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    Peggy C.

    First time here, the atmosphere was great. Glad that they have anotber Chinese restaurant opened in this area. I ordered a fried rice noodle with beef and vegetables. The portion was pretty decent for the price. It also comes with a drink hot or cold, there's no additional charge if you opt for cold which is awesome as most places will charge $1 or more. The service was good. Will certainly come back to try their other dishes.

    Kathy M.

    Really good no frills noodle/congee restaurant. Came in on the weekend for lunch and it was packed. Lots of people waiting also for table during peak lunch hour. Ordered the seafood chow mein and it was filled with lots of shrimp, calamari and scallops. Also got their Szechuan beef and fried chicken wings. Both were also good and good portion size. Price is better than congee queen. If you get noodle or rice, you also get a free drink (milk tea/ lemon tea/ ovalatine) to make it an ice drink you add 50cents. Overall very reasonable price for good chinese food.

    Tom yum fish noodle
    Stephanie N.

    4.5 Small little restaurant but all the dishes I have tried so far are packed with flavour and portions are pretty good! Prices are reasonable as well. They have a lot of the traditional Chinese dishes and seasonal seafood stir fry specials. We really enjoy their fish broth noodles that come with two toppings, preset with some bean curd sticks, Napa cabbage, and mushrooms and your choice of noodle. It also comes with a drink! Their laksa is better than the Tom yum but their original fish soup base is good too if spicy is not your thing. Tables are decently spacious and everything feels very clean and new. Staff are friendly and food comes quick. There are often lines during busy hours so either come earlier or prepare to wait. Will be back for sure!!

    Daniel C.

    The selling point of this Chinese restaurant I would have to say is they have an enormous selection Chinese favourites. All the food is pretty good. Not spectacular but better than average. This place has something for everyone. Service was friendly and quick. I'd go again to try other dishes. Definitely a good place for family dinners.

    Salt and pepper fried squid. I forgot to take the photo at the start of the meal. This is the half remaining of the dish.
    Joy W.

    Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Ambience 2.5/5 ( family restaurant) Update: For a late lunch we had the Cantonese Chow Mein. It's one of our popular choices because the noodles are crispy and is topped with assorted meats and vegetables. The fish broth we selected is parsley with preserved egg, noodle-udon and toppings beef tendon and beef. As usual no wait for a table and ample parking right outside the restaurant. Our lunch for two included an iced lemon tea each.

    Scrambled egg with shrimp
    Lillian C.

    Finally had a chance to try this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. Though small, this restaurant has a really high quality in their food. The space is tightly packed so you should either got a bit earlier in the evening or call ahead to make reservations. The staff are very friendly and the price is decent as well. We ordered: Fried rice with chicken & salted fish - really liked this dish. I often find that places can be super stingy in the amount of salted fish they put in this dish but this was not the case. The amount of chicken and salted fish in this dish was perfect! Sweet and sour pork - the pieces of pork contained a good amount of meat and not just fat. Perfectly crunchy and meaty Scrambled egg with shrimp - this was SO good. The eggs were perfectly runny and not over cooked. Definitely one of my favourite dishes Will definitely be heading back again!

    the front of the restaurant
    Jennifer K.

    Welcome Star Chef Chinese Kitchen to the Markham's Greenborough neighborhood! The interior is modern, clean and spacious! Menu has the usual Cantonese items but what's makes their food better than the others is their fresh from the wok aroma! Stir Fried Rice Noodle with Beef - still wok hot when served! All the steam! - beef is tender and plentiful - bean sprouts still crunchy - great cooking skill! Red Bean Drink (free during afternoon tea hour) - sweet and perfectly cooked red bean - coconut cream as topping - drink like a slush! Perfect dessert! I will be back!

    Beef rice noodle dish
    Ryan L.

