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I got the wonton and fishball egg noodle for $13. The wontons were really big and delicious. The egg noodles had a great texture and pull to it. It's a very casual spot, like a food court style. You find your own seat, order at the cash and pick up your food yourself. Water and condiments are available and self served too. The lady at the cash was nice though! No tax if you pay in cash. The wonton noodle overall was good, a bit on the smaller side for $13 but I was satisfied.
This place looks like it was 20 years ago. Massive skylight bringing in generous amounts of sunlight. Pinkish walls with loads of paper stuck onto it. What has changed is the way to order and grab food now. Its kinda like a cafeteria style where patrons walk up to make an order and then pickup at another station. Food was ready quick like within a minute after ordering. The dine in seems to have converted to take out containers as well now, which is a shame in terms of sustainability. Wonton fish ball lo mein - Massive wontons with whole shrimps inside, great texture and cooked right. The fishball has the right bounce to it and is quite fishy. Be a bit careful when eating because I had bit into a small fishbone, but thats just showing that the fish ball is made from real fish! Got the ho fun as part of the lo mein, not sure why as they put a good amount of oyster sauce ontop. Next time would get the regular noodles with the lo mein or the soup with rice noodles. Would recommend
This is a difficult review to write, as I've likely eaten here 100+ times over a 30-year span. I have many happy memories of eating delicious bowls of wonton noodles in this bustling restaurant -- first taken by my parents, and then later taking my own kids -- while watching staff make a mountain of wontons on a back table. We stopped coming during the pandemic and have only been back a couple of times since. The current restaurant is a shadow of its former self, but we need to set aside the burden of history and consider this restaurant on its own merits today. First, it is no longer quite a "restaurant", but now a glorified cafeteria -- you order your meals near the back, and a few quick minutes later, carry a tray with your meal to your seat. Tea is no longer provided; just hot water. Gone are the porcelain bowls and plastic chopsticks, and now disposable cardboard bowls, wooden chopsticks, and plastic spoons are the new norm. You're also expected to clean up after yourselves; the only service provided is a quick table wipe-down after you leave. The presentation is spartan but one bite reminds you why you keep coming back. The light broth, sets the scene; the egg noodle is the supporting cast, firm and never soggy, but still flavourful. The wontons are the star: large, juicy, and with massive shrimp that give a satisfying crunch -- a mouthfeel that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. The most polarizing issue is the price. At $12, the basic wonton bowl (vegetables no longer included) is a bit high for what you get, but criminal when compared to the $4-$5 bowls of the past. If I were rating the food alone, this would be an easy five-star. I'm pleased to report the food or menu hasn't changed in over three decades, the flavours bringing back a burst of nostalgia. But with that nostalgia are memories of what this restaurant used to be, and the service, price, and experience today are sadly lacking. Four stars.
So it's been a very long minute since we were last here and there have been a number of changes. The big one being all the prices went up! Everything is 12 bucks now and the way the menu is posted it looks like a side dish of vegetables is also 12 bucks. This is very much quick serve. You walk in, order at the cash (which is now located at the back of the restaurant) and then grab a seat. Looks like they kept their COVID setup as there is a table at the back where you grab your order when your number is called. All condiments are also located at this table and is for dine in customers only (BIG sign stating this). Hot water is complementary. Once upon a time it was tea. Everything is disposable! Cups for water, chopsticks, plastic spoons, bowl the noodles come in etc! You get the idea. A sign on the door stated extra containers were $1.00 each. What was ordered: Signature noodles Signature lo mien You get sliced beef, 2 shrimp wontons and 2 fish balls. Choice of noodles from your standard wonton noodles to rice noodles or vermicelli. We chose the wonton noodles and consistency was really good. Slightly bouncy with a nice bite to them. Wontons were still full shrimp and the fish balls were not the preformed kind. While the food was still decent was it worth $12.00? The experience wasn't. It was slightly troubling that all the serving dishes/utensils were disposable. The prices on the original menu were covered up by a strip of duct tape and you can see that prices went up by 4 bucks or more. When you are done eating you clear your own table. Might be an even longer minute before we decide to return again.
