Mom's got you covered. When looking for value, Mom's Pan-Fried Bun is the spot. It's packed including with students. And while pan-fried buns & soup dumplings are on the menu, noodles are surprisingly good. Plus a variety of fried chicken wings and apps ranging from spicy seaweed to crispy tilapia. The tomato-based noodle soup is piping hot and comes with a crispy pork cutlet. The cutlet does soften quick while soaking up the soup. But you can also pick between their braised beef noodle soup or their house beef soup with tripe, beef rolls & a smaller pork cutlet for $9.99. The noodles are nice & chewy and bowl portions are fair for lunch. You can also add 6 wings in a crunch batter for $6.99 that come in unique flavours ranging from black truffle cream to honey cheese. This spot manages to fit in good number of seats for a small restaurant and is well-staffed with attentive waitresses. You can also see the action in the back kitchen although dishes have occasionally taken a while to arrive for our meal. I don't recommend the hot tea here. Skip it or hit it? It's a good meal spot to hit up if you're looking for affordable noodles & bites. read more

Mom's Pan-Fried Buns - Mom's Pan Fried Buns - truffle cream chicken wings - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Very underrated -- but we don't gate keep! Really great dumplings, wings, and noodles. Lots of seating and quick and simple service. Right off Dundas and Spadina, it's a perfect weekend meal especially on a cold day. Get your dumpling on! read more

Mom's Pan-Fried Buns - Braised beef buns - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Small place, I've always loved their JUICY buns and crispy braised pork "burger". The ladies behind the glass hand pleat every bun. The braised pork is out of this world. The crispy "burger" hits the spot. Deliiiiiiiiiicious. Park your Carb Conscience at the door when entering! (It's always busy, the place is small and it's inexpensive. They work hard to churn out the food - patience is required). read more

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Big portions and cheap prices - this place is GREAT value. Most items are very shareable for two people and under or around $10 for a main. Even the silky tofu dessert was $3 (shareable among 2 people) which is insane value. read more

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This place is such a blessing in the heart of downtown. They have other locations too which is great! Everything on their menu is under $10 and in today's economy I think that's such a deal. The service is welcoming and fast and the interior is also cozy. We ordered a lot of stuff and still spent less than $30 per person. Got the pork buns, pork soup dumplings, curry fish balls, crispy spicy pork, soup noodles and pork belly fried rice and everything was super delicious. The only dish that could have used a little more spice and seasoning was the crispy pork dish. My favourite were the curry fish balls and the soup dumplings. Both were delicious! read more

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What a hidden gem! Food: 5/5 Everything was delicious and super cheap. What more can you ask for? Portion sizes were huge also, had leftovers for the next day. Service: 5/5 The server was very friendly. She also remembers you if you come often. She remembered my friend. You order on phone so no need to wait on server. Ambiance: 5/5 The inside was really clean and huge! I couldn't find anything wrong. So well deserved rating and I'd definitely return and recommend to others! read more

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We chose this place because it had good reviews and the prices are very cheap. It's conveniently located near Eaton Centre and OCAD, so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant was pretty packed when we went, but the food came out very quickly. I suspect a lot of the dishes are pre-prepared and just heated up, but honestly, I'm not complaining given the price. Everything we tried was tasty -- the dumplings and noodles were juicy and flavorful, and the portions were satisfying. For the price point, it's a great value. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a quick, affordable bite in the area, and I'll happily come back next time I visit OCAD. read more

Mom's Pan-Fried Buns - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've had a chance now to try several items on the menu and so far it hasn't disappointed. And when you consider the price point, they totally provide amazing value for what you get. For the equivalent of price of some fast food combo, you're getting a tasty meal. They're also pretty quick all things considered. It's not quite the same as Xi'an Famous in New York, but very similar and if you consider the exchange rate you're paying significantly less. I wouldn't mind if they kicked up the spice levels a bit more (and I'm not even a spicy guy), or at least provide that option, but that's really my only nit pick. It's a busy place and not that big, so act accordingly. read more

