| RASA | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | June 1, 2014 [1] |
| Owner(s) | Food Dudes Hospitality |
| Head chef | Adrian Niman |
| Food type | Contemporary |
| Rating | Bib Gourmand (Michelin Guide) |
| Street address | 196 Robert Street |
| City | Toronto, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Website | www |
RASA is a contemporary restaurant in the Harbord Village neighbourhood of Toronto's Downtown.
The restaurant was opened in the spring of 2014, a part of the Food Dudes Hospitality Group which owns and operates multiple restaurants across Toronto. [1] The restaurant's name, Rasa, is derived from the Latin phrase tabula rasa, which translates to "blank slate." [1]
Adrian Niman, was named the head chef at opening, and presently holds the title of executive chef at the restaurant. [1] [2] The restaurant embraces a contemporary culinary approach, drawing inspiration from a variety of sources rather than adhering to the foods, traditions, or techniques of a specific region. [1] The restaurant's wine card has a strong focus on bottles that are produced in Ontario. [1]
To sustain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic while restrictions prevented or reduced the ability for patrons to dine on-site, the restaurant focused on a combination of takeout business and a street-side patio to attract customers. [3]
RASA's sister restaurant, SARA, whose name is an anagram of the former, has also been recognized in the Michelin Guide, receiving a "Recommended" designation. [4]
The business was named a Bib Gourmand restaurant by the Michelin Guide at Toronto's 2024 Michelin Guide ceremony. [5] A Bib Gourmand recognition is awarded to restaurants who offer "exceptionally good food at moderate prices." Michelin commended the restaurant's ability to cook good food while maintaining a relaxed ambiance. [6] Dishes highlighted by Michelin include the sea bream ceviche with chili oil, lamb vindaloo dumplings, and the house burger made with beef cheek. [6]
The Michelin Guides are a series of guide books that have been published by the French tire company Michelin since 1900. The Guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few restaurants in certain geographic areas. Michelin also publishes the Green Guides, a series of general guides to cities, regions, and countries.
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