SO FAMOUS 真有名 in Toronto

366 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X2, Canada

★★★★★
(355 reviews)
Categories: Chinese takeaway Chinese restaurant Delivery Chinese restaurant

About

Tremendous Chinese Takeout in the Annex Top Rated High Quality Ingredients Exceptional Value Vegetarian Friendly Halal Proteins

Website
sofamous.ca
Address
366 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X2, Canada
Plus Code
MH8V+GJ Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
4–10 PM
Tuesday
4–10 PM
Wednesday
4–9 PM
Thursday
4–10 PM
Friday
4–10 PM
Saturday
4–10 PM
Sunday
4–10 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Dining options
Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
355 reviews

Most Mentioned

general tso (30) broccoli (14) shanghai noodles (9) eggplant (9) halal (8) protein (7) wok hei (7) hunan (6) concept (5) american chinese food (5)
5 stars
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★★★★★
November 30, 2024

The General Tso chicken was excellent - crunchy, spicy and sweet like it should be. Spring roll was also fantastic. A bit pricey to be honest (for the portions $30+tip on DoorDash for what's in the image), but quality food for sure 😀

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Decent small, clean Chinese takeout. Service was friendly, and quick. Food hit the spot. Fried rice needed a bit more flavour though. A little more on the pricier side, but overall good.

★★★★★
August 11, 2024

It opened its door almost a year ago near Spadina Station to offer customers authentic Chinese cuisine. 🧑‍🍳To maintain authenticity and preserve the flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine, they have chefs from Hunan and other provinces of China. 🥡The concept is a quick service restaurant similar to a grab-and-go but customers can also dine in and marvel at their bright fixtures and lights. The service was impeccable and your orders would come within 10 minutes even if they are busy. 🍆All dishes were so flavorful but my favorites were the General Tso, Eggplant and Lamb Fried Rice!

★★★★★
July 31, 2024

Okay so this slapped! It was amazing Chinese takeout food. The Shanghai Street noodles were fantastic and the General Tso was really well done and juicy. It is a big portion so definitely worth the amount you pay. There was so much leftover I had some the next day and it was just as delicious! I will definitely be back for the fried rice and more chicken!

★★★★★
May 30, 2024

Honestly, one of the best Chinese take out food restaurants in Toronto. The rice was on point, and each dish was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend upgrading to the “chicken fried rice” with any of the mains. The Hunan Beef is also a must order.

★★★★★
March 16, 2024

It’s my new Go-To halal Chinese spot. I’ve lived in Hong Kong for over a decade and love a good stir fried flat rice noodles that has a charry taste when made on a high flame wok! This place serves that taste and it’s spot on! I tried their wonton soup, spring rolls, chicken with garlic, pepper and honey, the stir fried flat rice noodles and their signature fried rice. Wonton soup is good! Spring rolls, they’re good. The chicken was amazing! Loved the crispy garlic chips and the sauce! The noodles were 9/10 and the only thing I’d change about them is the amount of oil. It had so much oil that after finishing the noodles there was still a thick layer of oil in the takeaway box. Please ask chefs to be mindful of how much oil they use. Towards the end I could taste only oil, not the noodles anymore. Their fried rice was a good end to the meal to wash off the oil from the noodles. Fried rice was simple and to-the-point! I’d probably expect more chicken for the mains considering it’s $20+ just for the main (without rice).

★★★★★
February 10, 2024

Amazing dinner!! General Tso chicken was delicious, and spring rolls were so crispy. Great attention to detail - there was the cutest lunar new year note in our delivery. 10/10 would go again.

★★★
December 11, 2023

The food is decent if you're in the area and need a quick bite. I had Shanghai street noodles. It was flavourful, but a bit too salty. I got it spicy, which made it better. I added chicken at extra cost, but the quality of the meat was low and it wasn't much - I wouldn't add it knowing what I know now. You get a free drink, if you pay cash. There is some seating (room for 8 ppl)

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

The best Chinese food in the area, I really like the chow mein and the fried rice, I can eat them every day :D

★★
December 7, 2024

Edit: I don t know what happened but it s 2024 and we went from five stars to 2 1/2. I m so sad. Previous review: This place has become our go to for American Chinese food. Ordered at least 20 times. First time I had it, mind blown with flavours . Like wtf. you had no right. Menu items are all so tasty be careful you don t get addicted. Love the smokey flavours. It s so *#$*!ing good is what it is. Prices might be a bit on the high end, expect $20 per person per meal, though we end up with a bunch of leftovers, so it s great value. Wings are , eggplants, Shanghai street noodles, the flank steak, the curry noodles. What are you doing to me?!?! Mmm

