The Ravenous Taotie 川铺 — Restaurant in Ontario

I recently visited The Ravenous Taotie at 735 Wonderland Rd N #11, London, Ontario, and I can confidently say it’s one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in the city! This cozy little gem offers authentic Sichuan cuisine with a unique twist, and it’s absolutely worth a visit.

From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the quirky and fun atmosphere. The decor is filled with cosplay figurines, and one of the servers was even dressed in a costume, which added a playful vibe to the experience. It’s a small space, but it’s packed with personality. The partial self-service style—where you write your order on a sheet and grab your own takeout containers—only adds to the charm and makes it feel casual and welcoming.

The food? Outstanding. I ordered the Braised Sparerib Noodles, and they were a revelation—tender, flavorful meat falling off the bone, paired with perfectly spiced broth and hearty noodles. You can customize the spice level, and I went for medium, which had just the right kick without overwhelming me. The portions are incredibly generous, too—I ended up with enough leftovers for another meal, which felt like a bonus for the price. I also tried the Hot Pot with Soup, choosing black fungus and fried tofu as add-ins, and it was a deliciously comforting dish with bold, authentic flavors.

Service was quick and friendly, even during a busy dinner rush. The staff clearly care about what they’re doing, and it shows in the quality of the food. I appreciated how fast everything came out, yet it still felt freshly prepared. If you’re a fan of spicy, authentic Chinese cuisine, this place is a must-try. It’s not just a meal—it’s an experience.

I’m already looking forward to my next visit to explore more of the menu. Pro tip: call ahead to book a spot for dinner, as it can get busy. For the quality, portion size, and unique vibe, The Ravenous Taotie easily earns 5 stars from me. London is lucky to...

This restaurant serves food that is on par or better in terms of quality and taste than many other authentic Sichuan cuisine restaurants in Toronto. It is very possible that this establishment be made a franchise, if the owner have wanted it as many who visits this restaurant will never be disappointed with their experience. All of their dishes that I have tried so far have left me wanting to come back for more, and cant say how happy I am to have found such a gem in such unlikely a place like London, where average Chinese restaurants do alot worse even when compared to a heavily westernized franchise like Mandarin, or the bland-and-plain dishes served from Congee Chan that aims to satisfy customers with hundreds of different menu but never actually getting any of them right. Having had sampled and tasted so many different well known Chinese restaurants living in Toronto for over 20 years, I can say with confidence that if you are looking for an authentic Sichuan cuisine experience, it will be very difficult to top this place. It is a small establishment, where the owners/waitress working here are very helpful and friendly to customers and tries to always please, yet another thing that stands out compared to so many other Chinese restaurants which are notorious for lack of service/friendliness.

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Tonight, I wanted some Chinese food, so I found a place in west London. The little eatery is called The Ravenous Taotie 川铺.

I noticed something peculiar right off the bat. This place was full of cosplay figurines, and one of the servers was dressed up in a cosplay costume.

When ordering, be careful. Some dishes are served cold.

I began my dinner with ice jelly. This was strange but good. In a bowl, there were blobs of jelly completely transparent. It came with four toppings. These included chopped peanuts, another type of sliced nut, dried berries, and something I’ve never seen before (they looked like Flinstone vitamins).

I chose a hot pot in a sesame sauce for my main. They let me choose up to five ingredients. I went with black fungus, fried tofu, crab sticks, a lobster roll, and a fried gluten ball.

Since my appetite was still not quenched, I ordered one more dish. This was their Sichuan Ground Pork Dried. It awesomely had a quail egg, noodles, marinated ground pork, scallions, chopped peanuts, bean sprouts, and lime juice. The only thing I would change are the cold bean sprouts and lime juice.

This dinner was superb! All I can say is that I...