    I just had lunch here today. I was quite impressed. It's similar to congee queen type dishes but just taste better in my opinion . Place is very clean, lunch time was starting to get busy (always a good sign). Also if you pay cash 10% off. Now for the food. Didn't order much as it was a quick lunch. Ordered 2 dishes. First one was a rice noodle with beef and veggies . One of my staples, and they do it pretty good. Good amount of thin sliced beef some Gai Lan and noodles in a tasty sauce. Second dish was sweet and sour pork. Good pieces of pork, nice chunks, piping hot and so crispy (this was delicious). You also get big chunks of pineapple, peppers and onions. I didn't try it but maybe something I didn't know. Everyone was ordering a Cantonese chow mein. This had huge scallops and shrimps. Definitely gonna get it next time I am there. And yes I will be back. Maybe a new go to for canto food.

    Spicy and Pepper Salt Squid
    Charlie T.

    Star Chef is a relatively new Chinese restaurant in Markham. Apparently, opened by the same people behind Congee Queen. The food and menu is pretty similar. The only difference is this place is known for their Hand Shredded Chicken. I must say I can see why the Hand Shredded Chicken is their signature dish. This is a dish I never had before and I really enjoyed it a lot. It's sort of like hainanese chicken but with the bones and more flavour. The Spicy and Pepper Salt Squid was so crispy and seasoned just right. You can't go wrong with Sweet and Sour Pork. Nice and saucy. Deep fried to perfection and the sweet and sour sauce coats each chunk perfectly. Overall, I had an excellent experience. Food was great. Service was good. Got a table quick on a Friday night. Food came out fairly quick. I would recommend if you're in the area. The space is not too big and looks like your typical Chinese restaurant.

    Malay Laksa With Beef Brisket.
    Chay L.

    The restaurant serves wide variety of food from Hong Kong, Thai as well as Malaysian spicy food. We arrived just before the lunch crowd on a weekend. After we ordered the food, the crowd started coming in and the place is seemingly popular. In no time, there was a queue as the restaurant is filled wiry people. Ordered a Laksa which is a spicy curry-like soup that contains beef brisket, veg and mushroom. Flavourful and rich is how I would describe the laksa soup. The place is great for groups as well as families.

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    Elaine C.

    Another good find close to work. There is lots of seating and the service is pretty quick. We ordered a Laksa noodle and extra fried fish. The noodles were ok and the soup pretty good. There isn't as much toppings/flavour as their competitor but it's a good option for lunch.

    Shigei H.

    Visited Star Chef again after 6 months, this time we tried other dishes, portion size is small, but all 3 dishes we ordered were delicious. If they could increase the size a bit would be great.

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    Happy Valley Village

    4.5(34 reviews)
    10.1 kmMilliken, Scarborough

    The decoration is eye-catching and full of Northeast Chinese character. The space is styled like a…read morerustic village setting, with wooden booth structures, straw-thatched details, hanging dried corn and chili peppers, and red lanterns that instantly create a warm, festive atmosphere. The use of traditional elements, paper-cut window designs, red Spring Festival couplets, old-style newspaper wall coverings, and exposed brick adds a strong sense of nostalgia. It feels immersive and intentional, almost like stepping into a countryside home in Dongbei rather than a typical restaurant. The décor isn't fancy, but it's rich in cultural detail and warmth, perfectly matching the hearty, comforting style of Northeast Chinese cuisine. The space is unique and perfect for taking photos. The food here is very generous. We ordered the 4-person set with two side pots. Tomato Braised Beef Brisket and Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms and the portions were huge. Both pots arrived steaming hot and filled to the brim, clearly meant for sharing. The braised beef was rich and hearty, while the chicken pot was comforting and full of flavor, making it perfect for group dining or cold weather meals. Combined with the rustic, traditional décor, it really feels like authentic Northeast Chinese comfort food. The food and atmosphere were excellent, though the service was a bit lacking. Prices are reasonable for the generous portion sizes and the unique restaurant décor.

