Whooooa dude. Open since the 50s and still a mainstay in Toronto's Chinatown on Spadina! So, I just ordered a cray amount. I thought the Congee (a rice porridge) would be small but nope! Prob 4 cups of it in a big yummy bowl. I got a mixed one but they have many different types ranging from fish to duck and lots of other stuff. Loved it. Comfort food!!!! Also got a rice noodle with duck. And a soup dumpling. Offers but interesting dusk was a cooked iceberg lettuce with hoisin sauce. Do add their chili oil to everything...including the congee. Last...it's priced cheap, $30-40 for all that. I only needed the congee...at a cheaply priced $7.50!!!!! Nice clean spot inside. Looks dicey from the outside but not inside, also...fast service!!! read more

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Came here for a late night snack and it did not disappoint. Decent amount of seating. Decently clean restaurant. We ordered R2, R4, R21, and C5. All were very delicious. Service was good. Food came in a timely manner. read more

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I've dined in twice here and also ordered delivery a few times. They are known for their cheung fun (rice noodle rolls) and congee, but also offer a limited number of dim sum dishes on their menu. Their beef, shrimp and chive cheung fun is a classic, along with their pork and century egg congee. Their meats are marinated well, and the rice noodles are quite soft. Paired with a Hong Kong milk tea and you have the perfect comfort meal. I only wish that the rice noodle rolls were served hotter as both times I went they were only warm (even though I requested extra hot). A cup of warm tea is served with the food, and the prices are fair/affordable. Try their chilli oil on the table while you're there! read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Marinated Beef Cheung Fun - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is probably my go to spot in chinatown for brunch. They are known for their rice rolls, and I can confirm they're delicious. The skin is thin, soft, silky, and not overly chewy like some other places. I always order the classic BBQ pork rice roll, but this time we also tried the Shrimp & Mushroom Truffle rice roll. It sounded interesting and it was actually really good, you can clearly taste the truffle. We also shared a pork and preserved egg congee since the portion is huge. I've had better congee elsewhere, but this one was okay and tasted better after adding a little soy sauce and white pepper. The sweet items are great as well like the condensed milk toast and the fried milk buns. I haven't tried any of their dimsum items but maybe next time! The prices are pretty cheap, I think I spent $15 and was super full. read more

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We had a fabulous lunch at Yin Ji Chang Fen- tons of photos on menu to simplify ordering We split a rice roll and congee and it was the perfect amount for two There are small slips of paper and pencils at the table- write the number of the item you want to order and the waitress will pick up the slip from you- super easy, but if you don't realize the paper and pencils are there, you might wait a while thinking she's coming to take your order read more

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this is a great rice noodle spot. it can be busy at times but the food is top-notch, the servers are nice, and it's got a very homestyle atmosphere. One of the best spots read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Fried buns - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A good place to get congee and dimsum. No wait. The congee is different from LA; they add lettuce in it. Im a big fan of rice rolls so this hits the spot for me. read more

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Overall: A // 5 stars If you are Cantonese, you definitely know this chain as a great chain that consolidates all your favorite canto breakfast food at value prices and good quality into one location. If you are not Cantonese but like Cantonese food, this is the place to check out for just that! Cantonese comfort food done well -- do I need to say more? (Iceberg Lettuce: B) - This dish is a bit difficult to eat as its just half a head of iceberg lettuce (not even unwrapped) steamed for several minutes, and then topped with soy. Nevertheless, this was exactly what I wanted to eat that day and it was cooked simple but cooked well. (Beef Cheung Fun: A) - The rice crepe is on the thicker side, but not in a way that is unpleasant to consume. The filling is everything I would want in this dish, perfectly done; we got tender beef pieces, and some lettuce for some freshness; the subtle details of tangerine peel, cilantro, and chinese chive all help to add flavor in this $9cad perfection. The soy sauce also does a good job balancing sugar and saline, an often neglected part that is instrumental to bringing this dish to the next level. (Honey Lemon Tea: A) - Simple tea that just hits any time of year whether its hot or cold since it comes in both forms. At $4cad, you just gotta try this sweet, slightly acidic, very strong classic Hong Kong tea. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +2 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came here as a group of four on a weekday night, and a lot of seating was available. We ordered over 10 dishes and left feeling full. Some dishes were ordered: salted egg congee, noodles, shrimp and chive rice roll, marinated beef rice roll, fried fish skin, fried shrimp roll, BBQ pork bun, and curry fish ball. There are also several desserts and drinks available. My favourites were shrimp and chive rice rolls, fried shrimp rolls, and BBQ pork buns. My least favourite was the curry fish balls (too chewy), noodles and congee (didn't like the flavours - personal preference). Overall, the service was quick, and we got a lot of tea refills. I had a really good experience with our meal as the quality was great and prices were reasonable (under $25 per person). Accessibility: The washroom is downstairs. Paid and free street parking is available nearby. Transit accessible. read more

