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The Best Dumplings in Toronto

The Best Dumplings in Toronto

The Best Dumplings in Toronto

There's plenty of choices when it comes to the best dumplings in Toronto. There are many dumpling restaurants across the city but what sets the great apart from the good are the delicate folds of the wrapper, the complexity of the broth and the richness of the filling. Though the definition of a dumpling can vary widely based across several regions and cultures, we wanted to focus primarily on the East Asian variety. From boiled to steamed to pan-fried, dumplings will always hit the spot no matter how you swing it.

Here are the best dumplings in Toronto.

421 Spadina Ave

Mother's Dumplings

Mother's Dumplings

Often heralded as one of the best spots in town for dumplings, Mother's is probably the most famous one on this list. They hand make the dumplings right in front of the window to entice all passersby in Chinatown. They have been using the same family recipe for years and are a must-try for any dumpling lover in the city.

108 Chestnut St

Lai Wah Heen

Lai Wah Heen

This fanciful dim sum restaurant offers higher-end versions of dishes, including amazing dumplings like steamed dumplings with lobster escalopes and shrimp in garlic butter, wagyu beef dumplings and pork wontons with chive in soup.

503 College St

DaiLo

DaiLo

The menu offers modern bar takes on classic Chinese dishes, but the Hakka wontons here are some of the best you'll find in the city. It's a family recipe from chef Liu that is stuffed with pork and shrimp and then tossed in a blend of oyster sauce, soy sauce, chili oil and roasted almonds.

771 Dundas St W

Chop Chop

Chop Chop

This hip little Chinese spot does classic Chinese dishes like green onion pancakes and Taiwanese basil fried chicken. But their dumplings are crisp and delicately filled with a perfect spicy dipping sauce.

The Best Dumplings in Toronto

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The Best Dumplings in Toronto

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There's plenty of choices when it comes to the best dumplings in Toronto. There are many dumpling restaurants across the city but what sets the great apart from the good are the delicate folds of the wrapper, the complexity of the broth and the richness of the filling. Though the definition of a dumpling can vary widely based across several regions and cultures, we wanted to focus primarily on the East Asian variety. From boiled to steamed to pan-fried, dumplings will always hit the spot no matter how you swing it.

Here are the best dumplings in Toronto.

421 Spadina Ave

Mother's Dumplings

Mother's Dumplings

Often heralded as one of the best spots in town for dumplings, Mother's is probably the most famous one on this list. They hand make the dumplings right in front of the window to entice all passersby in Chinatown. They have been using the same family recipe for years and are a must-try for any dumpling lover in the city.

503 College St

DaiLo

DaiLo

The menu offers modern bar takes on classic Chinese dishes, but the Hakka wontons here are some of the best you'll find in the city. It's a family recipe from chef Liu that is stuffed with pork and shrimp and then tossed in a blend of oyster sauce, soy sauce, chili oil and roasted almonds.