Modu Three Brothers is a Chongqing-style noodle shop in Toronto, located in Scarborough's Sky City Shopping Centre.

Originally from southwestern China, the franchise was brought to Canada by Vivian, who discovered the brand while browsing Douyin.

"As someone who loves hot and sour noodles, I found it hard to find any in Canada that truly matched my taste," the owner explains. "That's when I had the bold idea to bring Modu to Toronto and open the store myself."

The restaurant occupies two spacious units, which are decked out in shades of red. Round-backed chairs and square tables give the space a slightly old-fashioned feel, while the exposed pipes and metal lighting fixtures keep it grounded in the present.

The franchise's logo, which features three smiling brothers, can be seen near the front counter, alongside an illuminated menu board.Modu Three Brothers serves a wide selection of Chinese dishes. Light snacks, such as skewers, sausages and rice bowls, make up the bulk of their menu.

That said, the restaurant is most famous for its noodles. Many of these dishes can also be ordered as combos, which come with a side and a drink. As a result, you can easily eat a full meal for under twenty dollars.

One of Modu Three Brothers' most popular items is the aptly named Signature Freshly Boiled Chicken Soup with Rice Noodles ($13.99).

Served in an enormous metal pot, this dish comes to the table piping hot and is every bit as wholesome and nourishing as you'd expect it to be.The Classic Pork with Meat Sauce and Sweet Potato Noodles ($12.99) is a colourful dish that combines soft noodles and savoury pork in a flavourful broth.

Though the spicy meat sauce does most of the heavy lifting, chives, onions and yellow beans help to give it a more balanced flavour. Chongqing Lamb Skewers ($5.99 for two) are lightly fried and seasoned with cumin and chili powder. Their pleasantly spicy flavour and crispy consistency makes them the perfect counterpoint to the filling noodle dishes.

Chicken Tenderloin Skewers ($5.99 for two) are just as tasty, thanks to a winning combination of tender chicken and fragrant spices.While the Fired Squid Kabobs ($5.99 for two) may be seasoned with the same types of spices as the previous two skewers, their distinctive shape and chewy consistency help them stand out from the others.Grilled Pork Sausages ($4.99 each) are thick and juicy, with crispy skin that snaps when you bite into it.The Chongqing Fried Pork ($9.99) is equally crunchy, though this texture comes from a thin layer of batter rather than a snappy sausage casing.Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken ($9.99) is a popular street food, consisting of bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in flour and fried to a golden brown.

Salt and pepper are added to give the dish a stronger flavour, while spicy mayo is served on the side to enhance it even further. One of my favourite dishes was the Signature Stir Fried Pork with Green Peppers ($13.99). This classic combination of meat and vegetables is borderline addictive and will definitely appeal to diners with a high spice tolerance. Osmanthus Brew ($2.99) is a sweet-smelling drink with a mildly floral flavour profile. Its most distinctive characteristic is a layer of chewy rice along the bottom of the cup, which absorbs the drink’s flavour and gives it a unique texture.If you'd prefer something a little more conventional, consider trying the Lemon Sour Prune Drink ($1.99).

Though slightly stronger than the average lemonade, this tangy drink will still satisfy your cravings for a refreshing summer beverage, especially when paired with savoury noodles or spicy kabobs.

Modu Three Brothers is located at 3260 Midland Avenue, Units F101 and F102.