The Old House Chinese Restaurant

4.0 ( 363 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
3 Glen Watford Dr, Scarborough, ON M1S 2B7, Canada
+1 416-298-8986

The Old House Chinese Restaurant is a hidden gem located in Scarborough, Ontario, offering a delightful taste of authentic Northern Chinese cuisine. With rave reviews from patrons, this establishment stands out for its use of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Dishes like the Fish with Red Pepper and Kung Pao Shrimps have garnered particular praise for their unique preparation and mouthwatering taste.

Customers like John Wonh and Yinhai Chen express their enthusiasm, highlighting a diverse menu filled with standout options including Beef in Chilli Sauce, Lamb Spine Hot Pot, and Pan-Fried Beef Pancakes. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive service add to the overall dining experience, making each visit memorable.

Even amidst a bustling crowd, diners appreciate the prompt service and the restaurant’s friendly staff. Regular visitors, such as Eric Diep, note the authenticity of Beijing-style flavors, which includes a penchant for spicy, oil-rich dishes that resonate with many. Overall, The Old House Chinese Restaurant has undoubtedly carved a niche for itself in Scarborough's dining scene, as echoed by Terry Spence’s glowing recommendation. A visit here promises not just a meal, but a genuine cultural experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • No wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Transgender safe space
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For The Old House Chinese Restaurant

John Wonh
Jul 2,2025
What a treat to have such an authentic Northern Chinese food restaurant right here in Toronto. The dishes were made with fresh ingredients and really flavourful!!! Highly recommend the fish with red pepper, 水煮鱼,锅包肉,宫保虾球, 地三鲜. You must come here, you will not regret!!!!
Yuri Zhao
Jun 13,2025
My fav restaurant nearby! The food is absolutely amazing, so unique and delicious! Especially the fish and the beef! The service is great as well, very friendly and welcome. Def recommend it!
Yinhai Chen
May 7,2025
My family went to the old house Chinese restaurant yesterday. The restaurant was very busy but we didn’t wait for long. The food was super yummy! We had Kung Pao shrimps, lamb spine hot pot, Sliced beef in chilli sauce, Fish fillet with pickle veggies and beef pancakes. All of them were delicious! The shrimps in Kung Pao shrimps were tender and tasty! The lamb spines was ideal for meat lovers! My family liked all the dishes and finished them all! Excellent dine in experience and we will come back again!!
Eric Diep
May 2,2025
We love the foods here. I hear people said this is Bejing style foods. They are always so friendly and so nice event i dont think they are really good at English. Foods are spicy and lot of dishes with lot of oils but i guess this is their style so I respect and enjoy it. Price is fair, taste is great (i had been here twices) Update, we came back 2 weeks ago in October 2024 and the food was still delicious. Nothing to complaint at all and will come again in the near future
Terry Spence
Apr 25,2025
Absolutely very happily surprised and definitely very very happy to have turned around to come here! Everything is delicious !!!!! Actually perfect! Very highly recommended!
sarah s
Apr 21,2025
The meat is BBQ'd to perfection. Juicy, packed with flavour, absolutely delectable. As full and lethargic as it might have made me feel post meal, I'm still craving the leftovers.
oh wang
Mar 24,2025
Recommend to everyone! Reasonable prices, service is great. Fresh and delicious.
Cherry Sundae
Mar 21,2025
Food was good,very tasty, and great customer service. I like the fresh made pancake, it's crispy outside and sweet inside. The shrimp comes with lots of veggies ,I like the cabbage a lot. I saw a guy was eating the black beans sauce noodles and it looks so yummy. I am going to give a try next visit.

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