Yan Dining Room
195 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C8, Canada
Website: https://www.exploretock.com/hong-shing-toronto/experience/497911/yan-dining-room
Yan Dining Room in Toronto is a 4.6-star Chinese restaurant with 65 Google reviews, known for Signature Broth and Shaobing with Smoky Eggplant Dip.
Why we love it
- Neo-Chinese with Canadian influence
- Intimate setting, chef storytelling, seasonal tasting menu
- Attentive service with warm hospitality
- Neo-Chinese with Canadian influence
- Located nearby
- Intimate setting, chef storytelling, seasonal tasting menu
- Attentive service with warm hospitality
What to Order
Signature Broth
This delicate and complex broth often starts the meal, setting a comforting tone with its nuanced flavors.
"a signature broth that opens every meal, always delicate, comforting, and complex."
Sharon Lam
Shaobing with Smoky Eggplant Dip
A standout bread course featuring a flavorful, aromatic flatbread paired with a rich, smoky eggplant dip.
"My personal favorite to my surprise was the shaobing with the smoky eggplant dip and the aromatic rice, which is essential lard rice."
Mary Lee
Clam Broth with Noodles and Pork Belly
A deeply flavorful and strong broth with noodles, often featuring tender pork belly and a single clam.
"The clam noodles. It was very flavourful and strong. Could have drank that broth. We all liked it. I only got one clam."
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Drunken Oyster
A salty and invigorating shot, often served as part of the cold snacks, providing a jolt of flavor.
"The drunken oyster shot was really salty but a good jolt."
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Sichuan Southern Fried Chicken
A unique take on fried chicken, featuring a blend of spicy mala sauce and peppercorn gravy, offering a dynamic flavor profile.
"sichuan southern fried chicken (the sauces of the spicy mala sauce and peppercorn gravy mixed very well together and was unique. It felt like I was experiencing the hot summer after cold winter ( after eating the sourness of the cold suan cai)"
Stephanie Choi
Baijiu Cocktail Pairing
A curated selection of cocktails featuring baijiu, expertly chosen to complement each course of the tasting menu.
"I’ve done the baijiu cocktail pairing a few times now, and I’m always struck by how seamlessly it complements the food."
Sharon Lam
Inside Scoop
- The menu changes monthly, so expect a new experience with each visit.
- Chef Eva shares the story and heritage behind each dish, enhancing the dining experience.
- The dining room is cozy and intimate, often leading to communal seating and a lively atmosphere.
- Be prepared for a multi-hour dining experience, typically lasting over 3 hours.
- Reservations are highly sought after and can be difficult to secure.