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    Dumpling House Restaurant

    3.6 (666 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Dumplings
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    34. 牛肉粗炒面 / Beef Fried Noodle
    Deb C.

    It's cash only and it's kind of a scrappy experience but the food is wonderful and has been consistently this way for as long as I can remember. #16 and #34 are my favourite! The beef brisket noodle soup is also great but between two people, two dishes are a perfect portion.

    Sheena Y.

    If you're in Chinatown then you must come here and try the food. The house special noodles was the bomb and definitely enjoyed the dumplings. Will definitely have to come back to try the rest of the menu.

    Pan fried dumplings, steamed dumplings
    Dan P.

    Three choices of steamed dumplings (pork & chinese cabbage dumplings, pork chive & shrimp dumplings, lamb meat dumplings) - served all together on one plate and they all looked the same so I was unable to visually differentiate which is which, was only able to tell which ones had shrimp. wrapper is a on the thicker side and meat filling were all very lean with a semi crumbly texture, there was no fatty bits which made the dumplings less juicy. Three choices of pan fried dumplings (fried shrimp & pork dumpling, fried pork & chive dumpling, fried lamb dumpling) - also was unable to differentiate which from which. I preferred these because of the crispy dumpling skirt - greasy but added a crunchy savory texture to the dish. wrapper for these were perfect for me but the meat filling again were all very lean with a semi crumbly texture. My party of 5 came in for dinner at 7:30PM on a Thursday and was seated right away without any wait; not that busy. Shop is a bit cramp for large parties as majority of the table setups seated parties of 2-3. Service was quick (we waited about 5 minutes for the dumplings) but could be friendlier: the waitress told my sister to "get up" and move to the other side of our table to free up a chair for other incoming customers - just thought that she could have worded it nicer :'). Note for US tourists: since this is a cash only shop, kindly remind the cashier that you would like the total price in USD because they will automatically give you the price in CAD. It was our first destination at our first time visiting Canada so we didn't know - we paid $41for only two orders of dumplings and were so surprised that some of the reviews said this place was cheap.

    Pork, Shrimp & Chive steamed dumplings.
    Martinez R.

    Tried the steamed Pork, Shrimp and Chive dumplings today and was mildly impressed. I usually like steamed dumplings, but these dumplings--albeit that there were 15 of them--tasted pretty bland. I usually have a generous palette and don't complain often (especially when hungry), but this batch of dumplings was only good enough for me to try once. The service was lacklustre and only came up to my table once to serve the food. After that, I pretty much was left on my own. The cool thing is that you can watch the workers making the dumplings from the sidewalk outside through the window. I thought that was definitely something unique and was enough for me to curiously draw my interest to try the dumplings out. The ambiance was nothing special--seating enough for 4 at each table but they can accommodate larger groups by pushing tables together. This place ONLY takes cash, so make sure to have some handy (they also have an ATM to withdraw).

    Aiko I.

    Greasy-spoon type of place which serves quick, affordable and delicious dumplings. We were walking in Dundas & Spadina area doing restaurant hopping for good dumplings. I have known this place for a long time - and recently I am kind of into the world of pan-fried dumplings, trying different well-reputed places for comparison and appreciation of each experience. We ordered pan fried dumplings #25 : 3 flavor choices $17.99. We chose: - Pork & Chive - Pork & Shrimp - Vegetable (spinach & mushroom) Food came in 10 mins. The dumplings were delicious. Crispy wings and thin wrapper with good texture and wheat-y flavor. My favorite was pork & chive. Super juicy, perfect seasoning. Juice splashes as you bite, be careful! Next time I want to try their steamed dumplings :)

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    Sara D.

    I was promptly seated on a very busy hour. The place was packed. As one walks in, the dumplings are being done by the door. The Steamed dumplings comes as 15. The Fried as 12. I ordered the Fried Pork & Shrimp dumplings, and the 10 ingredients Fried Rice. The Fried Rice came first. It had too much sauce for my taste(brown color) it was good. Then a bit later came the dumplings. I was looking at how they are cooked. It was very pretty, and delicious. A big pot of hot tea to wash everything down. Satisfying lunch. They only accept cash. ATM on premises.

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    Jennifer P.

