Best Chinese restaurants in Toronto

From high-end restaurants to family-run institutions, there are all kinds of Chinese restaurants in Toronto. While there are different service options, menus and cuisines, these Chinese eateries have something in common: they offer authentic and delicious food! Here are the best Chinese restaurants in Toronto. [Photo: Luckee soba noodles by Libby Roach]

Best Chinese restaurants in Toronto
Jennifer D'Agostino By

Asian Legend

1
900 Don Mills Rd, North York, ON M3C 1V6

Asian Legend is one of the better-known Chinese restaurants in the city and for good reason. Not only does it have many convenient locations, but it also offers up a great assortment of Chinese food. This spot specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine.

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Luckee Restaurant

2
328 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T4

Celebrity Chef Susur Lee ups the ante when it comes to Chinese food. Located in the King West neighbourhood, Luckee’s menu showcases traditional Chinese cuisine with a contemporary twist. The nouvelle Chinese food has the people of Toronto flocking to the trendy restaurant.

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Dumpling King

3
442 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G7

Simple, yet delicious, Dumpling King is a favourite on the Chinese food scene. Offering some of the best dumplings in Toronto, with a variety to choose from. From leek, shrimp and pork, to crispy fried cabbage and pork, there is something for everyone.

Kwan Dim Sum

4
1496 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1Z6

Kwan Dim Sum is renowned across the city. It specializes in Yum cha, a Chinese-style morning or afternoon tea that involves the perfect pairing of Chinese tea and dim sum. Good news: the dim sum is served all day!

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Lai Wah Heen

5
2-108 Chestnut St, Toronto, ON M5G 1R3

Elegant, sophisticated and delicious, Lai Wah Heen specializes in high-end Chinese cuisine. The restaurant showcases the ambience and luxury of high-end Hong Kong restaurants, while providing delicious and authentic food to guests. It’s located in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

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Rol San Restaurant

6
388 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2G5

Rol San is a popular late night joint that has people lining up for delicious dim sum. The décor is simple, but that’s because all the attention is on the food! The Chinese restaurant serves dim sum all day long.

Mother's Dumplings

7
421 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2G6

When the owner, Zhen, went to visit her mother in China, she came back to Toronto inspired to share her mother’s dumpling recipe with the world. In 2005 the doors opened, and people have been flocking to the tiny restaurant ever since!

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Dine And Dim Restaurant

8
633 Gerrard E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y2

Open since 1982, Pearl Court focuses on authentic Cantonese cuisine and serves up a delicious dim sum menu. There are more than 150 dishes you can choose from, including lobster, Cantonese stir-fry chicken or spicy Szechaun dishes.

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Taste Of China Seafood

9
338 Spadina Ave, Main, Toronto, ON M5T 2G2

Taste of China specializes in seafood. Open 365 days a year, the menu is massive, offering dishes like deep-fried tiger shrimp, sautéed scallops, mango with shrimp and more. Taste of China offers take-out, delivery and catering.

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Jennifer D’Agostino is a freelance writer based in Toronto. When she’s not scouring the city for the best restaurants you can find her experimenting with recipes and reading the news. Jen is also an avid photographer.
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