Top Bun dishes in Toronto

Golden-glazed baked bao with a sweet char siu filling that caramelizes slightly against the enriched dough

Sweet, slightly dense milk buns filled with shredded coconut and butter — the kind of thing you eat three of before you notice

Classic Hong Kong‑style bun with sweet, crumbly top and soft interior

Pillowy buns piped with lightly sweetened whipped cream — straightforward and satisfying, aimed squarely at the after-school crowd

Fluffy brioche buns topped with a generous blend of sesame, poppy seeds, and savory spices.

The chive-forward variation with a more assertive, grassy punch against fatty pork — a close second to the cabbage version and preferred by regulars who want stronger flavor

Pillowy bun with a crackled sugar crust, split and filled with a thick cold slab of butter that melts on contact

House-baked, generously sized, sticky and warm — often sold out by late morning, so order one as soon as you sit down