I've been searching for a good claypot rice restaurant with wok hay and this is it! We got several different bowls and they were all incredible in their own way. My favourite was the pork. Very nostalgic flavors. Service was great. The staff mainly speaks mandarin but they'll try their best to speak English too. The restaurant itself is quite clean and well decorated. read more

Rice and Flame - Mapo tofu - Chinese Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

We came here for the 2nd time that we have the membership this time. We can order a bowl of clay pot rice for free. Since last time we had a big bowl of rice, we thought every bowl were the same size. However, this time it was smaller. We ordered the Imperial Buddha's Feast Pot Rice, which most ingredients were seafood. I guessed seafood was more expensive, so they gave less. The rice I chose Mushroom and Beef Rice, but they gave me the chicken rice. But that's fine. We also ordered an Appetizer, which was the Three-Flavor Appetizer Trio. We didn't like it very much, it didn't show us what they would be. They have the white radish, potato, and pickled radish. We might go for another time, but really need to be careful about next dish. read more

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If I ever have a craving for stone pot rice, this will be my go to. This place does a great job with dedicated unique stone pots that are bigger than normal. They retain tons of heat and continue to sizzle long after the servers drop them off at your table. For those of you who like crispy rice, there are lots because there's lots of surface area. We had the following: Signature pork belly rice was the best dish. They gave tonnes of meat, and it was very unctuous, with great flavour. Would certainly order this again. Mapo tofu rice was surprisingly nice. I kind of consider this non-standard because I haven't seen it on stone pot before, but it worked. My wife likes spicy and would have preferred this to be way spicier, though. Crispy pork intestines were cooked very nicely and were a sizable order. They provided a spice dip, which was Nice. I prefer the Cantonese-style sweet sauce, though marinated pork ears were delicious read more

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While many diners gravitate toward the braised pork belly, I knew the richness would be too much for me. Instead, I went with the golden satay beef pot rice ($22.99), which proved more up my alley. The satay flavour is subtle, with the well-marbled brisket tasting closer to Taiwanese braised beef with just a hint of earthiness. The rice itself was deeply flavoured, and the sauce helped form a beautifully caramelized crust, which was exactly what I was hoping for! That said, the beef cuts were hit-or-miss. Some pieces were tender and flavourful, while others were tough and gristly and really should have been discarded. The surprise standout? Soft, chewy pieces of tendon that were easily my favourite part, and I wished there had been more. Diners choose a rice base of bok choy with salted pork or mushroom and diced beef. Unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be a vegetarian option. I stuck with the beef base, which worked overall, though the "diced beef" was really halved beef balls like those you'd find at hot pot restaurants. The mushrooms, meanwhile, were sparse and felt like an afterthought. Rice and Flame could also rethink the order in which dishes are served. After such a flavourful start, the rainbow braised chicken pot rice ($19.99) felt flat by comparison. Even the theatrical shaving of an herb, resembling a small log of wood, over the rice didn't help. To this day, I'm not sure what it was or what it contributed. The chicken and potatoes were tender, but aside from a faint lingering spice, the dish lacked depth. Worse, the rice was overly oily and failed to develop much of a crust - the very thing claypot rice is celebrated for! Life has a funny way of making you feel old. I soon realized this "ancient" technique is exactly how claypot rice was prepared when I was younger except with modern toppings now instead of preserved meats, chicken, and spareribs. What stood out most at Rice and Flame was an intense charcoal flavour, especially in the chicken dish, which crossed the line into overpowering for me. Thankfully, we ended on a high note with the brown sugar glutinous rice cake ($6.99). The oozing syrup inside helped wash away that almost butane-like aftertaste. These were excellent - a crisp exterior giving way to a soft, chewy centre with a rich, molasses-like sweetness. I couldn't finish the chicken rice, but these disappeared in a flash. read more

Rice and Flame - Chinese Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Stumble upon this place during a Friday night in the plaza. Noticed that it was absolutely packed so we decided to try. The restaurant decoration is very cozy with very friendly staff. You can order through the app or through the server, we had them explain the menu to us. We ordered the: Kung pao chicken clay pot rice with beef and cabbage rice: served with peanuts, lots of boneless chicken and spices. A little spicy but very manageable. Super flavourful and the portion size is very reasonable, you can easily share between two people - 9/10 Braised Pork Belly clay pot rice: served with mushroom rice and quail eggs. Slightly sweet and really soft braised soy sauce pork. Bursting with umami flavour! Really enjoyed this one - 9/10 Chilli pig ears with cilantro: wanted to try something new and unique. Tasted really good, not very spicy and very flavourful. Served cold - 8/10 Overall we loved this placed, since this time I've already come back once and got the VIP membership to get 10% discount. In total we spent 49$. We had a lot of left overs, once clay pot rice can be share between two people. Highly recommend read more