During the recent heatwave, my friend recommended this spot for a bowl of mango sago, though she mentioned the buns here are also tasty. We came for early dinner around 3:30pm, and even so, there was a decent number of folks ordering to-go. The interior wall design has cute cartoons of the restaurant's namesake mama and her bun-shaped head next to Chinese and English quotes such as "爱心制造" ("Made with love") and "饭做好啦" ("The meal is prepared"). In the background, 90s Cantopop from artists like Alan Tam and Jacky Cheung can be heard. Basically it genuinely felt a lot like home. Up to that point I wasn't homesick, though the thought may have crept in a bit. As expected, the sago came out lickety-split and was a refreshing way to cool off. I ordered a bowl of Shan Xi Cold Noodles which had a chilled soy, vinegar, and sesame oil sauce with julienned cucumber and pieces of wheat gluten. While portion-wise it was kinda small, the flavors came together perfectly, and I'm drooling just thinking about it. Next we shared the braised pork buns, freshly steamed and oozing with juicy filling. Without a doubt another solid choice. Lastly, we ordered some grilled Squid Skewers and a plate of Deep Fried Rice Cakes with Brown Sugar Syrup, both of which were delightful snacks. To top it off, the food was decently priced and came out reasonably quick. What more could you ask for? read more

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Small place. Quick service. The pan fried buns were good and enough for 2 persons. In the end, l got stickers too !!! read more

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Authentic, fast and cheerful dinner spot focussed on small Chinese dishes meant to be shared. Order a variety to get a range of flavours and textures. We got the pan fried buns, beef patty, fried milk, and a soya milk to wash it all down. Everything came quickly and was piping hot and delicious. Definitely get the pan fried buns as that is their signature dish and it is executed very well. Service is fast and upbeat, but generally friendly. read more

Walked by and saw it was crowded so decided to eat lunch here. Theres not a lot of seating but we only had to wait for a few minutes to be seated on a Friday afternoon. You scan the QR code on the table to see the menu and place your order. It is convenient to add items to your tab this way. Lots of variety on the menu and we ordered dishes to share. We tried the popcorn chicken, pork pan fried buns, chinese pork burger, squid skewers, pork intestines in garlic sauce, pan fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, and soy milk. Favorites were the pork pan fried buns and squid skewers! Really good prices and great way to try a lot of different dishes. read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon, and while the restaurant was quite busy, we didn't have to wait long for a table; the service was fast and efficient. We ordered the braised pork buns, red bean pie, deep-fried rice cake with brown sugar syrup, and the beef pie. Everything was delicious, but the standout dish was definitely the braised pork pan-fried buns which was perfectly crisp on the outside and juicy inside. Service was friendly and quick throughout the meal. Overall, this spot is a great choice for a quick, affordable, and delicious meal in downtown. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic flavors and efficient service! read more

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I happened up on this place based on yelp reviews. I wasn't sure what to think at first, it's a a clashing experience of self service and table service. I was greeted and seated at a table, then scanned the QR code to order. A couple of water was dropped off by one of the runners and I was asked if I wanted another beverage. Tables are not set; there are containers of chopsticks, spoons, and other accoutrement on each table. I was provided one napkin and needed to ask for more, which it seemed they were a bit hesitant to provide but noodle soup is a messy dish! I ordered the scallion pancake ($3), soup dumplings ($7), braised beef noodle soup ($10). It took about 12 or 15 minutes before food started arriving. The scallop pancake came first, then a few minutes later the dumplings and noodles arrived. All were piping hot. The scallion pancake was perfect, crispy and full of flavor. The soup dumplings were average, not bad, but nothing amazing and I thought they were a bit too sticky to pick up easily. I enjoyed the beef noodle soup, although I have forgotten how tricky it can be to eat those kinds of dishes neatly! There was plenty of beef in the dish and delicious homemade noodles. It wasn't too salty, which can be often the case. A server came through occasionally with a pitcher to fill up water cups, and another dropped off a check. I used the app to pay and was on my way. read more

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Right along Dundas Street in the heart of downtown, this fast growing chain does not disappoint! No wait at all on a weekday evening, and they have a nice ordering system where you can scan the QR code on the table and order your meal and see the prices and photos (in Chinese and English). We ordered a soup noodle item each, and they are great value at $9.99, as it will leave you full on its own (or you can share!). I had the classic beef noodle soup, and it came with lots of variety of cuts with a lot of protein (ie. Beef tripe, sliced beef, beef/pork cutlet?). The soup was very light and not too salty, and paired well with the rest of the dish. The pan fried buns are the specialty, at 4 for $7.99 we tried the braised beef one. Very juicy and moist buns, as expected! Also had the honey garlic chicken wings, it came with 6 pieces and was okay. Not very meaty but satisfying if you're craving wings! The star would be the classic beef noodles, and would definitely be back to try the other dishes! read more

