Surprising hidden gem of a restaurant! Came here with family and was delightfully surprised! We had the following: Crispy pork intestine - Delicious and a good portion. They use a thai chilli sauce though and we would have preferred the traditional chinese sweet and sour sauce Sweet & Sour Walleye - Large whole fried walleye was fantastic and its a great value! lamb skewer - Solid Beef Tendon skewer - Ok Grilled beef tongue - Ok Beef rib meat skewer - good Chicken skin skewer - good Xian pork burger - Good Chinese chives pastry - Ok Juicy pork and chive dumpling - good Love how we can order via an online an english/chinese online menu. Very odd that they split into two versions of the app for two parts of the menu. They have a robot that delivers food to your table at times. They don't use if for everything though. Service was ok. Ambiance is quite basic. But its inexpensive so it fits. read more

My foodie friend and I had a hankering for skewers, and Mr. Gao's didn't disappoint. We were easily able to get a table without waiting too long. Nicely air conditioned, a bit dark, but very appreciative of the live sports being played on a screen at the back of the restaurant. We ordered many skewers, from beef, chicken and tofu, spicy and savoury. Also liked their asparagus, cucumber salad and pickled radish which balanced out our meat selection nicely. All in all, wouldn't mind going back to get my skewer on! read more

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This is probably a 4.5 for Mississauga standards. The soup dumpling is good and a place you can go to get your craving satisfied. The pan fried dumplings are not bad. The skewers are good. Had the tendon, lamb, beef Rib and octopus. Tendon was excellent. Lamb was ok. Beef was good but a bit chewy. Octopus was under cooked. Service is fine. Place is clean. The skewers take a bit of time to come out. Would add this to my rotation if I am in the mood for skewers or dumplings. read more

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Came here for dinner and it did not disappoint! We ordered a chicken fried rice, poached chicken, vege dish and a clay pot dish for a party of three and we were more than satisfied/full afterwards. Each dish was flavourful and the portion was bigger than average- the price of each dish was also very reasonable too. The service and food was fine (no complaints) and the place itself is nicely decorated as well. Would recommend the skewers (especially the lamb and beef) for those who are coming here for the first time (not in pictures unfortunately...) The only thing id have to mention is that parking is a bit tough, with the other surrounding restaurants taking up space. But otherwise, would 100% recommend others to try this place out! read more

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Was craving dumplings and found this spot! I ordered the siu mai, steamed dumplings, and pan fried dumplings and was so surprised at how good they were! Servers were also really generous with the portions. The size of the steamed dumplings were also large as well. Was expecting it to be much smaller. I really liked the vibes of the restaurant and the decor. They also have robots running around to help serve which was cool. read more

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First off I want to recommend Fantuan, cause it made it insanely cheap to order from here. I got the egg fried rice and stir fried beef and onion. The egg fried rice was very fluffy and good, but the flavour overall tasted like a toasty browned egg. I know people like that, I don't but that's ok. My wife enjoyed it so that's what matters. The egg pieces were large and overdone, I find egg fried rice is best when they're small pieces that are JUST cooked and no more. It also needed salt. 4/10 from me 6/10 from my wife The stir fried beef and onion was amazing and I'd order it again. Perfect balance of flavour and doneness. Great balance of meat to veg ratio. I really enjoyed it. 10/10 Would definitely try again and get a different rice. read more

Mr Gao Restaurant - Egg fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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This is our go_to place when we need to get takeout in a rush. Would love to have a family meal in the restaurant too.

We had lunch here with the family and the food was delicious. I especially liked the eggplant, lamb skewers, fish dumplings, and noodle stir fry. I believe the noodles are hand pulled, and the dumpling skins are handmade. The eggplant was perfectly roasted and glazed in a flavourful sauce. It's a large space with a wall partition in between. One side has big screens. Great for large family gatherings but also fine for a table for two. I am not a fan of plastic table clothes, which ironically made me spill my drink twice. The paper menu is a dense read. The host was friendly and immediately greeted me in Chinese. They prefer cash but do take card. And our waiter was a robot! So cute coming down the isle. And hilarious when it started to leave before we grabbed all the cups for organic juice. The juice was an unexpected bonus as it was a full L bottle of sparkling apple juice. Great food. Family friendly. Will def go back. read more

Mr Gao Restaurant - Robot waiter - Chinese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Generally has tasty food, with a few odd things. You need to know what to order (and what to avoid). The service is sufficient, but it could be better. Staff has limited english. The cat robot waiter is amusing. The place is nicely decorated and kept clean. Bathrooms are clean. If you have never been here before, bring someone who knows what to order. read more

