A pretty decent spot to get Hakka (Indo-Chinese version) cuisine on the Danforth. There are a few tables for dine-in but it's been known as a takeout spot for a long time. All the Hakka favorites are represented including the chili chicken, indo-chinese style fried rice, crispy beef and the others. The fried rice is pretty good and flavorful. I tried the ginger crispy chicken and while there was definitely the essence of ginger, the honey sweet sauce that coated it was a bit too cloying for my taste, and had to balance it with some chili sauce. Very generous portions for sure, and family run. read more

I was walking on Danforth when I dropped by Danforth Dragon for some takeout. Danforth Dragon is supposed to serve Hakka Chinese food. I ordered the egg drop soup and the shrimp noodle. I was disappointed by the egg drop soup. It was bland and just lumpy eggs in water. The shrimp noodles was good, but nothing special. You can get this dish at any Chinese restaurant in a food court. It is 10 percent off if you pay by cash. read more

Danforth Dragon - No. 88 shrimp noodles - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Holy Hakka, the crispy ginger beef is amazing!!! I've tried hakka a few times and the crispy ginger beef is my go-to test of how good it is. Gotta say, Danforth Dragon did not disappoint. The beef was crispy without being hard and jerky-like in texture, the garlic flavour really came through, and the overall taste was sweet/spicy-but-leaning-towards-sweet. Basically, checked all the things I look for in my crispy ginger beef. Got also a few other things: - Shrimp pakora: Pretty good! The coating wasn't too thick, shrimp-to-fillong ratio was fine, and while it was chewier than what I'm used to, that was actually a good thing. - Singaporean noodles: A miss for me. I opened up the takeout container and smelled the curry and got so excited. Too bad the dish didn't live up to that initial smell. It wasn't bad, just a bit dry and would have wanted a slightly stronger curry taste. - Mango lassi: Thick, yogurty, strong mango flavour. I really enjoyed Danforth Dragon. And needless to say, if you do stop by, make sure to try the crispy ginger beef. read more

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Overall food was on the mild side compared to other halka restaurant. If you enjoy halka flavour but not too keen on spicy food, I would recommend this place. Crispy ginger beef ( $15.50) I ordered dry however it was too crunchy for me.It was like eating meat candy. Not sure if they have a choice of "wet" on the menu. Also had Shrimp balls 5 pcs($8.99), masala fish($12.99), Jeera green beans($13.50). You can never go wrong with deep fried food. They were all okay... not incredible or anything. Manchurian Fried Rice w/ bbq pork($11.99) supposed to be made with green chilies, fresh coriander, onion, ginger & roasted garlic according to the menu description. None of those flavours were really kicking in. Also as you see in the picture bright red color turned me off. Possibly added with food coloring. Portion size was good though. read more

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Had the spicy pork egg roll & manchurian pork ribs. The ribs were so-so. The ribs were a bit crispy but the sauce was disappointing - it lacked rich umami punch & there wasn't much flavour. The complimentary rice was rather small - it was like a cup portion of soup. The egg roll was great. It was a nice variation of the traditional egg roll. While the outside was the same as other egg roll, inside was curried peas & minced pork. There was a lot of meat in the egg roll & it was very moist & tasty. read more

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Szechuan chicken lunch combo w white rice, hot and sour soup $10.99 (ginger ale not shown )and half order of shrimp balls. Absolutely love this restaurant. It's been the same ownership and chef since forever. The food is consistent and so delicious. You get 10% off if you pay cash. Please go and support them. They have amazing lunch combos for $10. read more

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Very popular for their HAKKA CHILLI CHICKEN Was a bit rough on my stomach the last time, but many nice meals with my kids back in the day..... read more

Danforth Dragon - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We ordered delivery. I've seen recommendations for this and have been curious. I ordered around 8 and they close at 9. Everything tasted like they cooked it at noon. Crispy ginger chicken my knife wouldn't go through. For a bit of childhood memories I ordered chicken balls. They were so disappointing. They dipped cooked chicken in some gooey dough so that chicken was also overcooked 2/3 of the food I ordered went to the compost bin. read more

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Three words for you: Crispy Ginger Beer WOW, This is the best I've had it before. They also have lots of other fun fusion items like the shrimp pakoras (lots of cilantro so if you don't like that maybe skip it). They do a great job of all their Hakka items. I go here once a month with work and always have a great experience. read more

