Ron R.
Yelp
Alright Andrew Zimmern, this place better be good! Prior to arriving in Toronto, I had bookmarked King's Noodle Restaurant because I caught it on Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Toronto. We found it, came here for an early dinner, easily seated at a table for two and just beat out the dinner-rush crowd.
+ Dining +
They had more than enough tables and chairs. Large round family tables in the center, seating for four dining on the sides. If there's anything I noticed, it was seeing someone wiping down tables or sweeping the floor. That's always a plus!
++ Dishes we ordered ++
#47 Barbecued Duck & BBQ Pork wonton noodle soup ($12.95). Oh man, this bowl had everything I ever wanted! The wontons were plump and hardy. The egg noodles were long and tasty. The duck and pork were cooked just right. All together in some savory broth and bok choy! Such a refreshing bowl I deeply inhaled!
#7 Ginger Chicken (half @ $21.95), well this was the biggest mystery, as I know for a fact after investigating every delicious piece, they pretty much served us duck. This half chicken didn't have a huge breast, nor was the drumstick even fat. It was all lean, dark, and boney. But whether if it were duck or chicken, it was the ginger sauce/dip that made this dish! Every bite had to be dipped. The ginger was that good!
#149 Rice Flour Roll with Donut ($3.95), how cheap! We tried this just because. I didn't mind the donut, but I wish it were shrimp. Oh well. It was still fun eating this.
+++ Overall ++++
Now, I didn't exactly try their popular char siu dish they discussed on the show, but a sample of it in my soup was good enough. Same with the duck. The staff serving us was fine, no issue. Only the busy emotionless cashier lady gave me attitude while paying. Didn't know what I did. This would've been a four star review, but she killed it. Two turn offs, the 'cash only' factor. Which is really lame as they're on a major street. Second, again, it was that grumpy cashier lady. The food here was simply delectable. It made a lasting impression on how they do it in Chinatown Toronto! Even with the mediocre service, I would still totally go back!