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    Northern Cafe

    3.9 (15 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 9:00 AM

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    Kai-Wen L.

    We visited a Chinese breakfast restaurant that our friends highly recommended, specifically for their tofu pudding (豆花). Looking through online reviews, it seems like they originally featured a Taiwanese-style breakfast menu when they first opened. However, looking at the current menu, most items are now actually Northern Chinese street food classics, like Jianbing Guazi(煎饼果子). They do offer the trendy Taiwanese rice roll (飯糰), but the add-ons, like sausages, are more typical of mainland Chinese street food. It makes sense, though. Maybe there just isn't a massive market for strictly Taiwanese breakfast food here. In addition, it fits the name better: Northern Cafe. The restaurant gives off a very classic mainland Chinese diner vibe: you scan a QR code to view the menu and order, and you constantly hear the "ding-ding-ding" notification sound from food delivery apps. Having lived in Shanghai for a year, the whole experience brought back great memories! We ordered the soy milk, Jianbing Guazi(better than T&T's), tofu pudding, and a rice roll. Everything was decent, tasty, and hard to fault. Plus, it wasn't overly crowded. If you are craving an authentic Chinese breakfast in this area, it's definitely a solid spot to check out!

    Connie H.

    I really enjoyed the food and drink at this Taiwanese restaurant. They make their own soy milk and offer some drinks mixed with matcha or oats or milk tea. The chicken noodles are pretty good as they are nice and chewy, and the other appetizers like rice rolls and scallion pancakes were yummy too. They have some weekday breakfast specials which are a pretty good deal.

    Christine L.

    Came here to try their Taiwanese breakfast and was excited because it's rare to find these menu items in Toronto/Markham. Loved the bright, modern, clean atmosphere as soon as you step in. Ordered a couple of items to try especially the signature crepes and Taiwanese rice ball. I had the crepe in fried dough and crispy crips and I end up liking the crips instead surprisingly. I am a fan of fried dough in general but the crispness added a better texture overall and goes well with the crepe. Enjoyed the rice ball very much as they use purple rice and the soft rice every bite with the filling is so yummy. Their signature dried noodle (low mein) was also delicious. I tried both the minced pork dried noodle and the scallions onion and I like them both. The scallions onion one is more savory so thumbs up and I recommend. Other snacks were also decent and they have a few selections of soy milk. Great to try it out too. 5 stars and I would definetely return whenever I crave for Tawainese breakfast. I still have other items I have yet to try and would love to try like their rice and other soup noodles.

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    Crystal L.

    Food 4/5 Service 3/5 Vibe 5/5 New restaurant in the plaza on 16th near Bayview or Leslie. Their chinese crepe and rice balls looked really good on the wall so i decided to give it a try! Service is a bit slow since only 2 people are working so be a bit patience. Food overall was pretty good! I personally really enjoy the chinese crepe aka 煎饼. This time i only got the basic one (since im very picky on my crepe selections) but next time i will def go for the more fancy ones. Noodles were alright, but i dont think ill get them again. the rice bowl was really good, and the tea egg was also very flavourable. I think ill come back again if im in the area and try out the rice balls the next time!

    Peggy C.

    My first time trying their food. I came early morning on a weekday and of course it wasn't busy. The restaurant gave a relaxing vibe, the decor was really nice. There's no physical menu so you will need to scan the QR code shown on the table and place the order. I got a Rice Bowl with Grilled Shredded Chicken and a Mixed Noodles with Minced Pork. Absolutely love their mixed noodles, very flavorful! Their menu isn't bad at all, prices are very decent and affordable as well as the portion. Will certainly be a returning customer

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    Vivian L.

    A new location for breakfast and lunch, we decided to give it a try. Wow, once we entered, we were amazed by its clean, bright and neat interior. Everything is well organized from ordering to getting the food. The service is to the point. The food choices are huge, we ordered some crepes, porridge and dumpling. They all tasted fresh. It has become our favorite spot for breakfast.