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Walked in with no wait on a Sunday at 12:15. Got really busy at around 1 though and you'd probably have to wait at that point. Food: Crispy intestine - so so good and crispy. This really. I wish they had a clay pot rice version of this For the clay pot rice you get to choose between two rice types (pork or beef) and the topping is what you order (see below). Braised pork - got it with the pork and bok choy heart rice. honestly a bit disappointing and I've had better even cooked by friends. Crispy rice at the bottom was nice though but the flavour was a bit flat. 3.5 Mapo tofu - got it with the beef rice. This was pretty good. Had a good spice to it. 4 Service: Was good overall and prompt. No issues Ambiance: Ambiance was kinda nice actually. Decor was nice. Medium scale, well presented. read more

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In the older Scarboro Village plaza, got in just before the rush on a Friday evening (~6:30) as a group of 4, so was able to try a few things. Busy spot with cute tables and cups. Like several people have mentioned already - very worth it to get the membership as it's only $20 but you get a free claypot rice (and they apply it on the most expensive one) and you get a small discount on some other items. Ordered several clay pot rices -Signature Braised Pork Belly, Imperial Buddha's Feast, and Golden Satay, where you're also supposed to choose the "base rice". And some fried dishes - Pork Intestines, Scallion Pork Bites. The Pork Belly and Golden Satay were packed with ingredients and very flavourful. The Imperial Buddha's Feast also had a lot of things, but flavour-wise is much more subtle, and is more like a soupy rice. Honestly could not tell the difference for the base rice options. Fried dishes were also tasty. Service was VERY good - water cups never went empty, and staff also patiently explained the benefits and how to apply for the membership. read more

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We beat the lunch rush and luckily didn't have to wait to get seated. We ordered the crispy pork intestines, their signature pork belly pot and the mapo tofu. Our favourite was the intestines! We wanted to order another one. Both main dishes were great and the portions were so generous. We had to pack both mains to-go. The interior was lovely and their clay pots were absolutely beautiful. Would definitely come back again! read more

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Delicious and affordable! The ceiling is decorated with lots of paper lanterns that brighten the whole restaurant. They've got a beautiful collection of clay pots that adorn the walls and each meal is served in one of these pretty pots! Had dinner here for two. Plenty of seating, great for 2-4 people! We did have to wait for about 20mins. They have a machine where you can sign up to get notified when your table is ready Here's what we ordered: * Signature Braised Pork Belly Pot Rice $$18.99 * Traditional Stir-Fry chicken in sauce pot rice $16.99 Would definitely come back to try their other menu items. The washrooms clean and there's lots of parking in the midland and finch plaza. Our servers were very helpful at explaining the menu items and giving us great recommendations. 20260322 read more

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Super cozy, clean, and aesthetic spot for clay pot rice. The slay pots come with plenty of sauce, and the rice at the bottom has that perfect crispy layer. I also loved the little details like the chopsticks with tiny red hearts, which were super cuteee. We ordered the kung pao chicken and the braised chicken, and both were delicious. I personally preferred the braised chicken since it had a little hint of spice. We also tried the crispy scallion pork bites. They looked a bit different from the photo (we expected scallions on top), but they were still super crispy and came with a dry rub that added great flavor. My boyfriend loves rice and meat, so this was the perfect spot for him. They also have a wide variety of other rice and meat dishes that I'd love to try next time. They're currently offering a VIP special for $20, you get discounts on all menu items plus one free clay pot rice, which you can use right away or save for later. It's definitely worth it--especially since something like the Buddha's Feast pot is $26, meaning you're essentially getting a free meal along with ongoing discounts. And the VIP is a lifetime subscription so you don't have to pay again. Not sure how long the promo will last, but it's a great deal if you plan on visiting more than once. The service is also really really good, they are super quick and nice. Always refilling our water and checking on us. read more

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5 stars for the service more like 4.5 stars for the food. The ambiance and interior of the restaurant is super pretty. Rice and Flame is pretty new to the area and kind of lowkey still but the chinese locals know this spot for sure! They have amazing chinese clay pot rice dishes and the most popular pork belly dish was sold out for dinner. We got the traditional chicken and spicy mapo tofu. I like how the rice gets super crispy and definitely recommend the mushroom rice for the base. I think if we only got one dish it would've plain but both dishes together were great. The soup nothing really special, complimentary tea was nice and workers were constantly coming around to check up on the table which is super nice! but seriously look at the interior !! Restrooms were clean as well. Parking may be hard to find but you will eventually find it! read more