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Really great authentic HK milk tea and yin yuan (coffee/tea) drinks! Their rice noodles are also alright but their rice noodle wrapped around dough stick dish is just okay. It gets soggy by the time it gets delivered. Would highly recommend this place for their hot drinks! read more

This is a location of Yi Ji Chan Fen in downtown Toronto. They serve rice rolls, congee, dim sum, drinks and other snacks. The interior is quite spacious, clean, and well organized. You can order via a QR code at your table. The food is fresh and service is fast. The prices are also very reasonable. Overall, great value for money and great to drop in for a quick snack. read more

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Came for some dinner around 5 pm. Place was mostly empty, so food came to at a good pace. Later on more people started trickling in. Ordered a beef brisket plate and a shrimp congee with some fried dough on the side. The plate comes with a good amount of beef and it was tender enough. Congee was delicious, although the fried dough could be a bit crispier. During the meal I heard a loud zap, as if something was being electrocuted. And indeed, one of the staff was terminating some flies. Dinner and show! I like a restaurant that makes an effort to get rid of flies. 5 stars right there. read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place was recommended by a friend for their infamous rice rolls. As this is something I don't get often in Boston, I had to try all their specialties on the menu. We were here after the lunch rush hour and were seated right away. They have so many menu options! And each has English translation. We got congee, bunch of rice rolls and a condensed milk toast. Everything was absolutely delicious. Special mention to their chilli oil! Will be here again, comfort food in chilly weather. read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite and tried the truffle shrimp rice roll and chicken feet. I really enjoyed the rice roll, it was tasty. The chicken feet were just okay for me. They gave us a menu when we sat down, but told us to order everything through the QR code. Not a big deal, just something to know. Overall, a solid spot. read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Chicken feet - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Food is amazing especially the milk tea! It is my all time favourite. The rice roll way better than many other Chinese restaurant but the dim sum is not very good. Better to get it in a real yum cha restaurant. Service is so so. You order your food using the QR code and the staff will bring you the food. The restaurant is clean and cozy tho. read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went to this place two times when I was visiting Toronto for a weekend because it was simply that good! I was able to try three of their chang fens-- the truffle mushroom and shrimp one, the beef brisket one and the chinese fried donut / 油条（not pictured). All of them were super delicious and flavourful! I also loved how they had an immense variety that I don't normally see offered since I've only had the shrimp and beef ones before. It's also great to get multiple ones to share with friends since each one was between 6.99-11.99. The donut one came with a hoisin like sauce and was very crispy, both the beef brisket and the truffle one also had delicious sauces. Their shu mai was okay but nothing too special. However, I was pleasantly surprised by their congee as well -- the mixed congee came with many different toppings including different veggies, bamboo and peanuts as well as white pepper on the side. Lastly, I'd also recommend their milk tea since it comes in a bowl of ice -- it's not too sweet either! This place is definitely a must try for congee and chang fen with affordable prices read more

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Our 1st meal while visiting Toronto was Yin Ji Chang Fan. Since it's already in their name, the chang fan/rice rolls is a must have. There were so many choices to choose from on the menu, and you order it by the number. We ordered a few rice rolls plus some dim sum, congee and beef brisket noodles for the 4 of us. We also added the Chinese donut Ox Tongue since I don't see this item that often. Everything came out quickly, it was delicious and flavorful. The truffle mushroom rice roll was of course just truffle oil, but we enjoyed the BBQ pork and shrimps rice rolls. The only thing is the rice roll is a bit more soggy/mochi like which takes getting used to with the chopsticks. Lunch was great and prices were reasonable. read more

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Went there before noon on Sunday and the place was fairly busy. Amazing food! My fav were congee with century egg and pork, and truffle shrimp chang fen. read more

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Great casual spot when you're craving rice noodle rolls in the Chinatown area. I came in during the later afternoon hours and wasn't too busy. Rice noodle rolls: The price range was around $6-$7. I got the shrimp roll and tasted delicious. It's a great light meal if you're not looking for anything heavy. Fried Durian Balls: A new menu item that was listed at the restaurant. The filling had a nice durian filling. Overall, a great spot for casual eats in the Chinatown area. Totally would come back again. read more

