Searching for the best restaurants in Richmond Hill to eat at?
Richmond Hill has plenty of incredible restaurants to dine at, especially if you’re a fan of Asian food.
Although I grew up in Richmond Hill, I always ventured out of the city to dine out.
Pretty much the only places my friends and I went to growing up were the basic Canadian chains (All Star Wings, Kelsey’s, you know what I mean) and Destiny (a mediocre bubble tea spot all the ~kool kids~ used to hang out at).
The food scene in Richmond Hill has really been poppin’ off over the years, and there are so many great spots to eat all over the city!
Whether you’re craving Korean fried chicken or Japanese hotpot, there are so many incredible restaurants and places to eat at in Richmond Hill.
Here are some of the best Richmond Hill restaurants to check out!
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Best restaurants in Richmond Hill
Chillax Coffee
If you’re up for Asian fusion brunch, you’ll definitely want to pop into Chillax Coffee, located around the corner from Richmond Green.
I love the industrial vibes of the restaurant, and they even have a cool light bulb sign!
You’ll find a wide variety of brunch and lunch dishes at Chillax, with dishes like their Pork Belly Chicken Banh Mi, Thai Red Curry Clams Spaghetti, and Duck Breast Tonkotsu Ramen.
They’ve got really delicious Eggs Benedicts, and you can choose between smoked duck breast, chashu pork belly, smoked salmon, or Canadian bacon.
Their Chicken & Waffles is also amaze – they’re super generous with the portions, and the fried chicken is so juicy and flavourful!
For drinks, they’ve got quite a few coffee and tea options, including their Hojicha Latte (probably my fave in the GTA) and Rosy Latte.
You can also find fun and delicious seasonal drinks like their past Strawberry Shortcake Cappuccino and current Peppermint Mocha!
Definitely make a reservation or add your name to the Yelp waitlist if you visit on the weekend for brunch, ’cause it gets super busy.
They’ve also got a second location in Richmond Hill on Yonge Street called Chillax & Co., where they serve up both brunch and dinner!
LOCATION: 10650 Leslie St #2, Richmond Hill, ON
Grill Gate
Grill Gate serves up Canadian-Persian fusion comfort food, and you’ll find a variety of unique cheeseburgers, Philly steak sandwiches, and pizzas.
I adore their Philly Steak Sandwich and Pizza Meatza, which are both amaze.
They’ve got four locations across the GTA, and their Richmond Hill location is actually their flagship!
It’s the only location that operates as a café as well, and you’ll find a variety of desserts and tea options alongside the savoury menu items.
The portions here are also massive, so you’ll definitely be able to take leftovers home with you.
You can find Grill Gate by Yonge & Major Mackenzie!
LOCATION: 10650 Leslie St #2, Richmond Hill, ON
Donburi
There’s nothing like saucy, deep-fried food, especially at Donburi.
Donburi is an amazing little Japanese restaurant at the Commerce Gate plaza in Richmond Hill, and they serve up a wide variety of donburi (rice bowls), appetizers, and skewers.
I’ve been coming here since I was a teenager, and it’s one of my fave spots in Richmond Hill!
They’ve got plenty of donburi options, including Oyako Don (chicken with egg) and Chicken Katsu Curry Rice.
For appetizers, you can’t go wrong with their Deep Fried Gyoza, Nagoya Style Fried Chicken Wings, and Chicken Karaage.
The grilled skewer selection is also pretty darn great – try their Mentai Chicken or Beef Tongue!
LOCATION: 505 Highway 7 Unit #93-95, Richmond Hill, ON
Abruzzo Pizza
Abruzzo has been serving up authentic Italian eats in Richmond Hill for over 40 years.
Pizza is definitely the specialty here, with a variety of toppings you can choose from.
They use imported Italian tomatoes for their sauce and a blend of three local cheeses for their base cheese!
They’ve also got other Italian dishes on the menu like panzerotti, pasta, and chicken parmigiana!
LOCATION: 9010 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON
The Flying Fish
If you’re craving sushi in Richmond Hill, you’ll definitely want to stop into The Flying Fish.
This Japanese fusion restaurant serves up a delicious menu of wafu pasta, nori tacos, and sushi.
Wafu pasta is Japanese-style spaghetti, and choose between options like their Wasabi Cream Carbonara or Spicy Rose Cream Seafood Pasta.
Their nori tacos are basically deconstructed sushi rolls stuffed inside crispy seaweed shells, and you can choose between options like their Seared Spicy Salmon Sashimi Taco or Beef Bulgogi Taco.
The omakase sushi boxes are what you’ll want to try, and most of their fish is sourced from Japan!
Their lunch specials are also quite good, and we love the TFF Plate – the Double Shrimp oshi sushi is heavenly, and the pieces of fish on the nigiri are thick and fresh.
You can find The Flying Fish on Highway 7 near Bayview Avenue, sort of in an obscure plaza.
If you’re looking to dine in, definitely make a reservation ahead of time because it gets super busy!
LOCATION: 324 Hwy 7 #3, Richmond Hill, ON
The Owl of Minerva
Got a craving for some authentic Korean food in Richmond Hill?
