The most glamorous plant-based restaurant in Canada. Planta Queen serves Pan-Asian vegan cuisine — dumplings, ramen, sushi rolls — all meatless, all remarkable. Even committed carnivores leave impressed.
Neighbourhood: Yorkville · Address: 180 Queen St W, Toronto, ON · Hours: Mon–Wed 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Thu 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sat 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM | Sun 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM · Price Range: $$$ · Phone: (647) 812-1210 · Editorial status: Not yet verified
Planta Queen reimagines classic Pan-Asian dishes in a 100% vegan format, making everything from dumplings to sushi rolls so flavourful that even meat-eaters are converted. The interior is as stylish as the food, making it an ideal spot for either a special dinner or a buzzy brunch.
Unlike most vegan spots in Toronto, Planta Queen specializes in Pan-Asian flavours, and their creative takes—like truffle fried rice and 'cheezy' kimchi dumplings—are unlike anything else you’ll find in the city. The restaurant’s bold design (think palm fronds and silk lanterns) feels closer to a high-end lounge than a typical plant-based eatery. Omnivores consistently come away surprised at how satisfying a totally meatless meal can be.
Planta Queen is the most ambitious plant-based restaurant in Canada — a full-scale fine dining experience that happens to use no animal products. The restaurant is part of the Planta group, founded by chef David Lee and restaurateur Steven Salm, which operates several concepts across Toronto and Miami, but Planta Queen on Queen West is the flagship and the most theatrical.
The menu is structured around Pan-Asian cuisine — Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Southeast Asian techniques and flavours all represented — interpreted through a lens of absolute plant-based commitment. The dumplings use hand-chopped mushroom and vegetable fillings with the texture and savoriness of what they replace without cheaply approximating them. The sushi rolls are constructed with precision: a crispy rice roll topped with glazed mushroom duck has converted more committed carnivores than perhaps any other single dish in the Toronto plant-based scene.
The room is one of the most designed in the city — dark, warm, with the kind of lighting that makes everyone look good and the food look better. The cocktail and mocktail program is excellent and the natural wine list is thoughtfully chosen. Service is knowledgeable and warm without being evangelical about the plant-based concept.
What makes Planta Queen genuinely remarkable is not that it replicates meat and dairy dishes, but that it creates food interesting on its own terms. The miso-glazed eggplant sushi roll is not trying to be a salmon roll — it is trying to be a great sushi roll, and it succeeds. That distinction is what separates Planta Queen from the crowd.
Yes — Planta Queen is 100% plant-based. No meat, dairy, eggs, or fish in any dish. The kitchen creates dishes that are interesting and satisfying on their own terms rather than just approximating animal products. It is a destination for vegans and a genuine surprise for curious omnivores.
The glazed mushroom duck bao buns are the signature. The miso-glazed eggplant sushi roll is one of the most impressive plant-based preparations in the city. The black truffle dumplings are exceptional. Order several small plates to share — the menu is designed for exploration rather than individual portions.
Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner, particularly Thursday through Sunday. Book via OpenTable or the restaurant website at least 3–5 days in advance for weekend evenings. The bar area occasionally accommodates walk-ins earlier in the evening.
Planta Queen is premium-priced — small plates run $16–28, sushi rolls $18–24, larger plates $28–42. A full dinner with cocktails typically runs $70–110 per person. It is not a casual weeknight spot but fair value for a special occasion restaurant of this quality.
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