Dropped by for dinner a few weeks ago! Saturday ~6PM. The restaurant was full and we had to wait 10min to be seated. I was really excited to try this place as I've heard great reviews from friends and online. They serve HK cafe style Cheung fun (rice noodle roll), congee, and other light dim sum type of dishes. I went with friends. I ordered the beef and chives rice noodle roll, HK style rice noodle roll, the seafood congee, and my friends ordered the BBQ pork bun, along with their own rice noodle rolls. I thought the rice noodle rolls were a big portion size and also tasted good. It was served as one giant roll versus some other places you might see it rolled up into smaller rolls. The HK style rice noodle roll was OK - I personally prefer the one at Sugar Marmalade more because this one felt a bit too saucy in the wrong way... My friends enjoyed their rice noodle roll. For the BBQ pork bun....when it was served to us, it was cold and very obvious it had been going through a defrosting that wasn't finished. My friend noted that the filling in hers was cold as if it came out of the fridge without being heated. Mine and my other friend's pieces were on the colder side of lukewarm. And for the seafood congee...the portion size and price were great. However, the seafood itself was very fishy and not fresh tasting. I was disappointed as I really love congee and this was unfortunately not it. Because the restaurant was busy, we were kind of being rushed to leave. We weren't finished eating our food, yet the server was already trying to take the dishes (with plenty of food still on it) back and hand us the bill. We were timing our stay because we had plans to attend an event after eating, so it was kind of odd. It was not the greatest experience and I wouldn't go out of my way to come back again, but definitely a solid spot for Cheung fun. read more

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The first time I had this place was in LA and love the food. This one is located in Toronto Chinatown. It opens pretty early, great breakfast place! Since there was four of us, we ordered different items to try. There was curry fish ball, fish jook, Chinese doughnut, chicken feet, and rice roll (popular items). Everything came out fresh and hot. The food were all so delicious. My parents enjoyed it since it reminds them of home. Service was attentive and nice. The restaurant gets busy pretty quick but people come and go. It was a pretty decent size restaurant and clean place. read more

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I have paid Yin Ji Chang Fen a visit twice, and am excited to go again! The food here is delicious, well priced, and the service is quite efficient. The highlights for me from here have been the chicken congee, beef brisket rolls, and pretty much all the dim sum I've had. read more

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Amazing and authentic Cantonese food! This is a casual place located in the Chinatown of Toronto. I ordered a congee, and a Chang fen. Both were really delicious. It was fairly priced and service was very kind too read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Really enjoyed this location for their congee and rice rolls. It's one of the better rice roll places that we have tried in dt locations. The restaurant service is pretty fast and almost like fast food style service. I also really like their congees as they are not too thick, I tend to like my congee a bit more runny. One thing that's always amazing about this chain is how tender all the meats taste. It's never tasting rough. The store itself is ok. When you visit it, you are not there for the atmosphere. One thing that is kind of in the down side is their portion size, the price rolls are on the more pricier side. read more

Great food and fast service especially on a chilly day in the city. The congee was delicious as well as the rice rolls and appetizers. The dim sum options here were also nice to satisfy that craving on top of congee and other apps...it basically was a one-stop shop for some of my favorites. The HK milk tea was the icing on the cake. Ambiance was cool and hip but casual. We didn't have to wait for a table and the servers were quick to come take your order when needed and bought the food out not too long after. This is definitely a solid go-to spot for me to get congee on a go-forward basis whenever I'm in Toronto. read more

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Yin Ji Chang Fen has a location in BC Richmond but I have never been. My colleague told me that they have a location here in Toronto and it is way better than the location in BC. On top the prices are much more cheaper than the BC location (each items $1 to $2 difference). If you order from Uber, they have a BOGO deal going on. I tried their: - Shrimp and Chives rice rolls - Siu Mai - Beef Congee. Wow I have to say their portion size is huge. They were very generous on the shrimp in the rice roll. There were lots of beef in their congee. I can't complain. I didn't manage to finish the food. It was quite a bit for one person. The meal was delicious. I highly recommend trying this place if you have never been. I am guessing the specialize in rice rolls from their name. read more

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The food here is amazing. I haven't had any things tasted like this close to in Hong Kong in USA/ Canada. The food tasted just like the food from the street in Hong Kong and transported it here. The staff is amazing and takes good care of you. The restaurant is nice and clean. The only thing is that we came on a Saturday morning, there are not a lot of people and it seems empty. Then I realized that everyone ordered delivery service from this place. My suggestion is to go eat here and where the food is nice and fresh. read more

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Always wanted to try this spot since heard good reviews about it! This place lives up to its name + very friendly service! The dining area is also quite spacious for chinatown. Pork/Shrimp/Beef and chive roll: Very soft and made fresh! Also LOADED with toppings Truffle and shrimp roll: the batter is infused with truffles and makes a unique dish Braised brisket and egg noodles: tender and perfectly spiced Frozen milk tea: love how the ice is served on the outside so the drink doesn't get watered down! HK style coffee: rich and sweet! Seafood congee: packed with flavour and variety of toppings ! Fresh water fish slice congee: highly recommended dish! read more

It'll do in a pinch. I'm upset how expensive this simple meal is. I guess that's the new norm. read more

