Fantastic food and service, and excellent value. The chef's counter dining experience was a generous 12 course meal, and the chef added a few more on top of that. It is one of best tasting menus I've ever had. Filipino fusion cuisine was very well executed. This may be my new favourite restaurant in Toronto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Zheng
Worth Trying.A refined, cosy and modern approach to Filipino food. Underlooked to probably one of the most overhyped resto of 23/24.Apart from some interesting apps, drinks and dessert, unsure if there's value here.Pineapple - sweet and savoury, perfect combo, unique and interesting. Must try.Tuna - nice, one bite with the cracker, tart otherwise.Bread - crazy for $6each. Laminated like a crispy creme, truffle butter is strong, foie gras adds little, gets overpowered. Worth trying.Broccolini - perfect. Top 2 of the night. Must order.Fish - decent portion for sharing, nothing spectacular in terms of taste, cooked perfectly. skippable.Beef - cooked perfectly, fall apart tender. Too little sauce, no puree or mash to help intake what little sauce there is. Good but not memorable.Ube - strong flavours, great textures. Must try.Calamansi Cheesecake - decent, not an actual cheesecake but more like a tart. Worth trying.Overall - it's a refined experience, but from the hype I was expecting a lot of flavour bombs. The pineapple was most memorable, everything else is executed well but nothing special. Takes AMEX.
Thank you Mineral for being so graciously accommodating of my dietary restrictions!! Absolutely out of this world Tuesday Tasting Menu!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shim Reviv
The food was delicious but our server was very pushy and kept trying to upsell us. First it was pushing us to do the tasting menu, and then when we didn’t want to, it was pushing us to add more food to our order. Everyone at the table felt it, it was some of the pushiest service I’ve ever had, almost laughable it felt like we were being served by someone who works solely on commission. Made the experience feel tacky… food was good but overpriced and portions were very small.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Tathiana Tercarolli
Yesterday, I went out with friends and we had some disappointments in this restaurant. We booked a table for four at 8 pm but received a call rescheduling our reservation for 8:15. Upon arrival, we were seated at a table near the door with the air conditioning blasting directly above us, forcing us to keep our jackets on the entire time. After selecting our drinks, they took a minimum of one hour to arrive, well past 9 pm when they finally did. The tasting menu also began arriving at the same time, and on the second dish, they served us only three slices of salmon, despite there being four of us, meaning my husband missed out on tasting it. When we complained, the waiter apologized but didn't bring an extra slice. The tasting portions were meager and laughably small; we had to split a grape into quarters so everyone could taste everything! Unbelievably, we upgraded to include lobster, which never came! And when we complained, once again, the waiter apologized and said it wouldn't be coming because he forgot. When the bill arrived—around $600—we discovered they had brought us a dish not included in the tasting menu and didn't inform us. They were four dumplings, each costing $18. Overall, the food is tasty but forgettable, and the experience was terrible! We won't be returning, and I would never recommend it!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Lea D. (Maldita)
This is, by far, the best Filipino restaurant I have ever been to. Although the dishes are influenced by other cultures, the chef and his team have represented Filipino cuisine at its best. Chef Daniel's take on the Caldereta is probably the best I have ever had. Many Filipino restaurants have attempted to create their own version, but they have lost the distinct flavor that makes this dish what it is. However, Chef Daniel has managed to ensure that the flavors remain intact. The enseymada is to die for. The truffle does not overpower the flavor of the enseymada. We had their tasting menu, and it was worth every penny. Their Filipino cocktails are amazing. The location is great, and the service is friendly.Dietary restrictions: When making a reservation on Open Table, there is a section where you can add special requests, including any dietary restrictions. The restaurant typically calls to confirm the reservation either on the day of or the day before.When making a reservation on Open Table, there is a section where you can add special requests, including any dietary restrictions. The restaurant typically calls to confirm the reservation either on the day of or the day before.Parking: It can be challenging to find parking in the busy Toronto area where the location is situated, particularly due to the presence of many local restaurants nearby. However, free street parking may be available in residential areas.
I will even give this 10 stars times 100! Omg! Super duper delicious! Chef Danny even went to our table anf have a little chat!!! The best birthday dinner i’ve had!!! Proud to be Pinoy!!!
Shoutout to our server Julia and chef Danny for giving us one of the best high-end restaurant experiences yet. Mineral proudly represents Filipino culture and proves that an elevated version of Filipino cuisine can succeed. Highly recommend coming here if you’ve got the budget or if you wanna do something special with loved ones :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joy Namkung
Second visit? My favourite is the truffle pasta! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a high-end filipino dish experience. Friendly staff and great atmosphere?
