Hou Kee is a great budget friendly spot for a tasty and filling meal…read more FOOD (4/5) The Longjiang Pork Knuckle Rice is their specialty dish and is their store's namesake. The main portion of the dish is super tender braised pork knuckle (not as weird as it may sound) on a bed of white rice glazed with a house Chinese BBQ sauce. It comes with sides of pickled "sour" veggies (酸菜), cabbage, tofu, and hard boiled egg. The pork knuckle almost melts in your mouth and is so decadent with the BBQ sauce. The sides give nice textural contrast and palette contrast. VALUE (5/5) The pork knuckle rice altogether is $10 plus tax and leaves you full and fulfilled. Great portions and is balanced with good proportion of meat, rice, and veggies. They only take debit or cash. LOCATION (3.5/5) Located on the East side of Yonge St by Northtown Way, it is halfway between Finch and North York Center subway stations. There is paid street parking along Yonge. The store is quite small with 2-3 tables, so would expect to do takeout during peak hours. OVERALL (4.5/5) Really good value for a tasty well rounded meal. I will definitely be returning if I want a quick lunch or dinner with bang for buck. Paired with great flavours and quality of ingredients makes this a nice cheap eats reco!

Pork chop and pork knuckles rice bento are so good with great prices too! Will definitely come backread more

We went on our usual neighbourhood walk and stumbled upon Lee Kee one street in from Yonge. What a…read moredelightful little restaurant! A few seats for dining in, and also good for takeout. Free underground parking available, same entrance as Metro's. Nice bright interior, with simple and clear menu. We had: - Pork and celery dumplings - Crepe (most basic one) You could really taste the celery, and it cut through the grease of the pork and balanced the dumplings out nicely. And as for the crepe, was a good contrast of textures. The crunch from the starch layer and the softness of the eggs. The slight kick of the spicy sauce. The lady there gave us vinyl gloves so we could eat with our hands while keeping em clean, and it was a thoughtful convenient touch. Can't wait to go back and try more things on their menu!

Really good dumplings! We got the signature chive and umami and the seasonal beef and onion…read moredumplings. Both dumplings were really good and I liked the flavour of the beef and onion dumplings a lot. The dumpling wrappers were also nice and light We did takeout and got our dumplings after a short wait. The packaging is also really nice and we liked how each dumpling had its own slot.

I quite like the food here, and it's fun to try the bbq skewers…read more Oyster clams were good Shrimp was good Lamb skewer was good Noodles were fine Squid was chewy and tough, I wouldn't want this again Also: the crispy eggplant dish is good, always a solid choice that everyone seems to enjoy.

Yuan Chinese Cuisine is one of the better representations of Chinese food in the area. The dishes…read moreare modern, fresh and well executed overall. The restaurant interior gives it a casual feel, and there's a semi-outdoor area where charcoal hotpot is served. Many of their well-loved dishes have Sichuanese influences, and are well balanced in terms of spicing and flavours. The diversity of its menu makes many visits enjoyable, and service was quite fast. The charcoal hot pot is quite a special set-up, although a bit cramped on the picnic-style tables. In winter, the outdoor heaters are turned on for customers, making the space nice and warm during the meal. You might doubt if a few hot coals can provide the heat necessary to cook everything during the whole meal, but they really do! A solid choice to explore and enjoy!

Food was great. A nice find. I just wish the service was friendlier - a smile goes a long way!…read more We ordered a variety of dumplings both steamed and fried. This was a first time for us seeing curry soup dumplings. We decided to give it a try and were pleasantly surprised! I was imagining a thick curry sauce inside but it was more like curry powder/flavour added to the meat so the broth was still soupy and very flavourful. The skin was a little thicker than what I prefer for a soup dumplings but overall it was delicious. Today, they were out of the pork soup dumplings so we tried the beef. For us, we prefer pork because the beef was a bit tough compared to pork and flavour-wise, not what we're used to. The mini soup dumplings were a bite-sized Burt's of flavour. Nice amount of soup inside. One of our favourites was the fried tofu. It came out freshly fried and crispy. The sauce was sweet and sour (vinegar) with chillies. The sauce at the bottom made it for us! We really liked the chewy texture of the noodles in the Dan Dan noodles. It wasn't too spiced so the kids were able to enjoy it as well. We would definitely come back for some more!

You absolutely have to get the Pan-Fried Mini Soup Dumplings and Braised Beef Soup Noodle when you…read morevisit Bao House--they are incredible! The pan-fried dumplings have a perfectly crispy bottom with rich, juicy filling inside, and the beef noodle soup is hearty and flavor-packed. We also tried the Chocolate Soup Dumplings, which were surprisingly delicious and a fun sweet treat to end the meal. Highly recommended!

I rarely have the opportunity to eat clay pot rice in Toronto. This clay pot rice restaurant has a…read morevery high quality. They also provide different choices for you to freely mix and match various ingredients to create your own clay pot rice. Moreover, it is very affordable and offers great value for money. I highly recommend it to friends who enjoy Chinese or Hong Kong-style cuisine to give it a try. 本身係多倫多好少機會食到煲仔飯。呢間煲仔飯個質素相當之高，佢仲提供唔同嘅選擇俾你可以自由配搭唔同嘅食材去組成煲仔飯，而且非常價廉物美好，十分推薦鍾意食中式或者港式嘅朋友去試試。

I love clay pot rice especially in the fall. This preserved meats were so flavorful. The curing was…read moredone right from the duck, pork to the sausages. The sausages were my favorite. The rice was cooked perfectly for clay pot right. Add the right amount of soy sauce and you have the perfect meal. Every meal come with soup and a side of veggies. The service was good, very friendly and attentive.

