5-Star Maocai Hot Pot in Windsor, Canada! ššššš
Who knew you could find authentic Chinese maocai in a small Canadian border town? Just parked my car and was instantly hit with that wok hei aroma - felt like being back home! ššØ š Location: 2075 Wyandotte St W, Windsor, ON N9B 1J8 š Restaurant: Perfect Meat Bowl The Experience š² ā¢ Self-service veggie station (by weight) just like in China - clean and well-stocked! ā¢ Highlights: tender bamboo shoots & preserved vegetables š ā¢ Only downside: The hand-cut beef/lamb rolls could be better quality Why It Rocks š¤© ā¢ Free plum juice served in cute little pots ļæ½ ā¢ Spice level is NO JOKE - their "extra spicy" actually means it (take that, American Chinese food!) š¶ļøš„ ā¢ Rice game strong: $2.99 unlimited refills with that perfect bamboo leaf aroma š Pro Tips š” ā¢ Beware the slippery metal chopsticks - they're a maocai wrestling challenge! š„¢ ā¢ Dead silent dining vibe - is this "Canadian politeness" or just Windsor being Windsor? š¤« ā¢ Payment note: 13%+ tips expected, plus 2.4% card fee š³ š° Damage: $24.04 CAD ($16.96 base + tip) š æļø Parking: Limited metered spots out front Final Verdict: Blows some famous "Brother/Sister" maocai chains in China out of the water! Would brave the awkward silence again for that broth. š #WindsorEats #CanadianChineseFood #MaocaiLover #SpicyFoodChallenge #WhereToEatWindsor
