Cha Kee Restaurant
Cha Kee Restaurant offers a comprehensive menu of classic Hong Kong-style cafe (Cha Chaan Teng) dishes at budget-friendly prices, making it the ideal choice for any time of day.
The brand name Cha Kee — a Cantonese colloquialism for Cha Chaan Teng — reflects the team's desire to bring this distinctive culture to Toronto while maintaining the authentic presentation and flavours found in Hong Kong.
Blending tradition and modern elements, Cha Kee's interior showcases a stylish black colour theme with their logo prominently displayed at the centre of the wall.
Start off your meal by choosing between the refreshing Iced Lemon Tea ($4.49) or the rich and velvety Hong Kong-Style Iced Milk Tea ($4.49) made with evaporated milk.
The Satay Beef in soup with Vermicelli ($12.49) is always a great choice when it comes to classic Hong Kong breakfast, featuring a filling noodle soup topped with deep-flavoured marinated beef.
This all-day breakfast combo is complemented by slices of toast, scrambled eggs, and your choice of beverage.
Nothing beats the comforting warmth of Baked Pork Chop on Rice ($15.49) on chilly days.
Arriving straight from the oven, a deep fried pork chop rests on a bed of egg-fried rice. Sweet and tangy tomato sauce fills up the space and it's crowned with melted cheese, ensuring every bite is succulent and flavourful.
Curry Beef Brisket on Instant Noodles ($16.99) is a harmonious marriage of savoury and spicy notes reminiscent of Malaysian curry, accompanied with tender potatoes. The perfectly cooked noodles soak up all the thick curry sauce, with a creamy finish from the coconut milk.
Elevate your dining experience with the bouncy Curry Fish Balls ($6.99), simmered in a truly addictive sauce accented with a lingering heat.
If you find it challenging to decide on your meal, there's an all-inclusive Club Sandwich ($13.99) composed of layers of chicken, scrambled egg, tomato slices, cucumber, and cheese between crispy toasts.
Pineapple Bun with Tomato Eggs ($9.49) encapsulates a creative fusion of homey Chinese tomato egg stir-fry and renowned Cantonese baked goods. It features a sweet, pillow-like bread with a flaky top crust stuffed with fresh tomato and scrambled eggs.
Coated in thin batter, their Chicken Leg with Fries ($13.99) has a crunchy outer layer akin to chips. The inclusion of crinkle-cut fries evokes the nostalgic charm of the local fast-food establishments in Hong Kong.
Wrap up your meal with lovely Diced French Toast ($10.99), a Hong Kong-style creation that involves coating the bread with peanut butter before frying to a golden perfection.
Savour this sweet delight by spreading soft butter over the freshly fried toast cubes and topping them with a generous drizzle of syrup or condensed milk.
Cha Kee Restaurant is located at 50 Bur Oak Ave. Unit 9 in Markham.
Fareen Karim