Log In / Sign Up
HOME > Chowhound > Ontario (inc. Toronto) >
h
hungryabbey Apr 15, 2010 06:11 PM

Mandarine-like, but not buffet

I know... this is a weird request.. but my family is coming to town and have requested that we go for dinner somewhere with "Canadian Chinese" food (chicken balls, lo mein etc), but that is not a buffet.. Any ideas? Anywhere in Toronto or Scarborough area (no Missisauga, Brampton etc).
Thanks everyone.
0
PRINT EMAIL LINK
›11 Replies . Latest Apr 17, 2010 by Herb
  1. Herb Apr 17, 2010 08:20 AM

    China House has a cool 1950s decor. Very Charlie Chan. The food's much better than you'd expect!
    ›2 Replies
    0
    LINK
    1. re: Herb
      T Long Apr 17, 2010 08:22 AM

      When I go, I will expect good food!
      0
      LINK
      1. re: T Long
        Herb Apr 17, 2010 11:40 AM

        The food is good.
        0
        LINK
    2. h
       hungryabbey Apr 17, 2010 07:50 AM

      Wow, there is such a thing in Toronto. Thank you for all of the replies!! Some pretty good looking options. I will let you know where we end up!
      0
      LINK
      1. b
         BeachHeath Apr 16, 2010 11:43 AM

        I've always been a big fan of Garden Gate in the Beach.

        -----
        Garden Gate
        2379 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E, CA
        0
        LINK
        1. v
           Vinnie Vidimangi Apr 15, 2010 09:59 PM

          My guess is that Sea-Hi is about as assimilated as you can get. Established so long that SH seems indigineous. Bathurst St, just south of Wilson Ave or the 401.
          ›1 Reply
          0
          LINK
          1. re: Vinnie Vidimangi
            p
             Pincus Apr 16, 2010 08:17 AM

            Just don't get leftovers to take home from Sea-Hi. My one experience there taught me they did not age well.
            0
            LINK
          2. t
             TexSquared Apr 15, 2010 08:46 PM

            I don't know how far "east" in Scarborough you are, but just over the border in Pickering on Kingston Road is a place called Paul Wong's which is quite good. I live in the area and whenever we feel like "Canadian Chinese" but want full service as opposed to buffet or take-out, this is our go-to spot.

            http://paulwongs.com
            0
            LINK
            1. b
               balthazar Apr 15, 2010 07:55 PM

              Maybe China House on Eglinton? That might hit the spot:
              http://www.chinahousetoronto.com

              I haven't eaten at China House in years, but I remember it being a good place with a "Canadian Chinese" type of menu.

              P.S. If you do go, and anyone orders egg rolls, let us know: are they good? (As much as I love great (authentic) Chinese food, I also love a great egg roll!
              ›1 Reply
              0
              LINK
              1. re: balthazar
                m
                 MeMeMe Apr 16, 2010 08:52 AM

                China House is very much 'Canadian Chinese' food. Chicken Balls, honey garlic ribs, the works. I ate there about 5 years ago and felt like it was 1975...it's a classic, that's for sure.
                0
                LINK
              2. T Long Apr 15, 2010 07:50 PM

                I don't think your request is at all "weird". Good Canadian Chinese food may be hard to find, but it can be great when its prepared properly with good fresh ingredients under a top chef...just like every other foods! Unfortunately, I don't have a favorite that I've been to and can recommend, but two places I want to try sometime based on board comments are China House and C'est Bon.
                0
                LINK
                To the Top BACK to Ontario (inc. Toronto)
                Share with your friendsX