Green Tea Restaurant 绿茶餐厅万锦

On Chinese New Year’s Eve, our family of three decided to find a place to enjoy a reunion dinner. The restaurant only allowed reservations for six or up people, so with just the three of us, we had to go early. I arrived at 5 PM, and it wasn’t crowded yet. However, their sign was too inconspicuous. Our family, arriving in two batches, both mistakenly entered the Japanese restaurant next door. As soon as I walked in, they asked if I was there for the all-you-can-eat option. I was so confused! We ordered simple dishes. As for the Peking duck, I couldn’t tell the difference between that and the roast duck. For a dish that costs nearly $60, I didn’t think it was great value for money. I also ordered Stir-Fried Beef with Chili Peppers (杭椒牛柳) because a few days ago, my daughter made this dish, but the beef strips she cut didn’t seem quite right. So I decided to order an authentic version for everyone to compare. Well, turns out the beef here was cut even thicker than my daughter’s. I guess I misunderstood what this dish is supposed to be like. The roasted pork, supposedly their specialty, was also a bit dry. Overall, it was okay. When we left, it was snowing heavily outside.

We have been to green tea restaurant a couple of times, so far we are happy with the food that we ordered, especially the braised pork belly and abalone ( $38.99 very tender and tasty, big volume), smashed potato with sliced beef ( $25.99 tasty, kids would love) braised sliced eel ( $32.99 unique dish, recommended if you like eel) we love the interior decoration and tableware. The atmosphere is very welcoming and elegant. The service can be improved, not consistent. Overall, it is a good choice if you would like to try some unique dishes from Southern China, such as Hangzhou and Shanghai.

This restaurant’s name is quite well-known back in China, celebrated for its uniquely styled interior and a minimalist take on Sichuan cuisine. However, our visit to the Markham location got off to a confusing start—we couldn’t even find the entrance at first. After a few attempts and some backtracking along the corridor, we finally figured it out: the restaurant shares its space with another one, which explains the poorly marked and rather misleading signage. We ordered the Barbecue Quail, Sweet & Sour Pork, Braised Sliced Beef in Spicy Yellow Pepper Broth, and Fried Rice with BBQ Pork & Soy Sauce. Overall, the Sweet & Sour Pork was the standout—crispy, chewy, and cooked just right. But as for the rest, they fell disappointingly flat. Compared to other Sichuan or Chinese restaurants in Toronto with ratings above 4.5, these dishes were painfully mediocre. To make matters worse, the speed at which everything was served strongly suggested the use of pre-prepared dishes. Now, I have nothing against pre-prepared food—so long as it tastes good—but that simply wasn’t the case here. In the end, there’s no way I could give this place anything above a 4/5!

The food here is good. I got the combo for four that comes with a chicken soup, honey soy glazed ribs, pork, and pickled fish. We ordered another side of meatballs which were the best dish we had. Overall, the food is great. Service is a bit slow. It is recommended to make a reservation since it can be busy.

I recently dined at this fantastic restaurant and had an amazing experience. The dishes were not only visually appealing but also delicious. The creamy, fruit-filled salad was a perfect starter, balancing sweetness and tanginess. The main course dishes, including the stir-fried meat with peppers and the savory bamboo shoots and mushrooms dish, were bursting with flavor. The freshness of the ingredients and the skillful preparation made each bite a delight. Highly recommend for a wonderful dining experience! Five stars!