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R&D Toronto Reviews
Fantastic food
We stayed in Chinatown for one night. We thought to try this restaurant. We shared a kale salad, not a huge fan of kale but this restaurant knocked it out of the ballpark. It was delicious, interesting flavours but a bit spicy. We also tried the porc
I'm not sure what the low reviews here are about, but this
I'm not sure what the low reviews here are about, but this is a restaurant that I always enjoy. For a duck that advertised as the best in the city, it certainly is in contention. It's tender, succulent, and full of flavor. The fried rice is
This is definitely an upscale restaurant.
We got the Peking duck, which you have to reserve ahead of time. For the price we paid, I was expecting the duck to be cut well and hot when served, but it was room temperature and not cut in thin slices. They cover up the poorly cut pieces under the
The restaurant itself is quite novel with its artwork and
The restaurant itself is quite novel with its artwork and interior design. As for the staff, they were knowledgeable about the price offerings. As for the taste of the items themselves - no complaints. The atmosphere was a bit louder than expected, b
Overall: A // 5 stars I first visited R&D in 2023 and
Overall: A // 5 stars I first visited R&D in 2023 and despite the excellent experience, it seemed to have never made it out of my large backlog of notes I've taken. Nevertheless, when I was visiting Toronto again in 2025, I was eager to mak
Best char sui ever
They have the best Char Sui and sticky toffee pudding ever. Came here with hubby and certainly Didn’t disappoint. It has certain vibe and the food was absolutely superb. We didn’t order the duck but happy with the grandpa dumpling and the
This place has its name on the Michelin Recommendations
This place has its name on the Michelin Recommendations Guide 2024 and the food was quite interesting! We tried their Michelin awarded dish R&D fried rice which came with mushroom and corn and the flavours were not something I had tasted before.
Excellent food would highly recommend.
Brittany was great in recommending a few dishes for us to try.
Rebel and Demon absolutely delivered.
We pre-ordered the Peking duck and it was the best I've ever had. Perfectly crisp skin, juicy meat, and it went incredibly well with the bao they bring out to go with it. Easily the highlight of the night. The fried rice deserves its own shouto
The dim sum was delicious, but our wagyu was crap.
It was under-seasoned, if it was seasoned at all. The finish on the steak (it was sous-vide prior) was terrible, it was hardly seared at all. The mashed potatoes that's came with were just ok. Having dined at more than a few Michelin-rated place
Michelin review.
In case you didn't know this restaurant is on the Bib Gourmand list known for its good quality, good value cooking Food: Everything was delicious. Duck was juicy. We had it for Chinese new year. We need to order extra steamed buns to finish the
My party went to R&D initially to try the peking duck but
My party went to R&D initially to try the peking duck but we also got the shrimp toast, R&D fried rice, and crispy squid. The peking duck was my favorite amongst everything that I tried due to the flavourful duck with a simple pairing of hois
Absolutely delicious!
We came to Toronto for the weekend to celebrate our anniversary and came here for a fantastic meal. After receiving a complimentary glass of bubbly (thank you!) we were seated at the chef’s rail where we were able to watch the incredible kitchen t
Outstanding food at R&D
We had a truly spectacular meal here. Everything was outstanding from the flavours and presentation to the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Portion sizes were generous. We will definitely go back. I would highly recommend this restaurant to
Must go where the Locals are!
