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    Lucky Lin's Restaurant

    3.4 (31 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Indian
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Check out my spread! WHOOOT!! What a FEAST!
    Jess W.

    For my first review of 2022, I'm giving a shoutout to my favourite takeout restaurant--Lucky Lin's! This place is truly a hidden gem. Not only are the portions super massive and the price is extremely economical, the food actually tastes crazy delicious! I just want to keep on eating, even though my stomach is telling me that it won't stretch any bigger. My husband and I love getting takeout from Lucky Lin's because it could literally feed us for days. In fact, that's the actual reason for why we decided to get it over the weekend, because we were both too lazy to batch cook so that my husband has food for work (yep, he's a frontline worker, so he still gotta go to the hospital for his shifts). We ordered four dishes and it was enough for me to pack six lunch boxes for my husband to take to work PLUS enjoy our dinner that evening. Seriously, when I wrote that the portions are super massive, I mean the styrofoam containers are literally bursting with all that noodles and rice!! Just jam packed with so much goodness!! About the food... where do I begin? If you like spicy, you'd definitely enjoy their spicy salted calamari dish. The calamari is perfectly battered and I love the kick from the chilli. I would say the best way to enjoy the calamari is with the fried rice, I just load the leftover chilli from the calamari onto the fried rice and BOOM it's hitting all the tastebuds. We also ordered the jerk chicken, which was super moist and tasty. They also have regular fried chicken and BBQ chicken too... it's too hard to pick a favourite, but if I had to, I would opt for the regular fried chicken--very crispy! And we got the dahlpuri with curry vegetable and potato that was super loaded. I usually enjoy eating it with my hands, but for this one, I had to fork and knife it. Haha, this is how you know that the portion is just massive. Now, what's special about Lucky Lin's is their homemade hot sauce, I always make sure I get extras in my takeout. I literally drench my dish with that hot sauce, and if there's leftovers, I keep it in the fridge to enjoy with my other meals. It's super spicy and adds the perfect kick to any dish! Overall, I had a super pleasant experience. It was easy to place my order over the phone, plenty of parking spots to choose from, and no hassle when picking up the food. Altogether, I highly recommend giving Lucky Lin's a try for your next takeout! #SupportLocal #SupportSmallBusiness Maybe, I'll see you there! ;)

    chicken and rice

    I was very excited to try this place! I was slightly disappointed. We got chicken fried rice and pepper shrimp. Pepper shrimp was great but not spicy enough. The special chicken fried rice- chicken on top was very good!!!! The rice lacked veggies... there was no veggies in the rice.

    Chow mein with sweet and sour pork and nestea!
    Victoria D.

    Overly surprised and impressed by this restaurant. My coworker showed me this place on a work trip and I cannot believe the value you receive during lunch special. I got the chow mein with sweet and sour pork and I'll have to say, it was pretty good given its price point. The portion was massive, lots of pork and lots of noodles with a drink for a whopping $7! They were also fast. To me, although it may not be gourmet in any way, the quality and quantity I received from my whopping $7 I could definitely say yes, please all over again. They provide lots of seating, and short wait times. Would come back during the lunch special!

    Jerk Chicken on Fried Rice
    Nikhil P.

    I'm always on the search for good value in terms of lunch options, and I have settled on this restaurant for the time being. Good portions, great price ($7-$8) and most importantly great taste! I have eaten here twice now for lunch, the first time having the chili chicken and the second time the jerk chicken, both on Fried Rice. The chili chicken here easily beats other Chinese restaurants I've been too, and was perfectly spicy and crispy. I can't say the same for the jerk chicken however, it felt almost.. underseasoned? There was no jerk flavour or spice that I had expected, and was really more like just slightly burnt chicken. As for the fried rice, it was consistently delicious and really well packed into the container both times. The fried rice also has this amazing smoky flavour. The spring rolls were just your average frozen spring rolls deep-fried and definitely not something I would get again. Overall this is a place I will continue to come back to when I'm craving a Chinese/Hakka lunch special. As a final point, the food was always extremely fresh and stayed hot even half an hour after picking it up.

    Jewels F.

    I would have given this restaurant 4 stars for the food and price range. Unfortunately, I have to give this restaurant 2 stars for the customer service and experience that we received from the manager. The female manager is incredibly rude. Her demeanor is mean and she lacks hospitality. When she was faced with a question she merely brushed us off like we weren't worth speaking to. However, I feel sorry for her staff who are super sweet. One young man memorized our orders considering we are regulars and another young woman who is quick on her feet when accommodating tables. You can tell that when the boss is there it's a completely different atmosphere and setting. The establishment seems to be relatively clean. Food is delicious, tasty and incredibly good portions. Yet, I recommend coming here during lunch to get a good deal and your moneys worth. During lunch 2 people could eat for about under $15 - 20 from the lunch menu, soda is included. If youre hungry their portions will definitely satisfy you. My go to dish is the Chili Chicken or Chili Shrimp on fried rice. My family and friends are regulars. Overall they deserve about 4 stars. I'm just very disappointed from the service we received from the female manage. This has been a ongoing occurrence everytime we've eaten there when she's present. Therefore I have to give them 3 for a fair in between.