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If you're looking for a claypot rice, then it's not what you're looking for. The food here is more like braised meat on top of rice, but the topping was lacking flavour and the rice didn't have enough of the burnt edges. I heard great things about their restaurant on Instagram and the place looked busy at 6pm on Saturday night, so I thought it must be good to try. We ordered the Buddah's Feast and Rainbow Braised Chicken pot, along with Sichuan Style Beef Shank and Chinese Lettuce with Dace. I think the Chinese Lettuce was my favourite part...It's a little too salty for my taste but I did like the flavour the dace with black bean sauce brings. The Sichuan Style Beef Shank tasted good too, but the portion was small and did not look like the picture. The rice pots came later since it takes time to cook fresh. The Rainbow Braised Chicken came first and it was so disappointing! There were more potatoes than chicken and that little wood shaving they added table side didn't really add much flavour. The sauce was bland as well especially mixed in with white rice, so I ended up adding the sauces from the appetizers. The Buddah's Feast was better in terms of toppings since it contained more seafood, but again, not enough flavour to mix with the rice. I wish we can have some soy sauce at the table like the traditional claypot rice restaurants. For prices, you can get a discount if you pay for the $20 membership. We joined because they said they can waive the entire cost of the Buddah's Feast while also giving us a discount on the other dishes. So the bill came from $80s to $60s, not bad for a first time visit, but I likely won't be back. read more

Tha ambiance and decor is full of wooden furnitures and lantern lights. Very relaxing and soothing. They are known for their clay pot rice. We ordered the Signature Braised Pork Belly Pot Rice. It was tasty, there were quail eggs inside and the braised pork was nicely marinated in small cubes. Not too heavy. The Imperial Buddha's Feast Pot Rice has a nice seafood sweet flavour to it. A little too much ricer though. Personally, I prefer more soup. The Abalone, Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Scallops, Squid, Chicken makes the rice so flavourful! The greens was not bad. The Crispy Boneless Yellow Croaker, you really need to dip or mix it with the spice to get the flavours out, otherwise the fish on its own tasted rather bland. The original rice ice cream was very tasty, not too sweet with some crunch topping and edible flowers. Tasted like a light mochi flavour ice cream! Very unique. I will come back to try other items! The service was nice and friendly. read more

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Loved the food here ! Rice clay pots came pipping hot! There is a nice rice crust at the bottom of the pot. We loved all 3 types we got! Buddha's imperial, mapo tofu and braised pork belly. My personal favourite was the Buddha's imperial since the seafood was delicious! I also recommend getting the membership! read more

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Beautiful decor and hospitable staff. You scan the qr code on the table to order and enjoy special member price by joining the membership for $20 but you will be able to get 1 free claypot rice with it. They serve Claypot rice which is flavorful in different flavors. The menu option is abit limited thou. We tried the Buddha feast Claypot rice which is not commonly seen. The rice is cooked soaked in the broth so it's on the softer side but at the bottom there's still abit of charred rice, making some part crispy. The hidden menu, golden broth pickled fish is more on the sour side and not overly salty so you are able to drink it, perfect for a cold day. read more

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Had the braised pork belly rice pot. Amazing and delicious. Will come back when I'm Scarborough read more

Rice and Flame - Braised pork belly clay pot rice - Chinese Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

I really love their mapo tofu rice. So delicious! The restaurant is so pretty and the service was so attentive. I'm considering becoming a VIP. read more

Went on a cold evening in Toronto. This seems like a fairly new place in Toronto. The atmosphere is very nice and welcoming. Lanterns on the top and a single washroom at the back. Overall , the service is very good and you can reserve your table online or in person. We order a few dishes to try out. Most of the dishes were pretty well done. The food is also affordable for many people. Hopefully they expand the menu in the future. Will return in the future. 4.5 stars overall. read more

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Came here for dinner with my mom and sister and it didn't disappoint, the clay pot rice was bomb and I love the hot plum tea that they serve. I also enjoyed the croaker fish. Would come back for sure read more

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Pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. Came here after 7 pm on a Monday night with a friend. There are no reservations for parties less than 2 but you can call in to be on wait list for parties larger than 2 and can reserve for large parties. There is an electronic wait list at the entrance. We waited about 10 minutes. You order via QR code. You choose the clay pot rice and you can choose the rice base (choice of Baby Bok Choy Heart & Salted Pork Rice Base or Mixed Mushroom & Diced Beef Rice Base). W ordered the Imperial Buddha's Feast Pot Rice with the Baby Bok Choy rice base, Three-Flavor Appetizer Trio, Sichuan-Style Beef Shank, and the Original Rice Ice Cream. The rice pot was really good. The three flavour appetizer trio was ok but the member price of $2.99 is a deal. The beef shank was really good. The ice cream texture was weird. Wouldn't order again. There were regular pricing and member pricing for $20 membership which doesn't expire, you can get member pricing. Would definitely come back. read more

Good food, the servings were generous and Emily is so nice and helpful with the menu! Definitely coming back!