very good food, there staff are very nice, there uniforms are quite noice and it gives chinese…read morevibes like if I was in a Chinese restaurant in china right now

The decoration is eye-catching and full of Northeast Chinese character. The space is styled like a…read morerustic village setting, with wooden booth structures, straw-thatched details, hanging dried corn and chili peppers, and red lanterns that instantly create a warm, festive atmosphere. The use of traditional elements, paper-cut window designs, red Spring Festival couplets, old-style newspaper wall coverings, and exposed brick adds a strong sense of nostalgia. It feels immersive and intentional, almost like stepping into a countryside home in Dongbei rather than a typical restaurant. The décor isn't fancy, but it's rich in cultural detail and warmth, perfectly matching the hearty, comforting style of Northeast Chinese cuisine. The space is unique and perfect for taking photos. The food here is very generous. We ordered the 4-person set with two side pots. Tomato Braised Beef Brisket and Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms and the portions were huge. Both pots arrived steaming hot and filled to the brim, clearly meant for sharing. The braised beef was rich and hearty, while the chicken pot was comforting and full of flavor, making it perfect for group dining or cold weather meals. Combined with the rustic, traditional décor, it really feels like authentic Northeast Chinese comfort food. The food and atmosphere were excellent, though the service was a bit lacking. Prices are reasonable for the generous portion sizes and the unique restaurant décor.

Services friendly. Food is good . Price very reasonable . Long line up . Better put in waiting list…read morebefore you go.

No need to say more than two words: simply tasty. Check out the awesome photos and comments from…read morefellow yelpers and you will see what I mean. Just go line up on the waiting list from Yelp and show up on-time. Definitely recommended!

Clean and spacious restaurant with decent food. The hand-shredded chicken was a bit too salty and…read morethe beef with Chinese broccoli was just average, although the vegetables were fresh. Service was disappointing. It was difficult to get the staff's attention because they seemed busy chatting with each other most of the time. Overall and okay meal but probably not somewhere I'd return to unless friends wanted to eat here.

First visit here. This place has been on my 'to try' list…read more On entry, we were quickly attended to. Luckily we were early so got seated right away. A little later, there was a little wait. Service: Friendly but not very attentive. We had some of our 'test' dishes, the ones we use to compare. Mapo Tofu. 2/5. The tofu was fresh. The pork was very sparse and it was over thickened. It was almost jelly. Let's just say, it was like when you have a cold. Beef rice noodle with black bean sauce. 4/5. This dish had a good 'wok hei' flavour. This dish was also over thickened. The prices are reasonable especially for these days. If they can ease up on the corn starch/thickener, it could be much better. I will give this place another try.

The foods taste good, especially the duck. You will get 10% discount too if paying by cashread more

We went there for a pre-Father's Day dinner and left disappointed. This was actually our third or…read morefourth visit, and unfortunately each experience has been worse than the last. I was hoping to find something special on the menu. The Peking duck caught my eye at around $70, but then I discovered that almost everything else was extra--lettuce wraps, stir-fried duck meat, fried rice, and soup. By the time you add the extras, the bill is easily another $50 or more, bringing the total to well over $120. We decided to pass, and judging from the dishes we did order, that was probably the right decision. The hot and sour soup had plenty of heat and tang but lacked depth of flavor and was under-seasoned for my taste. Fortunately, we only ordered a small bowl. The deep-fried tofu was bland and forgettable. The stir-fried shrimp was acceptable but nothing special. The biggest disappointment was the sweet and sour pork. I specifically asked the server to make sure the pork was crispy, but it arrived soft and lumpy rather than light and crunchy. Even the complimentary red bean dessert soup was watery and lacked flavor. Our bill came to about $104 for two people. For the quality of the food, I didn't feel it offered good value. Sadly, after several disappointing visits, I don't think we'll be returning.

We came as a party of 2 for a super early dinner (5pm) on a weekend. The restaurant had…read moreapproximately 5 other parties/tables during our 1ish hour there, with people occasionally dropping in for take-out. Since this Chef 88 is opened until 1am, I think this place will get busier as the night progresses. We weren't super hungry as well ate something for tea time. So we ordered Maggi Lobster (~3lbs) for $34/lb, and stir fried beef with Chinese broccoli (gai lan). The lobster was cooked perfectly, with the Maggi sauce not being too salty. They definitely gave us all the pieces of the 3lbs lobster. The gai lan had a bitter aftertaste, which is common for this vegetable. I wished they had a way to get rid of that. They were generous with the amount of beef and was well marinated. The cut wasn't that great, but that is to be expected. I don't think they added much MSG or at least used good quality ones, as we did not feel overly thirsty later in the evening. They give free daily soup and dessert. What we were most impressive was with the service. The waiters were very attentive, changing our plates twice during our 1ish hour meal. The also gave us wet wipes and more napkins without us requesting it. They even offered us additional soup, which we declined as we were quite full.

Went since they were open until 1 am. Food was ok. Singapore noodles were the highlight of the…read moredishes. The beef and pork were ok too. Would go again if looking for a late night spot.

Good food and reasonable price. Friendly staff. The restaurant is spacious and comfortable. We…read morehad a party of 11 people, very comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Very very yummy. I got the chicken mushroom rice, and you definitely get palate fatigue midway…read morethrough. The serving sizes were very large, and the dishes came with a side of veggies and soup. The rice is on the oilier side compared to other clay pot rice dishes I've tried, but it was still delicious.

Huge lunch special menu, OMG!…read more Who knew?! For $17 and change (before tax), we feasted on beautifully prepared Singapore noodles (massive plate), pork and mushroom congee (smallish bowl), choy sum with oyster sauce and Hong Kong mixed tea/coffee. Great lunch specials during the week. Old school Cantonese restaurant. We've been coming here forever.

Overall this place deserves 5 stars. It usually doesn't disappoint…read more I've been coming here for literally over 30 years. And the food is top notch. But I gave it 4 stars because of the experience yesterday. The food was substandard on this visit. I ordered 1. Jumbo seafood congee (taste was bland) 2. Grouper and tofu hot pot (best of all 4) 3. Black bean and beef Hofun (seriously lacking in quality) 4. Chinese dough fritters (awesome as always) I would say I was 50% satisfied with the meal. But I will be back as I said this place hardly disappoints and Even with this experience it's still an easy recommendation to come here I hope next time the quality is up to their old 30 year standards.

March 28, 2026 - I came here to try their Peking duck special for $35. It came with a whole Peking…read moreduck, the wrap, the onions, cucumber and hoisin sauce. They leave you with the rest of the bones in a separate container to take home. My biggest complaint was that everything was so oily and the duck was also very fatty. But if you can get past that or take half your time scraping the fat away, it wasn't too bad.

3.5 stars. Located…read moreat the SW corner of Fairburn and Rodick. The parking lot is shared with many other shops and many have reserved spots infront of their shop making the parking exercise a little tedious. The setup is like a canteen where you order Togo or there are a few tables to enjoy with. There is a hot water boiler if that's your beverage of choice. I chose the BBQ pork and duck over rice and found the pork very fatty and skin a little chewy (not the crisp burst in your mouth texture). The duck on the other hand was well seasoned but chewy. The meat was tough in a not so pleasant way. The rice was on the harder side (there are so many preferences here and will not cast judgement. There was plenty of sauce on the rice but did not have a strong flavour to enhance the flavours just to look nice. The accompanying sides - marinated Tofu and cabbage was nice and refreshing. The soup was well flavoured and washed down the food nicely. I will lineup back in the FMP food court for the BBQ fix and wish the best for this newer establishment. **they did sell out of their suckling pig rice and may come back to try it out.