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

Chilli chicken is a must have! The spicy fried rice was 6.5/10. Hakka noodles were 7.2/10…read more Theres is no dine in option Overall 7/10

Go to spot in Scarborough for Hakka food. Great value, fast service. Great variety on the menu with…read moreboth spicy and non spicy options.

Very cozy little baozi spot, run by a warm and welcoming lady from Shandong. The vibe feels very…read morehomey, and you won't feel out of place even if you come alone. Tried the handmade baozi along with shredded potato stir-fry and the cold pig ear & cucumber salad -- everything tasted authentic, with true Northern Chinese flavors. Seating is very limited (the biggest table fits only 4), but definitely worth visiting if you want a comforting, homemade-style meal.

Returned, and HAPPY!! Today we were here for eat-in, so ready to try new food items!!! We trust…read morethis place from our past experiences. We arrived around 1pm on Saturday, and this place was full. They have only 5-6 tables. We were lucky to get our table in a few minutes, but even after we were seated, until we leave - there were customers/food delivery persons constantly in-and-out. We had: B12. Pork with Crab Meat Steamed Bun D7: Pork and Celery Dumpling (boiled) P1: Pan fried pot stickers N3: Braised beef brisket noodles C11: Black fungus in vinegar sauce Food came fast, and our small table got full of food!! EVERYTHING was great. I love the wrapper of each dumplings, each has own "wheat-y flavor" itself. Each dumpling wrapper hits a perfect thickness/thinness. And they were flawlessly/carefully cooked - boiled/steamed to achieve soft and chewy texture, pan fried to execute crispy, soft and chewy texture. The each filling hits perfect seasoning balance - and juicy! Delicious! B12 Crab XLB & P1 Pot stickers are the must-order items. If you don't know which dumpling to try, then I highly recommend D7 (Celery and Pork, boiled). Juicy with this refreshing crunchy celery texture and gentle grassy aroma. Full of juice! Careful :) N3 noodle was also tasty and generous. The noodle texture was chewy and had a nice bite. A LOT of meat pieces. Last but not the least - C11, black fungus was soooo refreshing. Every bite was enjoyable. Very mildly seasoned with vinegar based dressing and garlic, mixed with freshly chopped coriander. Simple and delicate, showing their culinary confidence. I will come back, I cannot wait to try other dumplings!

Visited here for dim sum to try their early bird special all week 9am-11am all large, medium and…read moresmall dim sum items for $5.20. Tea fee is $2.50 per person. Steamed shrimp dumpling was decent and shrimp was fresh. Snow pea shoots & shrimp rice rolls was expected yummy. Rice rolls were smooth and transparent. Batter mixture was nicely made. Signature bbq bun was is the average flavour as well as the glutinous sticky rice wrapped with lotus leaf. Radish cake was a bit small and the pastry puff was a bit dense imo. They have 3 private rooms for parties and gathering. Modern, contemporary and bright interior design. Food was okay. Overall an average dim sum place.

Compared to the same in Richmond Hill and Markham, Scarborough dimsum spots are always cheaper and…read moretastier. But I do think Dragon View is one of the better spots in Scarborough. While parking isn't the greatest (most parking is at the back, shared with a supermarket), there isn't usually a wait here which I appreciate. Their BBQ pork with noodles is only $12! A steal even compared to most BBQ places, and it tastes great. Not dry at all. The other dimsum items, even the staples like har gao (shrimp dumplings) and BBQ pork buns were good. I do wish they had more variety but most dimsum places are the same anyway. Not sure if it was because we were seated in their basement, but service was very good, unlike other spots. There was one dedicated staff member who came by often and was very helpful and funny. She was so approachable and our table even had a few short casual conversations. This is definitely one of my top 5 at the moment, and my family's current go-to.

