Vegan
International
Asian
Offers small plate shareable dishes. Plant-based cuisine inspired by scenes from nature. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm. Last seating is 1 hour before closing. Closed Mon-Tue.
20 Reviews
First Review by LaurieDee
Ajolote
Points +1527
Tasty - Edit
I like places that prepare dishes around a vegetable and enhance their flavors. Hawker does this beautifully. Friendly staff and fun to sit at the counter where you can watch the chef prepare dishes.
Read morePros: Vegetable forward
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tee1
Points +88
Amazing food with cozy and atmosphere - Edit
It was the first time so I decided to try out during Winterlicious. Despite my initial unfavorable reception, I tried again. This time John was our greeter, server and made our experience worthwhile. It was a 3 course menu and options were delicious The chef can be seen prepping meals [live action kitchen] which adds a lil character also.
Read moreNote that it's a small kinda intimate restaurant with 7 tables and bar seating; possibly 4 people.
I'm only rating 4 star because of my initial unfavorable experience
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Nick_K
Points +540
I crave this.. - Edit
Admittedly my post is long overdue, but despite visiting this place quite some time ago, it's still worth giving credit to, albeit a bit late.
Read moreThe food I ordered was more like Indian fusion food - not quite like the authentic dishes you'd get at a regular Indian restaurant, but refreshingly "different".
I believe their current menu has changed since my last visit, but if the quality is anything like it was, it's definitely worth trying.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-11
Pros: Fresh , Flavourful , Nicely presented
Guest
deeeBeee
Points +34
Lunch special is magic - Edit
The lunch special at Hawker is amazing. It's sandwiches, but all of them (I've tried them all now) are freaking deelish. And only ten bucks!
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NeilF123
Points +65
Soooo Delicious - Edit
Stopped in for lunch, not knowing it is totally plant-based. Had one of the lunch special sandwiches and I've never had such a delicious sandwich before. Took home an order of wings that were enjoyed as a side for 2 dinners. Priced well, staff friendly, food outstanding!
Read morePros: Food with so many options, Price, Staff
Cons: None
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smileykylie
Points +344
Upscale and high quality - Edit
Hawker was a wonderful vegan fine dining experience. The small but elegant space felt very on-theme with the Earthy aesthetic of the menu. We did the 6-course tasting experience with wine pairings. I was blown away by the artful pairing of flavors and textures. The serves kept a good pace with the tasting and were willing to adjust the items to account for food allergies if needed. While quite expensive, the quality of food was definitely worth the price and we walked away full and happy.
Read morePros: Artfully plated, Upscale vegan experience, Helpful staff
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willan83
Points +267
Just ok - Edit
Food was nice and presentation good but I left hungry after the tasting menu and had to get a banh mi on my way home from Saigon Lotus. Also got the wine flight and the glasses were brought to the table already poured and the only explanation was the type of wine and the notes. I would expect to see the bottle, the wine poured at the table and have an explanation of where it was produced and also how it was paired to the dishes. We also didn't see a menu which would've be nice to look at as well the description from the servers. The standout dishes were the hummus and the biryani. Wouldn't return as there are much better options and value to be found in the city.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-07
Pros: Nice ambiance, Pleasant servers
Cons: Overpriced, Left hungry
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BarefootSoyBoi
Points +68
Small Bites & Fast Service - Edit
Loved the food and how quickly things came out. I believe we sat down and the food was at our table in 3 minutes. Modern style Indian dishes with an upscale look and feel. The bread dish will have you asking for the recipe and seconds!
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brookestilla
Points +126
Excellent tasting menu!! - Edit
excellent tasting menu for a reasonable price too!! dishes that i probably wouldn't have tried otherwise. staff were friendly and kind, the decide is cute, love the dried flowers hanging from the ceiling.
Read moreeveryone in the restaurant sang happy birthday for one another. they do a little ice cream bowl with a candle, which i thought was sweet! will be back to try the indie brunch!
Pros: incredible food, small and intimate , reasonable pricing for the experience
Cons: wish there were more courses :P
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villain
Points +8583
Unique brunch - Edit
Unique Indian brunch, I'm glad to have tried it once. We weren't given a menu, so I'm not sure exactly what the dishes were. But the one with rice and red flower petals on it was my favorite. The ice cream for dessert was one of the best ice creams I've had!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-19
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PaulaVegan!
Points +44
Soooo expensive, tiny dishes, food is ok - Edit
Some dishes were pretty good, others not. Very tiny dishes, like smaller than any place I've ever been to. Expect to order a lot or leave hungry.
Read moreI guess if the food was really outstanding it would be worth it, but it's not. It's sort of Indian food, but modified and served in a fancier way.
Pros: Cute place, Nice location in Kensington market
Cons: Price!, I like actual Indian food better
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Candice127
Points +327
Great brunch spot - Edit
We loved this brunch. It came with 7 courses and they were all very tasty and flavourful. Would definitely go back
Read morePros: Variety , Flavour profile, Location
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vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1565
5-Star Vegan Brunch - Edit
Wow wow wow! The Hawker brunch tasting menu was such an amazing treat. It was a set price of $40 for three courses and dessert. In addition to our meal we got a hot chai and an epiphany cocktail. Such an elevated dining experience with profound Indian flavors. We also loved sitting on the garden patio-it was so peaceful and inviting. Highly recommend checking out Hawker for any occasion-I will definitely be back.
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nmich
Points +1292
Delicious food and cocktails - Edit
Unique flavours, very well presented. It is a bit upscale - a little bit of a contrast next to all of the casual options in Kensington Market. Overall a wonderful experience!
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tylers131
Points +177
Super tasty small bites - Edit
The food and cocktails here were amazing! Very great flavors with 3-5 dishes needed per person. A somewhat upscale spot great for special occasions.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-09
Pros: Amazing flavors, Healthy, Fresh
Cons: Small portions, Expensive
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ferocious_vegan
Points +219
Hidden gem - Edit
I've loved every iteration of this restaurant (when it was TVX take out, the TVX restaurant, and now Hawker). Hawker clearly takes pride in the vegan food experience, everyone I've taken here has been blown away and recommended to their friends, regardless of whether they were vegan.
Read morePros: Amazing, unique vegan food, Reasonable price point for quality of food, Great back patio
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Floramac
Points +100
What a tiny gem of a restaurant - Edit
Fantastic food in a great space
Read morePros: Plant based menu, Artful chef creations, Delicious
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kbw5044
Points +1242
Delicious brunch - Edit
We got the Sunday brunch that had a pre-made menu and it was delicious! I kept forgetting to take photos but I got some of it.
Read moreOnly con is they told us they were offering unlimited bread that day so we ordered more bread, but they charged us for it anyway.
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sglcklch
Points +3267
Very nice food but small portions - Edit
Dinner here was great! Staff was friendly; atmosphere was cozy and intimate; food was delicious with deep and complex flavors, although we would've appreciated slightly larger serving sizes. I know it was meant to be small so we could share, but 5-6 dishes in we still felt like we'd just been eating appetizers. I'd suggest ordering 3-4 dishes per person and not coming hungry. It's a pretty small space so make a reservation just to be safe.
Read morePros: great food
Cons: small portions
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LaurieDee
Points +2820
Wonderful experience - Edit
Just as good as when it was TVX, maybe even better. So much love and care goes into this food and I love the creative flavour combinations and textures. Worth every dollar!
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