#1,736 in Toronto. 44 Redditors across 77 mentions, Feb 2025 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Seen as a high-end splurge and a rare fine dining spot in Toronto that Redditors feel is worth the price. Food and service get consistent praise, including in comparisons with other Michelin-recognized restaurants.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 6.7Tasting Menus16 RedditorsWorth trying
- Cocktails1 Redditor
- Dumplings1 Redditor
- Fried Rice1 Redditor
- Macarons1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Quetzal, 20 Victoria (restaurant, not the bar area), aKin are the three I can think of now”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “$275/person. Chefs counter for $375. 2.5 hours of time 10 courses that are all bite sized; nothing felt satisfying”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Feb 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I really liked most of the courses.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “my husband and i really enjoyed aKin when we went but it’s most definitely a treat”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Confirmed on all of these, although I would say that aKin is a bit behind Quetzal and 20V.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Definitely a splurge but the quality of food and service is great, even compared to other Michelin restaurants.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “you have Akin and Enigma still holding them”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “only fine dining restaurant around Toronto for me that I think is genuinely worth going to”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “aKin, Dopamina, and Shizuku might get a recommendation nod but not a star.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “|AKin|225|135|No|”
Mentionedr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The food was overly salty which other people have complained about and not an issue that a one star Michelin restaurant should have.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Akin is more expensive and much more of a fine dining experience with tasting menu”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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