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| - We had a very good experience with the combination duck plates. We got three dishes out of the one duck, one being a soup. We also ordered a spicy fish soup dish, clear noodle in chili sauce, and stinky tofu (not a fan of that) and there was actually too much food. We bought all of this for only $12 per person. We were all more than full with leftovers still on the table.
We were invited for lunch here with some other out of town friends. We had lunch just before making our way home. Were were a party of six. We had a large round table with more then enough room and it was quite comfortable. Our Chinese Ottawa friend was very impressed because she doesn't like any of the Chinese restaurants in Ottawa anymore, save one, and thought that this place was very "Chinese" and greatly enjoyed her food. She also has a point that going to a place like this with a large good is better as you can order more and try a larger variety of dishes.
The duck was really excellent, especially the soup that was make with all the leftover parts. The breast was sliced as one dish and I don't remember the rest of it. Something with interesting wraps and lettuce. I was surprised it all came from one duck. I don't think anyone had any complaints about any of the dishes.
The restaurant interior for me as a westerner, was pretty interesting. They had nice woodwork decorating all the walls and even the washroom doors, even if it was getting a bit worn in places. For example, traditional Chinese screens separated off some private dinning rooms. The furniture too was all wood and Chinese style. Apparently this is common in Toronto and everywhere in China, so my wife barely noticed. I guess I'm just a small town country boy. I was still impressed
We were there for a late lunch, and the place was PACKED. There was a steady stream of people coming in and out. This also made the place, very very loud. We had to almost shout at each other at the same table to have a conversation. The staff were literally shouting at each other across the room to coordinate as they cleaned tables. This was probably the biggest disadvantage of this place.
I was shocked at the location. It was in a strip mall, entirely filled with Chinese restaurants, right now door to another strip mall completely full of more Chinese restaurants. I found this pretty wild. I'm guessing extreme competition keeps their prices down.
Service was fine, no complaints. Things moved fast so they took the order quickly and got food on the table quickly, but made no effort to kick us out despite being there for over an hour.
Parking was a HUGE problem. People were constantly circling the parking lot trying to find a space.
Conclusion, good food and really cheap. Good space for larger groups of 4-8 but be prepared for a very, very loud space.
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