I initially heard about this place from someone I met at the Samosa Factory in Albion who raved about this restaurant and said I should check it out if I'm ever in the Scarborough/Markham area; letting me know this was the best place in town for Hakka style street food. When I got to the door I was impressed with their Top 100 restaurant listings from 2012-2015! However, I don't know if this is a Top 100 list they created themselves.
From the moment I stepped into this place, I had a feeling I was going to regret it. Prior to arriving at this restaurant, I read reviews about not having too many expectations where the service was concerned; but I was so disappointed with the food and the lack of service that I strike this place of my list completely. Save your money and go somewhere else, there are a plethora of options that are in the area that will not only provide much better quality, taste, quantity and value.
While the interior is sleek and dining area is spacious, the food left much to be desired and the waitress' attitude and general demeanor was one of the worst I have ever seen in the service industry. She grunted as her only form of communication throughout the dinner even though I knew she spoke English. I tried to be over polite and nice thinking possibly she had a bad day and sometimes, you can turn a person's day around (you'd think) but nothing moved this ice princess! I don't know if I just caught her on a bad day or this is how they treat or respond to customers in general but it ruins your restaurant experience when you feel like they are doing you a favor rather than appreciating your business. She seemed to getting annoyed with customers walking into the place like she didn't want to be there, most other establishments you see just the opposite and it rings higher tips in the end for them.
This place is more Chinese/Asian traditional cuisine than Hakka although it does have some fusions with the spices but this place is definitely one of the worst Chinese styled trying Hakka dishes for the local crowds. I'm glad we ordered a trial of just two dishes and ended our misery.