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2026-05-28
❤️ Thank you to for inviting us to speak at the Toronto Public Library!
I’ve looked up to Ann since her Chop Suey Nation came out. As someone who grew up loving journalism, being in conversation with someone I admired for so long felt really special. Not going to lie… Was nervous! 😬
But more than her accomplishments (of which she has MANY), what stands out most is who she is — funny, kind, tremendously generous with her time, and deeply supportive of others.
Really grateful to know you Ann! ❤️ this was a true full circle moment.
2026-05-28
🦞 ginger & green onion lobster
2026-05-27
Thank you for having us be part of your panel. It was such an inspiring and great group to sit with !
Social media, storytelling and a digital presence was not part of the original plan to keep our restaurant thriving. But it ended up being our biggest lifeline to keep us alive.
We began sharing our journey a year ago… and we have pivoted a lot. Made a lot of mistakes. And kept going. Next year we will celebrate our 40th year in business!
We will be sharing more of our journey online and in person.
Tonight we will be
And tomorrow with
Grateful to chat and swap & listen to stories this AHM 💛🙏🏻
2026-05-27
Thank you for having us!
Around this time last year was the worst year in our restaurant’s entire history. Four decades we survived and 2025 really kicked us down. Happy to report we really went down swinging and the city and our community really came through for us . We’ll share more later about this journey to survive… but until then Happy Asian Heritage Month… we’ve got a restaurant to open.
Lunch starts at 11:30am. SEE YOU 💛
2026-05-27
✨ Classic. Beef & Broccoli 🥦 over rice
2026-05-23
can’t get enough of that … chili chicken 🔥
2026-05-21
Thank you Asian Alliance. Always happy to be part of your marketplace event 🫶🏻 !
2026-05-21
A sweet afternoon at 🍭 🍫 Thank you for having us and making us feel so welcome. And a special thank you to .collective for inviting us — grateful to be part of the conversation.
2026-05-17
SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES
Something I’ve been hearing a lot recently is : put your money where your mouth is.
If you care about our city support all the small local businesses that contribute to the cultural fabric of it. It doesn’t have to be just Chinatown … it can be little Italy, little Jamaica, Kensington market, J-town, Korea-town, little Portugal and beyond.
It also doesn’t have to be a lot. Just spread the word, purchase a bottle of water, tell them you appreciate them. Little acts of support go a long way.
For those asking about how to support Chinatown: visit all the chinatowns across the GTA. Support the aunties and uncles serving you. At Yueh Tung we really appreciate the work is doing. Consider visiting their site and donating.
Also support local small businesses and artists that care about the community .anson
Visit delicious restaurants and so many more all doing great things to keep our culture alive.
If you love a Chinatown shop please drop their name below 👇
2026-05-17
Growing up, my dad used to tell me stories about the lineups outside the restaurant. People snaking down the stairs. Around the corner. Always waiting to eat.
I could always picture it.
That image has stayed with me over the years and is the one guiding Joanna, myself and our team to continue fighting for our little strip of Chinatown on Elizabeth Street.
Deep down, I have always believed it could happen again.
But more than that, I want my parents to come back to the restaurant not as workers carrying the weight of survival — but as guests. And to see the restaurant thriving again ❤️ And because of our supportive city , we are happy to report it looks like it is going to happen. Thank you all so much!
2026-05-17
We’ve received so many messages asking how to support small businesses.
My answer? Support local — not just ours, but the places in your neighbourhood that carry stories, history, and heart.
And if you care about the future of Chinatown, please consider supporting the . They are doing important work to help preserve this community.
✨ There was a time when I thought stories only mattered if they were written in newspapers.
Now somehow, the story I’m telling — alongside my sister — is our family’s.
Recently, I had the chance to speak with and about our family restaurant, the sacrifices of our parents and community, and what it means to fight for a place that almost disappeared.
Growing up at Yueh Tung, I never imagined our little corner of Chinatown would become part of a bigger conversation.
But what I’ve learned is this:
The stories that may seem insignificant to others — the ones belonging to small immigrant family businesses like ours — have always mattered.
We just needed someone willing to tell them.
Because this story is bigger than just Chinatown.
It’s Little Jamaica. Little Italy. Koreatown. Greektown. Kensington. The family-run places, community spaces, and small businesses built through sacrifice that helped shape Toronto into the city it is today.
We see you.
And for anyone who has ever wondered whether preserving something old still matters in a world moving so fast — it does.
For our parents.For Chinatown.For the next generation.
Thank you to for listening to and sharing our story ❤️
Happy Asian Heritage Month!
Storytelling HakkaFood
2026-05-17
Chili shrimp 🍤
Whenever I’m asked to recommend a dish that isn’t our chili chicken … it is this one !
2026-05-09
At Yueh Tung, Mother’s Day always feels personal.
To our mom — thank you for the sacrifices we didn’t fully understand until we became parents ourselves. For the long hours, the quiet strength, and the love you poured into every plate. We’re sorry we guilted you every Mother’s Day for working at the restaurant and always having to celebrate the weekend after 😭 we get it now!
