We went on our usual neighbourhood walk and stumbled upon Lee Kee one street in from Yonge. What a…read moredelightful little restaurant! A few seats for dining in, and also good for takeout. Free underground parking available, same entrance as Metro's. Nice bright interior, with simple and clear menu. We had: - Pork and celery dumplings - Crepe (most basic one) You could really taste the celery, and it cut through the grease of the pork and balanced the dumplings out nicely. And as for the crepe, was a good contrast of textures. The crunch from the starch layer and the softness of the eggs. The slight kick of the spicy sauce. The lady there gave us vinyl gloves so we could eat with our hands while keeping em clean, and it was a thoughtful convenient touch. Can't wait to go back and try more things on their menu!

Love their crepes and the options to customize them. Their dumplings are delicious too. Great…read moretakeout packaging as well. The dumplings all have their little space to keep them from sticking to each other. Nice touch to include disposable gloves with the crepes to keep your hands clean.

I quite like the food here, and it's fun to try the bbq skewers…read more Oyster clams were good Shrimp was good Lamb skewer was good Noodles were fine Squid was chewy and tough, I wouldn't want this again Also: the crispy eggplant dish is good, always a solid choice that everyone seems to enjoy.

Yuan Chinese Cuisine is one of the better representations of Chinese food in the area. The dishes…read moreare modern, fresh and well executed overall. The restaurant interior gives it a casual feel, and there's a semi-outdoor area where charcoal hotpot is served. Many of their well-loved dishes have Sichuanese influences, and are well balanced in terms of spicing and flavours. The diversity of its menu makes many visits enjoyable, and service was quite fast. The charcoal hot pot is quite a special set-up, although a bit cramped on the picnic-style tables. In winter, the outdoor heaters are turned on for customers, making the space nice and warm during the meal. You might doubt if a few hot coals can provide the heat necessary to cook everything during the whole meal, but they really do! A solid choice to explore and enjoy!

Food was great. A nice find. I just wish the service was friendlier - a smile goes a long way!…read more We ordered a variety of dumplings both steamed and fried. This was a first time for us seeing curry soup dumplings. We decided to give it a try and were pleasantly surprised! I was imagining a thick curry sauce inside but it was more like curry powder/flavour added to the meat so the broth was still soupy and very flavourful. The skin was a little thicker than what I prefer for a soup dumplings but overall it was delicious. Today, they were out of the pork soup dumplings so we tried the beef. For us, we prefer pork because the beef was a bit tough compared to pork and flavour-wise, not what we're used to. The mini soup dumplings were a bite-sized Burt's of flavour. Nice amount of soup inside. One of our favourites was the fried tofu. It came out freshly fried and crispy. The sauce was sweet and sour (vinegar) with chillies. The sauce at the bottom made it for us! We really liked the chewy texture of the noodles in the Dan Dan noodles. It wasn't too spiced so the kids were able to enjoy it as well. We would definitely come back for some more!

This place is quite cheap. They get 3.5 stars…read more Chicken Noodle Soup was decent, a simple dish, garnished with a mix of dark, white meat & odds & ends. Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings were decent. They gave no ginger, only vinegar. Crispy Pork & Meatball Soup Casserole was good with a rich, complex flavour & many ingredients.

I rarely have the opportunity to eat clay pot rice in Toronto. This clay pot rice restaurant has a…read morevery high quality. They also provide different choices for you to freely mix and match various ingredients to create your own clay pot rice. Moreover, it is very affordable and offers great value for money. I highly recommend it to friends who enjoy Chinese or Hong Kong-style cuisine to give it a try. 本身係多倫多好少機會食到煲仔飯。呢間煲仔飯個質素相當之高，佢仲提供唔同嘅選擇俾你可以自由配搭唔同嘅食材去組成煲仔飯，而且非常價廉物美好，十分推薦鍾意食中式或者港式嘅朋友去試試。

Fun spot for some claypot/casserole rice! I enjoyed how you can diy your own bowl and you get a…read moreside of veggies and soup. The rice was a bit too oily for my liking. The restaurant is spacious, only down side was the restaurant was a bit warm and humid inside. The server was friendly but a bit slow given that the restaurant was empty. I would come back for my claypot rice in the future if I were to crave it!