Owl is an amazing Korean restaurant chain based in Toronto, and they’ve been around for over two decades now.
They’ve got locations all across Ontario, with one right by Bayview & Major Mackenzie in Richmond Hill.
Their Kamjatang (pork bone soup) and Kalbi (BBQ short ribs) are my absolute faves to order!
You can even find some of their products inside T&T, including their kimchi and (frozen) pork bone soup.
LOCATION: 815 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Richmond Hill, ON
Bueokae
This cute and cozy restaurant at Yonge & Elgin Mills also serves up Korean comfort foods, with classic dishes like Gamja Tang (pork bone soup) and Bibimbap (rice bowl).
The menu is honestly a little pricy, but it’s worth it for the delicious food and lovely service.
Their Jeyuk Dolsot Bibimbap is absolutely delish!
Something that’s also super cute: bueokae means “love’s kitchen”!
LOCATION: 10737 Yonge St unit 2&3, Richmond Hill, ON
Midori Ramen
Chefs Masaru Ogasawara and Natsuhiko Sugimoto both hail from Japan, and they serve up some of the best ramen in Toronto at Midori.
From their Signature Tori Paitan Ramen, to their Black Garlic Ramen, to their Duck Shoyu Ramen, they’ve got a delicious and unique variety of ramen options to choose from.
They even create limited-edition ramen specials every so often!
Their ramen is made using either their milky chicken broth or their cauliflower-based vegetarian broth, both of which are amazing.
For my fellow spicy food lovers, the Spicy Tan Tan Ramen has the perfect amount of spiciness: spicy, but not too spicy.
If you’re looking to share an appetizer, definitely go for their delicious Purple Yam Fries, which comes with a side of honey butter mayo.
Our only complaint is that they don’t really give you much sauce, so you kinda have to cheap out on dipping 😛
You can also enjoy one of their Appetizer Flights for $10.99, with a meat/seafood or vegetarian option.
You can find Midori’s Richmond Hill location by Yonge & Weldrick, and they’ve also got locations on Queen West and in Scarborough and Vaughan.
We especially love their Scarborough location – the decor is super nice, and the service there is fantastic!
I’ve got a video over on TikTok featuring Midori Ramen if you’re interested in seeing more.
LOCATION: 9625 Yonge St unit 6, Richmond Hill, ON
Sansotei Ramen
Got a craving for something warm, hearty, and spicy?
If you’re a ramen lover, definitely pay a visit to Sansotei Ramen in Richmond Hill for your ramen fix.
If you can handle spicy dishes, you should definitely grab the Spicy Tantan Ramen – it’s truly heavenly.
They’ve also got a Tomato Ramen, which is pretty unique – it’s something I’ve only seen at a ramen restaurant in Hawaii!
Their Richmond Hill location is at Yonge & Weldrick, and I’ve got a TikTok video here if you’re interested in seeing more!
They’ve also got tons of locations across Ontario, including in Markham.
LOCATION: 9555 Yonge St, Unit 12, Richmond Hill, ON
Liuyishou Hot Pot
Liuyishou is one of my favourite hotpot spots in Toronto, and they offer all-you-can-eat Chinese hotpot.
You can choose from tons of meat, seafood, soybean, and veggie options!
Broths are an additional fee, and you can choose from a bunch of different options like Tomato, Chinese Sauerkraut, and Liu’s Spicy Soup Base (so good but so spicy).
You can either do a pot with a single broth, or you can do two or three flavour pots!
There’s also a full-out sauce bar where you can create your perfect dipping sauce.
I honestly just toss in whatever looks interesting to me, and it turns out delicious no matter what.
You’ll also find other delicious eats like pork trotters, chicken feet, and crab legs, as well as desserts like mantou and cake.
I would definitely try not to fill up on these, as hot pot is what you’re here for!
They also give out free soft serve at the end of your meal, and it’s delish.
This Chinese hotpot chain started out as a single restaurant on a small street in China, and it’s now one of the largest hotpot chains in the world.
They opened their first location back in 2000, and now they’ve got over 1,200 locations around the world, with almost a dozen locations in Canada!
You can find their Richmond Hill location by Highway 7 & Leslie, and they’ve also got locations in Chinatown and Scarborough.
I’ve also got a video over on TikTok featuring Liuyishou Hot Pot if you’re interested in seeing more!
LOCATION: 650 Hwy 7 #102, Richmond Hill, ON
Ushi Shabu Shabu
Located in the bustling Times Square plaza, this Japanese hotpot spot serves up delicious Japanese-style broths with a wide selection of meat options.
They’ve got great lunch specials, but they also have all-you-can-eat all day if you’d prefer!
We went with the create-your-own-lunch-set, where you get to choose from several different noodle, broth, meat, and sauce options, and it also comes with a platter of veggies and sides.
We absolutely loved the Cheese Mochi Fish Ball, which was super unique!
I got the Spicy Miso broth with udon noodles while Adam got the Sukiyaki broth with ramen noodles, and both were delicious.
They didn’t give us the onsen tamago or dessert that was supposed to be included, but we were super full by the end of our meal anyway.
