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| - Made the decision to try out this place within the plethora of Chinese cuisine that is Spadina's Chinatown. Wanted to try something with a bit more complex and spicy flavours than typical spots in the area, so we decided on Szechuan (Sichuan).
A little hesitant when we walked in because of the lack of patrons. Took a browse through the menu before we committed. Lots of options right off the bat, so we grabbed a seat.
Service was very good, despite a slight language gap. Very prompt and attentive. They were more than willing to do slight modifications to make a dish without meat, etc.
Ordered the following (I've posted photos of everything too):
Dan Dan Noodles (without meat): Initally, a nondescript noodle dish that I immediately thought, "pass the hot sauce and seasons". Wrong. A little mix of the dish revealed a ton of spices and herbs at the bottom of the bowl. Super flavourful and tasty, not overly spicy but had a nice kick.
Mapo Tofu:
We requested it without meat, so probably not as good as it's intended preparation. That being said, probably the most depth of flavours I've ever had in mapo.
Steamed fish with chilis:
Takes about 15 minutes to make. Really simple dish. Perfectly steamed fish seasoned with a soy sauce mixture and chopped up red/green chilis. Texture and taste was perfect. Sometimes simple is better.
Sauteed garlic pea shoots:
Really, how can you go wrong with this dish. Sauteed greens. Went well with fish and noodles (realised the noodles had a few pea shoots in there, so maybe next time I'd switch up the sauteed green to avoid repetition).
I think this will become my go-to place in Spadina Chinatown.
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