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Swatow

Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 309 Spadina Ave. (at Dundas St. W.) • View on map »
  • 416-977-0601
$30 Gourmet
Allows one person to dine well for $30 or less, including tax and tip; they are not star rated More like this »
Editorial Review

It’s a good thing this shockingly bright room is jammed with tables: Toronto’s hungry in-the-knows line up at all hours of the day, willing to participate in communal dining. Swatow’s generous meat and seafood dishes are peppered with flawlessly cooked vege­tables and well-judged sauces more varied in seasoning than traditional Cantonese cuisine. Best bargains: heaping bowls of congee or any of the 28 varieties of noodle soup that can be customized with your choice of ...

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    309 Spadina Ave. (at Dundas St. W.)
  • 416-977-0601

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