Keung Kee Congee — Restaurant in Markham

Food: 3 Stars Service: 3 Stars Ambience: 3 Stars Value: 3 Stars Overall: 3 Stars

I dined at Keung's Delight on a chilly evening, with the hope of enjoying a warm, hearty meal. One of the highlights of my visit was the pork bone soup, which truly lived up to its reputation. On a cold day, there's nothing quite like this soup—its rich, savoury broth and tender meat provide a comforting and satisfying experience. If you're looking for a dish that delivers warmth and depth of flavour, the pork bone soup is definitely worth trying.

That said, my experience with the other dishes at Keung's Delight has been a bit of a mix. While some of the menu items have been enjoyable and met my expectations, others have been less impressive. It seems there’s a degree of inconsistency in the quality of the dishes, which can make dining here somewhat unpredictable. This variability in the food can be a hit or miss, depending on what you order.

When it comes to service, Keung's Delight offers a decent experience. The staff are polite and do their job efficiently, but there’s nothing particularly exceptional about their service. It’s service that meets the basic standards but lacks any standout qualities that would make it memorable. While it’s satisfactory, it doesn’t add any extra flair to the dining experience.

One significant drawback of dining at Keung's Delight is the parking situation. During dinner hours, finding a parking spot can be quite challenging and frustrating. The limited parking options can make it difficult to find a spot close to the restaurant, which can be especially stressful if you're running late. I recommend arriving earlier than your reservation time to avoid the hassle of searching for parking and to ensure a more relaxed dining experience.

In conclusion, Keung's Delight has its strengths, particularly with the excellent pork bone soup that’s perfect for cold weather. However, the inconsistent quality of other dishes and the challenging parking situation are notable drawbacks. If you’re willing to navigate these issues, the restaurant can still offer a pleasant meal, especially if you focus on their standout offerings. Just be prepared for some potential ups and downs along the way.

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Oh my. It pains me to have to write this but after being a happy customer for many years, Keung's has finally fallen from grace. My family and I visit Keung's on a regular basis mainly for their delicious pork bone and mustard leaf soup. I can say this dish in particular has mostly kept its quality over the years but it too had degraded just slightly recently, but that alone wasnt enough to deter us from coming back. The soup was still good despite not being as peppery as it once was.

On our most recent visit, we learned it was the other dishes and the service that has really taken a turn for the worst. The place was not as busy as it once was, and somehow it just felt depressing in there. None of the staff looked like they were happy to be working. I'm not sure if there was a change in ownership but judging by the look on their faces, it seems like everyone just took a serious pay cut. So sad.

Pictured is what was once one of our favorite dishes, fried garlic pork ribs. Normally, these ribs are crispy on the outside, but moist and tender on the inside, with just a bit of sweet and salty garlicy goodness. I rarely ever return food to the kitchen but these ribs really should have gone back, cuz I felt like they were trying to poison us with this one. There was a strange sauce on top of the ribs, and it was hardened like a candy glaze. One bite and I experienced a rush of salt and sugar the likes of which I have never felt. I became light headed and wanted to vomit moments later. My partner told me after dinner that she experienced a mild panic attack but after sharing with her my own light headedness story, we realised we were riding a salt and sugar high. Not at all the fun kind to high, mind you. The shrimp dish also pictured was just ok. And the pork belly dish was underwhelming, I can do much better myself at home. After over 7 years of enjoying Keung's, sadly we will not be...

Aesthetics aside, Keung’s food is decent and well priced. The fish and preserved egg congee ($7.95) was an unique combination containing an ample portion of fish filet and chunks of preserved egg. The congee (a savoury rice porridge) was thick and flavourful arriving piping hot with a sprinkling of green onion for freshness.

The Singapore vermicelli ($12.95) was also well prepared - the thin noodles well tosses so every inch covered with the curry and salt seasoning. The shrimp and barbeque pork were left in larger chunks, so the ingredients were less dispersed amongst the noodles, pick and choose as you fill your bowl to make sure you get a taste of everything.

Keung’s beef and vegetable fried rice noodles ($12.95) contained plenty of sauce dousing the noodles in a rich gravy. There was also sufficient beef but could use more gai lan (Chinese broccoli) to add colour and crispiness to balance off the rich dish.

While their service isn’t overly warm, Keung’s staff is least efficient with the food runner speed walking each dish to the table, so it arrives hot and fresh from the kitchen. Also like a diner, you’ll be in and out in no time, although the restaurant isn’t overly busy, so you’re welcomed to sit and enjoy another cup of weak tea. Or you can indulge in a bressert (breakfast dessert) with a glass of grassy jelly or red...