Sideways on Steeles: Koreatown to Jewish town (6.2 km)
Details
Yonge and Steeles is at the centre of Koreatown North and Little Persia. Bathurst and Steeles is the heart of the Russo-Jewish community in the GTA. This hike covers the transition zone between the two. We'll also make a detour to Westminster Creek at the edge of the neighbourhood.
Unsurprisingly, the food here is Korean, Persian, Russian, and Ashkenazi Jewish. There are also two Georgian bakeries—Georgian cuisine is popular in the former Soviet bloc.
The hike ends at Bathurst and Steeles, where there are also Vietnamese and Turkish restaurants thrown in the mix. The most interesting option in the area is probably jumbo Korean dumplings and hand made noodles, one of the best in the region.
This is not a religious or political event.
Highlights
- Galleria supermarket (depart 6:30pm)
- Sababa Fine Foods / JungSooNe Bonga
- Sunny Dragon Restaurant
- Synagogues and cemeteries
- Tov-Li / Bathurst Village Market (depart 7:22pm)
- Harryetta Gardens / Westminster Creek
- Puri Georgian Bakery
- Vietnoms / Pho Viet Xpress
- Myeongdong Gyoza Kalguksu (arrive 8:20pm)
Neighbourhoods
Newtonbrook West > Westminster > Thornhill-Vaughan
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1wD5FerM13-YOJABBu67heHoB0jY9wHo&usp=sharing
How it works
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.
We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. Grab ready-made food, or see the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.
Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.
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