I thought I had reviewed this Chinese restaurant already, but turns out I haven't so far. So these pics are a combination of my last two visits. Both times were for lunch, and there was a large party both times. It was also a treat for me to show for the first time my Texas-based niece and nephew one of my favourite Chinatown places in Toronto. We were seated very quickly, despite the lunch rush. Very clean tables and floors, and a well-lit area. Since there were eight of us, we got the round table with a lazy Susan. We started with the chicken and corn soup, which heated us up quickly on a chilly January day. Then the dim sun arrived in numbers, from the delectable Har Gow, the scrumptious Siu Mai, the tasty deep-fried squid tentacles, the texture of the curried cuttlefish, and the interesting mouth-feel of chicken feet. Sizzling plates of beef in black bean sauce and shrimp/scallops in a Szechuan sauce were just epic, arriving to the table in a scathing aroma that made my mouth water. We had to balance all that great protein with some savoury Gai Lan, sautéed in garlic. All in all, we arrived in cold spirits, but left with full bellies! Thanks for showing my niece and nephew one of the best establishments on Spadina! read more

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First time visiting the new location since they moved and the place is quite large. They have all the staple dim sum items you would expect. Portions were well sized and food was super hot in temperature and stayed warm. Great place in general for all day dimsum, went at 2pm and there was no wait. Only thing I was not a fan of was the auto service charge for just a table of 3. Price wise is also on the expensive side, would expect to average $20-30/person read more

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I was on a walk today. When I lived in toronto Rol San was my favourite dim sum place and I went often. I hadn't been since it moved across the street so knew I had to complete my toronto visit with a lunch here. Staff was super friendly and efficient. It was steady busy and I loved listening to all the conversations going on around me. I ordered my 3 favourites and they did not disappoint. Made my toronto trip complete read more

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Not very flavourful. I ended up just going with the black bean veggie noodles. I know it's a dim sum place but I was with a group who mostly eat pork and I don't so I chose among the limited options. Huge portions but I won't be back. No salt or seasoning. I found the food bland. read more

Rol San - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A decent dim sum spot with a staple amount of variety when it comes to choices for what to get. As for the wait time, it definitely could've been improved. The decor and overall atmosphere was decent, but seemed like it wasn't as clean as it could've been (waited a long time to reset tables). read more

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First walked in and got a table for 2 right away. It took them about 5 minutes to take our order, so everything was going fine at first, even though I felt like they could've been a bit more welcoming. After ordering, I felt like the food was a little overpriced, but nothing crazy. The noodles were a bit dry and crunchy, but everything else was good until I found rotten green peppers. I was honestly disappointed. I get that it could've been an honest mistake, but they really need to pay more attention. What really annoyed me was the tip. They added it in without mentioning it at all, and it definitely wasn't worth it since the only time we talked to the waiter was when they took our order and when we paid no check-ups or anything. The total was $64 including their tip, and I gave $70. If I didn't ask for my receipt, I never would've gotten the change back and honestly it just made me feel like I was getting scammed. read more

Rol San - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Late night eats here always hit the spot Service is quick so expect be in and out quickly. i used to come here all the time after the club so it brings back a lot of memories that I don't really remember. Don't expect 5 star food and service but this definitely satisfies your belly after a long night if drinking I would consider this a late night staple and part of the post bar/club Toronto culture read more

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We enjoyed every dish we ordered (see menu), and the only "average" dish was the look funn (diced beef and preserved vegetables in rice rolls) dish. Generous filling, but average sauce. The spareribs with black bean, seafood dim sum (upscaled version of har gow), sticky rice with Lup cheong and minced pork in lotus leaf (aromatic, too!), soup dumpling (yummy ginger highlighted xiao long bao), bamboo fungus with mixed mushroom dumpling, beef tripe with ginger and scallions (first time eating tripe and it was tender and flavorful!), were all absolutely winner dishes!! The restrooms are clean but are downstairs though, with ample railings on both sides keep you safe. Service was terrific, and even the tea was yummy. Top it off with the requisite fortune cookie and we were stuffed! read more

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My visit to Rol San was fantastic! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a lively and welcoming atmosphere that set the tone for the meal. The service was exceptional attentive, friendly, and quick, making sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot-on, with fresh ingredients and beautifully balanced dishes. I highly recommend it for anyone craving authentic and mouth-watering dim sum. It was truly a great dining experience! read more