    Happy Valley Village Restaurant offers a genuinely unique and memorable culinary journey focused on…read moreauthentic Northeastern (Dongbei) Chinese cuisine. The highlight is the Iron Pot Stew (Tie Guo Dun), an interactive, communal dining experience where a massive iron pot is integrated directly into your table. Diners gather around as meats, seafood, and vegetables simmer in a rich, flavorful broth, filling the air with enticing aromas. Beyond the immersive stew, the restaurant shines with large portions of classic Dongbei dishes and flawless, homemade dumplings. The rustic, nostalgic decor successfully transports guests to a traditional Chinese village setting, enhancing the meal's authenticity. Service is attentive, with staff expertly managing the stew and adding fresh cornbread dough to the pot's sides, which steams to perfection. Happy Valley Village is a must-try for groups seeking great value, a festive atmosphere, and an incredibly satisfying and novel way to share a meal

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    Happy Valley Village - Stir-Fried Eggplant, Potato, Pepper ($13.98)

    Stir-Fried Eggplant, Potato, Pepper ($13.98)

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    J&Y Chinese Cuisine - Pan Fried Beef Tenderloin in Canto Style,

    J&Y Chinese Cuisine

    4.2(40 reviews)
    16.8 kmBayview Village

    Cantonese food is my favorite cuisine and of all the restaurants I visited in Toronto this year,…read morethis was the most memorable. I wanted to try Peking Duck and got clued into J&Y as one of the best options to try which did not disappoint. The Peking Duck was so tender, so flavorful and so wonderfully succulent. It was perfectly prepared and sliced with the fat rendered and thinly sliced. The wraps were not the monstrous steamed buns but traditional translucent wraps which are super thin, soft and pliable. Scallions, cucumber, hoisin sauce completed each wrap which highlighted the duck. Definitely the best traditional Peking Duck preparation I've had in a very very long time. The remains of the duck were used for make a duck fried rice and duck soup, again both were amazing. It takes a certain skill to make fried rice cleanly without an excessive oily coating on each grain of rice. This was one of the best fried rices I've ever had! No gratuitous mushy frozen peas needlessly added either. Well seasoned fried pork ribs and veggies completed the courses I had, everything was truly wonderful and I hope to revisit again.

    We went there for a birthday celebration on the weekend, the service was quite poor- we were…read moremissing a place setting, asked for it 4 times before they gave it to us. We also told them we were missing a chair, they never addressed it and we ended up having to get the chair ourself. We ordered the combo dinner for 10 people for $650, there were 10 adults and 2 small kids aged 3 and 1, the restaurant added $12 for goby fish which was already on the combo menu, $14 for supposedly bigger lobsters, the restaurant suggested we order an extra set of wraps for Peking duck, but there was so little duck skin and meat that we couldn't finish using up the wraps; we asked for 2 extra bowls of red bean soup which never came! Btw the red bean soup was so seriously diluted! Overall poor service and too much upselling by restaurant made for a bad experience

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    J&Y Chinese Cuisine - Half Crispy Chicken w/ Garlic

    Half Crispy Chicken w/ Garlic

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    He Bei Chinese Cuisine - Cross-section of my chive and pork dumpling. Juicy!

