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The results are in for the 2026 CHOPSBOOK Golden Chopsticks Awards "Stir-fry" series (Toronto)! Top Choice Restaurant (阿一小廚) in Markham has been crowned the "People's Choice Best." This eatery is celebrated by netizens for its authentic Hong Kong-style stir-fries, dishes bursting with "wok-hei" (the breath of the wok), and fresh live seafood, making it Toronto's go-to for stir-fry. Here's the full list of nominated restaurants for this year's "Stir-fry" category:

• Top Choice Restaurant (阿一小廚) 🏆
• The Royal Chinese Restaurant (避風塘小炒)
• Hee Kee Seafood Restaurant (喜記海鮮小炒大排檔)
• Dong Kee Chinese Restaurant (東記海鮮舫)
• Shine Kitchen (尚品)
• Ying Kee Seafood Restaurant (英記海鮮小廚)
• Full Yuan Seafood Restaurant (福苑海鮮小炒)
• Bowl Kee Restaurant (煲仔記)
• Lucky Pot (飯飯掂)
• Gourmet Kitchen (粵港小炒)
• May Yan Seafood Restaurant (陸福海鮮酒家)
• Maple's Kitchen (新陸羽)
• Da Fu Seafood Restaurant (大福海鮮小炒)
• Cheung Kee (祥記)
• Uncle Wing's Kitchen (榮記海鮮小炒)
• Swatow Restaurant Toronto Chinatown (汕頭小食家)
• Mr. Congee Chinese Cuisine (龍粥記)
• Ritzy Palace Chinese Cuisine (富麗宮大酒樓)

The CHOPSBOOK Golden Chopsticks Awards continually strive to uncover Canada's top dining establishments, with the ultimate "People's Choice Best" determined by public vote. This time, our spotlight is on Toronto, focusing on "Stir-fry" – a category that truly embodies the essence of Cantonese cuisine. "Stir-fry" refers to home-style dishes cooked rapidly over high heat, emphasizing "wok-hei" (the breath of the wok) and ingredient freshness, serving as a crucial benchmark for a Cantonese restaurant's skill.

The selection process for the "Golden Chopsticks Awards 2026: Stir-fry" (Toronto) was as exciting as ever. It began with public nominations for favourite restaurants, followed by a series of daily elimination rounds, culminating in the selection of the most popular stir-fry spots. This public award series aims to provide food enthusiasts with an authentic and reliable dining guide. After months of enthusiastic participation and vigorous voting from Toronto's stir-fry lovers, Top Choice Restaurant was ultimately awarded the "People's Choice Best" accolade, acknowledging their consistent quality over the years.

This year's CHOPSBOOK Golden Chopsticks Awards "Stir-fry" series (Toronto) proudly presents Top Choice Restaurant (阿一小廚) in Markham as its esteemed winner. Situated in New Kennedy Square on Kennedy Road, this well-regarded establishment in Unionville/Markham is celebrated for its authentic Cantonese cuisine, offering genuine Hong Kong-style flavours. The restaurant features a humble, functional interior with glass partitions between tables, creating a lively yet comfortable dining atmosphere. Top Choice Restaurant is renowned for its fresh ingredients, dishes bursting with "wok-hei" (the breath of the wok), and generous portions, making it a favourite among local diners and families. They even offer complimentary tofu sweet soup or tofu pudding as a post-meal treat.

Signature Dishes and Highlights:

• Wok-Tossed Stir-fries: Top Choice Restaurant's stir-fry dishes are famous for their intense "wok-hei." Popular choices include the "Pineapple Sweet and Sour Pork," "Stir-fried Clams with Black Bean Sauce," and "Salt and Pepper Squid". Their chefs excel at high-heat stir-frying, ensuring each dish is fragrant and perfectly cooked.
• Seafood Delicacies: The restaurant prominently features live seafood, offering a variety of fresh lobster, crab, and fish dishes. Netizens highly recommend the "Typhoon Shelter Style Fried Lobster" and "Steamed Scallops with Garlic." Additionally, fried seafood appetizers like "Deep Fried Stuffed Crab Claw," "Deep Fried Crispy Shrimps," and "Deep Fried Oysters" are also widely praised.
• Home-style Flavours: Beyond stir-fries and seafood, Top Choice Restaurant also serves numerous classic Cantonese home-style dishes, such as "Garlic Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce," "Stir-fried Snow Pea Leaves," and "Braised Stuffed Tofu". Their dishes are generously portioned and authentically flavoured, evoking a warm family dining experience. Favorites include "Sweet and Sour Pork," "Steamed Chicken," "Fried Pork Chops with Special Sauce," and "Stir-fried Grouper with Veggies".
• Special Soups: The "Mixed Seafood Bean Curd Thick Soup" is another signature item, rich in ingredients and flavourful.

