Dragon Pearl
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Dragon Pearl, and several commenters say it is still good, with a few mentioning its Peking duck. One commenter likes the interior, and another suggests going at lunch, which is more budget-friendly. Some commenters say it has changed since earlier years, one commenter finds the desserts weak, and another says weekend and holiday visits have become pricey.
Address
Dragon Pearl Buffet, 865 York Mills Rd, North York, ON M3B 1Y6, Canada
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Imaginary_Train_8977 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Says it has declined from years back but quality is still good, and it offers Peking duck.
- Recommendsu/december_karaoke in r/askTO · Dec 2025ambience
Recalls enjoying the buffet atmosphere at Dragon Pearl years ago and asks for current recommendations.
- Recommendsu/argo-navis in r/askTO · Dec 2025taste
Says the restaurant is still good, though they personally prefer Dragon Legend for its upscale feel.
- Recommendsu/NaniBakaNani in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026value
Recommends going at lunch, when it is cheaper.
- Recommendsu/Ripper1337 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026
Calls it more upscale than Mandarin, noting its Peking duck.
- Recommendsu/luusyphre in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Visited for the first time and loved it; would return mainly for the duck bar.
- Recommendsu/Beneficial_Emu696 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026
Calls Dragon Pearl their favourite Chinese buffet.
- Recommendsu/Commercial-Cap4970 in r/askTO · Dec 2025
Lists it among their GTA picks, saying it is still pretty good.
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- Recommendsu/maomao05 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Says the food is decent and likes the interior.
- Recommendsu/TaroSlush in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Picks it for solid overall quality and taste among Chinese options.
- Mixedu/LookAtThisRhino in r/askTO · Dec 2025taste
Credits its sushi and sashimi but finds its desserts weak and prefers the other buffet overall.
- Caveatu/McBang69 in r/askTO · Dec 2025price
Says the weekend and holiday cost per person has become very steep.
- Recommendsu/aforgettableusername in r/askTO · Dec 2025
Feels Dragon Pearl, not Mandarin, is the better pick when the buffet should suit Chinese diners.
- Mixedu/yummily in r/askTO · Dec 2025taste
Notes the namesake dish is gone but the buffet remains, and a family member wanted to return.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.