Yan's Kitchen

Feel like home

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have not come to this restaurant for years. Last night, we passed by and give a try again. We ordered 4 dishes. Overall the style has kept as the Huaiyang cuisine. It is authentic. We like the Four happiness bean curd which has strong sauce taste. The wonton soup is also tasty. As we join the membership program and spent certain amount of money, they offer a free decent dish to come next week. Nice!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I love coming to this place for some authentic hometown food! The manu selections can be overwhelming as they have a lot to offer, but i have never had one bad dish here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They service was very bad.The attitude of their employees towards us was very poor . I waited for more than 25 mints and they didn’t allow me to sit their there was not a single chair for waiting persons and at the end i asked them how long it gonna take to get ready they said we dont know i mean waiting 25 mints cost me nothg and i cancelled the order very every very very very poor service and communication

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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It seems like everyone named Yan can cook, supported by the fact that this spot is at full capacity during off-peak hours. I wouldn't mind if they didn't serve you any water, because the amount of juice and soup inside both the pan-fried buns and soup dumplings is ridiculously hydrating. Stuffed with pork, your top teeth are met with a soft, fluffy bun while your bottom teeth crack through the delicately crisp layer seared through the cast iron pan. Inside is a juicy filling of pork with a surprisingly large amount of liquid inside, which is dangerously hot. The soup dumplings are a spectacle of a thin wrapper containing a reservoir of soup and an addictive filling of sweet crab and savory pork, and a dip in the soy vinegar dipping sauce adds a zingy bite. The dark horse was a pleasant surprise, with two distinct layers of jelly made from the gelatin of the pork, each bite littered with tender chunks of pork within a chewier layer that gives off a satisfying snap.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Came here for some Shanghai food and had a good time! The inside is pretty small and the decor inside and outside are quite unique. Food is tasty as well, though expensive if you don't sign up for a VIP type card. But if you do and you spend a certain amount, they give you a free dish if you come back in the next week. Note you're supposed to order by writing on the menus directly and that everything is in Chinese.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Everything was super good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was super good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A hole in the wall. The food was delicious! Super small restaurant and everything is in Chinese. You can request for an English menu but I feel like it doesn’t show everything listed in the Chinese menu. They have a vip card that you can purchase for $20 which gives you discounts on each of the dishes. The servers were nice and tried to explain things to the best of their abilities.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Probably this is the most authentic and delicious Shanghais cuisines outside Shanghai (given that I went to Shanghai more than 100 times)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

It is our favorite restaurant which has very unique and tasty dishes from southern part of China. The price is at the higher end, but they have many yummy dishes that are not available anywhere else in Greater Toronto Area. Everything we ordered was full of flavors, service was consistent, sometimes can be a little slow, the interior and music are vibrant, elegant and pleasant. They recently launched membership, which we signed up, which gives access to cheaper price and afternoon tea options. We are delighted to see the price came down due to the membership option and we will probably go back more often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: shanghai big meat bun 2pc with stew chicken soup 上海大肉包2只配清炖土鸡场, 生煎包 Fried Pork Dumplings, 响油鳝糊, Cherry Pork 樱桃酱汁肉

Food 4/5
Service 3.5/5
Vibe 3/5

Its known for their authentic shanghaiese food, so i decided to give them a try as i was cravings xlb 小笼包 and fatty belly meat 红烧肉.

Def need to make reservation, and its a relatively smaller reso. I would say 4-6 people is max… if more, it will be quite challenging to chitchat.

I would highly recommend their steam pork buns and lobster with spicy and crispy bites 避风塘龙虾. Their stinky tofu, salty duck and pork belly was alright.

Overall 4/5. Greatful i tried them, but not sure ill come back🤣
P.S. their pricing are a bit more expensive than other reso, but they are known for their “authentic” ways for making each dish. So you can be the judge~

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

everything not bad but too expensive. The meat loaf costing over 30 is ridiculous

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

This restaurant is truly a hidden gem in Toronto. Credit to the chef and owner for creating an experience that feels both authentic and nostalgic. Each dish is a perfect reflection of the flavors from Shanghai and Suzhou—genuine tastes you won’t find anywhere else in Eastern Canada. The quality of the food alone could hold its own in China. Beyond the food, the service is impeccable, with thoughtful touches that really elevate the experience. The staff continuously refills your teapot and refreshes your bone plate midway through the meal. Fresh flowers adorn the table, adding a beautiful, personal touch. These details set this place apart from other Chinese restaurants.
P.s. I enjoy the artistic calligraphy menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic Shanghai Nanjing cuisine in Toronto. The stewed meatball is the best dish for tonight (showed at the corner of second image) it is gone too fast on the table and everyone loves it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5