On food alone, I am giving this place 5 stars, but then I had to think if I am coming in, why am I being served like I am in a food court, it just is a weird way to do business, but I will come back, and their wonton's are some of the best I have had in Markham. OK, it has been said in other reviews, and I probably sound like a parrot saying it, but what the heck is going on here, served in paper bowls, using disposable chopsticks and spoons, using small plastic containers to get your hot sauce, and then trying to dip your food in said small container creates a mess on the table. Did I step into a restaurant? The only thing this has is dedicated tables, and a washroom.... ok enough with this. Let's get to the good stuff, and that is.... a very limited menu, and it's on the wall, you go to the till and order, and you pay, and then you just wait while your food comes out on a tray. You get your condiments next to the till, you go to your table, you sit, eat, and go.... it's that simple. So my friend swears by this place, so I gave it a shot, and we went, order just a bowl of wontons, a bowl of their fishballs, and a dish of greens. This place does not go stingy on anything you order, the portions are fair, and because their menu is so small, they aren't going to go mess up what you are ordering, you are getting exactly what you want. the greens they gave us, loaded and nicely stacked, took me a while to get through that dish. The wontons and the large fish balls, 6 a piece in the bowl, all were plump and delicious, cannot complain about this. The only thing I might do the next time I come back, is actually bring my own bowl and utensils, it's not easy eating hot soupy things like wonton in paper low edge bowls, and using disposable utensils, but if you can overlook all of this..... the food... full on 5 star!
Can not wait to encore today. It not only has a reasonable price, but also all are so delicious for instance,Wonton noodles, wonton, fishball and beef. Don't miss to try especially during promotion till the end of Dec
Let's get the obvious out of the way, the wontons are good. If you just want to get some take out wontons, then this place is very good and you can't go wrong. What was disappointing to me was dining in, and being served disposable cutlery and bowls. Besides the avoidable large amounts of waste being produced daily from this, it's just a bad experience to use wooden chopsticks and tiny plastic spoons inside a restaurant. Not only that, but my paper bowl did not retain heat as well as a reusable bowl would have, so my large bowl of noodles for cold. 4/5 for takeout, but if you want to dine in, enjoy your experience somewhere else.
If you're looking for really good, simple, delicious, and inexpensive Chinese noodle dishes, you've got to try Jim Chai Kee Wonton Noodle, with two locations in the GTA. On this occasion, we went to their Richmond Hill location, at West Beaver Creek and Highway 7 E. They offer noodles, noodles with soup, and a small selection of accompaniments, such as wontons, fish balls, beef, and vegetables. Period. That's it. Simple, delicious, filling, and very inexpensive at only CDN$12/bowl. There is no table service. You order and pickup at the counter, and then clear your table when you're finished - the same as every fast food restaurant. The decor is also simple and very sparse, with large poster-sized menus on the walls. My friends and I ordered the Beef and Fishball Lo Mein (includes a bowl of soup), Wonton and Fishball Noodle Soup, Wonton Noodle Soup, and Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce. Everything tasted great, with generous portions. I liked the texture of the noodles. The food earns a solid rating of 4/5, while the ambiance and decor scores only 3/5. Nonetheless, it's worth a visit. Check them out!
One of the last and final old school Cantonese hong kong style. Try it while you still can. One of my go too places here in toronto. I drove all the way from New York to eat all the great Cantonese food in the Toronto area.
We were going to try this place last time we were in Canada for a wedding but the camera man talked us out of it. I've heard a lot about this place from our friends. The noodle is good and reminds me of noodle in Hong Kong. The wonton has a lot of wrinkles and looks like a brain which to me is a good sign of good wontons. And they are pretty good and the shrimp is great. It's more like a food court than a restaurant though. You go to the register to order your food and they call your name to pick it up. You get your own hot water, hot sauce and vinegar if you like. The hot sauce is excellent but be warned if you can't take spicy just dip lightly. The fish ball isn't really fish ball, it's more like fish slap, it was very good. I peeked in the kitchen it was cooked by some young kid which I did not expect. The food was good though. I just thought it would be cooked by some older experienced chef. Parking was horrendous during lunch time in Sunday. It got better we finished. The food was good and taste authentic but I don't think it is worth the hype.
AMAZING WONTON SOUP. it's the best I've ever had! I got the shrimp wonton noodle soup. the noodles have the perfect chew and the soup is so tasty. good portion. loved this place. it's worth the hype!
