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| - Toronto is home to many noodle and ramen places and Chinatown is no exception! Fudao noodle house features a very simple menu with soup bases and add-ons on the front and appetizers/snacks/drinks on the back. If you're a fan of free refills on noodles and customizing you dishes then this place is perfect for you. Here's a rundown of my experience:
Food:
To start, we ordered the Spicy Duck Tongue and Cold Cut Chicken with Chili Sauce after it was recommended by the server. Duck tongue is never my thing so I tried a little bit of it to taste and was impressed by the seasoning on the tongue. The tongues were sitting on a bed of seaweed, which complemented the sweet and slightly spicy tongues well. The cold cut chicken was definitely a banger as it was extremely tender, the sauce was very flavourful, and all around, was a pleasant experience to eat while enjoying some hot noodle soup. While it did taste good, admittedly the portions were a little small for the price I was paying and would have appreciated a bit more.
I got the Fudao Rice Noodle in Spicy Soup. The base was amazing! I'm typically not a fan of soup bases, with the exception of Vietnamese soup bases (a little biased here), but this soup base definitely had the right amount of seasoning, the pot it was in kept the temperature at a consistent level, and the spiciness was at a great level. I enjoyed the customization of the soup the most as it came with 10 toppings on the side and you got to choose which toppings to put in! (OFC, I'm a glutton so I chose to include all 10 toppings in my soup). The noodles were also very tasty. I like my noodles not too wet or not too dense and this was the perfect balance. I really enjoyed how I could get free refills on my noodles so I'd never leave feeling hungry, but lowkey this could be a bad thing because it's carbs for days! Personally, I didn't finish my one bowl of noodles but if you have a HUGE appetite then this would be the best bang for you buck!
Atmosphere:
The restaurant definitely utilizes the small space to its advantage and surprisingly fits a lot of tables. It's nice for casual eating and the black decor goes well with the brick/ yellow walls and brown flooring. There may be instances where some groups might be sharing tables, but the atmosphere is so lively that it shouldn't be a problem. Overall, the feel of the restaurant is suitable for those who prefer eating alone or with company - either works!
Service:
The service was great! The servers were extremely attentive and prompt when we requested any additional utensils, refills, or toppings. However, when we came in, we were greeted in another language (assuming it's Cantonese or Mandarin) which was a little confusing. I guess it's natural for the servers to be used to a Chinese demographic eating here but it was a little unsettling being greeted in another language and not understanding what your server was saying.
Price:
We paid $7.99 for the Spicy Duck Tongue and $6.99 for the Cold Cut Chicken with Chili Sauce. The portions were a little small for the price, in comparison to the noodle dishes - I wish there was more. The Fudao Rice Noodle in Spicy Soup came to $9.99 for the soup base, 10 toppings, and noodles with free refills. Personally I think this was well worth the price because of the free refills on the noodles and for having such a good base with diverse toppings.
Verdict:
Overall, Fudao Noodle House is a great establishment to enjoy your fix of soup on a rainy day, as part of a social gathering, or if you're just simply craving something hot. There's about 7 bases to choose from and if you want extra toppings, there's an add-on option. The cold dishes, while small in portion, were delicious and I would definitely stop by to try the other dishes. I am giving this place a 4 star rating only because of the smaller portions on the cold dishes and the initial unsettling experience when the servers assumed we were Chinese speaking. Despite this, I expect to return and try out the other soup bases and appetizers. Definitely worth going to if you're ever in the Chinatown area.
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