No Vacancy Toronto Expands Culinary Program with New Menu, Cocktail Collection, and Hospitality Team
No Vacancy Toronto is entering a new stage with an updated food and beverage program. The refreshed direction brings together a new kitchen approach, a redesigned cocktail menu, and an expanded hospitality team.
The venue continues to build on its late-night identity. At the same time, it is creating a closer connection between food, drinks, music, and design.
Recognition and the Next Stage for No Vacancy
The updated program follows a year of recognition for No Vacancy. The venue was named Best New Bar and ranked No. 14 on Canada’s 100 Best 2026 list. It also made its debut on the extended North America’s 50 Best Bars list.
These achievements helped strengthen No Vacancy’s position in Toronto’s hospitality scene. Moving forward, the venue is focusing on culinary growth, beverage development, and a more connected approach to dining and nightlife.
Chef Brian Kang Leads the New Culinary Direction
Leading the kitchen is Chef Brian Kang, whose background includes restaurants such as Banu, DaNico, and Don Alfonso 1890.
Kang brings experience from MICHELIN-recognized kitchens. His menu combines Korean flavours with Italian techniques and seasonal ingredients.
The new culinary program focuses on balance, technique, and collaboration. As a result, the kitchen and bar teams work together to create a connected menu direction.
The five-course set menu is available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests can also order from the à la carte menu throughout the evening.
The set menu includes:
First Course
- Yukhui Tartare
Australian Wagyu, pear, spicy egg yolk, gim - Crudo di Hamachi
Yellowtail, green apple, kohlrabi, ramp, kombu - Kakennip Fritto
Perilla leaf tempura, shrimp, citrus aioli
Second Course
- Spaghetti alle Vongole
- Clam, maitake, dashi, perilla seed
Third Course
- Merluzzo al Carbone
- Doenjang-marinated cod, bagna cauda, cauliflower, romanesco, kombu
Fourth Course
- Ansimgui Ssam
- Beef tenderloin, demi-glace, burdock root, kohlrabi kimchi, ssamjang
Fifth Course
- Chef’s Daily Dessert
- In addition, the bar menu features dishes such as Bulgogi Arancini, Kimchi Jeon, and Kakennip Fritto.
A New Cocktail Program Reflects No Vacancy’s Updated Beverage Direction
The refreshed beverage program introduces a new cocktail collection designed to complement No Vacancy’s updated culinary direction. Drawing from the same Korean and Italian influences found throughout the menu, the cocktails combine contemporary techniques with carefully selected ingredients.
Featured cocktails include:
- Pure Ivresse — soju, Roku gin, citrus, citrus oleo, cream, Pernod
- Buonasera Seoul — soju, dry curaçao, St-Germain, clarified citrus, sencha, tonic
- Yuzu-Baldi — Etna bitter, orange, yuzu
- Trust the Process — vodka, Vida Mezcal, tomato, salt, dashi, soy, mirin, sake
- Midnight Oil — Bearface whisky, cachaça, honey, balsamic, tobacco bitters, chili tincture
Meanwhile, No Vacancy has expanded its wine list, beer selection, and Japanese whisky and highball offerings featuring spirits from Suntory Global Spirits.
An Expanded Hospitality Team
Hospitality consultant Ernest Hung Do supports No Vacancy’s continued development. His background includes luxury hospitality and MICHELIN-recognized restaurants across North America, Europe, and Japan.
His previous work includes Auberge La Fenière in Provence, Les Lodges Sainte-Victoire, and Sushi Aoki in Tokyo.
Together, the leadership team brings knowledge from restaurants, cocktail bars, and hospitality concepts recognized by organizations including the MICHELIN Guide, Canada’s 100 Best, and North America’s 50 Best Bars.
Design, Art, and Hospitality at No Vacancy
Beyond food and drinks, No Vacancy continues to develop its interior identity.
The venue combines architectural lighting, auburn and deep red tones, leather furnishings, velvet details, and a brass-clad bar.
Artwork from local creators including Amelia Valentine, Bobby Dunn, and Idea Ave adds another layer to the space.
Together, these elements connect design, music, food, and cocktails throughout the venue.
Looking Ahead
With a refreshed menu and expanded team, No Vacancy continues to develop its role in Toronto’s hospitality scene.
Moving forward, the venue will continue focusing on culinary development, beverage innovation, and collaboration between chefs, bartenders, artists, and hospitality professionals.
About No Vacancy
No Vacancy is a Toronto hospitality venue known for its cocktail program, food offerings, music programming, and nightlife atmosphere.
The venue brings together culinary talent, beverage professionals, artists, and hospitality teams to create a modern dining destination in Toronto.