Every time we come to Canada, we have to stop by Jim Chai Kee for their won ton and fish noodles. Menu is relatively small but that's the beauty of this place. This is all you get but what you get are all fantastic! Since I don't eat meat anymore due to health reasons, I ordered the shrimp wonton with fish balls in rice vermicelli soup. Hubby ordered their specialty thick rice noodles with beef, shrimp won ton and fish balls. My oldest ordered their beef with fish ball lo mein with oyster sauce and my youngest got the beef thick rice noodles. Everyone finished everything! It is self serve so you don't have to tip and they provide hot water for you. But if you want an extra container, it is 0.50 cent each. The best part is their chili oil. You MUST try their chili oil. I like to pour a little bit into the noodle soup. Remember a little goes a long way! It's pretty spicy and I can handle spice. We will continue to come back whenever we're in Canada!
Haven't visited this restaurant since the take out only days during covid19 until today. They have pretty much made the restaurant a take out/fast food type of spot. Go through to the back of the restaurant and place your order. Items available are posted on both sides of the wall with the majority of the items being $12 taxes included. Once you're ready to order they take everything down and ask if you're eating in or take out. If eating in they will call your name once ready and have your items on a tray and the food items in the black plastic take out containers, disposable chopsticks, spoons and low quality napkins. If you want free drinks it's self serve hot boiling water at the back. Once finished you MUST dispose of everything into the garbage can. Failure to do this will result in the shop keeper announcing loudly for the whole of the restaurant to hear that you failed to dispose of your garbage. For the classic wonton noodle for $12 they give you 6 large shrimp wontons mixed with shrimp paste, with wonton noodles and a few green onion scallions. I didn't like how this has changed to such a fast food restaurant and they keep posting those Michelin Star restaurant from their Hong Kong restaurant that achieved the star. I'm not returning to this restaurant and will visit Wonton Hut which is about 10 minute drive east over by Warden Ave and Highway 7 East.
25 days ago
I can't say I loved this place. Maybe it's because I'm not a huge fan of won ton noodles. The food was just average. Washrooms were clean. Staff were nice, and service was fast, although as others note this is a counter service restaurant. I wasn't a fan of all their cutlery, dishes etc being disposable though. I doubt I'll be back. read more
I was mistaken in saying a noodle soup is expensive at $16. Turns out only the 3item noodle soup is $16. The 1or2 item noodle soup is still an extraordinary bargain at $13 including tax. I will definitely be back more often now, not only for this bargain But Because the wontons and fish cakes are always top notch quality. Sorry for any previous misunderstanding. read more
I got the wonton and fishball egg noodle for $13. The wontons were really big and delicious. The egg noodles had a great texture and pull to it. It's a very casual spot, like a food court style. You find your own seat, order at the cash and pick up your food yourself. Water and condiments are available and self served too. The lady at the cash was nice though! No tax if you pay in cash. The wonton noodle overall was good, a bit on the smaller side for $13 but I was satisfied. read more
This place looks like it was 20 years ago. Massive skylight bringing in generous amounts of sunlight. Pinkish walls with loads of paper stuck onto it. What has changed is the way to order and grab food now. Its kinda like a cafeteria style where patrons walk up to make an order and then pickup at another station. Food was ready quick like within a minute after ordering. The dine in seems to have converted to take out containers as well now, which is a shame in terms of sustainability. Wonton fish ball lo mein - Massive wontons with whole shrimps inside, great texture and cooked right. The fishball has the right bounce to it and is quite fishy. Be a bit careful when eating because I had bit into a small fishbone, but thats just showing that the fish ball is made from real fish! Got the ho fun as part of the lo mein, not sure why as they put a good amount of oyster sauce ontop. Next time would get the regular noodles with the lo mein or the soup with rice noodles. Would recommend read more
