Okay, before we start, let's get this straight and clear...Hakka food in the GTA is not really Hakka food. The Hakka food that they serve in Hakka restaurants is actually a fusion of Indian and Hakka food.. Chinese Hakka that immigrated to India and developed a fusion of Hakka and Indian flavours that was see today.
Chicken Pakoras, Manchurian Beef and Chili Chicken??? Real Hakka food? Nope, not real Chinese Hakka, but Indian Hakka. Real Hakka dishes are things like Stuffed Hakka Tofu, Braised Pork Belly with Dried Hakka Mustard Greens...stuff most people would never see unless you go to someone's house. How do I know all this stuff? Cause I'm Hakka from India so I got some inside knowledge of this stuff baby!
Federick is an offshoot by one of the original owners of Federick in Scarborough. This place is jammed so if you plan to eat in do make reservations especially dinner time during weekends or you'll be waiting a while.
Food is generally consistent but we've have some days where it was off as if the the main chef was not in that day. Some favourites include Chili Chicken (both dry and wet style), Chicken and Shrimp Pakora and Hakka Noodles. The chili in vinegar condiment is done actually pretty well so slather that thing on if you are chili head like me:)
Because they are often packed, service is without a smile with the workers unlike the ones in Mickey D's. They do have a separate line and entrance for those who want take out so that helps relieve the long line ups that can occur during dinner rush.
Overall it's a solid Indian Hakka restaurant... Yes people, say it with me, it's "Indian Hakka" okay???