    Jayson Z.

    Went here for a weekday dinner and sadly this place left a lot to be desired. We ordered the BBQ sliced meat, the wonton, and the chinese bian bing. The rice bowel was simply frozen veggies with cumin and salt, the wonton had thick wrapper and little filling. The jian bing was the hugest letdown as it seems the skin was just corn flour and regular flour.....very thick....should have a mixture of mung bean flour amongst others.

    Beef crepe with crispy layer inside
    Cynthia Y.

    Northern Chinese style food that is hot, fresh and of good value. The crepe was surprisingly large. Service was good, there was only 1 server when we went at 8am but since not many tables of patrons, so it was ok. Ambiance is nice and quiet. It was good, and spicy tofu fa is a new try for us. I'd say I like it, just not my usual go to foods.

    Rice Roll w/ Pork Floss (pork floss, fried egg, fried dough, pickled radish, lettuce)
    Patrick L.

    Stumbled upon this Chinese café while doing errands in the area with family. What a gem of a find!! Loved the variety of dishes. Definitely will return for Chinese-style brunch!! Service was a bit slow (reasonable given that the place opened just two weeks ago). Nice atmosphere with comfortable seating and love the space saving idea of having the utensils/napkins/tooth pick available underneath the table!

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    Barbecue Cafe - Sibao rice with milk tea

    Barbecue Cafe

    3.7(14 reviews)
    2.5 km

    Their BBQ Pork (Char Siu) is really good. I ordered the Two of a Kind Rice (BOGO), and it was a…read moregreat deal. The pork quality was good, and the sauce went perfectly with the rice. The place sits in the corner of a small plaza, not easy to spot, but definitely a hidden gem. The inside has a generous sitting area, pretty Chinese-style and clean too. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.8/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3.8/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 OVERALL - 3.9

    The portions are HUGE here. Given the price, it's a good deal! It IS a little pricier than Ming's…read moreat peachtree, but the portion size makes up for it. We had the soy sauce wok fried chicken rice noodle, which is what I usually love. They had just barely enough wok hay. They use chicken leg meat and not chicken breast slices, so there isn't a lot of meat but the taste was decent. The duck tasted ok, but the flavour was a little mild (and I have a very simple palate). It was ok. The skin was excellent though! The YC fried was huge. Overall good taste, but the BBQ pork was a tad too sweet for me. I prefer Auric King's BBQ pork instead. The guy server was super nice and attentive. He asked for feedback and suggestions. We suggested an "all day meal" menu like the traditional hk cafe. The vibe is very 80s Hong Kong style. Very aesthetic, like Garden Cafe, who also does the same style. Check out my interior pics to see! Tables and bowls are a little sticky though lol. Overall, I might come back when they have an all day menu. I see most people ordering noodles, probably because the portions aren't as massive. As of right now, they have the white menu for non members, which is BOGO half off. Also, $30 for lifetime VIP.

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    Barbecue Cafe - Soy sauce wok fried chicken rice noodle (it was good!)

    Soy sauce wok fried chicken rice noodle (it was good!)

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    Big Trio Wonton Noodle - Beef brisket and fish ball

    Big Trio Wonton Noodle

    4.6(70 reviews)
    1.3 km

    On a recent visit to Toronto, our local relatives brought us to Big Trio Wonton House--their…read moreabsolute go-to spot--and it did not disappoint. It is incredibly good! My husband and I shared the classic wonton noodle soup alongside a dry wonton noodle lo mein with sweet and spicy pork. Our table also shared a side of the fried fish skin, and I ordered a fresh soy milk to round it out. Everything was absolutely delicious! The noodles had the perfect, authentic al dente texture, and the flavors were spot-on--incredibly flavorful without being overly salty or heavy. The fried fish skin was crispy perfection, and the soy milk was wonderfully fresh and refreshing. My only complaint is that we don't have a Big Trio Wonton House back home in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please consider expanding and opening a branch here!