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Food is always great and flavor is exceptional. It comes out very fast as well.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Yummy food

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

nice place Vegetarian options: good selection Parking: not kuch

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Shanghei noddles are amazing with chicken or beef Kid-friendliness: Bring your kids they loved it!! Very nostalgic Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Amazing food - great service!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Love it!!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great!!!!!!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

So delicious, love the concept, even the place is small it has style, ice tea

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Cozy place with friendly service :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Amazing

★★★★
November 21, 2024

Love the food from here but don t like the new containers- they make the food too sweaty!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Food is always hot and fresh!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Very good. Going again.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

good food

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Love the food. Great service too

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great food

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

This place is awesome, worth every single dollar because it s SO FAMOUS!!!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Very good! Amazing service

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Superb food and amazing service! Dietary restrictions: Made keto and healhty food for me Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
October 21, 2024

Is the best noodle place, but they keep making their portions smaller every time!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Tasty and good service.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Amazing. I just wish they were still serving the Strawberry Chicken. Pls bring it back

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

EDIT 10/24: They recently increased the prices because they now give you two sides HOWEVER, the only one that doesn t require you to pay extra is the white rice and you HAVE to choose two so unless you want to only have a lot of white rice, you will need to pay more. A meal that used to be 15-16 is now 20 something It is good but they should have the option of having just one side perchance take out is not something I am willing to pay more than 20 dollars for, especially with all the cheaper businesses nearby. I ve had takeout from here a few times and everything is so tasty and fresh, always. Highly recommend!!! (You can order ahead too which makes everything faster and easier) Vegetarian options: You can choose tofu for your protein ;)

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

My faves everything is delicious here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Food was served hot and fresh. If you pay with cash you get a free drink of your choice. Never had strawberries with sweet and sour chicken but I m happy I did. Single meal cost $15 which is a tad bit higher than my liking but overall no complaints with service and quality of food.

★★★
October 21, 2024

I m a little surprised by the reviews suggesting that the portions match the price of the dishes. The prices don t reflect the protein option, and so a $20 dish ends up being $5 more to add beef, and you end up with a container full of celery and pepper with a sprinkle if beef. To me it isnt worth it. The flavours were good, but inconsistent. I came 5 months ago and the food didnt have any salt at all, this time the food was really oily (not necessarily bad) but quite salty. If you like it i m happy for you but sadly didnt scratch my itch for Chinese take away in the annex.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Amazing

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Quick and tasty food (no restroom )

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Very good - fresh and flavorful! A bit expensive but it s an expensive area.

★★★★
October 21, 2024

Decent place! Good food, little bit pricey, but i recommend:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Very unique Chinese takeout restaurant concept! I got the eggplant meal with rice and it was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

So tasty! Love the spicy options but everything I ve had here is just very solid. Chicken is great but tofu is also cooked perfectly if you are vegetarian. This place is also very fast, clean and has friendly and professional staff. I usually get takeout, which is the main business, but you can eat there quickly at the few high top tables at the front. This isn t a place you want to linger at for too long because it is busy and bright but it is well organized and clean. Vegetarian options: A lot of dishes have vegetarian tofu option.

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Tasty but overpriced. Ordered the takeout entree, had to pay $2 extra for beef and they didnt even fill the container.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great food and quick service.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

this has one of the best general tso s chicken I ve ever had. Such a game changer in this neighbourhood & would highly recommend.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Super addicting! Good and fast service, food is always hot, delicious and very filling portions. Would recommend for a quick bite or a takeout meal. Vegetarian options: Tons of protein veggie options with tofu! Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, open wide space for ordering

★★
September 21, 2024

This was one of my favorite spots but things have changed. Very mild/bland although I requested HF chilis. I ordered green beans with beef but got broccoli instead(see pic). Requested a refund by email but no answer since 9/2/2024...Poor customer service.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Service is especially exceptional

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Everything tasted good and the service was very good!

★★★
September 21, 2024

Used to be my fav place to order takeout, the food is always so good. Unfortunately due to the recent price increases on Uber eats and doordash, I won t be able to enjoy it anymore. It s just too much.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Theyre so nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

I have watched this restaurant grow and change since its opening. You can really see the passion that the owner is putting into this business. In the last year I have seen many improvements, refinements, and new offerings that have impressed me. It would not surprise me if this becomes a popular franchise in the future. As someone who has been ordering food since the grand opening I am proud to be a regular here and look forward to the future of So Famous. I miss the wonton soup but your new offerings have blown me out of the water. This is Chinese takeaway refined and perfected. Please try any of their menu offerings and I am sure you will be impressed with not just the food but the service and atmosphere as well. Thank you for creating such an amazing restaurant.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

