I finally made it to the original Lucky Lin's (on Finch)! A friend of mine has been raving out this…read moreplace for years, so I had to try their Guyanese Chinese cuisine since I was in the area. I ordered their Fried Chicken Leg on Top, served with Fried Rice for only CDN$9.00 on their Lunch Menu. Even though I was dining in, it was served in a takeout container that was packed full of food. It was heavy! Opening the box revealed a ton of food, packed to almost overflowing. This was not a case of them using a small box. It was packed! After being impressed with the portion size, especially for the price, I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the flavour. The chicken was fine but the fried rice was just kinda blah. It had no "wok hei". It needed a much hotter wok. It wasn't terrible but it definitely wasn't good. The ambiance is simple and sparse, with bare walls and minimal decor. It looks like it may have been a bit more posh at one time. At least it was clean and bright.

If you haven't tried Lucky Lin's then you need to make time to go! I think this is absolutely the…read morebest value you can get for lunch. For $11, they are very generous eith the portion and not only that, its SO DELICIOUS! I ordered the Chili Chicken with gravy on fried rice and it was so fragrant and tasty. I am salivating just writing this review. You can tell this spot has been around for a while and clearly well known in the Scarborough community. Don't miss out on this gem!

A few months ago, I visited the Giant Tiger on Kennedy Road in Scarborough on a Wednesday night. It…read moredeviated from my usual errands done in Whitchurch-Stouffville. I noticed Li's Hakka No. 1 Restaurant next door. I flagged it in my head, as I have a thing for Hakka food. Two Sundays ago, I was out running errands. I needed lunch. I remembered this eatery and placed a takeout order through Skip the Dishes. I ordered while I was in the Beaches. It took perhaps ten minutes to drive over to this restaurant. I was ten minutes early. I got to the parking lot and backed into a spot. I then watched a pickup truck make his own parking spot in front of me. The car next to mine had quite the task of getting out of his spot to leave the lot. Why are some folks so inconsiderate when it comes to parking and blocking others? When my order was ready, I headed inside. To my left was a male staff member chowing down. The restaurant is deep and spacious. I headed to the counter to speak to a woman. I indicated my order with Skip the Dishes and she handed me my order. I thanked her as I took photos like I generally do. I drove home and had a late lunch at nearly 3 pm. I ordered the following items: - Chilli chicken with a side of steamed rice - Pan-fried chicken dumplings (10) Let's start with the chicken dumplings. The searing on the dumplings was excellent. It wasn't overdone, but had a lot of flavour. The wrapper is thicker than normal, but it works to protect the filling from bursting out. The chicken filling was delicious. It has the right amount of saltiness from the soy. I liked the green onion with the chicken. It came with dipping sauce that was more on the vinegar-acidic side. Whenever I visit a new Hakka place, the dish that I tend to order as my baseline is chilli chicken. As expected, the default is dark meat with gravy. It's perfect for my liking. You pay more to get white meat and get it dry. The chicken was tender. The gravy was flavourful with lots of chopped chillis. The spice level was just the way that I like it. It's spicy enough that you get the heat, but it doesn't overpower the spices in the sauce. The chicken morsels were lightly battered before mixed with the gravy. My only issue, which was unfortunate, was with the steamed rice. It came in a styrofoam container. I basically plopped the rice onto my plate. I witnessed what was either a single eyelash or eyebrow hair at the bottom of the container, which was now the focal point on my mound of rice. I scooped out the rice around the lash or whatever it was, and continued with my meal. I don't think that I've ever done that before. I'm still alive and haven't grown a third leg. My favourite dish is spicy garlic chicken. This place has it. I want to give that a try next and hope that my steamed rice looks normal. (57)

Foods great for a good price, for a lunch special you get a good portion of food for your money…read more Service is alright and good ambiance.

Spicy Dragon is a local favorite in Pickering for those craving authentic, high-heat Hakka cuisine…read more It stands out for its generous portions and consistent quality, offering a perfect fusion of Chinese and Indian flavors. The Chilli Chicken and Manchurian dishes are absolute must-tries, delivering the signature "kick" that fans of the restaurant love. ​The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it an excellent choice for both family sit-down meals and quick, reliable takeout. With friendly service and great value for the price, Spicy Dragon remains a top-tier destination for spicy food enthusiasts in Durham

When Spicy Dragon first opened in Pickering, years ago, I went there all the time for their…read moredelicious Indian style Hakka Chinese food. It was delicious, spicy, and priced well. Fast forward to 2021, during the pandemic, I had one of their lunch specials and it lacked flavour, especially salt. It really wasn't good. I decided to give them another chance recently, hoping the last time was an anomaly. It wasn't. It was just as bad as it was over a year ago - no flavour and tons of red food colouring! What happened? Did they lose their chef? Do they not care anymore? Reading through the reviews, summer of 2017 seems to be when things started going downhill. There are several consecutive one-star reviews. The most recent review, although favourable, was from two years ago! With several competing restaurants in the area, I can't give them another chance.

