Can always count on this place to be open serving fresh hand pulled noodles!…read more Casual atmosphere. A wide array of noodle types/cuts to suite any taste. Their noodles tend to be on the chewy side. Noodles normally come out within 15 minutes of ordering. My favourite dish is are the curry noodles - super flavourful. Will say that their washroom is quite dirty... so plan accordingly

If you're looking for a quick noodle fix, Magic Noodle might be the spot. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the affordable hand pulled noodle offerings here at this popular uptown joint. The menu even includes all-day breakfast. The most popular dish is the Magic Beef, which really is just typical Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles. We made sure to add free extra noodles. Broth is clean and comes with pickled radish, scallions and tender beef slices albeit small thin pieces. We were more satisfied with the Tomato Beef and Pot Belly noodle soups that were more hearty. Pick the noodle styles from silk string to thick ribbon noodles. They also have knife shaved Daoxiao noodles. It's a busy location but the noodles come streaming out of the kitchen where you can watch the staff make the noodles and prep the ingredients. Staff also do a good job of keeping the place clean & serving families. Skip it or hit it? We'll be back again!

Their BBQ Pork (Char Siu) is really good. I ordered the Two of a Kind Rice (BOGO), and it was a…read moregreat deal. The pork quality was good, and the sauce went perfectly with the rice. The place sits in the corner of a small plaza, not easy to spot, but definitely a hidden gem. The inside has a generous sitting area, pretty Chinese-style and clean too. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.8/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3.8/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 OVERALL - 3.9

The portions are HUGE here. Given the price, it's a good deal! It IS a little pricier than Ming's…read moreat peachtree, but the portion size makes up for it. We had the soy sauce wok fried chicken rice noodle, which is what I usually love. They had just barely enough wok hay. They use chicken leg meat and not chicken breast slices, so there isn't a lot of meat but the taste was decent. The duck tasted ok, but the flavour was a little mild (and I have a very simple palate). It was ok. The skin was excellent though! The YC fried was huge. Overall good taste, but the BBQ pork was a tad too sweet for me. I prefer Auric King's BBQ pork instead. The guy server was super nice and attentive. He asked for feedback and suggestions. We suggested an "all day meal" menu like the traditional hk cafe. The vibe is very 80s Hong Kong style. Very aesthetic, like Garden Cafe, who also does the same style. Check out my interior pics to see! Tables and bowls are a little sticky though lol. Overall, I might come back when they have an all day menu. I see most people ordering noodles, probably because the portions aren't as massive. As of right now, they have the white menu for non members, which is BOGO half off. Also, $30 for lifetime VIP.

The noodle bar we actually know the name as A Zhu noodles. They were having multiple locations and…read morebrands. We had tried some other locations and some one told us this one was also good. They always close early that we couldn't make it before. This restaurant was not big, but the types of noodles and ingredients were varied enough for different people to be picked. And they do have different packages that customers can add on drinks or soups with cheaper prices. We had 2 different types of noodles, then add on a bottle of milk tea and a bowl of fish ball soup. It didn't take long to get the noodles. It was really tasty. The bottle of milk tea was smooth and really HKG style, just a bit small. The fish ball soup was ok, but it was small too. The original prices for those 2 add on items were a bit expensive, for add on cheaper prices, that's ok. We will still like to come for different noodles.

It's not easy to find tasty and cart noodles in Canada. And…read morethis noodle bar (cart noodle shop) is one of the best cart noodle shops in Toronto that I have ever tried. I especially like to eat their, pork intestine, curry fishballs, raddish and . In addition, we also had a snack of curry squid which was very good. The server response quickly thats really suprising compared with the other store. Even their shop is always crowded but this is the lively signs.

Oriental Basil Taiwanese Restaurant 阿鈜滷肉飯 is one of the most authentic Taiwanese restaurants in the…read moreGTA. One of the most popular dishes here is their popcorn chicken 盐酥鸡 because it's crunchy, lightly battered and juicy. It's a must try, along with the braised pork rice 卤肉饭 or the soup filled dumplings 小笼包 which are always on point. Well known for their beef noodle soup which is tasty. The beef was very tender, the broth had a nice flavour and the noodles had good texture. Their oyster pancake was not as flavourful as the ones I've had at the night markets in Taiwan but it's nice to have this on the menu since not all Taiwanese restaurants in Toronto offer it. Located on Yonge Street, north of Elgin Mills Road in Richmond Hill, it is a great place for takeout, dine in or delivery.