One of the best halal finds In Toronto Thank you excellent everything

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

very fresh and tasty

★★★
September 21, 2024

Service was nice and fast with clean atmosphere, but the food was tasteless, ordered the so famous fried rice. Its like a production line so I should have known. Probably my first and last time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Excellent service staff and super tasty food! Called for information and very helpful:)

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Nice, yummy food

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

This place is really good. There was nothing that disappointed me, and that is rare because most restaurants disappoint me. Also this place has some really good deals.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was amazing !!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Chill spot

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Honestly everything is amazing on the menu, I get the supreme chow mein with chicken every time ! I fill my spring rolls with the chow mein as well. Thank me lataaaaa

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Best Chinese food in the city

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

amazing food!!!!!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Good food, I always come hare!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Second time here this place is amazing

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Came here to try Hunan Fire and it looks really delicious!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

First time trying & so yummy! Vegetarian options: Brócoli tofu ? Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Excellent Chinese takeout with their own spin on classic American Chinese dishes. Recommended!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

I am very addicted to the food. It is excellent. The service is also great and the atmosphere and decor is lovely Food

July 21, 2024

Horrible service

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

We ordered vegetarian Noodles. Its was really good. The taste was great. Lil bit oily but its okay for Chinese food. Not a lot space to sit tho.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Pretty good. Fast. But, there are better tasting places out there. Also last time I sent in the last behind the counter had a cold shoulder.

★★★★
June 21, 2024

We loved this place and still do, however when we ordered it last time we got different noddles that were different from Shanghai noodles. They were skinner noodles then the regular ones which I didn t love. Also they changed the packaging from a bigger container to a smaller one. Seems like the receipt changed. We loved the old noddles better. I would pay lightly more for the other noodles and bigger packaging.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Food was bomb

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Amazing place I love the food, I d sacrifice myself for so famous

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Insane food

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

One of my go-to places in the neighbourhood. We had a confusing promo issue due to Ubereats, the manager on duty went above and beyond by not only taking accountability for a mistake they didnt even make but to also honour the mistake that uber made. Thank you so much for your help. Will definitely come back.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

This is a must-visit. I was floored by the quality and taste of every dish I tried. The graphics pulled me in but it really stood up to all the nice photos. I had the honey black pepper chicken (the crisp is perfect and the sauce is so so so addictive), general tso chicken (again, the chicken is just beyond), chow mein (great amount of protein and veg and wok hei flavour), new lamb fried rice (soul xinjiang - craving it right now), hunan fire beef (the quality of the beef is fantastic, not like most Chinese restaurants) and wings (I m a huge wing critic and these are 100% worth ordering). Go eat there NOW

★★
June 21, 2024

Food was mediocre. Ordered the ho fun and egg drop soup. Both were super bland. The texture of the beef is horrid. Absolutely no flavour at all.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Skyrocketing up on the list of Best Chinese takeout in Toronto

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Never actually been to the restaurant only ordered takeout and I can say I have never been disappointed one of the absolute best Chinese take out in toronto id even say that it is the best a for sure must try. Had most things on the menu and never been disappointed just ordered again

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

I have been ordering from here for quite a while now! At first, the quality and taste of the food was top notch! Like you couldn t get better Wok hei flavor than here. I have found in the last 3-4 orders, my noodles and dishes have been extremely oily/greasy. I used to get the broccoli dish with beef and it used to be my fave dish: the beef was perfectly sliced - thin - and the broccoli was plentiful. Now the beef is awkwardly grisly and thick and the broccoli is floating in a big puddle of oil/water/sauce. Not super appetizing. I hope they are able to get back to the consistant good quality they had a few months ago!!! It was my go to spot but now I m not so sure. If you order off their website it s cheaper than on DoorDash.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Food here is delicious. I just wish they would change their take out containers to something spill resistant, less flimsy, and without the ink, which can rub off with moisture.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Back again here at So Famous Tasty food, quick service - appreciate especially the fusion of old and new styles of Chinese takeout restaurant! Wonderful to have this place in the neighbourhood!

★★★★
May 21, 2024

The food here is delicious! My favourite thing to order is the general tso chicken with chow mein and the heaven facing spice! The chicken is sweet, savoury and so so good. However, I m super bummed out about the drastic change to their business hours. They used to open at 11:30, so my coworkers and I would order lunch via ubereats every weekend. Now they open at 4pm.. so there goes that little tradition. If management is reading this please change the hours back to the old hours so my coworkers and I can order lunch here again!

