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| - Usually I would refuse to believe that you can tell a New Yorker about Chinese cuisine, but as it turns out, I have been told. Being curious about Toronto's Chinatown and in the mood for some good Chinese food, we ventured over to Spadina Avenue and found New Ho King. All I can say is "wow." This place is excellent!
The menu is extensive and offers a familiar array of Chinese favorites including soups, meat dishes, dumplings and noodles. I ordered a spicy chicken with peanuts stir-fry, which may very well be the best Chinese dish I've ever had anywhere. It was fresh, had just the right amount of spice and the flavors were awesome. The portion was literally the size of my head, so dishes here could very easily be split, but at this price, it's fun to order a couple things and sample. My friend ordered the General Tso's Chicken (the dish by which I judge all Chinese restaurants), and it was like nothing I've had before. The sauce definitely tasted like it had cherry juice in it to me, and it was delicious.
The only odd thing about this place is that they charge $3.00 for a side of rice, but hey, the prices are all really low, so what can you do? The place is pretty cafeteria-like and brightly lit, but was crowded with actual Chinese people (good sign) and the service was super fast and friendly. Overall, highly recommended and I'm definitely looking forward to coming back here.
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