In our family if we take a vote on our favorite cuisine Hakka Chinese would be a clear winner (after Indian of course). Thus, when I saw the flyer for ‘Guddu’s Chilli Chicken’ I wanted to immediately try it out, however the name made me reconsider as it conjured up an image of a chicken joint. However, my aunt stopped by the restaurant and got a menu and we discovered the place had a wide assortment of vegetarian dishes. As it was close to our home we thought we would check it out.
We walked in and were greeted by the person behind the counter who turned out to be the owner of the restaurant. He had a friendly manner and we got talking and discovered a Delhi connection :-). He was knowledgeable about each and every menu item and made great suggestions as well. Once we placed the order it took approx 20 mins to get it ready which seemed to fly by as the owner kept us engaged the whole time.
We had decided to take the food home as had loads of boxes to unpack. We left after wishing the owner (Guddu) good night. As soon as we reached home we took out the food and were surprised that the portion sizes were so generous. The food looked delicious and as soon as we took a bite we became fans. We had ordered ‘Vegetable fried rice’, ‘Gobhi Manchurian’ and ‘Lovely Gobhi’. Each of these dishes had the perfect taste, texture and spice level and reminded me of Hakka Chinese food I had growing up in India. The food was finger licking good and we became customers for life.
It was 6 years back that I had first visited ‘Guddu’s Chilli Chicken’ and since then not only me but my family & friends (Greater Toronto Area & Buffalo) swear by this restaurant. Our family has continued to get food from Guddu’s for occasions ranging from birthdays, anniversaries to family get togethers.
If you ask for my recommendation, then I would say do try their ‘Vegetarian Fried Rice’, ‘ Chilli Paneer’, ‘ Gobhi Manchurian’, ‘ Lovely Gobhi’, ‘ Vegetarian Hakka Noodles’,’ Veggie Spring rolls’,’ Veggie Corn Soup’, ‘Szechuan Vegetarian Noodles’, ‘Szechuan Ginger Noodles’ ‘Kung Pao Tofu’, ‘Tofu with Mixed Veggie’. Actually almost any dish works and you can request them to adjust the spice level according to your taste too. They offer catering and also have great lunch specials.
I would say if you are looking for a great Hakka Chinese restaurant in the Greater Toronto Area, then head over to Guddu’s Chilli Chicken. They are located at Unit 3 – 205 Van Kirk Drive, Brampton, ON L7A 3V4 and they are open 7 days a week (Mon – Thurs from 11:30am – 9:30pm / Fri – 11:30pm – 10:30pm / Sat – 12:00pm – 10:30pm / Sun – 12:30pm – 10:30pm). There is ample parking in the plaza always. The restaurant does have a sit down facility however people prefer to usually order in and pick up from this restaurant. The staff (especially Mrs. & Mr. Guddu) are friendly and courteous and also knowledgeable about the menu.
This restaurant receives 5 stars in SRM’s book.
Veggie Love Notes 