Intersection of Dundas/Spadina for some noodles again looking for a SIGN from above. King's Noodles, good enough for me and went inside and was surprised how it's not a dump that I knew Chinatown once was. When did eating Noodles become so chic? The crappy decor was always for a reason, to get your noodle, eat it, and get kicked out. This place looked good enough to chill in a la Bubble Tea house setting up north.
BBQ Meats up front on the left as you walk in where you can hear the guy hacking into it. Noodles/Congees to the right as you walk in the center towards the back where the dining area is. White sleek walls with some kind of blown glass effect design patterns on the wall as decor. The back is where the full kitchen is and can be seen as there is a sizable opening which I guess gives comfort to miscellaneous patrons.
BBQ Goose on Rice Vermicelli($8.95) came in a big bowl larger than the Noodles that varied from $4-$6. Nothing bad to write about as it came with a large BBQ Goose Leg. Some Bokchoy, big bowl of Broth and Noodle. I paid Chinatown pricing but I was hungry and would have ordered more.
The customers are of all demographics and backgrounds, also noticed what Neil T. said as the SOLO men sat communal style across from each other, having a romantic night of chowing madly into their large Rice dishes.
Menu items are largely Congee/Noodes/Rice/Snacks mostly relating to those BBQ meats. The higher end Lobster Congee is seasonal pricing but I spared my friend who paid my meal. I didn't even order additional Snacks or Vegetables.
As I left, I saw the BBQ Duck still hanging around but wondered where the Goose was. Did I take the last Goose Leg? It was only 9 pm or so.