Dumpling House Restaurant
Chinese, Cantonese in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto
Part of Kensington Market and Chinatown
#203 in Toronto. 83 Redditors across 119 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
A Chinatown institution on Spadina, best known for pan-fried dumplings (guo tie) and the wood ear salad. Redditors often name it their top pick for dumplings. It is reportedly cash only.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 8.3Dumplings#10 for dumplings in TorontoWorth trying
- Soup Dumplings (XLB)5 Redditors
- Hot and Sour Soup2 Redditors
- Salads & Bowls1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I had so many great meals: Lunch Lady, Mamakas Taverna, Sunnys Chinese, Mhel, Dumpling House, Dim Sum King, Beast Pizza.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Dumpling House is very hit and miss lately, but great for stocking up on bags of frozen dumplings to cook at home.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Dumpling House on Spadina has freshly made pan-fried dumplings, they come attached with the lattice in the shape of the pan, super fun to eat.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “One of the best places for 锅贴 in the known world, inside or ourside of China.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Dumpling House (cash only IIRC), Swatow, House of Gourmet, Hong Kong Bistro Cafe.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “the skirt game is top tier”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I'm so boring when I go to Dumpling House, always get the same thing. Pan fried pork and shrimp, and the Zha Jiang noodles.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I can’t quit their garlic eggplant or cucumber salad”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Just went to dumpling house after :)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Dumpling House pan fried dumpling on the other hand was so small and sad.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Dumpling House (Spadina and Dundas)”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “even the rat thing wasn’t enough to turn me off their incredible dumplings”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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