Tried this spot since it's close to home, and overall the food didn't disappoint. Service was…read moremostly good except they started cleaning before we even left which wasn't the best experience. Interior wasn't too fancy and I didn't have a problem with that. We started with the hot & sour soup which had huge portion, enough for 4-5 people. The flavor was decent, though it didn't have a lot of chicken pieces. Then we tried the spicy pork chop, which were hesitant to order but so glad we did because it was so good! Perfectly crispy with just the right amount of spice. The egg and shrimp fried rice was alright but could've used a bit more seasoning. The only real letdown was the chili fish. The pieces were overly crispy with too much batter and hardly any fish inside. I wouldn't recommend trying it. Ended the night with fortune cookies!

Greasy Spoon Traditional Chinese Restaurant. Accepts cash and Interac only (no tap). Food is good…read morequality. Staff were fairly busy when I went in so I was patient and had to wait my turn to order. Turnaround for food was fast and tasted great. Will return in the new year.

My boyfriend took me here for a birthday dinner and I could not have picked a better place myself…read more This place had incredible food and an amazing Hong-Kong diner ambience. We made a reservation for 5:15pm. This place is in a tucked away corner in Kensington market; you have to actually go in one of the stores and there's a long hallway that leads to the restaurant. This restaurant is quite hard to find by itself, but there was already a long line by the time we arrived (it opened at 5pm). Although my boyfriend said he was able to get a walk-in table a few weeks ago, I highly recommend getting a reservation prior. The inside has a quaint diner feel to it. We were seated on a long "bar" near the kitchen and it was nice to have a view of the cooking. One thing I noticed is that the lighting across the restaurant is quite dim, which made it a little hard to take pictures and also made me quite sleepy! We ordered the tasting menu which comprised 4 courses. We received a tofu amuse-bouche which was quite lovely. The first course was the bluefin tuna and the husband + wife beef, served with a side of rice. The beef was very well seasoned and a little spicy, which worked well with the rice. The tuna was nice as well. The real star of this course was the char siu donut, which had this amazing crisp exterior and a savoury pork filling. I did wish there was a little bit more filling, but the pastry and filling combo worked very well. The next course was a noddle dish, stuffed chicken wings, and grilled zucchini. I'm not a huge fan of zucchini but this one was nice enough. My favourite part was the chicken wings. It had so much flavour (the cilantro was a nice touch) and was quite substantial. I was using the noodles as a substitute for rice since the chicken wing flavour was quite intense, which was a good idea. The third course was the twice cooked pork, green beans, and fried rice. Although I thought this course was outshined by the other previous ones, it was still great. I particularly liked the seasoning of the pork (even though it was a little fatty for my taste). The fried rice was good and more of a muted flavour, which is good since it allowed the pork to shine. The last course, which was dessert, was actually my favourite. The french toast was amazing, one of the best desserts I've ever had in a restaurant. The sweet condensed milk sauce and the nutty toasty flavour of the black sesame french toast was an excellent combination. The ice cream had these corn chip bits that also elevated it. They put a candle on the side because it was my birthday! Overall, an amazing dinner. Usually, when I dine at these full course restaurants, the portions are too small and I leave feeling hungry still, but this was just the right amount of food. I highly recommend coming here if you want an elevated take on Chinese food, and you want great dessert.

Was in the Kensington area enjoying a summer weekend and remembered Sunny's was nearby. Came here…read moreto try the dessert since I've heard so many great things about it. Sunny's is located within a small hallway, look for a nostalgic hk style neon sign outside a non descript door. We were treated warmly and I advised the hostess I wanted to drop in quickly for their popular sesame dessert, and was promptly seated in their outdoor patio. They have a quaint and surprisingly quiet outside patio. We ordered the sesame French toast and it came out exactly how I imagined it. I request the oolong condensed milk on the side. It was a light and small treat for the afternoon. The sesame flavour wasn't overwhelming and the sweetness was just right.

Great food and good ambience. Been here 2 times and food is…read moregreat every time...... a must go place

Another northern Chinese food gem in Mississauga…read more The food is pretty authentic for someone who want to experience real back home northern Chinese food. Everything on the menu is good, there's no bad dish. However, just like most northern Chinese dishes, the food can be a bit oily, but the flavour and texture are top notch. If you can't speak Mandarin l, bring someone who can do you can communicate with the waiters for recommendations.

Loved all the food we ordered. Everything taste so great and texture was wonderful esp for the…read moregeneral tsao chicken. Would definitely come back here again. Great service too. Went here before our show at FirstOntarioCentre in Hamilton. Walking distance.

Compared to other dim sum restaurants in the GTA, Crystal Dynasty offers fair dim sum in terms of…read moretaste, quality, quantity and price. It's probably the best dim sum in the Hamilton region. There are several items that we usually order - shrimp steamed dumplings, steamed chives dumpling with shrimp, steamed rice noodle with shrimp, deep fried dumpling with assorted meat, pan fried bean curd, pan fried eggplant, salt and pepper deep fried eggplant, Singapore Fried Rice Noodles and Fried Noodle with Beef and Soya Sauce. The one disappointment was the steamed pork dumpling. The last time I ate there, there was a lot of gristle and parts of the dumpling were inedible. Previously, it was fine. I've had dinner there as well, but the flavours and 'wok hei' are fair and not quite up to expectations. The restaurant could use a fresh look and new carpet. Service is fair. It may be the most authentic Chinese food you'll find in Hamilton.