When there were no Hakka restaurants in GTA, this was amongst the very few that we visited almost…read morethree decades ago. While in the area we decided to stop by with family to see how it now stands up to 100s new Hakka restaurants. The owners have changed for sure since then. The inside is still the same as I remember with new table and chairs. Still clean and tidy. The service is still good. The owner/manager gives to personal service and answered all of our ingredient questions. Our taste buds have evolved and the competitors are feeding us dishes that are more amplified than the ones we got here. Our favourite Manchurian Pakorra in gravy was OK. Not bad, but the pakoras were to big and just doughy. The gravy again OK. The Tofu Chilli not hugely spicy and felt under seasoned to us. The Fried Rice was again very plain. Noodles were OK and the same goes for Szechuan Mixed Veggies. Felt as if we are eating at a traditional Chinese restaurant rather than Indian style Hakka restaurant.

Oh my goodness. Who knew I needed this in my life? Well, I did. Look, I began thinking that maybe I…read morehad no idea what chow mein was. I have bisoted several establishments in Phoenix and always seem to get lo mein noodles when I order chow mein. We wandered in a bit later in the evening and placed an order. I was so happy to see so many veggie options to choose from. I decided upon the Manchurian Vegetable Chow Mein and I am so glad I did. No joke, I munched on it for 3 days. The vinegar & chilli was used on day 3 and I wish I wasn't so terrified of it on da 1 because man, did it amp it up! I also had a veggie spring roll which was good, but nothing to write here about. Ma went back 2 more times after our visit and thoroughly enjoyed her dishes. Will I be back? When I am back in town and so long as they're open and around, absolutely I will be back. It was everything I needed on my first day back "home". Packed full of flavor, yum!

It's been a long time since I've been to The Royal Chinese Restaurant at Birchmount and Sheppard so…read morethis visit was way overdue. The place was packed when we arrived on a cold snowy evening. it was so packed, we had to park next door and wait for a table to be cleared. Business is good! Our delicious meal included the following: - Complimentary House Soup - Pork Chops with Chili and Salt - Beef with Ginger and Green Onion Hot Plate - Yang Chow Fried Rice - Cantonese Chow Mein - Beef Tenderloin Chinese Steak - Deep Fried Squid with Chili and Salt - Snow Peas Leaf with Garlic - Oranges and Fortune Cookies We finished every scrap and it was absolutely delicious! The service was excellent. If I lived closer, I would definitely be a regular here. Check it out! Kung Hei Fat Choi Year of the Snake

Another awesome dinner here at this restaurant again. The service is fast and no nonsense but they…read moreare friendly. It's busy and commonly has a line around dinner time so come early. Parking can be chaotic as well as there's not enough space for all the restaurants/stores - again, come early or park further and walk. Food: Soup - seafood soup was delicious, came out piping hot. Deep fried oyster - huge oysters! Very fresh and delicious. Batter is light and crispy, oyster had good flavor and giant pieces. Steamed fish - fresh from the tank and you can taste it! Garnished perfectly. Lobster - also very fresh and lots of meat. Chicken - felt like we got a massive chicken as the plate was huge. Nice and tender with good flavor on the skin. Pea sprouts and mushrooms - very fresh, no "old" or "hard" pieces. The 3 types of mushroom was also really nice contrast to the pea sprouts. Everything cooked well. Pork chop - has a sweet glaze and is deep fried nicely. Shrimp and scallops with celery and beans - the seafood and scallops were cooked well, as were the celery and beans. Crispy vegetables with tender shrimp and scallop. Price: Reasonable (maybe even in the low end) for all the food and quality you get.

This place is SO good. My household and I have made this one of our go-to places for takeout night…read more We've never been disappointed. We've slowly bounced our way around the menu, and every single thing we've ordered has been delicious. Staff are lovely, good prices, great food. Absolutely recommend!

Great food, we ordered the sesame beef, Bombay fish, special fried rice, cucumber salad and egg…read morerolls. Everything was fresh and delicious, friendly service, take-out. Zero complaints.

