Another alternative if you crave mussels is Caf Brussel on Broadview mussels done 30 different ways and one of the best wine lists in Toronto. Dim Sum at lunchtime but ordered from a menu. Has stuff you ve rarely seen before. Peter s Chung King on College near Spadina. The best place for a crowd.
Nothing is poor.
Jing Peking on College near Bathurst. Open until 2a.m. rarely see an Occidental face here. The BEST hot and sour soup in town. It caters to art students and all the stalls are family owned no chain restaurants. Other respondents have confirmed the St Lawrence market although it s pretty middle-class now.