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FOOD: We had come here on a Monday afternoon at around 2:00 pm for a quick lunch. Upon walking-in, we weren't too sure what type of restaurant it was as there were various pictures on the wall, but no inclination as to the cuisine served. Upon sitting down and looking at the menu, we noticed that they served primarily Chinese dishes. We then settled on 1 Beef Skewer Order, which included two skewers ($2.99), along with 1 Beef Fried Noodles Dish ($11.99) and 1 Sweet & Sour Chicken Dish ($14.99). I found the Beef Skewer to be a tad too spicy, and the meat itself was tough, which made it difficult to truly enjoy. In terms of the Beef Fried Noodles Dish, I did enjoy the amount of noodles that were given, along with the sauce that was placed on top of the noodles. The dish itself was delicious, especially with the meat and vegetables mixed-together. I also liked how it came to our table piping-hot (temperature-wise), which was a huge bonus as I don't enjoy eating lukewarm, or cold, food. It was also a large amount, and between the two of us, we were unable to finish the dish, and had to take the remaining amount home. The Sweet & Sour Chicken Dish was also nice, with just the perfect amount of sauce, and the crunchiness of the chicken was divine. The only thing I didn't like was that I found it to be a tad expensive for the amount that we had gotten; however, it was delicious, and I found myself eating a lot of it when we were dining. Again, this dish came to the table piping-hot, making it taste even better. Overall, the food was nicely-made, using only the freshest ingredients (minus the Beef Skewer, which I felt was overdone, and not too tasty). ATMOSPHERE: This restaurant was situated inside of the plaza at Central Parkway West and Burnhamthorpe Road West in Mississauga, which is near where Chinatown is located. There were only a few tables with guests at the time that we had arrived however, it was understandable considering the time that we had dined. The restaurant itself seemed to have a lot of space in-between the tables, along with large tables, and a big enough foyer in regards to where the food was prepared. The restaurant also seemed clean, and was presentable to customers. SERVICE: When we had walked-in, we were greeted by a kind younger woman, who brought us to a table. She then gave us our menus, and allowed us enough time to glance at them. After we had placed our order, she brought over a water jug for us to drink from (along with two glasses). We found that it was a tad difficult to get our server's attention at times, especially when we had wanted more water, and when we had wanted to pay for the bill. Also, we weren't too keen on the tip already being included in the bill upon having to pay for it, which was something that we were forced to pay regardless. COST: 1 Beef Fried Noodles Dish ($11.99) + 1 Beef Skewer Order (2 Skewers; $2.99) + 1 Sweet & Sour Chicken Dish ($14.99): $29.97 + Tax + Gratuity = $37.26 WOULD YOU RETURN? If I was in the area, I might return however, I wouldn't make a special trip to come-out to this restaurant. read more

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I entered this place after seeing news of its new opening on insauga, and was very shocked to see the low and abysmal ratings on Yelp. Surprisingly, this place well exceeded my expectations! I really think what you orders makes a huge difference. We ordered a couple things to share among the four of us: a lamb hot pot ($19.99), lamb noodles in claypot ($12.99), hot spicy chicken ($13.99), and a small white rice. The waitress then persuaded us to also order something off the menu, and get their "flower roll", a white bun steamed with oil and scallions. Bad decision. That was the nastiest, oiliest, and blandest carb I have ever placed in my mouth. I really was concerned about the quality of food in this place, but things vastly improved once the hot dishes moved in. The lamb hot pot was extremely flavourful, and there were glistening chunks of lamb brisket with potatoes and Chinese celery. The spicy chicken was fried perfectly, and the wok air was unbelievable. The lamb noodles provided a necessary and soothing contrast to the two hot dishes. It came with lots of lamb (I had a whole piece of lamb tendon which was delightfully chewy) and a decent amount of veggies (Napa cabbage and fungi/wood ear). The meal was quite delightful, but fairly pricey. I think the trick to this place is to order spicy dishes, or those that are predominantly lamb based. read more

