Top Bun dishes in Toronto

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

Soft sweet bun with a crumbly, crunchy sugar-cookie crust — best ordered with a slab of cold butter tucked inside while it's still warm

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

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

A classic Hong Kong bakery staple with a crisp, crumbly sweet top and a thick, melting slab of cold butter inside.

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

A generously spiced, pillowy Swedish-style kanelbulle — less cloyingly sweet than the North American version, with a pronounced cardamom-and-cinnamon warmth throughout

Crispy-bottomed pork buns with a thin wrapper and hot soup interior — the Dear Shanghai concept's signature, executed with care that justifies the dedicated branding

Pillowy white steamed bun filled with sweet-savory char siu pork — the definitive test of any bao shop, and the reason regulars return

Golden crackled sugar crust over a pillow-soft roll — ask for the butter version, served warm with a cold slab melting in the middle

Pillowy milk-bread bun with a scored, sugary cookie crust that shatters slightly on first bite — no actual pineapple, all texture

Generously sized, soft-centered roll with a sticky sweet glaze and pronounced cinnamon throughout

The slightly milder sibling to the chive variety — cabbage adds a subtle sweetness and keeps the filling moist through the frying process.