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Posted Jan 07, 2025
The Best Peking Duck in Toronto: Where to Enjoy This Crispy, Delicious Delicacy
When it comes to Chinese cuisine, peking duck is a true showstopper. With its crispy skin, juicy tender meat, and a variety of savory sides and wraps, peking duck is a beloved delicacy that has made its way from Beijing to become a popular dish throughout Toronto and the GTA.
The experience of enjoying peking duck is as much about the presentation as it is about the flavor. Watching the chef carve the duck tableside and stuffing the rich, tender meat into soft pancakes or buns with hoisin sauce is an experience that will leave you craving more.
If you're looking for the best Peking duck in Toronto, check out our list of top spots where you can indulge in this iconic dish, savoring the perfect balance of textures and flavours in every bite.
North York
808 York Mills Rd #8
Kwan Dim Sum
Proclaimed to be one of the best Peking duck restaurants in the GTA, Kwan Dim Sum pairs their duck with fresh cucumber, soft sesame pancakes and a sweet bean sauce, creating an explosion of flavour.
Kwan Dim Sum
North York
808 York Mills Rd #8
Proclaimed to be one of the best Peking duck restaurants in the GTA, Kwan Dim Sum pairs their duck with fresh cucumber, soft sesame pancakes and a sweet bean sauce, creating an explosion of flavour.
Yonge and Eglinton
2425 Yonge St
Chi Dim Sum
Chinese
Casual Pan Asian eatery serves Peking duck with a side of crepes and lettuce wraps to carefully stuff your tenderly sliced duck in between various vegetables.
Chi Dim Sum
Yonge and Eglinton
2425 Yonge St
Casual Pan Asian eatery serves Peking duck with a side of crepes and lettuce wraps to carefully stuff your tenderly sliced duck in between various vegetables.
Chinese
The Annex
69 Yorkville Ave
Dynasty Chinese Cuisine
While contemporary Chinese cuisine, traditional fare, dim sum and live seafood dishes are popular items of the long menu, the standout item at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine is their Peking duck, which is packed with flavour and spice.
Dynasty Chinese Cuisine
The Annex
69 Yorkville Ave
While contemporary Chinese cuisine, traditional fare, dim sum and live seafood dishes are popular items of the long menu, the standout item at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine is their Peking duck, which is packed with flavour and spice.
East York
220 Laird Dr
Tao Bistro
Seasoned with a unique house blend of spices and roasted until golden brown and crispy is the mouthwatering way Tao Bistro prepares their Peking duck and why it should be at the top of your list.
Tao Bistro
East York
220 Laird Dr
Seasoned with a unique house blend of spices and roasted until golden brown and crispy is the mouthwatering way Tao Bistro prepares their Peking duck and why it should be at the top of your list.
Chinatown
484 Dundas St W
House of Gourmet
Chinese
This Chinatown staple is affordable and consistent in its massive set of menu offerings, but the Peking duck special stands out for its inclusion of soup, two duck courses and two side dishes.
House of Gourmet
Chinatown
484 Dundas St W
This Chinatown staple is affordable and consistent in its massive set of menu offerings, but the Peking duck special stands out for its inclusion of soup, two duck courses and two side dishes.
Chinese
Richmond Hill
328 Hwy 7
John's Chinese BBQ
Chinese
This family-run favourite in Richmond Hill is famous for both its Peking duck and char siu barbecued pork.
John's Chinese BBQ
Richmond Hill
328 Hwy 7
This family-run favourite in Richmond Hill is famous for both its Peking duck and char siu barbecued pork.
Chinese
Markham
20 Gibson Dr
Dayali
Chinese
Another Markham staple trusted for its perfection of Peking duck is the elegant Dayali.
Dayali
Markham
20 Gibson Dr
Another Markham staple trusted for its perfection of Peking duck is the elegant Dayali.
Chinese
Markham
7095 Woodbine Ave
QJD Peking Duck Restaurant
Chinese
Located in Markham, QJD’s first Canadian location delivers on opulence, taste, and overall experience -- which you would hope for at the $48, $88 and $118 price points.
QJD Peking Duck Restaurant
Markham
7095 Woodbine Ave
Located in Markham, QJD’s first Canadian location delivers on opulence, taste, and overall experience -- which you would hope for at the $48, $88 and $118 price points.
Chinese
East Chinatown
349 Broadview Ave
Wok & Roast Chinese BBQ Restaurant
Chinese
Beloved Toronto chef Nuit Regular of Pai, Sukothai, Sabai Sabai and Kiin, has been a regular at Wok & Roast for three years and raves about the Peking duck and pancakes.
Wok & Roast Chinese BBQ Restaurant
East Chinatown
349 Broadview Ave
Beloved Toronto chef Nuit Regular of Pai, Sukothai, Sabai Sabai and Kiin, has been a regular at Wok & Roast for three years and raves about the Peking duck and pancakes.
Chinese
Harbourfront
207 Queens Quay W Unit 200
Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine
Chinese
One of the city’s most scenic Chinese restaurants offers up lakeside views of the harbourfront and moderately priced Peking duck.
Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine
Harbourfront
207 Queens Quay W Unit 200
One of the city’s most scenic Chinese restaurants offers up lakeside views of the harbourfront and moderately priced Peking duck.
Chinese
Scarborough
3833 Midland Ave
Ho Ho BBQ
Chinese
This no-frills Scarborough takeout favourite has had crispy duck on its menu for decades and for good reason: the people love it.
Ho Ho BBQ
Scarborough
3833 Midland Ave
This no-frills Scarborough takeout favourite has had crispy duck on its menu for decades and for good reason: the people love it.
Chinese
King West
601 King St W
Lee
Asian
While not the traditional Peking duck, Lee offers up a grilled duck breast and duck confit roll with goat cheese emulsion, maple spiced nuts and wild blueberry preserve.
Lee
King West
601 King St W
While not the traditional Peking duck, Lee offers up a grilled duck breast and duck confit roll with goat cheese emulsion, maple spiced nuts and wild blueberry preserve.
Asian
Chinatown
241 Spadina Ave
R&D
Chinese
Chef Alvin Leung and MasterChef Canada winner Eric Chong serve up what they call the “best duck in the city” for a total of $90 -- which includes bao buns, cucumbers, onions and hoisin sauce.
R&D
Chinatown
241 Spadina Ave
Chef Alvin Leung and MasterChef Canada winner Eric Chong serve up what they call the “best duck in the city” for a total of $90 -- which includes bao buns, cucumbers, onions and hoisin sauce.
Chinese
Little Italy
503 College St
DaiLo
Asian
While the more casual Little DaiLo located in Assembly Chef’s Hall used to serve up crispy Peking glazed confit duck wings, Little Italy’s DaiLo veers slightly with its Smoked Duck Bokkeum that features kimchi pickled vegetables, red onion jam, blue potato salad and crispy wild rice.
DaiLo
Little Italy
503 College St
While the more casual Little DaiLo located in Assembly Chef’s Hall used to serve up crispy Peking glazed confit duck wings, Little Italy’s DaiLo veers slightly with its Smoked Duck Bokkeum that features kimchi pickled vegetables, red onion jam, blue potato salad and crispy wild rice.
Asian
