Wok Theory
Cantonese, Chinese in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto
Part of Kensington Market and Chinatown
#2,335 in Toronto. 56 Redditors across 94 mentions, Oct 2023 to Aug 2026.
What Reddit says
A newer Chinatown spot on Dundas West with a modern look and traditional-style Cantonese cooking. Redditors praise the steamed BBQ pork buns and crispy shrimp rice rolls. One says it beats the rest of Chinatown but not Markham.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 6.6Dim Sum26 RedditorsWorth trying
- Fried Rice2 Redditors
- Brunch1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“their steamed bbq pork buns can be excellent to very good and I like their steamed red rice rolls filled with crispies and shrimp”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “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) “it looks very modern but the food is old school good”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Except wok theory. That place is shit.”
Disliked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Wok Theory. Was taken by Chinese friends. Has a contemporary vibe.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Wok Theory (which is my new fave instead of Rol San because it's less busy but genuinely just better)”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Not as good as Markham, but better quality than the rest of Chinatown.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The One, Yu Seafood, Casa Victoria Moon Palace and Wok Theory are decent options”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Wok Theory is another good one on Dundas near Spadina.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Oct 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Dim sum king, rosewood, wok theory, and pearl are your best bets for that.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Wok Theroy”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Probably your favourite restaurant in Chinatown: taste of China, wok theory, new sky”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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