Tried Hakkalicious for the first time with some friends and loved the food so much that we had to…read morereorder. We ordered multiple Indo-Chinese dishes. And all of them tasted incredible, what stood out for me was their chicken lollipops (dry and the gravy coated). Amazing taste, our to-go order was ready quickly and was well packed. Definitely recommend thia restaurant.

Went to this restaurant while looking for places to eat while returning from a trip to Guelph. The…read morefood was decent but the quantity was not at par with the price which was quite disappointing. Service was good and the ambiance was cozy but we expected a lot better from this restaurant since it had great reviews online.

Szechuan Szechuan is one of the better fast food options around…read more I came by for a quick takeout meal & was pleasantly surprised by the decent flavours of the crispy Cantonese chow mein. While the noodles were not crispy, the dish was loaded with chicken, shrimp, bok choy, mushroom & other vegetables that soaked up the delicious savoury sauce. We added a cream corn soup to round out. I've also had the Szechuan Chicken before and have to admit it's another hit fast food dish. This restaurant has a mash of different menu items including pho, sushi & Thai curry as well. The sushi rolls were passable. It doesn't have to be perfectly authentic to be a good option at the mall. While we've never tried the server experience, the metal takeout tables here work perfectly fine for a quick meal. For our latest meal, we had the Ginger Beef with rice which is another pleasant Chinese takeout dish popularized locally. It came hot out of the kitchen. The deep fry technique here preserved the tenderness of the beef much better than other places where I've tried this dish. It went well with the crispy batter drenched in sweet spicy soy sauce. Skip it or it hit? If you're looking for Asian food at the mall, an occasional visit here is not bad.

The food is ok, it's pan Asian so you have a lot of options, however the restaurant is stuck in its…read moreglory days of the early 2000s. While the interior remains very nice for a family dinner or dinner date with friends, the service would have been better. It felt like our server kept waiting for us to finish our meal and then leave. We took out takeaway containers but my friend and I wanted to stay and yap for a little bit because we hadn't seen each other in a long time and the restaurant was rather empty but the kitchen staff came out and quickly packed our meals at the table. Speaking of, when we ordered our mango salad, it looked haphazardly put together, and the mango (ripe and unripe) were cut in very large chunks... not very bistro like at all... At the end when we asked for our bill, I went to pay and our server went "what? No tip??" And he stood there and watched me pay. Tip is customary, not mandatory. Moreover he wasn't supposed to "watch me pay." I felt like I was coerced. Never coming back here, would not recommend this place.

Came here for a quick lunch and to satisfy some rice rolls cravings. Usually I grab take out here…read moreand have only come once for lunch during the summertime. This place has no heat.. it's winter now and everyone's wearing their jacket inside. Kinda made me want to leave and get takeout instead. Aside from the cold issue, the service is prompt and fast. I asked for hot water and it came fast. I mean there are only two other tables at the time. Food is good. Decent for when you have cravings I guess. Also ordered salted fish and chicken fried rice, a little over $12 during lunch. Also asked for no peas, came out how I want! Will be coming here again but for takeout only during the winter! Rating 3.8/5

Someone told me this place wasn't very good, I still gave it a try and thought otherwise. I got the…read morebeef flat rice noodle, it was very good and had wok hey. The curry beef brisket with rice was also tasty. Their portions were a bit on the smaller side. And the service was quick but particularly friendly. Seating was spacious, we were a group of 4 and got a large corner table with cushion seats. I would come back if I was in the area but maybe not my first choice as there are some really good competition if you're willing to drive a bit more.

Cynthia's Chinese Restaurant in the Newmarket location is made up of 2 different restaurants: the…read morefine dining restaurant, and the buffet / all-you-can-eat restaurant. They're located in the same plaza, but in separate units. We went to the fine dining portion of the restaurant. The ambiance and interior décor were really nice, the inside was very clean, and the customer service was really good (a lot better than what you'd expect from a Chinese restaurant). There was live music (an actual singer) performing when we were there for a weekend dinner. It had a fine dining feel. I liked all the little details and ornament-like items that they used for the eating utensils (e.g. golden-plated chopstick rest, fancy soup bowl akin to the bowls used by Chinese emperors, etc.). They had both English and Chinese menus for you to choose. Although the service and overall experience were above average, the food was just average. The stand-outs for me were the Crab Meat & Corn Soup and Seafood Garlic Fried Rice. The soup had actual chunks of crab and a lot of corn, which I liked. The Seafood Garlic Fried Rice was moist and contained a good amount of seafood (small scallops, pieces of shrimps, shredded imitation crab). It was delicious and flavourful. The Scallops with Ginger and Onion was also good, with large scallops, sliced white onion, and I could really taste the ginger (with actual ginger pieces in the dish). Buddha's Delight Vegetables was a disappointment because it was too saucy and salty. It didn't contain bamboo shoots like the Buddha's Delight in some other Chinese places, but they had wood ear mushrooms which I liked.

First class service. I recommend you phone first and reserve a table. Very tasty and high class.read more

Non-authentic Chinese food. Cynthia's Chinese Restaurant claims to serve authentic Chinese food on…read morethe Website, but unfortunately is lacking in authenticity. I've had food here on several occasions, mainly because it's a favourite of one of my (non-Chinese) friends who lives in the area. This time around, they ordered Singapore Vermicelli Noodle, Sizzling Mongolian Beef, Orange Chicken, and Chicken Fried Rice, and Vegetarian Spring Rolls for takeout. Most dishes were ok, and had a decent amount of flavour - except the Chicken Fried Rice which had limited small bits of chicken and was underwhelming. Rice was slightly soft and overcooked. The dishes were missing the 'wok hei' flavour and portions sizes were small for the price. The Mongolian Beef had a lot of onions and peppers as fillers, so not much beef in the dish. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and service staff are pleasant. Value for money could be better. Overall, there are plenty of Chinese restaurants in the area, so this wouldn't be my first pick if you're looking for good, authentic Chinese food.

Where do I even start? You walk in and you're immediately taken back in time to decor like the…read more90s. There's a lounge singer type elderly man singing his best karaoke retirement life. You're seated and the hostess is so close to you. You're not sure why till you're seated and she pulls the napkin from a wine glass and places the clothe dinner napkin on your lap, ummmm how fancy I suppose? They are all dressed up in Chinese cultural costumes, and slightly over the top. I always order alcohol and it came out odd as pictured. Asking for water also took several attempts. Though I enjoyed the crispy beef (a definite try) and friend rice, it was food catered towards non-Chinese clientele. Beef was legit crispy. Chicken lacked the punch I was looking for with a somewhat bland sweet and sour. It was alright overall. Companion wanted to try it out since it was recommended by his friends. We were able to get reservations on valentine's days. It was dinner and music. I got fortune cookies. Overall it was somewhere to try.

If Frederick's is the East end legend, Golden Star would be the West end Hakka staple. Incredible…read moreginger crispy beef, and the price is very reasonable too. This place deserves a lot more love and I'm willing to give! The restaurant is very low-key, but spacious and clean. Tip: order ahead as you may have to wait.

Love their food and their lunch combos . Best one in north York for Hakka and Bombay chicken is to…read moredie for.