Tastes of Toronto: Dim Sum & Stories from Chinatown

Discover the history of dim sum and Toronto’s Chinatowns through stories, tastings, and exhibition.

What makes a food distinctly Toronto? Part storytelling, part tasting experience, and part exhibition tour, Tastes of Toronto explores the histories, cultures, and communities behind the city’s flavours.

For this edition, culinary historian Shirley Lum will take us through the history of dim sum and Toronto’s Chinatowns, exploring how food, migration, and community have shaped the city’s culinary identity.

Along the way, enjoy a curated dim sum tasting from Wok Theory and discover the stories behind a food tradition that has become part of Toronto’s cultural landscape.

Presented in partnership with The Depanneur.

Dates

Nov 19, 2026

Tickets

Space is limited. Tickets required.

Open Hours

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location

401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

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