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Clean spot for good food, cheap prices, friendly staff, fast service, and great hours! You could come here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even late night until midnight. Their chang fen range from $5.25-7.50 and the portions are definitely shareable if you want to try a variety. We tried their beef+shrimp+chives ($7.25), pork+shrimp+chives ($7.25), and dried shrimp ($5.50). I highly recommend adding their delicious chili oil and sprinkling some white pepper, otherwise the slightly sweet and very savory soy sauce that comes with the chang fen is already very delicious! The chang fen had a really nice portion of each type of filling and the rice noodle part was super chewy. They also have other items like congee and snacks. We got the oyster congee ($9.99) which is definitely shareable between two people. It was packed with oysters and the oysters were super fresh. We also got a sticky rice wrap ($5.75) which I thought was okay. The rice had good flavor but could have used more seasoning. Lastly we tried the deep fried steamed buns ($4.50). These were very crispy on the outside but were fried so much that they were a little dry on the inside. The condensed milk helped a little with the dryness. Overall I had a really great experience trying various items from their menu! It seems that their chang fen and congee are definitely their stronger dishes so I'd order more of those next time. The chili oil at the table is fragrant and flavorful with a good kick! read more

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The food here was mediocre and nothing too mind-blowing. If you had curry fish balls from Hong Kong, then these pale in comparison; not much curry flavor and the fish ball isn't that great quality. The congee has a strong flavor, which shows that it's been stewing for a bit which is great, but the ingredients in the congee did not really enhance the flavor that much. If you had congee from Sam's Delight, then this will definitely pale in comparison as well. The rice roll was also plain and not too fascinating as well; the crepe was soft and fresh, but other than that, the overall dish was just mediocre. HK style milk tea was too milky and the soy milk drink was just okay. Overall experience was just decent, which is nice to try but not good enough to want to come back. Thanks for reading and good luck! (: read more

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Decent rice noodle rolls but everything I tried - including congee, Chinese donut, various dim sum, and noodles - left much to be desired. There are plenty of other places in the area that I'd choose over this one! read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My parents are big critiques of food, esp coming from hk. We overall liked it. The beef rice rolls was not the same beef type as hk dimsum! It was more beef pieces, rather than a singular beef rectangle - if that makes sense. Still good, but not our preference. We did like the Chinese donut one and the congee was a hit!! Price point was all in the $6-$8 range. Super reasonable. Ambiance was inviting and warm and clean. Overall, would go again and maybe skip out on ordering the beef rice rolls. read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Congee with fish - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I often visit their uptown locations and was so glad they have authentic congee downtown. This restaurant is really clean and the quality and taste is consistent with their other locations. Also noting they offer really quick, efficient service as well with affordable prices! (+ perfect hangover food) read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Absolutely delicious congee and chang fen. Tried the sliced fish congee, truffle mushroom chang fen, shrimp and chives chang fen, and fried dough chang fen. The soy sauce they use is delicious. Service was efficient. I think an ideal meal is one congee and one chang fen, which would be around $12 before tax and tip. Warning, however, for people with peanut allergies: their hoisin and sesame sauce also contains peanut sauce. read more

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Sorry bout the partially consumed photos - too hungry to capture before digging in. What we had: - Dough wrapped in rice noodles - Beef brisket and rice rolls - HK milk tea Overall a great brunch/snack. Rice noodles were in all cases were fluffy and uniform. I like how the milk tea was iced to not dilute the taste. The brisket and noodles was much more filling than expected. Those rice rolls are dense! Brisket was as tender as my mom makes them at home, and the broth was thick and flavourful! I'd come back for sure! read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Beef brisket and rice noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great spot in Chinatown for congee. Everything tasted great. Very reasonable price and extensive menu. read more

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The food here was pretty legit, and it came out super fast! This place serves good HK breakfast food, both congee and rice rolls. Will be coming again! read more

Mmmm great place for comfort food. We ordered from Yin Ji Chang Fen last year when dining was still closed, and the food was delicious as takeout, so I knew I wanted to check out the restaurant in person. Throughout our meal, there was a steady flow of delivery people coming in and out, proving that this is still one of the go-to dim sum places downtown. Our meal: - Marinated beef & shrimp with chives rice noodle roll - Duck meat and chives rice noodle roll - Shredded pork and gold preserved egg congee - Dough sticks - Shrimp dumplings - Shrimp siu mai Highlights for me were the beef rice noodle roll and congee (that egg though). Not as grandiose as dim sum places in Markham / Scarborough, but solid food nonetheless. read more

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food items were okay--jook and rice noodles were good, but other dim sum items were mediocre at best. The service was mixed. The older lady with short hair was nice, but the younger girl with long hair was a beach. I will not come back because of her since there are so many other options. You need to teach your employees to be nicer to the customers. read more