The interior of the restaurant is also really nice – it kinda feels like dining in a cozy cave!
The food also comes out on robotic carts (that play the Jujutsu Kaisen theme song on repeat), which is pretty cool!
LOCATION: 550 Hwy 7 Unit 80-82, Richmond Hill, ON
Mikaku Udon Bar
Adam and I randomly stumbled across Mikaku Udon Bar when parking in the plaza it’s located in, and we had to come back to try it.
Their udon is absolutely incredible, with such rich flavours!
Adam got the Chicken Curry Udon and I got the Spicy Cream Udon, both of which were so delicious.
The service was also very friendly and attentive, and they refilled our sides (pickles and coleslaw) without us asking.
They even gave us Yakult drinks to end off our meal because it was our first time there!
We also loved the beautiful interior of the restaurant, with cool murals on the walls and other Japanese art pieces.
The menu is a little pricy, but it’s so worth it for the incredible food and service.
They also have an izakaya in North York that’s all about Asian fusion bites paired with sake, which we’re itching to try next!
LOCATION: 360 Hwy 7 Unit 10, Richmond Hill, ON
Isaan Der Thai Restaurant
Chef Ko is behind the menu at Isaan Der, where you’ll find diverse flavours from across Thailand.
I’d recommend ordering multiple dishes to share with your group, so you can try a little bit of everything!
The Appetizer Platter is a great option, so you can try a bunch of different appetizers.
You’ll find popular Thai dishes like Khao Soi and Pad Si Ew, as well as more unique offerings like Thai Volcano Ribs and Stir-Fried Basil Clams.
Don’t forget to grab a Thai Iced Tea to enjoy alongside your meal!
They also have two locations downtown: one on Dundas and one on Queen.
LOCATION: 9021 Leslie St, Richmond Hill, ON
Saigon Star
Curry crab is as dreamy as it sounds, and I’ve been craving it ever since I had it literally once years ago.
If you’re a fan of seafood, you’ll definitely want to visit this Vietnamese/Thai fusion restaurant for their huge selection of seafood dishes.
They do the typical pho and vermicelli dishes as well, but the fancy seafood dishes are what you’ll want to come for!
LOCATION: 330 Highway 7, Richmond Hill, ON
Yu Seafood
Yu Seafood is a fine-dining Chinese restaurant serving up elegant seafood dishes and dim sum.
Enjoy unique dim sum offerings like their Bamboo Charcoal & Egg Yolk Bun or Scallop Red Rice Roll w/ XO Sauce, or go for classics like their Steamed Beef Ball or Steamed Chicken Feet.
Their original location is in Richmond Hill, and they’ve got a second location in Yorkdale with a heavier focus on seafood!
LOCATION: 270 West Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill, ON
The ONE Fusion Cuisine
If you’re looking for a more upscale restaurant to visit in Richmond Hill, you might be interested in The ONE.
You’ll find plenty of classic Cantonese dishes alongside dim sum and seafood galore.
The set menus are what you’ll want to come here for, featuring Cantonese favourites like Peking Duck, Steamed Fish, and Stir Fried Lobster.
They also offer up dim sum during the day, with all the classics like siu mai, squid tentacles, and steamed BBQ pork bun.
This is my family’s favourite restaurant for upscale Cantonese dishes, and the staff is always very friendly!
LOCATION: 9019 Bayview Ave Unit 9, Richmond Hill, ON
ATO Japanese Restaurant
If you’re looking for an omakase spot in Richmond Hill, you’ve gotta check out ATO.
They offer a lunch omakase for as low as $48 per person, as well as a dinner omakase for as low as $88 per person.
They’ve also got a few a la carte items you can add-on like their Uni Sushi and Foie Gras Sushi.
If you don’t know what omakase is, it’s a traditional Japanese tradition where the chef puts together their own selection of dishes featuring the freshest seasonal seafood.
It’s basically a set menu, and the chef makes each dish right in front of you!
You can find ATO’s restaurant right by 16th & Leslie.
LOCATION: 16 Vogell Rd, Richmond Hill, ON
Best restaurants in Richmond Hill:
- Chillax Coffee
- Grill Gate
- Donburi
- Abruzzo Pizza
- The Flying Fish
- The Owl of Minerva
- Bueokae
- Midori Ramen
- Sansotei Ramen
- Liuyishou Hot Pot
- Ushi Shabu Shabu
- Mikaku Udon Bar
- Isaan Der Thai Restaurant
- Saigon Star
- Yu Seafood
- The ONE Fusion Cuisine
- ATO Japanese Restaurant
These were some of the best restaurants to eat at in Richmond Hill!
Sadly there are quite a few great restaurants I grew up visiting that have shut down since, but at least there are always new places popping up in Richmond Hill!
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More things to do in Richmond Hill
If you’re looking for more fun things to do in Richmond Hill, you might enjoy these posts:
- Looking for more places to eat? Hit up the best brunch spots, sushi restaurants, patios, or takeout spots in Richmond Hill.
- In the mood for dessert? Stop into the best dessert places, bakeries, or bubble tea shops.
- Searching for things to do? Here are the best things to do in Richmond Hill or some cute date ideas.
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