I recently had the pleasure of attending a wedding that Danforth Dragon catered. This was the best Chinese food I've ever eaten. The ginger chicken was out of this world as was the chow mien, the spring rolls as many other delectable dishes. The flavours and presentation was amazing. The staff were very engaging and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone. Thank you for the great cuisine experience. Robin Tinney read more

Very nice local Hakka Chinese place in the neighborhood. I've always had good service here. The best is the crispy beef, chilli chicken and some of the noodle dishes. Eggplant is also really good. I'm not a huge fan of the Sweet and Sour soup here because its very much on the sour end, but this might be to your taste. Recommended. read more

For many years my family had enjoyed the reasonable quality, cheap food from this local restaurant. After being very disappointed with the low standard of food the last 2 times we went there we will NEVER go here again. The food is served in flimsy toxic styrofoam boxes that leak all over the plastic bag. The "fish" curry contained one stray shrimp, 2 bits of raw broccoli and congealed sauce. The fish had a thick soggy coating and the white rice was all in one lump. The staff are unaccommodating, rude and do not listen. The bag of food always contains things that I SPECIFICALLY say I don't want. Plastic forks, straws, pop and plastic packages of sauce. It is so sad that the quality of food and service has gone so rapidly downhill. read more

Other than it seemed clean place the food was very bad. I had to hakka chow mein which had no flavour and no vegetables and precooked chicken. It was delivered to me within three minutes of ordering. The only favouring with salt. Why would I come to a restaurant to eat completely plain noodles? When I complained to the waiter within a few bites they did not offer to give me something else or reduce the price. Close to my house but I will surely not return read more

This place is unclean, disgusting and has terrible customer service. I found a dead fly at the bottom of my takeaway container. Went back to show them my food with the fly in it as evidence and I got called disgusting while being sworn at by the manager. Terrible customer service. Apparently a fly in your food isn't a big deal according to the manager. I was "just exaggerating", also according to the manager. Don't eat here. 0/10 recommend. Attached are pictures of the fly at the bottom of my food. Terribly uncleanly. read more

Danforth Dragon - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Hahaha... don't listen to all those people who aren't satisfied with the Danforth Dragon. Those are the same people who think Chinese food is chicken balls, egg rolls and fortune cookies. Hello! Those are just made-up foods. China is a massive country with so many regional cuisines. What most people in Toronto think of when they think of Chinese food is actually Cantonese food. The more well-known, but less famous Chinese foods are probably Szechuan and Shanghai (dumplings, green onion pancakes, etc.) fare. Hakka food, on the other hand, is a different beast altogether... and at the Danforth Dragon, they don't serve pure Hakka food... but they serve Indian-influenced Hakka food. They serve food that is popular amongst the Hakka Chinese living in India. You're not going to find Cantonese Chow Mein here, folks. Back to the restaurant: the service is always excellent, and the food is always amazing! I usually order the dishes that are either spicy or cripsy... those are my favourite. If you aren't sure, ask for guidance and the chef/owner will be happy to oblige! read more

Danforth Dragon - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great prices, great flavours, great portion sizes. DD is not fancy, but they do make yummy eats. I really like the jeera (beef or chicken) for a nice spicy meal. Or, better yet, the manchurian chicken. I don't recommend their naan. Meal comes with rice included, which is a nice bonus. One thing about Hakka food: a lot of it is deep fried, so it can be quite filling and quite heavy. Keep that in mind when you order. BTW, I ordered delivery right from their website and it came in 30 minutes! read more

Takeout order. Great, very flavourful hakka food. Never had an issue with takeout after ordering a few times. Chilli chicken, jeera green bean, manchurian fried rice is go to order. Enormous portions and good value. Stay away if you don't like spice. read more

I ordered the crispy ginger beef take-out for dinner. It came with a bowl of rice. It cost $12.99. I was surprised by the large portion they packed for us. I felt that it was too crispy/battered, but overall tasted alright. I wouldn't mind trying their other dishes. read more

