Spice Route Asian Bistro & Bar
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Spice Route is one of King Street West's hot bistro bars. Surrounded by candlelight, this trendy urban bistro opens out onto an unprecedented three thousand square foot patio, with sleek concrete furnishing, and full menu service. Guests can indulge in our signature spiked cold teas and bottle service. After Work Thursdays at Spice Route.... after 5pm. Bottle Service available. Join Spice Route for lunch weekdays from 11.30am. The mixture of eclectic Asian decor, mesmerizing music, and distinctive cuisine is the soul of this spot. Rare and immediately captivating, yet subdued in style; meticulous in service yet unpretentious; refined in its culinary approach while offering something to satisfy everyone. Impressive in scope, marvelously detailed, laced with drama; the Spice Route pays homage to a phenomenon shrouded in mystery. more... See more text

Restaurant type

  • Bar,

Cuisine type

  • Asian,

Dishes

  • Sushi,

Features

  • Restaurant With Terrace,
  • Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant,
  • Restaurant With Wifi Internet,

Atmosphere

  • Trendy,

Products and Services

  • Good For Groups,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
499 King St W, Toronto, ON M6N 1H7
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Opening Hours *Holiday hours

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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  • $26 To $60,

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Menu & Prices

Sharing Platters MENU - Spice Route Asian Bistro & Bar

Indian spiced dips + naan

$6.00

Vegetable Pakora

corriander yoghurt dipping sauce

$7.00

Crispy vegetable spring rolls

lime sambal dipping

$7.00

Pork potstickers

chili sesame glaze

$7.00

Dim sum platter

shrimp shui mai . buddha vegetable dumpling

$9.00

Thai crab cakes

spiced purple basil aioli

$10.00

Wasabi crusted shrimp

ginger + Malaysian mango dipping

$11.00

Crispy tuna dynamite roll

soy mirin + wasabi cream

$11.00

Spice Route sushi handrolls

tuna . shrimp . bbq eel . salmon . soy mirin dipping

$14.00

Tempura calamari + rock shrimp

lemon scallion aioli

$14.00

Spiced chicken + Peking duck lettuce wraps

brandied hoisin sauce

$12.00

Thinly sliced New York strip steak

marinated + cooked on a hot rock presentation

$14.00

Kobe carpaccio

yuzu + dark soy ginger sauce

$15.00

Shanghai edamame salad

pickled cucumber + rice vinegar

$8.00

Soup & Salads MENU - Spice Route Asian Bistro & Bar

Pork + shrimp wonton soup

snow pea threads

Cup $5.00 Pot $12.00

Mushroom noodle soup

efu noodles . Thai chili + young spinach

Cup $4.00 Pot $10.00

Ginger chicken + vegetable soup

traditional Cantonese style

Cup $4.00 Pot $10.00

Citrus salad

spring mix greens . orange . Asian pear . water chestnut + honey walnut ginger vinaigrette

Pot $12.00

Seared Ahi tuna salad

with baby greens . mini new potatoes . spiced dressing + wasabi cream drizzle

Pot $15.00

Vietnamese beef salad

arugula . crispy scallions + Asian chili dressing

Pot $15.00

Rice & Noodle MENU - Spice Route Asian Bistro & Bar

Traditional steamed sticky rice

$4.00

Wok fried brown rice

spiced kim chi

$11.00

Mandarin sizzled fried rice

bbq roast pork + sweet peas

$12.00

Singapore rice noodles

wok seared beef + spicy curry sauce

$15.00

Pad Thai noodles

shrimp . chicken . egg . tofu . bean sprouts . in tamarind sauce + sprinkled ground peanuts

