Jade East Restaurant - Toronto

Jade East cooks take-out Cantonese Chinese fare the way it use to and should be done. When I was growing up there used to be so many of these places which churn... read more Jade East cooks take-out Cantonese Chinese fare the way it use to and should be done. When I was growing up there used to be so many of these places which churned out great Cantonese cuisine, but now Jade East is the only one left which I know of. It is a small take-out restaurant which accepts cash only and their prices look as though they haven't changed in twenty years and neither has the quality of their food. Their fare is honest, substantial, and tastes divine. I recommend their Cantonese chow mein ($8.50) and shrimp and lobster sauce ($9.25), although I wish they would de-vein the shrimps. They are located in a small strip-mall along the Jane-Finch corridor which has seen better days, but to me it was like finding a long-lost friend. Today when I brought the food back home to my mom it was as if I was 7 years old again, thoroughly excited, truly happy, and without a care in the world again. I miss those days.

I don't understand why there are any negative reviews for this restaurant. Jade East is a standout in the community. read more I don't understand why there are any negative reviews for this restaurant. Jade East is a standout in the community.

I recently relocated to the North York area and I learned about this restaurant through recommendations from others. read more I recently relocated to the North York area and I learned about this restaurant through recommendations from others.

DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE! _I experienced absolutely horrible customer service. read more DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE! _I experienced absolutely horrible customer service.

Jade East prepares traditional Cantonese Chinese fare the way it should be done. Growing up, there used to be many places like this serving large portions of Ca... read more Jade East prepares traditional Cantonese Chinese fare the way it should be done. Growing up, there used to be many places like this serving large portions of Cantonese cuisine, but now Jade East is the only one I know. It is a small take-out restaurant that only accepts cash, and their prices seem unchanged for twenty years, but the quality of their food remains excellent. The dishes are honest, substantial, and delicious. I highly recommend their Cantonese Chow Mein ($8.50) and Shrimp with Lobster Sauce ($9.25), although I wish they would devein the shrimp. Located in a small strip mall along the Jane Finch Corridor, the area may have seen better days, but for me, it was like rediscovering an old friend. Bringing the food home to my mother felt like being 7 years old again - excited, happy, and carefree. I miss those days.