    He Bei Chinese Cuisine

    4.5(4 reviews)
    11.1 kmMilliken, Scarborough

    Tips: - This eatery is on Fantuan…read more - The food is excellent! - Be careful if you have food with sauce. The lid on my shredded potato salad wasn't on properly and the sauce leaked through my Fantuan bag. The food gets five stars. Sadly, the lid on my potato salad wasn't securely on the container. I had my food in my insulated bag, so the sauce leaked into the Fantuan bag and my insulated bag. Luckily, my car was fine. As a result, my rating is four stars. I wanted to try a new eatery. I looked at my Fantuan app and noticed He Bei Chinese Cuisine. It had dumplings and snacks that I enjoy, so I said yes to placing a dinner order from this eatery. I ordered these items: - Pork and chive steamed dumplings (large has 14 dumplings) - Tea eggs - Shredded potato salad On Fantuan, when you purchase $15 worth of food, you get the shredded potato salad for a cent. Deal! After placing my order near my home, I drove over to this eatery. The drive was ten minutes. I was given an estimated time of fifteen minutes. It was ready in ten minutes. I had no problem finding this eatery. There was plenty of parking. I pulled into a spot and walked in. I saw the Yubu sign. My heart sank, as I loved the Korean tofu pockets from this joint. I liked seeing places to sit down and eat at He Bei. Nice! A woman behind the counter came over. I said that I had a Fantuan order. She talked to me in Mandarin. I don't understand it, but we were fine communicating with each other in our languages. She pointed out the blue Fantuan bag on the table behind me. I thanked her and wished her a nice day. She said thanks right back. I put my food in my insulated bag. With the leak, I managed to launder the Fantuan bag and clean my insulated bag. After I cleaned up, I had dinner at home. The food was amazing and filling! I loved the shredded potato salad. Sure, a lot of the sesame-soy sauce was gone. However, it tasted yummy. It was worth the cent! The steamed pork and chive dumplings were so good. I didn't dunk them in soy sauce. The filling had so much moisture that I felt like I was eating soup dumplings. The filling had yummy flavour and the dumplings were steamed to perfection. Excellent! You can buy frozen dumplings from this place. I'll need to do it. The tea eggs were the perfect snack while streaming hockey games. I peeled the shells off both of them. The eggs were cracked to allow the amazing soy-based sauce to marinate and get into the eggs. Delicious! I'm a fan. I'll take a closer look at the lids on my food next time. I'm glad that I put food in my insulated bag. It saved cleaning my car's upholstery! (59)

    Hidden gem! Authentic Hebei cuisine, Northern Chinese dishes. Feels like home. All dishes are made…read morefresh to order. Friendly and welcoming owner. Homemade delicious taste. Tasty dumplings are the best! Small cozy spot with a only a few tables so it's better to surprise your family and friends by ordering delivery from here, or pickup to go and eat it soon afterwards. Buns are super fresh. So many dishes to choose from like Signature Rice Noodles, Signature Pork Knuckle Rice, or Pig Trotters and Pork Intestine Rice. Braised Delicacies like Braised Pork Elbow, Braised Pork Ear, Spicy Beef Noodles, Chive Pockets. Cold Dishes like Shredded Potato Salad, Shredded Tofu Salad, and Shredded Kelp Salad. Fresh Handmade Dumplings and Handmade Beef Pancakes. Breakfast set combo (4 Pork & Cabbage Buns + 1 Tea Egg + Unsweetened Soy Milk) Pork & Chive dumplings* (14 pcs) Shredded Pork Bun* (Roujiamo) Green Onion Pancakes*

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    He Bei Chinese Cuisine - Interior. It takes over from where Yubu was.

    Interior. It takes over from where Yubu was.

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    Cross-section of my tea egg

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    Chef 88 - Chef 88 Sifu

    Chef 88

    3.7(83 reviews)
    9.9 kmMilliken, Scarborough
    $$

    Went since they were open until 1 am. Food was ok. Singapore noodles were the highlight of the…read moredishes. The beef and pork were ok too. Would go again if looking for a late night spot.

