Whole peking duck set - thick slices of crispy skin and juicy tender/savory meat. thin, soft steamed wraps were provided to wrap the duck along with refreshing cucumbers and sliced spring onions. sugar was also provided to sprinkle on the duck skin, enhancing its crispy texture and adding a touch of sweetness. the sweet and savory hoisin sauce should be spread on the wrap before adding the duck slices to add a tangy taste to the dish. this is definitely shareable - offers a delightful dining experience, combining crispy, flavorful duck with fresh ingredients and a variety of condiments to create delicious wraps! Duck noodle soup - hearty and flavorful soup dish with tender smoky duck meat. broth has a strong sesame and umami notes, noodles were soft and absorbed all the flavors from the broth well. bok choy was refreshing and added nice crunch. Service was quick and staff were so friendly and kind! Everyone was approachable and attentive to our needs, 10/10 would recommend! :D read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Whole Peking duck set - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I should have known this place wouldn't be that special when it was almost empty on a Saturday night. The owner was very friendly and we ordered the peking duck meal for 2. The owner suggested the fried pork but it was wayy too crunchy and the meat pieces were too small to enjoy. The duck was dry but the flavor was good. We also got a duck soup but its flavor was more of a cabbage/tofu flavor. The owner did bring out some egg tarts on the house that were great. The place is cute and spacious but there's definitely better chinese restaurants in the area. read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Peking duck - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It's a small but exquisite place, featuring Northern Chinese cuisines with a few South China dish items on the menu. The food was authentic and reminded me of home. Mandarin Veggie Trio - Very similar to what I had during my high school years. Eggplant, potatoes, and green bell peppers chopped in chunks, deep-fried, and then stir-fried with the gravy. Very Northern Chinese style. Mixed Veggie Braised Tofu - This one surprised me. The tofu was deep-fried and then covered with gravy. It was crispy like a snack. Crispy Pork Loin in Ginger Sauce - Had a sweet and sour taste. The portion size was good, and it was crispy on the outside. Shredded Pancake & Pork - Wasn't too happy about this one. The shredded pancake was a bit too dry and hard; it would have been nice if it had maintained moisture and soaked up the gravy. There wasn't much pork in there either. Black Sesame Sweet Yolk Buns - Had a lot of salted egg yolk custard inside. Loved the texture. Fresh Baked Egg Tart - Yummy dessert. The tart was flaky, and the egg custard was smooth. They have quite a good variety of drinks - creative cocktails and non-alcoholic selections. The service was wonderful. The staff there were very attentive - they introduced us to the menus, kept our water glasses filled, and provided napkins. Very nice. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 4/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 5/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 5/5 read more

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I was really excited to try their food so I decided to go for their Lunch Special on the weekdays! I ordered the Chicken rice and I was quite disappointed :( the chicken felt rubbery and oily, and the whole plate was so oily as well. I expected better since this is one of their popular dishes. However, value wise it was worth it for how much food you're getting. Their lunch special also includes a spring roll, which I think it was about $15 altogether. Service was quick and the ambiance was perfect for a friendly catch-up, nice looking patio too! read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Chicken Rice - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Local spot that serves up classic asian flavors. The Hainanese Chicken was a bit dry and the scallion sauce could've used more flavor. Overall, still solid. The coconut rice was the highlight of the dish (you could eat a plate of just the rice, it was that good). The custard tart was a bit too buttery to the point where you couldn't taste any other flavors. The pastry had an amazing flakiness though. Overall a solid place to come to when you're craving homey flavors. read more

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Last month, we went downtown and stumbled upon a great restaurant without even doing any research! We were immediately drawn in by the beautiful decoration and lunch specials that caught our eye. The prices were also very reasonable. We ordered the "Hainanese chicken rice," but it wasn't quite authentic and the chicken was a little dry and roasted tasting. However, I really enjoyed the seasoned rice. We also tried the General Tao chicken, which tasted more like sweet and sour chicken and wasn't spicy. But their portions were very generous and even included egg tarts, spring rolls, and salad. The spring rolls were crispy and delicious, and they even had my favourite - Portuguese egg tarts! I saved it for last because the crispy, flaky crust is my favourite part. I'm sure it would taste even better if I heated it up at home. I've heard that their signature dish is the Peking duck, but it's probably better to order it with a larger group of people. I'm definitely planning to go back and try it next time. read more

