Breakfast, dinner, breakfast for dinner? Dumplings are the perfect bite-sized go-to grub for anytime of day. Dumpling House is located near Kensington Market in Chinatown and is the spot when it comes to filling up on the cheap. The purists can opt for steamed dumplings but try as you may, you won’t be able to

Enjoy all varieties of authentic Chinese cuisine right in the heart of Yorkville with Dynasty. From dim sum to Sichuan orange peel flavours, Peking duck to General Tao’s chicken, oysters...

Eupin Chinese takeout is a tiny stall in a food court at Yonge and Sheppard serving some of North York’s most authentic Chinese food. Understated and the size of a double doorway, Eupin is not like many of the other Chinese take-away spots in the city. At Eupin, they’re focused on using the best ingredients

This old-style Chinese restaurant is known all over Toronto for its crispy pork and classic Hong Kong cuisine. Ho Ho BBQ is a Scarborough native that has been serving up some of the best crispy duck and pork for decades. This no muss, no fuss establishment looks pretty shabby from the outside. The entranceway marked

This no-frills Chinatown bakery offers an array of traditional baked goods, from sesame balls to egg tarts. Most pastries are displayed in a self-service area, where customers can pick their own items and then pay at the front counter. Hong Kong Island Bakery’s prices are rock-bottom, with many baked goods available for less than $1.

Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant is a Toronto mainstay. Joining the Chinatown neighbourhood back in March of 1997, Hong Shing has proven that it has lasting power in Toronto’s competitive restaurant industry. The restaurant offers family style dishes inspired by many of China’s regional flavours. All your favourites are on the menu from spring rolls to

Restaurants don’t stay open for over 50 years unless they’re doing something very much right. House of Chan, with its iconic green awning punctuated by a red dragon, has been the place Toronto diners have come to for the finest USDA steaks, Maritime lobster and gourmet Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. Enjoy classic comfort soups like

One can be overwhelmed with choices when it comes to choosing a spot to eat in Chinatown. House of Gourmet is one of those one-stop-spots. Its extensive menu covers the gamut of your Chinese food craving du jour from Hong Kong-style cafe dishes such as baked rice in an assortment of sauces to congee and

Quintessentially and iconically Chinatown, King’s Noodle draws gazes up and down the street for the dripping red-skinned ducks and geese, necks attached, and Herculean slabs of barbecued pork hanging in the window. Inside, chefs in white hats work their magic over flaming woks, deep-frying dough fritters for dipping into congee and delicately turning out fresh

The focus at Kwan North York is sharper than at Yonge and St. Clair — "dim sum all day, even at nighttime," Lui explains.

Lee Chen Asian Bistro is keeping it simple with classic Chinese fare and an unpretentious attitude. The laid-back dining atmosphere is created for guests to have a relaxing evening while enjoying some homemade and authentic Chinese cuisine. The interior is decorated with modern wooden tables and chairs and Chinese-inspired murals cover the walls. The open

Liuyishou Hotpot is one of the most popular hot pot chains in China. With more than 600 locations in China and 14 locations across North America, this is Toronto’s premier spot for authentic hot pot. The AYCE conventions apply here and the menu is full of options to make the most out of your hot

Enter an unassuming small pink bodega and pass the shelves of Cup Noodles and shrimp chips to find your way into Mahjong Bar. Through a plastic curtain, you’ll find an illuminated entranceway, where a glowing light will lead you into grandeur. Mahjong Bar in its pink glowing haze is seriously stylish and always happening. The

This staple Chinatown bakery is known for its affordable baked goods. Although the bakery space is unassuming, Mashion has gained a reputation for offering surprisingly high-quality sweet and savoury treats at low prices. You’ll find a variety of baked goods on display for self-service, including classics like egg tarts and pineapple buns. Shoppers can often

It’s Chinese dumplings and baos galore at Toronto’s growing Chinese chain Mean Bao. The Grange location on Dundas West is the original of the now five locations. Famous for its namesake Chinese buns, Mean Bao is all about showing off the simple, yet super-flavourful ingredients and delicate technique of Chinese cuisine. The steamed buns are

You can find MIMI Chinese, an upscale — you guessed it — Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Co-owner and executive chef David Schwartz (Sunny’s Chinese), channelled his childhood love for Asian cuisine into this hot spot with a menu that highlights dishes from the Guandong province, located in southeast China. The menu is split

This is Chinatown’s premier restaurant for dumplings, wrapped, fried or steamed. Just like mom used to make, the dumplings here are so good you’ll probably end up with more than you bargained for. On the busy Dundas Street where every other restaurant is a variation of Mother’s Dumplings, it’s hard to believe this place is

Omni Palace has landed in Canada, with its first location outside of China just five minutes from Fairview Mall in North York. The restaurant chain is known for its large hand-pulled noodles and the new space has 83 seats nestled in an emerging business and restaurant hub just south of Victoria Park and Sheppard Avenue.

The restaurant offers an extensive menu of authentic Chinese cuisine, including noodles, stir-fry, dim sum and cooked fish. Despite just recently opening over the Labour Day weekend, some of the most popular dishes from Pearl’s four other locations, like the two course Peking duck, have already become a hit. The Peking duck includes one course served with steamed flat buns, veggies and

Another outstanding restaurant for the Oliver & Bonacini group, R&D is a perfect representation of high end modern Canadian Chinese cuisine. Esteemed chef and Masterchef Canada judge Alvin Leung, who made a name for himself in Hong Kong at his 3 Michelin star restaurant Bo Innovation, founded this restaurant with mentee Eric Chong at this