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An "Egg's" guide to eating in Chinatown
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1. King's Noodle Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2E7
(416) 598-1817
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
I've had 3 visit here now and each one has been quite a different experience. The menu is big and has lots of different options.
Today I tried #63 (I saw someone at the next table eating it and it looked badass) - a giant soup with wonton dumplings,…More »
2. Seor Ak San
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 977-2788
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Nothing else to say except I'm not sure why I only gave this place 4 stars previously.
This place has become my regular spot, I go a couple times a week for the most part.
Kimchi-chiggae and bibimbap here are top notch. Banchan is awesome and the staff…More »
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1/10/2011 First to Review
T-DOT'S.BEST.BIBIMBAP!
I rarely venture away from Korea town for Korean eats, but I headed here with… Read more »
3. Mother's Dumplings
Toronto, ON M5T 2A8
(416) 217-2008
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Whoohoo, another hit on my list!
Went to Mother's Dumplings today for dinner with 2 of my buddies. The new location is definitely a big step up from what is described in some of the older reviews. The place is BIG with lots of tables at the front and…More »
4. Anh Dao Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2G6
(416) 598-4514
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Core
Been here twice now and really digging it, lots of different menu options than the average T-dot Vietnamese restaurant.
Last night we tried the "Tom Bo Nuong Lui" which was an absolutely massive plate of big shrimp wrapped in beef on skewers, with…More »
5. Number Two Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2G7
(416) 593-4788
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
If you can really bring yourself to eat at a place called NUMBER TWO Restaurant (dear Lord help us), then you might be pleasantly surprised with this place. Solid 3.5 star but I'm rounding it up because I feel generous today.
I have been eyeing Number…More »
6. Chinese Traditional Bun
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 299-9011
Chinese Traditional Bun, a dirty little secret tucked away in a basement spot on Dundas across from Pho Pasteur.
This place is surprisingly under-yelped but it kept coming up on Chowhound and Urbanspoon as a good place for dumplings and I thought it…More »
7. Rol San Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2E9
(416) 977-1128
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Rol San is being downgraded to a 3 star for me. Not because anything has CHANGED at Rol San per say, but merely because I've discovered there is really a lot better dim sum around, even downtown.
Dim Sum King Seafood which opened up on Dundas West…More »
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8/9/2010
Dim Sum awesomeness. (My only basis for comparison is Dynasty on Bloor, which my bosses take me to -… Read more »
8. Canton Chilli Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 1N8
(416) 595-8288
Pleasantly surprised with this place.
We were a group of 7 and we ordered 7 dishes (1 appetizer and 6 mains). Ummm, woops! Take note that the food portions here are ginormous. What we ordered would have likely fed 11-12 of us. We had quite a bit of…More »
9. Prince's Hot Pot
Toronto, ON M5T 1G6
(416) 581-1661
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Core
HOORAH! Very decent Chinese hot pot, finally available downtown! Never again will I have to travel to Markham (or will I?)
Taste of Shanghai is a brand new hot pot place on Dundas St W in Chinatown.
If you can survive the treacherous descent down the…More »
10. Dumpling House Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2E7
(416) 596-8898
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Pretty good dumplings.
I have had takeout here before (dumplings 2 go!) but today I got to sit inside with a large group.
The place is busy and quite cramped for space. Tables are all very close together.
The owner (?) was super friendly and comped us…More »
11. People's Eatery
Toronto, ON M5T 2E6
(416) 971-6788
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
I've been here a couple times for the peking duck.
I'm not really sure if it lives up to it's claims of the "Best Peking Duck" in town, but for me it's more like it's the "only" Peking Duck in town that I can find reasonably priced.
The duck is served…More »
12. Furama Cake and Desserts Garden
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 504-5709
I used to be a regular at Furama but I've recently converted to Mashion Bakery which has a better selection.
Still, Furama is a reasonable choice when you're looking for Chinese and Vietnamese baked goods and desserts. The items are very picked over…More »
13. Pho 88
Toronto, ON M5T 2E5
(416) 971-8899
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core
Surprisingly an OK choice for the Spadina strip.
It certainly wouldn't be my first pick for a quick meal in the area, but it did the trick when we were desperate for a late night meal to absorb some of the tequila poisoning my blood.
Service was ok,…More »
14. Mashion Bakery
Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
(647) 348-2866
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
Mashion VS Ding Dong battle! (Both being Asian bakeries, close to each other on the east side of Spadina st)
I like Mashion slightly better. Similar selection and price range, but I noticed Mashion keeps the fresh goods going ALL day. They must bake a…More »
15. Hua Long Market
Toronto, ON M5T 2E3
(416) 977-8597
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core
The staff here hate me, I'm pretty sure it's because I'm a stupid whitey. They are all smiles to other patrons as I wait in queue for 15 mins to pay, but when I finally make it to the cashier I get a big scowl every time. What did I do?
But oh well,…More »
16. Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 1G6
(416) 551-3366
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Core
This place is getting the 4 star upgrade! It's my new go-to place for dim sum downtown.
I've been 4-5 times now and the dim sum is consistently good. Much better than Rol San. I do recommend going in the evening though. They have all day dim sum, but…More »
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5/7/2011 First to Review
DUMPLING YO FACE!
A new ALL DAY Dim Sum restaurant finally opened up in the old "Yiu Wah" space that… Read more »
17. Ka Chi
Toronto, ON M5T 2G4
(416) 597-1999
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
OH NO, Ka Chi, what is happening here?
I have been to the Korea Town Ka Chi location probably 30+ times. I was in a Korean food mood (big surprise) on my way home from work so I stopped off at this location.
Upon first glance, I was pretty convinced…More »
18. Pho Pasteur
Toronto, ON M5T 1H4
(416) 351-7188
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Kensington Market
I don't really get why many claim this is the best Viet/best pho place in downtown Toronto. It certainly is not a favourite of mine!
Yes, the pho is HUGE. But you pay more. So it's same-same!
Both times I've been here there have been gross fruit flies…More »
19. Forestview Chinese Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 1G9
(416) 597-0319
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Dim Sum
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Core
I'll say 2.5 star, I would probably go back, but ONLY because there are feck all downtown dim sum options to begin with.
They have CARTS if that is your thing. I personally dislike it. I find the stuff that comes off carts is never as fresh as places…More »
20. Ding Dong Pastries
Toronto, ON M5T 2E9
(416) 640-2761
DING DONG!? Something dirty or perhaps the sound of a doorbell ringing?
But no, it's another Chinese bakery. WTF!
This one is kind of crappy. I much prefer Furama or Hong Kong Island bakery (across the street).
Wandered into Ding Dong this evening…More »
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