I visited Hakka No 1 and was delighted by their affordable and delicious dishes. The restaurant…read morelooked rather dated, with its name in large, bold characters. What stood out to me was that they had LLBO dine-in and offered takeout. Their phone number was prominent as well. Inside looked just as dated, with plenty of seats but overall dim lighting. The red seats did not even stand out. We decided to dine in. The menu indicated that a 13% tip would be added automatically for dine-ins. It certainly had a lot to offer, with menu item numbers going above 230. Here's what I tried: #01 Chicken Pakora: A great choice on our part, 10 large pieces of breaded chicken were served with a lemon wedge and chilli mayo. They were red, which I found striking. I enjoyed the taste of mildly spicy chicken. The sauce was okay, but I mostly enjoyed the chicken without it. #22 Hot and Sour Soup with Seafood: I wasn't a big fan of this famous Chinese appetizer. It had all the right ingredients, but it was a bit too sour for my taste. #75 Manchurian Beef with Gravy: I loved this dish. The spicy beef strips were tender and juicy. The sauce was hot and savoury, and it went well with steamed rice that we ordered. #169 Chicken Ho-Fun: Another great choice, this rice-noodle stir fry dish was mild and had many tender chicken strips to fill me up. There was only one person serving, but there was no one else dining, so her checking in on us every now and then was more than good enough for us in terms of service. The table and some eating utensils were sticky, showing age. Disposable chopsticks were available upon request, which was nice. The washroom was serviceable but not clean. Despite some of the flaws I found in the restaurant, their dishes tasted good. I was surprised to see how affordable the food was. Given this, I would recommend getting takeout from this restaurant for its great value. I might actually return to try some of their other dishes to go.

Their food has always been consistent which is rare. The ambiance is pretty sad but for takeout it…read moreis perfect. Our go to order is chilli beef and fried rice.

Non descript unassuming place. Had the Jerk Pork Chow Mein. Very flavourful and delicious including…read morethe noodles. Large portion size and quick service. Unique taste to be tried.

Used to go to this place about ten years ago, but stopped after we moved…read more Tried it again today with work colleagues. The food was terrible. We had vegetable chow mein, vegetable fried rice, curry goat, dhal puri (roti), chilli chicken, and fried chicken. Everything had a hint of sugar. No spices. Pepper sauce was weak. Service was slow. We were all disappointed. Not returning.

The woman at the counter was so nice and I had the best fried plantains I've ever eaten!!!!read more

I love Caribbean food so much. I am always looking for places that serve jerk chicken and…read moreespecially oxtails. So when my friends told me about this place, I was sold! The staffs were super friendly and really took good care of us. This restaurant had a homey feel to it which I loved. The portion sizes were amazing compared to the price but I have had better jerk chicken and oxtail elsewhere. Still had a great experience overall and will definitely visit again whenever I have a craving for oxtails!

Tips: - Portion sizes are huge…read more - This eatery specializes in barbeque chicken. A few Sundays ago, I visited The Avenue Restaurant and Lounge for the first time with friends. The food, drinks, and conversation were wonderful and much needed! There's lots of seating. Many come here for special events, such as birthdays. There was a family at the back o the restaurant having a bash. There's also a side room that offers more privacy for such occasionings. The bar was pretty. The bartender was nice and funny. We felt like drinks and got the following: - Rum punch - Hibiscus paloma The rum punch had a generous amount of rum, with cubed fruit that felt like a bonus while enjoying this beverage. The pineapple wedge was awesome as a fruit lover. The hibiscus paloma was excellent. It's new on the menu and so refreshing on a hot summer day. Frankly, it went down too easily! The food was stellar! We ordered a bunch of dishes and shared them family-style. We consumed these dishes: - Chilli chicken poutine - Pepper shrimp - Chicken wings - Extra special fried rice - Sweet and sour chicken - Volcano chicken This eatery specializes in Caribbean Chinese food eats. It is also famous for its barbeque chicken. This place does chicken right. Everything was delicious. If I were to select a couple of favourites, they would be the chilli chicken poutine and pepper shrimp. This place does fusions and spicy heat extremely well. The chilli chicken poutine was awesome. It combined my love for chilli chicken that is tender, flavourful, with some heat, with crispy fries and cheese curds. So good! The pepper shrimp were amazing. The shrimp were fresh. I loved the light batter that was crispy and crunchy. I love chicken wings. They were meaty and crispy. I tried a couple of sauces. The dragon sauce had a good amount of spice. I don't know what the other sauce was, but it didn't have a kick. It was mild and yummy. The extra special fried rice was awesome. I loved the fried rice. It had the right balance of veggies, chicken and rice. There was a lot of it! It was then topped with more chicken. The skin was crispy and yummy. The chicken was plump and moist. I took some home because we had a lot of leftover food and this dish was so comforting. The sweet and sour chicken had the right tangy-sweet mix. It wasn't overly sweet. I loved the veggies .This place does chicken so well. The morsels of chicken were yummy all coated in the sauce. The volcano chicken was excellent. It's crispy, tender chicken coated in a spicy sauce that packed a lot of good flavour. I got to witness one of the chefs out on the grill, barbequing chicken. I brought home a barbeque chicken meal over fried rice, that came with mac and cheese, and potato salad. This meal was divine. The chicken was flavourful and tender. The meat effortlessly fell off the bone. The fried rice was perfect. I loved the potato salad that had peas in it. The mac and cheese cube had good flavour and al dente macaroni. The portions are massive. Leaving hungry can't be done! I had a fabulous time. I look forward to returning for more good eats and drinks with good company. (316)

