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    Gabriel S.

    The lunch specials here are cheap & they seem to be offered on weekends too. No wonder this place is so crowded! The staff proactively asked if sugar in the tea was desired which was a nice touch. Pork neck with rice & egg was pretty good. There wasn't a lot of pork but neck is a pricey cut so for the price it was still good. The pork was cooked in a sweet sauce. The egg was surprisingly crispy given it was for takeout. The daily Chinese soup was good with pear, white fungus & some dark coloured meat. Fried rice noodles with beef & tomato soup (ie borscht) were good as per 2 years ago.

    Connie C.

    We were in the area on a Sunday around 1pm, so came here because there was a long line up at O Street lol We waited couple minutes because it was pretty packed as well. Service was great, lots of waitresses and they were attentive. Food was a bit slow though. We waited about 15 minutes for the baked dish (I guess because it was baked). The tomato/pasta sauce was quite sweet and the hor fun wasn't bad. Definitely a decent choice if you're in the area.

    Beef brisket rice with Portuguese sauce. Only $12
    Tung Y.

    Haven't dined in in a while. Came here on a Thursday night and it was around 7pm, not too busy got seated right away. Noticed their menu has updated (but they didn't/haven't printed new takeout menu). Some items are the same, and some are new such as the stone pot rice and chicken hotpot. Also it looks like they got rid of the afternoon tea(?) We got a 12 pcs chicken wings basket for $19.99 and a ginger scallion chicken rice noodle for $11.99. No drinks with these items unlike some other meals on the menu. We first got the ginger scallion chicken noodles and there's a generous portion of the chicken thigh and ginger scallion. But could use more noodles. I appreciate that the soup isn't tasteless but it's a bit too oily. Chicken wings took a while longer to make but it came out piping hot. It's juicy and not overcooked. It's well marinated, tastes like those salt bake chicken powder. Surprised it comes with fries, similar to Costco ones. Overall, always enjoy eating here.

    Megann D.

    The lunch menu options are great, served with soup and a drink. I tried the Hainanese chicken rice and it was flavourful. Great spot to go for HK cafe style food. They get quite busy on the weekends, our group of 5 waited about 20 minutes on a Saturday afternoon. Also wanted to note that they charge for takeout containers.

    Hoi nam chicken rice lunch special
    Jason T.

    This is a go to spot for Asian food in Aurora. Located on the strip, I'd recommend getting the hainanese chicken rice and the tomato porkchop rice. They have lunch specials that include a free drink. Good amount of free parking in the plaza. It gets busy here, so come early. Definitely give them a try!

    Amy Z.

    Not many cha chan tang in Newmarket so I'm surprised it took me so long to come to this spot! It definitely surpassed my expectations and now I know I do not need to go to Markham just for a quick HK cafe meal! I found the service to be above and beyond, especially for a Chinese resto! I don't need all the extra check ins and other shenanigans. As long as you're relatively civil and bring me the right food, I'm good with it. I found them to be very kind and even moved us to a table away from the door in case we got cold once they cleaned up one of their tables near the inside. The meals were very reasonably priced and the portions were huge! I got the curry chicken rice and it served as two meals for me. The flavours were sooo good and I got a delicious soup and a lemon tea to go with it - all for 12.99 lunch special. They have all the regular HK cafe meals so there's something for everyone. Left with a full stomach and I am definitely coming back!

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    Irene H.

    It's great to see more Asian restaurants opening on Newmarket. Pine House is a must visit if you're ever craving for some classic HK food, or even Asian food in general! It was very spacious inside with ample seats, however on the weekends, you may find that you'd have to wait a bit for a table (usually not too long). The servers are surprisingly pleasant overall, and were polite with their service. We got their lunch special combos which came with a drink (available before 3pm). The dishes taste fantastic, I loved the ginger scallion oil chicken with rice and would recommend anyone to get this! Only complaint I had was really the drinks, they were just average (we both ordered Coffee with Tea). Usually I don't have much expections for these, but they tasted pretty flavorless which was a little disappointing. IG: Ayenomz

    Egg sandwich that came with daily special combo
    Elaine M.

    Their all day specials are my favourite! I got the egg sandwich with satay beef vermicelli $8.99 They also come with a drink. Cold drinks are $1 extra. They have lunch specials. I got the beef ho fun and yeung chow fried rice. $12.99 each includes a drink and daily soup. If you pay cash it's 10% off :) best HK cafe in the area.

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    Dennis C.

    After many take out orders we wanted to do a sit down lunch. They separated the guests with a reserved sign between tables which made eating inside the restaurant less stressful. The food and service was quite good as usual...even in these tough times.

    The Egg ball sandwich! :)

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    Decor of resturant is cabin, rustic and Asian twist. Service was good. Hong Kong fare food was tasty.

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    There isn't a lot of HK style cafes in Newmarket so this one def satisfies my craving! Recommend and the staff are very nice

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    This premium hotpot buffet is pretty good, but quite expensive: it is the priciest hotpot I've been…read moreto in the GTA. I give it 3.5 stars. On top of the base charge, you must pay for at least 2 soup bases & this charge is pretty steep too; most other hotpot places either include the soups or charge only for premium soups. Even places that charge for soups don't charge up to $12 as this place does. At least the soups are very good - both tomato & pork bone were tasty. You get to mix your own sauces. Most are good, but sesame is super dilute. There's quite a variety of ingredients you can put in your hotpot. One category is skewers, which you can get yourself from the fridge. They are small & cook fast. The shrimp is quite fresh. The fishballs come with meat inside. Neither fish nor lobster balls are bouncy, though beef balls are pretty bouncy. There is one included cooked dish: crispy pork. It's sliced into finger shapes & is moist, crispy, flavourful & slightly spicy. A pity that they don't offer more cooked dishes! They have frog legs - so far I haven't found another place with that. They also have shrimp paste (other places give fish paste), which is good. For dessert there's fried buns which are neither hot nor crispy, served with watery condensed milk. There's also canned fruit bowls & 6 flavours of ice cream - the usual cheap ice cream with some ice crystals.

