Hot Spicy Spicy Chinese Restaurant

Hot Spicy Spicy is a restaurant I dream about at night and daydream about during the day. The food is utterly sublime. Despite the fact that I live nowhere near the restaurant, I go as often as I possibly can. This is one of the absolute best meals available in Toronto of any cuisine. The current rating (as of March 2025) is criminal, and it would be an absolute shame if someone missed trying the food here because they were mislead. I’ve visited a dozen times (most recently tonight) and usually order the food for pickup and take it home. That said, the restaurant is newly renovated and comfortable on the inside. The service is exceptional, and there’s a feeling of being really welcomed when you visit. They also sell their chili crisp to take home, and it’s really great. The star of the show - and a contender for what could be served at my last meal - is the “famous spicy sausage” (lap cheong), an absurdly addictive traditional sausage that hits every possible right note. I could eat this every day for the rest of my life. Every dish I’ve enjoyed has been hot, fresh, and extremely flavourful. The stir fried green beans and hot and sour shredded potato are both exemplary examples of how to cook these dishes. The signature “popcorn chicken” is tongue numbing in the best possible way. The cumin lamb is deliciously cumin-forward. Even the Shanghai noodles, a simple and commonplace dish, bursts with flavour. I also have to shout out the signature pork buns, which are fresh and stuffed beautifully with juicy pork. I love Hot Spicy Spicy dearly. I hope they continue to cook these incredible dishes for years to come.

Came to have dinner here with my friends and catch up. We got seated right away even though we had a big group and they got us water right after. We ordered a bunch of food family style and it was delicious we couldn’t help ourselves. The food was flavourful and for those who can handle it I would definitely recommend their spicier dishes. They steamed buns were definitely one of my favourites. This location is an amazing place to take your family and friends and I look forward to coming again!

recently had the pleasure of dining at Hot Spicy Spicy Chinese Restaurant, recommended and accompanied by my friend. An unforgettable experience. From the very first bite, it was clear that every dish was prepared with thought, care, and an undeniable passion for great food. The flavors were absolutely incredible—each ingredient perfectly balanced, creating dishes that were both rich and satisfying. Very generous portion size. Making it excellent value for money. Very warm and attentive staff. Hot Spicy Spicy Chinese Restaurant is a must-visit. I can’t wait to return!

Used to come here a ton back in the day and I loved it then as much as I love it now. Decor has been updated to be more modern but the food offering has seemingly remained the same. Highly recommend the pan fried dumplings, really great taste and substantial filling. For lovers of anything deep fried, the popcorn chicken was seasoned well and was appropriately crispy. As well, the Eggplant and Dan Dan Noodle had the requisite chili oil (it is Hot Spicy Spicy after all) and for the group it was the right amount of heat. There are a ton of options available for those that may be intimidated by heat and those that seek that nummy flavour. The service was fantastic too - the servers were lovely and polite and checked in on us when needed.

Extensive menu with so many items to choose from. The flavours were amazing with many diverse ingredients and beautiful colours. Simon, the owner/host went above and beyond to ensure all the food was perfect. The restaurant has a family atmosphere that is rare to find these days, there is a lot of pride, care and attentiveness in the dishes. Throw in that they are delicious as well, I would highly recommend to anyone.