This is a difficult review to write, as I've likely eaten here 100+ times over a 30-year span. I have many happy memories of eating delicious bowls of wonton noodles in this bustling restaurant -- first taken by my parents, and then later taking my own kids -- while watching staff make a mountain of wontons on a back table. We stopped coming during the pandemic and have only been back a couple of times since. The current restaurant is a shadow of its former self, but we need to set aside the burden of history and consider this restaurant on its own merits today. First, it is no longer quite a "restaurant", but now a glorified cafeteria -- you order your meals near the back, and a few quick minutes later, carry a tray with your meal to your seat. Tea is no longer provided; just hot water. Gone are the porcelain bowls and plastic chopsticks, and now disposable cardboard bowls, wooden chopsticks, and plastic spoons are the new norm. You're also expected to clean up after yourselves; the only service provided is a quick table wipe-down after you leave. The presentation is spartan but one bite reminds you why you keep coming back. The light broth, sets the scene; the egg noodle is the supporting cast, firm and never soggy, but still flavourful. The wontons are the star: large, juicy, and with massive shrimp that give a satisfying crunch -- a mouthfeel that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. The most polarizing issue is the price. At $12, the basic wonton bowl (vegetables no longer included) is a bit high for what you get, but criminal when compared to the $4-$5 bowls of the past. If I were rating the food alone, this would be an easy five-star. I'm pleased to report the food or menu hasn't changed in over three decades, the flavours bringing back a burst of nostalgia. But with that nostalgia are memories of what this restaurant used to be, and the service, price, and experience today are sadly lacking. Four stars. read more
So it's been a very long minute since we were last here and there have been a number of changes. The big one being all the prices went up! Everything is 12 bucks now and the way the menu is posted it looks like a side dish of vegetables is also 12 bucks. This is very much quick serve. You walk in, order at the cash (which is now located at the back of the restaurant) and then grab a seat. Looks like they kept their COVID setup as there is a table at the back where you grab your order when your number is called. All condiments are also located at this table and is for dine in customers only (BIG sign stating this). Hot water is complementary. Once upon a time it was tea. Everything is disposable! Cups for water, chopsticks, plastic spoons, bowl the noodles come in etc! You get the idea. A sign on the door stated extra containers were $1.00 each. What was ordered: Signature noodles Signature lo mien You get sliced beef, 2 shrimp wontons and 2 fish balls. Choice of noodles from your standard wonton noodles to rice noodles or vermicelli. We chose the wonton noodles and consistency was really good. Slightly bouncy with a nice bite to them. Wontons were still full shrimp and the fish balls were not the preformed kind. While the food was still decent was it worth $12.00? The experience wasn't. It was slightly troubling that all the serving dishes/utensils were disposable. The prices on the original menu were covered up by a strip of duct tape and you can see that prices went up by 4 bucks or more. When you are done eating you clear your own table. Might be an even longer minute before we decide to return again. read more
On food alone, I am giving this place 5 stars, but then I had to think if I am coming in, why am I being served like I am in a food court, it just is a weird way to do business, but I will come back, and their wonton's are some of the best I have had in Markham. OK, it has been said in other reviews, and I probably sound like a parrot saying it, but what the heck is going on here, served in paper bowls, using disposable chopsticks and spoons, using small plastic containers to get your hot sauce, and then trying to dip your food in said small container creates a mess on the table. Did I step into a restaurant? The only thing this has is dedicated tables, and a washroom.... ok enough with this. Let's get to the good stuff, and that is.... a very limited menu, and it's on the wall, you go to the till and order, and you pay, and then you just wait while your food comes out on a tray. You get your condiments next to the till, you go to your table, you sit, eat, and go.... it's that simple. So my friend swears by this place, so I gave it a shot, and we went, order just a bowl of wontons, a bowl of their fishballs, and a dish of greens. This place does not go stingy on anything you order, the portions are fair, and because their menu is so small, they aren't going to go mess up what you are ordering, you are getting exactly what you want. the greens they gave us, loaded and nicely stacked, took me a while to get through that dish. The wontons and the large fish balls, 6 a piece in the bowl, all were plump and delicious, cannot complain about this. The only thing I might do the next time I come back, is actually bring my own bowl and utensils, it's not easy eating hot soupy things like wonton in paper low edge bowls, and using disposable utensils, but if you can overlook all of this..... the food... full on 5 star! read more
11 months ago
Can not wait to encore today. It not only has a reasonable price, but also all are so delicious for instance,Wonton noodles, wonton, fishball and beef. Don't miss to try especially during promotion till the end of Dec read more