We came about 1.5 hours after opening specifically for the hand-pulled noodles and were told they…read morewere already 'sold out'. We went out of our way because we love hand-pulled chili noodles and wanted to support this business, so this was extremely disappointing. Selling out of a signature item so soon after opening makes it difficult to justify the trip, especially for customers coming from farther away. Unfortunately, we won't be taking the gamble of returning only to find the item we came for to be unavailable again.

Beef chive potstickers had a large, crispy skirt & were decent…read more Three toppings youpo mian was decent. It was nice that the noodles were handmade & the texture was good. The sauce was mildly spicy with some sweetness, but could have more umami. The topping mix was kinda odd, with not much protein.

Perfect spot for late-night Chinese skewers. Everything is grilled fresh and full of flavour, beef,…read morechicken skin, gizzard, shrimp, mackerel and even pineapple we're all delicious. You can customize the spice level and the smoky seasonings really hits. Great late-night deals, generous portions, cozy vibe and friendly service. A solid go-to skewer spot in Downtown Toronto. Highly recommend

This place does not take reservations but does get busy during the weekends at peak times. We came…read morefor 5:30 and we got seated right away, group of 8. They have tables and booths as well. The service is fast but noticed there are just two cooks in the back so service got slightly slow, we ordered a lot of food, many skewers. The chicken is very good, mushrooms were not bad, enoki mushroom has a lot of aroma. Each order comes with 4 skewers pricing is about $7-9 so your bill can rack up. You also get the choice of spicy level. You order on the app and pay in the end. Corn was not sweet at all, disappointing on that part. Parking is at the front but paid, you can park behind H mart or across the street at the side streets. I would come here again.

I went here and ordered the Hainanese Chicken to take away. I usually order half a chicken, but…read morewhen the staff member asked if I wanted a whole chicken, I mistakenly said yes without realizing what she meant. I only noticed the difference when she told me the price, and I clarified that I normally order half. The food itself was good and I enjoyed the flavour. However, I felt that the staff member's attitude could have been more pleasant and understanding, especially since it was simply an honest misunderstanding. I hope the service can be improved, as I would otherwise be happy to come back for the food.

First time coming to this location and I feel like there are dishes here that is not served at the…read moreFinch x Lesile location. I'm not a bad carb person so I can barely make a dent in their rice/noodle dishes for lunch. So I was happy to see non-rice/noodles based dishes that is served all day and not just tea time. I ordered the yuzu chicken steak with potato salad. It comes with a drink and soup. The chicken steak was deep fried, with liminal batter and the met remains juicy. The yuzu sauce was spread on top. First time seeing chicken + yuzu at a cha cheng teng. What took me by surprised was the potato salad. It was definitely made in house, with chunks of apples, carrots, red onion, ham and eggs. Love how it was also not dose in miracle whip. I chose the Chinese soup (instead of western style) and it was flavorful. I would said better than most Chinese restaurants who gives for complimentary soup for dinner. There was minimal MSG, as I didn't feel thirsty afterwards. The HK milk tea was the weaker component of this set, the tea base was lacking in flavour and didnt have the "thick" texture to it.

4.5 stars Located at…read moreYonge/ Finch just south of finch. There is plenty of street parking available There is plenty of seating inside with tables that can adapt to any size party. You do not feel crammed and I like the windows everywhere. Be it to people watch as they walk by or to look into the kitchen. I like the open kitchen where you see the staff stuff all the dumplings in front of you. I truly enjoy the pan fried dumplings and the egg roll with Chinese cruller. I have found the dumpling skin to be the perfect texture and thickness to offer a good tooth feel but delicate enough to allow the filling shine. The egg roll is so refreshing. The flavours are rich and complex but oh so good The staff are plenty friendly and efficient from order to expediting the food to your table to enjoy

SANG-JI fried bao Toronto BEST FRIED BAO OF MY LIFE…read more(outside of Shanghai China) Fantastic service ! Clean environment! Cozy and lovely. We tried : Spicy silky tofu skins with garlic soy (on the hotter side but I like the crunchiness of the veggie and the tofu texture) Potato salad Original fried bao (my FAVE! Honestly even better than some in Asia) Truffle fried bao (YOU CAN TASTE THE TRUFFLE FULLY!!) Fried bao w/ peppery shrimp Fried bao w/ crab This Restaurant is a MUST !!! IF YOU LOVE PROPER Shanghai Style FRIED BAOS, The Owner learned in Shanghai and brought back the good skills to Toronto ! The original Is my fave but highly recommend the duck soup with vermicelli noodles and the other flavors like truffle and crab bao too 10/10!! I wish they had this in SOCAL! Follow me for more foodie reviews ! -living with Luci

Finally we have a fish soup base restaurant near the Yonge and Finch area. The fish broth was not…read moresalty at all. You can select rice noodle, rice, ramen and instant noodle for your noodles selections. Usually, at other resturant for instant noodles there is extra charge. At Granny Fish soup, they don't charge you extra. You can select from the selections. In terms of fish, there is black fish fillet or bass fish fillet. Yesterday I tried the original fish soup which is not spicy and light. Today I came back to try the sour and mildly spicy soup. The sour and midly spicy was good and opens up my appetite just like Tom yum! The red oil wonton was made in house. It's delicious! Yup it's good enough that I came back the next day! The ambiance is cute and relaxing with plushes on the shelves and Japanese anime cushions on display and posters. The service is friendly and attentive and if you are indecisive they will make recommendations and help you out with the extensive menu! I am so glad they opened! I will take my family to try!