This is my favourite restaurant in Toronto. High quality food with excellent services, very friendly staff. It’s better than some of the Michelin Star fusion restaurants in GTA. Recommend to try the tasting menu.
Phenomenal experience at a restaurant that deserves every single word of praise it receives. What Bruce, Greg and chef have created is nothing short of an example of Filipino excellence here in Toronto. Try everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EH11
Bruce was an amazing host who happens to be the owner as well. Great food with great service. I never realized philipino cuisine could be outrageously good. Tuna crudo with avocado, donut bun with truffle butter, salmon salad all are delicious. We went for tasting menu and tried pretty much 60-70% of the menu and we found that was the best value for your buck
Maria
A la carte.Faves:- Ensaymada ($12) (2 pcs/order) with truffle butter and the duck prosciutto ($9) and foie gras ($9) add-ons: a fluffy, honey glazed brioche bun topped with cheddar cheese, slightly sweet and accompanied very well by the saltiness of the prosciutto and creaminess of the truffle butter & foie gras. A table favorite! 5/5.- Pineapple + kombu ($18): sweet and slightly spicy and savory. An interesting dish. 4.5/5.Liked:- Tuna kinilaw ($26) with crab chips: a bit too sour for me, but it's a light, refreshing dish. 4/5.- The tomato-coconut soup that was served as the amuse-bouche. Creamy and savoury. Balanced seasoning. 4/5.- Scallop inari pockets ($26) (2 pcs/order): wasn't hot when it came out, but it was an interesting dish with diverse textures and ingredients. The crunchy, pickled kohlrabi strands taken from the shell and added on top of the rice were an especially enjoyable accompaniment. 3.7/5.Not bad:- Beef shortrib calderata ($48) with rice ($6): very tender and seasoned well; had nice pockets of fat. It's a bit too rich and heavy for me. More pickled vegetables or something herbaceous to cut through the richness would have elevated the dish. 3.5/5.- Ube leche flan ($14): a bit too sweet for me, but it was texturally diverse thanks to the crispy rice, hibiscus jelly, and thin slice of pear?peach? More ube flavor would be nice. 3.5/5.Wouldn't get again:- Duck confit ginataan ($42): the risotto-like part of the dish was on the sweet side, the duck a bit dry. I liked the sometimes crunchy texture of the dish thanks to the different vegetables and seeds. The duck skin was nicely crispy. 3/5.Lighting was on the dimmer side during dinnertime, so sitting near the windows would help compensate.Really fun, creative, beautifully presented, and delicious dishes! Note that portions are on the smaller end for the price point. But worth a try.Friendly and witty service! Staff paid diligent attention to water refill.We had a good evening dining here at Mineral. Thank you for showcasing lovely Filipino fusion cuisine.
First timer here! My partner and I tried their chefs tasting experience. Their service was exceptional- it was reminiscent of a Filipino gathering as we were taken care of by a whole family of staff. For the 12 course meal, it was exactly what we came for: inventive Filipino plates. My favorite course was the Ensaymada. It's a childhood favorite pastry of mine- a sweet cheesy pastry. Exec. Chef Danny Cancino elevated their Ensaymadas with aged cheese, slice of truffle on top, a side of truffle butter and duck prosciutto!! I will come back specifically for this. As for my partner, he was really eyeing their Filet Mignon Caldereta. It wasn't part of the tasting menu but Chef Danny generously let us sample it with rice (a perfect pairing ofc). The meat melts to the bite, sauce full of umami and loved the slices of green olives. Since it was our anniversary, we were also treated to a sesame soft serve with bits of sea salt white chocolate and an ube latte (thank you!). We truly appreciate the detail and care put into this chefs tasting experience. We were so stuffed at the end- can't wait to return for round 2. Additional Info: Parking: We got lucky at the 195 Green P lot on 15 Price St. It's about a 5 min walking distance to the restaurant. The other recommended lot on 1010 Yonge St is no longer a green P lot. Checking-In: With reservations, It took about 5 min~ to check-in and get seated for dinner. Cocktails: Cebu Sunset - recommended for tequila lovers The Perfect Storm - non-alcoholic & nicely sour.
