HK Wontons in TO

June 27 2007, 5:33pm

Jim Chai Kee Noodle 270 West Beaver Creek, Unit 18, Richmond Hill 905-881-8778 Meal for two with all taxes and tip: $16

The plain walls, minimal décor, and simple tables may not be the typical way to attract customers into a restaurant. But it is because of these reasons, along with the delicious wonton noodles at Jim Chai Kee Noodle that keeps me returning to this uncomplicated little noodle house.

Looking at the short menu hanging on all four walls, I only need one hand to count all the items on it. There are noodles served with either wontons, beef, or fresh fish balls. By adding another fifty cents, we can also choose to have two of the three items in our noodles. To be “fancier”, there is an option of adding a plate of vegetables with hoisin sauce on the side. There is “serve yourself” tea available or customers can purchase a pop from the counter. This is what it is like eating at side street noodle houses in my hometown, Hong Kong.

Not only is the menu small, it is also only written in Chinese. But because there are few choices, it is still manageable to order in English. The place is packed most of the time and that is because they have the most delicious wontons in town! The size of the wonton served here is probably twice the size of a regular wonton from Chinatown.

I ordered the regular wonton noodle while my friend ordered a wonton and beef slices combo. We also wanted to be healthy so we ordered a side of boiled greens. Inside the wonton is a generous portion of fresh shrimp and pork. The ingredients wrapped in a thin layer of flour dough were cooked to perfection.

To top everything off, I spiced things up by adding the homemade hot sauce and a hint of vinegar to my soup. They say the vinegar brings out the fresh taste of seafood while the hot sauce was just my personal preference. It was perfect! I was quite full after eating my bowl of noodles so I did not have a chance to try the fish balls. I have heard they are quite tasty since they are made with fresh fish. The beef slices were nothing spectacular; my friend only got it because he wanted “real meat” in his noodles. Jim Chai Kee is definitely not a place for people to impress their dates. It is more like a local neighbourhood noodle house where one goes to satisfy their hunger. On top of that, customers have the option of buying pre-made wontons in trays to enjoy at home. Just thinking about them makes my mouth water again.

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