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The last time we came was at their old location across the street. I remember thinking at the time that I couldn't understand why this place is so popular and I walked away today thinking the same. Tried the har gow, siu mai, fried squid, veg rice roll, sesame paste balls, and saute beef rice noodle. The tea is one choice only. Everything just lacked umami flavour. The Har gow is missing the sweet and lightly savory shrimp flavour. The rice roll texture was good but filling was lackluster. The noodles were quite one dimensionally salty. I'm surprised people mention the squid tentacles, they are very ok. The best things were the black sesame paste balls. I would say that it's not bad, but it's also not good and there are too many other places nearby to spend a meal that you don't find tasty. There is plenty of seating, service is prompt, prices are about 50 cents more per dish here, and a 15% tip is already included. read more

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I came here with 3 other people to have dim sum. We showed up on a weekday and was pleasantly surprised that no reservation was needed unlike Vancouver. We were recommended by colleagues to have dim sum here. The dim sum doesn't disappoint. We ordered 12 items and every items were fresh and delicious. Prices were all very reasonable. It came to $33 per person including tips and tax. The shumai, shrimp dumplings and rice rolls were my favorite. The decor of the place was very modern and clean. The staff were friendly. They serve dim sum all day to my surprise. Parking is tricky to find in the area. We came here by Uber. read more

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I dined at Rol San on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 10 pm. Where I'm from, there's no decent dim sum restaurants, let alone one that serves until 12-3 am. So after a long day without a proper meal, Rol San being able to serve dim sum at late hours surely hit the spot. I ordered a couple of staple dim sum plates that I usually order when I go to a dim sum place such as the steam shrimp dumpling (har gow), pork and shrimp dimpling (shiu mai), and shrimp rice rolls. The size of the har gow was almost twice the size I usually get in the U.S. and had a lot of shrimp. The shiu mai tasted well-seasoned and fresh. The shrimp rice rolls tasted pretty standard and comparable to all the dim sum restaurants I've been to. The only disappointing dish was the bbq pork (char siu). They didn't look like the picture on the menu as the pork was sliced more thinly and was bathing in a thick soy sauce (probably to compensate for the dryness of the pork resulting from sitting in the warmer all day). It didn't taste bad, just not as good if it was eaten earlier in the day. Service was decent. The restaurant got even busier after we got our food, which was surprising for a late Sunday night. But the attentiveness never wavered. Overall, Rol San succeeds in delivering decent dim sum at convenient late nights with good service. I would recommend Rol San if you're craving for authentic dim sum for second dinner! read more

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It's very good, but the issue comes with the size of the location, and wait times can very. I was lucky that there was a table available. I overheard that some people were looking at a half hour wait. It's not the place to lounge after your meal. It can be loud. I would have given it 5 star but the har gow was over cooked, and sort of fell apart. read more

Rol San - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Has a good spice. Food is expensive for no reason, it tastes like it's from the ready to go section from T&T or Loblaws. The automatic tip is insane. read more

Late night dimsum just hits different. This place is great, you can expect a bit of a wait especially on the weekend, but you come here and sit with however many friends you can squeeze or by yourself and its just casual, but very clean. The servers are quite nice and you don't have the anxiety of possibly dishonor any Cantonese ancestors under the pressure of ordering. Sadly my appetite wasn't up to par, but I still had a find experience of this place. The wonton noodle soup was a great portion, with lots of noodles and had a distinct medium shrimp flavor. I think my favorite was the tofu actually, and if I was feeling better I would've definitely eaten more. It is on the pricier side for dimsum, but their portions are big. Only thing is that the options seem more limited than your typical dimsum, but the ambiance makes up for it. read more

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I had not been back here for years. But I find the food isn't what it used to be. The service is the same if not maybe a bit slower. The ambiance doesn't give me the same vibes as the old location. read more

Good place for dim sum and I would give a 4/5 but one dish was so bad (hot and sour soup) that I had to deduct 1 star. Pork dumpling with shrimp shumai- good flavor for the shu mai. Slightly dry but it is expected as it is steamed. 4/5 Shrimp har gow- a bit sticky but respectable for a har gow option. Prefer the shumai. 3/5 Pan fried beef short ribs- great option for a dim sum place as this is never on any dim sum menu! The seasoning is a steak salt/pepper so it tastes more traditional vs Asian type flavors. 5/5 Pan fried turnip cake- good crunch on the outside and soft/tapioca ish consistency on the inside. 4/5 Hot and sour soup- per my initial comment this dish tainted an overall good experience. The soup had a strong pour of vinegar that made it inedible. The foul smell almost ruined everyone's appetite at the table. 0/5 read more

