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5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Among the best dim sum restaurants in Toronto, Spadina Avenue still means dim sum to a lot of people, and two of the restaurants on this page sit within a few doors of each other there. Between them, these kitchens have logged over 12,000 Google reviews, but the ratings swing from 4 stars up to 4.8, a wider spread than most cuisines on this site, so reputation and consistency do not always move together here.

Short answer: Grandma Kitchen holds the highest rating on this page at 4.8 stars across 1,033 reviews, while Rol San Restaurant is the most-reviewed dim sum destination in Toronto (4650 reviews) despite a lower 4.0 average. Expect to pay roughly $15 to $40 per person for a dim sum meal here, more for a large seafood-forward order.
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Toronto's Dim Sum Spots, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 GB Hand-Pulled Noodles 4.5 2,782 Hand-pulled noodle bowls View ›
2 Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant 4.1 3,942 Traditional cart-style service View ›
3 Rol San Restaurant 4.0 4,650 Chinatown institution, made-to-order dim sum View ›
4 Grandma Kitchen 4.8 1,033 Highest-rated, home-style Chinese cooking View ›
5 Yueh Tung Restaurant 4.3 2,230 Hakka-style Chinese cuisine View ›
5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Toronto (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

GB Hand-Pulled Noodles logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

GB Hand-Pulled Noodles

4.52,782 Google reviews

GB Hand-Pulled Noodles is a Chinese noodle shop on Edward Street serving hand-pulled noodle bowls in broth alongside dry noodle options, open until 2am most nights. It offers halal beef and adjustable spice levels, with a chilli oil condiment reviewers call out as a highlight in its own right. It is more a noodle specialist than a traditional dim sum hall, but it earns its place here on the strength of its broth and noodle technique.

What people praise

  • Rich, flavourful broth praised consistently across reviews
  • Halal beef options available
  • Chilli oil condiment singled out as exceptional on its own
  • Open until 2am, useful for a late dinner

Worth knowing

  • Small, cramped dining space according to reviewers
  • Spice levels can run milder than requested even at the top setting
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,782 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown71% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The noodle specialist on this list rather than a classic pushcart dim sum hall, but the broth quality is strong enough that it earns a spot for anyone craving noodles over dumplings specifically.

66 Edward St, Toronto, ON M5G 1M7

Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant

4.13,942 Google reviews

Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant is a large, third-floor Chinese restaurant on Dundas Street West in the heart of Chinatown, offering traditional cart-style dim sum service alongside a full seafood, poultry and noodle menu. It is one of the largest dim sum halls on this list by seating capacity, and its cart service, less common now in the city, is a specific draw for reviewers seeking the classic experience.

What people praise

  • One of the few spots on this list still running traditional dim sum carts
  • Wide variety of dishes, from classic siu mai to full seafood plates
  • Friendly, senior serving staff praised for quick service even when quiet
  • Handles large groups and banquet-style seating well

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers describe the food as competent rather than standout
  • Building signage and elevator navigation can be confusing for first-time visitors
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume3,942 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown48% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick here if a rolling dim sum cart is what you are after, since fewer and fewer Toronto restaurants still run that traditional format. Ask at the door if you get lost finding the entrance.

421 Dundas St W 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M5T 2W4

Rol San Restaurant logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Rol San Restaurant

4.04,650 Google reviews

Rol San Restaurant is a longtime Chinatown fixture on Spadina Avenue that moved locations a few years ago but kept its made-to-order dim sum menu, including har gow, siu mai and rice noodle rolls with BBQ pork. It is the most-reviewed dim sum restaurant in Toronto by a wide margin, and reviewers consistently describe it as a reliable, no-frills institution rather than a fine-dining experience.

What people praise

  • Consistent, timeless execution reviewers say has held up for over two decades
  • Har Gow (shrimp dumplings) singled out as a benchmark dish
  • Fast, high-volume service suited to solo diners and groups alike
  • A true Chinatown institution with deep local loyalty

Worth knowing

  • No longer uses traditional rolling carts, made-to-order instead
  • Loud, hectic atmosphere that will not suit a quiet dinner
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4 / 5
Review volume4,650 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown49% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed name on this list and a genuine Chinatown institution, though its 4.0 average reflects an inconsistent night-to-night experience some reviewers describe. Go for the classics, not a quiet meal.

