I bought the Char Kway Teow for $11.30. The one I got had a mix of two different types of noodles to try out the different textures. I used to think that CKT is basically the same thing as beef ho fun / beef chow fun, but apparently not because CKT is heavy on pork lard with added egg, no beef and with seafood; CKT is also considerably spicier. Visually speaking, CKT is also not shiny like beef chow fun.
The one thatâs ordered here has chicken and fishcakes; it would be interesting if it had more seafood like shrimp or blood cockles. I liked the wok hei and the interesting experience though, and everyone says this place is the best (and it has been featured in many newspapers!). Itâs certainly a new experience for me, I just wished they still had pork lard that they could add on, but this is no longer available.
Iâd complain that this place takes quite a long time to prepare food, so youâd have to call way in advance to place your order, and they donât really pick up the phone and theyâre only in business for half the week at short hours. This box alone probably took an hour to come out. If you want desserts, theyâre also sold out earlier in the day. They also only take cash.
The location itself is hehe. I donât really ever go to Scarborough, and now that Iâve goneâŚIâll just say itâs a very...
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This resto is literally like 8 seats. If you dine in, make sure you order laksa cuz it tastes way better as a dine-in item. I've voted their laksa, the best laksa in toronto and no I didn't stutter.
The char kuey teow is also fantastic and has such amazing wok hay. I like that the portion sizes are absolutely gargantuan. Always feel like I'm getting maximum bang for my buck.
The pad thai is ok. It's not as good as some other places. You can prolly skip trying this item if you order here.
Curry puffs have really good spice but are a little on the dry side. I think that's just the way these are supposed to taste though.
Out of all the desserts: kuih dadar (rolled coconut crepe) was my favourite. The other ones were either too contrasting of a sweet and salty nature or just too texturous haha. I didn't try the kuih seri durian because well ... not a fan of durian LOL.
The family is some of the nicest people around. Always down for a chat when...
   Read moreHaving lived in South-East Asia (I was born and brought up there) I love Malaysian food!!! It was an absolute joy to relish once again the various kuihs (sweet meats) from my childhood, which are served on this eatery. The Seri Muka and Talam kuihs were excellent. The char-broiled pulut panggang ( glutinous rice with a savoury filling) was out of this world! Their Nasi Lemak with fried ikan bilis ( coconut milk infused rice with deep fried dried anchovies in a spicy sauce served with boiled egg, cucumber and peanuts - a Malaysian favourite as well as staple) was excellent as well as their Char Kway Teow ( pan fried rice noodle with fishcake shrimp and chicken) was mind-blowing. Not only is the food supremely delicious, the servings are generous. Bryan is the owner. A gracious, polite, warm young man who is the epitome of Malaysian hospitality. This has become my favourite eatery in Toronto. A real treasure...
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