You can tell this place is popular when it's packed for a time that is quite late for normal people to have dinner (11pm).
Lee Garden has been around forever. I haven't visited since my high school days, where my friend used to order their fried rice dish (cheap and huge portioned) and down the whole thing in one go. Impressive. Glad to say after all these years, the portions did not diminish (the prices are a different matter).
If you are ever in Chinatown, I would recommend this restaurant located just a tad bit north of Dundas. It is authentic. Even if you see a wide mix of people! It's because they like the food.
Black bean sauced beef rice noodles. Sweet and sour pork. Mmmm.
Will be back if ever in the Chinatown / Kensington Market area.
However, It is more expensive than other Chinese restaurants in Chinatown (like the ones with the hanging pigs out front, and their $5 noodle with fish balls in soup dishes). Some dishes are actually a lot more expensive. Expect dishes that are offered normally at places like Congee Queen for $10-12 to be $16-22 here. To get a good deal, choose a noodle dish that comes with a meat and some veggies.
Also gets loud here. since the tables are close to each other.