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Got a couple items to go for lunch. Service was fast and friendly. A02 pork pan fried bun and E8 Red Bean Pastry. The bun was not that warm, subsequently reflecting on a less flavourful experience. I had the red bean pastry after the buns, and it was still piping hot. It was tasty, not too sweet. The difference between A01 and A02: A01 has chives while A02 does not. Nice cozy spot for a quick meal. read more

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Came here for lunch today. We were lucky to get the last table and then there was a small line up and a steady stream of customers after us. The restaurant itself was bright and cheerful. Also can't complain about the service. Even thought the restaurant was pretty busy, we were well taken care of. Now on to the food - it is reasonably priced and you will be full. I ordered the pork pan fried buns (best dish out of everything we ate). We also got the original noodles, popcorn chicken (both good) and pork and chive dumplings (average). I will return and try some of the other dishes on their menu. read more

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I love this restaurant! their noodles are actually my favourite, it's cooked really well and has a great sauce. the wings are also very crispy. the buns are pretty good as well. I like their prices as well. read more

Very clean. All table has sanitizers. All menus on resonable price. Haven't tried their dumplings or buns yet. Will be back for them soon. Had glass noodle mala style instestine soup. Extremely salty & had to add 1 cup of hot water. Intestine & noodle themseleves were very delicious though. read more

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Bustling dumpling spot-we were lucky to get a spot right away when we came in for a snack. The signature pan fried dumplings are tasty and the tofu dessert was top notch. Service fast and efficient and you pay at the cashier when you are done. Great little spot and would come in again! read more

Mom's Pan-Fried Buns - Pan fried buns (2 out of a dish that contains 4) and tofu dessert - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I tried the scallion pancake, popcorn chicken, fried tofu, classic beef noodle, pan-fried dumplings, seaweed egg drop soup, and pan-fried buns. I would recommend the scallion pancake, popcorn chicken, beef noodle, pan-fried buns, and pan-fried dumplings. I found the fried tofu to be quite salty (overly seasoned). The seaweed egg drop soup is pretty good, but if you're getting the beef noodle soup, it is not necessary. There are condiments of black vinegar and chili oil available. The service is fast, the interior is clean, and the prices are excellent! You can definitely get a very filling meal here for under $15 each. Definitely one of the best cheap eats in downtown Toronto. read more

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It's always Dumpling Szn at @momspanfriedbun 185 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C7 I had the Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (6 pcs for $6.99 is quite a steal!) & the Mom's Pan Fried Bun (4 pcs for $7.50). The Moms is HUGE, I could barely finish 2 let alone 4! Overall the pork fillings are delicious, quick speedy service. The store can get busy during the lunch rush hour. Def looking forward to try the soup dumplings! read more

Mom's Pan-Fried Buns - Pan fried buns - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The service was great, my water was always refilled. The food was delicious. I thought that it tastes great but the pork burger was sweet and I only ate half which was enough. My friend had the other half. The prices are great and the food tastes good. The crunch on everything especially the pancake was so good. I'm so excited to come back there are many other menu items I'd like to try. read more

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Giving Mom's five stars even though not everything was perfect. The signature pan fried buns we had were perfect. We had the savory buns (A01) and they were so soft on the top and crisp on the bottom and the filling was so tasty. A very different type of filling to a dumpling. It's going to be hard not to go right back there this week sometime. There are two types of buns but we only tried the one. We also had the Xiguan Chinese Meat Sandwich and that was a disappointment. The dough was dry and there wasn't nearly enough filling. It was very lack-luster. We should have had a meat pie instead. We drowned our sorrows in another order of Pan Fried Buns and they washed away our disappointment. It's a fun bright spot that was very busy on a Sunday morning. Matter of fact, the reason we walked in here in the first place was because it was busy. Highly recommended. read more

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No frills, affordable, and authentic Asian food with a real grandma making your food in the kitchen! It's a bit of a wait so it's recommended to call in a pick-up. The chinese chive pie was my favorite. I haven't been back to Asia in ages but that's what I think of when I'm thinking of a true breakfast back in Taiwan. I had to come back twice during my 3 day trip for this. Not just the taste but they also nailed the texture of the food. Coming here before my marathon was one of the best stops I made in terms of carb loading.. read more

