With a new executive chef, an expanded pan-Asian menu and a fresh culinary vision rooted in heritage, Honey Chinese is proving that reinvention is at its best when it never forgets where it began.
Toronto’s dining scene moves quickly. Restaurants open, trends come and go, and diners are always searching for the next reservation worth making. The places that stand the test of time are the ones that understand how to evolve without losing the identity that made people fall in love with them in the first place.
Honey Chinese has mastered exactly that.
The celebrated INK Entertainment destination has unveiled Honey: More Than Chinese, a thoughtful new chapter that expands its culinary focus beyond traditional Chinese cuisine to celebrate the flavours, cultures, and stories found throughout Asia. Rather than replacing its roots, the restaurant is building upon them, creating a menu that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.
Leading the evolution is Executive Chef Lee, whose culinary journey spans Asia and whose experiences have shaped a menu inspired by authenticity, craftsmanship and curiosity. Born in Korea and influenced by years spent exploring regional cuisines, Chef Lee brings a deeply personal perspective to Honey’s newest offering.
“We wanted to create a menu that reflects the incredible diversity of Asian cuisine while honouring the traditions and stories behind every dish,” says Chef Lee. “The menu is inspired by the places, people, and flavours that have shaped my culinary journey and invites guests to explore Asia through a contemporary lens.”
That philosophy comes to life in every corner of the menu. Fresh, vibrant raw offerings include hamachi tartare with lychee tiger’s milk and pickled Asian pear, tuna tartare with nam jim jeaw and avocado, salmon tartare with gochujang and pickled daikon, and hiyashi chuka, a chilled Japanese noodle dish layered with salmon, egg, cucumber, and sesame soy vinaigrette.
The journey continues with destination-inspired favourites including chicken pad thai and drunken noodles, while elevated signature dishes such as black garlic boneless short rib, coconut curry duck, black cod with ginger hoisin, malaysian fried chicken and red bean seafood fried rice showcase the breadth of culinary influences found across the continent. Longtime guests will also find comfort in the return of Honey classics, including Penang chicken satay, har gow, truffle siu mai, and the restaurant’s beloved wagyu fried rice.
What makes Honey: More Than Chinese especially compelling is that it feels intentional. This is not change for the sake of change. It is a celebration of heritage, travel, and shared experiences told through food. Honey Chinese has always been a destination for memorable meals. Now, it is inviting Toronto to discover an even bigger story, one plate at a time.
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