Happy Brother Canteen — Restaurant in Liverpool

My favourite restaurant in the UK so far, because it makes me feel home. Very humble but friendly staff, reasonable price, delicious Chinese local food, running by a young couple and their parents(I guess), and they work hard. Which is very different than other Chinese restaurants: agressive and arrogant staff (particularly in some Hongkong restaurants in London); highly charged dishes ( I remember one dish of green vegetables can be £13-15 !!! Wth! ) ; adapted taste for local customers, etc.

I highly recommend the Sichuan pepper fried beef with tofu and potatoes, 干锅牛肉， 麻香油辣，梦飞祖国…！ prepared by the Chef, I heard him shouting from the kitchen: “the dish is ready!”

At the end, if you are looking for a Michelin level restaurant, here might not be the best...

This restaurant serves truly authentic Cantonese dishes that hit all the right notes. The BBQ roast duck, char siu (叉烧), and braised beef (卤牛肉) are incredibly flavorful, with tender meat and perfect seasoning. The pickled cabbage & pork intestine clay pot (酸菜肥肠鸡砂锅) standout dishes—rich, hearty, and packed with bold flavors.

Portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable for such high-quality food. It’s clear they focus on taste and value rather than fancy presentation.

One thing to note: the place is small and gets crowded quickly, especially during peak meal times. If you can, try visiting during off-hours (e.g., mid-afternoon or late evening) to...

Cheap compared to "standard" Restaurant prices (around £9 a dish at August 2022 compared to around £14 a dish), in a small, basically decorated establishment, which resembles more a cafe than a standard Restaurant. A surprisingly good variety of Chinese food is served here, including cool noodles from Hunan, & barbecued cooked meats from Guangdong / Hong Kong. Drinks wise, the variety appeared not so good (they were out of Orange Juice, and no Chinese Tea seemed available at the time), but the staff seemed...