May 21, 2024

The food here was the blandest food I have ever had at any restaurant. The beef fried rice was flavourless and the portion size was laughable. The wonton soup was like wet tissue paper and somehow the shrimp even lacked any taste. If you crave some food without any taste please give this place a try.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Very yummy Vegetarian options: Yes Parking: Who Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Bendbd

Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Wasn t tasty for the price. Shanghai street noodles were oily. So famous fried rice was bland. They charge for protein separately. The packing was eco friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Have ordered takeout here several times and not been disappointed. Wings are good, noodles are great, General Tso & shrimp spring rolls, double broccoli beef, also very good. Theyll make it hotter if you like, too. Hot and sour soup is sort of ok, but could use some tweaking, as its neither hot nor sour. Recently had occasion to use them for catering for a crowd of 30. They did a fine job, everyone loved the food, and I had leftovers for days (Yum). Would not hesitate to recommend So Famous for your next event.

★★★
May 21, 2024

Americanized Chinese food however not as good as a place like Panda Express if that is what you re looking for. Have been twice, food was not saucy enough and very dry. Good vegan options however.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

The food is super good! The place is really clean!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

The place is amazing, ordered twice for delivery and this time I came to pick up my self. Food is amazing, very delicious. Food

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

The best!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Amazing Foood Dietary restrictions: None Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

My go to spot for Chinese Takeout. Highly recommend the OGT with noodles and chili.

April 21, 2024

Placed an order online. When I got it home I realized it was incorrect. I called and asked if I could just come back and get the correct order (I was just across the street). They said no and they would issue a refund if I emailed them my receipt. I did so, and then was asked for a photo as proof of their error. I sent them a photo and then received no response. Terrible customer service and mediocre food. Do not recommend! Update: I did get a refund, but not for the whole meal as they had said I would, just for the part that was missing.

★★★★
April 21, 2024

Please bring back hunan fire...rename it as dry beef with chillies

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Portion sizes are a bit small for the price but the taste and flavour are great. Would recommend if you are looking for quick Chinese style wok stir fry. Service was excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Ordered from this place in Uber eats, and the food is always amazing. Good simple soul warming Chinese fair that is far better than the rest. Good value too.

★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I was really craving for Chinese food but I think I ordered the wrong thing because it was what I ordered was dry and there was no vegetables in it. Ordered General Tao chicken supposed to be the best item. They have two pieces of broccoli in it. Fried rice is not the best and I would say that this general Tao I give it reading six out of 10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I believe this is my third time ordering here. On this order I ordered SO SZECHUAN, upgraded to Chow Mein and added the Heaven Facing Chilli. On the side I had the little pack of Plum Sauce. The food was delicious! I loved every bite and my complaint I wish there was more in the container!!. I will return to order. Normally I do with Door Dash because the location is a bit hard to access with limited Parking (parallel parking on street) but, it is definitely a place to order from as I have not been disappointed.

★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Been getting delivery for >1 year now. Portion just shrank, soup used to be like DOUBLE the size. And now theyre putting cabbage and red peppers in the noodles - tf?

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Fantastic food! The sweet and sour strawberry chicken is awesome

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Love this place!! I ordered multiple times online and never was disappointed. Their Shanghai Street Noodles are my favorite.

★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

I ordered in-store using the touchpad. Unfortunately the store is not very clean and there is no garbage can and no recycling can for customers to use. The communal table was filthy. The touchpads are not cleaned between customers. The heaven facing chillis are extremely hot like suicide hot wings. I paid over $20 for what you see in the photos. There was enough meat but not enough vegetables considering I paid for additional vegetables. If you pay cash in store you get a free soft drink including apple sidra.

Local Guide
March 21, 2024

It s giving mall food court vibes . Everything was super bland , probably would of been better to take my chances with a $50 lottery ticket instead. It may seem a bit harsh but it s my honest opinion Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

their shanghai noodles are to die for and taste so good it s insane i always get it spicy too, their spring rolls are so crispy and fulfilling! next time i order im getting the tea they sell it looks delicious and im gonna make sure to ask them to make my order super spicy haha

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

What an amazing meal with great staff and friendly service!

