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| - Jim Chai Kee is another local gem in the Richmond Hill area for "cheap and good eats". Its been around for quite some time, and is very unassuming as its nestled in Jubliee Square. You can find Jubilee Square just west of Times square, or Leslie and Hwy 7. From Hwy 7 look for the plaza with Shinta and the big CIBC sign.
Jim Chai Kee is unpretentious and sticks to a simple formula of making basically a 3 topping variation of noodle soup. The 3 main toppings are beef (in my opinion not so great), fish balls (also an acquired taste) and the star of the show is their won tons (this is a must try if you come here).
Their won tons are jam packed full of shrimp, and I will be the first to admit that I have a big mouth, and even I have a very tough time getting a whole won ton into my mouth in one bite (yes I tried it once, and I learned my lesson to not do it)!
When you first walk in, they have a large number of tables strewn all about, they will ask how many are in your party and you basically grab a seat. If you go during their lunch rush hour, you may or may not get seated where ever there is space - meaning you will be sharing a table with some strangers.
Their menu is again, very simple and straight forward. You choose any combination of the toppings (won ton, beef or fish balls), then you choose if you want noodle soup, noodles with the soup broth on the side (lo mein) or if you want just the toppings themselves.
Usually when I go with my other half, I go for the classic won ton noodles which comes with 4 won tons, and a bed of egg noodles. My other half gets just the won tons (jing won ton), which comes with 6 won tons and is plenty enough.
You self serve yourself either tea or hot water (its in the far right corner), and if you like you can get a dish of yu choy (similar to chinese brocolli) for about $2.50.
Please note though that this place is a no frills but good eats style place. So dont expect the best service. In fact, when your server comes to take your order be ready to have them yell out your order for the whole restaurant to hear! But the food comes out fast, hot and furious (under 3 minutes even in rush hour!)
Again, there is lots of yelling all the time! So dont worry, no one is arguing or fighting. Its just their normal way of talking
So for a bowl of won ton noodles, just won tons and a side plate of yu choy the total bill comes out to $17.50 flat.
I cant think of anywhere else that is as consistently tasty, and affordable for a quick meal.
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