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| - Yeah that's two stars. I had probably some of the most delicious Chinese food you can find in Toronto, left full, and even had leftovers for later. The selection was great and it seemed very clean and busy. So why two stars then? Oh right, the service. Yeah I get it. Chinatown is notorious for terrible service. Does it have to be this way? Does it really have to be like that? I've never been to China so I can't really tell if it's a cultural thing, you know like the way it is over there, but in Toronto if you want a good review you treat your paying customers like people rather than dung-covered cockroaches. Did they at least smile? Nope. Did they respond with "you're welcome" after a thank you? Nope. Did they mechanically walk away without even a glance? Yep. One of the servers was even rude enough to tell one of the girls I was with "you know you don't have to ask me things just because I'm walking by your table" in Chinese. I know this because it was translated. It occurred after she asked for a takeaway container. I wouldn't have tipped, but guess what: the tips are included in your bill. Also, when you're paying up front in cash they are sure to let you know that "tips go here" and gesture to a change-pit in the counter. Just in case you want to tip double for their "great" service. I left here feeling a bit annoyed and ripped off. I'm not sure if it was the prejudice from the staff or the double-tipping, but I probably wouldn't return here until it's been duly documented that their service is a bit warmer. Maybe this review makes me sound like a big baby, and I'm ok with that as long as it gives you, the reader, an idea of what to expect going in.
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