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Because this is one of my favourite places to get authentic sichuan in the entire GTA. The food can come as spicy as it gets, and is always rich in flavour and brings the taste of home. The cold noodles are a delicate balance of tangy chinese vinegar with savoury spicy chili oil topped with fresh garlic and green onions. Your mouth will water as you mix the dish, which bulges out of the plate because it's so stuffed to the max. The noodles are made from a green bean paste, and have a nice clean texture that melts in your mouth with just a bit of chew. Other great appetizers are the spicy dumplings and wontons, and the green onion pancakes. Main dishes are plentiful - classic ones are the fish flavoured pork, chili chicken (careful - this ain't your Manchu Wok chili chicken and can knock your spice buds off), and various hot pot dishes. Veggies are always fresh and flavourful, and must tries include the sichuan green beans (packed with flavour), the hand-cut cabbage (a little smoky!), or the snow-pea leaves (subtle and more refreshing).
The portions are big, and costs are around 10-15$ per plate. You can easily get by with $15-20 per person, and often have more to take home.
If you're craving authentic sichuan, come here. Just come before you're actually hungry because you'll be in line for a while.
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