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To be honest, I'll give them 2.5. The decor is simple and it's an open concept seating area. An open kitchen which is rare for a Chinese restaurant. The washroom is clean and spacious so that's a good sign. Now the bad things... Even though we ordered first, we saw the two tables of 4 to our left and right got their dishes first. And it was many dishes too!! So we were wondering about our 2 clay pot dish that ended to be a disappointment. First dish - I think they didn't translate very well to English and we got internal lamb parts into a noodle soup that wasn't spicy at all. The flavour wasn't the greatest. It felt something wasn't too fresh. Second dish - It was basa fillet with tofu in a bland soup base that turned out more salty as you drank it. My partner and I didn't enjoy the dinner. We left the pots half full. And I still have room for a bubble tea somewhere else. Verdict: I wouldn't go back and not sure how they managed to open a second location. How was it possible?? read more

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3.5 stars: this place isn't bad. Decided to try this out with a friend and overall left satisfied. We had a beef brisket clay pot soup and several skewers (beef tendon, pork, beef). The soup was quite tasty and was a good start to the meal - the beef wasn't cooked too much, the veggies were refreshing, and the broth was exactly what I needed on a cold day. The skewers were tasty and quite comparable to other restaurants that serve skewers - basically a lot of cumin but I happen to love the taste of cumin so I don't mind. They serve a variety of dishes and skewers at quite affordable prices. The skewers average about $1.50 per skewer with the exception of a few items (pork, chicken, and potato I believe) that are slightly cheaper. I recommend that any of the main dishes be shared among the table as they are big and this kind of food is better enjoyed shared. The only flaw is the wait time for food - we were one of maybe 4 tables there and we felt like we waited an unreasonable amount of time for the food. read more

We passed by this place a few times, and eventually decided to pay for a visit. It's a chained restaurant. Based on some reviews and friends' comments, the other locations are pretty good, but this one is not as good as the others. Without putting the objective opinions from others, we ordered some rice noodles, bbq eggplants and shrimps to have different scopes of the cooking styles to evaluate. The rice noodles here are not making too much sense for us since there are dagu noodles and yun close by. There are so many artificial crab sticks and a couple of shrimps in the house special noodles. The taste of it is just strongly hot and spicy, not flavourful at all. The beef rice noodles have no highlight either, the soup base is very plain. On the other side, the BBQ eggplants and shrimps are very tasty, and the price for the dishes is very competitive. Overall, the experience here is on average. read more

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Didn't notice that they recently took over the spot that used to be Acacia. The restaurant had an open kitchen with food displays which were unusual for a Chinese restaurant. You can still see the big stone oven in the kitchen! The interior was decorated nicely but it still doesn't resemble a typical Chinese restaurant or a modern one either. We ordered the clay pot red pork belly and lamb skewers. It took a while for it to come to the table. We were so disappointed in the dishes as well as service. The braised pork belly was so bland as the soup didn't have any flavour and the dish came with nappa, glass noodles, and tofu... not the best combination of flavour. I think they even forgot to add any salt to the dish. The pork belly itself was so bad, I did expect layers of fat since it is of course pork belly but only a few pieces actually contained meat (in very small amounts). Be prepared to have your arteries clogged! Service was bad. We had to keep calling them because they forgot about the rice, then our drinks, then chili powder for our skewers, and gave us an extra plate of skewers which we already had. read more

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There are 2 doors at the entrance. I got confused which one to go in lol as we couldn't find any server to help us. One side are for small groups and the other side contained bigger table obviously for bigger groups. Food was excellent. I didn't take any pictures was too hungry lol. The bbq lamb and chives bbq were really flavor full. The lamb curry was like a stew meal i thought it was going to be like a masala indian taste but it was a really good stew. Our server was very polite and nice. Because it's separated sometimes it's hard to call a server back if no one is on your side. But other than that I love it. Will go back again. Quiet place. Nice decoration. Nice ambiance. There is even like a karaoke setting at the corner where you can play karaoke. read more

The food is yummy and unique here - the skewers were especially delicious. Spicy clams are worth ordering. read more

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Their skewers are pretty pricey for 2 skewers. We tried the lamb and beef skewers and they were very tender and seasoned well. We also ordered a general tao chicken that was pretty much sour and sweet chicken in a bed of rice. They were very generous with the portion size. I would probably come here again if i'm really craving some skewers. read more

Really decent food for the price and opens late, enjoyed the skewers and the chive pancake!