    Visited here based upon a recommendation by a local. Dumpling was in the name so you know they are something special and they didn't disappoint. Got my order to go and was able to watch my dumplings being made in the stores front window. Cash only business but they do have an ATM inside. Dumplings were great and service was fast

    Pan fried
    Denise C.

    We hadn't ventured to Chinatown in a while (thank you babies!) but grandma encouraged us to go for lunch and I mean, when there's time for dumplings, who says no to dumplings?!? So we giddily went to Dumpling House and were a little stunned at the price increase. I get it - inflation, increased wages, rent, etc etc it was just a bit of a sticker shock for us. Alas, it is what it is and we wanted some yummy dumplings. I loooove the pan fried dumplings, esp when it has a skirt like the one below. I was pretty disappointed after my first bite. Mind you, we eat pretty bland at home (fear of too much salt!) so my palate is used to it but this was beyond my weak seasoning skills. It could have used a healthy doooop of soya sauce or salt. We also ordered some boiled dumplings and they weren't much better. We weren't full but we were going to some hopping - in the end, we paid $1+ per dumpling and it wasn't even yummy or satisfying we're hoping this was just a bad batch but it may be a while for us to be able to return.

    May 2022 menu
    Gabriel S.

    This place offers up a variety of dumplings. Unfortunately, you can't mix steamed & fried dumplings, but you can get a mixture within each category. Got fried dumplings with chicken, lamb, shrimp & pork. The dumplings were good, with a crispy skirt. The skin could be thinner though.

    Boiled pork and chive dumplings
    Halina L.

    Came here with a group of 4 for the first time on New Year's Day. They have an open kitchen at the front of the restaurant where the head chef of 10+ years is cooking. Before being seated, the staff remind you that it is cash only. We ordered a cold dish app of cucumbers which was mildly marinated, so we learned to let it sit for a few minutes before digging in. The dumplings were all delicious - the layer of crispy skin on the top of the pan fried dumplings is DELICIOUS. The boiled dumplings are chewy which I liked. Would come again with friends and family. Note: the bathroom is unwelcoming/not clean.

    Spicy Wontons Appetizer
    Celena C.

    Food was just average. - Green Onion Pancake: The menu item name in Chinese 蔥油大餅 is misleading. 大餅 is supposed to be a thick flatbread, but this one was thin and crispy. It tasted fine, but it wasn't worth the price. - Shanghai Stir-fried Noodles: My Shanghainese mother said that they made this dish sweeter than it's supposed to be and that the noodles are a lot softer and shorter. It was a decent stir-fried noodle dish, but compared to what a Shanghai stir-fried noodle dish should be, it wasn't quite there (basically, not really authentic Shanghainese). - Dumplings: Both the steamed and pan-fried dumplings were fine. They tasted like average good dumplings. The skins weren't too thin or too thick, and there was just the right amount of filling. For the pork, chives, shrimp dumplings specifically, it was good that each dumpling had one whole shrimp. Cash only, and if you only have US dollars, they take that too much they won't do any conversion (it'll just be 1:1).

    Windy H.

    We were just walking in Chinatown when we came across this restaurant and my husband just said, we have to try! And being a hungry hippo, I just said yes. My family are just a sucker for food. Food/taste/price - Omg! This is definitely yummy. In Chicago, we had one dumpling restaurant but the price is just $$$$$. This place is definitely way less than Chicago. The taste is not disappointing too. They're not cheap with the filling. We will definitely go back here if we're in Canada.

    Pork & chive steamed dumpling.
    Milka L.

    Really great pork and chive dumplings, super juicy. Fast and friendly service cute little restaurant.

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    Swatow Restaurant - Shrimp Wonton Soup

    Swatow Restaurant

    3.8(504 reviews)
    0.0 km•Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
    •$$

    But it's been a long time since I ate at Swatow and wanted to come here with my siblings for lunch…read moreon my birthday! And the food was delicious as always. I've been coming here for decades and I had many fond memories when I lived in the area. The place is a medium size restaurant and looked exactly the same. The service as fast as usual. Usually there's a long line to get in but we got a table for four right away on a Sunday after 1pm. Then after we ordered our server offered us a larger table which we really appreciated. And glad we did because all the dishes were huge! We ordered to share: -Ginger Scallion Lobster -Shrimps in lobster sauce on rice -Cantonese Chow Mein -Fried squid -Spring rolls Everything tasted great and fresh but I wish the ginger scallion lobster tasted better. It wasn't the same as the one I had at another restaurant on Baldwin St. that closed many years ago. But it was still so nice to return to this iconic Chinatown restaurant.

