More than 40 banquette seats will flank Yonge Street in Salad King's new space (Image: Renée Suen)
Just days after a six-alarm blaze tore through the remains of Salad King’s old Gould Street home, we visit the restaurant’s new site, located across the street in the historic Thornton-Smith Building, directly above Foot Locker. Although the grand reopening of the Ryerson cheap eats staple is still weeks away, this is a taste of what to expect from the new 4,600-square-foot space, designed by Munge Leung—the same team responsible for the old location’s signature stainless steel decor. Some highlights: a bigger, faster kitchen, unisex washrooms and new booths in addition to the old Salad King’s communal tables. Click here to see the construction pictures »
Able-bodied patrons can access the second-floor restaurant via a wide stairwell at the end of a long hallway, while an elevator (right) is being installed for diners with disabilities.
Able-bodied patrons can access the second-floor restaurant via a wide stairwell at the end of a long hallway, while an elevator (right) is being installed for diners with disabilities.
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A hostess stand will greet patrons as they reach the second floor. Takeout orders can be placed at the station to the left.
A hostess stand will greet patrons as they reach the second floor. Takeout orders can be placed at the station to the left.
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Salad King’s partition plan shows the large dining room with an area sectioned off for booths (centre right), the kitchen (left), and a number of individual unisex toilets (lower left).
Salad King’s partition plan shows the large dining room with an area sectioned off for booths (centre right), the kitchen (left), and a number of individual unisex toilets (lower left).
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More than 40 banquette seats will flank Yonge Street, and an enclosed structure will feature booths for 32 people. Salad King’s signature cafeteria-style seats will be at the heart of the restaurant, with room for 88 diners.
More than 40 banquette seats will flank Yonge Street, and an enclosed structure will feature booths for 32 people. Salad King’s signature cafeteria-style seats will be at the heart of the restaurant, with room for 88 diners.
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Unlike at the old Salad King, the kitchen is now on the same level as the dining room. To the left are the unisex washrooms; to the right, the takeout counter and bar, complete with a cozy nook for those waiting for their take-away orders of golden curry.
Unlike at the old Salad King, the kitchen is now on the same level as the dining room. To the left are the unisex washrooms; to the right, the takeout counter and bar, complete with a cozy nook for those waiting for their take-away orders of golden curry.
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The new location is equipped to serve at a capacity 20 per cent greater than the already impressive volume for which the original Salad King was famous.
The new location is equipped to serve at a capacity 20 per cent greater than the already impressive volume for which the original Salad King was famous.
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Eight unisex washroom stalls will end the male-female lineup disparity.
Looking on from the new Salad King as heavy machinery tears down its old Gould Street home.
Chili heads itching for up-to-the-minute reports on the renovation can follow Salad King’s Twitter feed (@SaladKingTO), which is maintained by the folks at Munge LeungDevice 222.