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| - I get dinner a lot at Yonge & Finch and this place has been a go-to of sorts for me over the past two years. I've taken the boyfriend, friends, parents, etc. here not because the food is particularly impressive but because it is consistently and reliably good. Service is generally pretty fast and, in my opinion, relatively friendly compared to other Chinese restaurants (especially if you can speak Chinese).
Food:
The pan fried chicken w/ basil, ginger, & onion on rice (C07) has always been a favourite of mine and the rices in general are a pretty safe (and delicious) bet. Appetizers are also all quite good, with the exception of the oyster omelet - I've never had the real thing in Taiwan but I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to taste that slimy. However, what really makes this a 4-star restaurant for me is that the chef is actually very accommodating and will substitute meat items for tofu or shrimp if you ask - huge plus!!
Drinks and desserts:
I love Asian desserts and the ones here do not disappoint. My favourites are the marshmallow & coconut toast (E04), any of the honey toasts (these take 30-45 minutes to make so be prepared to wait), and the mango pancake (A16). Their tea drinks are done quite well (if a little bit sweet) and there are a ton of options to choose from. The green and black teas in particular are super refreshing!
Overall, the consistently good food and huge variety of menu items will keep me coming back for sure. Don't be deterred by the very low Yelp rating and try this place for yourself!
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