Tastes of Toronto: Dim Sum & Stories from Chinatown

Schedule

Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Museum of Toronto | Toronto, ON

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Discover the history of dim sum and Toronto’s Chinatowns through stories, tastings, and a look at the communities behind the food.
About this Event

About this Event

What makes a food distinctly Toronto? Part storytelling, part tasting experience, and part exhibition tour, Tastes of Toronto explores the histories, cultures, and communities behind the city’s flavours.

For this edition, culinary historian Shirley Lum will trace the history of dim sum from its origins in China to Toronto’s earliest Chinatown and the vibrant Chinese communities that followed. Discover how migration, tradition, and community have shaped dim sum’s place in Toronto’s culinary landscape.

Along the way, enjoy tea and a selection of dumplings provided by Edwin Lum of Wok Theory, bringing the stories and flavours of dim sum together in a delicious tasting experience.

Presented in partnership with The Depanneur.



About the Exhibition

The T.O. You Don't Know invites visitors to look beyond familiar narratives and discover the hidden histories, overlooked voices, and unexpected stories that have shaped Toronto. Through photographs, artifacts, maps, and multimedia experiences, the exhibition reveals a city that is more complex, surprising, and diverse than many people realize.



About the Museum

Founded in 2015, Museum of Toronto is a growing City Museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the diverse histories of the city. Museum of Toronto’s exhibitions, content, and experiences aim to inspire curiosity and foster deeper connections to our collective histories. With exhibition space at 401 Richmond Street West, partnerships with institutions across the city and a growing digital library of Toronto histories, Museum of Toronto offers a wide range of programming that is accessible to all.

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Museum of Toronto, 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Canada

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