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.

Excited for another Pine House location!…read more The menu is approximately $1 more than the other locations, and the portions are slightly smaller as well. The taste of the food is pretty much spot on to the other locations, and very classic cha chaan teng foods. Service here is really good actually! They are super attentive and are sure to repeat your order so they have it right. They come to refill your water quickly and often as well. The place isn't very busy most of the time, so it's usually pretty easy to get a seat.

Came here on a Friday night and had such a fun experience…read more The space has a great after dark vibe with dim lighting and neon accents, cozy but still lively. We ordered the oden set with yogurt soju, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, and the salmon fried udon with uni sauce. Everything was super comforting and flavorful, especially the oden on a cold night. What really made it stand out was the bingo game. It got the whole bar involved and made the night feel more interactive and social. We ended up chatting with a group nearby and even taught them a Malaysian yam seng cheers, which turned into a really fun moment. Great spot for a lively night out with good food and energy. Would come back.

Taste & Flavour -- 8/10 The food was good. I had the spicy…read morebeef udon and the typhoon chicken wings. The wings were the standout--very well deep-fried with great texture. Cocktails were fine, but not particularly memorable. Creativity & Presentation -- 7/10 Straightforward and competent. Nothing that surprised, but nothing out of place. Hospitality -- 8/10 Friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaging staff. Ambiance -- 7/10 A cozy Asian-themed bar. Tables are quite close together, which adds energy but limits privacy. Value for Experience -- 9/10 Strong value for the price. Easy to see this being a regular spot for many.

Phoenix Cafe is a small but cozy restaurant which provides surprisingly delicious food! Although…read moreit's a Hong Kong-style cafe (茶餐廳), it is basically also a fusion food restaurant. My friend said the Hainanese chicken rice may be the best one he has ever had in GTA. I ordered a Malaysian chicken curry, pork chop pasta soup and French fries for my son. All of them were tasty. The amount of ingredients also made me feel my money was worth it, even though their prices are a bit higher than those of the restaurants of the same type. Their service was probably the best. Because the space of the restaurant is pretty small, there is only one server, and she was very friendly and showed her hospitality. I enjoyed this restaurant very much.

We came to Phoenix Cafe for an early lunch on a Saturday. It was pretty empty around 11:30am, but…read morefilled up quickly in the next hour. I got the Malaysian Curry Beef, while my partner ordered the Baked Smoked Duck Breast with Garlic Sauce on Rice. I thought both dishes were solid. It was interesting that water is not served on default. A nice spot for a quick bite if you're craving HK food!

Good old Lucullus appeared while I was with Persian friends today on Yonge and of COURSE I had to…read morego in. The Hong Kong milk tea here is stellar. Their custard tarts are devourable. They're such pleasant folks who run this business. I love Lucullus. This is a fusion-style Hong Kong/Taiwanese style bakery.

Came here twice, the first time I was referred by a friend to try this mango mochi. I believe it…read morewas around 5$ for the mochi and it was about the same size as a fist? I enjoyed the mango sauce/ fruit, but I didn't enjoy the coconut flakes that were mixed with the skin. I also felt like the dough to fruit ratio was off, way too little filling. This time I came for their steam rice set ($9.75), which comes with a steam rice and hot hk milk tea. You can substitute for Their large hk milk tea is an additional $4, The large cold hk tea is $5.75 on its own. Their milk teas were good, but their steam rice was on the more blend and smaller portion sized. I would not recommend the steamed rice set to anyone that is hungry or a bigger eater.

I've had the opportunity to come back a few times and also get takeout. This place is always busy…read moreso arrive early or be prepared to wait. Parking in this plaza can also get busy on weekends. Love to get their lunch specials which includes soup (their borscht is delicious with a nice spicy kick) and a drink. Hainanese chicken - delicious smooth and salty chicken. The rice has a great flavor. Can't go wrong 5/5. Chicken steak on rice and spaghetti - I really like the cook on this chicken, it stays moist and flavorful. The half rice and half spaghetti is always great to have two different starches. Tomato sauce is good too. 5/5. Bitter melon with chicken. Lots of rice , the bitter melon is good but felt like it was too little. 4/5. Price: Linch specials are a lot of food for a good price.

The food here is very good and excellent value with regards to the portion so size…read more The egg sandwich is absolutely a must, I usually do not like eggs like but this blew my mind. It was delicious. The ho fun (noodles) and pork chop rice was also really enjoyable. I come here often when I'm visiting Toronto.

godo luck hk cafe recently rebranded into Han Tai Wan with a new chef and updated menu. It feels…read morelike a fresh take on classic hk-style comfort food with some newer, more creative dishes We tried a few items to share. The garlic cream curry baked rice with chicken cutlet was super rich and comforting. The curry had a creamy, slightly garlicky flavor, and the chicken cutlet was crispy on the outside while still tender inside. The beef and eggplant stone pot was one of my favorites. It's really flavorful and saucy, and great with rice. For dessert, the salted egg yolk French toast is definitely a must-order. It's crispy on the outside with a gooey salted egg center, and the pork floss on top adds a nice savory contrast. We also tried the Ovaltine French toast, which had a malty sweetness that paired well with the buttery toast. Overall, it feels like a nice refresh from the original menu. still very comforting, but with a slightly more elevated approach to classic HK café dishes. The interior was very cozy and the service was fast.