And to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, chosen moms, and mother figures in our community — thank you for holding families together in ways big and small.
Happy (early) Mother’s Day 💐! Tomorrow we won’t get a chance to use our phones during service.
Bring mom by this weekend — we’d love to celebrate her with you.
📍Canada’s oldest Hakka Chinese restaurant, still family run after nearly 40 years.
Also just one more thing :
Many of the women serving you, cooking for you, and taking care of you at Yueh Tung this weekend are mothers too.
We will all be working so other families can celebrate together.
So if service takes a little longer, or someone seems a little tired — we hope you’ll lead with kindness 🫶🏻 we are so grateful to be celebrating and serving your family on the big day! We love creating memories with you all.
2026-05-07
Mahjong nights at Yueh Tung with 🀄️✨
NEXT MJ NIGHT: Thursday May 28
For beginners, families, friends, and seasoned players alike — come eat, play, laugh, and connect around the table.
Whether you’re learning for the first time or grew up hearing the tiles shuffle in the background, everyone is welcome. ❤️
Good food, good company, and a little friendly competition.
📍 Come spend the evening with us in Old Chinatown.
2026-04-28
Getting ready for Asian Heritage month in Toronto! Catering orders are already being placed. Secure your goodies soon 🤗
2026-04-24
An honour to host author on his Canadian leg of his book tour ! 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
2026-04-23
🍜 Hakka wonton garlic noodles for the win
2026-04-21
Here’s what’s cooking today!
2026-04-20
Closed today… but we couldn’t just leave you hanging like that 😌
Here’s a little MANCHURIAN FISH moment to hold you over — crispy, hot and flavourful!
BACK TOMORROW . Come hungry. 🐟🔥
2026-04-03
You asked how to help Chinatown - both old and new.
Come down. Support local. Frequent the shops.
Share this so more people see what’s happening.
LET US KNOW : your favourite memories of visiting Chinatown.
Because once it’s gone, we don’t get it back.
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2026-04-03
What we said at City Hall.
We’re not just business owners—
we’re daughters trying to protect what our parents built.
Because once it’s gone, we don’t get it back.
2026-04-02
Chinatown is disappearing.
We went to City Hall to fight for it.
If this matters to you, share this and help keep Chinatown’s story alive.
2026-04-02
One of North America’s historic Chinatowns is disappearing.
Today, we walked into City Hall not just as business owners,
but as daughters trying to protect what our parents built.
We stood alongside Arlene Lumb, and community members working hard to keep Chinatown alive.
Chinatown isn’t just a place.
It’s memory, sacrifice, community—and it’s slipping away.
Because once it’s gone, we don’t get it back.
If this matters to you, share this, follow along, and help us keep Chinatown’s story alive while the hands that build it are still with us to see it thrive again.
ImmigrantStories SaveChinatown TorontoLife Community Legacy
2026-03-23
Congratulations .to on such a powerful premiere last night.
So many of our stories live quietly — in kitchens, in jewelry shops, in family businesses, in the hands of the next generation trying to hold it all together.
They’re not always seen as glamorous.
But they are real. And they matter.
Thank you for telling them. And thank you for gathering community together! It was so wonderful to be amongst friends old & new, peers and advocates 🫶🏻 Madelyn, Borris & team - you guys did a phenomenal job. Thank you for telling our story so respectfully! Congratulations on your night !!
Address
126 Elizabeth Street
Toronto, ON
M5G1P5
1. By Public Transport: Take the subway to Dundas Station, then walk north on Yonge Street and turn right onto Elizabeth Street. The restaurant is located on your left-hand side.
2. By Driving: From the Gardiner Expressway, take the York-Bay-Yonge exit and continue north on York Street until you reach Dundas Street. Turn left onto Dundas and then right onto Elizabeth Street. There are several parking options available in the area including street parking or nearby public lots such as Green P Parking at 438 Richmond St W or Impark at 347 Spadina Ave.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 8:30pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 8pm |
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What people say
Chinese restaurants are known for their delicious and flavorful dishes that are perfect for any occasion. If you're looking for a Chinese restaurant in Toronto, look no further than Yueh Tung Restaurant on Elizabeth Street. This family-owned restaurant has been serving families since 1978 and is home to Toronto's ORIGINAL Manchurian and Chili Chicken.
Yueh Tung Restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate special occasions like Mother's Day or the Lunar New Year with your loved ones. They offer a Hakka home comfort meal that will surely satisfy your cravings. The restaurant also offers seasonal deals like their Black Friday deal where you can receive a free $25 promo gift certificate when you purchase $125 worth of their sauces.
Aside from their amazing deals, Yueh Tung Restaurant also prioritizes the safety of their customers during harsh weather conditions. They closed due to the winter storm last December 23 but resumed regular hours the next day for Christmas Eve.
If you're feeling down because of the cold weather, Yueh Tung Restaurant can cure your winter blues with their fresh hot dishes. Visit them today and experience authentic Chinese cuisine that will surely leave you wanting more.
