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| - Snap Judgement: Good vibes and lively. Great place to share a meal with friends and family. Decent food.
The décor is modern with dark espresso finishes. A large sparkly crystal chandelier is the main focal point of the dinning area. At its maximum capacity, it is a tight squeeze especially when trying to get to the back of the restaurant, where the new and clean bathrooms are located.
- We decided to try Deep Fried Fermented Tofu. Because of the strong fetid aroma, this delicacy, especially for someone like me, was an acquired taste. [http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/u3wWKIIdTZuAYqa2jHJoxA?select=ZfU_yazNOaI0Ge50ZnMqng]
- The steamed Fish Head with Chili Pepper was listed under Konner's specialty. The large fish head arrived steaming hot, covered with bright fresh red chili and scallion. The mighty chili will make you think, "man, this is going to hurt." But nope. It looked like some of the chili seeds had been omitted (?). Which, in my opinion, would have intensified the tasty broth even more. [http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/u3wWKIIdTZuAYqa2jHJoxA?select=PcQ_4ufUTHTTDZzTFcafZg]
+ Chicken in the Pot had been prepared and simmered in spices. This pungent dish was presented in a mini cast iron pot, and hung over a small burner. Love the spicy sauce! The best part of this dish was the dark meat pieces, they were scrumptious. The white meat, on the other hand, was less than impressive. [http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/u3wWKIIdTZuAYqa2jHJoxA?select=6Z5FZTcxKfPel3QbeZ96YA]
+ Dongting Duck Noodle Soup was delicious. The tiny pieces of duck meat was juicy and wasn't gamy. The broth was flavorful with a hint of spices. I would love to see larger pieces of the succulent duck in this dish. [http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/u3wWKIIdTZuAYqa2jHJoxA?select=9Mb8OVf4s4fl9q4sNls4Og]
I'm totally digging Northern Chinese cuisine. I love the hearty and robust style of cooking, as well as the use of zesty spices. Is Konner Chinese Restaurant THE place for Northern Chinese cuisine? I'll have to go back, try other dishes and compare them to other Northern Chinese cuisine establishments. In the mean time, my search continues.
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