Danforth Dragon - Crispy ginger beef - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This joint is off the beaten path of the hustle and bustle of the main Danforth strip. We walk in and were immediately greeted and seated. They have one high chair and plates/bowls and children's plastic utensils. We proceeded to order half an order of shrimp pakoras, Manchurian fried rice and deep fried ginger chicken. The pakora were served with a cilantro based dipping sauce. They also have an In-house hot sauce which was very good. They were piping hot and fresh. Sooooo delicious! This was followed by the Manchurian rice which tasted just like any other fried rice. I could not taste the cilantro or hot sauce. But it was very good. The ginger chicken was tasty and was the dry kind without too much sauce the way I like it. It was on the sweet side which is not my personal preference but the dish was good when eaten with white rice. The price was on the higher side. Total bill came to $34 and $40 with tax and tip. Service was excellent. They kept refilling our glasses and the food came promptly. We also had lots of leftovers that we took to go. Very good overall. Would definitely return to try some of the other dishes. read more

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Was surprised at how good this place was. Definitely get the crispy ginger beef - it rivals the best ones you can get in Chinatown! Friendly service, and while each dish is pricey (around $15), they are all big enough to be shared by 2 people. Happy to have Danforth Dragon in the area! read more

BOTTOM LINE: Seemed more "Chinese" than Hakka, but damn, those chicken pakoras really hit the spot! Cost: -$15-25 for dinner (tax and tip included) Atmosphere/Decor: -Typical asian decor: drabby but functional. Ordered: -We asked the owner/chef to make recommendations because it was the first time we had Hakka cuisine. 1. Chicken pakoras - The best thing recommended! Juicy, fried chicken balls with a crunchy outside and tandoori-esque inside. 2. Fried paneer with green chutney - I generally like paneer dishes, but this one seemed a bit stale. 3. Crispy ginger chicken - Tasted more like "General's Tao's" chicken and had a bit too much breading. 4. Szechuan chowmein - Labelled as a "Hakka" dish, but I couldn't taste the curry. It was more like your standard Chinese noodle dish. Service: -Owner/chef was friendly and open. No complaints. Conclusion: -Overall a good introduction to Hakka cuisine (especially those chicken pakoras), but now I'm really curious to try the "better" ones talked about in uptown. read more

I wandered here on my visits to Danforth. There were quite a few options for inexpensive eats in this stretch but the Hakka cuisine sign pulled me here. I haven't had Hakka style Chinese in a long long time. I went through the menu and decided on the Chicken Manchurian (what is a better dish to represent the Sub Continent take on this style of food) I waited for my food and looked around the seats were all empty and the phone rang nonstop, this leads me to believe this is more of a take out/delivery place. My food was brought in quite fast and sadly it didn't arrive on the sizzling platter that is the claim to fame for this dish. Never mind I tried the food without the rice first to get an idea of what I was in for. This dish disappointed as it neither had the sweetness nor the heat that is the signature for this item (I am guessing they are skimping here on Ketchup and chilli sauce which believe it or not are the key ingredients for the sauce for this dish) This is more of a place to fill up rather than enjoy, solely based on this signature dish for this cuisine. 2 Stars. Some interesting observation is that while there is No MSG sign on the menu they cook food without it by request! read more

Danforth Dragon - Chicken munchorein - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my favourite place to order from. I have ordered from them a dozen times and is usually my Friday after work goto when I don't want to cook. I have my favourites from them that everyone should check out. 1) chili chicken (duh) 2. Shanghai noodle with chicken & shrimp 3. Excuse my spelling but the yong chow fried rice with pork, shrimp and chicken I love this place and am never disappointed read more

Been here at least 10 times with my beau and its right around the corner so its 10% off if you get it yourself (however COVID-19 might've changed that) Special fried rice is PACKED with shrimp/pork/chicken and HUGE for $11.99; you could probably feed 3-4 people with one order. Egg rolls are ok 3/$4.95 and a small wonton soup is $5.95. The huge draw for me is the beef & broccoli ($13.50) in all its glory. Gingery and not over-saturated in sauce; this dish is great with special fried rice so if you got an order each, a couple of people will be satisfied. Alltogether $40 + tip. Very delicious but there's no fortune cookies. Their mango lassi ($6) was a delicious treat. read more

This place has great food, really great. It's Hakka, so it's spicy and flavourful. We had crispy ginger beef, crispy eggplant, Hakka chow mein, and their wonderful spicy pork egg rolls. All incredibly delicious. And, so you know, the portions are quite large. I only wish they were open Sundays. read more

