I finally made it to the original Lucky Lin's (on Finch)! A friend of mine has been raving out this…read moreplace for years, so I had to try their Guyanese Chinese cuisine since I was in the area. I ordered their Fried Chicken Leg on Top, served with Fried Rice for only CDN$9.00 on their Lunch Menu. Even though I was dining in, it was served in a takeout container that was packed full of food. It was heavy! Opening the box revealed a ton of food, packed to almost overflowing. This was not a case of them using a small box. It was packed! After being impressed with the portion size, especially for the price, I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the flavour. The chicken was fine but the fried rice was just kinda blah. It had no "wok hei". It needed a much hotter wok. It wasn't terrible but it definitely wasn't good. The ambiance is simple and sparse, with bare walls and minimal decor. It looks like it may have been a bit more posh at one time. At least it was clean and bright.

If you haven't tried Lucky Lin's then you need to make time to go! I think this is absolutely the…read morebest value you can get for lunch. For $11, they are very generous eith the portion and not only that, its SO DELICIOUS! I ordered the Chili Chicken with gravy on fried rice and it was so fragrant and tasty. I am salivating just writing this review. You can tell this spot has been around for a while and clearly well known in the Scarborough community. Don't miss out on this gem!

Had some doubles and polori. Reminded me of Trinidad and family…read more Keep it up will return.

I expected more out of this Caribbean dining spot. In their defense, it was branded or marketed as…read moreCaribbean Hakka instead of just purely a Caribbean eatery. My order of the Jerk chicken meal came with plain white rice instead of what I have come to expect out of a Caribbean place, which is long gran, Carribean rice with peas. The jerk chicken was also among the worst I've had. The meat was not tender, and it tasted too salty. I could not make out too much of the spice and seasonings. It felt more of the soy sauce was used than needed, so it ended up overwhelming all the other flavor ingredients.

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!

I recently went to Calypso Queen in Whitby for lunch with a friend. They specialize in Guyanese…read morestyle Chinese food. Between the two of us, we ordered much more than we could eat, just to try the food. We had Beef with Broccoli, Singapore Noodles, Roast Duck, and Ginger Green Onion Chicken. Both the beef and chicken dishes were really good. The noodle dish could have used a touch more curry for our liking but it still tasted good. The duck was obviously reheated. The flavour was decent but the texture was a little off. Overall, the food at this place was pretty good. So were the prices and service. We'll be back! PS - They have some great weekday lunch specials for only $8.99 each, including rice.

Durham region has a plethora of Caribbean and Hakka restaurants. I happened to be in Whitby when I…read morecame across this Guyanese restaurant. I recognize the owner who used to manage and work at a different Hakka restaurant a few years back. We ordered takeout there is lunch specials at $8.50 which includes 2 small veggie spring rolls. You can add a pop for $1, upgrade to veggie fried rice $2.50, chicken fried rice $2.75, veggie chowmein $3.00, and chicken chowmein $3.25. Option to add 1 chicken leg or 4 chicken wings or 3 chicken balls for $3.25. Extra Bbq sauce, honey garlic sauce, and sweet and sour sauce $1.25. The owner told me she's been open for 8 months now. I love supporting local businesses especially when they work hard to provide quality food at very reasonable prices. I ordered the chili chicken on steamed rice and sweet and sour chicken. The chili chicken is deep fried and then stir fried in their chili sauce and onions. The heat level was tolerable and the seasoning was just right. The sweet and sour chicken also had deep fried boneless chicken thigh meat and covered in the ultra red sweet and sour sauce. I was so hungry and wasnt able to take pictures of the food. Portion wise, I would say it's fair for the price you pay however I would have liked just a little more chicken in each lunch special. The restaurant is fully licensed and serves beer and alcohol. The dining area has a nice warm caribbean decor. I will try to come next time and dine in because the food is more enjoyable when consumed right away. Overall, I recommend this place if you're looking for some caribbean, Hakka, and Guyanese flavours. Will try other items on the menu like the Lo-mein, Special chicken (fried chicken on top) chowmein, Pepper shrimp chowmein.

