JenChan's

"There’s now brunch at this Cabbagetown restaurant on weekends. JenChan’s features a Yum Cha brunch with dumplings galore, short rib egg rolls, egg and cheese bao buns, and lion’s mane poutine, along with miso five-spice doughnuts, buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, and soy sauce deviled eggs. Order oolong tea service or a bloody mary and tuck into this brunch." - Henna Bakshi

"Jen and Emily Chan describe the menu at their Cabbagetown restaurant as “mostly Southern, mainly Asian,” including the pizzas, cheesesteaks, and egg rolls on the menu, all of which are available for takeout and local delivery. But for people seeking a quick family meal or to feed a small crowd, consider ordering a take-and-bake lasagna or chicken pot pie casserole or joining the weekly supper club offering up to five meals ready for serving. Order online." - Beth McKibben, Molly Harris

"We don’t need another excuse to go to JenChan’s in Cabbagetown since we’re down to eat pizza or Chinese food any day of the week. But their dim sum brunch gives us a reason anyway. The small interior dotted with Chinese lanterns hanging from the exposed rafter ceiling makes for a good spot to indulge in small plates with a group. It’s typically crowded with neighborhood regulars looking to get another taste of the juicy osso bucco and creamy grits, or the tasty shumai that we usually order two of because we can’t get enough of these pork and shrimp dumplings. The menu constantly changes, and it’s not unusual for them to run out of popular items like the Best Damn Coffee Cake, which absolutely lives up to its name. " - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams

"This small Cabbagetown spot does a lot of things well: dim sum brunch, creative pizzas, and solid Chinese dishes. And we’re adding cheesesteaks to that list. Purists will roll their eyes, but we love their inventive take on the classic. JenChan’s uses mongolian beef for the meat, giving the saucy cheesesteak a juicy sweetness. And unlike the thinly shaved beef slices most places use, these hunks of beef make this steak sandwich feel like it went to study abroad and came back with a weighty, new outlook. But toppings like grilled green peppers, onions, and melty cheese combine to give you the familiar tastes of a classic cheesesteak. " - juli horsford

"If a pizza and Chinese cuisine combo makes you think twice, then think thrice and head straight to Cabbagetown to sample the many sides of JenChan’s. This cozy, casual spot on adorable Carroll Street is perfect for spontaneous weeknight gatherings since there’s a menu item to please everyone. And the creative chef team is always pairing new culinary concepts—we’re forever dreaming about the sesame street fries, which come dolloped with gochujang ketchup, crispy chilis, and finished with a glistening, over easy egg. And don’t even get us started on JenChan’s Yum Cha Dim Sum brunch menu. Grab a patio table outside and dig into a lusciously glazed miso five-spice doughnut. " - rachel garbus