    We came as a party of 2 for a super early dinner (5pm) on a weekend. The restaurant had…read moreapproximately 5 other parties/tables during our 1ish hour there, with people occasionally dropping in for take-out. Since this Chef 88 is opened until 1am, I think this place will get busier as the night progresses. We weren't super hungry as well ate something for tea time. So we ordered Maggi Lobster (~3lbs) for $34/lb, and stir fried beef with Chinese broccoli (gai lan). The lobster was cooked perfectly, with the Maggi sauce not being too salty. They definitely gave us all the pieces of the 3lbs lobster. The gai lan had a bitter aftertaste, which is common for this vegetable. I wished they had a way to get rid of that. They were generous with the amount of beef and was well marinated. The cut wasn't that great, but that is to be expected. I don't think they added much MSG or at least used good quality ones, as we did not feel overly thirsty later in the evening. They give free daily soup and dessert. What we were most impressive was with the service. The waiters were very attentive, changing our plates twice during our 1ish hour meal. The also gave us wet wipes and more napkins without us requesting it. They even offered us additional soup, which we declined as we were quite full.

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    Chef 88
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    Congee Wong

    Congee Wong

    3.9(248 reviews)
    14.8 km
    $$

    Overall this place deserves 5 stars. It usually doesn't disappoint…read more I've been coming here for literally over 30 years. And the food is top notch. But I gave it 4 stars because of the experience yesterday. The food was substandard on this visit. I ordered 1. Jumbo seafood congee (taste was bland) 2. Grouper and tofu hot pot (best of all 4) 3. Black bean and beef Hofun (seriously lacking in quality) 4. Chinese dough fritters (awesome as always) I would say I was 50% satisfied with the meal. But I will be back as I said this place hardly disappoints and Even with this experience it's still an easy recommendation to come here I hope next time the quality is up to their old 30 year standards.

    Congee Wong is a nostalgic, unassuming neighborhood institution that I am glad is still around to…read moredish out bowls of comforting rice porridge. My childhood fave was the familiar taste of century egg and shredded pork congee which we often ate with 油条 a freshly fried dough. B17 - Shredded Pork & Preserved Egg Congee. Good value. Fast service. Always tasty. Congee Wong is generous with their soup ingredients compared to other congee restaurants. Popo and Gunggung's favourite soup was D9 - Shrimp Dumpling Noodle in Soup. Rice noodles were made right and they were not overcooked. They preferred it with a bit of gai lan. P72 - Vegetable with Oyster Sauce. The veggies were slightly overcooked but still edible. This establishment has been here for years. Some people might find the decor outdated but it holds special memories to many of us patrons.

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    Congee Wong - Look at entrance from seated back corner

    Look at entrance from seated back corner

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    Congee Wong

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    New Century Restaurant

    4.1(77 reviews)
    10.6 km

    Today, tried a newly renovated place for lunch (dim sum), let me tell you this, it was a real…read moredisappointment. When they provided with a table it was right next to an exterior door, with people going in and out. The was a cold draft, we even had to tell the hostess/manager, if they could provide a divider to divert the draft from hitting our table. We ordered 9 dim sum dishes, one be Roasted Pig Mixed Cold Jellyfish, which was $23.80. I had the idea that it would be a fair portion. When it came, I was shocked, it was only 6 pieces of Roasted Pig. When I spoke with the manager about the portion size, he commented "for that price it is fair". There was not apologies and walked away, nor was it written on the menu. If I had known it was only 6 pieces (size of your index and middle finger put together). I would not have ordered it. If you want to have Roasted Pig, you can get better deals else where. Also, ordered Marinated Chicken Feet for $13.98, when it came to table, it was also a disappointment, part of the chicken feet was dark in colour, not even sure if it was even edible or not. Another dim sum dish that I have order was the steamed chicken with fish maw. The chicken was okay, but there was only two small pieces of fish maw, (the size of each piece was 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch). The order 6 dim sum dishes that was order was mediocre, tasted better from other Dim Sum restaurant. When I received the bill for the meal it came out to be $119.50, they even had included the tip. They didn't even give me an option weather a tip was even worthy. I will definitely not be returning to this place. I definitely do not recommend anyone to come to this restaurant. I would consider blacklisting this restaurant. It's simply deceiving customers. 今天去一家新裝修的點心店吃午飯,真是太失望了。他們為我們安排的桌子緊鄰外門,進進出出的人絡繹不絕。冷風直吹,我們甚至得跟領位員/經理說能不能加個隔板擋風。我們點了九道點心,其中一道是烤乳豬配涼拌海蜇,價格是23.8美元。我以為分量應該挺足的。結果端上來的時候,我大吃一驚,烤乳豬隻有六塊!我跟經理說了分量的問題,他居然說「這個價錢算合理」。他既沒有道歉,也沒有在菜單上寫明,就直接走開了。如果我知道只有六塊(大概食指和中指並排那麼大),我肯定不會點這道菜。想吃烤乳豬的話,去別的地方一定能找到更划算的。我還點了13.98美元醃漬的雞爪,端上來後也很失望,雞爪有一部分顏色發黑,我甚至懷疑它能不能吃。我點的另一道點心是魚肚蒸雞,雞肉還可以,但是魚肚只有兩小塊(每塊只有半英寸見方)。我點的這六道點心味道平平,不如其他點心店的好吃。結帳時,帳單竟然高達119.50美元,還包含了小費。他們甚至都沒問我是否該給小費。我絕對不會再來這家店了。我絕對不推薦任何人來這家餐廳。我會考慮把這家餐廳封鎖。他們簡直就是在欺騙顧客。

