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Bao House (Dundas)
Bao House (Dundas) is one of the best chinese restaurants in Toronto for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.
Bao House's Dundas Street location — second floor above the Chinatown-AGO corridor, soft-opened in late November 2024 — is the downtown extension of a North York institution that's been making Chinese pastries, bao, dumplings, and noodles.
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Taste Score 7.8/10
Rating (Google) 9.2
593 reviews
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Google 9.2 from 593 reviews
Best for
group dinner and dim sum
Price and pace
Budget-friendly
Neighborhood
Chinatown | 171 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C7, Canada
Price
Budget-friendly
Taste Score
7.8/10
Address
Chinatown | 171 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C7, Canada
TastyPals Editorial Pick
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“Bao House (Dundas) is worth putting on the shortlist for Finger San Jian and Mini Pan Fried Soup Dumplings—the two orders to build a first visit around. It is also one of the easier picks here for keeping the bill in check.”
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Finger San Jian
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Menu and ordering
Bao House (Dundas) menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Bao House (Dundas) is listed in the Budget-friendly price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Finger San Jian
Mini Pan Fried Soup Dumplings
House Noodle with Minced Pork
Why go
What makes Bao House (Dundas) worth the move
Bao House (Dundas) is a clean first click in Chinatown in Toronto when you want a chinese option you can trust. Finger San Jian and Mini Pan Fried Soup Dumplings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 593 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.2 from 593 Google reviews
Best for
group dinner and dim sum
Style
Chinese in Chinatown
Spend
Budget-friendly
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.2 from 593 reviews
Price point: $
Popular dishes: Finger San Jian, Mini Pan Fried Soup Dumplings, House Noodle with Minced Pork
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9.2 from 593 reviews
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Bao House (Dundas) serve?
Bao House (Dundas) is a Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown, Toronto. Bao House's Dundas Street location — second floor above the Chinatown-AGO corridor, soft-opened in late November 2024 — is the downtown extension of a North York institution that's been making Chinese pastries, bao, dumplings, and noodles.
What is Bao House (Dundas) best for?
Bao House (Dundas) is best for dim sum, cheap eats, group dinner, chinese, classic, lunch. Bao House (Dundas) is a clean first click in Chinatown in Toronto when you want a chinese option you can trust. Finger San Jian and Mini Pan Fried Soup Dumplings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 593 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Bao House (Dundas)?
Bao House (Dundas) is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.2 from 593 reviews
What should I order at Bao House (Dundas)?
Start with Finger San Jian, Mini Pan Fried Soup Dumplings and House Noodle with Minced Pork. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Bao House (Dundas) worth visiting?
Bao House (Dundas) holds a 9.2 Google rating from 593 reviews. Bao House (Dundas) is a clean first click in Chinatown in Toronto when you want a chinese option you can trust. Finger San Jian and Mini Pan Fried Soup Dumplings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 593 Google reviews.
Where is Bao House (Dundas) located?
Bao House (Dundas) is located at 171 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C7, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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