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R&D Restaurant - Toronto

Name: R&D Restaurant - Toronto
Address: 241 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5T 2E2
Telephone: (416) 586-1241
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1519 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Asian

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

R&D is an urban casual restaurant in the heart of Toronto’s iconic Chinatown, headed by first-ever MasterChef Canada winner Eric Chong and his mentor, Michelin-starred restaurant owner Alvin Leung. The stylish interior reflects R&D's dualistic nature: open & abuzz with energy while preserving an intimate atmosphere.

At R&D, eastern dishes meet western style in the form of modern Chinese sharing plates, where classic ingredients are given a vanguard treatment.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Asian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 586-1241
Website
http://www.rdspadina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eric Chong
Private party facilities
With its eclectic and laid-back interior, animated Chinatown home and daring Asian fusion fare, R&D is an ideal venue for lively cocktail receptions, intimate group dinners and more.

Location
241 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2E2
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Chinatown / Kensington Market
Cross street
Spadina & Grange
Parking details
Street parking available on Spadina Avenue. Public parking available on Sullivan Street.
Public transit
Accessible via the 510 Spadina streetcar. Located in front of the Sullivan Street stop.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Best Duck in the City
Multiple dates available
Savour Chef Eric Chong's famous whole-roasted Pekin Duck for $120. Featuring roasted garlic hoisin, leeks and steamed baos, you're in for a formidable feast for two (or more)! We need 24 hours' notice to prepare your duck. Please book your reservation at least one day in advance and indicate how many ducks to prepare in the reservation note.

Popular dishes

CSBCA$15.00
char siu, housemade milk bun / 2pcs
Spinach Dip Spring RollsCA$15.00
gruyère, pecorino romano, pickled jalapeño / 3pcs
- 3 PcsCA$14.00
Pork & Crab Siu MaiCA$18.00
dungeness crab, shrimp, red thai curry, coconut / 4pcs
- 4 PcsCA$16.00
Shrimp ToastCA$20.00
preserved lemon emulsion, milk bread, lemon, chives
Grandpa's Fun GuoCA$25.00
chicken, brown butter leeks, porcini, fresh black truffle / 3pcs
Kalbi Beef BaoCA$15.00
beef short rib, kimchi, kewpie / 2pcs
- 2 PcsCA$14.00
Foie Gras SouCA$14.00
foie gras parfait, hazelnut, sour cherry, maple / 2pcs
- 2 PcsCA$14.00

Choi

Vegetables

Baby Gem SaladCA$16.00
preserved beancurd, pine nut confit, cilantro dressing
Brussels SproutsCA$16.00
deep-fried, chili glaze, wild rice
Charred BroccoliCA$16.00
'nduha xo, aged cheddar sauce, wild rice
Wok-Fried Long BeanCA$16.00
preserved black beans, lap cheong, crispy garlic
Yu Xiang EggplantCA$16.00
chili crisp, chipotle, ramps

Siu

Small

Vietnamese Beef CarpaccioCA$22.00
nuóc châm, crispy garlic, thai basil
Salmon SashimiCA$24.00
heirloom tomato, yuzu kosho, smoked kalamata olive
Popcorn ShrimpCA$19.00
prawn-crusted nobashi shrimp, crustacean emulsion
Lamb SpiducciCA$18.00
gochujang, wasabi peas, korean furikake
Crispy SquidCA$24.00
typhoon shelter crumb, leek butter, thai chili

Dai

Large

Fried ChickenCA$29.00
mandarin gastrique, 16-spice blend, togarashi chili
R&D Fried RiceCA$33.00
mushroom xo, porcini butter, maitake, olive leaf, singapore crunch
CavatelliCA$34.00
mala spices, oyster mushrooms, doubanjiang, dry-aged pork
Lamb Chow MeinCA$36.00
xinjiang style, fresh tagliatelle, lamb jus
Ibérico Char SiuCA$46.00
roasted pluma, scallion, wildflower honey, natural jus
Chicken Fried SkateCA$37.00
chili & ramp rémoulade, cured egg yolk, housemade preserves
@wok_lobsterCA$75.00
lobster dashi, caramelized carrot purée, vermicelli, poached tail
Wagyu BeefCA$120.00
a5 japanese wagyu strip loin, ponzu borderlaise, pomme purée, pearl onion
Best Duck In the CityCA$120.00
whole roasted pekin duck, roasted garlic hoisin, cucumber, leeks, steamed baos

