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The Best Peking Duck in Toronto

Nives Hajdin

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Nives Hajdin

The Best Peking Duck in Toronto

If you are looking for the best Peking duck in Toronto, look no further because we've got you covered!

Whether you’re searching for a family-style restaurant or a more upscale dining experience, Toronto is very fortunate to offer a plethora of incredible Peking duck options. Originating in Beijing, the thin, crispy skin and tender meat dish have been a favourite for centuries and for good reason! Nothing quite compares to the experience of marvelling at the chef carving the duck tableside before loading up the meat and sauce in a pancake or bun. Here is our list of the best spots for Peking duck in Toronto and the GTA. 

House of Gourmet

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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

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. 

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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. You can’t go wrong with the meat offerings here!

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. You can’t go wrong with the meat offerings here!

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Dayali

Chinese

Another Markham staple trusted for its perfection of Peking duck is the elegant Dayali.

Dayali

Another Markham staple trusted for its perfection of Peking duck is the elegant Dayali.

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QJD Peking Duck Restaurant

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

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.

East Chinatown

349 Broadview Ave

Wok & Roast Chinese BBQ Restaurant

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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.

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Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine

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

One of the city’s most scenic Chinese restaurants offers up lakeside views of the harbourfront and moderately priced Peking duck.

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

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.

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

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.

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Little Italy

503 College St

DaiLo

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.

Downtown Toronto

108 Chestnut St

Lai Wah Heen

Chinese

Meaning “luxurious meeting place,” Lai Wah Heen is one of the city’s most renowned upscale dim sum restaurants that prides itself on its award-winning Peking duck.

Lai Wah Heen

Downtown Toronto

108 Chestnut St

Meaning “luxurious meeting place,” Lai Wah Heen is one of the city’s most renowned upscale dim sum restaurants that prides itself on its award-winning Peking duck.

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