[3] Sunnys offers a cocktail menu that takes inspiration from ingredients and locations in China, such as bitter melon and prickly pear cactus.

[8] Sunnys opened as a takeout pop-up in November 2020,[1] selling food from the back door of its sister restaurant Mimi Chinese, which is located in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood.

[3] Mimi Chinese was closed at the time due to Ontario's COVID-19 restrictions which prohibited indoor dining at restaurants.

[2] The restaurant's executive chef, David Schwartz, while not of Chinese origin, cites taking inspiration for his food from eating at Chinese restaurants located in Toronto's suburbs, including Markham and Scarborough.

[9] A Bib Gourmand recognition is awarded to restaurants who offer "exceptionally good food at moderate prices".