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| - While demographics change, and gentrification continues to reshape Toronto's neighbourhoods, Chinatown does not remain unaffected by this reality. With what seems to be more Chinese restaurants closing shop, rather than opening up to curious diners, there remain some hidden gems to be discovered, in an area which is becoming increasingly more trendy, and most likely, much less Chinese.
Sichuan House, as the nomenclature would imply, specializes in Sichuan food - hot, spicy and numbing dishes - most of which feature chilli oil, hot dry chilis and Sichuan peppercorns quite heavily. The flavours are authentic, and while maybe unbeknownst to some, this is not a place you would frequent if you're looking to eat chicken balls, and other westernized dishes.
Having eaten at Sichuan House many times, I have tried various dishes from the menu, and none has ever disappointed me in flavour. As someone with a penchant for spice, the kitchen has always been happy to modify any dish by expanding on the spice, and as what seems to be a pretty friendly establishment, it would be fair to presume that accommodations to those with an aversion to spicy foods would be unproblematic.
Do check out Sichuan house if you love spicy, authentic Sichuan cuisine!
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