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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: 4.5

4.5 (1636)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Asian

241 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2E2

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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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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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 require 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. Kindly ensure that you select 'The Best Duck in the City Experience' when making or rescheduling your reservation.

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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

Tim Ban

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 1,636 people are saying

R&D Restaurant - Toronto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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R&D Restaurant in Toronto offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding" dishes, especially the Peking Duck and R&D fried rice. The "friendly" service and "innovative fusion cuisine" are highlights, though noise levels can be high. Perfect for those seeking "great taste experiences" and a lively atmosphere.

1,636 Reviews

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David
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding Asian cuisine, with amazing service. Be sure to order the Peking Duck when you make your reservation, it’s not to be missed! If you’re looking for a hip night out of fine dining , R&D is the spot!
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Sandy
Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was awesome but took off some stars due to the lack of service. Other than food being dropped off at the table, nobody checked in with us or anything and no water refills.
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SIR ADRIAN
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Literally one of the best meals of my life - there wasn’t a single duff note. My daughter is considering moving to Toronto to be closer to the CSB.
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Maibel
Toronto / Ontario12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dishes we ordered were excellent everything just taste so good. We had a chance to try some of there summerlicious dish as ala carte. We got the scallops ceviche which was so good wish they can add it on their regular menu. Unfortunately we haven’t got the chance to try their shrimp toast they were sold out, a good sign we need to comeback soon. Price is affordable given the taste of their dish. And to our server Josh or John sorry forgot his name. Thank you, you made our dining experience really great.
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River
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was great, server seemed rushed and didn't have knowledge about my questions about the alcohol menu and did not defer to someone else who had better knowledge.
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Olga
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend for taste experience if you are a sauce connoesseur...Great for loft/industrial interistyle lovers. Perhaps not ideal for romantic night out
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Maria Vittoria VIP
New York City11 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food but not exceptional, considering it’s on the Michelin guide
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Alva
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I’ll be honest, I was expecting a lot more from this restaurant. Did the summerlicious menu and I was quite disappointed with the taste of the food.
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William VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a surprise - 10 out of 5! Far exceeded all our expectations. We were half an hour late for our reservation (stuck in famous Toronto traffic) - «N problem - we’ll wait for you! « Incredible summerlicious selection - appetizers, mains, desserts (had to order additional dessert, they were all so delicious). Impeccable service, extremely friendly atmosphere, full of happy people. Have to repeat soon!
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George
Toronto / Ontario1 review
2.0
Dined on July 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We sampled the Summerlicious menu. The food was well plated and presented well. However unfortunately the food did not live up to expectations. Some dishes were flavourful and tasty with others tasting generic. One of our deserts was inedible. Service was cold, and robotic. With all the amazing restaurant options available in close proximity R&D is well below, and seems to be riding on past accolades.
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