    Curious about the little restaurant with a big name?…read more If you're looking for a HK classic bite, Big Trio Wonton Noodle is a good spot. They serve up classic wonton noodles as well as other dumplings, fishballs and beef brisket. On this visit, we tried the pork with chili & tomato egg noodles along with dace fish balls as two toppings ($14) as well as 3 toppings noodle in soup featuring huge dumplings, beef brisket & tripe ($14) among the selection of ingredients. The pork with chili & tomato sauce melded well for a flavorful combination that was further accentuated by their house hot sauce. I appreciated that it came served with soup too for the fresh fish balls. I'll be back as a fan even if the fam might not be so much!

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    Noodle Legend

    Noodle Legend

    4.1(15 reviews)
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    First time here, very good service, food price was reasonable and seating was ok…read more The noodle itself was pretty good but a bit salty and the portion was great not too big

    Bomb noodles. We will be back…read more My fiancée and I love spicy food. We also love noodles. So guess what we got at Noodle Legend - the Feast Seafood Noodles Topped with Spicy Oil! The dish comes with a thick flat super chewy ribbon noodle. It doesn't look like a big portion, but the noodles never seem to end! We particularly loved the aromatic garlicy spicy oil, which was full of umami and slightly sweet. It coated the noodles perfectly without making it seem like a noodle soup. The spice doesn't hit you at first, but sure enough it comes back with a vengeance. Be cautious if you decide to up the spice levels! It comes with quite a bit of seafood - scallops, baby abalone and crawfish tails. We've never really had crawfish tails in Chinese cuisine, so this was quite interesting. Make sure to suck on the tail before you de-shell to really get all the umami, and then dip the tail back into the spicy oil for a burst of flavour. Surprisingly, the chewy texture of the seafood complemented the noodles really well. Customer service here is impeccable. We saw nearby tables with phone holders, which we suspect you can request if you want to eat and watch your videos in peace. The staff also hand out individually packaged plastic bibs and gloves to avoid the oil from slashing onto your clothes and will top up your napkin supply without asking. The restaurant has a couple of tables but noticeably, some long benches that run throughout. We were sat in the middle, and were asked kindly by the Owner to move to the end of the table once a bigger party arrived. We had no issues with this, but the Owner decided to give us free pop and apologized for the inconvenience. So nice! Little surprise - there's a Beef Noodle Special after 8:30pm on Monday-Thursday. "Authentic hand pulled noodles in slow-simmered beef bone broth". Sounds like music to my ears - can't wait to come back and try this one out.

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    Noodle Legend - Signature Noodles (Thick Noodles)

    Signature Noodles (Thick Noodles)

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    Cafe O Street - French toasts

    Cafe O Street

    4.1(28 reviews)
    5.2 km

    If you're tired of Americanized Chinese food that tastes like sugar and cornstarch, this is the…read moreplace to go. This is the real deal. The menu is massive and packed with authentic dishes you don't usually see on typical takeout menus. We ordered the mapo tofu and the twice-cooked pork, and both were packed with that signature numbing Sichuan peppercorn kick. The portions are incredibly generous - we had leftovers for two more meals. The dumplings were hand-made and perfectly pleated. The service is no-frills and efficient - don't expect white tablecloths, but do expect incredible food. Already planning our next visit to work through more of the menu.

    Mom and I visited over the weekend and this place was packed. They have a huge menu, just like a…read moretypical cha chaan teng, so it honestly took us forever to decide what to order. We ended up getting the ham macaroni soup with a cheese ham sandwich combo, along with the O Street signature beef sandwich and fries from their new menu. Despite how busy it was on a Saturday, the food came out at a pretty reasonable speed, which I appreciated. The macaroni soup was just okay, very much the kind of simple comfort food that fills you up, but nothing especially memorable. I was most excited for the signature beef sandwich, but it didn't fully meet my expectations. The burger/sandwich itself was smaller than I imagined, and it only had about 2-3 pieces of beef brisket inside with marinated bell peppers and their homemade sauce. The sauce leaned sweeter than expected, which might work for some people, but personally I was hoping for something more savoury and more generous with the beef. However, the brisket was tender, which was a win... ish. Overall, still a decent spot if you're craving classic HK cafe vibes and variety, especially for a casual meal with family.