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This is the place I visit whenever I think of dim sum and Chinese cuisine. There are many different types of dim sum and it's good to share with your party. My favorite is shrimp dumpling and shiu mai. Other dishes are also good. Employees are kind and explain enough when I asked about unfamiliar menu. Although the place is large and have many tables, there are many people on weekends, so it is better to visit early because there may be waiting during peak times. read more

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If you are like me, before you go on a trip you research places to eat, check them on Yelp, and you bookmark them. In this case, I also viewed IG clips of Toronto chefs being asked what their fave ______ restaurant is, and one of them said RS for dim sum. Its located in Chinatown on Spadina. We ordered the basics, and all of the items were large and inexpensive. The taste was very good too esp the lo mai gai. Regarding the ambiance, its your basic yum cha house. I think most places have gone to ordering at the table vs carts to minimize exposure. However, I think RS is too tight for carts. It was very busy when we arrived after noon on a Thu. The service was mixed. We did not have a holder for shoyu, chili sauce & vinegar. When we asked for one, the lady looked at us like we stole it: WTF?! The food could have come out more quickly in my estimation. But what I didn't like is that they auto add 15% gratuity. Local sales tax is 13.5% so it tax & tip really add to your bill. Notwithstanding the service and auto 15% gratuity, RS has solid dim sum. I have enjoyed this cuisine all around the US, in Hong Kong, Vancouver and now Toronto. RS is right up there vs the best places I have enjoyed around the world. read more

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We had a giant group dinner after a wedding. I will say once we ordered the food rolled out immediately. Unfortunately the food wasn't that great to me I'm used to good gym some and this was just another mediocre dim sum place. However the bride and groom think it's their favorite so yea they haven't lived in the Bay area like me. The wonton soup the broth tasted like water. The soup dumplings were actually dumplings floating in soup so they're not the traditional soup dumplings that are served in most dim sum places. The shrimp fried rice came with the shrimp not deveined which grosses me out every time. The plastic tablecloth was very off putting it kept getting stuck to everything and sliding around. The egg rolls were squishy and gross. All of the food was pretty bland. All in all the food was probably like it 2 but I bumped it up because we did get good service. read more

Rol San - Wonton soup weak flavor - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Prior to my Toronto trip, I researched dim sum restaurants and consistently found Rol San in the top three so I was excited to try it. Walk-in only so we arrived, put our names on the waitlist and walked around the area for about 40 minutes while waiting for the call that our table was ready. Establishment is modern but small with tables that are very close together. There is a per person tea fee and mandatory 15% tip. We ordered the pork dumpling with shrimp (shiu mai), shrimp dumpling (har gow), spareribs in black bean sauce, chicken feet in chef's sauce, and shrimp rice rolls. Rice rolls are my favorite dim sum staple but I was unfortunately disappointed by Rol San's. The rice roll did not taste fresh, shrimp tasted old, and the sauce was lackluster. The rest of the dishes were average, nothing to write home about, which made it more disappointing but it might be due to high expectations. If I were to come back to Toronto, I would not come back to Rol San for dim sum. read more

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Hello Everyone, I went today to this renovated resto, looking good and modern now ... the food was good we tried pork dumplings with shrimps those were sooo delicious and also sticky rice with pork meat but beef ribs with black pepper were too much fat not meat at all . Overall I recommend this resto it has a lot choices and good selection steamy dishes .. I ll come back again . Very good service . read more

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Saturday afternoon at 3:15, they quoted the two of us a wait of about 25 minutes. There was a small seat but we decided to walk around and they took my number to call when our table was ready. We arrived back just as they were calling us, so great timing. We were seated at the table that transitioned from the booth to table so it was busy with servers walking by with dishes but it wasn't too cramped. Most customers were dining on dim sum, but we wanted noodles. We ordered wonton noodle soup which came with about 6 large wontons and vegetables. I'm unsure if it typically comes with vegetables but we asked and they provided. We also order a black bean rice noodle dish which came with lots of beef and bell peppers. For the two of us, we finished the noodle soup but eat about half of the noodles. The bill arrived with an automatic 15% tip included. The service was good the food and portion sizes were decent, and clean washrooms. I was fine to pay the tip! read more

Rol San - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Rol San simply serves the best Dim Sum in Toronto's China Town. The service is extremely friendly and courteous. We only stick with the Dim Sum menu and skip the regular menu altogether. Restaurant is spacious and clean. read more

