​​Toronto’s Spicy Sichuan Hideout | Nian Yi Kuai Zi 🌶️🔥

📍 ​​Why It’s Worth the Hype?​​ This ​​Dundas West hole-in-the-wall​​ (with ​​zero flies​​, despite the name) slings ​​Chengdu-street-food heat​​—think ​​crispy Chongqing chicken​​, ​​numbing tripe salads​​, and ​​pea-shoot soups​​ that’ll make you ​​forget your Zoom meeting​​. ​​🍽️ Must-Try Dishes (Ranked!)​​ ​​1️⃣ Chongqing Laziji 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($24)​​ ✔ ​​Bone-In Bliss​​: ​​Deep-fried thigh​​, ​​Sichuan peppercorns​​, ​​toasted sesame​​. ✔ ​​Pro Tip​​: Ask for ​​“Chinese spicy”​​ (default is mild). ​​2️⃣ Tripe & Mustard Greens Salad 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ($18)​​ ✔ ​​Crunch + Tingle​​: ​​Wonton-crisp tripe​​, ​​wasabi dressing​​, ​​pickled radish​​. ​​3️⃣ Pea Shoot Soup w/ Crispy Pork 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($16)​​ ✔ ​​Light + Rich​​: ​​Tender greens​​, ​​pork lardons​​, ​​white pepper broth​​. ​​4️⃣ Rose Ice Jelly 🌟🌟🌟 ($8)​​ ✔ ​​Pretty But…​​: ​​Lychee syrup​​ > ​​traditional brown sugar​​. ​​✨ Standout Perks​​ ✔ ​​Vibe​​: ​​Concrete floors​​, ​​red lanterns​​, ​​loud wok sizzles​​. ✔ ​​Service​​: ​​A+​​ (free ​​hair ties​​, ​​aprons​​, ​​smiles​​). ✔ ​​Price​​: ​​$30–50/pp​​ (2 mains + soup + dessert). ​​#TorontoSichuan #NoSadTripe #WFHFuel​