Having grown up in Vancouver, I love me some good Chinese food. Imagine my devastation when I moved to Toronto and discovered that my expectations needed to be adjusted way down! It's almost like you're forced to pick 2 out of 3 attributes: cheap, delicious, or clean. It's such a rarity to find all 3 in one restaurant.
That is, until I came across Congee Queen! For those not familiar, this is not a place that just sells congee! Their menu is vast and includes a variety of rice/noodle/congee dishes, as well as barbecued meats and traditional Chinese dishes. Their prices are very reasonable, given the quality of food you are getting. You can definitely find cheaper Chinese food, but you usually get what you pay for...
While the Centrepoint Mall location is not the first one I've tried, it's definitely one of the best. I believe it's the newest one of the chain, and it's very spacious with many large tables to accommodate bigger groups. The staff are not particularly warm and friendly, but this is on par with what you would expect at most other Chinese restaurants (unfortunately). The only other drawback to this location is that their drinks (in particular, their HK-style milk tea) is not as smooth and delicious as the Kennedy/Sheppard location. Milk tea enthusiasts take note!
Nonetheless, this location offers free delivery on orders above $25 for as far south as Yonge/Sheppard. A great place to dine-in or take out for any occasion!