Rol San Restaurant
8.2Friend Score / 10#5 of 14 Restaurants in Toronto
Known forhar gow (shrimp dumplings)BBQ pork buns (char siu bao)steamed custard bunsdeep-fried squid tentacles
A no-frills Chinatown mainstay on Spadina for all-day dim sum ordered off a checklist, plus classic Cantonese plates. Send you here for cheap, reliable, late-night dumplings. Caveat: service is brisk and the room is basic — you come for the food and the hours, not the ambiance.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Thu 09:30–02:00 Fri–Sat 09:30–05:00 Sun–Sun 09:30–02:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | 510 Spadina streetcar to Spadina & Dundas/College |
| Time needed | 1 hour |
| Best time to go | Late morning to early afternoon for dim sum, or late night for a post-bar feast |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.2/10- Value8.5
- iconic6.0
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity8.3
- Accessibility8.5
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get there?
- It's right on the 510 Spadina streetcar line in the heart of Chinatown, near Dundas. Easy to reach and easy to combine with a wander through Kensington Market next door.
- What's the service like?
- Fast and functional, not fussy — this is a get-'em-fed Chinatown spot, so don't expect hand-holding. Order efficiently, enjoy the food, and turn the table.
- Is it cheap?
- Yes, it's solid value — a filling dim sum meal for two runs modest, especially given the portions. It's one of the more wallet-friendly ways to eat well in the area.
- Do they take reservations?
- It's mostly walk-in, and weekend dim sum hours can mean a short wait. Go a little off-peak — mid-morning or mid-afternoon — to walk right in.
- Is dim sum available all day?
- Yes — unlike many places that stop dim sum mid-afternoon, Rol San serves it into the evening and late night. That all-day availability is a big part of its appeal.
- What should I order?
- The classics: har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai, BBQ pork buns (char siu bao), and rice noodle rolls. Mix a few steamed and a few fried items and you've got a great, cheap spread.
- How late is it open?
- Very late — until around 2am most nights and as late as 5am on Fridays and Saturdays. It's a go-to for a post-bar dumpling run in Chinatown.
- Is Rol San a cart or checklist dim sum place?
- Checklist — you mark what you want on a paper order sheet and it comes out fresh from the kitchen rather than off a cart. It means everything arrives hot, which many regulars prefer.
Nearby in Ask Toronto
- Kensington MarketMarket0.15 km · 2 min walk
- Fika CaféCafé0.19 km · 2 min walk
- ChinatownNeighborhood0.21 km · 3 min walk
- Café PamenarCafé0.4 km · 5 min walk
- Art Gallery of OntarioMuseum0.51 km · 6 min walk
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