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We've been craving peking duck and decided to try it here. We got the half Peking Duck Set and were very impressed by it. The duck was delicious and the vegetables were fresh. We also got the Crispy Pork Loin in Ginger Sauce and that was great as well. The sauce had tons of flavour without being too sweet or having an overpowering ginger flavour. However, we found the soup dumplings a little disappointing. When we bit into it we didn't really get any soup out of it and the texture wasn't exactly what we hoped for either. We've had much better soup dumplings and probably won't order it here again. For dessert we got free egg tarts for making a reservation through yelp. The crust was very buttery, like puff pastry or croissant dough. My partner has tried many egg tarts and said this was the best, so that says a lot! The staff here was friendly but the service was a bit slower than we'd like. We waited quite a while for the entrees and then had a lengthy wait at the end just for the egg tarts. We loved the Peking Duck and will probably be here again the next time we're craving it! read more

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*I am a Xiao Long Bao (XLB) enthusiast. I only tried their XLB (Pork) & Har Gow, thus my review is quite limited. Also, the order was for "take out". So excited to find a new place that has XLB on the menu! Their XLB had thicker skin but had a good amount of soup. The size of the meat was appropriate for the room in the pocket. The soup was a bit darker and stronger and lacked a depth of flavor. Yet, overall OK! (Note: XLB is not their signature item). I also had Har Gow as I was hungry haha. It was better than I expected (no previous review about this item found). Met with whole plumpy shrimps, which made me feel that this place knows how to treat seafood! Tobiko was sprinkled on top - that gave a nice popping texture. The skin was not as smooth, but did not fall apart and was not too starchy. Good! It is close to my work. I may visit here to explore more items! read more

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So we were very excited to try the Peking duck set because it looked so amazing and my wife and I both love duck, especially Peking duck that comes with the thin crepe instead of the thick bun. However, if you prefer the thick bun version, they offer that as well. Unfortunately, the duck was a disappointment due to how incredibly lean our duck was; the duck barely had any fats to it, which despite having hoisin sauce to accompany it, it was still incredibly dry and hard to swallow, literally :/ The Siu mai was interesting but it was very bland and flavorless. Definitely skip this unless you want to fill yourself up with some gluttonous rice. If they added some small bits of Chinese sausage or mini dried shrimp, it would definitely enhance the flavor! The best thing that we had in this whole meal, was the complimentary egg tart that was offered to us for making our reservation through Yelp. It was flakey, buttery, and creamy! Definitely one of the best egg tarts I ever had! This by itself is worth 5 stars but unfortunately the rest of our experience isn't :/ The staff were incredibly friendly, and our waitress was able to speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Very great staff! Thank you for reading and good luck! (: read more

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Soya is a Chinese restaurant in the Baldwin village. It is a great spot for Chinese lunches, serving up dishes of all preferences. Smoked duck breast app - A good amount of juicy, tender duck breast. Cooked well and seasoned lightly so the smokey flavour came through. They provided a, I think self-made hosin sauce, that was not of my liking. Fortunately the duck breast was good on its own. Hainanese Chicken Rice - An untraditional take on this dish: bone in Hainan chicken, with sour and spicy soup, as opposed to the more traditional chicken broth. The chicken was cooked nicely, such that it was tender and juicy. The chicken was light on seasoning, but came with the ginger scallion oil that was good on the chicken and rice. The rice felt unseasoned, as traditionally it would come chicken oil rice. Overall it was good, but would only choose this if I'm looking for a more bland dish. BBQ pork chop rice - Something a bit more impressive was the pork chop with omelette on rice. The pork looked and tasted similar to that of a char siu. Egg was fried nicely to get the crispy edges and runny yolk inside. Pork was cooked well and did not come out dry. Would come back for this after trying the other dishes. Egg tart - The lunch menu comes with vegetarian spring rolls and an egg tart. The egg tart really finishes off the meals and makes me want to come back again. The egg tart comes fresh from the oven so that the custard is convex. The skin of the tart different from traditional flaky egg tarts. Whereas they are dry and pasty, these egg tarts are super buttery. Definitely, coming back to finish off a meal with this. Jubilee Tea - A delicious fruit warm tea with hints of peach and pear. The price a bit steap for the amount you get but it is worth the first try! Butter beer - Feels like a root beer float, safe yourself the $$$ and get either the alcoholic version or jubilee tea! read more