    New Century will feed a large group. Their lobster, Dungeness crab, and sea bass combo for eight…read more($798) would satisfy ten or twelve. The individual New Century slow boiled soup is hardest to share but secure some empty bowls and you can divide the hefty portion. In the winter, there's a silkiness to the piping hot consommé that sooths a dry throat and has an umami essence infused with abalone, ginseng, and pork. There's plenty to choose from in the house signature combo platter including roasted duck, soy sauce chicken, BBQ pork, pork slices, and seaweed salad. Saving my stomach for the later dishes, I had a taste of the duck (a good start with crispy skin) and BBQ pork (satisfactory and well flavoured). With the generous portion of chicken in the combo platter, the slow cooked chicken with abalone broth seemed like overkill. I've never been a huge fan of this dish that's served cold since I prefer chicken hot. Still, I understand it's the jelly layer between the skin and meat that people enjoy. And to be fair, the chicken was tender, and New Century certainly didn't skimp on the ginger and scallion oil. For those who tend to fill-up before the "main dishes", the stars of the combo arrive mid-meal. The stir-fried Vancouver crabs with silver fish in HK style spicy sauce needs to be eaten at arrival as the crunchy coating is best straight from the fryer. And despite not looking spicy, the dish has a light heat that permeates in the background. Additionally, the crab was fresh and meaty, cooked well so it remained delicately flakey. The amount of sweet and sticky sauce used in the stir-fried lobsters with scallion in Maggie sauce was well balanced, lightly covering the crustaceans. Both lobsters were substantial; even after eating many pieces, we still had plenty of leftovers. This is a long review head to Gastro World for the rest.

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    New Century Restaurant - Steamed Chicken Feet

    Steamed Chicken Feet

    New Century Restaurant - Steamed Diced Pork with Black Truffle Rice Roll

    Steamed Diced Pork with Black Truffle Rice Roll

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    Fish With You

    Fish With You

    4.3(15 reviews)
    9.0 kmBrown's Corners

    My friend and I were wandering around FMP trying to decide what to eat when we came across Fish…read moreWith You's November "Black Friday" deal, where for $49.99 you get 2 regular size sauerkraut fish soups pre-upgraded to snakehead, 1 half-and-half snack, and any 2 drinks. If you break it down, it's actually such a good deal: the snakehead upgrade is usually +$3 each and their handcrafted drinks run around $6. No extra charge for any of that with this combo, so... why not? I got the scallion pickled cabbage fish soup (mild spice) and my friend went for the Laotan boiled fish (a bit spicier). For the snack, we picked half Taiwanese sausage and half glutinous rice cake to get both savoury and dessert vibes. When the bowls came out, they looked huge, but the portion was kinda deceiving... it's a very wide, shallow bowl, so the amount of actual soup wasn't as generous as it looked. For a fish soup restaurant, I definitely expected a deeper bowl. But the fish itself was fresh with that nice bouncy texture, plus vermicelli and a solid amount of pickled veggies. They also have a self-serve rice station with both white rice and multigrain rice. The rice cookers even have little signs showing when a new batch is cooking, which I thought was cute and convenient. Overall, flavour wise, it was solid and the promo made it worth the visit. But I am not sure if I'd come back again.

