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Cha Liu Dim Sum Shop star½ [?]

Reviewed by Toronto LifeA few blocks north of Yonge and Eg, and upstairs from a forgettable sushi joint, Cha Liu is precisely the sort of quaint hole in the wall that every neighbourhood longs for. Regulars flock here for reasonably priced, well-executed dim sum classics, such as siu mai dumplings: here they’re given a delicate slice of scallop to complement the traditional shrimp and pork combo. Minia­ture barbecue pork buns are incredibly fluffy, with sweetly spiced centres. The barbecue duck chang fun brings slippery rice noodle wrappers packed with crunchy, intensely flavoured bits of Peking-style duck. Attentive servers. Small plates $4–$8.

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    2352 Yonge St. (at Orchard View Blvd.)
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