Fast service, super clean inside, and helpful staff. Pork buns were great. Dumplings were just ok. Prices were decent. read more

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I had noticed this restaurant since I came to Toronto in 2022. I finally got a chance to get its Pan-Fried Buns today. Unfortunately, maybe because I had anticipated it for too long and I had a too high expectation, it kind of disappointed me. I can only give it 3. I think it's too expensive considering its taste was so-so. The buns were too soft for me, I prefered more chewy buns. read more

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This shop really hits hard with nostalgia with its simple canteen-style dining area. The service has all the signs of a family-owned establishment, it was warm and attentive, albeit sometimes chaotic. But all in an efficient manner. The food was tasty and well-priced. We got the Savoury Pan Fried Buns - the filling inside felt small at first, but after a few more bites I started to feel it was well balanced with the fluffiness of the bun. The bun had that slight hint of sweetness that is reminiscent of the flavours of home. We also got the Spicy & Sour Noodles with Pork Intestines, Preserved Mustard Pickle Meat Patty, Fried Chicken Wings sweet chili flavour. All were good for the price point. read more

Mom's Pan-Fried Buns - Savoury Pan Fried Buns - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

3.5 bc of undercooked pork in buns, health risk! Great place to stop by for a quick lunch. Literally a hole in the wall! Got both flavors of the pan-fried bun, but beware, some might be undercooked! They quickly replaced undercooked batch with new one, but risky if you're pregnant! I enjoyed them but my husband thought it was too doughy, not enough filling. Also tried the bean curd and seaweed salad side dishes, sizable portions and delicious. The vinegary-ness pairs well with the buns. read more

Food is yummy, I ordered a seaweed egg soup and beef rice, both taste really good. If the beef rice can come with some sauce, that will be perfect! read more

I expect sheng jian bao (SJB) 's skin to have a crisp, golden brown bottom that gradually tapers to a soft, sealed tender dough. The SJB did a great job with this. However, peeling the skin open, there was no juice - the juice was soaked into the wrapping. I wanted to be greeted by a small pool of broth around the meat. The taste is well-balanced but too strong (soy sauce?) for my liking. I also tried "steamed soup dumpling". From the picture on the menu, I thought it would be Xiao Long Bao (thinner skin dumpling wrapped with plenty of soup and meat), but what I got was merely steamed bao (baozi) with thick yeast dough and no visible soup inside. The food was tasty for sure, but not for my liking. read more

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We ordered the following for takeout: 1. Pan-Fried Dumplings (6 for $5.50) 2. Signature Pan-Fried Pork Buns (6 for $9.50) 3. Coconut & Purple Rice Congee ($6.99) We happened to use a Fantuan coupon to get $13 off our order so the total was only $8.99 after the $13 coupon. What a great price! The 3 dishes were more than enough for 2 adults and one child. All dishes were very tasty. The Pan-Fried Dumplings came with a little container of vinegar. The staff are friendly and the main person can speak English. This restaurant used to be called "Impression 1915" but is now known as "老娘水煎包 Pan-Fried Buns" or "Mom's Pan-Fried Dumplings". The restaurant is owned by the "1915 Lan Zhou Ramen" restaurant 2 doors west. One wall still has "1915" on it. There are a few tables and counter seating. There is no free WiFi but the "1915" free WiFi can be used. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There is street parking and parking garages nearby. Review 2022-016 You can also find me on Instagram @chuan_chee. Thanks. read more

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3.5 stars. Small place located in Downtown Toronto (good for couples, not great for big groups). Menu is simple to look through and the shop is cute. Tried the A2 buns (which we were told are the classic panfried buns, rather than A1) as well as a cold noodle dish. The cold noodle dish was delicious (but the noodles could have been a little colder). The buns were really light and fluffy, but reminded me too much of regular steamed baos (there wasn't enough crisp that I was expecting) and they did not have soup inside which is what I was hoping for. Prices are very fair. read more

I think this spot is fairly new as it was my first time seeing it (I could be wrong). Moms pan fried buns is a local spot that serves a variety a comfort food from wontons, congee, pancakes, their signature pan fried buns and more! The servers were quite friendly and helped us deciding what to order. Seats are fairly limited as it's a small restaurant, so be prepared that you may have to wait - especially if you come during prime dinner time. I noticed they offer delivery as I've seen many delivery drivers coming in. The kitchen is open concept, and it was really cool to see them frying the buns in a huge wok. The signature mom pan fried buns were so definitely my favourite! The hun was very soft, and the pork inside was very juicy, tender as well. The wontons were good, but the soup was the star of this dish - I couldn't stop slurping it. Black sesame lovers will enjoy their black sesame lava patty - not too sweet, perfect for dessert. IG: Ayenomz read more