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Located where Kon-nichi-wa was situated before, Soya Mandarin Kitchen is one of the restaurants you'll find in Baldwin Village close to Chinatown. The decor inside is minimal but the space is bright and spacious. Family owned restaurant with Yang, the Son acting as the front staff and server while his Mom & Dad works in the kitchen. Very nice, friendly people who talks and socialize with customers. Since they're from the Northern part of China, dishes here are more bolder and richer compared to other Chinese style of cooking. Perusing the menu you will also see dishes with influences from Russian, Mongolian and Korean cuisines. I was excited to see that they have Spicy Mapo Tofu since this is one of my favorite Chinese dish and I have yet to find one that suits my taste. And I'm happy to tell you that Soya's Mapo Tofu is by far the best I've tried so far. The silky creaminess of the soft tofu coats your tongue plus the crispy bits of the pork adds a pleasant contrast to the softness and sauciness of the dish. It has a pleasant numbing spice which wants you to eat more and pairs perfectly well with their steam mixed rice. They also offer Dimsum and we tried their Pork Siumai and Bean Curd Rolls and both are good and tasty. Ordered one of their stir-fries and loved their Black Pepper Chicken Sizzling Plate. Juicy and flavourful chicken with a medley of vegetables and intensely flavoured black pepper sauce will surely makes your taste buds go crazy. Generous food portions and prices are justified. Took home some leftovers which still tasted good the following day. Already looking forward to our next visit to try other food on their menu and will be recommending to friends and families. read more

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A cute and quaint place! The decor was original with its murals/ paintings. Service was prompt and lovely. The quality of the food was really good and the prices were beyond reasonable. They have sets you can order that come with a Soya tea, choice appetizer, choice meal (with salad and spring rolls) and egg tart for dessert for $25! They have daily specials- today was mapo tofu! We got 3 different sets, half a Peking duck and the mapo tofu. The Hainanese chicken was tender and oily- just how it should be! The tofu and veggie main was great! They sure know how to make a bean curd and was happy it wasn't a firm/ medium tofu! They used a soft/ silken unlike most places. The mapo tofu was semi mala but it wasn't overwhelmingly spicy which I enjoyed. The drinks, wasabi crab claws, shrimp bites, spring rolls and egg tarts were all great!! The only reason I'm removing a star is due to the duck being a bit on the dry side with very little fixings (skin, hoisin sauce, cucumbers) and the eggplant with garlic appetizer was drenched with garlic. That's the only thing I could taste and it was overbearing. Overall though, great experience! read more

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I don't get the hype. Maybe it's my non- Northern Chinese tastebuds, but while I thought Soya was pretty good, it was nowhere near great. Stopped by for dinner and got: - Peking Duck (half set): Portion size for 2. This is one of the things Soya is known for, and it was good. The duck skin was crispy and the meat was fatty (though in parts a bit too much). The pancake was standard, though I like how they had a lot of it. Hoisin sauce was enough, so no need to add. - Wasabi Crab Claws: Good portion size, good fry (not overly oily). The star though was the dip, which added a fresh kick to the dish. - Pork Belly Mando Burger: The pork was a bit too fatty in some parts and a bit bland. Sauce added the needed flavour. The bread was overly chewy. - Black Sugar Buns: Never had these before, and it definitely lives up to its name. It's like if you dunked bread in sugar and were something able to dry out the liquid but able to leave the chewiness and sweetness. - Egg Custard: Good amount of custard, flaky enough base. Comes free if you reserve via Yelp! Good space between tables, breezy dining area given how open it is. Service is efficient and friendly. Wouldn't go back, but hopefully that's just me. read more

