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.
323 Spadina Ave
Rol San
This Chinatown staple has long been known as the spot for dim sum, no matter the hour. Their standard Har Gow or Pork Shao Mai dumplings are go-to menu items for many.
421 Spadina Ave
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.
280 Spadina Ave
Juicy Dumpling
This Chinatown spot has become a staple for those on the go. They offer soup-filled dumplings for a fraction of the cost of many places around town. They're fast, tasty, and definitely worth stopping by again and again.
3235 Hwy 7 #18B
Ding Tai Fung
This Northern-style dim sum restaurant has a couple of locations in Scarborough and Markham. They offer some great pan-fried dumplings and xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) as well.
1 Byng Ave
Sang-Ji Fried Bao
These stuffed soup buns are so popular that you'll often find long wait times for them. They are perfectly soft and fluffy on top but crunchy fried at the bottom. They also house tongue-burning soup inside, so treat this as a warning now.
619 Gerrard St E
Dumpling House - Gerrard
This restaurant on the east end offers so many dumpling options that it's difficult to choose just one. Luckily, prices are pretty good so perhaps getting more than one kind is the go-to move here.
792 College St
The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co.
This cozy storefront offers a simple menu of classic Shanghainese dumplings that are packed with flavour. You can have them served on the spot with sauce or in soup form.
328 Spadina Ave
Dumpling King
This small local chain has a couple of locations located north of the core. They make almost every dumpling known to man on-premise and serve them however you like -- pan-fried, boiled, steamed, etc.
79 Huron St
Yummy Yummy Dumplings
This spot in Chinatown occupies the former location of Mother's Dumplings, and they seem to be carrying their own with massive plates of steamed and boiled dumplings to order.
2904 Dundas St W
Tumi Dumpling House
This Chinese restaurant in the Junction offers a wide array of dumpling options that include xiaolongbao, lamb dumplings and pan-fried vegan options.
641 Yonge St
Shinyi Handmade Dumplings
This newly opened dumpling shop offers a wide variety of dumplings in seemingly every colour of the rainbow.
108 Chestnut St
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
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.
Not the conventional restaurant, but the dumplings are absolutely incredible. Chef Ken Yau hand makes all his dumplings that are stored and ready to be eaten from the comfort of home.
771 Dundas St W
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.
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.
323 Spadina Ave
Rol San
This Chinatown staple has long been known as the spot for dim sum, no matter the hour. Their standard Har Gow or Pork Shao Mai dumplings are go-to menu items for many.
421 Spadina Ave
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.
280 Spadina Ave
Juicy Dumpling
This Chinatown spot has become a staple for those on the go. They offer soup-filled dumplings for a fraction of the cost of many places around town. They're fast, tasty, and definitely worth stopping by again and again.
3235 Hwy 7 #18B
Ding Tai Fung
This Northern-style dim sum restaurant has a couple of locations in Scarborough and Markham. They offer some great pan-fried dumplings and xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) as well.
1 Byng Ave
Sang-Ji Fried Bao
These stuffed soup buns are so popular that you'll often find long wait times for them. They are perfectly soft and fluffy on top but crunchy fried at the bottom. They also house tongue-burning soup inside, so treat this as a warning now.
619 Gerrard St E
Dumpling House - Gerrard
This restaurant on the east end offers so many dumpling options that it's difficult to choose just one. Luckily, prices are pretty good so perhaps getting more than one kind is the go-to move here.
792 College St
The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co.
This cozy storefront offers a simple menu of classic Shanghainese dumplings that are packed with flavour. You can have them served on the spot with sauce or in soup form.
328 Spadina Ave
Dumpling King
This small local chain has a couple of locations located north of the core. They make almost every dumpling known to man on-premise and serve them however you like -- pan-fried, boiled, steamed, etc.
79 Huron St
Yummy Yummy Dumplings
This spot in Chinatown occupies the former location of Mother's Dumplings, and they seem to be carrying their own with massive plates of steamed and boiled dumplings to order.
2904 Dundas St W
Tumi Dumpling House
This Chinese restaurant in the Junction offers a wide array of dumpling options that include xiaolongbao, lamb dumplings and pan-fried vegan options.
641 Yonge St
Shinyi Handmade Dumplings
This newly opened dumpling shop offers a wide variety of dumplings in seemingly every colour of the rainbow.
108 Chestnut St
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
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.
K.Market
Not the conventional restaurant, but the dumplings are absolutely incredible. Chef Ken Yau hand makes all his dumplings that are stored and ready to be eaten from the comfort of home.
771 Dundas St W
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.
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