    Chinese style fried Chicken on a bed of Fried rice
    Dave C.

    A very nice old school family restaurant. The staff were very pleasant and food was very good. The heat in the Hot and Sour soup was very good. Nice and spicy, definitely West Indian influences for this Asian fair. The Jerk Chicken was very well marinated and flavor over flowing. If you're into having your belly filled for a very reasonable price, I highly recommend you check this place out.

    Jerk chicken west-indian chinese style
    Mark D.

    An order of jerk chicken ($9.95) and you can't go wrong. The bbq pork slices ($9.25) are on my fav list too. The portion sizes are huge! The mix lowmein comes with a generous amount of vegetables and meats. The service is fast and friendly.

    Raj N.

    Dinner at Lucky Lin's Restaurant. Met Sue at the cash, she was born in Guyana, bunch of nice friendly folks working at the restaurant. Lovely conversation and good food. The food is reminiscent of the Guyanese Chinese food in Guyana. The pepper sauce was tasty and added that extra flavour. We only tried three dishes and Sattie was delighted that the food tasted as she expected, delicious!

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    The lunch special is really cheap and great on the amount. Good place to go if you want to save some money. Quite a bargain!

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    Love their friend noodles with chicken on top!! So delicious! Also their chicken and potato is sooo good but a bit spicy

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    21.9 kmChinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
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    very delicious food consistently great tasting every time never disappointed at anytime and best…read moreshrimp wonton soup in town

    Swatow Restaurant (Shantou Snack House) is one of those places that feels both comforting and…read moredependable, really tasty, very affordable, and generous with portions. We tried several of their noodle soups, and each one had its own charm. The house special noodles came loaded with toppings like beef tendon, brisket, wontons, offal, and squid balls, so every bite felt hearty and satisfying. The broth was especially comforting with the noodles. The wonton noodles were a little lighter, but still very good. The shrimp wontons were huge, with a nice crisp bite to the shrimp, and the whole bowl felt especially soothing after a late night. The offal noodles were also impressive, with a very generous portion of offal and a fragrant touch of garlic oil that brought everything together. The four-ball noodle soup is a great choice if you are not sure what to order, since you get to try fish balls, squid balls, beef tendon balls, and sliced fish all in one bowl. My favorite dish of the night was definitely the fried dumplings. They were crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, and soaked up that savory house sauce so well. Easily some of the best fried dumplings I've had. We also tried the chives and pork blood, which is a must-order for anyone who enjoys pork blood dishes. There was no unpleasant smell at all, and the seasoning with chives was just right. To drink, the iced lemon tea and lemonade were simple but refreshing, and paired perfectly with the meal. Overall, this is a place I would gladly come back to when I want something filling, flavorful, and affordable.

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    5.0(5 reviews)
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    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 - Beautiful modern interior design is a treat for your eyes.

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    3.2(466 reviews)
    22.0 kmChinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
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    Legit HK-style noodles - I'm lovin' it! This is Cantonese fast food but 10000x better. Seemingly…read moresimple yet so good. They are the masters of the craft, indeed. The noodles were perfectly textured, crunchy, and bouncy. The soup was made according to HK standards - the proper way with dried shrimp flavor. It was rich and strongly flavored that way. According to the HK expert, mom, that is the proper and legit way. 100% approved. The price is right on point for a quick, simple meal. The waitress was straightforward, and the tea is not an extra charge. Just be careful as the tea is super, super hot. The noodle shop is my cup of tea as I'm familiar with places like this. I love it. It is the Chinatown feel. Lots of older folk eating there and not in a rush. They're reading the newspaper or chatting away. So don't be too worried if it's not the cleanest place as everything else more than makes up for it. The food is legit; the environment is legit. Check, and check.

    Big mistake to eat there, I told him at least three different times that I needed the food cooked…read morevery very soft. Took them three times taking it back and cooking it more. You can only pay cash which is strange. I've never seen that anywhere else. The Bill had five dollars added. I couldn't understand why the bill was so high then I found out that they decided to add the tip to the bill before they gave it to me, but didn't tell me, so I could've paid the tip twice and not known it. We will never set foot in this place again. I am forced to give it one star it deserves none.

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    4.2(26 reviews)
    21.8 kmDowntown Core

    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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    Dining area level 3

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