★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

(3.5/5.0) Stars As soon as you enter you are greeted with friendly staff and come into a fun atmosphere. I received my food in a timely manner and the packaging was spot on. The food is good but I feel that the portion size and fried rice can be better. Overall, its a good Chinese restaurant to take a quick bite.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Genuinely one of the best, most consistently good restaurants there is. The flavours are absolutely bang on and the combo deals (protein or veg with rice or noodles) are the perfect price/size. I have been ordering from here for ages now and its never disappointed. Everything I have tried is better than the last to the point where I cant make up my mind anymore! BONUS: If you order on a delivery app, it always arrives piping hot. BOSH!!!!! Vegetarian options: Most dishes can be ordered with tofu or veg, plus a wide variety of already veg options Dietary restrictions: Never had any issues with my allergies (dairy)

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

This place is so amazing!!! I order from here all the time on Uber eats and I ve never had a single issue with my order. I love the food here so much and the staff are so nice. I 100% would recommend this place to anyone <3 Vegetarian options: Almost all dishes can be made vegan or vegetarian friendly. SO AMAZING!!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

SO Famous dishes are authentic and tasty, we ordered the Hot and Sour soup, Spring Rolls, General Tso chicken, and Wok Hei Ho Fun with rice noodles. Fast delivery and served in very cute Chinese food cartons with the wire handles. Our new favourite restaurant! Wok Hei Ho Fun is recommended too, just not presented on the Google options.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

I have now ordered five times from this new Annex restaurant. The food is fantastic. The strawberry chicken is an updated sweet and sour dish. All other dishes were great. It s my go to Chinese place

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Great food and super friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

The satisfied, my craving flour Shanghai noodles, and the service is nice and quick and fresh and it s halal

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Fast Asian food with unique menu options. My favourite dish Is broccoli style stair fry. If you are into spicy dish you will like their heaven facing chilies. Great service and clean dining room. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

really nice little spot for lunch! the staff are very kind, I didnt realize you were supposed to order on the tablet so the person at the counter punched in my order for me, I got the strawberry sweet and sour fried tofu which was delicious. in the time that it took me to eat, 2 people came in asking for favours/help and both times the staff went out of their way to assist these folks which I thought was very sweet!! I would come back here again.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

So Famous is SOOOO GOOD!!!! For take out it is just the perfect place. The quality of food and packaging never disappoints. 100% recommend.

★★
February 21, 2024

Fried rice is too salty, no egg and not worth the price. Szechuan chicken is also too salty and not flavourful. Food was too expensive for the quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

The food is probably the best chinese out there, HOWEVER, the price is way too high for entrees and the amount given. If it didn t taste so good i d probably be okay with this place overall for good chinese because it s hard to find! (strawberry chicken is the best)

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Amazing first experience! We got delivery and everything was packed so well and clearly labelled. Very quick delivery too! The food is delicious; comfort food that is well made and not heavy or overly greasy. Tons of vegetarian (and even vegan!) options. Would def recommend! Vegetarian options: Everything is available as vegetarian, some of the dishes are even vegan, which is great!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

So famous is SO DELICIOUS. The chicken is crispy and tender, the sauces are divine, the spring rolls delectable and the hot and sour soup is out of this world!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Got Uber eats, travelled well. Wonton soup is 10/10.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Ive had their takeout several times now. This place leans hard into the classics of Chinese American food, in the best possible way. Classic containers, classic menu, powerful flavors and excellent execution.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If youre looking for some seriously delicious Chinese food, look no further than So Famous! This new take-out spot in the neighborhood has quickly become my go-to for satisfying my cravings for Chinese cuisine. The first thing that sets So Famous apart from the competition is their speedy service. Every time Ive placed an order, its been ready for pickup within just a few minutes. This is especially impressive considering how busy they can get during peak hours. Whether Im ordering for just myself or for a large group, I know I can count on So Famous to get my food to me quickly. But speed isnt the only thing that makes So Famous stand out. They also use recyclable packaging, which is a big deal for me since I try to be as environmentally conscious as possible. Its great to know that I can indulge in some delicious Chinese food without contributing to unnecessary waste. Of course, the most important thing is the food itself, and So Famous definitely delivers on that front. Their menu is full of all the classics, from General Tsos chicken to moo shu pork, and everything Ive tried has been absolutely delicious. The portions are generous, too, so I always feel satisfied after a meal from So Famous. All in all, I cant recommend So Famous highly enough. Their speedy service, commitment to sustainability, and amazing food make them the clear choice for anyone looking for some fantastic Chinese take-out. Give them a try and Im sure theyll become your new go-to spot as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Looking for a modern take on authentic Chinese food, look no further . My wife and I had the OGT, Shanghai street noodles and crispy chicken wings! All were super tasty, fresh and delicious. Some reviews talk about the portion size, but we found it to be very reasonable and quite filling. This is my new go to for Chinese, I d highly recommend it. And for those interested, they serve halal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

hands down top 5 places Ive been to in Toronto. Highly recommend the general TSO. However, everything in the menu is amazing. Really good staff too. Not a long wait time and more importantly for some freaking weird reason, the food feels like home.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best take out in the area!!!!! Loved everything we got and amazing service.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Literally some of the worst food I ve ever had. All tasted like metal and butane meaning the chef didn t season the wok properly. Eating heavy metals is a health risk. Avoid this place until this review is addressed unless you want to eat toxic chemicals.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Chicken and broccoli were excellent rice not so much