    Use to be the spot, decided to come here for lunch with my mom…read more Food was great, there was no interaction other than the waitress standing by their designated spot gossiping. Ordered my regular Stir Fried Beef rice noodle (lots of Wok Hei) and Fried bean curd with vegetables. Food came out great and tasted great. The only thing I did not like was when my mom barely finish they brought out the bill to rush us out. It wasn't that busy since it was after the lunch rush hour. The thing is when the bill came they overcharged us by a buck and we just decided to leave it be along with tipping them greatly. There was absolutely no interaction or even a thanks for stopping by and come back for more. This was my fave spot to eat whenever I'm craving for Chinese food, guess I will have to find something else. It's also cash only since they have an atm by the washroom entrance.

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    Swatow Restaurant - Busy takeout going on this wintertime Friday evening at Swatow.

    Busy takeout going on this wintertime Friday evening at Swatow.

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    Beef Stir Fry Rice Noodle

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    Juicy Dumpling - Cross-section of my shrimp wonton in a spicy sauce

    Juicy Dumpling

    4.2(725 reviews)
    0.2 km•Chinatown, Alexandra Park
    •$

    This was SO GOOD. I understand why it was so busy inside because these soup dumplings were amazing…read more We got them within 5 ish minutes of waiting, and they were so warm and juicy, and they gave us some soy sauce and hot sauce to add onto them, which just made them so much better in flavor. I devoured them in like 10 seconds. The ambiance is super casual like literally just 3 tables and the rest is standing space.

    we were picking up medication at the nearby pharmacy and decided to stop by at Juicy Dumpling since…read moreI haven't had Chinese dumplings and bun's in so long! It was so packed but my brother was able to save a table while I did the ordering. This was a very casual and self service type of restaurant in which you can order at the front desk or at their kiosk. They had a limited time "promotion" going on in which you can order a maximum of 2 orders of their xiaolongbao or steamed mini soup dumplings for $2.99 with a minimum spend of $10. But honestly, I've seen this promotion since last year so I'm thinking it's actually a permanent offer. We ordered two orders of their pan fried pork buns, 1 order of their pan fried chicken dumplings, and 2 order of their promotional steamed mini soup dumplings. I thought everything tasted pretty good. The pan fried buns and dumplings were very crispy and quite juicy. My only nitpick is that I wished they put some kind of veggies or chives in their filling. It was just meat and felt too 1 dimensional for me. The steamed mini soup dumplings was actually really good though which is such a surprise at this price point. The outer layer was very thin and the filling was packed with soup. It was very delicious and hearty. Are these the best Chinese dumplings and bun's I've ever had ? No, but they were great especially for the price point. I would definitely come back again next time I am craving Chinese dumplings and buns. Also they take Amex which is always a plus in my book.

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    Juicy Dumpling - Counter

    Counter

    Juicy Dumpling - Cross-section of my pan-fried chicken dumpling

    Cross-section of my pan-fried chicken dumpling

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    Chopfire - Street View

    Chopfire

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.1 km•Chinatown, Downtown Core

    I've been craving Szechuan-style whole grilled fish for the longest time, so I was really happy…read morewhen I stumbled across this spot while walking on Spadina. The posters outside caught my eye, and I decided to come back with a group of three friends to try it out. We came a bit late around 8 PM, and most of the fish were already sold out except the original. We ended up ordering the Signature Spicy Grilled BBQ Fish ($40), a whole fish served bubbling hot with three toppings (potatoes, spam, and lotus root). You can choose between catfish and turbot, we chose the turbot fish. It looked extremely spicy, but the spice level was actually perfect. It was a bit on the oily side, but pairing it with rice balanced it out nicely. The fish was very tender and buttery, everything tasted amazing! We also ordered the Stir-Fried Egg with Tomato. The eggs were soft, the tomato sauce was rich. Not to mention the portion size was huge, we even had leftovers after eating until we were full. The restaurant itself was spacious, clean, and had plenty of seating. I think they were doing some sort of promotion so they gave us a $25 off coupon, though it expired pretty quickly so we didn't get to use it. I'd definitely come back for that grilled fish.