We went on a recommendation and it was outstanding, we ordered 3 appetizers and they were all delicious and filling. Our server was a manager and he was terrific with his recommendations
Not Worth the Price
Service was good; so were the signature cocktails. However, the dishes were disappointing: 1. Vegetables (whether broccolini or wok-fried long bean or Brussels sprouts) were smothered in heavy sauce that was loaded with salt and sugar. The Brussels
Came here first a lare night birthday celebration, and we
Came here first a lare night birthday celebration, and we were lucky enough to score the last pecking duck without reservations. Our server and all assisting staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The food was super fresh and re
Delicious! We're from out of town and this was the most
Delicious! We're from out of town and this was the most amazing meal. Cocktails were great... we got the Buddha's Secret Passion, Shibuya Street, and Toasted Ichigo. For food, the spring rolls and Bao buns were amazing! Also got broccolini, fried c
A Toronto gem!! Delicious food and great service! My
A Toronto gem!! Delicious food and great service! My husband and I have now eaten here several times and have likely tried most of the items on the menu. Everything from cocktails, appetizers, mains and desserts did not disappoint. Well thought out
5 stars because we met Chef Eric Chong! Visited R&D to
5 stars because we met Chef Eric Chong! Visited R&D to try their winterlicious menu. We were seated in the bar/lounge area. Everything was delicious and elevated, in a modern and relaxed environment. Only regret is not trying everything else on
Come here for the experience but do expect to taste more
Come here for the experience but do expect to taste more contemporary Asian fusion flavors rather than traditional food. Some hits, some misses, and some that were nothing special for the price point. Reserve in advance. The bao with kimchi and kalb
We read through the mixed reviews and are SO happy we
We read through the mixed reviews and are SO happy we ignored them. The staff was incredibly friendly and patient as we evaluated the menu. No, it is not authentic Asian cuisine, but it was delicious. I recommend getting multiple smalls plates and ma
Food 4.
5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Check out my Tiktok #SpiritedLaway for food content Most important thing is dont forget to reserve the peking duck, they need 48 hours notice! and its SUPER WORTH IT. We sat right beside the kitchen which allow us to
Be prepared to make a reservation ahead of time if you plan
Be prepared to make a reservation ahead of time if you plan to come during the long weekends, or weekends in general. R&D has been one of the restaurants I wanted to visit when I first heard of them, and it was definitely not a disappointing nigh
Best restaurant in Toronto
R&D is by far my favourite restaurant in Toronto. It is also our customers first choice of restaurants. The duck is simply amazing and afterwards you will constantly dream about it.
Yumm Food
This is my go to spot past one year. Recently we went for a burthday celebration. Making reservatio is easy so far. Must try the following dishes: 1. Popcorn Shrimp 2. Wok friend beas (however last time wasnt great as we had in the past) 3. Mushroom
I came to R&D partially because it was on the Michelin
I came to R&D partially because it was on the Michelin Guide, but also I've been a fan of Masterchef and Chef Eric Chong. The restaurant itself looks more casual than I thought it would be, but I find that more comfortable anyways. We also had a
I love taking friends here the mushroom fried rice having
I love taking friends here the mushroom fried rice having our food served by Eric was amazing
Wow
Wow! The food was amazing! The Beef Buns incredible. So was the popcorn shrimp. We loved the fried rice. I had a Mai Tai and wow!
Try everything you and eat
Food was spectacular- CSB was insane, next we went with the Tuna sashimi! Insane on top of insane! I had the Iberico pork, and my wife had the R&D fried rice. Both were simply excellent. Service was fantastic Hope to be back One miss - the lych
Big disappointment
Most of my reviews are generally positive, wanting to share good experiences for future fellow travellers. I also hope any negative reviews can be constructive for restaurants to improve. We had reasonably high expectations for this restaurant but we
fun classic asian and fusion twists
classic recipes with a modern fusion twist. Enjoyable time. Duck presentation is awesome and good. If you like a peking duck then order this (in advance). A few things were very good, some were average, glad we went. Casual place and dress. Attentiv
Absolutely Fabulous!
Was excited to eat hear when invited by a business colleague and the experience certain didn’t disappoint. I let my experienced peer take the reigns on ordering and she certainly nailed it. All of the dishes that came to the table was a culinary
Highly Recommend
This was great! A group of four, we ordered all of the dim sum, and the pekin duck, to share. Suberb. No other word for it. Great service, everyone very friendly, and great fun watching the kitchen. We sat at the chef’s rail so we had a front
Amazing food!
This review is a bit late coming as we ate here a few months ago, but the recent (and well deserved!) Michelin Bib Gourmand award R & D received reminded me that I needed to write this. The ambience is nice with an open kitchen where you can wa
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