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This Chinese takeout spot is a hidden gem! Id recommend the OGT chicken or la ma, we paid cash and got free drinks as well. Good spot for Chinese take-out. 5/5.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious food! And really nice staff. Would definitely order from here again!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ordered from here over the weekend and OH MY GOD was it everything I wanted and more to cure my Chinese food craving. New fav spot has been unlocked!! We had the General Tso Chicken, Fried Rice and Shanghai Noodle (with Beef added). Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly and ingredients used were fresh. Steak pieces were generous and so tender and flavorful. So good! Cant wait to eat here again soon! Thanks So Famous for coming into my life! :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fast and delicious food and super friendly staff. Cures your hangover. Wish I was eating it right now. Dhruv is the best. Go eat this food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

You know its going to be good when the woks sound like jets taking off. All of the food here is great, I especially love their noodles.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

As a customer and a Doordash driver. 1. Didn t enjoy the food it s wasn t authentic and tasted mediocre. 2. As a Doordash driver don t ask me to confirm the order pick up as I m placing the order in my hot bag as if I m untrustworthy. I find that very offensive. I always confirm my orders as soon as I have them bagged and I m ready to walk out. Telling me to do so is trying to tell me how to do my job and when I walk into the store I wouldn t dare tell you how to do yours. 3. In response. I didn t order through Doordash I m a part time Doordash driver. However previously I walked in to order my food directly so this is a valid reason to my rating to the restaurant directly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Today I tried their new dish - So Szechuan crispy fish! I like spicy so I really enjoyed this one! The Tremendous box size is huge and it easily feeds two. It was only about $25 with tax and came with chow mein. I m a regular here because I really like the food - all my Chinese favourites with just better ingredients. And those boxes are soooo cute

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Took my daughter Crandice here after formalizing the disbandment of our thirdwave ska band. We wanted to take the band in a different creative direction to the point where the differences were irreconcilable. She was bummed, so I took her to So Famous to cheer her up. We can say that this is one of THE best take out places downtown. I went here with some friends before a concert, and the food was incredible. The sweet and sour sauce pork belly was the star. The strawberry sauce was really interesting and flavourful. The flank steak and broccoli was a nice leaner alternative, and the general tao was chicken done right. The employees there were also really nice! They gave us free water bottles and let us try all their fortune cookies for free. They also really took their time to help us order. I wish I could give this place 6 stars out of 5. We will DEFINITELY be back, even if Crandices take on ska is a little too klezmer inspired for my liking.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious!! Great portion size The Tremendous box was so much food! Coming back again soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had Shanghai street noodles and honey black pepper chicken and really enjoyed both dishes. Noodles were springy and the chicken was crispy outside and tender inside with delicious sauce covering them. I would definitely go back and try other dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Solid place all around. Very authentic flavours, fast service, excellent food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

AMAZING, REAL MALA YUMMY NUMBNESS from the szechuan peppers. Its hard to find this authentic flavour, but its worth the hunt. I highly recommend the Mala experience here.. I ordered the So Szechuan chicken with rice, and the Szechuan Green Beans with chow mein and an Apple Sidra(soda) My tounge is numb with happiness . Great atmosphere and friendly staff too. Great job!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We absolutely love this place. We order delivery off DoorDash and the food is still steaming piping hot every time we get it. And they re always consistent with the flavours, it s SO GOOD 10/10 the general tso chicken and wok hei Ho fun with the flank steak are off the charts good. So tender!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Feel theyve taken feedback to heart after reopening. Portions are good for a hearty meal, lots of toppings, freshly made food, and prices are reasonable. They also simplified the menu because at one point it was a tad confusing how to order. Spicy is spicy though so watch out!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Absolutely amazing food! We had the Honey black pepper chicken, shrimp Shanghai street noodles, the shrimp fried rice and also the veggie, shrimp and chicken spring rolls. Flavour was just perfect the place is so clean and not to mention the customer service! Michael was such a pleasure he was so approachable and welcomed us with a smile. Will definitely be back to try other options.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My friend and I ordered the tomato egg, mapo tofu, hot & sour soup, shrimp wonton soup, and shrimp spring rolls. They did not disappoint and we highly recommend!! The portions size are really good and the staff is super friendly