Ordered the fried rice and noodles both with chicken on top as well as the spicy fish. Very…read moregenerous with the chicken on both dishes! Good bang for your buck. Very flavorful. Comes with 2 different kids of hot sauces on the side. The staff are super friendly. I sat in the lobby waiting for my take out order and the staff were very entertaining. Limited parking but some extra around the back. They play great music inside.

I discovered this place in the last year and it's been great. I love the bbq pork and chicken on…read moredry (not saucy noodles). It's not your typical Chinese food place or even a typical Hakka Chinese style place. The chicken is amazing, crispy skin and delicious goodness. The bbq pork is a startling shade of red but it's slightly sweet and thinly sliced and a perfect accompaniment to the noodles. Try it if you are in the hood.

Food is just amazing. Very flavourful and inexpensive. It's cooked in such a way that there is very…read morelittle oil. Definitely worth a trip to try their dishes. BBQ Pork on top of noodles is very nice. Special Chicken and Rice is a classic go to, still amazing.

They get 3.5 stars. Enmore Chow mein had a nice smoky flavour. It had chinese cabbage, baby bok…read morechoy, broccoli, BBQ pork, shrimp, chicken, beef, zucchini & carrot in it. The carrot was a bit underdone. It was garnished with shredded cabbage & cucumber. The fried chicken on top had light crispy skin & tasted decent.

Food is amazing and the service was excellent. If you're looking for yummy food a simple spot this…read moreis your place! Staff is so friendly and attentive.

4.5 rounding down to 4…read more I found myself in the Leaside neighbourhood recently and met a friend to have lunch here. Having been around the area before, I was a little unsure what to expect with the parking situation. My friend assured me they have a private parking lot, if not too large. When I pulled in around noon on a Wednesday, I found most of the spaces available. Great start! I was struck by the decor as soon as I walked up to the entrance. I could see that it had initially been designed and executed with care; however, there are signs of half hearted reno and maintenance throughout, which is the main reason I've downgraded to a 4. As soon as I came into the restaurant proper, I was politely greeted by the service staff, and advised to take my pick of tables. I decided on a window booth, close to the back and the coat rack, away from the noisier front end. I let her know it would be 2 and she promptly returned with glasses and water, and menus. They have a lunch special menu, with all meals under $20 (unless adding on shrimp for some selections.) They include a spring roll, and a good choice of extras (either soup, or additional ingredients for the base.) I was drawn to both the coconut green curry and the noodle bowl, but chose the noodle bowl since it was a cold day. I went with tom yum broth, and added wontons for my included extra. The soup and the spring roll arrived piping hot and tasty. The soup had a good amount of vegetables to complement all the starchy noodles and wontons. The spice level wasn't at all overwhelming, although our server took care to point out that it is a spicy broth. It took me a good while to get through the huge, packed bowl. I could taste the sugar and likely msg, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. The restrooms are a little tricky to get to and tight, with 1 of the 2 ladies' stalls out of order. Still, you could tell it was originally quite pretty, and the little touches like fancy soap and air freshener carry it. The service was impeccable. Our ever polite server made several visits to our table throughout our meal, unobtrusively refilling our glasses of water and checking whether we required anything else. I would not hesitate to return for another meal here when back in Leaside.

Stopped over for lunch with my husband and was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. It was cute…read morelittle gem on Laird drive with great service and delicious food. We ordered the lunch special crispy beef and kung Pao chicken, which came with hot and sour soup and spring rolls. I am glad we decided to stop there for our little lunch date!

Great food, we ordered the sesame beef, Bombay fish, special fried rice, cucumber salad and egg…read morerolls. Everything was fresh and delicious, friendly service, take-out. Zero complaints.

I've been a regular here since before my family even had smartphones, probably back as far as 2007…read more The staff are and have always been amazing to us, so much so that sometimes, when I just want my usual, I'll show up, and they'll bring it out. The staff are friendly, helpful, and attentive. The food is of great quality and amazing portion size. I'm always stuffed whenever I eat here, and they are sensitive to my food allergy to peanuts! I always come here for comfort foods, since the wide variety let's me pick if I want more veggies or more meat in the meal I'm ordering. I try to go whenever I come back from out of town, but sometimes that can be months apart. The food still tasted great today and I still will be a regular here for years to come, even if I move away! What more can I say besides the fact that they have amazingly priced lunch specials between 11am and 3pm? You need to come here if you're a fan of Chinese / Indian "Hakka" cuisine. Worth becoming a regular for, especially if you live in the area!