In addition to the People's Choice Best winner, this year's CHOPSBOOK Golden Chopsticks Awards "Stir-fry" series also featured other Toronto establishments, each offering unique culinary experiences worth trying:

The Royal Chinese Restaurant (避風塘小炒)
Located in Scarborough (3587 Sheppard Ave E), The Royal Chinese Restaurant is a traditional Cantonese eatery known for its authentic wok-hei Cantonese dishes, generous portions, and affordable prices. They specialize in classic stir-fries, noodle soups, and seafood dishes, particularly their Typhoon Shelter style fried clams, lobster baked in superior broth, and salted pork bone soup, all exuding a genuine Hong Kong street food flavour.

Hee Kee Seafood Restaurant (喜記海鮮小炒大排檔)
Situated in Scarborough (3250 Midland Ave Unit G101), Hee Kee Seafood Restaurant is a vibrant spot for Hong Kong-style seafood and stir-fries. The restaurant draws diners with its bold flavours, communal dining atmosphere, and casual dai pai dong (street stall) style, making it an ideal place to enjoy fresh seafood and home-style Cantonese dishes. Signature dishes include Hong Kong Stir-fried Jumbo Crab, Signature Mixed Seafood Stir-Fry, and Salt & Pepper Squid.

Dong Kee Chinese Restaurant (東記海鮮舫)
A Cantonese restaurant in Scarborough (3838 Midland Ave) established in the 1990s, Dong Kee Chinese Restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Cantonese flavours and is a popular choice for family meals and late-night dining. Open daily until 2 AM, it offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services with free parking. Their signature Yellow Eel Claypot Rice is considered one of Toronto's best, while Dry-fried Beef Hor Fun and Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs are also highly praised.

Shine Kitchen (尚品)
Located in Scarborough (4733 Steeles Ave E Unit 7), Shine Kitchen specializes in authentic Chinese stir-fries. The restaurant offers a variety of wok-tossed dishes, aiming to present classic flavours with fresh ingredients, providing diners with an enjoyable everyday culinary experience.

Ying Kee Seafood Restaurant (英記海鮮小廚)
Ying Kee Seafood Restaurant in Richmond Hill (1070 Major MacKenzie Dr. #107) is a newer Cantonese restaurant in the area, specializing in classic Hong Kong-style cafe dishes and traditional Chinese stir-fries, emphasizing "wok-hei". Their Grouper Five-Grain Fish Noodles (original and fresh tomato flavours) and Crispy Roasted Squab are among their signature dishes.

Full Yuan Seafood Restaurant (福苑海鮮小炒)
Full Yuan Seafood Restaurant in Scarborough (3833 Midland Ave) offers Cantonese-style seafood stir-fry dishes. The restaurant is dedicated to showcasing the essence of traditional Cantonese cooking, combining fresh seafood with expert wok-frying techniques to deliver a rich culinary experience.

Bowl Kee Restaurant (煲仔記)
Bowl Kee Restaurant in Markham (8360 Kennedy Rd) is renowned for its clay pot rice bowls, a long-standing establishment in Peachtree Plaza [cite: 47 - from previous search]. Their clay pot rice is cooked with ingredients layered on top, allowing meat juices to flavour the rice and create a crispy rice crust [cite: 47 - from previous search]. Besides clay pot rice, popular stir-fries include Pork in XO Sauce, Typhoon Shelter Style Eggplant, and Yellow Eel Claypot Rice [cite: 2 - from previous search, 19 - from previous search, 47 - from previous search].

Lucky Pot (飯飯掂)
Lucky Pot, located in the Milliken community of Scarborough (5005 Steeles Ave E), is a bustling Cantonese eatery that provides authentic dishes at reasonable prices. Known for its family-style dinners, signature items include crab with rice, black pepper beef ribs, and shredded chicken with scallion oil. They also offer a variety of wok-hei stir-fries such as Fried Osmanthus Mussels with King Mushroom in XO Sauce, Stir Fried Chicken Kidney with Pepper, and Gel Chicken Cooker (啫啫雞煲) [cite: 9 - from previous search, 21, 24].

Gourmet Kitchen (粵港小炒)
Gourmet Kitchen in Scarborough (#103) specializes in authentic Cantonese stir-fries, aiming to deliver home-style flavours through traditional cooking methods. The restaurant offers a diverse selection of wok-tossed dishes, focusing on fresh ingredients and balanced wok-hei.

May Yan Seafood Restaurant (陸福海鮮酒家)
May Yan Seafood Restaurant is a relaxed eatery in Scarborough (4227 Sheppard Ave E Unit B2) dedicated to traditional Cantonese cuisine, with a particular emphasis on seafood. They offer many wok-hei stir-fries and live seafood dishes, including their signature Range Chicken with Fish Sauce, Sweet & Sour Pork with Pineapple, and Stir-fried Lobster with Soy Sauce.