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had the mapo tofu, szechuan chicken and Singapore noodles via Ubereats and everything came still hot and delicious! I m so happy there s finally a legit halal chinese food option for us! Thank you thank you thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Seriously unbelievable!!!!!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I wanted to like it but there s a lot of places I can get the same thing for a bigger portion/more vegetables.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My new favourite american(ish) Chinese food place. Delicious mapo tofu and chow mein! And it s halal too

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ordered via doordash. Got General Tao Chicken with chow Mein noodles, wings, fried rice with shrimp, and hot sour soup. Totally bomb doordash guy was late and food still arrived piping hot cause of how it was packaged. This is a straight up Canadian Chinese joint - I d argue it s even closer to American Chinese with the choice of traditional US Chinese takeaway boxes. Food is FRESH, piping hot, and tasted amazing, all of it. My only quibble, it s pricey via delivery I wish there was some family pre set combos. I had a 50% off Doordash thing $25 off) and the above was still like 40 ish plus another 8 tip. With that said, the food was not just good it was GREAT North Americanized Chinese food. Love the packaging and presentation, and the taste was Heaven. Would order again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Looks awesome, open kitchen very clean, delicious food, affordable prices what more do you want?

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Got Three Earthly Treasures with tofu. Tofu wasn t very flavourful so next time I d get it without, but everything else was so amazing I had to give it 5 stars.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

So famous is so yummy. Have tried the Strawberry sweet and sour, OGT, Three earthly treasures, Yu aroma eggplant, Szechuan green beans, and Double broccoli style. Every dish has been excellent. The favourites so far are Three earthly treasures, Yu aroma eggplant, and Szechuan green beans, but still working through the menu. Always get the Apple Sidra drink. Very excited about all the vegetarian options. They have 2 small tables for dining in. We make a point of coming here whenever we are downtown. Vegetarian options: I believe they can make almost every dish vegetarian which is fantastic. Ive been vegetarian for over 30 years and rarely encounter so many delicious veggie menu choices at a restaurant that isnt exclusively vegetarian or vegan.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Just finished my meal. The best Chinese food i have ever eaten. Service was great too. I am so lucky to have this So Famous with SO AMAZING FOOD in my neighbourhood Thank you . Food : 5/5

December 21, 2023

How is this restaurant advertised in the halal restaurants when One of the comments says the restaurant has pork?? It means Muslims should investigate before eating from any such places. The man who posted the great review on the food (including the pork) also got a thank you response from the restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The Food was delicious and the quantity was plenty. The Wok Hei Ho Fun reminded me of Hong Kong. This place deserves more than 5 stars. I absolutely loved it and I would reccomend everyone to try this place. I know for sure that I will be a regular here :-) Vegetarian options: Plenty of options for vegetarians

★★★
December 21, 2023

This place is a solid 3 out of 5. The online ordering on their website and delivery service were great. The food was okay. The price was on the higher end for what you get. Here is what we ordered: 1. Hot and sour soup: good portion and tasted great! 2. Original General Tso with chicken, heaven facing chili and steamed white rice: the chicken was flavourful but the rice was overcooked and clumpy. We threw out more than half of the rice 3. Double broccoli style flank steak and steamed white rice: the broccoli and beef tasted great but the portion was too small, especially considering that we paid $19.88 for this dish!! About half of the box was packed with dense white rice - why does it even come with rice? 4. So Szechuan with chicken, heaven facing chili and steamed white rice: probably my least favourite and I wouldn t recommend adding the chilli since it was wayyyy too spicy and salty. Same complaint as above with the rice to protein ratio. 5. Supreme Soy Chow Mein with firm tofu: this dish was disappointing! The noodles were overcooked, tofu slabs were dry and it barely had any veggies. It was pretty flavourless. Overall, I like the concept of this restaurant. It has potential but with their current pricing I would expect way more veggies and protein per dish and less overcooked densely packed rice. Please do something about your rice and noodles. Would I order again? Probably not anytime soon but willing to try it again in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This place is no joke! I felt like I had gone back in time and was nourished by the food of my childhood. You can *taste* the wok hei. No need to go to Markham or Mississauga anymore for good noodles! The Singapore noodles and the wok hei ho fun were delicious and the flavours were very well balanced. (Free drink with cash payment)