Hong Kongers generally love to eat. For Hong Kongers abroad, finding a taste of home at various…read moreHong Kong style cafes just seems like a natural thing to do. It's in our DNA. Han Tai Wan, I remember had a different name before. And the restaurant exterior has changed. It's hard to not notice them since there's not many HK cafes in the Yonge and Finch area and because of their gimmicky HK style decor. But due to their inconvenient location, I haven't given them a try until now. While Cantonese songs were periodically played on their speakers, none of their servers seem to speak Cantonese as their mother tongue. Honestly, I don't care what language they spoke if the food was tasty and authentic. I ordered a recommended item off the menu, the baked tomato pork chop rice, and I wouldn't say it was exactly authentic. The portion was small and the prices were higher than most HK cafes. You are definitely paying the North York (high) rent tax here. The sauce on the rice was ok, but it tasted a bit too artificial. The batter on the pork chop is not really HK style. The rice was just plain rice and sadly not stir fried. The only plus was they were generous with the cheese. The cheese lovers would love it (and I'm one of them), but it's definitely too much for a HK style pork chop. Sometimes there is too much of a good thing. The HK milk tea was not memorable. Aside from the novelty of the HK style decor, and prime North York location for those who live in the area, I don't see the appeal of this place. It's not bad, but it's just not what I'm looking for.

Hailey's "Captain Toast" at Good Catch made regular meal special and memorable. definitely a place…read morethat gave us a happy family memory.

Back again and solid again. Char Siu rice and the mixed platter were once again great…read more Disappointing thing was our beef balls. They showed up when we finished our mains (it's an appetizer) and it was clear they gave us from 2 batches. 2/3 were super dark like they have been around for awhile and the remaining 1/3 looked fresh. The dark ones were over flavoured like they have been sitting in the sauce for too long.

I'm always hesitant to order pork chop baked rice at HK tea restaurants, because I am extremely…read moresensitive to pork that is not 100% fresh. I feel some restaurants tend to use pork that is not fresh for this dish to save a few bucks, particularly, because they thought the tomato sauce could cover up that taste. I decided to give it a shot at Cha Kee because I just really wanted to have it today, and damn, I've got to say I was extremely impressed by the baked pork chop on rice here. It was perhaps one of the best I've ever tasted in recent years, after visiting countless HK tea restaurants. The tomato sauce itself is perfect - sour and sweet in the best way possible. The pork chop? Excellent. Not only is it super fresh (unlike how it is sometimes served in other Hk tea restaurants), but the texture, the cut and the flavours are all perfect. The uniquely juicy thick cut was nicely coated in panko and cooked to crispy perfection. Every bite is a satisfying, pleasant surprise. While it is not the cheapest in town, it comes with a free drink (and the ice drink is the same price!) I will definitely come back often.

Craving Chuck E. Cheese? Actually I'm craving Cha Kee! This simple meal spot has become one of our…read morego-to HK cafes in the area of Richmond Hill filled with many Asian restaurant options. Their signature baked pork chop rice has a brimming amount of meat atop plain egg fried rice. It's a nice blend of crispiness & umami in each bite, although the tomato cheese sauce can be on the watery side. The other all-day meals we've tried include vermicelli with scrambled egg & toast, and tomato beef vermicelli. HK drinks are included in the meal (milk, coffee or lemon tea). Good affordable option for a quick bite.

Went there twice with totally different experience…read more First time was so good and you can tell the bun was nicely prepared. It's almost like a big burger. So thick, fresh ingredients, and stuffed with awesomeness in between the breads. Milk tea was silky smooth and hot too. A truly 10/10 execution in an authentic HK café (CCT) style. Second time went there was run buy a few teens or perhaps uni students. Missed orders with eternal waiting after talking with them. Ended up with a cold French toast as the dish was used as a "café intern tutorial teaching material" behind the counter with lots of talking over it. No point to mess up my Saturday morning mood with innocent young people. I was young once and always tried to figure different things out with my hands, but not giving instructions literally on top of customers food though. (Sigh in a long deep breath...) Would I visit there again? Well, maybe... check first to see who's the chef of the day before sitting down. LOL.

It's been a while since I come across a Cha Chaan Teng with heart and character…read more Fortunately, CCT@MARKHAM 正豆茶餐廳 is now in Markham and ready to bring in nostalgic tastes with some East Asian classics. Since opening their doors in November, they have welcomed in a steady stream of customers, young and mature for a classic taste of Hong Kong. The menu comprises of the classic HK Style Cafe menu from eggs to Satay Beef Vermicelli to Baked Rice, but if you are looking for a warm and cozy meal, you would definitely need to try their Laksa Noodle Soup! The broth is made fresh everyday and the prepare the choice of porkchop cutlet or chicken cutlet fresh for each bowl! The Curry Chicken Steak Baked Rice is a nicely balanced dish between sweet, salty, and spicy. The curry paste is grinded daily in the morning and cooked off to ensure a well-rounded flavour in every bite! Be sure to come early as spots do fill up quickly! I cannot wait for my next visit!

Jersey Mike's delivers a solid, no-frills sub experience with deli meats sliced fresh to order. The…read moresandwiches are generously filled, and the fresh toppings add a nice crunch and balance to each bite. Deli meats were also cut to order, which makes a noticeable difference. A reliable spot for a hearty, straightforward sandwich when you're craving a classic deli-style sub. I hope more Jersey Mike's locations opens up with this kind of quality.

First time having a sandwich from here, and I'm more than pleased with my overall experience…read more First of all, they freshly cut the meats and cheese! The venue is clean, and the staffs are knowledgeable of their products and friendly! It's located in a plaza that offers free parking as well! I wish this franchise had more location through out Toronto! Note: Prices are a little higher compared to their competitors, but the price difference is worth it!!