Category: Review

Phoenix Restaurant

My first visit to a Hong Kong style cafe left me confused and kind of intimated. The menu was extensive, a fusion of cuisines and there was so much thousand island dressing. Now, they’re one of my favourite types of restaurants to grab lunch with a delicious Hong Kong style milk tea. Atmosphere: Phoenix has

Spring Villa Chinese Cuisine

It’s been a few weeks since my last dim sum meal and the cravings were getting strong. Lucky for me, dim sum was an obvious choice for a family weekend lunch. My parents were driving in from Mississauga so I picked a restaurant that wasn’t too far into Markham, closer to North York and highways.

Kim Tao Hot Pot

Kim Tao is a hotpot restaurant located in Richmond Hill with mixed reviews, mainly focused on the poor service. After my recent visit, my thoughts are mixed as well. On one hand the food was good quality and there were lots of elements included in the set price. On the other, service was inconsistent and

Sogong-Dong Tofu House

A group of us met up for lunch at Sogong-Dong Tofu House just as a snowstorm hit Markham. While the fluffy flakes fell outside, it was comforting to sip on the hot and spicy tofu stew inside. Sogong-Dong is located in First Markham Place where parking is always a challenge. The restaurant itself was quiet

Hakka King

To be honest, I’m not sure I get Hakka cuisine yet. The Fiance and I have started trying out more Hakka restaurants and the food’s been tasty but we end up ordering a lot of deep fried dishes and in general there’s a lot of oil. Is there more to it? Is this just what’s