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Casual Chinese restaurant. I came with my boyfriend so he can try Peking Duck at a smaller portion, since they serve half sizes here. The service was slow, even though it wasn't too busy. The Peking Duck took quite some time to come out and I wish it came out when it was hot so it would be more crispy. The duck was turning cold towards the end of our meal. Other than that, it was good. The spicy and sour soup was alright, more spicy than sour in my opinion. The shrimp hagao was fine but had chewier and thicker skin than other hargow I've had. The egg tarts were delicious and is like Portuguese style egg tarts, but took a really long time to come out after our meal. We finished our food, ordered dessert, and waited another 20 mins for it. This would not be an issue if they told us in advance how long it would take. We were about to leave the restaurant without it. There was only one other table dining at that time. Because of the service, I am rounding my review from 3.5 to 3 stars. Not sure if I'd be back, but they seem to have good lunch deals. Look out for their yelp check in and reservation freebies! read more

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I've been here twice already and both times I've thoroughly enjoyed my meals. Home-cooking would be the best way to describe their dishes because none of the food tastes over-processed. The variety of dishes on the menu can be a bit overwhelming but I would highly recommend the sweet and sour pork, the dim sum dishes, eggplant, and egg tarts. I've never tried egg tarts quite like theirs and they always come piping hot to the table. The staff are super friendly and you can tell they care about the customer's experience. I'll definitely be back here again and look forward to introducing more of my friends to this restaurant. read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great selection of Chinese food! We tried Peking duck, some dim-sum, chicken rice dish and soup. They're family owned business. Their cooking style is influenced by Mongolia, Russia and North Korea. Everything they cook here tends to be more hearty, and bolder. The classic example is they use a darker soy instead of light soy. Their BBQ food was more influenced by Mongolian. Our favourite dishes were RUSSIAN TOMATO BORSCHT SOUP and CRISPY PORK LOIN in Ginger Sauce. The tomato soup was a bit sweet and sour, and very flavourful. We loved it! read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - At the front - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The chicken rice is pretty disappointing since the rice doesn't smell of garlic at all. Do not recommend. Service is really slow and they don't take the yelp coupon that I bought (had to ask for refund through yelp). Pretty interesting decor. The crab appetizer is just an inedible claw wrapped in flour. Don't get it! read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Chicken rice - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Hainan chicken rice lunch meal set - well it's pretty good deal with nice garlicky ginger flavor. Tender and juicy chicken and the egg tart is really good! Duck bone soup not bad neither, decent for workday lunch. read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was pretty excited to get street parking right across the street. I went on a Friday night. They restaurant wasn't too packed with mostly take out orders. We had the Peking duck set. I prefer the rice paper wraps instead of the bun style. They are pretty generous we the portions. The duck is in the lean side which I prefer but some like it a little more fatty. We also had the mapo tofu which was quite silky and delicious. The hainese chicken set had two spring rolls, salad, rice, chicken which came with a egg tart afterwards. I love adding the ginger scallion oil. It is so aromatic on the rice. For the price and the quality I would definitely go back again. read more

Offers a delightful blend of Mandarin-inspired cuisine. From classic dishes to innovative creations, the flavors are vibrant and satisfying.

Heard good reviews on this place. Located in a nice village, nestled with other nice restaurants. Service was a bit slow but the food made up for the wait. Nothing extraordinary but the food was delicious. Nice quiet place to dine indoors and out read more

Excellent dim sum, good service, clean place. I had several of the old standards, sui mei, ha gow, and a garlic eggplant app, and everything was excellent. Cooked just right, and well seasoned (the eggplant). Very reasonably priced. read more

Small quaint new shop on the Baldwin strip. Right off the bat, it was very nice and then it got nicer as I interacted with the 2 owners. For my party of 2, we decided to feast and get half Peking duck set, green beans, steamed ribs and xiao long bao. My favorite was definitely the duck. My least favorite (a little tough) was the steamed ribs. But overall, it was a wonderful experience and I am gonna share this place with all my friends and family. We received complimentary egg tarts... they were very different from the traditional HK egg tarts, much fluffier, it was nice. read more

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Service was great and food amazing. Their Peking Duck was specially very good. Their butter beer was wow. I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the presentation of the food was beautiful. It's a small restaurant which I do prefer which means they focused on the quality of their food and service. read more

