The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co.

What is The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co.? Positioned along College Street just east of Ossington, this fast-casual Shanghainese wonton shop was founded in 2018 by Serina Shi and Nigel Schwartz to bring proper regional dumplings to the west end. The interior is clean, bright, and compact, outfitted with glowing paper lanterns and a handful of high-top wooden stools overlooking the street. It functions primarily as a swift counter-service counter and takeout hub with a dedicated following for both ready-to-eat bowls and frozen provisions.

The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co. Menu & What to Order Hand-pleated large Shanghainese wontons are the focal point, stuffed with Ontario meats and folded with delicate precision. The non-negotiable order is the Classic Shanghai pork and mustard greens wontons, ordered street-style in a dried shrimp, seaweed, and shredded-egg broth or tossed in rich house peanut sauce. The shrimp, pork, and chive wontons provide fantastic snap, while vegans are well covered with a spinach, shiitake, and pine nut filling. Round out your spread with a plate of chewy scallion oil noodles and a generous dab of their smoky housemade chili oil.

Know Before You Go Seating is strictly first-come, first-served across fewer than a dozen counter stools, meaning takeout is often your quickest bet during lunch and dinner rushes. The shop operates daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., but the kitchen wraps sharply at closing time, so do not attempt late-night arrivals. Streetcar riders can take the 506 Carlton directly to Ossington Avenue, while street parking along College is metered and competitive.