Swatow Restaurant

Classic Chinatown spot known for massive portions of Hong Kong-style Chinese food served fast and late. The dining room is always full, the waitstaff are efficient to the point of legendary terseness, and the food is excellent.

Classic Chinatown spot known for massive portions of Hong Kong-style Chinese food served fast and late. The dining room is always full, the waitstaff are efficient to the point of legendary terseness, and the food is excellent.

Area: Chinatown · Address: 309 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2E8 · Hours: Until 3am weekends

What to expect

Loud, family-style, satisfying

Local tip

The shrimp dumplings and beef fried rice are the move. Come with a group — portions are designed for sharing. The restaurant fills up fast after midnight on weekends, so arrive before 1am or be prepared to wait.

Getting there

510 Spadina streetcar northbound from King or Queen, get off at Dundas. The restaurant is on Spadina just south of Dundas.

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