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Cynthia's

2.8 (68 reviews)
ModerateChinese
Open • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Classy
Casual
Loud
Good for kids

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Onions galore...

I've ordered take out from Cynthia's occasionally over the last couple of years, and the quality and taste of their food is consistently good. Since the beginning of 2022, I noticed that not only have their prices increased, their containers have shrunken. I get it, everybody's trying to adjust as we get through the pandemic. For my last order, I wanted to try something new, so I ordered their Sizzling ginger shallot chicken. This dish cost $15.95. I was very surprised to find so much onion in there. Keep note, these aren't shallots, but your run-of-the-mill, everyday onions. There was well over 1 cup of onions, with perhaps around 2/3 cups of chicken. Although the dish is listed under the chicken category, it's hard to call this a chicken dish. It's more accurately described as an onion dish with chicken. I called them to share my feedback about this dish, and Jessica said repeatedly that the right amount of chicken was added. Be that as it may, I find it misleading to call this a chicken dish. She offered to take my order personally next time, and add more chicken to it. It was a kind gesture, though it doesn't sit well with me that they have applied inflation to their prices, shrinkflation to their portions, and add a disproportionate amount of filler to their dishes. The value just isn't there anymore.

Mandy Z.

This is my first time trying Cynthia's Chinese restaurant. As a typical Chinese person, I really don't have high hopes on this restaurant.  First impression is walking in to the dining room, nice ancient Chinese design, and all the waiters and waitress are in ancient Chinese clothing as well. This must be one of the selling point for this restaurant. Service is quick and attentive. We order the peking duck, 2 fish maw soup, snow pea leaves with dry scallop and sweet and sour fresh whole fish debone.  I must mention the fish, it is fresh and need to place order ahead of time (probably 3 hours ahead) in order for them to prepare.  It is amazing and it is a typical northern part of China signature dish.  The snow pea leaves with dry scallop is another surprise dish. A lot of dry scallop, it is not like most restaurant that they only put some sauce on top of the vegetable to pretend they have the dry scallop on top of the veggies.  The peking duck skin is crispy and the meat is juicy, on par with "The One Fusion Cuisine" in Richmond Hill. The only drawback is the price of the duck, $69 is a bit expensive when compared to most Chinese restaurant in Markham, Mississauga, Richmond Hill and Scarborough. $50 is a more reasonable price to me on peking duck.  Finally, we ended up with deep fry cream brulee for the dessert.  Wonderful and keep up the good work!

Fancy place, poor food
Nam H.

Came here over the Xmas holidays with family, about 8 of us. I never usually go to Oakville for Chinese food, and actually never have, but based on this experience I'd be afraid to do so again. I'm sure there are good Chinese restaurants there though.. My overall experience wasn't the best. The restaurant was freezing, and the food was mediocre at best. The hot and sour soup tasted like ketchup, the general Tao and fried squid were super salty. Best thing we had was the Peking duck. I can get better Chinese food for much less in Chinatown in Toronto and even food courts in Markham /Richmond Hill. I should have known the food wouldn't be good, seeing how we were the only non-typical Oakville resident there. Lol The place has nice decor I'll give them that, but can't really enjoy it when you're freezing.

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Amazing food, great atmosphere and fantastic service. One of the best dining experiences in Oakville.

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