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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 6762 reviews

What Ariel Iris doesn't like about Swatow:
This place was recommended as one of the best restaurants in Chinatown by several guides.The way must be very out of date because everything we ordered was bad or just blah. The hot and sour soup was orange- never seen that before, and it was just bad. All I tasted was heat and sweetness. Defiantly the worst hot and sour soup I’ve ever had.The garlic chicken was also very well cooked but again, just heat- no flavor b... View all feedback. What alok likes about Swatow:
I have eaten at Swatow for as long as I can remember-and for good reason! Fast and fresh with the best beef with vegetable fried noodle in china town hands down. Lines ups out the door for lunch and dinner. Cash only (they have an atm inside). Best option when craving Swatow during peak hours is to call ahead and pick up. View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
3.8 ★ from 712 reviews
Scotty
08.09.2024 - 08:05

I've been coming here for 35+ years and they never fail to make me happy. Super. Yummy.

Filomena
08.09.2024 - 08:05

Best Chinese food in Toronto!! Hands down!!! Everyone should try it

Mariska
08.09.2024 - 08:05

Small Chinese restaurant, with a lovely ambiance. I had to wait a little while for a table, but I didn't mind. I loved the buzz of people eating and...

Jorge
08.09.2024 - 08:05

First time i was there, only one word EXCELENT !!!!!

Irene
08.09.2024 - 08:05

One of the best in Toronto! Very yummy chicken fried rice, wonton soup and beef with mixed veggies!! :D

Serving as a staple in Chinatown for decades, Swatow Restaurant is a beloved spot for traditional Chinese cuisine. From favorite classics like beef stew noodles and General Tao chicken to unique dishes like beef tripe and pig blood, Swatow offers a wide range of options for all tastes. While some reviews mention inconsistency in taste and pricing, the majority praise the fast service, fresh ingredients, and delicious flavors that keep patrons coming back for more. With lines out the door during peak hours, Swatow's popularity is a testament to its enduring legacy as a go-to spot in Toronto for authentic Chinese food. Whether you're looking for a late-night bite, a quick takeout meal, or a festive dining experience during Chinese New Year, Swatow Restaurant promises a satisfying and traditional experience that won't disappoint.

Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 3436 reviews
alok
16.01.2024 - 21:19

I have eaten at Swatow for as long as I can remember-and for good reason! Fast and fresh with the best beef with vegetable fried noodle in china town hands down...

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Susie
16.01.2024 - 21:19

Great Chinese food and open late after the bar. Loved the pork dumplings and the chow mein beef w/ black bean sauce fried noodle was really great! Decent servic...

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Wanderlusting
16.01.2024 - 21:19

We got General Tao chicken which had a nice<br/ crunch and a sweet and spicy sauce.<br/ <br/ The Shrimp Chow Mein had a good amount<br/ of shrimp and vegetables...

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Vanessa
16.01.2024 - 21:19

Authentic Chinese food experience! The food here is really great and the servers are very efficient. Will definitely be coming back for more!!

Janny
16.01.2024 - 21:19

Your typical hole in the wall Chinese restaurant in Chinatown! It's open until 4 am so it's great for late night eats and they have the Stir fry snow peas tips...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 265 reviews
Theo
08.10.2023 - 11:15

One of the best dim sum places! Go here with your friends, very nice vibes. It was buzzing even at 2 am on a sunday night not during vacations lol

Ken
08.10.2023 - 11:15

My all time favorite restaurant. Great food, old school Cantonese style restaurant. I recommend lobster shrimp sauce with fried ricen and chili fry chicken wing...

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Robynne
08.10.2023 - 11:15

Believe these reviews.. UNBELIEVABLE FOOD. Flavour, value, authenticity. True Chinese food teeming with freshness and succulence. The entire trip to Toronto was...

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Nina
08.10.2023 - 11:15

Decent food, restaurant on smaller side and typical prices for downtown restaurant.Not very greasy which is nice!For 5 people it was around $30 with tips

Michael
08.10.2023 - 11:15

The wontons were good but the noodles were not up to standard. They still seemed raw (I know wonton noodles should be al dente, but this was that on a different...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Damian
17.06.2023 - 06:52

That was my husband's favorite restaurant when he was a student 27 years ago. After 27 years, he took me and my sister-in-law here. He's right. The food makes y...

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Hanna
17.06.2023 - 06:52

Visited for Chinese New Year and had a great dining experience. The food was tasty and good value for money. Definitely recommend a visit if you are in China To...

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Hanna
17.06.2023 - 06:52

Flavor is wonderful. The fried rice with something on top was amazing. We also had Snow pea leaves stired fry and shrimp dumpling soup and egg drop with mushroo...

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Jillian
17.06.2023 - 06:52

Wow the shrimp with scrambled eggs on rice was so delicious! A lot of taste in all the dishes we ordered. The staff is cold and friendly. Price is very reasonab...

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Sigrid
17.06.2023 - 06:52

A classic Chinese restaurant. A restaurant serves wok hei food.. U can hear the great fire under the Wok sound. I can make sure that the cook come w many years...

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Menulist
3.3 ★ from 3 reviews
Jane
08.12.2017 - 09:42

Swatwo is my favorite Chinese Noodle Restaurant! Not only it's cheap, it's also DELICIOUS! It keeps the traditional Chinese ingredients and soup base.

Candace
08.12.2017 - 09:42

Atmosphere Hole in the wall DirtyTables and chairs run down.

Orpha
08.12.2017 - 09:42

My parents, my aunt, and their friends started coming to Swatow even before I was born.

Facebook
4.7 ★ from 86 reviews
Foursquare
3.6 ★ from 160 reviews
Google
4.4 ★ from 2704 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 274 reviews
Zomato
4.6 ★ from 198 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 5 reviews

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