I wanted to try this place since it opened last summer but there was always a line up that snaked out the door. Totally forgot this was on my list of places to check out until last Thursday at 4:30 pm.
I was the only customer in the restaurant and staff were busy wiping tables and chairs, mopping the floor, and scrubbing windows. It was a bit weird to see everyone cleaning while eating but it is nice to know they try to maintain cleanliness.
Ordered the classic Lanzhou beef noodles. I'm not an expert when it comes to Northern Chinese food so I asked the waitress which type of noodle was popular and she told me to get the widest one if I wanted a chewy texture. I wish I ordered the thinner noodles.
Overall, I was a bit let down by the 5 star Yelp reviews. The food is average if you compare it to Scarborough/Markham. I guess the standard for Chinese food is a bit lower in DT Toronto...