Let's get the obvious out of the way, the wontons are good. If you just want to get some take out wontons, then this place is very good and you can't go wrong. What was disappointing to me was dining in, and being served disposable cutlery and bowls. Besides the avoidable large amounts of waste being produced daily from this, it's just a bad experience to use wooden chopsticks and tiny plastic spoons inside a restaurant. Not only that, but my paper bowl did not retain heat as well as a reusable bowl would have, so my large bowl of noodles for cold. 4/5 for takeout, but if you want to dine in, enjoy your experience somewhere else. read more
If you're looking for really good, simple, delicious, and inexpensive Chinese noodle dishes, you've got to try Jim Chai Kee Wonton Noodle, with two locations in the GTA. On this occasion, we went to their Richmond Hill location, at West Beaver Creek and Highway 7 E. They offer noodles, noodles with soup, and a small selection of accompaniments, such as wontons, fish balls, beef, and vegetables. Period. That's it. Simple, delicious, filling, and very inexpensive at only CDN$12/bowl. There is no table service. You order and pickup at the counter, and then clear your table when you're finished - the same as every fast food restaurant. The decor is also simple and very sparse, with large poster-sized menus on the walls. My friends and I ordered the Beef and Fishball Lo Mein (includes a bowl of soup), Wonton and Fishball Noodle Soup, Wonton Noodle Soup, and Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce. Everything tasted great, with generous portions. I liked the texture of the noodles. The food earns a solid rating of 4/5, while the ambiance and decor scores only 3/5. Nonetheless, it's worth a visit. Check them out! read more
3 years ago
One of the last and final old school Cantonese hong kong style. Try it while you still can. One of my go too places here in toronto. I drove all the way from New York to eat all the great Cantonese food in the Toronto area. read more
We were going to try this place last time we were in Canada for a wedding but the camera man talked us out of it. I've heard a lot about this place from our friends. The noodle is good and reminds me of noodle in Hong Kong. The wonton has a lot of wrinkles and looks like a brain which to me is a good sign of good wontons. And they are pretty good and the shrimp is great. It's more like a food court than a restaurant though. You go to the register to order your food and they call your name to pick it up. You get your own hot water, hot sauce and vinegar if you like. The hot sauce is excellent but be warned if you can't take spicy just dip lightly. The fish ball isn't really fish ball, it's more like fish slap, it was very good. I peeked in the kitchen it was cooked by some young kid which I did not expect. The food was good though. I just thought it would be cooked by some older experienced chef. Parking was horrendous during lunch time in Sunday. It got better we finished. The food was good and taste authentic but I don't think it is worth the hype. read more
4 years ago
Every time we come to Canada, we have to stop by Jim Chai Kee for their won ton and fish noodles. Menu is relatively small but that's the beauty of this place. This is all you get but what you get are all fantastic! Since I don't eat meat anymore due to health reasons, I ordered the shrimp wonton with fish balls in rice vermicelli soup. Hubby ordered their specialty thick rice noodles with beef, shrimp won ton and fish balls. My oldest ordered their beef with fish ball lo mein with oyster sauce and my youngest got the beef thick rice noodles. Everyone finished everything! It is self serve so you don't have to tip and they provide hot water for you. But if you want an extra container, it is 0.50 cent each. The best part is their chili oil. You MUST try their chili oil. I like to pour a little bit into the noodle soup. Remember a little goes a long way! It's pretty spicy and I can handle spice. We will continue to come back whenever we're in Canada! read more
Haven't visited this restaurant since the take out only days during covid19 until today. They have pretty much made the restaurant a take out/fast food type of spot. Go through to the back of the restaurant and place your order. Items available are posted on both sides of the wall with the majority of the items being $12 taxes included. Once you're ready to order they take everything down and ask if you're eating in or take out. If eating in they will call your name once ready and have your items on a tray and the food items in the black plastic take out containers, disposable chopsticks, spoons and low quality napkins. If you want free drinks it's self serve hot boiling water at the back. Once finished you MUST dispose of everything into the garbage can. Failure to do this will result in the shop keeper announcing loudly for the whole of the restaurant to hear that you failed to dispose of your garbage. For the classic wonton noodle for $12 they give you 6 large shrimp wontons mixed with shrimp paste, with wonton noodles and a few green onion scallions. I didn't like how this has changed to such a fast food restaurant and they keep posting those Michelin Star restaurant from their Hong Kong restaurant that achieved the star. I'm not returning to this restaurant and will visit Wonton Hut which is about 10 minute drive east over by Warden Ave and Highway 7 East. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