Close to being the worst Chinese food ever! Crispy chicken was more like dried out and chewy. Singapore noodles were bereft of even a hint of any kind of chicken or shrimp. Some other kind of green bean invention recommended by the person answering the phone was an unwise choice. Shrimp and vegetables dish was competent but flavorless! Overall; YUCK! read more

Friendly and fast customer service! Placed the order from phone and was able to pick it up in less than 10 minutes! Food was served hot and tasty! Will try more dishes from this location! read more

The best asian Hakka restaurant I have found so far in town. If you are into spicy dishes the Manchurian and chili chicken are spot on. I also recommend the crispy ginger beef, sauteed green beans and the Yeung chow fried rice. The chicken pakoras are also and great appetizer too. Good portion containers too when it comes delivered. Service is pretty fast coming from the Danforth to downtown. read more

I was heading over to Square Boy for a gyro but stumbled onto this Chinese Hakka restaurant on the south side of the Danforth. Place is small, clean with friendly service. Extensive selection of Cantonese/Szechuan dishes and some Hakka scattered in the menu. Ordered the crispy eggplant (#117A) which was crispy on the outside and still soft on the inside. The gingery sweet sauce was not overly oily or saucy but could have been more Hakka spicy for me. Very filling meal and will be back to try more of their Hakka style cuisine like the shrimp pakora but not sure about the other stuff. read more

My husband and I ordered take out from Danforth Dragon and we ordered: Chilli chicken - lots of green chilies, great flavours, not too saucy and scrumptious pieces of lightly fried chicken. It's a must order, and one of the best I've had aside from Fredericks. It is spicy, but delicious. Ginger Crispy Beef - also one of the better ones my husband and I have had. You can taste and see the ginger, perfect amount of sauce coating the fried pieces of beef. If you love crispy ginger goodness, this is your dish! Hakka chow mein - I love the texture of the noodles, not over-cooked. The chow mein is a bit bland but it does pair well with chilli chicken and crispy ginger beef because of their spice and saltiness. Shrimp pakoras - my least favorite due to its spongy texture and a flavour profile that I'm not a fan of. However, my husband really enjoyed them. Overall, five stars for the lady who took my order on the phone, and pick up was friendly and pleasant. The food was amazing, and hands down one of the best chilli chicken's in town! They deserve more stars!! read more

Delicious food and excellent service at affordable prices. The pakoras are to die for, the crispy ginger chicken is out of this word and the chili chicken will have you crying with its spiciness while wondering why you just can't stop eating it - because it's so damn good! Recommended for people who likes real Chinese food and embrace Indian food's heat, you won't be disappointed. If you like your food bland or think Chinese food is about sweet & sour chicken balls, skip it. read more

Danforth Dragon - Shrimp pakoras - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This might not be a high class restaurant, but for cheap, tasty and greasy Chinese food I can't name a better place in the city. The service is always great, whether it's delivery, pickup or sit-down, and I've yet to try something I don't like here. I highly recommend the spicy Hakka Egg Rolls, crispy ginger chicken, and chicken pakoras. read more

***3.5 Stars*** I've been here numerous times for takeout over the last few years, but not in a long time as it's quite far for me. Service okay. The service is outstanding if you get a woman whom has been there a long time because she's experienced and is efficient and always knows my name and checks what I've ordered and how I like my food according to their archived files LOL and she bags the order well knowing what goes inside. She needs a raise! The others are okay, but not always great although polite. I always get the chicken pakoras because they're good and have a mild hint of curry taste, but not traditional Indian style (chicken is better than the fish). I also get Manchurian chicken (my favourite), as it's delicious, likely because it's fried and lightly floured so brings it up a notch. I tried their Hakka noodles but found it bland and gave it a second try, but requested a kick, but I wasn't thinking when I used the word "kick" so they made it very spicy...they were accommodating LOL. I tried one of the eggplant dishes, but it was just okay guess because I was expecting something else; better to go with the fried version. Prices are fair and it's 5 minutes walk from the subway. Free fortune cookie, free rice with a certain dish I cannot recall and free pop if you spend a certain amount. read more

