Chilli Paneer
Dry, hot, and better here than at any of its rivals.
Chinese · Agincourt
Hakka Legend
客家傳奇
The other side of the Hakka argument, and the one with the better chilli paneer
ChineseAgincourt, Toronto$$Details being confirmed
The review
Scarborough has enough Hakka restaurants to sustain a genuine rivalry, and Hakka Legend's claim rests on the vegetarian half of the menu, which is longer and better than almost anyone else's.
Chilli paneer is the argument-settler: dry, hot, and better here than anywhere nearby. Lollipop chicken is the meat equivalent and stains everything it touches. Hot garlic vegetables demonstrate that the vegetarian dishes are not there out of politeness.
Honest notes: it is a small room and weekends are tight. There is not much atmosphere and parking is limited. It is also cheaper than its more famous neighbours, which counts.
What to order
Lollipop Chicken
Frenched wings in a hot sauce that stains everything.
Hot Garlic Vegetables
The dish that proves the vegetarian menu is not filler.
What works
- Vegetarian menu is genuinely extensive
- Cheaper than its better-known rivals
- Consistent heat levels
What doesn’t
- Small room, so weekends are tight
- Not much atmosphere
- Limited parking
Verdict
Chilli paneer, lollipop chicken, hot garlic vegetables. Cheaper than its rivals.