After COVID, we recently came back when we had a crave for wonton. When we first walked in, we realized the set up was a little different- you order at the front and once it's ready, you would pick up your tray of goodies back to your chosen seat, similar to a food court style rather than the dine-in experience they used to be. Secondly, all items on their menu were $12 (tax included)!! They accept all payment methods which was very convenient as they used to be only cash or debit. Their wonton was still the same- baby fist size, packed with whole shrimp! read more
If you're okay with self-service, it's a good place to eat. Location is convenient, portion size is good, prices (for the noodles) are decent, and the wontons are really good. I got the signature noodle ($12). it came with noodles, beef slices, wontons, and some very large fish balls. like I said, it is self service but they serve some very good wontons. I'd definitely come back! read more
Good time to visit is on a Sunday afternoon at 5:00pm (yes, it's for the early birds). There's no line up! Although, they did run out of rice noodles. We had one order of Fish balls (x6) and vermicelli noodlew in soup ($12); and another order of Shrimp Wontons (x7) in soup. You basically get one extra dumpling/ wonton when you don't order noodles. That might factor into your decision making process?! read more
4 years ago
Reasonably priced, great flavors, everything is $12. They are open today for lunch, it's a Wednesday . Handmade shrimp wontons are totally worth it. I liked the handmade fishballs but some folks thought the texture is odd compared to the store bought premade fish balls. Chili oil is nice. read more
2 years ago
Food is typical HK style noodles. Portions are small. Service is bad. Prices are high for what you are getting. A small bowl of beef noodles is $16. read more
4 years ago
The owner has turned the restaurant into self serve fast food type establishment. So don't expect service. Go to the cashier place your order, then pick up your order when called, and get your condiments on the way back. Remember to throw out your disposable container on the way out.... Food is ok ... Depends on what you order. The wonton is humongous, and good. But the beef, is totally limp and tasteless. They overly tenderize the beef, it's silky and tender, but there's absolutely no beef flavor! The price is reasonable $12 including tax... Since it's self serve, tip is optional. If I want wanton as fast food I'll definitely return, but not for anything else. read more
really good wonton noodle soup. the wontons are full of super fresh bouncy shrimp, filled with sesame aroma, with super thin wonton skin. the noodles are thin and cooked perfectly. if you're not of asian decent, then this place will feel a bit like the seinfeld episode of the soup n@zi. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
If you're dining in, it's not the same as it used to be. They've changed the layout of the restaurant; there's no longer a front counter for payments or pickups. Instead, it's been completely removed and placed at the back. This change is forgivable, as I've been to a couple of restaurants that have done the same. However, when you're ordering and receiving your food, it feels like you're in a food court, even though you're in a restaurant. To place your order, you have to go to the back and state your order. This wasn't the case before, there used to be a waiter who would take your order at your table. Speaking of the order, there used to be an option where you could pick three different toppings for a bowl of noodles. Now it's been replaced with the Signature Noodle Bowl, which comes with wonton, beef slices, and fish balls. They also seem to only have water now; there are no signs of the hot tea they used to offer, which is disappointing. When I got my food, I had to pick it up, as I mentioned earlier, as if I were in a food court. The food I ordered was presented not in a bowl with spoon and chopsticks, as you would expect in a restaurant, but rather as if it were for takeout or from a food court. The only saving grace is that they haven't raised the prices too high; all the noodle soup, lo mein, and soup with toppings still cost $12. The food still has the same taste as it did a couple of years ago, and it was served quickly, which earns a star for this review. Overall, it's disappointing, and the ambiance and service have experienced a significant downgrade. read more
7 years ago