Chinese Feast Restaurant is a popular takeout shop, well known for their fried chicken steak,…read morechicken wings, fried squid, chili chicken, spring rolls with plum sauce, chicken balls and shrimp in lobster sauce. Great value for money. Better than Congee Queen. Delivery is available on DoorDash. They are nice to keep in mind for ordering large size party trays in advance for birthday parties and celebrations. This visit we tried their Crab Corn Soup. It was flavourful and a delicious choice. The large size was a good choice to share amongst a small family. It packed a lot of proteins like swirls of eggs and chunks of crab. The Chow Mein did not disappoint. It was perfectly balanced with a good amount of crispy noodles, toppings and tasty sauce. We devoured the Sweet and Sour Fish! Our family really likes the taste of food here. Staff are accommodating and friendly with good customer service!

Decided to try Chinese Feast as was craving the chicken from dragon centre. The chicken steak was…read moredelicious.

+.5 for service This…read morewas strange to find. It's at the back of a commercial lot where you'll find a seniors residence, and the restaurant is inside the residence on the ground floor. I'm not very familiar with Hakka food, but my parents told me Vintage Garden is operated by the folks who formerly operated Oriental Gourmet in Markham. I've been to that location before and liked the food options that they had. We were with our relatives for dinner on New Years Day, totaling 6 in our party. We had the stir fried lobster, crispy duck, sweet and sour pork. These were all very flavourful. My parents also pre-ordered the diced mushroom and chicken in egg white wrap, which unfortunately was a bit bland. For dessert we ordered the crystal dumplings, which I also believed was a bit bland. My guess is the blandness is to deal with the general clientele here, which leans older age. My parents and relatives all seem to enjoy it overall.

Vintage Garden isn't the easiest to find. If you're heading to the establishment from the south,…read moremost likely you'll be directed onto the 404 North to exit at Finch, then perhaps through Gordon Baker Road through a commercial complex, eventually hitting Victoria Park where your GPS may tell you to turn right, but just go straight through the traffic lights into what looks like an apartment complex. It looks like you're lost, but you're in the right place as the restaurant is located at the bottom of a retirement community. Their signage leads you to the south side of the building, but it's mismarked. Instead, head to the busier north end instead where Vintage Garden's entrance is found. While I don't enjoy offal, I nevertheless sampled the broth and vegetables in the pig tripe, preserved vegetable, ginger and peppercorn soup ($14), a signature Chiu Chow dish. The strong spicy hit of ginger and pepper is great for clearing the throat and does the work of those gingery immunity shots. I prefer the Chiu Chow style oyster and minced pork with rice in soup ($12.50 for regular (pictured) or $21.50 for large), that borders between broth and congee. In this case, the rice is added with all the other ingredients so doesn't break down. Rather it soaks in the broth that is teeming with pork and seafood flavours. Located near the coast, the Chaozhou region cultivates a lot of oysters, so you'll find the ingredient in a lot of menus. Another common dish is the homestyle fried oysters egg omelette ($23), which at Vintage Garden is simply prepared with tons of oysters, green onions, and egg that's just cooked through, so it's still jelly-like in the centre. Use the dipping sauce sparingly as it's a VERY salty fish sauce. Other popular items include daa laang which are marinated items served hot or cold. My family thoroughly enjoyed the Chiu Chow style marinated intestine ($18.95), which given my aversion to offal I passed on. But I had my fill of the Chiu Yueng style marinated duck ($21.95 for a half order). Despite its disheveled appearance, the duck was steeped in flavours, especially the slices of deep-fried tofu on the bottom that soak up the braising liquid. This is a long review for the rest head to Gastro World.

Great place for delicious authentic dim sum midtown. Before 11am Mon to Fri, all small, medium and…read morelarge plates are $5.80 (cash only). Good for chats or gatherings. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5

Tasty food that was very well presented, and heaping portions. We ordered way too much!…read more As others have mentioned, the service isn't very top notch for what is considered a classier establishment. They are rushed and toss plates around and see like they don't actually want to take your order haha. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere, though the front half and back half look very different. Front is more tasteful and modern while back is older school, not sure why! Bathroom is large and clean and snazzy!