We decided to come back here to try some other items. Not sure why it took us so long but we…read morefinally got around to it. Food was still warm by the time it got delivered to us. Food: Aloo pie with goat. The aloo pie dough is kind of like a dessert bread/timbit but lighter.the sweetness is also light. The curry goat has good flavor and a very nice spicy kick. The meat wasn't tough but not super tender - to me it's still good because goat is a naturally tough meat. Had 2 giant chunks of goat. Doubles with shrimp - this is a messy dish so beware! The shrimp were huge - 2 pieces and cooked well, good flavor. The doubles were soft and fluffy, the chickpeas and sauce were bright with parsley flavor. Mac and cheese - it's literally a giant block of mixed pasta and cheese with more cheese on top crusted. It's why you expect and it's great. It does become monotonous after a while but cmon, it's Mac and cheese - what did you expect? Butter chicken roti - this thing is massive. The chicken inside is decently tender, the sauce is on the sweet side - wish it was a bit less sweet, more buttery? Although that may just be personal taste. I liked it with the pea flour to give it a bit of a different contrast. Also, can get very messy to eat so best to take this one slowly. Price: I think the prices are pretty fair for what you get especially given the huge portions and quality.

As a Trinidadian, I must say that the dhalpouri is excellent. The curry goat is decent…read more We ordered curry goat (came with curry aloo, which was one of the more interesting aloos out in the takeout landscape I've ever had - they had thyme in it), a shrimp doubles, 2-4pk of currents rolls, and a pone. The doubles was eh, it's a shame that huge-big shrimps were rubbery and were leached of all their natural delish flavour. I know curry shrimp is a challenge for most to cook well (without "long-water": for those who know, know). The Pone, was mostly coconutty in flavour, next to the pumpkin in domination. They made it with oil, likely, not with butter, therefore a very dry. And zero spice dimensions. Though, a raisin or two were present. [Acr on Ellesmere/Midland has better, amaaaazing pone with crispy edges and sweeter] There are some hits and misses. But if you don't have a Trini Mom/excellent cook available or just want the convenience of picking up some cuisine that is highly underrated, and highly labour intensive. Let someone else do the work. And support a decent local resto.

This is a cute Burmese restaurant in the Bayview mall with lots of parking. We had a 5pm…read morereservation on a Tuesday, but I'm sure walkins would be just fine as it wasn't busy mid week. W the service was nice and was checking in on us throughout dinner. I got the Oh Noh Khowsuey with chicken and my friend got the pad Thai with beef. As you can see from the photos, the serving sizes were very large. The Khowsuey was delicious! You could taste the coconut curry and the rice noodles, came with many toppings. My dish was $28 and the pad Thai was around $22 with the meat add on. Overall it's a cute and peaceful place to eat in the area. The food didn't blow me away, but it had great flavours.

An interesting find in the Bayview Village. If you've never tried Burmese food, you need to start…read morehere. Brave the curry. It's quite tasty and not that spicy. The Tea Leaf salad is very unique and a fan favourite around these parts. The ambiance is relaxing and inviting. The service is equally great. The staff are attentive and helpful. They'll be happy to guide you through the menu. I found the prices reasonable and the portions very generous. It was a bit of a challenge to find inside the mall. 11/25