This Jim Chai Kee has the exact same menu and pricing as the one on Midland but in my opinion it's not as good. I got the C1 wontons, beef and fish balls soup (no noodles) $10, my dad got the A1 wontons, beef and fish balls noodle soup $9, and my mom got the A5 wonton and beef noodle soup $8. We also got a plate of veggies $3, which were some sort of steamed greens. We all loved the wontons. They were chock-full of shrimp, same as at Midland. I didn't like the beef here at all though. They were slimy and some pieces were really thick and were still raw in the middle. I liked the beef at the Midland location better. The fish balls were ok and the same as at Midland. The greens were a good mix of leaves and stems. I didn't like the sauce that they came with - too salty, but the greens tasted great when I put them in my soup. Staff were very efficient. We got our food within 5 minutes of ordering. Staff at the Midland location were much friendlier, but service here was still acceptable. They have free water and tea at the back and you are welcomed to help yourself, but they ask that you only use 1 cup per person (you can refill as many times as you like though). A good cheap meal, but I probably wouldn't order the beef here again :( This location is in a strip mall and there is free parking, but the plaza is very busy, so parking spots are hard to come by. read more
Hands down the best wonton noodles ever! The noodles were thin and soft. The wontons were HUGE with large pieces of shrimp in it. The green veggies were fresh. The food is delicious. There is usually a wait in lunch time. Service is pretty friendly, they respond to your requests very fast. Food comes out fast, since they specialize in wonton noodle soup. Tea you get yourself at the station. You pay at the front desk at the end of your meal. Overall, the food is amazing! Have to check this out! read more
7 years ago
It's hard to make the trek sometimes but when you get the opportunity, seize the moment! $8 bowl of shrimp wonton noodle soup will leave you craving for more. With four large wontons, copious amount of noodles and delicious broth, what more can you ask for? Cash only establishment so with this price, don't expect any fine dining customer service - it's a quick in and out type of visit. I would always ask for a small bowl to create a sauce mixture (usually the red vinegar, soya sauce and chilli oil). Don't be fooled by their chilli oil, it's deadly so take it easy and test it out first prior to dumping a spoonful in your bowl. read more
2 years ago
Location/Service Restaurant is located within a plaza where Yu Seafood and Shinta Japanese BBQ is. Plenty of parking available (although it's usually quite busy). Inside restaurant is medium size, with round tables available to accommodate bigger groups. But you may need to "share" if it's gets busy, and that's all in part of the Cantonese style culture. Decor wise is pretty standard, like the use of the windows at the front to bring in natural lightning. And their kitchen is pretty open, so you can see them making food. Staff are polite and nice. There are a lot of regulars here so they get pretty friendly with some customers, adding that personal touch. Service is also fast, placed an order and it came within minutes. Food Their menu is basic, as in they specialize on a few dishes. And that's what they excel in for so many years and kept it with a high quality of consistency. The shrimp wonton is a must try! The size of it is 2 big mouthfuls and is packed with actual shrimp. You can order that on its own (with soup) or mix it up with different style of noodles (with broth or on the side). Their noodles are plentiful and chewy to taste. It's not super soft that you can slurp it in, but it does make you feel full after one bowl. Also tried the beef, which is pretty standard. Chewy and not tough to taste. It's also good in quantity as well. For the price, this is a great place for a quick bite or a small snack. I love the friendliness of the staff and the consistency they had over the years. Hope they continue to keep it up! read more
5 years ago
Delicious, bare bones restaurant like how I remembered it in my childhood. In my family we refer to this place as three-three (English translation of "Saam Saam" because there's 3 options of soup noodles and 3 options of toppings/sides. Noodle options: 1) rice noodles (flat and wide, "ho fun" in Chinese) 2) vermicelli (thin, straw-thinnest rice noodles, "miy fun") 3) wonton noodles (yellow, thin, egg noodles; usually paired with shrimp wontons, "won tun mein") Topping options (you can mix and match) 1) wontons - diced up shrimp wrapped in an egg noodle pouch 2) beef 3) fish paste (sounds unappetizing in English, but very flavorful fish flavor, like deconstructed fish balls) [My phonetic pronunciations are my own.] I got Noodle option 1 with Topping options 1+2. With a side of collared greens. It was exactly what I wanted Each order is $12, regardless of what combination you choose. The add-on greens were $2 extra. Alternatively, you can get a full side order of collared greens for $12, but it's apparently a VERY big portion of greens (makes sense for that price) - our server advised us against that order for the two of us, and recommended the individual add-on to our own separate orders read more
After confirming and reconfirming by multiple visits, I am disappointed to report that I am no longer satisfied with the quality of their noodles. Over cooked and no longer al dente as it should be. No different than the average "Congee Queen type" establishment. As such, an utter disappointment. Fortunately, with car I shall travel and enjoy elsewhere. read more
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