It's been a while since I've been to La Sani Grill in Scarborough. Their Pakistani cuisine is…read moredelicious! We had their Butter Chicken, Fish Pakora, Chicken Biryani, with Naan and a small salad. Everything tasted great! The butter chicken was as good as I remembered, so was the biryani and naan. This was my first time having their fish pakora and it was really good. This was a delicious meal!

Delicious food, right combo of spices, excellent service. Friendly staff, Quick service,…read morereasonable priced.

This restaurant is great to enjoy flavourful Hakka Chinese food. The taste is authentic, portions…read moreare big and the service is excellent. This is one of 3 locations and has not disappointed once. A variety of lunch specials, each one delicious. Notable dishes are - Chilli Chicken, Mango Chicken, Szechuan chicken, Hakka Noodles , Hot & Sour soup, fried rice to name a few !!

A few friends and I came here on a Saturday afternoon around 5pm after doing a couple of activities…read morein the area and realizing we were starving! And as always, with the promise of great portions and tasty food , Hakka was the obvious choice. We went here as it was the closest to us and we're really pleased with the decision. There were only two tables filled in the restaurant which worried us a little on terms of the food quality but competing with thousands of other food venues in the area makes up for it. The service was really friendly and all the staff were more than happy to help. We ordered the veg hakka chow mein, crispy beef, sweet and sour chicken and fried rice with all the additions as well as some spring rolls. Everything was full of flavour, really tasty and left us content. The only thing that lacked in flavour was the spring rolls, they tasted a little over fried and were very oily. Crispy beef was definitely the highlight!

The chicken had great smoky flavour and the sauce was amazing. I got it with rice and fries, also…read moretried their natas, all super tasty! The staff were also amazing

A solid fast-food option when you're looking for something quick and shareable that isn't another…read moreburger joint. They have Chipotle-style bowls with a great mix of flavours, and everything we tried was really delicious. The portions were generous, so I felt the pricing was definitely justified for the amount of food you get. Service was also decent and the food came out fairly quickly. Overall, a good spot for a quick, filling meal with plenty of flavour. I'd definitely come back.

I went to the store to order takeout, but no one came out to acknowledge me from the kitchen after…read moreI stood there for a good solid 8 minutes. I went back in my car, sat for a couple of minutes, and called them. To my surprise they picked up and accepted my order. I was even told it would take about 25 minutes on a Thursday evening at around 7:20pm. And so, I waited in my car, walked into the store periodically to find out the whereabouts of my Paneer Makhani $6.99 and Palak Gosht $8.99. The third time I came around to check, it seemed as if they forgot to make my order, and told me another 10 minutes. Waited exactly 1 hour and 12 minutes before I got my food (at this my stomach was eating itself), and when I asked to use my 10% off discount from Yelp check-in, the younger staff did not acknowledge the discount and told me I cannot use it. Again, while I loved the food I don't think I will ever make a repeat visit. Not only was I refused the 10% discount, but the staff was unapologetic about making me wait 1 hr and 12 minutes when I was told 25 mins. Had I known, I would have gone to Popeyes next door to avoid this nuisance. Thank you and goodbye.

Good food. Fair prices. Great quantity and great service. Highly recommended for South…read moreIndian/Kerala food.

As someone who loves Afghan food I knew I had to try naan kabob…read more My friend was vegetarian on this day but thankfully there were lots of vegetarian items on the menu and the staff was very accommodating. We ordered bolanee (spicy potato's in Afghan flatbread), babaghanoush (smoky egg plant dip) which came with warm pieces of naan bread, paneer kabab wrap (toasty bread filled with blocks of cheese) and masala fries on the side. However there was no masala spices on the fries which I didn't mind but I would have preferred it with spices. As for the paneer wrap there was a different taste with the cheese which I never had in paneer before. We were so hungry we just indulged in the food! And not to mention, the beautiful traditional Afghan decor, especially on the second floor. You must check it out. I hope to drink at the tea room one day

Drinks are decent, though nothing particularly memorable…read more Service is friendly and attentive, though it can get a little busy during peak times. Overall, a solid choice for casual dining or a relaxed meal with friends