Rol San - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Rol San was a highly recommended dim sum place by a friend of mine and I'm so glad to have come! You can taste the quality of the food that is made. The ambiance is bustling with customers coming in every 10-15 mins, but the food comes out pretty quick which keeps things moving. Luckily we got seated right away since we came on a weekday. Thankful to all the yelp reviewers as my boyfriend and I got to try the best of the best. We started out with the shrimp rolls which was delicious and so chewy! The siu mai was a great one as well and definitely well seasoned. The bbq pork steamed bun was another great one that we were utterly impressed with. The real hit was the shrimp dumpling which was the best I've ever had. Make sure to dab everything with the chili oil for an added kick! read more

Rol San - Siu mai - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great Dimsum place. Everything is fresh. A lot of choices. No cart service but that's a good thing in this case. You can choose what you want. Order some first, then after finishing eating, order some more. read more

Food: 3 Stars Service: 3 Stars Ambience: 3 Stars Fill Factor: Filling As you may have heard due to condos being developed Rol San closed its original location. It has relocated a short distance north from its original location on Spadina. Though the restaurant lives on in name I feel like some of the magic of the original restaurant has been lost. The first thing you will notice is that the new restaurant is much smaller than the old location. I completely expected less space but it felt a bit more cramped than I had hoped. There was even a table that was put at an odd spot to fit an extra seat but made it uncomfortable for the table beside it so you can tell they were trying to cram in as much seating as physically possible. The tables also felt a bit cramped as there was not much real estate to put things and overall I just did not feel very comfortable in the restaurant. I ordered the satay with beef noodles, sweet & sour pork, along with some siu mai and turnip cake. I thought the beef noodles were good as it was nice and saucy and they definitely did not skimp on the ingredients. The sweet and sour pork was ok but I have definitely had better. The dim sum items were pretty decent in terms of taste but I feel like for the price you pay the value wasn't quite there. I have not been to Rol San for ages but I feel like the prices have increased quite a bit. I held back on ordering some of the dim sum items once I saw the prices as some were going for 7-8 bucks a plate. It probably isn't the worst but I just didn't feel it was worth the price of admission here. Also I did not ask for tea nor did I want tea but they brought us a kettle anyway. They charged a tea fee so I felt it was kind of crappy on their part to pull a stunt like that. All in all, I didn't enjoy this visit to the new Rol San as I have in the past at the old location. The food was around the same quality but I felt with the price increases the value isn't there anymore. Also do note that for some reason a 15% tip is already INCLUDED in the bill regardless of party size. I was partially not awake and chatting so didn't pay attention to the bill or the sign on the machine that said tip included so I double tipped which was annoying. Don't make the same mistake as me and stay alert. I am not likely to come back anytime soon after this recent experience. read more

Im originally from Toronto then moved to the U.S. and currently visiting. I told myself I would eat as much dim sum as I can since where I live now they don't really have any dim sum places. I came across Rol San online and found that it was opened late and within walking distance from my hotel. I didn't really have any expectations for the place and the place may not have the best food but their food was still good! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal there and would definitely go again. The inside was clean and customer service was excellent. The servers were so nice and they are one of the reasons why I would go back and gave this restaurant the review I did. read more

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So glad we found this gem not long after they opened because when we arrived, only 2 tables were available and as we were seated we started to see the line forming and get longer. Also the place like most places in the area is quite small. Not sure what the average time wait is here but did not take long for the 1st half of our order to come out. Between 4 of us we ordered 1 large Wonton Soup was plenty for 2nds for some. The broth was delicious! We started with 2 orders of the Pork dumplings also had Shrimp but was not over powering. The chili oil they have on the table was so delish and for some was spicy. Also ordered 2 orders of the Fried Dumplings and they were bigger than I am used to. If you are ever lucky enough to be nearby I highly recommend dining here. read more

Stopped in for a lighter lunch after exploring Kensington market. We were seated promptly and the restaurant was decently busy. The service was prompt with frequent water and tea refills. We ordered the beef short ribs, steamed bbq pork buns, and shrimp rice rolls. -Bbq pork buns: great flavor and tender pork, perfect amount of sweetness -beef short ribs: very flavorful meat!! It was cooked perfectly and this was likely our favorite item -shrimp rice rolls: the sauce was less flavorful than I hoped, and the rice roll itself was a little too soft, but overall still a decent dish The smaller plates we got were good for sharing and it was the perfect amount of food for the two of us. They have larger rice and noodle dishes as well for those interested One funny note is the sink in the bathroom, it is a very elaborate wooden/bronze sink in an otherwise normal looking bathroom. Nothing bad, just a little comical Overall I would stop in here again! It was a nice reat in the middle of a busy day! read more