390 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G5

Grandma Kitchen logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Grandma Kitchen

4.81,033 Google reviews

Grandma Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant on Spadina Avenue specializing in home-style dishes with a Sichuan influence, including cumin lamb, salted egg yolk shrimp and a lemon Sichuan peppercorn chicken broth. It holds the highest rating of any restaurant on this page, and reviewers describe it as delivering restaurant-quality versions of dishes typically found in home kitchens rather than banquet halls.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this page, with consistent five-star praise across dishes
  • Cumin lamb and salted egg yolk shrimp repeatedly singled out
  • Good for group meals given the extensive menu
  • Warm, welcoming service described across multiple visits

Worth knowing

  • At least one dish (crispy duck with taro mash) drew a lukewarm review despite overall strong ratings
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,033 · 53rd
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The top-rated pick on this page and the strongest choice if you want home-style Sichuan-leaning Chinese cooking rather than a traditional cart-service dim sum hall.

416 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G7

Yueh Tung Restaurant logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Yueh Tung Restaurant

4.32,230 Google reviews

Yueh Tung Restaurant is a Hakka-style Chinese restaurant on Elizabeth Street known for dishes like chili chicken, garlic wonton noodles and soft shell crab in lobster sauce, distinct from the Cantonese dim sum served at most of the other spots on this list. It has served the neighbourhood for decades and hosts group and family-style bookings well, with reviewers describing it as an under-the-radar Hakka specialist.

What people praise

  • Distinct Hakka-style menu, different from Cantonese dim sum elsewhere on this list
  • Chili chicken repeatedly called out as a standout dish
  • Handles large group bookings gracefully, including 30-plus guest events
  • Long neighbourhood track record with a loyal following

Worth knowing

  • Located on an upper floor with signage some reviewers found hard to spot
  • One recent reviewer described a disappointing dinner with a salty ribs dish
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume2,230 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown61% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The Hakka specialist on this page, worth seeking out specifically if you want something different from Cantonese-style dim sum. Chili chicken and the pork belly baos are the dishes to order.

126 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 1P5

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Toronto dim sum restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a thousand people carries more weight than a similar score from a much smaller base. Recency reflects how recently customers are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dim sum cost in Toronto? (2026)

Based on price-per-person figures reviewers reported across these restaurants, here is what to expect for a dim sum meal in Toronto:

JobTypical price
Casual lunch, a few small dishes$10 to $20 per person
Standard dim sum meal with tea$20 to $40 per person
Larger group order with seafood dishes$40 to $70 per person

Ranges compiled July 2026 from price-per-person figures reported directly in Google reviews for the businesses on this page. Actual pricing varies by dish selection; check each restaurant’s menu for exact prices.

Serving all of Toronto

Most of these dim sum spots cluster in and around Chinatown on Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West, with Grandma Kitchen and GB Hand-Pulled Noodles nearby and Yueh Tung a short walk east on Elizabeth Street. Searching for dim sum near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a dim sum meal

  • Is this cart-style service, or is the menu made to order?
  • How long is the wait for a table on weekend mornings?
  • Can the kitchen accommodate halal, vegetarian, or spice-level requests?
  • Are large group bookings or private rooms available?
  • Which floor or entrance should I look for if the signage is unclear?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dim sum restaurants?

We started from every dim sum restaurant in Toronto with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Toronto restaurant still uses traditional dim sum carts?

Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant is the clearest cart-service option on this page. Rol San Restaurant moved to a made-to-order menu at its current location, though it still serves the same classic dishes.

What is the difference between Yueh Tung and the other restaurants on this list?

Yueh Tung serves Hakka-style Chinese cuisine, which draws on different techniques and dishes than the Cantonese dim sum served at the other restaurants on this page.

The bottom line

Grandma Kitchen is the safe default on rating for a home-style Chinese meal, while Rol San remains the Chinatown institution most people mean when they say dim sum in Toronto. Go early on weekends if you want cart-style service at Dim Sum King, since it draws the biggest crowds.

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