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    Cafe O Street
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    Luna Viet

    4.5(18 reviews)
    2.3 km

    Been roughly just over a year since my friends and I visited this place during their soft opening…read more Food quality has seemed to remain consistently good since then! Recently came back w/ my parents as this has now become one of their de facto go-to's for viet food in Richmond Hill along w/ Ngon Corner (replacing Green Lemongrass). They are SOOO busy now as they have a loyal student customer base during the school months (conveniently being right next to Bayview Secondary). They run student deals as well as lunch specials. On this visit, I opted for curry beef brisket rice as my mom told me that she tried it w/ my dad and they vouched for it. The curry was quite flavourful and there were a LOT of big brisket chunks running through the curry so I was pleasantly surprised. Got an additional iced lemon tea for no extra charge which was so awesome! The staff recognize my parents now because they've been going quite regularly lately lol. Gotta bring my friends back again sometime to complete a full circle moment.

    I tried the Grill pork jowl with rice because sadly their Hainanese Chicken Pho is only available…read moreduring the weekend but it was delicious! Pork jowl is such an underrated cut. It's flavourful, both fatty and lean, tender, juicy... basically perfect for the grill. There's an option to add an egg, which I skipped. The dish comes with a small salad drizzled in balsamic vinegar, plus some pickled daikon radish and carrots. A small dish of sweet and tangy fish sauce is included too, perfect for pouring over the rice. Fantastic flavors all around. I cleared the plate and would definitely order it again, though they have a lot of other dishes I want to try too. They're currently running a promo where you get a free drink with any order! Not advertised anywhere (from what I saw), they just casually mentioned it after we ordered. The iced lemon tea was refreshing, with sliced lemons on top, and served in a large cup, which I highly appreciate. Not one of those tiny takeout ones that's gone in a few sips. Service is very friendly. Lots of free parking. Just a heads up, they only accept debit or cash.

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    Luna Viet - Special beef pho

    Special beef pho

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    Luna Viet - Warm and cozy interior

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    Cheung Kee - Shrimp toast with truffle paste on Chinese dough fritters

    Cheung Kee

    3.9(37 reviews)
    4.2 km•Brown's Corners

    We came in expecting a typical Chinese restaurant, but were pleasantly surprised by how good…read moreeverything was. The portions were generous, the food came out quickly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. The sweet and sour pork was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly coated in sauce. The salted egg chicken wings were the standout, with large, crispy pieces covered in an incredibly addictive salted egg coating. The shrimp toast was rich and indulgent, yet it never felt overly greasy. The beef chow fun had incredible wok hei and great flavor. We only wished the noodles weren't as broken, but it was still one of the best versions we've had. We'll definitely be back to try their duck special if the rest of the menu is this good!

    Ordered takeout Cheung Kee for the first time, they had a spend $40 and get a particular item for…read morefree on UberEats. The silky steamed egg with minced pork was one of the 3 free items, and it was delicious! Though I do wish they didn't steam the egg in the plastic conditioner (you know, we are constantly eating microplastics). Nonetheless, the food was great. I'll probably have to try the sweet and sour pork in-house next time. I know it's not the same when it is freshly made as compared to takeout, but I got the cravings :3 Will try more items next time!

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    Cheung Kee - Extremely busy on a weekend dinner

    Extremely busy on a weekend dinner

    Cheung Kee - Tiger shrimp with vermicelli

    Tiger shrimp with vermicelli

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