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We ordered off doordash. Tried the OGT and honestly? Not that good. Don t get me wrong it wasn t horrible or anything but the best part was the fried rice. The chicken was a bit too spicy (personal preference obviously) but it was very greasy and soggy. The chicken pieces looked big, but it was a lot of batter and not a ton of chicken. Fried rice at the bottom of the box was good. I expected the fried rice to have a bit more going on but it was nice. Just kinda plain. I d say try them for yourself but don t expect anything beyond your regular cheap Chinese food quality.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great place and staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love their General Tao :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Order through the app. It was on time and service was friendly. Tried the SO SZECHUAN with fried rice, super tasty and with layers of flavour (& spice too!). Look forward to trying it again soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Outstanding delicious food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food is very tasty, spice level is great (I ordered extra spicy and it was super hot which is what I was looking for) and good portions for everything I ordered. Follow up customer service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this spot and I look forward to ordering from here again Vegetarian options: Hunan Fire with firm tofu was great as was Hot and Sour Soup. Both are great vegetarian options. Theres more if you check out their menu.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I love the quality of ingredients they use! Fresh and always delicious :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best take out Chinese food I ve had. Ordered it like 4 times and it s good every time. You can tell the food is made fresh, even after delivery the food is piping hot. Shanghai noodles are a worth while upgrade. Only thing is the spicy-ness of the food seems to vary a little bit- sometimes it s a moderate amount of spice and sometimes it s too much for me to handle but it s delicious either way

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My favorite place right now to get Chinese takeout. I love love their food, especially the eggplant on steamed rice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian options! Chow mein was really good Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best Chinese takeout I ve found in Toronto, super fresh and super consistent

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Used to be our favorite place, ordered several times a month. Switch to requiring a base (rice, noodles) under each dish makes it harder to eat family style and turns leftovers into a mess. Havent ordered since and disappointed to see that it is a permanent change to the menu. Was so good. Update: sounds like family style is back on the menu!

★★★
December 21, 2023

It is a bit expensive given the amount of food and the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Some of the best Shanghai noodles I have ever had! Well done! Totally recommend

★★
December 21, 2023

I was looking forward to trying this place and sadly everything was underwhelming Secret Wings: secrets out theyre not crispy at all. I love Chinese chicken wings because they are so crispy and these did not live up to that General Tso: meh Spring rolls: meh Wonton Soup: meh Chow mein upgrade: very bland, no salt and no sauce from the General Tso to mix in with it. Not much of an upgrade Overall its OK but I can live without it in my life.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ive ordered delivery from So Famous many times. They offer my go to wok fried noodle fix. The food always comes fast, hot, and delicious!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Not consistent, 2 out of 3 times going was more disappointing each time, had so much potential. Noodles (both varieties) tasted like butane 2 out of 3 times. Food is overpriced, small portions and it doesn t taste high quality to reflect cost. Edit: At least they put in seating.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Oh my god the food here is amazing - i got takeout and it was unreal

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ordered the hot and sour soup, spring rolls and chowmein. Quite an underwhelming experience. The soup and noodles lacked salt and flavour. The rolls were also alright; nothing extraordinary.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Beef and broccoli on doordash was so hot, fresh and tasty. Quality beef, broccoli and rice. Best in Toronto

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Finally, the perfect Chinese takeout spot in the city! Was super pleased with my order, portion sizes are consistent with pricing, and the packaging and good quality. Flavours are insane and everything cooked perfectly. Cant wait to order from them again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing, high quality food! I got the original general Tso with chicken, which had a nice spice to it and the chicken was so juicy. The so sweet so sour with pork belly was such a good combo. The fruit in it is fantastic! Chow mein was so nicely made and didnt feel greasy at all. Would definitely recommend!!

December 21, 2023

Ordered the eggplant on noodles for around 20$. Soooo salty that it was inedible. Not too happy when I order expensive restaurant food i have to throw out. Staff nice enough but clearly won t be going back.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

All of the reviews saying the food is bad or mediocre are accurate. I ordered the Shanghai Street Noodles and the vegetarian spring roll. The noodles were soggy, the chicken was rubbery, and the entire noodle dish was flavourless and lacked salt. As for the vegetarian spring roll - it tasted okay but the picture on the Uber Eats app was deceptive and made it look like you get two spring rolls, but in reality you only get one. The food is also very overpriced - I paid $25. I was incredibly disappointed and will not be ordering from So Famous again.

December 21, 2023

The food is bland and so salty I threw out my entire order. What a waste of money.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This is the best Chinese food in all Toronto. Dont waste your time searching anywhere and just come here. Itll be your go to!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time here. Tried the honey black pepper crispy tofu with chow mein noodles and made it spicy (for no extra cost). Came up to $17. I really enjoyed it. It wasn t heavy like most chinese food I get & very flavourful. Staff was nice too :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious and good price too! Thank you

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Super quick and the fried rice and Shanghai noodles are great! Vegetarian options: Sub in the tofu! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Tasty, quick food, I like the General Tso Tofu. Good rice and packaging

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It s good. 7/10