# Contemporary Filipino Eateries Toronto's 'Platito' Filipino Soul Food with a Western Twist By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-01-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platito References: [torontolife](http://torontolife.com/guides/restaurants/filipino/platito/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PlatitoToronto/) Adding to Toronto's wonderfully diverse culinary scene is a cozy new eatery called 'Platito' that serves up Filipino soul food family-style. Located in the heart of Toronto's Baldwin Village neighborhood, the two-story restaurant is the perfect spot to indulge in some soothing Asian comfort food. While still new, Platito has already garnered a reputation for serving up hearty entrees and tasty tapas-style dishes. The restaurant specializes in Filipino soul food with a contemporary twist, meaning the menu ranges from traditional fare such as tapsilog and longsilog, to modern culinary mash-ups such as fried chicken and ube waffles. The result is a unique restaurant experience that gives Torontonians a chance to sample some delicious Filipino ingredients. With a menu spanning from brunch to dessert, Platito is a perfect option for any time of day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Filipino Soul Food:** Opportunity for creating innovative fusion dishes that blend traditional Filipino cuisine with modern culinary techniques, attracting a diverse range of customers. - **Contemporary Filipino Cuisine:** Potential for other Filipino restaurants to adapt and offer a contemporary twist on traditional dishes, appealing to a younger and more adventurous demographic. - **Family-style Dining:** Chance for restaurants to focus on communal dining experiences, emphasizing shared plates and a sense of community. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Opportunity for existing restaurants to explore Filipino soul food and add innovative fusion dishes to their menus in order to attract new customers and diversify their offerings. - **Culinary Education:** Opportunity to create specialized culinary classes and programs focused on Filipino cuisine and the fusion of traditional and contemporary cooking techniques. - **Food Delivery Services:** Potential for food delivery platforms to partner with Filipino restaurants, offering customers the convenience of enjoying Filipino soul food in the comfort of their own homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Cultural Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh.md) - [African-Inspired Vegan Cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afrobeat-kitchen.md) - [Evolutionary Toronto Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drake-hotel.md) - [Tropical Toronto Summer Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chotto-matte-toronto.md) - [Fresh Family-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardo-restaurant.md) - [Elevated Indian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adrak-yorkville.md) - [Casual Refined Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloette-bay.md) - [Modern Greek Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estiatorio-milos.md) - [Premium Lebanese Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laylak.md)