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First trip to Canada post Covid and my fam was excited to have good dim sum. It's been over a month and I wish I wrote this at the time of the visit along with my must-see pics (hahah) but I didn't and here we are trying to dig into my memory bank ... We ordered the standard dim sum items (ha gow, siu mai, etc.). My oldest kiddo only wanted the crueller wrapped in noodle skin. In fact, the only reason we chose this place out of all the others was because of that dish - it's like the pfp for this restaurant or something when yelp searching. Anyhoo, they did NOT have any that Saturday we visited so it was a major disappointment for my kiddo who sat there and watch everyone else eat (yes, I know that's what she gets for being a picky eater). We waited outside for 10 min before it opened (yes, excited dim sumers), they opened on timed, the inside was nicely decorated and it was packed in less than an hour. The food was good. Not great but it was very hot (plus!) and maybe too hot that made it taste kinda dry. I suspected most of the dishes were nuked in the microwave vs steamed but again, just my hunch. Hopefully it'll be a more memorable experience if we come back again. read more

Rol San - Saturday dim sum with the fam - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Dim sum was everything I expected The surprise is that they serve dim sum all day The order came out quite quickly service was very good but there is not much in the way of ambience It was reasonably priced read more

Delicious dim sum. Friendly service and nice ambiance. Fried calamari is very good along with their shrimp rice rolls and many other things.

We went to Rol San to have dim sum on a Friday night. I was pleasantly surprised by the nighttime dim sum service, as many places only serve dim sum during the day. The bustling atmosphere adds to the authenticity, and though it can get busy, the restaurant is efficient and ensures a seamless dining experience. From steamed dumplings to flavorful buns, each dish was very good. The vibrant energy and lively ambiance make it an ideal spot for those seeking a lively dining experience. Despite the crowd, the service remains prompt and attentive. read more

As hyped as this place is, I just don't get it. We sat right away and our food came out quickly, but there wasn't much to really write home about. Also, for a place that doesn't serve flies... there were certainly a lot of flies everywhere that food existed. Still, our seats were pretty nice; I like personal-sized booths. We ordered a number of dishes, and the real standout here was the turnip cake, which had just enough glutinous rice flour to hold itself together without completely ruining the texture and had a good amount of seasoning. Another highlight was the soup dumplings, which I thought were lovely -- first time I've had dumplings in soup rather than soup inside of them. Value: 3/5 Quality: 3/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 2/5 read more

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Checked out the new spot and it's definitely a lot smaller than the original location. Went on a Sunday so it was obviously busy but we only waited 15-20ish minutes. The food came out pretty fast and the dim sum is still my favorite! Didn't get to take a picture of it because I was too busy eating. read more

Rol San - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My parents would rave about how great the dim sum is in Toronto compared to Chicago, and I think they got it right! Rol San is a little hole in the wall place that when you walk by it, you might not think much of it. However, inside the restaurant is clean and bright. The servers are kind, and the food is amazing! Everything I had was absolutely delicious! I would definitely come here again. read more

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My sister and I stumbled upon this place while trying to decide where to eat. I thought the name sounded a bit strange, but we looked it up online and read some reviews and decided to walk in. Surprisingly, the place was full on a Saturday afternoon around 3 PM. We were greeted immediately by a very friendly gal and was informed there would be about a 25 minute wait so we put our name down. We were able to leave the restaurant, and she said she would call us when the table was ready. We ordered the black bean beef rice noodle dish as well as the wonton noodle soup dish. The rice noodle dish was very tasty, lots of black bean, tender beef and tons of green peppers! Delicious and we thought the portion size was good. The soup came with 5 big wontons, some greens and lots of noodles. The prices are very reasonable here. We were hungry so forgot to take the pictures! The restaurant also has dim sum choices however, we were not in the mood so we did not order any. We were very happy with our noodle dishes. Service was very fast and efficient. I would definitely come here again the next time I am in Toronto! read more

This was my choice back 10 years ago when the portions were large and the prices were reasonable. Ever since they moved to this new location, the portions have been made small and the prices tripled. A regular Singapore Noodle dish is about $14 at most places. Roland charges upwards of $25. With small portions and price gouging, you will not be seeing me back again. There are way better options at 1/3 the price all along Spadina. read more

Took my family of four here to eat dimsum on Wednesday morning. We loved it. And my parents are very traditional Chinese folks. Would recommend. Ambiance: felt clean, modern. Not upscale/too pricey which would drive my parents away from here Food: truly delicious! They did a good job with all the orders. My favorite was the spare ribs and chicken feet. Service: kind and quick! read more

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