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| - This is the real deal. I mean it is authentic, Richmond Hill/ Markham style Chinese food without the drive into mayhem. I was here once before, but forgot to report. Then St John's Sideroad closed for construction and I never remembered the place. But I'm back--in a big way.
I stopped in on a drizzly night just before the supper hour. It took all of 3 seconds to determine the menu was made up of real Chinese dishes. From my beloved noodle soups, a main reason to stop by for a late snack, and noodle and rice dishes to the hot pots, there is a lot to like.
I ordered the Beef Brisket with Radish Hot Pot, which is essentially a stew of sorts. I am very familiar with this dish, and this one was extremely authentic. For example, the tender brisket included tendon, lots of Lo Bok and a great gravy. I cleaned up the pot, and then scooped the remaining gravy onto my remaining rice and hoovered down the works.
This one dish meal filled me up but I need to mention that after I ordered, the server brought me a pot of tea and a big bowl of delicious "Lai Tong" or "soup of the day". Fantastic on a chilly night, and just delicious. And filling. Glad and sorry I didn't order more dishes. I will need to go back. At least weekly. At least.
There are no equivalent options in Aurora or Newmarket since Chitose closed. The don't do AYCE, or sushi, but most real Chinese restaurants don't. I am going to work through this menu--repeatedly!
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