Origination Noodle House (North Scarborough, South Markham) is their second location as the original one is located in downtown Chinatown. The restaurant specializes in cuisine from the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan.
Walking into the restaurant, it looked really colorful and cozy. The walls are clad in ceramic plates, and diners are greeted with hanging bright lights. Its refined designs has strong Yunnan inspirations, as several decorative pieces and items were brought over from the city.
Our group of 7 started off with some drinks; passion fruit soda and lime soda. The drinks were served in plastic bags, which is reminiscent of the night markets in China. Not the best for the environment, but the drinks themselves were refreshing and sweet.
Deep Fried Squid Balls ($6.50)
- I enjoyed its chewy texture
- Good flavour
Marinated Pork Hock ($6.90)
- Not a fan
Cucumber Salad ($6.90)
- Soy and sesame sauce
- Cucumbers add a lot of crunch and refreshing flavor to many salads
- Large chunks of cucumbers
- Drizzled with sesame sauce and topped off with peanuts
The Chilled Shredded Chicken ($5.50)
- Perfect appetizer for summer
- Need more pieces of chicken and less tofu slices
Tom Yum Goong ($11.90)
- Their version of the "Crossing The Bridge" noodles
- No MSG is added and it's made completely from scratch
- Nice spicy kick
- The portion was very generous, and one bowl could easily feed two people
Tofu Rice Noodle ($8.90)
- A rather bold dish with a lot of flavours
- Came with a lot of vegetables and tofu
- Make sure to mix it well before you enjoy the dish
Bubble Lu ($3.20)
- Had a pleasant coconut flavour
- Can be too sweet for the average Asian palette
Overall, Origination Noodle House is a pretty solid restaurant as it's affordable, portions are generous, and their food was good that I'd come back again.
Read more at foodaholicblog.blogspot.ca/2017/07/origination-noodle-house.html.