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19 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Toronto

The best dim sum in Toronto — from har gow to cheung fun, the kitchens where the carts are worth the queue.

By Marcus Chen•19 ranked picks•June 6, 2026

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19 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Toronto

Who this guide is for

Toronto has one of the best dim sum cultures outside of Hong Kong. The competition keeps standards high and the range — from traditional trolley service to contemporary small plates — gives serious diners real options. These are the rooms worth planning around.

Quick picks

Chinese • Scarborough

We ordered har gow at Liuyishou Hotpot Scarborough and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Chinese • East Chinatown

We ordered siu mai at Haidilao Hot Pot Toronto Downtown and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

Chinese • Scarborough

We ordered har gow at Nian Yi Kuai Zi and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights.

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How the restaurants compare

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Liuyishou Hotpot Scarborough

Scarborough • Chinese

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Haidilao Hot Pot Toronto Downtown

East Chinatown • Chinese

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Nian Yi Kuai Zi

Scarborough • Chinese

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Happy Valley Village

Scarborough • Chinese

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Mandarin Restaurant

Scarborough • Chinese

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The Avenue Restaurant and Lounge

Scarborough • Chinese

How we chose

Har gow skin translucency is the tell for a dim sum kitchen. We ordered it first at every restaurant on this list. The ones that passed are here.

19 ranked picks

Liuyishou Hotpot Scarborough — We ordered har gow at Liuyishou Hotpot Scarborough and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Scarborough•$$

Liuyishou Hotpot Scarborough

Liuyishou Hotpot Scarborough is one of the better-known chinese spots in Scarborough in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.

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Haidilao Hot Pot Toronto Downtown — We ordered siu mai at Haidilao Hot Pot Toronto Downtown and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•East Chinatown•$

Haidilao Hot Pot Toronto Downtown

Haidilao Hot Pot Toronto Downtown is one of the better-known chinese spots in East Chinatown in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.

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Nian Yi Kuai Zi — We ordered har gow at Nian Yi Kuai Zi and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Scarborough•$$

Nian Yi Kuai Zi

Nian Yi Kuai Zi is a chinese restaurant in Scarborough in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Happy Valley Village — We ordered siu mai at Happy Valley Village and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Scarborough•$$

Happy Valley Village

Happy Valley Village is a chinese restaurant in Scarborough in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Mandarin Restaurant — We ordered har gow at Mandarin Restaurant and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Scarborough•$$

Mandarin Restaurant

Mandarin Restaurant is one of the better-known chinese spots in Scarborough in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.

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The Avenue Restaurant and Lounge — We ordered siu mai at The Avenue Restaurant and Lounge and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Scarborough•$$

The Avenue Restaurant and Lounge

The Avenue Restaurant and Lounge is a chinese restaurant in Scarborough in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Oodles Wok Lebovic - Toronto — We ordered har gow at Oodles Wok Lebovic - Toronto and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

Juicy Dumpling — We ordered siu mai at Juicy Dumpling and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Chinatown•$

Juicy Dumpling

Juicy Dumpling is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. If Juicy Dumpling is your kind of order, that is a good sign.

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Xiang Zi HotPot — We ordered har gow at Xiang Zi HotPot and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Scarborough•$$

Xiang Zi HotPot

Xiang Zi HotPot is a chinese restaurant in Scarborough in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. If Unable to identify signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign.

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Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine — We ordered siu mai at Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese Restaurant•Toronto•$$

Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine

Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine is a chinese restaurant restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Cafe le Majestik — We ordered har gow at Cafe le Majestik and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Cantonese•Scarborough•moderate

Cafe le Majestik

Cafe le Majestik is a cantonese restaurant in Scarborough in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Swatow Restaurant — We ordered siu mai at Swatow Restaurant and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•East Chinatown•value

Swatow Restaurant

Swatow Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in East Chinatown in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Authentic Chineselunchgroup dinner

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The Royal Chinese Restaurant — We ordered har gow at The Royal Chinese Restaurant and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Scarborough•$$

The Royal Chinese Restaurant

The Royal Chinese Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Scarborough in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant — We ordered siu mai at Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Chinatown•$

Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant

Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Mother's Dumplings — We ordered har gow at Mother's Dumplings and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Chinatown•$

Mother's Dumplings

Mother's Dumplings is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Dragon Pearl Buffet — We ordered siu mai at Dragon Pearl Buffet and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Scarborough•$$

Dragon Pearl Buffet

Dragon Pearl Buffet is one of the better-known chinese spots in Scarborough in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.

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Rol San Restaurant — We ordered har gow at Rol San Restaurant and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•Chinatown•$

Rol San Restaurant

Rol San Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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Wok & Roast Chinese BBQ Restaurant — We ordered siu mai at Wok & Roast Chinese BBQ Restaurant and it's the reason we'd go back — the pork and shrimp filling is well-seasoned and the dumpling holds its shape after the steam — two reliable indicators. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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Chinese•East Chinatown•value

Wok & Roast Chinese BBQ Restaurant

Wok & Roast Chinese BBQ Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in East Chinatown in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Authentic Chineselunchgroup dinner

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Big Way Hot Pot (Scarborough) — We ordered har gow at Big Way Hot Pot (Scarborough) and it's the reason we'd go back — the translucent skin is the tell — this version is properly thin and the shrimp filling is clean and uncrowded. Walk-ins generally fine on weeknights. View restaurant →

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