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This place is always packed during lunch/dinner whenever I go.
They offer dine-in and take-out options. You can grab BBQ to go
There's fresh BBQ hanging at the front of the window.
There's fresh seafood swimming around in the tanks at the back.
If you're not here to get something to go, you can sit at one of the many (large) round tables. Though, if you are dining on your own or a pair, you may be sharing a table with others. But hey, you're in Chinatown, so just call it the authentic experience. They do have seating for 4 I think, but it looks like they prefer large round tables.
Washrooms are a bit too small in comparison, however, and the way they've set up their floor-plan, if it's a full-house, you need to basically walk all the way around the restaurant to actually reach the washrooms because the tables are so close that there's no space if a bunch of people are sitting around them. But you can't really blame them there's only so much room and they want to maximize capacity.
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They have two menus: a green menu, and a red menu. I'm not sure what the difference is but they have different categories and items...So I guess you're looking at a restaurant with over 400 items to choose from.
There's also lists of weekly specials posted.
In addition to all those menus, they also have special menus for
1. Breakfast 8 AM to 11 AM
2. Lunch 11 AM to 3 PM
3. Afternoon Tea 3 PM to 5 PM
Given that they close at 2 AM or 4 AM, I'm wondering if they have a midnight menu.
Given the abundance of cantonese restaurants at dundas/spadina, prices are competitive, portion sizes are pretty big. Even the ones you get from the special menus. You're looking at something like a $6 lunch and it should be enough to fill you up.
Food comes up at a good rate, and while you're waiting, their selection of teas are pretty good to pass the time. Of course, refills included.
All of the dishes I've tried so far were enjoyable.
There was some hints of rancid oil in the flavours for a couple dishes.
I happened to be driving by the House of Gourmet on Sunday morning and decided to head inside. I asked the lady behind the counter for a recommendation and she suggested the Beef Brisket w/ Rice Noodle in Soup ($4.25). I accepted the suggestion and I am very pleased that I did. The broth was very tasty! The noodles were abundant and well-textured. And the brisket was juicy and quite delicious. I was pretty full after eating this $5 bowl of soup and I will definitely return for the same great deal.
House of Gourmet is a name no Chinese person will know if you tell them, but say the name in Chinese and you should get a bunch of grins and head nods. The place itself is identifiable by all the hanging dead animals on the window front. That image alone should entice you to walk in. And then as soon as you glance at the menu, you’ll notice they have close to 500 items!!
a little bit salty. You must drink lots of tea! food supplied in big size! lots of people there. waiter and waitress are very friendly. we three people cost 40 bucks to get a good dinner!
Wow. Years of walking by and never poking my head in all wasted. A great noodle and BBQ place to satisfy any appetite. And the speed, it almost feels wrong that food can be prepared that fast, but hey. Roasted pork w/rice with added veg is a recommended starting point since the two menus can be overwhelming.
The food was well cooked and authentic. We ordered the hot and sour soup, a beef and black bean dish, general Tao chicken, fried noodles, and a duck dish. Food arrived quickly. Service was alright, nothing spectacular.
Super busy all the time, great food, pretty quick service. So many menu items to choose from! I think I get something different every time and it's always amazing!
This is a great place. It is hard to go wrong, and it is very fast. Be prepared to get tossed around in the line waiting for a table, and also be prepared to split a table. But, the noodles, soups, classics and specials are awesome.
I absolutely love the shrimp wonton soup. It has a delicious broth! Otherwise the food is typical oily Chinese fare which hits the spot whether you're drunk or sober.
Fantastic. Very flavourful and fresh extensive menu. Packed but efficient service to match. Great authentic choice.
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