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Best Cantonese Siu Mai in Toronto

“It's deliberately left open at the top rather than fully sealed — the exposed filling and roe garnish are part of the presentation, not an accident.”

Cantonese Siu Mai

What the real thing tastes like

Ground pork and chopped shrimp are mixed with mushroom and seasoning, wrapped in a thin yellow wheat wrapper that's gathered but left open at the top (unlike fully sealed dumplings), and steamed with a small garnish — often a dot of crab roe or a green pea — sitting visibly on top. The open top means texture and filling quality are immediately visible before the first bite.

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Reviewers rate the pork-to-shrimp ratio and the filling's bounce (a springy, well-bound texture rather than mushy) as top markers. Because the filling is visible, reviewers frequently comment on appearance — a glossy, well-packed top is read as a sign of quality.

Order it here when it has

  • springy well-bound filling
  • savory pork-shrimp mix
  • visually appealing

Walk away when you see

  • can be filler-heavy
  • greasy if overfilled with fat
  • small portions

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