This place has been on my radar for a while... as they have hand pleated XLB! Actually I came here…read morea few weeks ago (weekday, may be Tuesday?) but learned that their XLB is Friday and weekend only.... I tried again on Saturday! I am a XLB stalker!!! This place was almost full. Couples, large family with children in high chair, solo, pick-up customers. A good number of staff members are on the floor serving customers with smiles. One step in, I was impressed by the warm atmosphere. I was here for pick up # XLB # Pan fried dumpling While I was waiting, staff offered me a seat, asking if I would like some tea - again, this place was very busy when I came here, but they treated me with such a sweet/kind manner. XLBs were very good!!!!!!!! Though the seasoning was very moderate, each piece was beautifully hand pleated. The wrapper was very similar to that of the famous chain (DTF), thin and strong. I can feel a pleasant "bite" in the soft, thin layer. Delicate. The meat filling was tender, melt in the mouse with soup - whole integration was excellent. Satisfied! Pan fried dumpling had a thin wrapper. Because my preference for Pan fried dumpling is thick and chewy (like Northern style) and meaty one, I was not as impressed. But it is good for those who like thinner wrapper and healthier option as it had a lot of cabbage inside. This was also moderate seasoned but came with dipping sauce (vinegar & soy & chili). This place made me want to come back - next time for eat in, and love to try a popular noodle item (Beef noodle)!

Curious about the little restaurant with a big name?…read more If you're looking for a HK classic bite, Big Trio Wonton Noodle is a good spot. They serve up classic wonton noodles as well as other dumplings, fishballs and beef brisket. On this visit, we tried the pork with chili & tomato egg noodles along with dace fish balls as two toppings ($14) as well as 3 toppings noodle in soup featuring huge dumplings, beef brisket & tripe ($14) among the selection of ingredients. The pork with chili & tomato sauce melded well for a flavorful combination that was further accentuated by their house hot sauce. I appreciated that it came served with soup too for the fresh fish balls. I'll be back as a fan even if the fam might not be so much!

This place has the best wonton noodles - super chewy and fresh. Prices are fairly reasonable and…read morethe dumpling and wontons are delicious. Can't go wrong with a bowl of their noodles on a cold day. Their service is also super fast and welcoming. You can also takeout fresh or frozen wontons and their homemade chili sauce.

Bomb noodles. We will be back…read more My fiancée and I love spicy food. We also love noodles. So guess what we got at Noodle Legend - the Feast Seafood Noodles Topped with Spicy Oil! The dish comes with a thick flat super chewy ribbon noodle. It doesn't look like a big portion, but the noodles never seem to end! We particularly loved the aromatic garlicy spicy oil, which was full of umami and slightly sweet. It coated the noodles perfectly without making it seem like a noodle soup. The spice doesn't hit you at first, but sure enough it comes back with a vengeance. Be cautious if you decide to up the spice levels! It comes with quite a bit of seafood - scallops, baby abalone and crawfish tails. We've never really had crawfish tails in Chinese cuisine, so this was quite interesting. Make sure to suck on the tail before you de-shell to really get all the umami, and then dip the tail back into the spicy oil for a burst of flavour. Surprisingly, the chewy texture of the seafood complemented the noodles really well. Customer service here is impeccable. We saw nearby tables with phone holders, which we suspect you can request if you want to eat and watch your videos in peace. The staff also hand out individually packaged plastic bibs and gloves to avoid the oil from slashing onto your clothes and will top up your napkin supply without asking. The restaurant has a couple of tables but noticeably, some long benches that run throughout. We were sat in the middle, and were asked kindly by the Owner to move to the end of the table once a bigger party arrived. We had no issues with this, but the Owner decided to give us free pop and apologized for the inconvenience. So nice! Little surprise - there's a Beef Noodle Special after 8:30pm on Monday-Thursday. "Authentic hand pulled noodles in slow-simmered beef bone broth". Sounds like music to my ears - can't wait to come back and try this one out.

I came here after longing to come for the longest time…read more First off, the service from the young lady was phenomenal for an Asian noodle establishment. She noticed it was my first time and pointed out the menu on the table and online ordering option. And she noticed I was an English speaking dude and promptly changed her language. That was nice. And the food was awesome as well I ordered their braised beef noodles with the choice of normal spices and thick noodles. The noodles had a nice bounce to them and you could tell they were hand made. The broth was fragrant though not as spicy as I would have preferred. And The vegetables that came with the soup were crispy and fresh. Overall, I enjoyed my visit I will be back to try some of their dumplings and other soup options. Of course with the thick noodles:) I definitely recommend coming here as the service and the food was exceptional.

We did some take out this weekend. It was really close by. The menu was really Hong Kong style…read more We ordered a Ginger Onion Oil with Chicken Cutlet on Instant Noodles and a Onions Corned Beef and Shrimp with Scrambled Egg on Rice. Both of them were good and tasty. Just the potion was a bit tiny. That's good enough for me as a girl. They were ready fast, we didn't wait for too long. The price was reasonable. We can definitely come back again, and should come back to try others.