    New sauerkraut fish soup spot in Markham…read more A chain from asia that has finally made it's way to Markham. They are known for their sauerkraut fish soup that comes with unlimited self serve rice on the side. Servers were attentive, spacing of the seating and tables were tight. Often times people kept brushing up against my chair while getting up to go get their rounds of rice. Although not a deal breaker, was annoying while trying to enjoy your food. The portions are big enough for 2 if you get a large, but since it was our first time we wanted to try 2 different soups. Here's what we got: Chicken wings 4/5 - Came out raw the first time after we bit into it. But quickly flagged a server to let them know how this issue. They brought us a new one shortly after that was perfectly cooked, juicy and crispy on the outside. Laotan boiled fish with pickled cabbage and chili 4/5 - Their number one classic so we had to try. It's sour and spicy with the right amount of kick to it. Basa fish filets were also tasty. Came out luke warm. Princess's tomato fish 4/5 - Packed with tomato flavour. Savoury and paired well with the basa fish filet. Came with bean curd noodles as well. Came out luke warm. Easily would be a five star review if both soups that we got came out piping hot rather than lukewarm. Regardless, a great spot for a quick in and out meal.

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    Fish With You - The spread for 5 people

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    The spread for 5 people

    Nian Yi Kuai Zi - Beer duck

    Nian Yi Kuai Zi

    4.3(26 reviews)
    11.8 km

    Really liked the "jiang hu" style decor - felt like eating at a local inn in the Song Dynasty…read more Sweet & Sour Crispy Pork Strips: Loved it. Meaty pork strips coated with thin batter, each piece is wrapped in a glossy sauce and sprinkled with white sesame. Perfect dish to go with rice. Double Cooked Pork Slices: Classic Sichuan-style dish. The pork belly is first boiled, then stir-fried again with chili bean paste and green bell pepper. Very flavorful and savoury, another great dish to go with rice. Soy Sauce Fried Rice: One of my fav childhood dishes, and they delivered very well. It's such a huge portion that we could only finish it in two days. Service was great, considerate and friendly. They even pour water for you before you sit down and pack up the leftovers for you after you finish. You might have to wait if you don't have a reservation, but the turnaround is pretty fast. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 5/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 5/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 5/5 OVERALL - 5

    If you like spice this is the place for you. Located at the commerce gate complex there is…read moretypically a wait to get a table here. Wait list is old school...someone writes your name and number in a notebook and you are called when your table is ready. The interior is reminiscent of the old school taverns you see in those old Chinese movies where the traveller has spent days walking or on a horse and comes upon a tavern where the interior is all wooden tables and benches. Dining style and dishes are all family style. You order a couple of dishes and then add rice. Spice level can be adjusted and even at 'less' the heat level was high. Definitely generous use of Szechwan peppercorns! Food is very flavourful and depending on preference some might find the oil level high. The clientele is mainly Mandarin speaking and if you are Asian they will immediately communicate in Mandarin with you but I did see the staff switch to English where needed. Service was patient and attentive.

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    Nian Yi Kuai Zi - Seating

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    Nian Yi Kuai Zi - The rustic decor.

    The rustic decor.

    Nian Yi Kuai Zi - Inside decor is quite good, the passage way is spacious.

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    Inside decor is quite good, the passage way is spacious.

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