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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.
Chinatown
323 Spadina Ave
Rol San
Chinese
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.
Rol San
Chinatown
323 Spadina Ave
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.
Chinese
Chinatown
421 Spadina Ave
Mother's Dumplings
Chinese
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.
Mother's Dumplings
Chinatown
421 Spadina Ave
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.
Chinese
Chinatown
280 Spadina Ave
Juicy Dumpling
Chinese
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.
Juicy Dumpling
Chinatown
280 Spadina Ave
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.
Chinese
Markham
3235 Hwy 7 #18B
Ding Tai Fung
Chinese
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.
Ding Tai Fung
Markham
3235 Hwy 7 #18B
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.
Chinese
North York
1 Byng Ave
Sang-Ji Fried Bao
Chinese
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.
Sang-Ji Fried Bao
North York
1 Byng Ave
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.
Chinese
East Chinatown
619 Gerrard St E
Dumpling House - Gerrard
Chinese
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.
Dumpling House - Gerrard
East Chinatown
619 Gerrard St E
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.
Chinese
Little Italy
792 College St
The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co.
Chinese
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.
The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co.
Little Italy
792 College St
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.
Chinese
Chinatown
328 Spadina Ave
Dumpling King
Chinese
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.
Dumpling King
Chinatown
328 Spadina Ave
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.
Chinese
Kensington Market
79 Huron St
Yummy Yummy Dumplings
Chinese
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.
Yummy Yummy Dumplings
Kensington Market
79 Huron St
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.
Chinese
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.
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.
Church and Wellesley
641 Yonge St
Shinyi Handmade Dumplings
This newly opened dumpling shop offers a wide variety of dumplings in seemingly every colour of the rainbow.
Shinyi Handmade Dumplings
Church and Wellesley
641 Yonge St
This newly opened dumpling shop offers a wide variety of dumplings in seemingly every colour of the rainbow.
Downtown Toronto
108 Chestnut St
Lai Wah Heen
Chinese
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.
Lai Wah Heen
Downtown Toronto
108 Chestnut St
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.
Chinese
Little Italy
503 College St
DaiLo
Asian
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.
DaiLo
Little Italy
503 College St
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.
Asian
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.
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.
Dundas West
771 Dundas St W
Chop Chop
Chinese
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.
Chop Chop
Dundas West
771 Dundas St W
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.
Chinese
