Parallel Basta
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto
Part of Kensington Market, Chinatown and Queen West
10 Redditors across 17 mentions, Oct 2023 to Jun 2024. Not enough people have weighed in to score it yet.
What Reddit says
Kensington Market Middle Eastern spot known for hummus, falafel and pita. Opinions are split, with one person finding the Geary location underwhelming. One commenter says it is closed, likely referring to a branch.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 7.3Mezze & Hummus#6 for mezze & hummus in TorontoWorth trying
- Falafel2 Redditors
- Pasta2 Redditors
- Bread1 Redditor
- Salads & Bowls1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Rasta Pasta (jerk chicken), Parallel Basta, Dipped Donuts, Black Bird Bakery, Via Mercanti, Gus Tacos are all great”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Parallel Basta on Augusta might work — their hummus and falafel could be good for appetizers, great pita as well”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I have ordered salads at Parallel Basta in Kensington Market, with shawarma on the side.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Apr 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Parallel Basta in Kensington will let you sub carrots and celery for the pita”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I had about 8 dishes from the Geary location and all were super underwhelming.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Oct 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Personal recommendations, - Parallel Basta”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I liked the freebie hummus I got in the mail as a nearby resident. Other items I tried were tasty.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Oct 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Really like their hummus”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Parallel Basta is closed.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jun 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I went 2 weeks ago. Just as good as the Geary location. Love this place.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Oct 2023Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Loved that place.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “or parallel basta”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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