Maple's Kitchen (新陸羽)
Maple's Kitchen in Markham (4855 14th Avenue), operated by the team behind the former renowned "Maple Leaf" restaurant, is known for its traditional Cantonese stir-fry dishes prepared with authentic "wok-hei". Signature dishes include honey-glazed oysters, Maggi prawns, stir-fried sticky rice, Ginger and Scallion King Chicken, and Salt and Pepper Baked Pork Ribs.

Da Fu Seafood Restaurant (大福海鮮小炒)
Da Fu Seafood Restaurant in Toronto/Scarborough (5651 Steeles Ave E) offers a variety of Cantonese dim sum, congee, rice noodle rolls, and kitchen dishes. Their claypot rice selections are popular, such as Spareribs Rice with Chicken Feet, Chinese Sausage & Meat Rice, and Mushroom & Free Run Chicken Rice. Various seafood stir-fries and fried noodles are also favourites.

Cheung Kee (祥記)
Cheung Kee, located inside First Markham Place in Markham (3235 Hwy 7 Unit 18), is celebrated for its traditional Cantonese stir-fries, congee, and noodle dishes. The restaurant offers a spacious setting and a menu of classic wok-tossed dishes, including Sweet & Sour Pork, Three-Cup Chicken, and Stir-fried Beef Tenderloin with Garlic.

Uncle Wing's Kitchen (榮記海鮮小炒)
Uncle Wing's Kitchen in Richlane Mall, Richmond Hill (9425 Leslie St unit 6-7), is a Cantonese restaurant specializing in authentic wok-hei stir-fries and seafood. Signature dishes include Crispy Squab, Peking Duck, and Shredded Free-Range Chicken, alongside unique offerings like Crab Meat and Conpoy Fried with Osmanthus.

Swatow Restaurant Toronto Chinatown (汕頭小食家)
Swatow Restaurant Toronto Chinatown (309 Spadina Ave.) is a family-owned restaurant popular among locals and chefs for its lively atmosphere, quick service, and generous portions. Adhering to traditional Cantonese cooking methods and fresh ingredients, their menu features signature items like Beef with Black Bean Sauce, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Beef Stew Noodles, and Crab Fish Soup.

Mr. Congee Chinese Cuisine (龍粥記)
Mr. Congee Chinese Cuisine in Richmond Hill (9712 Yonge St) primarily focuses on a wide array of congee dishes, while also offering a variety of traditional Chinese entrées. Beyond their diverse congee selection, popular choices include XO Sauce Dry-fried Beef Hor Fun and various clay pot rice dishes.

Ritzy Palace Chinese Cuisine (富麗宮大酒樓)
Ritzy Palace Chinese Cuisine in Markham (7301 Woodbine Ave) is a spacious and elegant Cantonese restaurant, renowned for its exquisite dim sum and banquet-style dishes. The restaurant offers a sophisticated ambiance and attentive service. Signature dishes include Peking Duck, Lobster with Ginger and Scallions with E-fu noodles, and a variety of delicate dim sum such as Scallop Dumplings and Fish Maw Seafood Dumplings.

Which is the best stir-fry restaurant in Toronto?
According to the 2026 CHOPSBOOK Golden Chopsticks Awards People's Choice results, the winner for the "Stir-fry" category in Toronto is Top Choice Restaurant (阿一小廚) in Markham. They are renowned for their authentic Hong Kong-style stir-fries, dishes with excellent "wok-hei," and fresh live seafood, making them a favourite among netizens.

What are the CHOPSBOOK Golden Chopsticks Awards?
The CHOPSBOOK Golden Chopsticks Awards are a series of public-voted restaurant awards organized by CHOPSBOOK, a Canadian restaurant review and dining guide platform, on Threads. Each campaign focuses on a specific culinary theme and city, with "People's Choice Best" winners selected through public nominations and daily voting rounds.

How can I participate in the Golden Chopsticks Awards voting?
To participate in the CHOPSBOOK Golden Chopsticks Awards voting, you can follow CHOPSBOOK's Threads social media account (threads.com/@chopsbook). Keep an eye out for details on each voting campaign and cast your vote for your favourite restaurants within the specified timeframe. Voting typically includes stages like restaurant nominations, daily matchups, and final nominee list voting.

Congratulations once again to Top Choice Restaurant (阿一小廚) for winning the 2026 CHOPSBOOK Golden Chopsticks Awards "Stir-fry" series (Toronto)! We extend our sincere thanks to every netizen for their enthusiastic participation and votes. Each vote you cast adds more vibrancy to Toronto's culinary landscape.

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