$16.00

Cantonese chow mein

crispy egg noodles with chicken . shrimp . squid . pork + Shanghai bok choy

$17.00

CHICKEN MENU - Spice Route Asian Bistro & Bar

Kung Pao chicken

peanuts . chili peppers + scallions

$18.00

Chicken with black bean sauce

sweet peppers + asparagus

$18.00

Lemon glazed chicken

sweet peppers . crispy wonton + Thai citrus sauce

$19.00

Indian spiced roast chicken

naan bread . diced tomato . onion + mango chutney

$20.00

Crispy duck breast

star anise + spiced long beans

$21.00

Beijing Peking duck

steamed wheat wraps . cucumber batons . scallions . plum + hoisin sauces

$30.00

SEAFOOD

Wok steamed mussels

red Thai curry . Kaffir lime

$15.00

Soy ginger glazed salmon

homemade Shanghai rice cakes

$19.00

Clay pot tiger prawn

ancient Thai black bean sauce

$20.00

Seared rare yellowfin tuna

Asian green stir fry + Szechuan peppercorn sauce

$21.00

Whole red snapper

julienne ginger + scallions + sizzling hot oil

$22.00

Miso glazed black cod

sake + soy drizzle

$23.00

MEAT

Surf + turf

2 Kobe beef + 2 tempura soft shell crab mini burgers

$18.00

Sweet + sour pork

grilled pineapple + sweet peppers

$16.00

Crispy orange beef

crispy wonton . spicy orange peel + garlic glaze

$18.00

Mongolian sirloin beef

dry chili . scallions . fresh ginger + crispy rice sticks

$19.00

Wok seared teriyaki sirloin

shiitake + king oyster mushrooms

$22.00

Viet rack of lamb

lemongrass marinated with mint sauce

$25.00

Peppercorn sizzled strip loin

braised efu noodles

$28.00

VEGETARIAN + SIDES MENU - Spice Route Asian Bistro & Bar

Tempura of onion rings

$5.00

Tempura of mixed vegetables

$5.00

Buddha vegetable feast stir fry

$6.00

Sweet yam shoestring fries

with soy sambal

$6.00

Wok fried garlic baby bok choy

$6.00

Spicy stir fried eggplant

in chili pepper sauce

$7.00

Thai vegetable curry

$7.00

Braised wild mushrooms + snow peas

in oyster sauce

$8.00
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Will never EVER go back! I have never encountered...

Will never EVER go back! I have never encountered a more rude, disrespectful and discourteous staff before in my entire life. Filing a complaint in this establishment will do you no good. The manager wouldn't listen to a WORD I was saying. They obviously don't care about their reputation or quality of service. The food stunk, the drinks were overpriced, and the blaring dance music was not suitable for a restaurant. There are so many other great restaurants in Toronto, don't waste your time here. RUN!

Atmosphere: 1/5
Food: 1/5
Service: 1/5
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Restaurantica12
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NOT RECOMMENDED! I couldn't wait to go home and...

NOT RECOMMENDED! I couldn't wait to go home and write a negative review. Food wasn't spicy or even tasty! I could (and do) cook much better at home. Service was fair at best. Our server couldn't even remember what he had already served us/what was remaining. I could hardly see the menu it was so dark, not to mention far to loud, and cold. Not a lot of vegetarian options (besides side dishes). Pad thai noodles weren't cooked properly. I brought the leftovers home to fix the next day. Very much a bar atmosphere, with a line up for the woman's washroom weak cocktails and poor service to proove it. I will not return or recommend.

Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 2/5
Service: 2/5
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Restaurantica12
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Bar Hostess Needs to Go

Went for Drinks after concert as I wanted to show some people from out of town this new supposed hot spot and was greeted with the worst service I have ever had. There were a total of 8 people in the place, which makes sense as it was a Tuesday night, and the service was still horrible. To much attitude from the bar hostess who I am sure shouldn't be allowed to interact with customers of any kind.

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 1/5
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Restaurantica12
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Hot hot like a chilli!!!

This place is the hot spot and the spot on king. Patio is hot, food was outstanding and service is gracefull. Thank god most of the crowd are 30's-40's. Not a place for 20 year olds. Can't wait to go back next thursday!!

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
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Restaurantica12
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the worst service you will ever encounter...

the worst service you will ever encounter. hospital food at best. every waiter/employee gives so much attitude you'd think they were a hot spot in las vegas. Manager is the rudest I've ever encountered and waiter brought out and charged us for 400$ worth of entrees we did not order.

Atmosphere: 1/5
Food: 1/5
Service: 1/5
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