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The best dumplings and dim sum in Toronto
Start with Rol San in Chinatown for standard dim sum, Perfect Chinese Restaurant in Scarborough for shiu mai, BBQ pork buns, phoenix buns and Casa Imperial in Scarborough for chicken feet, congee with abalone. Here are all 7, with what to get at each.
- Perfect Chinese RestaurantScarborough · Dim sum
Get: Shiu mai, BBQ pork buns, phoenix buns
Carts and open 24 hours per BlogTO.
- Casa ImperialScarborough · Dim sum
Get: Chicken feet, congee with abalone
Served in a historic mansion.
- Mother's DumplingsChinatown
Get: Pork and dill dumplings, boiled, and the pan-fried pork buns
Handmade northern Chinese dumplings since 2005.
- Wonton Hut Noodle BarMarkham · Cantonese roast meat and noodles
Get: Wonton noodle soup, brisket
Hong Kong wonton noodles north of the city.
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Where is the best dumplings and dim sum in Toronto?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Rol San (Chinatown), Perfect Chinese Restaurant (Scarborough) and Casa Imperial (Scarborough). All 7 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Rol San, get standard dim sum. At Perfect Chinese Restaurant, get shiu mai, BBQ pork buns, phoenix buns. At Casa Imperial, get chicken feet, congee with abalone. At Yu Seafood, get shrimp cheung fun, baked BBQ pork buns.
Which neighborhood is best for dumplings and dim sum in Toronto?
Most of these are in Chinatown and Scarborough. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Toronto: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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