    This is a new Chinese restaurant featuring Hunan and Szechuan cuisine. The spicy dishes emphasize…read morespiciness, not numbness. A few of their dishes come out on a sizzling plate with flames underneath. They are still in soft-opening mode with several specials. You can see the menus via a QR code. The Hunan cuisine is listed as "Hunan Noodles" and the Szechuan cuisine is listed as "Chopfire Menu". The Szechuan dishes are listed with 1 to 3 chilies representing the spiciness. If you can't handle spicy, then avoid eating the chili pieces and you might "survive". The restaurant decided to minimize their food offerings so that they can focus on refining their dishes in terms of quality and taste, including from customer feedback. We ordered the following: 1. Signature Spicy Grilled BBQ Fish ($39.95). 2. Home Stir Fried Beef ($21.95). 3. Bullfrog with Baby Ginger ($19.95). 4. Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Pork ($15.95). 5. Drunk Oolong (charcoal roasted oolong tea base) x 2 ($5.95 x 2). 6. Lemon Taro Balls ($7.95). We also saw the following: 7. Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Green Pepper Noodle Soup ($9.99). First 10 customers each day, only pays $1.00. 8. Ink Painting Cocktail ($5.95). The Signature Spicy Grilled BBQ Fish came out on a huge sizzling platter. The BBQ Fish, a Turbot Fish, was very fresh and flaky, easily coming off the bone. There is no head attached like at typical Chinese restaurants but it would not have fit in the platter. The platter had a delicious sauce (soupy consistency and not sweet), luncheon meat slices, lotus root slices, and two other vegetables, along with chili pieces. The entire dish tasted great together with the various flavours. The menu listed it as 2-chili spicy but I could handle it by avoiding the chili pieces. The Home Stir Fried Beef is tender. It is listed as 3-chili but I could handle it by avoiding the chili pieces. The Bullfrog with Baby Ginger has the bullfrog cut up in little pieces; no you don't see a whole frog! The meat was actually good but most pieces have bones in it, so it takes time to eat it carefully. There was ginger slices in it but it, but we thought the slices were quite large! The Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Preserved Pork was very delicious! It came in a sizzling plate. The Cauliflower was flavourful and was not crunchy and not too soft. I've never had preserved pork slices before; it was quite good, not as salty as Chinese preserved vegetables. The Drunk Oolong has comes in a small bowl a with gin and ice. On the side, they include pieces of the charcoal roasted oolong tea leaves so you can smell it; quite a good smell indeed. You can also order it without the gin, which is what I ordered for mine (since I don't drink alcohol). It was such a nice drink! The Lemon Taro Balls dessert was pretty. In the centre was a slice of lemon. The customer service was good. There is plenty of indoor table and counter seating, including a small private room at the back. There is also an outdoor patio during warmer weather. There is pop music playing in the background. There is no free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are two gender-neutral washrooms downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-026

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    Chopfire - Paper menu with some highlights. There's a QR menu as well for ordering.

    Paper menu with some highlights. There's a QR menu as well for ordering.

    Chopfire - I had the hunan noodles with pork and green peppers along with the optional toppings and a coke combo. Great!

    I had the hunan noodles with pork and green peppers along with the optional toppings and a coke combo. Great!

    Chopfire - Beautiful modern interior design is a treat for your eyes.

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    Mott 32 - Xiao long bao

    Mott 32

    4.2(25 reviews)
    1.1 km•Downtown Core, Bay Street Corridor

    Mott 32 absolutely feels like one of those places where the entire experience matters just as much…read moreas the food. From the moment we walked in, the space already set the tone.. dark, dramatic, elegant, and beautifully designed without feeling overly stiff. It has that upscale energy that makes dinner feel like an occasion before you've even ordered anything. Food-wise, there was a lot to love. The signature apple wood roasted Peking duck was definitely a highlight, especially with the tableside carving, which made the whole experience feel even more polished and memorable. The skin had that beautiful lacquered finish, and the duck was rich, flavorful, and very satisfying. We also ordered a few larger dishes for the table, and I really appreciated how everything still felt refined without losing that comforting, indulgent side of Chinese dining. Some dishes leaned rich and luxurious, others were lighter and more aromatic, so the meal never felt repetitive. Service was another standout. Attentive without hovering, smooth without being too formal.. exactly the kind of service you hope for in a restaurant like this. Overall, Mott 32 is absolutely the kind of place I'd come back to for a special dinner, celebration, or just one of those nights when you want the meal to feel a little more elevated than usual.

