#FOOD: HONG SHING UNVEIL NEW MENU UPDATE (NOVEMBER 2025)

Toronto’s beloved Chinatown institution, Hong Shing, is evolving once again. Known for blending tradition, innovation, and community since 1997, the restaurant has introduced a significant Halal expansion covering over 75% of its menu, alongside a brand-new Baijiu-focused cocktail program that redefines one of China’s oldest spirits for the modern palate.

A New Chapter for All to Enjoy

As part of its commitment to inclusivity and community connection, Hong Shing’s new Halal dishes make its iconic menu more accessible than ever. Guests can now enjoy signature favourites such as Classic Chicken Wings, General Tao Chicken, Curry Chicken, Crispy Beef, and Hong Shing Fried Rice, all prepared following Halal guidelines.

In total, more than 75% of Hong Shing’s full menu – including popular noodle and rice dishes like Shanghai Noodles, Cantonese Fried Noodles, and Beef with Broccoli – are now Halal, underscoring the restaurant’s ongoing mission to bring people together through food that reflects Toronto’s diversity.

“Hong Shing has always been about community,” says Colin Li, Owner of Hong Shing. “By introducing Halal options, we’re opening our doors wider and celebrating the shared moments that connect us, no matter who you are or where you come from.”

Introducing: The New Wave of Baijiu

Alongside the menu update, Hong Shing is unveiling its latest cocktail collection, “New Wave of Baijiu”, a bold reimagining of China’s most storied spirit through modern Asian flavours and techniques.

“As Toronto’s only Baijiu-focused bar program, we’ve transformed our craft into cocktails that are bright, expressive, and designed to redefine how people experience Baijiu,” says Li. “This menu reflects our belief that Baijiu doesn’t have to stay in tradition – it can evolve, connect, and spark curiosity in a whole new generation.”

The cocktail list features as the Pina Co Baijiu (a tropical blend of baijiu, coconut rum, and pineapple clarified for a silky finish) and For Fig’s Sake (baijiu, Japanese whisky, fig leaf, and gentian for a refreshing, lightly carbonated twist), each blending classic Asian ingredients with contemporary techniques to create something distinctly Hong Shing, familiar yet refreshingly new.

Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future

To celebrate this next chapter, Hong Shing has also introduced a glossy magazine-style menu, beautifully designed to showcase the restaurant’s evolution. The new menu includes visuals of Hong Shing’s most-loved recipes alongside portraits of current and past employees, a heartfelt tribute to the people who have supported and shaped the restaurant’s identity over nearly three decades.

This new format pays homage to the restaurant’s legacy while looking forward – capturing the essence of Hong Shing’s story: a family, a neighbourhood, and a shared love of food that continues to evolve with Toronto.

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