​​Toronto’s Best Shanghainese | Yan’s Kitchen – Crab Roe Noodles 🦀🍜

📍 ​​Why It’s Special?​​ This ​​Richmond Hill hidden gem​​ serves ​​authentic Shanghainese comfort food​​—from ​​crab roe noodles​​ to ​​sizzling eel​​—with ​​just the right sweetness​​ and ​​nostalgic flavors​​. ​​🍽️ Must-Try Dishes (Ranked!)​​ ​​1️⃣ Crab Roe Noodles 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($22)​​ ✔ ​​Silky Gold​​: ​​Thick crab roe sauce​​, ​​springy wheat noodles​​, ​​umami bomb​​. ✔ ​​Pro Tip​​: ​​Mix in the eel​​ (below) for ​​next-level richness​​. ​​2️⃣ Sizzling Eel with Oil 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ($24)​​ ✔ ​​Sweet & Aromatic​​: ​​Tender eel strips​​, ​​garlic-infused oil poured tableside​​. ​​3️⃣ Crab Roe Soup Dumplings 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($15/6)​​ ✔ ​​Juicy Pouches​​: ​​Real crab bits inside​​, ​​soup spills when bitten​​. ✔ ​​Skip If​​: You want ​​more crab flavor​​ (it’s subtle). ​​4️⃣ Sweet Soy Shrimp 🌟🌟🌟✨ ($18)​​ ✔ ​​Caramelized Shells​​: ​​Crispy shells​​, ​​sweet glaze​​, ​​QQ texture​​. ​​5️⃣ Cold Appetizers 🌟🌟🌟​​ ​​Osmanthus Lotus Root​​: Sticky-sweet, ​​mochi-like​​. ​​Malian Tofu Salad​​: Refreshing, ​​sesame-dressed​​. ​​Four-Joy Gluten​​: Classic, ​​soy-braised​​. ​​✨ Standout Perks​​ ✔ ​​Vibe​​: ​​Cozy​​, ​​wooden accents​​, ​​quiet for dates​​. ✔ ​​Service​​: ​​Attentive​​ (they’ll explain dishes). ✔ ​​Price​​: ​​$30–50/pp​​ (noodles + dumplings + appetizer). ​​#TorontoShanghainese #NoSadNoodles #CrabRoeDreams​