English We were…read morelooking for a new food place for dinner where we can try a good authentic Chinese food . So, we decided to visit Magical Taste of China - Halal located in Markham, ON. If you're looking for a phenomenal food / dining experience, look no further than Magical Taste of China - Halal. Their menu is a culinary masterpiece, offering an incredible selection of dishes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff ‍‍‍ is friendly and attentive, making every visit a true pleasure. Magical Taste of China - Halal is a lovely place. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city in spite of being in the city . The place has the huge indoor seating arrangements and the seating arrangement is super comfortable and spacious. The staff is really nice, friendly and kept following . The food menu is great and there are many choices to choose from and they also offer quite a lot of small bites options to choose from.Pricing is decent, good value for money and the place is more suitable for a group of people. French / Français Nous cherchions un nouveau restaurant chinois pour dîner, où déguster une authentique cuisine chinoise. Nous avons donc décidé d'aller chez Magical Taste of China - Halal, à Markham, en Ontario. Si vous recherchez une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Magical Taste of China - Halal. Leur menu est un véritable chef-d'œuvre, offrant une incroyable sélection de plats pour satisfaire tous les goûts. L'atmosphère est chaleureuse et accueillante, et le personnel est amical et attentionné, faisant de chaque visite un pur plaisir. Magical Taste of China - Halal est un endroit charmant . Un havre de paix loin de l'agitation urbaine , tout en étant en ville . L'établissement dispose d'une grande salle intérieure spacieuse et confortable. Le personnel est très agréable, accueillant et aux petits soins . La carte est excellente et propose un large choix de plats, ainsi que de nombreuses petites bouchées. Les prix sont corrects , un excellent rapport qualité-prix et l'endroit est idéal pour un repas en groupe.

Happy 19th year anniversary to Magical Taste of China 西域食府! Cheers to many more years of memories…read moreand milestones! I'm delighted that I was one of the 19 lucky winners of their anniversary giveaway who won a $100 dining credit! I dined with my family and ordered: - Xinjiang Style Lamb Kebab x 4 - BBQ Beef Kabob (2) - BBQ Deep Fried Tofu Kabob - Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimps with Egg Yolk Sauce - Beef Noodle Soup (Braised) - Yang Chow Fried Rice - Eggs and Chives Pancakes (2) All the items and dishes were very flavourful and delicious! The lamb kebabs were so good that we had to order another round of them. We also tried the BBQ Enoki Mushroom and BBQ Eggplant, and they became our favourite dishes! I would continue to visit and try out other items on their menu. The interior of this restaurant is nicely decorated with booth tables and VIP rooms for larger parties.

We honestly had high expectations when we saw the building and the name "Food Legacy India." The…read moreplace looks impressive from outside, so we went in expecting the food to be something special. Since it was our first visit, we asked what they would recommend as one of their best menu items and ordered the Seafood Mixed Grill. Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment for us. The food had very little flavour and we really didn't enjoy it at all. The service also didn't make the experience any better. On top of that, we felt the prices were way too high for the quality and taste of the food. The restaurant was very crowded when we visited, so maybe other dishes are better and other customers may have a different experience. This is simply our personal experience -- we have absolutely nothing against the business or the people working there. For us, unfortunately, it was not worth the money, and we left very disappointed. If you're planning to visit, maybe try it once and decide for yourself, but I would recommend being careful about what you order, especially considering the prices.

I have seen Dum Pukht over my socials and really wanted to check it out! This restaurant is located…read moreat Woodbine and Denison, in the heart of Markham. I had the pleasure of going here for a family dinner, and I'm really glad we chose this place to eat! Dum Pukht is beautiful decorated with a dark ambiance inside. Lots of seating available, would suggest making a reservation ahead of time to ensure you get seated immediately upon arrival as it can be quite busy. The staff were also super kind and explained all the dishes while also providing alternatives too! We ordered several items off the menu because there was a huge selection to choose from! We started with the Crispy Cheese Balls (9/10 Absolutely delicious and crispy), Tibetian Momo's (7/10 was a little too spicy for my liking), and the Chaat (6/10 on the sweeter end but still good). For the main dishes we ordered some Garlic Naan (10/10 probably one of the best naan's ever), Paneer Tikka Masala (9/10 creamy and delicious), Chicken Vindaloo (8/10 spicy and very flavourful) and lastly the Dum Vegetable Biryani (7/10 a lot of vegetables inside). Overall was such a pleasant experience, also their portion sizes are huge so you really don't need to order a lot if you are coming as a small group. I would highly recommend you come check out Dum Pukht in Markham! 9/10 Recommend!