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They get 3.5 stars. Got the pan fried buns. The buns were soft & fluffy on top & crispy on the bottom. The meat was pretty tasty. There was a lot of hollow space in them though. The sauces were decent: vinegar & szechuan sauce. read more

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I was so excited to try this new Bao place! Got a few items to go. Unfortunately, we saw the server touch raw pork while cooking, and then touch our take out containers without cleaning their hands. Not a great impression on cleanliness... Flavour was okay, but a bit greasier than I'd like. The pan-fried crispiness was nice, and the inside of the bun and dumplings were juicy. The dumpling skins were a bit thick. The surprise highlight was the dessert: black sesame patty! Very flavourful and tasty! read more

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I visited here once and it's a great place to get takeout! Will definitely try out more items on their menu in the future. Food: I only had the Signature pan-fried pork bun. The buns are of the steamed bun kind. They are white and, pillowy with a bit of a bounce to them absorbing the juices of the pork inside. The pork filling was flavourful. The fried bottom added some caramelization notes to the bun which made it tastier. The buns were accompanied by house-made vinegar dipping sauce which complemented well. Service/atmosphere: As the name suggests, you can feel a mother's love in their preparation and cooking. Pan-steaming and frying the buns for best results take time so do have patience. From what I can remember, there are two tables that can seat 2 people each and some bar seats along the wall. A couple of minutes walk east from St. Patrick Station! read more

Food is amazing ambiance is good service is okay i will re commend this resto for sure and ofcourse very affordable price

I heard some buzz about this place. I think there are 2 locations. I was in the area, so I popped with no expectations or idea what the food was about... beside having fried buns from mom. This location is small with about 9 tables. Its decor is simple and causal. Since the buzz is about the Pan-Fried buns, i placed an order for 1 "Juicy" & 1 "Savouy" Pan-Fried buns. I also got an order of the Chinese chive and beef pie. They don't have any diet/sugar-free pop, so I got a light (unsweetened) soya milk drink. So, although I'm Chinese, I'm sadly considered a "CBC" (Canadian Born/Raised Chinese) or what the Chinese folk that immigrated here call "Jook-sing" (it's derogatory term which basically implies you're a disgrace for not knowing cultural well)... I tell you this because I've never had these pan-fried buns before, and I don't know if there is a proper way to eat them. So when the buns arrived, it came with no dipping sauce, so I ate them as is. I'm used to eating dumplings with soya sauce, red or black vinegar, or some kind of chili pepper sauce. Maybe this is why I didn't enjoy the buns. Too me, it lacked flavour. The texture was OK, it had a crispy bottom, slight chew, and the pork filling was good. The buns itself was a good size, about 2 inches across. Disappointed with the Pan-Fried buns, I was hoping that the Chinese pies would redeem this meal. Unfortunately, I have to say the pies while crispy and generous with the portions also fell short in the flavour department. Bland is how I found everything so far. So, the Cumin Chicken arrives. The chicken looks delicious! Golden, crispy, and they looked seasoned! BUT alas, they are under seasoned and too me a bit under cooked. If you look at one of the photos I posted, you can see the chicken bone is a dark reddish-purple colour. That too me, my friends is raw-ish. Some people will say this is just the result of the chicken being marinaded. Maybe, but it also tasted a bit raw-ish to me. I like the chicken bones to be "cooked white bone" colour. The one positive thing about this food adventure is that the service was exceptional. The waitress was attentive and so polite. Overall, I was disappointed with food. Maybe I'll try their other location in the future for comparison. I might also ask them if their is a proper way of eating this style of buns. read more

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I've been here a couple times for takeout and always had a great experience. I love the Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Bun and the Savoury Pan-Fried Bun, both are delicious and bursting with flavour. They come with three sauces, including a chilli oil, so pouring the sauces in the bun just make it even more amazing. Recently I tried the Shan Xi Cold Noodle and it was fantastic as well. The prices are quite reasonable here so I was able to get all three dishes I mentioned for under $30, which is enough for two people. I'll definitely be back for more pan-fried buns soon! read more