Went to Chinese traditional buns, ordered xlb but got big steamed buns instead of dumplings.

yeah, sounds like you don't like chinese food at all.

Anyone been to Asian legend in Chinatown?. Is it passable?

Last thread was like 6+ years ago. Anything new/good besides asian legend/din tai fung (we know its fake...is it worth going though? The whole fake thing really makes me not want to go)/skyland

I went to skyland a few years ago, not impressed.

Tap phong has them, but theirs aren't as good quality Imo. Should be fine for home use.

whole fish?

I always though so too at first, but they actually do have a large menu, just like other restaurants in the area.

However, food quality, even the pork bone soup, is very poor IMO.

going to a coupon-restaurant is like guaranteeing yourself a poor meal IMO. When the craze started, I tried out a few, never again. I event went to a couple where I had decent experiences in the past, but on the coupon....horrible.

Plus, speaking from experience, the restaurant hates you when you come in with a coupon. Its like a lose-lose situation for everyone.

I have a few homesick korean friends who all agree the best is Makkalchon in scarborough. One girl wanted to cry.

Haven't had the bibimbap, but IMO the best korean in Christie is Sunrise. I usually get the soondobu (so much better than buk chang), and spicy pork belly. army soup is good too.

Its fermented cabbage...it doesn't really go bad...

I like to cook or make soup with older kimchi.

restoran malaysia/ gourmet garden
Stop at Shanghai Dim Sum for some frozen dimsum to bring home.

I've always liked going to the old location (been going for a few years). Its fun, however I've never actually found stuff that I *really* really like.

I feel the quality of the food much higher at cp than rolsan. Went there once and honestly thought the dimsum was really bad.

So Offal is hipster to you? Lol

Oops nevermind I assumed alis was something else!

Add to parkdale: Ali's roti!

I went a few months back and it was Yuzunohana. No omakase available as I didn't reserve in advance. Just ordered sushi a la carte. Very disappointing sushi.

I used to like the Makkah on Danforth as it was close to where I stayed. Its okay....not the best by any means.

What is your source that restaurants are cutting back on the use of lard, Charles?

For me, kingyo>guu>>>>>>>>>>>hapa

I have bought it in chinatown supermarkets before. Specifically, the one just north east of the spadina dundas intersection. It was not labelled correctly so you should know what it looks like!

Benix is a kitchen store that used to be in many malls. It recently closed down in the last couple months and a bowring opened up in its place. Its right by the food court. I was in there a few months ago and happened to be by there again yesterday and it was gone.

Hmm, I just looked it up and benix and bowring are owned by the same company. Makes sense!

Sounds like its Benix...that store is no longer at Dufferin mall but there should be other locations. I bet any restaurant supply, like Tap Phong on Spadina, would have some.

Cut into thin, short strips and use as a garnish for salads or anything really.

Or cut into small squares and use it as a wrap for tartare (fish or steak)..

Or...buy more rice.

I had a really great meal and service recently at The Emerson at Bloor/Landsdowne. Its comfort food, but executed well and elevated a bit. d

What is pricing like for the rest of the items?

I've bought them a few times from foodymart and T&T

Any asian supermarket, or grocery store in Chinatown has them.

That's sad, golden turtle sucks!