Fantastic food and service, and excellent value. The chef's counter dining experience was a generous 12 course meal, and the chef added a few more on top of that. It is one of best tasting menus I've ever had. Filipino fusion cuisine was very well executed. This may be my new favourite restaurant in Toronto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worth Trying.A refined, cosy and modern approach to Filipino food. Underlooked to probably one of the most overhyped resto of 23/24.Apart from some interesting apps, drinks and dessert, unsure if there's value here.Pineapple - sweet and savoury, perfect combo, unique and interesting. Must try.Tuna - nice, one bite with the cracker, tart otherwise.Bread - crazy for $6each. Laminated like a crispy creme, truffle butter is strong, foie gras adds little, gets overpowered. Worth trying.Broccolini - perfect. Top 2 of the night. Must order.Fish - decent portion for sharing, nothing spectacular in terms of taste, cooked perfectly. skippable.Beef - cooked perfectly, fall apart tender. Too little sauce, no puree or mash to help intake what little sauce there is. Good but not memorable.Ube - strong flavours, great textures. Must try.Calamansi Cheesecake - decent, not an actual cheesecake but more like a tart. Worth trying.Overall - it's a refined experience, but from the hype I was expecting a lot of flavour bombs. The pineapple was most memorable, everything else is executed well but nothing special. Takes AMEX.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Broccolini, Ube Leche Flan
Thank you Mineral for being so graciously accommodating of my dietary restrictions!! Absolutely out of this world Tuesday Tasting Menu!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious but our server was very pushy and kept trying to upsell us. First it was pushing us to do the tasting menu, and then when we didn’t want to, it was pushing us to add more food to our order. Everyone at the table felt it, it was some of the pushiest service I’ve ever had, almost laughable it felt like we were being served by someone who works solely on commission. Made the experience feel tacky… food was good but overpriced and portions were very small.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Yesterday, I went out with friends and we had some disappointments in this restaurant. We booked a table for four at 8 pm but received a call rescheduling our reservation for 8:15. Upon arrival, we were seated at a table near the door with the air conditioning blasting directly above us, forcing us to keep our jackets on the entire time. After selecting our drinks, they took a minimum of one hour to arrive, well past 9 pm when they finally did. The tasting menu also began arriving at the same time, and on the second dish, they served us only three slices of salmon, despite there being four of us, meaning my husband missed out on tasting it. When we complained, the waiter apologized but didn't bring an extra slice. The tasting portions were meager and laughably small; we had to split a grape into quarters so everyone could taste everything! Unbelievably, we upgraded to include lobster, which never came! And when we complained, once again, the waiter apologized and said it wouldn't be coming because he forgot. When the bill arrived—around $600—we discovered they had brought us a dish not included in the tasting menu and didn't inform us. They were four dumplings, each costing $18. Overall, the food is tasty but forgettable, and the experience was terrible! We won't be returning, and I would never recommend it!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
This is, by far, the best Filipino restaurant I have ever been to. Although the dishes are influenced by other cultures, the chef and his team have represented Filipino cuisine at its best. Chef Daniel's take on the Caldereta is probably the best I have ever had. Many Filipino restaurants have attempted to create their own version, but they have lost the distinct flavor that makes this dish what it is. However, Chef Daniel has managed to ensure that the flavors remain intact. The enseymada is to die for. The truffle does not overpower the flavor of the enseymada. We had their tasting menu, and it was worth every penny. Their Filipino cocktails are amazing. The location is great, and the service is friendly.Dietary restrictions: When making a reservation on Open Table, there is a section where you can add special requests, including any dietary restrictions. The restaurant typically calls to confirm the reservation either on the day of or the day before.When making a reservation on Open Table, there is a section where you can add special requests, including any dietary restrictions. The restaurant typically calls to confirm the reservation either on the day of or the day before.Parking: It can be challenging to find parking in the busy Toronto area where the location is situated, particularly due to the presence of many local restaurants nearby. However, free street parking may be available in residential areas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Kinilaw, Oysters OPC, Ensaymada, Duck Prosciutto, Amuse Bouche, Crispy Broccolini, Truffle Butter, Duck Confit Adobo
I will even give this 10 stars times 100! Omg! Super duper delicious! Chef Danny even went to our table anf have a little chat!!! The best birthday dinner i’ve had!!! Proud to be Pinoy!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Noodles, Tuna Kinilaw, Oysters OPC, Seafood Noodles, Ensaymada, Scallop Inari Pockets, Duck Prosciutto, Amuse Bouche, Roasted Duck Leg, Coconut Soft Serve, Crispy Broccolini, Glazed Duroc Pork Neck, Ube Leche Flan, Truffle Butter
