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The Best Chinese Restaurants in Mississauga
The best Chinese restaurants in Mississauga reflect the cuisine's wide array of flavours and offerings from dim sum to fusion dishes. From something simple like the warm satisfaction of clay pot rice with steamed vegetables, to comfort food like roasted duck, food offerings in Mississauga give plenty of reason to head west of Toronto for Chinese eats.
Here are my picks for the best Chinese restaurants in Mississauga.
Writing by Kunal Gulati. Photos by Morris Lum
Emerald Chinese Restaurant
Located in the heart of Mississauga, Emerald Chinese offers excellent dumpling and spring roll combinations. As a bonus, the prices aren't too hard on the wallet, unless you're ordering from their extravagant set menus. You should prepare for line-ups out the door for dim sum brunch on weekends, and don't expect philosophical conversations from the efficient staff as they like to keep it short and sweet while carrying around delicious dim sum push carts. I recommend trying the giant crab. More »
Ming's Golden China
Ming's Golden China is owned and operated by night owls. Seriously, it's one of the best places to eat in Mississauga after hours. Stumble into a brightly lit space, complete with chandeliers, that welcomes your (presumably) heavily inebriated self. Let your taste buds take over with their delicious crispy fried chicken and crispy beef. I would go as far as to dub this the late night Kentucky Fried Chinese Chicken. Enjoy dim sum on the weekends and feel free to order pitchers of tea as it's free. More »
Tremendous Chinese Restaurant
What you'll find in spades are tentacles, tentacles, tentacles. Tremendous is well-known amongst Mississauga's gambling and party-rocking community, and for being a signature late-night spot where you will find everyone, from your best friend to your grandparents, sitting around a large table ordering plates of chicken balls, tentacles, and fried rice. The servers have matching pink vests that add to the whimsy of this place. Service is quick and priced for the drunken customer on the prowl for grease. Is it 4 a.m. already? More »
Sam Woo Restaurant
Sam Woo has its own Wikipedia Page, and with good reason. Some of the owners over at Tremendous Chinese Restaurant transferred over to this spot by Square One. The atmosphere is crisp and clean, and you should expect a full house along with quality food and service. Sadly, the pink vests did not migrate with Tremendous' staff. For an exceptional dish, try General Tao's chicken. More »
Axia Restaurant
Pronounced 'axe-ia' and meant to stand in for 'Asia,' Axia lives up to its reputation as a fine dining option for fusion dishes that incorporate Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines, along with a wide array of desserts. I would recommend the teriyaki-glazed sea bass or lemongrass pork chop. The only potential drawback of this upscale place is the price, but I pay it gladly. More »
Ming Room
Ming Room represents a unique Hakka experiment that reflects the cuisine's fusion of Indian and Chinese flavours. This is hands-down my favourite low-key spot, and is ideal for fine dining without the price to match. I recommend their ginger chicken and chicken sweet corn soup. Don't forget to grab their exceptionally delicious fortune cookies on your way out and visit their second location, which has recently popped up on Hurontario Street. More »
Summit Garden
Located in the west end of the city, Summit Garden features live music and famous Chinese acts on the weekend. Seafood lovers take note that a wide array is present on Summit Garden's vast menu, although the spot is also highly recommended for dim sum enthusiasts who enjoy open spaces and push-cart dishes. Dim sum is available as late as 4 p.m. all week with XL costing a mere $6. Also, don't expect a quiet dining experience. More »
Noodle Wok
Put simply, Noodle Wok is among the cheapest, greasiest, and most delicious Chinese fast food joints while apparently also standing as one of the oldest spots tucked away in the Grant Park Plaza. Along with daily specials, most of their dishes come in at $5 and the portions will definitely yield leftovers, and best of all, you can watch the kitchen staff at work. More »
Chiu Chow Man
I recently checked out this gem conveniently located within the Chinese centre near Burnhamthorpe Road. I was treated to an open-door kitchen and a great little restaurant with incredibly generous portions. Apart from the cook working on my meal in his sleeveless gym tee, Chiu Chow Man is perfect for an early dinner through their wide array of set menus and daily specials. I had rice noodle chicken with satay sauce, and cantonese chow mein with beef and seafood which resulted in enough food to easily feed a family of four. More »
Lion City Restaurant
A melting pot of Chinese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, and Singaporean cuisine, Lion City Restaurant is mere steps away from Chiu Chow Man. The design and vibe remind me of my Asian adventures. Go here for some incredible Char Kway Teow or the simple, yet delicious, chicken rice. If you're feeling adventurous, try their Laksa, which ranks among the best in Mississauga. More »
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We already have people on here who say that Scarborough, Etobicoke, North York aren't represented here, and I think some strides have been made, but is BlogTO going to start posting things about Pickering, Ajax, etc?
I'd really reconsider reading it. And, yes, its a Toronto-centric thing. If you live and work in Toronto, BlogTo should help out in living and working here. If you don't, make your own blog.
2. The restaurants on this list are more or less good but in the wrong order. There's no way Emerald Garden beats Sam Woo and Summit Garden, full stop.
I really don't think Trumendous should be #3. It's cheap and opens late, but that's about it. The food's pretty gross when sober. I agree that Happy Jade should be on the list and Lion City isn't Chinese at all. My favourite is Macey's, which should definitely be on there.
I mean Tremendous????
Axia isn't even a chinese restaurant and it's number 5. I thought chinese restaurants served chinese food, not japanese and korean like the article states. If you were looking for filler there's more than just 10 chinese restaurants in Mississauga you could have chosen from.
I have to agree with some of the comments above. My favourite Chinese restaurant in Mississauga would be Macey's—their menu is more Hong Kong style which spans the gamut from traditional Chinese dishes to great casseroles to spaghetti to plain old toast. The best thing is, they are always consistent in their preparations. I know what I'm going to get when I go there, and it rarely ever disappoints.
Axia at #5? Please...
Sam Woo is famous for their BBQ pork dishes, and they do not disappoint. Where is that on this review?
I find the portions at Summit Garden a little too large for dim sum. Each dumpling is larger than the norm, and fills you up too much preventing you from ordering/enjoying other dishes.
One of my favourite dishes at Emerald is the steamed octopus (NOT in curry sauce). When it's fresh, it's delicious. I get two orders sometimes. My default dim sum place would be Emerald. But then again, I live nearby.
Where's Congee Dynasty (SE Burnhamthorpe & Erindale Station Rd.) in this list?! Surely it beats some of the others on here.
Plus, move/drive back to Saga. our glass needs emptying.
*i don't know if any/all these spots are ttc-accessible, but that's how i'd circumscribe things.
This is a seriously poor list. Little to no effort was put into researching places to eat.
While I can agree with the number 1 pick, can't say much else for the rest, there are better selections out there like someone mentioned above - Congee Dynasty.
we got Tremendous and Golden China at #2 and #3
BUT, my vote goes to "The great WOK of China" in the central parkway mall.....not the biggest like Emerald or Sam Woo but for sure, good food!
Sam Woo is pretty mediocre.
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The only one on this list I still enjoy is Noodle Wok.
Axis should not even be on here!
Chiu Chow Man - NO!
Where is Happy Jade Seafood Restaurant (the best dim sumand BBQ meats in Mississauga)? Where is Chi's Congee House?