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| - I found this place on a list of Toronto's best meals under $10.00, and thought I would try it out. So, I ventured all the way from the North-East end to Ka Ka Lucky hoping to find a decent affordable meal. To my discontent, I entered Ka Ka Lucky and found it to be a cheap Chinese restaurant. I figured that appearances weren't everything, especially in Asian cuisine, and looked forward to the menu.
There was an array of different rice and noodle dishes, all of which were priced around the $10 mark. I had a certain BBQ pork dish on rice with vegetables. The rice was what you would expect. Typical sticky rice with a watered down hoisin concoction to give it some flavour. The "vegetables" was just 3 measly florettes of broccoli, presumably with the same flavourless sauce. Last and probably the least was the "BBQ" pork. This meat seemed to be no more than cold breaded pork chop. Admittedly, the crunch from the outer coating was nice, but the temperature and cold fat really threw me off. Palatable, but not preferable.
Being a student under financial constraints, I do not typically tip, especially at establishments that offer very limited service (such as Ka Ka Lucky). For this reason, I was appalled when the waitress who had not even served me, pressured me for a tip - after having payed my bill, might I add - about 4 times. When I explained to her that being a student, I simply could not afford additional expenses on top of my bill, she gave me a disdainful look and walked away.
Overall, I am immensely disappointed with Ka Ka Lucky. I usually give such places the benefit of the doubt when judging price and ambiance and keep an open mind, but this was a true let down. For $10, I will find far better meals elsewhere.
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