Shoutout to our server Julia and chef Danny for giving us one of the best high-end restaurant experiences yet. Mineral proudly represents Filipino culture and proves that an elevated version of Filipino cuisine can succeed. Highly recommend coming here if you’ve got the budget or if you wanna do something special with loved ones :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Second visit? My favourite is the truffle pasta! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a high-end filipino dish experience. Friendly staff and great atmosphere?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's nice to have street parking nearby.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is my favourite restaurant in Toronto. High quality food with excellent services, very friendly staff. It’s better than some of the Michelin Star fusion restaurants in GTA. Recommend to try the tasting menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Kinilaw, Ensaymada, Beef Shortrib Sinigang, Glazed Duroc Pork Neck, Ube Leche Flan
Phenomenal experience at a restaurant that deserves every single word of praise it receives. What Bruce, Greg and chef have created is nothing short of an example of Filipino excellence here in Toronto. Try everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce was an amazing host who happens to be the owner as well. Great food with great service. I never realized philipino cuisine could be outrageously good. Tuna crudo with avocado, donut bun with truffle butter, salmon salad all are delicious. We went for tasting menu and tried pretty much 60-70% of the menu and we found that was the best value for your buck
A la carte.Faves:- Ensaymada ($12) (2 pcs/order) with truffle butter and the duck prosciutto ($9) and foie gras ($9) add-ons: a fluffy, honey glazed brioche bun topped with cheddar cheese, slightly sweet and accompanied very well by the saltiness of the prosciutto and creaminess of the truffle butter & foie gras. A table favorite! 5/5.- Pineapple + kombu ($18): sweet and slightly spicy and savory. An interesting dish. 4.5/5.Liked:- Tuna kinilaw ($26) with crab chips: a bit too sour for me, but it's a light, refreshing dish. 4/5.- The tomato-coconut soup that was served as the amuse-bouche. Creamy and savoury. Balanced seasoning. 4/5.- Scallop inari pockets ($26) (2 pcs/order): wasn't hot when it came out, but it was an interesting dish with diverse textures and ingredients. The crunchy, pickled kohlrabi strands taken from the shell and added on top of the rice were an especially enjoyable accompaniment. 3.7/5.Not bad:- Beef shortrib calderata ($48) with rice ($6): very tender and seasoned well; had nice pockets of fat. It's a bit too rich and heavy for me. More pickled vegetables or something herbaceous to cut through the richness would have elevated the dish. 3.5/5.- Ube leche flan ($14): a bit too sweet for me, but it was texturally diverse thanks to the crispy rice, hibiscus jelly, and thin slice of pear?peach? More ube flavor would be nice. 3.5/5.Wouldn't get again:- Duck confit ginataan ($42): the risotto-like part of the dish was on the sweet side, the duck a bit dry. I liked the sometimes crunchy texture of the dish thanks to the different vegetables and seeds. The duck skin was nicely crispy. 3/5.Lighting was on the dimmer side during dinnertime, so sitting near the windows would help compensate.Really fun, creative, beautifully presented, and delicious dishes! Note that portions are on the smaller end for the price point. But worth a try.Friendly and witty service! Staff paid diligent attention to water refill.We had a good evening dining here at Mineral. Thank you for showcasing lovely Filipino fusion cuisine.
Recommended dishes: Ensaymada, Duck Prosciutto, Truffle Butter
First timer here! My partner and I tried their chefs tasting experience. Their service was exceptional- it was reminiscent of a Filipino gathering as we were taken care of by a whole family of staff. For the 12 course meal, it was exactly what we came for: inventive Filipino plates. My favorite course was the Ensaymada. It's a childhood favorite pastry of mine- a sweet cheesy pastry. Exec. Chef Danny Cancino elevated their Ensaymadas with aged cheese, slice of truffle on top, a side of truffle butter and duck prosciutto!! I will come back specifically for this. As for my partner, he was really eyeing their Filet Mignon Caldereta. It wasn't part of the tasting menu but Chef Danny generously let us sample it with rice (a perfect pairing ofc). The meat melts to the bite, sauce full of umami and loved the slices of green olives. Since it was our anniversary, we were also treated to a sesame soft serve with bits of sea salt white chocolate and an ube latte (thank you!). We truly appreciate the detail and care put into this chefs tasting experience. We were so stuffed at the end- can't wait to return for round 2. Additional Info: Parking: We got lucky at the 195 Green P lot on 15 Price St. It's about a 5 min walking distance to the restaurant. The other recommended lot on 1010 Yonge St is no longer a green P lot. Checking-In: With reservations, It took about 5 min~ to check-in and get seated for dinner. Cocktails: Cebu Sunset - recommended for tequila lovers The Perfect Storm - non-alcoholic & nicely sour.