    We gave this another shot and so glad we did. The signature butter sauce - super spicy is a broth…read moreto die for. Be prepared to have your nose running and your mouth on fire. SO flavorful and so darn goood. No pesky Szechuan peppers in the broth to bother you while you fish out your cooked food. The service was super on point. The guy who works there was superb, he was friendly, not pushy and was super attentive if we needed something. We had a great experience but for the two of us - the bill still came over 130 with tip which is still more expensive than most hotpot places. The location is super convenience and the selection is pretty wide. I love the sweet potato noodles, the quail eggs and the broth. Wish they had the fried bean rolls. If you're craving something super spicy, come here - they will not disappoint you! Happy eating fellow yelpers!

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    4.5(537 reviews)
    29.8 kmMilliken, Scarborough
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    Worth it and great value for the price! The food was delicious, and Chen was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. She made our experience even better. Will definitely come back!

    Y'all not even exaggerating when I say this but Daimaru 100% lives up to the hype. Took forever for…read moreme to finally try this spot and I wish I had tried it sooner-- everything from the broths, meat/produce selection, sauce bar, service, and atmosphere really impressed my friend & I. All of their meats were fresh, well tempered (not stale/straight out of the freezer). Condiment bar was self serve and had a wide selection to customize your sauce. Their veggies were also very fresh & the appetizers such as wings & the squid ink dumpling were AMAZING. Soft drinks are also included in the Premium AYCE price at $45/pp after tax. All of their waitstaff we interacted with were kind, patient, attentive, and helpful. Their seating layout is also notable-- each individual table was enclosed, it gave a more cozy/private feel rather than loud & overstimulating despite dining during peak hour. If I could critique even just one thing, it'd be the dessert options, almond pudding and ice jelly were a bit disappointing to end the meal with cuz they weren't great in our opinion, but not problematic enough for me to dock a star. Next time I'm craving hotpot, Daimaru will absolutely be at the top of my choice list moving forward!

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    5.0(1 review)
    110.2 km

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    3.9(215 reviews)
    45.7 kmChinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
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    Great hotpot experience. It was my first time having a hotpot at a restaurant. They were pretty…read moreclear from the beginning how things worked, so there are no surprises when it comes to payment (cash/debit only, and 15% service fee). Hotpot: I really like the diverse amount of hotpot broth options to choose from. Great amount of meat options, veggies and side dishes. The beef was decent quality. A great bonus that this place is fully halal. Definitely be more careful with the portions as it does get easy to order more than you expected. It was a good experience - wasn't anything too fancy in particular but great spot to go with friends. It wasn't too crowded during early afternoon hours on a weekend, so there was no need to make a reservation.

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    Chine Legendary Hot Pot & Noodles - Pleasant, Soothing Ambience.

    Pleasant, Soothing Ambience.

    Chine Legendary Hot Pot & Noodles
    Chine Legendary Hot Pot & Noodles

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    Liuyishou Hotpot Downtown Toronto

    4.0(129 reviews)
    46.0 kmChinatown, Alexandra Park, Downtown Core
    $$$

    Two of us rolled into this popular spot on a Wednesday evening wearing our stretchy pants ready to…read moreand eat were not disappointed! For me, this was my first time at a Liuyishou and it was quite the eye-opening experience. The selection of meats and veg to boil is impressive! Since my dining partner was well-versed in Sichuan hot pot I got to try some interesting items for the first time, like intestines and bull frog and had no problem with these novelty items since I had someone to recommend them and guide me through the process. She said some people will watch a clock and time some of the more sensitive items to make sure they don't overcook, although we didn't bother and focussed on stuffing our faces as quickly as possible. In addition to the free lemon water, we ordered a pitcher of Sapporo for $27 seemed a bit on the pricy side for a non-import brew. (Sapporo owns Sleeman which is in Guelph.) The ayce price for two was $66 (all prices without tax/tip) plus a two-flavour soup base was another $20 on top of that. So it was $153 with tax/tip for two of us. (Lunch is cheaper) For the two flavours of broth we had one super spicy Sichuan, and the other a milder bone broth one, which offered a nice contrast to try each broth with the various items. Since the atmosphere is bright and airy, without much for sophistication or decor, this would not be my first choice for a date night spot although the food is impressive, the vibe is not overly romantic and pretty basic. I can see now why it was not very busy that evening in May when we went with a price of over $150 for two, it was a good experience but you can do better for an intimate atmosphere at that price point.

    We tried to eat here on a Friday night; it was absolutely packed. Rather than having one hotpot to…read moreshare, we could only get a table with four separate warmer plates for our bowls, and the edge of our table was just dripping in someone else's soup. When we found out that it was $50/person, our group decided to bail. I would try it again though; I mean, it must be good if they managed to have a full house! Also weirdly, if you eat here enough, you can get things like gas money or a Hermès scarf. What? Never seen that in a restaurant before!

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    Liuyishou Hotpot Downtown Toronto - Liuyishou Hotpot - White Pepper Chicken Soup Broth

    Liuyishou Hotpot - White Pepper Chicken Soup Broth

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    Liuyishou Hotpot - Fresh Tofu & Vegetable Assortment

    Liuyishou Hotpot Downtown Toronto - Birthday "beef cake"

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