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Newest asian restaurant on the beloved Baldwin strip. Check out their food, you have the usual suspects and then you have the ones that are unique the owners heritage. The northern Chinese food items are highly recommended. If you were coming for the first time I would highly recommend you to try the pork loin in ginger sauce was amazing! For those who can't finish a whole Peking duck they have a half duck option! Great for couples. I would also recommend their Russian borscht and their egg tarts. If your a big egg tart fan you have to try their version of it. It's a lot more silkier than the HK or Portugese variants. read more

I'm north eastern Chinese and I was very excited to try this place. It did not disappoint, not only do they have north eastern staples (like cumin lamb, liang fen, eggplants), they also have dimsum options. I had the best egg tarts of MY LIFE here. Not to mention the half duck was very affordable and delicious. Interior is very cute. I would definitely come back! read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent service and friendly staff. Food is authentic Northern Chinese and hard to find elsewhere. Nice interior and atmosphere and music! Overall a great experience, really enjoyed the duck soup, Peking duck, and General Tao chicken. read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Peking duck - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm always on the lookout for good Peking duck. This place did not disappoint! The skin is nice and crisp and the meat is tender and juicy. It's served with thin, delicate pancakes as authentic Peking duck must be. Steamed buns are not served in Beijing, where this dish originates. The decor is nice and light and artistic and they offer a good selection of craft beers as well. read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Peking Duck set (half duck) - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The worst experience!!! the food is not fresh. So they wrapped it in too much flour and fried it. humiliating!!!!

This is literally my first time reviewing a restaurant. I love this place. The foods are amazing, the servers so friendly and the owner as well. She always welcomes their guests with her bright energy. I highly recommend their crispy ginger pork and mayo tofu! read more

Friendly service and decent food! This restaurant is a rebranding of the winding road chinese restaurant. Owner cares a lot about customers and food quality. read more

I enjoyed this place a lot. The Peking duck tastes very original, pretty much the same I've eaten in China. I'm so glad I could taste it in Toronto, too. The place is also clean and tidy. The service is nice as well. read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen is so good! The food was amazing and I loved the cute decor with the painted ducks. We ordered the minced pork with green beans, the duck rack soup, half Peking duck set and they gave us the egg tarts free for reserving on yelp. Everything was so delicious, and I'd have to say the best egg tarts I've ever had! Definitely coming back to try more dishes next time read more

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I ordered this Peking duck couple weeks back and it was totally disappointing. On the menu it appeared like cucumber, green onions, warps and the source are extra, which was surprising to me since normally those are default to this cuisine. For a full experience, I added them to the order and expect that the combination will work magically. Unfortunately, the duck was pretty small and it tastes pretty dry. The wraps were also pretty tough and made me chew very hard. Sauce was so pretty salty that could easily overwhelm the flavour of the duck, too. I would recommend you to try elsewhere if you are thinking about having Peking duck, like I planned once but ended up getting disappointments. read more

Soya Mandarin Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So fabulous that we had to have dinner here two nights in a row. Everything that we had was terrific: spicy and sour soup; smashed cucumber and garlic salad (a nice balance for the soup); shrimp and pork dumplings in spicy sauce; the summer special cold sesame noodles; sizzling chicken with pepper. But the best IMHO is their family recipe - - crispy pork in ginger sauce. I would eat that every day. The owner and the staff are friendly and inviting. This restaurant really makes me wish that I lived in Toronto. read more

OMG it's the best Chinese food I've ever had. We ad the pork, peking duck andbthe tiger shrimp. The owners are so nice. He even let us taste their family recipe homemade egg tarts, they camenout HOT and deliz. They are in a very cute area too and inside the restaurant is beautiful read more

Mmm was excited to try the Peking Duck since my bf haven't had tor a minute & the reviews looked good. The duck was a little on the dry side and the skin wasn't crispy. Also, the thin pancakes were a little hard? read more

Amazing new home style Chinese restaurant. Peking duck had crispy skin and juicy meat and the wontons had whole shrimp inside. Highly recommend and very good value for money ! read more

Had a lovely evening at Soya. Food and hospitality were both great. Very nice space in heart of Baldwin street district. Nice touch getting fresh out of the oven custard tarts. read more

Food was very bland in general, tasted off and unappetizing. Eggplant was ok but noodles, dumplings and duck were 1/5. Fairly overpriced. However, staff was quite friendly. read more