The Legendary Cantonese Restaurant With Perpetual Lines Lives Upπ
π Chi Star House 9021 Leslie St #5, Richmond Hill This Cantonese gem has earned unanimous praise from everyone I know - you literally can't get a table without reservations! Perfect for group dining. π Must-Order 24hrs in Advance π¦ Five-Spice Duck: Tender, flavorful meat with zero gaminess - this southern sweet-style dish is perfection π Crispy Butter Chicken: Paper-thin, crackling skin with incredible marinade penetration π π Taishan Eel Rice: Generous portions of plump eel (way more than competitors!) - eel-phobic me skipped it but friends raved π Chef's Recommendations π² Morel Mushroom & Egg Tofu Hotpot: DIVINE! Brimming with umami mushrooms, silky tofu, and plump shrimp - mandatory order! π Salt-Baked Hand-Shredded Chicken: Bouncy skin with perfect texture π¦ Roast Squab: Converted this former skeptic - crispy outside, juicy inside (though faint poultry aftertaste remains) π¦ Typhoon Shelter Lobster: Standard prep but ultra-fresh with springy meat π Sweet & Sour Pork: Kid-friendly classic done right π₯© French Mustard Beef Cubes: Solid choice β οΈ Skip This π Taro Ribs in Coconut Sauce: Overpowering coconut milk drowns the dish - mushy taro texture #CantoneseCuisine #HiddenGem #MustEatList #TorontoFoodie #FoodieApproved #RichmondHillEats
