Hong Fatt Bbq

I knew the original owner as «A-​Fau sook» (Uncle Fau) when I was a toddler in the late 50s and early 60s. Friend of my grandfathers. The original place was located a few feet west of the southwest corner of Dundas and Chestnut on the south side. The building is long gone. Nice man, he used to pinch my cheeks and give me a free soy chicken wing. Hong Fatt relocated here in the early 80s. He and his wife and son all worked here and he managed to acquire a Mercedes Benz.
The couple that run the place now: The old lady really resents having to work here. No hello or thanks. The man is nice enough. Be aware that unsold BBQ meats are refridgerated overnight and sold again the next day. I’ve had two occasions when the meat had the beginnings of rancidness. When it’s fresh, boy it’s terrific. I go about once a month for crispy skin pork.

Awesome BBQ duck, roasted pork and pig ears! This is a must visit place whenever we are in Toronto from the States. All the meats are flavorful and juicy. Highly recommended.
The sit down area is pretty plain. Just remember that you are there for the food and not the atmosphere and you will be set.
Price is fairly reasonable.

The traditional china town restuarant
Good value and good BBQ meat! The meat is always so flavourful.
Outside and inside is not appealing at all but if the food is good you end up going back for more!
Just don’t expect great service and the takeout line takes forever during lunch hour. but still worth the wait.

Decent cheap eat. This joint has been around the neighbourhood since forever, and I’m glad they never opt for «trendy look» and jack up the price like many other places. Although the price has increased gradually but it’s still cheap as hell comparing to restaurants nearby. It’s definitively a good place for Cantonese comfort food. I always buy 2 items with rice to go on my way home, generous portion costs only $ 6+ tax. I particularly love roasted pork here, always crispy and tender. Roasted duck is good but tends to be leaner and smaller than other places. They also offer roasted goose during the summer but I wouldn’t recommend it because they tend to be on the dry side. Also a free soup if dining there. I think they are cash only place which is fine with me.

By far one of my favourite places to eat in Chinatown when it come to Chinese bbq/​roasted meats. Whenever I can I try to introduce people to this place. Their lunch special is very affordable and filling. It’s cheaper than any place I can get around my workplace (King and Spadina) and is worth the walk up. I brought a couple of my work colleagues along… they loved it as well.
The owners are very nice. You can ask the butcher whether or not you want fatty or lean cuts when it comes to the roasted pork or the char sui. Do yourself a favour and try both of them. They are the best I’ve had in Toronto. The skin on the roasted pork is crispy and delicious and the meat itself is flavoured nicely and moist. The char sui is just awesome. Sweet with a slight bit of saltiness and very tender.
One of my groomsmen bought a whole roasted pig for my stag because what couldn’t be more awesome than roasted meat and beer? All the guys at the stag enjoyed it and couldn’t get enough. I still get asked about the pig and where we got it. Definitely a hit for a huge party. We had 30 – 35 guys there and there was still more than half a pig left.
The décor might not be to everyone’s standard but if you can get over that and be «brave» enough to get over your so-​called fears then you have to try this place if you enjoy Chinese roasted/​bbq meats.
This is a hidden gem.

Ordered BBQ duck to go, it tasted great and the price seemed cheaper than other nearby BBQ places. The couple owners were nice and friendly, they chatted with my friend and I, and gave me some extra minced ginger to try. I’d love to come back and try out other Items next time.

One of the best BBQ places out there. BBQ Pork and roast pork is seriously legit at around $ 7.50 per pound. Every piece is always tender and super succulent. I am however cautious about their BBQ duck, comparatively it’s a bit leaner than some of the other BBQ joints around Chinatown.

You don’t want to sit and eat there, as it looks a little bit crappy (well… it looks quite crappy) but a roasted duck or BBQ pork to take out is really worth it here! Cheap and really really fresh and so good!
Next time I”ll crave for a roasted duck, I’ll go there to take one half or even a full one home! I found THE place for this in Toronto!

I like many who have said before grew up eating here. This place has been around forever. Granted, new owners, «new» added to the name. But the stuff is pretty much same inside I think. It still looks grungy and dated, but who cares when you get great value!
I usually eat the BBQ Pork on Rice. This time I had BBQ Pork AND Roasted Pork on rice, it also has a few veggies on top and a soup. ALL for the price of $ 4.50. STEAL RIGHT!
I’ll definitely keep coming here.

I grew up eating BBQ pork and roasted duck from Hong Fatt. I am now 32 and still love the food! My mother remembers going there when she was a little girl and that was 65 years ago. Her father (my grandfather), knew Hong Fatt, the original owner because they were from the same village in china. Even when I try other «authentic» Chinese food places, it still doesn’t compare to Hong Fatt! I swear by it!

This is one of those restaurants that have been around forever. In fact, my mom frequented it recently and told me that some of the old servers who used to provide her with BBQ when she was in her 20s are still working there! Pretty amazing, especially in Toronto where being «trendy» is everything.
There is a reason why Hong Fatt BBQ has been around almost forever. Their BBQ is excellent, possibly one of the best in Chinatown. Meats were suitably tender and the marinade for the Cha Siew (BBQ Pork?) is not overly sweet like some other places. Huge chicken wings — great for movie nights at home.
Would be improved if the interior was better kept. Hong Fatt is definitely a «hole in the wall». If you are turned off by dingy interiors, I would choose another place in Chinatown. If, however, you want to experience what Chinatown was like 30 years ago, this is probably the place to hang out along with KIm Moon bakery across the street.

Very much a hole in the wall. You don’t come for the comfort or décor for sure. But definitely good for some Cantonese style comfort food and BBQ. Usually make it part of my routine when I come to TO. A nice bowl of soup that comes with rice dish is always appreciated. And did I mention the price is dirt cheap? $ 5 bucks for a 2-​item BBQ rice dish plus the aforementioned soup!