To dine at BAO is to encounter a lineage. The photographs that line the walls -- statesmen,…read moredignitaries, moments of quiet historical weight -- speak to a heritage that precedes the restaurant's arrival in Toronto's Chinatown and traces back to Goubuli, the celebrated Northern Chinese institution whose name has been synonymous with baozi craftsmanship for well over a century. This backstory alone is enough to recalibrate one's expectations before the first dish arrives. And the kitchen does not squander that inheritance. The Xiao Long Bao -- delicate, thinly pleated, their skins holding a generous reservoir of clear, fragrant broth -- display the kind of technical care that only sustained practice produces. The crabmeat and pork filling carries a pronounced, honest sweetness from the sea that lesser renditions routinely sacrifice to cost-cutting. The Peking duck arrives with ceremony: skin lacquered to a deep amber, shatteringly crisp, served alongside wrappers of remarkable thinness. The Kung Pao Chicken is a study in balance -- its heat bright and forward without overwhelming the underlying savour -- and the Beijing Shredded Pork, folded into soft pancakes with scallion and sweet bean sauce, is a composition of aching simplicity executed with confidence. The dining room itself projects a considered, unhurried opulence: white linens, elegant tableware, and an atmosphere that distinguishes itself meaningfully from the more utilitarian establishments in the surrounding neighbourhood. Service is attentive, if occasionally uneven, and the pricing reflects the ambition of the enterprise -- this is not a destination for the budget-conscious, though one could argue the quality merits the premium. An occasional tendency toward over-salting, noted across a handful of preparations, is the sole substantive caveat. But in the broader sweep of the experience, BAO is something genuinely rare in this city: a Northern Chinese table with institutional depth, cooking with conviction, and a story worth sitting still long enough to hear.

I went back here with a friend after noticing the new Dim Sum sign out front…read more (Oh, as a side note, since then my Sichuan spice buddy and I were fans of the duck necks, wings and duck heads sold out front on the sidewalk as well.) Back to the dim sum. I was impressed right off the bat, as to my delight, my new friend knew the staff at this place and they said hi as we came in which was great! The food was perfect, and what was most impressive was that the price was in line with the other greasy spoon dim sum places in the area here in west Chinatown. There's no need to be in a diner type joint with greasy floors and screaming kids around you when you can go here and have the same experience in a much nicer atmosphere! The decor is gorgeous, the staff has nice uniforms and the tables look awesome with upscale accoutrements, rather than disposable chop sticks and chipped chinaware. Look at my pics of the dim sum, as it was top notch!

We usually go to the Heartland location as it is closer to us but since we were in the area, we…read moredecided to come here instead. The restaurant is bigger and more organized than the other location. I like the decor and the clean environment. We ordered the fish noodle soup. There is a separate order sheet for this where you can select your broth, noodle, toppings and drinks for $16.50. My husband ordered the lo mein with beef tendon which is so reasonably priced. We also got the honey bbq pork (char siu) for additional protein. Food is very tasty as usual. You can't go wrong with anything you order at Congee Queen. The service was quick. Servers are okay friendly, typical level of service you would expect at a Chinese restaurant. Overall we had a great experience here and might actually like this location better!

Came here with the recommendation of a friend who visited earlier in April 2026…read more Food: overall 4/5 roast pork belly was excellent. Skin was crispy. Meat was not too fatty and too lean, just to our liking. Congee was excellent with good consistency. Rice and water wasn't separated after eating a few spoons. Pork with mushroom was tender but we wished there were more mushrooms. Lobster noodle has too much sauce but the lobster was fresh. Services: very typical. The staff would not come to your table unless you call them. Decoration: Nice inside. Spacious, clean, and welcoming.

Solid place for Chinese bbq meats and other associated food. Picked up some bbq to go, and also had…read moresome noodles and congee which was okay.

I always come here for lunch, the service is friendly, food is always amazing and price is super…read moreaffordable. A hole in the wall, ambiance is alway loud and festive kinda reminds me of my family lol. All their bbq items are delicious, tender, juicy never dry. Portions are also very generous. Their congees, shrimp noodle roll, salt and pepper wings, and rice dishes are also definitely worth a try as well

Delicious canto style chicken hotpot…read more Very solid pricing for the downtown area and the restaurant is well known to Chinese population in Toronto for its authentic taste. We ordered the black chicken hotpot and the soup was so fragrant an rich that even when they added more water it was still so tasteful. Don't expect much on the service side as it is ur typical canto restaurant with rushed and efficient service. However dishes came out so fast and tea and water filled every once in a while without asking.

The herbal chicken soup was excellent. Tastes like mom's. We also ordered two claypot rice and a…read moresteam green bass. Everything tasted great and the service was really good. They even scoop the fat off of the top of the herbal chicken soup. They also accept credit cards with no additional fee.