North York - NOT sushi

[annamac]

I'm at Yonge and 401 and while I like Sushi, I'm looking for something good for dinner other than Japanese. Any recommendations in this vicinity?

[szw]

Too late for you, but for chinese options north of 401 there is congee wong at leslie/finch and Sunstar on finch west of leslie.

[kwfoodiewannabe]

Not sure what you consider in the vicinity, but The Steak Pit is a quick hop over to Avenue Rd. and and a bit south (but still North of Lawrence ave.). Great "old school" BBQ ribs!

[annamac]

Just heard about this place and definitely want to check it out.

[kwfoodiewannabe]

annamac...be forewarned... decor has not changed since the 60's (LOL) and I understand the steaks are "just ok". (I've never ordered one...) Salad (slightly improved) , relish tray and garlic bread (complimentary) are fine, but nothing special.

But the "Mexican" (sauced) ribs are as good as ever! and worth the trip, IMO!

[dantine]

I know you said no Japanese food, but there's a Izakaya restaurant across the street from Empress walk Loblaws is worth checking out. It's not sushi but lots of different tapas. It's called Tzuki Izakaya.

[TexSquared]

Is it Japanese owned and operated?

[prima]

+1 re: TorontoJo's recs.

North of the 401, I like Mot Na Son. South of the 401, I like Auberge du Pommier and Milagro.

Also, read this thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/837245

[TorontoJo]

If you don't mind going 2 minutes south of the 401, there are many better choices than north of the 401. If you want super casual, the much vaunted Burger's Priest is there, as is Trio, a great casual neighbourhood Italian spot (who were doing Neopolitan pizzas long before Libretto made it trendy). Stack Smokehouse is also there if you want a broadly appealing menu in a "upscale casual" environment. They had some opening kinks to work out, but it sounds like they are doing way better. Save room for the s'mores doughnuts.