    Finally back for dim sum…read more First off, they need to fix their reservation system. Don't accept 1:45pm reservations if the dining room closes at 2pm. Also, when we call to check if dim sum is being served, it makes sense to inform us of the dining room closure instead of having us come in anyway. We settled for eating in the lounge which ended up being good because bartender, Aiki?, was excellent as our server. Really great. Ordered the following: King prawn Har gow: standard. Not worth the premium Mott charges. Miso black cod dumpling: not good. Wouldn't order again Shredded Peking Duck Spring Roll, Sliced Vegetable : Excellent. We loved this! Nice and crunchy. Delicious duck inside. Good vinegar dipping sauce. Good volume Hot & Sour Iberico Pork Shanghainese Soup Dumplings: Fantastic and unique. The dumplings don't really need dipping sauce since inside there is a hot and sour soup along with pork. These are unique and delicious. Fried Wagyu beef taro croquette : pretty good but really tasted like a Jamaican patty Cold noodle with shredded duck : very generous with meat. Honestly a lot more than any other restaurant that serves this. To be fair no one charges this much either so it should. Flavour could be stronger but certainly decent. Fresh Mango, Coconut, Glutinous Rice Roll: nice fresh dessert. Our favourite. Frozen xiao long bao with chocolate and nut: Tastes like a mochi. Not bad. Dragonball Zen - fun name. Delicious drink. Jasmine Dragon Ball Infused Tanqueray Gin / Peach Liquor Lime / Rose Water / Mint / Seltzer Over $200 for this meal before tip. It's premium an debatable if with it. Will be back but just occasionally.

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    Mott 32 - Dining area level 3

    Dining area level 3

    Mott 32 - Crispy duck skin

    Crispy duck skin

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    Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles - Signature Stir Fry Noodles with Prawns - super tasty! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

    Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles

    4.5(161 reviews)
    1.2 km•Bay Street Corridor, Downtown Core, Discovery District
    •$$

    Toronto Review 4/Many: I went to this excellent Lanzhou spot with another person as one of my…read moreearlier meals. Our server, Sophia, was bubbly and friendly, giving suggestions and helping with the ordering process for the other person who wasn't as sure what they wanted. We eventually went with two appetizers and two entrees, which was more than enough food, and honestly, we could have only ordered one appetizer. The better of the two appetizers was the CAD 8.95 Hand Shredded Pepper Chicken/手撕椒麻雞/Shou Si Ji. The dish consists of cold chicken in a flavorful sauce, topped with some greens. The chicken was tender, with a mild, pleasant spice and a bit of numbingness from the Sichuan peppercorns, along with some fragrance, presumably from sesame oil. It reminded me a bit of salivating chicken you find in some Szechuan spots, but it was more aromatic and a bit less spicy. The other appetizer was the Steamed Edamame/岩鹽毛豆 with Himalayan pink salt for CAD 5.95. The other person chose between this and the vegetable dumplings, as he avoids pork, and it was, of course, lighter than the other appetizer. The decent portion of edamame was topped with some pickled carrots as a garnish. My main dish was the Braised Beef Noodles/紅燒牛肉面/Hong Shao Niu Rou Mian. The dish included several options, including size, noodle style, and spice level. I chose the large for CAD $20.95, medium spice, and for the noodle style, I chose flat/宽面, as it was closest to the prism style I like at Lanzhou spots in the States. Along with these, I also added a tea egg for an extra CAD 2.95. Outside the add-on, the dish also had a couple of large slices of radish. Compared to some spots in NYC, I slightly preferred the QQ/bouncy texture of the noodles at a spot near me. However, the broth was better here with a balanced amount of mala, though I would likely order spicy next time, as I tend to add chili oil to the relatively lighter Lanzhou broths. The beef was also much better, being tender with a mild chew regardless of whether it was tendon or other cuts. The tea egg was flavorful and worth the add-on, especially when the inside was dipped further into the broth. I can see why others order this. The other person went with the Signature Stir-fried Noodles/招牌炒面/Chao Tatiaozi. There was an option of protein, and he went with Chicken for $17.95 and added the same egg. I tried a bit, and there was a pleasant pepperiness with a bit of numbing flavor, but less than my dish. The noodles had a good bounciness and overall had a slightly better chewiness than mine. This was lighter overall, but also tasty. This spot has apparently come to the US already at the Mall of America, and I would love it if there were a location closer to me. Good place.

