August 8 Dim Sum & Sushi

What is August 8 Dim Sum & Sushi? Occupying prime real estate at 331 Spadina Avenue where Chinatown borders Kensington Market, August 8 is an expansive all-you-can-eat hub combining Cantonese yum cha staples with Japanese cuisine. Originating in Hamilton before growing into an Ontario-wide favourite, this multi-level downtown flagship features mood-lit dining spaces lined with dark leather booths, modern banquettes, and tablet-equipped tables engineered for swift group feasts.

August 8 Dim Sum & Sushi Menu & What to Order Ordering via iPad means you can pair steaming bamboo baskets of supreme shrimp dumplings (har gow) and pork shiu mai with platters of torched pressed sushi and nori-shelled salmon tacos in a single seating. Hot kitchen dishes shine particularly bright, especially the savoury teppanyaki beef short ribs, crispy vegetable tempura, and deep-fried chicken dumplings. Vegetarian diners have solid options across avocado maki, steamed greens, and tofu udon, while dessert demands an order of molten lava custard buns alongside scoops of green tea ice cream.

Know Before You Go Table reservations are available via phone or their website, but peak weekend dinner slots see quick walk-in lineups, and standard two-hour table dining limits apply. Street parking along Spadina Avenue is scarce, making the 510 Spadina streetcar the most seamless route. The restaurant operates daily through lunch and dinner services, staying open until 10:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.