Decided to check out this place for dinner despite some of the unfavourable ratings that have been posted. We were intrigued by the photos of the dishes and we ended up having a great experience. The food was super delicious (Mapo Tofu, Hot & Sour Soup, Onion Pancakes) and the service was top notch. We arrived with only 30 min to spare before closing time, but were reassured that we can take all the time we need. We even ended up ordering takeout for the next day after the dinner. I am really puzzled about the low ratings, as the food/service was exceptional. And yes, the restaurant appears to be in the process of being renovated, but if this is a concern than I would suggest to go elsewhere right away rather than complaining about the...
Read moreTrue to its name, this place offers authentic Chinese food with a homemade taste.
The other reviews don't do place justice. They have a Chinese and a Canadian-Chinese menu. I only ordered from their Chinese menu. They have an additional menu full of Hong Kong-style eats.
I would recommend dishes they do well such as the northwestern dishes, spicy dishes and Hong Kong style dishes.
We ordered the chicken feet salad, lamb kebobs, Chinese hamburger and the chicken and potato hot pot. The salad and hamburger were complete misses. However the northwestern dishes of lamb kebobs and the hot pot were perfect. Perfect as in perfectly seasoned and authentic. Nevertheless the menu is extensive and there's...
Read moreGuys, listen. This is NOT the place for your typical “Chinese” takeout consisting of chicken fried rice, wonton soup, and egg rolls. No, this place serves AUTHENTIC Chinese food at very reasonable prices. And it’s absolutely delicious.
I feel like the bad reviews for this place are from people who simply aren’t accustomed to the unique and intense flavors of real Chinese food. I grew up eating my mother’s authentic Chinese cooking, and the food here overwhelmed me with nostalgia. They even serve many of the lesser-known dishes that I’ve never been able to find in Canada until now. This restaurant is a gem in London.
True to their name, the food here...
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