#FOOD: CURRYISH TAVERN AND HONG SHING PRESENT VALUE DINING OPTIONS SUMMER 2026

With the cost of living continuing to climb, Torontonians aren’t giving up dining out – they’re getting smarter about it. A growing number of consumers are embracing value dining, seeking out restaurants that deliver great food, generous portions, and social experiences without the hefty price tag.

Two Toronto favourites are leading the way.

At Curryish Tavern, Chef Miheer Shete’s modern Indian restaurant offers a daily happy hour from 2–6 p.m. featuring $9 food, $7 beers, $9 wine, and a Chicken Tikka Burger with a beer for just $19. It’s a chef-driven take on value dining that makes exploring contemporary Indian cuisine more accessible.

Meanwhile, downtown institution Hong Shing continues to deliver exceptional value with a daily happy hour from 5–7 p.m. featuring $5 dim sum, half-priced wings, and $1-per-ounce wine. For more than 25 years, the restaurant has been a go-to destination for affordable Cantonese comfort food and family-style dining.

Together, these restaurants reflect a broader shift in consumer behaviour: diners are looking for experiences that feel indulgent, social, and satisfying while remaining budget friendly.