me of the Philippines, with a touch of the TV series “white lotus”. - The food really made this experience a 10/10. The experience we had for each dish was different for each: 1. A soup tasting that I wanted a bucket of to eat then and there. 2. A tuna ceviche’ that was familiar but unique. The calamanci flavour with the salmon roe were electrifying my taste buds 3. The pineapple ceviche was a roller coaster ride of flavours. My palette didn’t know what was happening. Acidic, chewy, tender, crunchy, sweet and savoury. 4. The ensaymada was both traditional and reimagined. We added the burrata and that was something that will live rent free in our heads forever. Each ingredient stood out but when added together felt like a wrapped present that my taste buds opened as I chewed. 5. The lobster dumpling was another add on. This item was tasted and uniquely presented but was over shadowed by all the other dishes. 6. the pork belly was so tender and flavourful it felt like a love letter from the chef. Truly this one felt like a gift the chef wanted his guests to experience and an experience was exactly what it was. 7. The sinigang was not a traditional recipe but for the love of all that is good it was immaculate. We described it as the fancy cousin from Europe of sinigang. It was everything you want sinigang to be and more. We are definitely sini-gang members! Plus we added lobster to this course and YOU HAVE to try it with the sinig
   

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   SteakLover

   Toronto3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant has a very unique menu with some kind of Filipino Fusion Cuisine which you don’t easily find it at other restaurants. Also it has a wide range of liquor selection. Service is excellent.
   

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    Jaimee

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Delicious 9 course meal! Generous portions. Friendly staff. Will go back!
    

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