KWONG FUNG GROUP

The meeting of two chefs

Chinese cuisine in Vancouver may be world-renowned, but the vote best Chinese restaurants, however, are located in Toronto. That is ‘Lai Wah Heen’ of Metropolitan Hotel, downtown Toronto and ‘Lai Toh Heen’ on Mount Pleasant Road, midtown Toronto.

The décor of both restaurants are grand but friendly, a perfect blend of oriental delight and East coast charm; and of course, service in these classy and famous restaurant are impeccable. On top of first class ambiance and service, Lai Wah Heen and Lai Toh Heen house two of ex-Hong Kong’s big name chefs, the dream team that helped crown the two Toronto restaurants, owned by Metropolitan Hotel.

Authentic Chinese cuisine in a foreign-influenced operation can be a risky business, but at Lai Wah Heen and Lai Toh Heen, it is the symbol of ‘extra-ordinary’.

From congee in white fine China bowls and carefully crafted dimsums, Lai Wah Heen has been the family restaurants for savvy diners, many of them from local and neighbouring Chinese communites. This is where folks come for the mouth-watering crispy-skinned Roast Pork and the seductive Peking Duck.

Lai Toh Heen, on the other hand, is a new addition that posts a ‘Bistro’ style dining ambiance. A dinner at Lai Toh Heen is regarded by many as an occasion; a special dining experience.

Let the aromatic ‘Papaya Soup’ sweeps you into the gourmet haven.

The ‘lo-for-tong’ (Long-boil soup) is no stranger to Chinese diners, but braising it inside a carefully chosen and hand-crafted papaya takes it to another level. Deep-fried prawns with salty egg-yolks smartly; raised egg-yolks’ reputation. Crisp sautéed greens that keep you coming back for more; stir-fried rice that dances in your palate; and the perfect finale presented by the colourful selection of dainty pastries along with Chinese dessert soup…Be surprised and moreover, be impressed!