Mom and I visited over the weekend and this place was packed. They have a huge menu, just like a…read moretypical cha chaan teng, so it honestly took us forever to decide what to order. We ended up getting the ham macaroni soup with a cheese ham sandwich combo, along with the O Street signature beef sandwich and fries from their new menu. Despite how busy it was on a Saturday, the food came out at a pretty reasonable speed, which I appreciated. The macaroni soup was just okay, very much the kind of simple comfort food that fills you up, but nothing especially memorable. I was most excited for the signature beef sandwich, but it didn't fully meet my expectations. The burger/sandwich itself was smaller than I imagined, and it only had about 2-3 pieces of beef brisket inside with marinated bell peppers and their homemade sauce. The sauce leaned sweeter than expected, which might work for some people, but personally I was hoping for something more savoury and more generous with the beef. However, the brisket was tender, which was a win... ish. Overall, still a decent spot if you're craving classic HK cafe vibes and variety, especially for a casual meal with family.

Been roughly just over a year since my friends and I visited this place during their soft opening…read more Food quality has seemed to remain consistently good since then! Recently came back w/ my parents as this has now become one of their de facto go-to's for viet food in Richmond Hill along w/ Ngon Corner (replacing Green Lemongrass). They are SOOO busy now as they have a loyal student customer base during the school months (conveniently being right next to Bayview Secondary). They run student deals as well as lunch specials. On this visit, I opted for curry beef brisket rice as my mom told me that she tried it w/ my dad and they vouched for it. The curry was quite flavourful and there were a LOT of big brisket chunks running through the curry so I was pleasantly surprised. Got an additional iced lemon tea for no extra charge which was so awesome! The staff recognize my parents now because they've been going quite regularly lately lol. Gotta bring my friends back again sometime to complete a full circle moment.

I tried the Grill pork jowl with rice because sadly their Hainanese Chicken Pho is only available…read moreduring the weekend but it was delicious! Pork jowl is such an underrated cut. It's flavourful, both fatty and lean, tender, juicy... basically perfect for the grill. There's an option to add an egg, which I skipped. The dish comes with a small salad drizzled in balsamic vinegar, plus some pickled daikon radish and carrots. A small dish of sweet and tangy fish sauce is included too, perfect for pouring over the rice. Fantastic flavors all around. I cleared the plate and would definitely order it again, though they have a lot of other dishes I want to try too. They're currently running a promo where you get a free drink with any order! Not advertised anywhere (from what I saw), they just casually mentioned it after we ordered. The iced lemon tea was refreshing, with sliced lemons on top, and served in a large cup, which I highly appreciate. Not one of those tiny takeout ones that's gone in a few sips. Service is very friendly. Lots of free parking. Just a heads up, they only accept debit or cash.

We were here after we attended the Richmond Hill First Night event. Outside was too cold and spicy…read moresoup warmed up my body. I ordered the Chicken & Pork Tripe Rice Noodles Soup with Peppercorn. And my friend wanted the same. My husband ordered Beef Spicy and Sour Soup with mushrooms. All dishes were spicy, like little spicy. They were as good as always. We like them all. Now they have a promotion as spend $40 before tax receive $20 vouchers, and they could use with VIP discount.

I always come here when I'm craving rice noodles because they're delicious and affordable. I signed…read moreup for their VIP program back when it was $10 (it's now around $20), and it's been worth it, VIP members get 10% off every visit. They also run special promotions throughout the year, and the 10% stacks on top of those deals. Plus, you get a free bowl of noodles on your birthday. I usually order the Crossing Bridge Noodles for the unlimited refills or the Tomato Beef. My boyfriend loves the Coconut Curry. it's super creamy with a bit of spice. They've also started giving out free ice cream, which is a nice bonus. I love this location because it stays open very late, making it the perfect spot for late-night cravings. The staff is always very accommodating and super fast. You can request to have your topping changed as well, just put it in the notes when you order.

I have always passed by and never tried Cheung Kee and I regret doing so! I came here on a slow day…read moreduring lunch and tried a variety of items from their menu. Take a look at my photos, it tasted as delicious as the pics. Nothing we ordered was disliked, everything was SO GOOD. Especially this unique shrimp paste inside a chinese doughnut topped with black truffle! Pure umami bomb! I have already returned and gotten it again the week after. Do not sleep on the salted egg yolk chicken wings either. Everything was so good. Service is very fast, they are very fast paced and you can notice they work hard. Ambiance is very cool, they have a very old school chinese vibe going on. Also, when I came back with my parents, they loved all their dishes! Trust me that really says something!

Tried out Cantonese-Shanghainese restaurant with my mom. They have two specials I've been eyeing…read moreforever, so obviously I had to go all in: 1. Peking duck -- spend $69.99 and get it for $29.99 2. Sweet & sour pork -- spend $30 and get it for 9.99 until April 30 Because I wanted that Peking duck, I convinced my mom we could "totally finish all this food between the two of us." Let's just say... we did not finish it, but I definitely did my part . The duck wrappers were separated with dim sum liners so they didn't stick -- and they were so soft. Everything was delicious, and now I'm wondering why we haven't come here sooner . The staff was amazing and very attentive and the restaurant was clean. I will be back again with more people next time.