    One of my go-to options when I'm on campus & hungry! I always get the cold sesame noodles, they're…read moredeliciously tangy and have a nice lingering spice that makes me want to eat more. The other noodle dishes I've tried from here have been consistently good as well. They let you select what noodle thickness you like, and I think the thick flat noodles were too big for me, I was making a fool out of myself trying to slurp them all up ! I recommend getting medium ones so sauce doesn't splash all over you like what happened to me! A great, affordable meal option.

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    Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles - Interior

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    Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles - Hand Shredded Pepper Chicken/手撕椒麻雞/Shou Si Ji. 8.95. Excellent version

    Hand Shredded Pepper Chicken/手撕椒麻雞/Shou Si Ji. 8.95. Excellent version

    Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodles - Braised beef noodle soup with flat noodles

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    Braised beef noodle soup with flat noodles

    Sunny’s Chinese - Brick toast

    Sunny’s Chinese

    4.2(92 reviews)
    0.2 km•Kensington Market

    My boyfriend took me here for a birthday dinner and I could not have picked a better place myself…read more This place had incredible food and an amazing Hong-Kong diner ambience. We made a reservation for 5:15pm. This place is in a tucked away corner in Kensington market; you have to actually go in one of the stores and there's a long hallway that leads to the restaurant. This restaurant is quite hard to find by itself, but there was already a long line by the time we arrived (it opened at 5pm). Although my boyfriend said he was able to get a walk-in table a few weeks ago, I highly recommend getting a reservation prior. The inside has a quaint diner feel to it. We were seated on a long "bar" near the kitchen and it was nice to have a view of the cooking. One thing I noticed is that the lighting across the restaurant is quite dim, which made it a little hard to take pictures and also made me quite sleepy! We ordered the tasting menu which comprised 4 courses. We received a tofu amuse-bouche which was quite lovely. The first course was the bluefin tuna and the husband + wife beef, served with a side of rice. The beef was very well seasoned and a little spicy, which worked well with the rice. The tuna was nice as well. The real star of this course was the char siu donut, which had this amazing crisp exterior and a savoury pork filling. I did wish there was a little bit more filling, but the pastry and filling combo worked very well. The next course was a noddle dish, stuffed chicken wings, and grilled zucchini. I'm not a huge fan of zucchini but this one was nice enough. My favourite part was the chicken wings. It had so much flavour (the cilantro was a nice touch) and was quite substantial. I was using the noodles as a substitute for rice since the chicken wing flavour was quite intense, which was a good idea. The third course was the twice cooked pork, green beans, and fried rice. Although I thought this course was outshined by the other previous ones, it was still great. I particularly liked the seasoning of the pork (even though it was a little fatty for my taste). The fried rice was good and more of a muted flavour, which is good since it allowed the pork to shine. The last course, which was dessert, was actually my favourite. The french toast was amazing, one of the best desserts I've ever had in a restaurant. The sweet condensed milk sauce and the nutty toasty flavour of the black sesame french toast was an excellent combination. The ice cream had these corn chip bits that also elevated it. They put a candle on the side because it was my birthday! Overall, an amazing dinner. Usually, when I dine at these full course restaurants, the portions are too small and I leave feeling hungry still, but this was just the right amount of food. I highly recommend coming here if you want an elevated take on Chinese food, and you want great dessert.

    Was in the Kensington area enjoying a summer weekend and remembered Sunny's was nearby. Came here…read moreto try the dessert since I've heard so many great things about it. Sunny's is located within a small hallway, look for a nostalgic hk style neon sign outside a non descript door. We were treated warmly and I advised the hostess I wanted to drop in quickly for their popular sesame dessert, and was promptly seated in their outdoor patio. They have a quaint and surprisingly quiet outside patio. We ordered the sesame French toast and it came out exactly how I imagined it. I request the oolong condensed milk on the side. It was a light and small treat for the afternoon. The sesame flavour wasn't overwhelming and the sweetness was just right.

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