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| - So glad this place took over the former Beijing Dumplings location, further expanding the current Asian food domination in the Bay and Dundas W area. This is classic Chinese style hand-pulled noodles. The main menu item is beef noodles, but they do it well. For those who don't know the difference between this and Japanese ramen, Chinese noodles typically favour a clear broth instead of a heavy cloudy broth.
Come hungry: portions are large for the price. Most people will likely be full on a small or large (which is technically a medium because the next size is XL). Small is $7.99, large is $10.99, XL is $12.99. After deciding on the portion size, you get to choose the thickness of the noodles, and then the staff will ask if you want spicy (chilli oil) and/or the coriander and white pepper as garnishes. Each bowl of noodles comes with a few slices of beef and daikon (white radishes). Noodle consistency is chewy and springy in one continuous thread. You pay at the front when you're done your meal.
Appetizers are very traditional Chinese fare: Lanzhou Jam (beef slices in chilli oil), tea egg, and jellyfish in sesame oil. Those unfamilar with Chinese food may find the textures to be too oily or slimey (Chinese cuisine doesn't tend to have dry textured food and if anything is fried or dried, they like to douse it with sauce or accompany it with soup on the side).
Seating is limited to about 20-25 max because it's a small space (not as cramped as Japango but close though). However, service tends to be quick to improve table turnover for people to eat and run. There is usually a line-up at meal times (about 10-20 min wait when it's out the door), but if you make it in the door, you get to watch the chef pull the dough into noodles while you wait. They also offer takeout if you don't want to stay; they pack the soup and noodles separately well enough that it should avoid spillage if you have far to walk.
This place seems popular with people from all walks of life. Most importantly, you know it's authentic Chinese food because Chinese people themselves frequent this establishment (try comparing the ratio of Asians eating here to that of, say, Momofoku if you are wondering what is considered authentic Asian cuisine for good value).
It's a satisfying hot meal, especially since winter is coming. Gave it four stars because it isn't a place where you enjoy the atmosphere and sit leisurely to chat; it is best enjoyed as a eat and run.
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