I'd lived in downtown Toronto for the past 20+ years and i recently moved to Scarborough. Feeling a bit unsure about food in this area, I was completely surprised to find Phoenix the first day we moved in!
The food was very flavourful and not greasy at all, unlike most Chinese takeout places. There was no sign of overusing corn starch in sauces and marinated meat and that is rare. And nothing was over battered. I know I will keep going back for food.
I am Chinese from Hong Kong and I can honestly say that this is as close to home cooking as you can get. Perhaps those who did not enjoy the food wanted the typical greasy Chinese takeout food. Phoenix definitely gets 5 stars from me!!