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Dessert

Sticky Toffee PuddingCA$16.00
palm sugar toffee, medjool dates, caramelized apples, calvados cinnamon ice cream
Calpico Panna CottaCA$16.00
raspberry & milk sorbet, skyr yoghurt, garden basil
Molten Lava CakeCA$16.00
valrhona ivoire, lau sa, raspberry
Ice CreamCA$5.00
two scoops of mango, black sesame, red bean, matcha, or ube

What 1,519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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1,519 Reviews

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Diane
Toronto
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Once again we had a gastronomic experience that was fabulous. The food is beyond tasty and so unique. They offer possibly the best duck in the city. Each time we take new people there, they immediately go back. The staff and informed and informative. They are also so pleasant attentive. I would highly recommend going. I strongly suggest ordering the shrimp toast and the R&D rice. But absolutely order the duck. If you like duck it will not dissappoint.
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Kerrie
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was not as good as I remembered.....tried the lamb chow mein for the 1st time, very dry....had the duck which was ok, tasted better for less. It was my husband's birthday and this was told in advance when booking, also confirmed over the phone. After spending over $200.00, I would at least think they would have given him a slice of cake or a little celebratory something. What was the point in asking if we were celebrating a special occasion when there was nothing different? This took away from the overall experience. In a nutshell, you cab get better tasting food was less elsewhere with bigger portions. Ambience was good though which I guess is part of what you pay for. This time around it was Avery disappointing experience
R&D Restaurant - TorontoResponded on September 9, 2024
Hi Kerrie, thank you for sharing your review. We’re sorry to hear that your dining experience didn’t meet your expectations. We aim to create memorable and enjoyable meals for all our guests, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine our offerings. If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to us through our website. Thank you.
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Hardave
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here, amazing food, chairs are comfy, Wok Lobster and the Duck are the best dishes for a reason. Really soft bao buns and creative drinks. All the servers are great and very attentive and kind. Lots of fun!
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Maria
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Unfortunately, we couldn't try the duck because it needs 24 hours reservation, but it looked delicious. The dim sum were the best!
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Daniela
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
R&D's service and food was outstanding. We got Grandpa's Fun Guo, R&D Fried Rice and the duck. The dumplings were amazing and the fried rice was excellent as well. For just two people, the duck was definitely more than enough and we took some home as left overs.
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Kush
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Menu changed and not for the best. No french onion spring rolls. Ordered the kalbi beef bao and ended up with very chewy and fatty beef. The fried rice was good. Lamb chow mein was alright but very salty. The iberico char siu was very chewy and fatty as well. Mentioned all the concerns about the food to the waiter and he was just like “it is what it is is”. Overall, despite being a huge fan of this restaurant, this experience has been a huge let down and won’t be revisiting it for a VERY long time
R&D Restaurant - TorontoResponded on August 26, 2024
Hi Kush, thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Please feel free to send us a message through our website, if you would like to discuss your experience with us further. Thank you.
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Prerna
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was wonderful as always. Service was poor.l, was expecting better service. They just had 2 servers for the whole restaurant.
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jocelyn
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love R&D! It's a favourite of ours and it has become a tradition for us to be here annually for our anniversary. Chef/owner Eric Chong is wonderful and his creations are always a joy.
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Ali
Toronto
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The dim sum and apps were perfection. The main dishes were a bit too saucy. The fried chicken apparently had 16 different spices but they were overhwhelmed by the sweetness of the sauce they were drenched in. Also, there should be the option to order plain white rice, especially with such saucy dishes. Lovely service and nice atmosphere.
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Annie
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding restaurant. We sat at the kitchen bar and had the best experience. The food was exquisite, innovative, with perfect serving sizes. We left delighted. We will be back!
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