Recommendation for a Chinese Restaurant

[Don Draper]

PF Changs and Cynthias lol you mean white food?

nothing on Yonge that is good.. just head up to Markham/Richmond Hill area or Chinatown

Firstly, LKD is absolutely correct. I've yet to find any good Chinese food in the downtown core. Either of the two Chinese neighborhoods have nothing to offer. Seldom is anyone willing to go up to Markham or Richmond Hill where you might be the only 'Round Eye' in the place therefore knowing that you hit the right spot.

Chinatown, go to Lee Garden

Lee Garden is simply ghastly. Awful, bland, forgettable Cantonese (I much prefer Szechuan) menu that makes you think you might as well have ordered from Ho Lee Chow. If you're stuck and have nowhere else to go, you might as well to 'King's Noodle' across the street but keep in mind that it is more of a cafeteria than a restaurant. A couple of complimentary dinners must have bought all those 'Toronto Life' plaques on the wall because the old adage clearly applies: In the country of the blind the One Eyed Man is King.

 

[vinnie_vespa]

The best place I've been too is Hong Shing. on Dundas between University and Bay on the south side. Not much to look at, the food is great. Too bad Mr Pong's isn't around anymore!

 

[checks]

Authentic chinese food. Where in richmond hill?

Golden Regency at Pacific Mall.

 

[Samurai Joey]

One of my friends (who is originally from Nanjing, China) had suggested Bright Pearl restaurant in Chinatown for authentic Shanghai-style cuisine. From what I've read online, the restaurant had been closed down for 2 years (for reasons that aren't entirely clear), but has reopened under new management as Gold Diamond restaurant.

http://www.nowtoronto.com/food/story.cfm?content=187617

Please note that I have not actually eaten at the restaurant (under either name). Perhaps one of you fellow TERB members may have tried there?

 

[good to go]

I just love Asian Legend, the food is so fresh and it is not canadianised.

 

[richaceg]

asking for a good chinese resto is like asking a good asian MP.

 

[r_s426]

Things to look for:
1) Regional specialty, a good chinese restaurant will specilize in one region's cuisine and not a mish mash of different styles.
2) Menu items, if you see silly things like "chicken balls", "sweet 'n sour pork" and "spring rolls"... leave. This is westernized chinese food.
3) People, if it's not packed with mostly Chinese diners screaming at one another... leave. Chinese people get very loud when they're enjoying good food. LOL

You forgot a rule:
4) The customer service at an authentic place is usually either indifferent, abysmal and non-existent by western standards. LOL

 

[dketroop]

A bit pricy but Wah Sing is awesome

 

[theycallmebruce]

You forgot a rule:
4) The customer service at an authentic place is usually either indifferent, abysmal and non-existent by western standards. LOL

you might wanna try House of Gourmet..does fit most of the criteria

 

[r_u_n_v_us]

A bit pricy but Wah Sing is awesome

+1

Can't go wrong with their Lobster special!!!