Food here is BOMB. Very, very authentic tasting Chinese food! Made me miss home. Not sure why the reviews are so low, the employees here are nice and patient every time I've visited and the food is always delicious. I can't believe there's a review with low starts saying the "beef skewers are too spicy" ...well no shit! it's a Chinese BBQ place of course it'll be spicy? Anyway, delicious restaurant, highly recommend at all times. read more

I am leaving a review because of other poor reviews. Usually, I don't go to restaurants with bad reviews but I went there because it was recommended by my family member. It was amazing for sure. Lamb skewers were very authentic. All my food was not salty and had no strong msg or chemical tastes. It may taste less stronger than other Chinese restaurants, but it was more close to home cooked food. read more

It was pretty empty when I arrived with my wife at 6pm. The interior design was great but my wife told me it was from the last restaurant that did the interiors. Staff was nice. The chef can out and suggested the fish bowl so we got that and the lamb noodle pot. Not only did it take forever to get our food, the table of 4 that ordered after us got most of their food before us. Half the time, the chef is walking around socializing. When the food finally came, the fish dish was pretty tasteless and the lamb dish was not lamb meat, but lamb internals. They need to translate their menu properly into English. It was pricey for what we got. I rather eat at a fast food chain less than $20 for two people than ordering 2 dishes for over $30 with taxes and tip included. We won't be coming back again. read more

I wanted to take my parents to try our new fav Pho place, but when we got there, they were closed for a private party. So my mom said let's try Mr.Gao's. It's not bad, I would certainly recommend to try it. Inside is very nice and clean. There is 1 room for bigger/private parties which is nice. Open kitchen. We had a variety of foods to try Skewers, soups, dumplings, noodles, and they were all enjoyable. If anything, 1,2 items tasted too salty. The service was good. When we were ordering juices for the kids, he made sure we knew what was store bought and what was fresh and we were ok with it. read more

I have been to a few skewer places in markham/scarb area and what i really like about this restaurant is they dont over do the seasoning. The meats are juicy, and there soup noodle the broth is light yet flavourful. Definitely worth a visit, prices are $3 for 2 skewers on avg. Will be back for sure read more

We went there for a birthday dinner. Nice and clean place. Friendly staff. Food arrived quickly. Everything tasted delicious. Some dishes were too salty. Soups were very good, especially the sweet and sour soup. Fish was very good. Eggplant dishes were delicious. Over good experience. read more

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Food is delicious but some dishes were a little more salty than others. Their BBQ skewers are good for starters. Their main dishes are slightly smaller in portion compared with the price they charge. Service is usually good and food comes out fairly quick but usually when I go it's just the start of their rush, so I can't say the same when the rush is in full. read more

Their food is really good, the chefs are great - service is above standard too! I was really surprised at how clean and well kept the interior is. read more

Food is Tasteless and really normal; and service is slow and sucks. Never come to this place again. read more

Not cautious at all. I received two dishes that have nothing to do the dishes I ordered. The tag on the plastic bag named the dishes I ordered, but I found out that these dishes in the bag are not what I ordered. Bad experience. read more

Mr Gao Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Best Chinese restaurant in Mississauga. Many Chinese restaurants have massive menus but it takes some time to figure out which items they do well. This place nails it across the board, every single order is far above average every time and easy on the bank. Gotta check it out! read more

This is such a great Resturant. Will definitely come back for the oyster bbq again! Loved it. Best oyster ever!

Had the beef brisket noodle soup and the spicy beef tendon. Both were flavorful and plentiful read more

They kept the same interior design from last middle eastern restaurant. The food was pretty good i got the raddish and lamb soup for 12.99, pork green pepper dish $12.99, 4pc lamb skewer, cuttle fish skewer and tendon skewer. All together the cost with tax is $60 which was pretty expensive but we ordered more food than we can eat. I recommend the lamb skewers because the meat is chunky with lots of flavour. The skewers taste better than the other beef noodle place that recently open. read more

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I like it. Modern menu, a change from traditional Chinese restaurants. Heavy on the oil but overall the taste is great. I suggest to give it a try might, its worth it. read more

This place is a disaster, the numbers on the menu and their computer do not match. We were only the second table in the restaurant at that time. Waited for 45 minutes for the food. But the food that came are not the food that was ordered. The waitress did not admit one dish that came was her mistake until the boss came when we complained. First time here last time here!! There are way better restaurants in saga than this one! Nothing to loss if you don't go! I don't want to give one star but won't let me post this review unless I do so! read more

The food was okay but not satisfying for the price point. They are situated in a plaza full of other great Chinese food options that give you a more satisfying meal for the money. read more

Great new authentic Northern Chinese restaurant. Flavours were on point and food was delicious! The old fashioned pork and the chicken clay pot stew were very tasty. read more