For those who don't know what Hakka cuisine is, it's basically Chinese food with an Indian twist. Apparently created by Chinese who moved to India, this style of food has become a category of its own and grown to follow people around the world, and I'm grateful! Danforth Dragon is a really great place for Hakka. The quality is good; not the best, but pretty darn good. More importantly, it's not too oily which can often be the case with Hakka cooking. The prices are bog standard for the city but that's a good thing as it's very reasonable. You can't go wrong with Danforth Dragon if you're a fan of either Chinese or Indian food. read more

I blame me for the average review. After passing by DD countless times, usually in favourite of the deliciousness of Square Boy, my friends and I finally decided to drop in for dinner last Friday. I'd never eaten Hakka before, but we liked the description enough to give it a whirl, ordering everything labelled Hakka from the menu. Now, this was a good idea in principle, but I think we would've been better served asking our server for some guidance. The good: Manchurian soup. a great hot and sour soup base with chicken. The hot and sour base was less viscous than most (a good thing), but it could have used a little more heat. Overall really tasty. The bad: Manchurian chicken. I didn't like the consistency of the sauce and the chicken really turned me off. Goopy and spongy isn't good. The average: everything else we tried. pork spring rolls, sizzling beef and fried paneer, though the latter was a bit above average with the nice green chutney. The service, as everyone else has mentioned, was great. Very attentive and friendly. In the end, I'm still going to give it a chance, but this time I'll do so with the assistance of the staff and if you haven't been, I still say you should give it a chance too. read more

5 stars are for the CRISPY GINGER EGGPLANT!! This dish is soooo good- it will change your life. Lightly breaded, fried eggplant in a sweet and spicy gingery sauce. GET IT. I live in the neighbourhood and come here often just to get this eggplant (of course order other dishes too). Noodle dishes are solid, pakoras are SPICY, love the dragon chicken (great cumin/coriander flavour). Waitress is nice too! Great place to order take out and bring across the street to Only Cafe read more

Danforth Dragon has brought the fiery fusion of Indian-Chinese Hakka cuisine (a spicy take on traditional Chinese food that includes the flavours of coriander, chilies and curry) to diners in the Pape & Danforth area since 1999. Complete with the kitschy decor you'd expect, the Dragon creates a serene oasis for Hakka food-seekers. I've only ever ordered take-out, but regardless of time, day or night, there are always plenty of dine-in customers. Overall, the dishes are full of flavour, especially if you like a little spicyness with your Chinese food. Personal favorites include the chicken pakoras (succulent pieces of meat mixed with Indian spices & delicately deep-fried), crispy ginger chicken (small chicken bites lightly battered & fried, seasoned with stir-fried garlic, ginger and hot chili, if desired) and the always delicious Szechuan chow mein (thick noodles stir fried with chicken, shrimp, shredded onions, carrots, cabbage, green onion & bean sprouts). Danforth Dragon is located at 861 Danforth Avenue (@ Danforth and Jones). read more

Good Chinese Hakka take-out. If you are bored with Canadian Chinese food, this is a great place to branch out and add some hakka heat to the mix. They have an extensive menu with man Canadian Chinese traditional items. I've tried and love the chicken pakoras, Hakka fried rice, Hakka vermicelli and Hakka veggies. It's Chinese food with an Indian flavour. I have no idea if this is one of the best Hakka places as its my first and only so there is no frame of reference. Delivery is fast and friendly. For $40-$50 you get enough food to feed 4-6 people. read more

I entered the mouth of the dragon full of anticipation but exited very disappointed. Granted I only ordered the Chilli Chicken, but that's the cornerstone of Hakka cuisine. The Chilli Chicken tasted like deep fried chicken in tasteless brown sauce with some cut green chillies tossed in. It was pretty flavorless except for the spicy chillies. Bah humbug! Chilli chicken should be a tad garlicky, a tad cumin-y, pepper-y, vinegar-y, onion-y and ergo easily delicious. It's very, very easy to make. Can't believe DD messed this up. DD if you can't add 1+1, I shudder to think how you are doing multiplication and long division! read more

Have been the the DD two times now. Both times the service has been wonderful. They have a delicious Pakora and a their Ginger Chicken is delightful with a carmalized-like coating. However, if you are looking for a traditional Chinese place, this is not what you are looking for. This food is Indian/Chinese and is very different than what you might find at a typical Chinese restaurant. read more

Danforth Dragon - Crispy Ginger Chicken - Indian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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