#825 in Toronto. 42 Redditors across 67 mentions, Dec 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Affordable Chinese spot on Spadina known for dumplings and buns, with most items under $12. Redditors like the roomy seating and table service, and suggest it as an alternative to Rol San.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 6.8Soup Dumplings (XLB)#7 for soup dumplings (XLB) in TorontoWorth trying
- Dumplings3 Redditors
- Burgers1 Redditor
- Hand-Pulled Noodles1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Wok Theory, Dim Sum King, Mom's Pan Fried Buns, August 8, Rosewood are great alternatives to Rol San.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Definitely a great value for the quality and comfortable space.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Mom's Pan Fried Bun is cheap and legit.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “For inexpensive Chinese dumplings, bais and other eats there’s Mom’s Pan Fried Buns location on Spadina. Plenty of seating.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Their actual Pan Fried Buns are amazing, and so are many of the other items on their menu...Just not the XLB”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Nov 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Mom’s Pan Fried Buns on Spadina is pretty good.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bao House and Mom's Pan Fried Buns”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Moms pan fried bun is my go to. Very cheap but big portions.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I love mom's pan fried buns, I end up going there at least once a week.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “at Mom’s for just a tiny bit more expensive, the environment is way more comfortable and full table service.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “House Of Gourmet, Mom's Pan-Fried Bun, Tang's Lamb and Beef”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Mom's Pan-Fried Bun 老娘水煎包 is great for sit down dining.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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