I fully understand the social media hype of General An - the 油潑麵 ("youpo mian") here is absolutely…read morepeak. The hand-pulled noods are made fresh right in front of you, perfectly chewy, packed with flavor, and fragrant with the blend of spices and sauces, finished with hot oil poured on top. It's incredibly satisfying and delicious -- highly recommended. The wait can be a bit long (they literally pull the noodles fresh in front of you, then cook them lol), but it's totally worth it. The potstickers, on the other hand, were a bit less impressive. Don't get me wrong -- they're fresh, and the dumpling skins are as chewy as the noodles -- but the flavors just weren't as dynamic and vibrant as its noods counterpart. Come here for the noodles! The place is cozy & clean.

We came about 1.5 hours after opening specifically for the hand-pulled noodles and were told they…read morewere already 'sold out'. We went out of our way because we love hand-pulled chili noodles and wanted to support this business, so this was extremely disappointing. Selling out of a signature item so soon after opening makes it difficult to justify the trip, especially for customers coming from farther away. Unfortunately, we won't be taking the gamble of returning only to find the item we came for to be unavailable again.

This place does not take reservations but does get busy during the weekends at peak times. We came…read morefor 5:30 and we got seated right away, group of 8. They have tables and booths as well. The service is fast but noticed there are just two cooks in the back so service got slightly slow, we ordered a lot of food, many skewers. The chicken is very good, mushrooms were not bad, enoki mushroom has a lot of aroma. Each order comes with 4 skewers pricing is about $7-9 so your bill can rack up. You also get the choice of spicy level. You order on the app and pay in the end. Corn was not sweet at all, disappointing on that part. Parking is at the front but paid, you can park behind H mart or across the street at the side streets. I would come here again.

Perfect spot for late-night Chinese skewers. Everything is grilled fresh and full of flavour, beef,…read morechicken skin, gizzard, shrimp, mackerel and even pineapple we're all delicious. You can customize the spice level and the smoky seasonings really hits. Great late-night deals, generous portions, cozy vibe and friendly service. A solid go-to skewer spot in Downtown Toronto. Highly recommend

First time coming to this location and I feel like there are dishes here that is not served at the…read moreFinch x Lesile location. I'm not a bad carb person so I can barely make a dent in their rice/noodle dishes for lunch. So I was happy to see non-rice/noodles based dishes that is served all day and not just tea time. I ordered the yuzu chicken steak with potato salad. It comes with a drink and soup. The chicken steak was deep fried, with liminal batter and the met remains juicy. The yuzu sauce was spread on top. First time seeing chicken + yuzu at a cha cheng teng. What took me by surprised was the potato salad. It was definitely made in house, with chunks of apples, carrots, red onion, ham and eggs. Love how it was also not dose in miracle whip. I chose the Chinese soup (instead of western style) and it was flavorful. I would said better than most Chinese restaurants who gives for complimentary soup for dinner. There was minimal MSG, as I didn't feel thirsty afterwards. The HK milk tea was the weaker component of this set, the tea base was lacking in flavour and didnt have the "thick" texture to it.

Excited for another Pine House location!…read more The menu is approximately $1 more than the other locations, and the portions are slightly smaller as well. The taste of the food is pretty much spot on to the other locations, and very classic cha chaan teng foods. Service here is really good actually! They are super attentive and are sure to repeat your order so they have it right. They come to refill your water quickly and often as well. The place isn't very busy most of the time, so it's usually pretty easy to get a seat.

SANG-JI fried bao Toronto BEST FRIED BAO OF MY LIFE…read more(outside of Shanghai China) Fantastic service ! Clean environment! Cozy and lovely. We tried : Spicy silky tofu skins with garlic soy (on the hotter side but I like the crunchiness of the veggie and the tofu texture) Potato salad Original fried bao (my FAVE! Honestly even better than some in Asia) Truffle fried bao (YOU CAN TASTE THE TRUFFLE FULLY!!) Fried bao w/ peppery shrimp Fried bao w/ crab This Restaurant is a MUST !!! IF YOU LOVE PROPER Shanghai Style FRIED BAOS, The Owner learned in Shanghai and brought back the good skills to Toronto ! The original Is my fave but highly recommend the duck soup with vermicelli noodles and the other flavors like truffle and crab bao too 10/10!! I wish they had this in SOCAL! Follow me for more foodie reviews ! -living with Luci

wow wow wow wow wooowwww!! Time limited menu, and that it's…read morecrab? Crawsome! I must be there, it the special time is gone before I try, I know I would regret for the rest of my life, so I was there today! As soon as it opened for today! So worth my 40 mins drive! Full of Crab flavor.... super juicy filled with melt-y tender pork meatball and crab, crispy bottoms, and savory broth. That is what I expected, and what I experienced today. Sooooo happy. I wish it will be their permanent menu item....! I also got Truffle pork SJB, this is my favourite in here. Great as always. :):):):)