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The Best Soup Dumplings in Toronto

Johnny Ly

over 2 years ago

The best soup dumplings in Toronto are the perfect remedy to cold, dreary days. Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are little pockets of meat and soup in a familiar dumpling form. The soup is frozen into a solidified cube and folded into the dumpling wrapper. Once the dumplings are steamed, they melt and form that piping hot goodness you get when you bite in. But beware -- these little morsels are incredibly hot so try letting some steam out first (by biting tiny holes).

Below is a list of some of the best soup dumplings in Toronto.

3235 Hwy 7 #18B

Ding Tai Fung

Although not affiliated with the international chain, Din Tai Fung, this may be one of the best spots for soup dumplings in the city. The dining area is massive and there are line-ups of people clamouring to grab some of their soup dumplings, which you can see them making behind a glass wall.

280 Spadina Ave

Juicy Dumpling

The name aptly describes the experience. They do compact-sized soup dumplings that might be the best deal around with how cheap they are.

8750 Bayview Ave

Yu Garden

This spot offers a variety of dumplings, including their massive soup dumpling equipped with a straw to slurp out the piping hot soup.

79 Huron St

Yummy Yummy Dumplings

This tiny spot in Chinatown makes soup dumplings with an incredibly porky broth. Though they are also popular for their stuffed buns and pork hocks, it's the dumplings that people flock here for.

418 Dundas St W

Asian Legend

This popular chain can be found all across the GTA. Though they're popular for many Northern Chinese dishes like buns, noodles and Peking duck, their soup dumplings are underrated and worth getting with every meal. They have some with scallop, pork and luffa (hence the green tinge).

328 Spadina Ave

Dumpling King

This spot located by Finch and Midland has been making some of the best dumplings for the better part of 20 years.

550 Hwy 7

Northern Dumpling Kitchen

This small cozy spot in Richmond Hill does soup dumplings for a great price. Hidden in a little plaza, this little gem is worth venturing out of the city for.

First Markham Centre

A La Kitchen

This fancy little spot behind First Markham Place does traditional Shanghai cuisine. Their soup dumplings with crab are massive and absolutely delectable.

530 Dundas St W

Shanghai Shikumen Fine Cuisine

You can find classic Shanghai dishes at their two outposts (Downtown and Markham). The soup dumplings are their most popular and best served with other dishes like their braised pork and noodles.