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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

1541 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Asian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

8:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
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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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
Area
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.

Popular dishes

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

Choi

Vegetables

Baby Gem SaladCAD 16.00
preserved beancurd, pine nut confit, cilantro dressing
Brussels SproutsCAD 16.00
deep-fried, chili glaze, wild rice
Charred BroccoliCAD 16.00
'nduha xo, aged cheddar sauce, wild rice
Wok-Fried Long BeanCAD 16.00
preserved black beans, lap cheong, crispy garlic
Yu Xiang EggplantCAD 16.00
chili crisp, chipotle, ramps

Siu

Small

Vietnamese Beef CarpaccioCAD 22.00
nuóc châm, crispy garlic, thai basil
Salmon SashimiCAD 24.00
heirloom tomato, yuzu kosho, smoked kalamata olive
Popcorn ShrimpCAD 19.00
prawn-crusted nobashi shrimp, crustacean emulsion
Lamb SpiducciCAD 18.00
gochujang, wasabi peas, korean furikake
Crispy SquidCAD 24.00
typhoon shelter crumb, leek butter, thai chili

Dai

Large

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

Tim Ban

Dessert

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

What 1,541 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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R&D Restaurant in Toronto offers a vibrant dining experience with innovative Asian fusion cuisine. Renowned for its "best duck in the city," the menu features standout dishes like R&D Fried Rice and Peking Duck. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food and "exceptional" service. A must-visit for culinary enthusiasts seeking unique flavors.

1,541 Reviews

K
Kerem
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Narrow seating plans. The plate size doesn’t match with the menu. A big-size dish is a medium-sized dish. It is overpriced based on the food quality and size. Overall it’s ok but it won’t WOW you.
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Sebastiaan
Ottawa
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ok hands down the best Peking Duck!! Great service and nice atmosphere to eat!
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Brian
Toronto
20 reviews
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Our prepaid reservation for 2 Duck experiences( including a mandatory tip) was accepted for 930pm and we were phoned day of to be told that the kitchens last call was 945 ! So ungracious ! Loud aggressive music was playing and the staff were on the “get you out of here train”! Unbelievable! The bill was slapped on the table as fast as possible! Just a weird and unnecessary experience from a place that I used to love . Please don’t accept reservations if don’t want us there and please pick appropriate music for clients willing to spent $100.00 plus per person !
R&D Restaurant - TorontoResponded 5 days ago
Hi Brian, 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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Simon
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is fantastic. Food is excellent, service is excellent and the ambience is very pleasing. Cannot recommend more!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing everything. We will be back for the duck because it needs request 24 hours before. Great job R&D👏
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Gabriela
Montreal
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tout simplement délicieux. Le canard vaut le déplacement.
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Arvin Ian
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came back for the CSB, Iberico Char Sui, Fried Rice, and the Duck. The Best Duck in the City for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Duck is a must order before hand. Really good food. Amazing flavours and textures. Really good twist on Chinese food. Service was excellent. Would come back again
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Volodymyr
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm not sure about "the best duck in the city", but definitely the best duck in my life.
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Johann
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blown away! Quality cuisine, full of flavor and well presented. Dishes are designed to share, so try add many things as you can. Grandpa's Fun Gao, Shrimp Toast and R&D fried rice were our top choices! Our server Sarah, was warm, attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu. The ambience is more relaxed with a grungy hip hop Playlist, which I personally enjoyed.
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R&D Restaurant - Toronto is rated 4.6 stars by 1541 OpenTable diners.