The surprisingly amazing thing about #Toronto is that you can find delicious eats from all over the world right in this beautiful city. Toronto is just packed with restaurants, breweries and bars that feature all types of food, from the super casual to the exclusive fine-dining. If you watch the Travel Channel, you will probably know of the TV show: Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. From this show, there is an episode called “Toronto: Horse Heart and Flipper Pie.” Here, he takes us to his food travels in Toronto, with one restaurant called King’s Noodle Restaurant in the heart of Toronto’s Chinatown. What’s so special about this place? Just one thing: ROAST PORK.

I apologize in advance for the limited availability of these pictures. I was pressed for time trying to squeeze in one last stop here before my flight back to America. Hence, the sneak pictures of noodles being made and the not-so-pretty takeout of the famous dish. BUT.. at least I got to try it..

Right when you walk in, you will find a Chinese chef to your right preparing unlimited bowls of their exclusive famous dish, the one most ordered for: roast pork and wonton noodle in soup. There is a constant stream of people walking in and out, either ordering take-out or doing a quick sit-and-dine to wolf down this dish!

Here is a picture (through the foggy glass) of the BBQ and roast pork that Andrew Zimmern claims is just so amazingly good.. good enough for him to feature in one of his episodes. This is already a definitely must-try yes??? 🙂

Here is our lovely take-out of the noodles, wontons and roast pork. (Thank you for keeping it separate).

My friend and i literally slurped this take-out in our rental car right outside of the “return spot.” Yes, we were that pressed for time, but that didn’t stop us from trying this dish. Even as take-out, it’s better than nothing right?

And you know what? It was unbelievable……

The noodles were thin and cooked perfectly al dente to give it that firmness that every thin noodle needs for that perfect texture to chew on. The roast pork had that perfect 1cm surface of crispy and crunchy skin to contrast with the intensely soft and chewy layer of fat that was still attached right on. I did not feel unhealthy to eat this. This tasted way too good, like a little piece of heaven packed right in this take-out box. How amazing is that?! 🙂 The bok choy was soft yet firm at the same time. The broth was amazingly savory and just added on packs of comforting juicy flavors to the roast pork.

This is one of those noodle soup dishes where I try to eat and drink at the same time! You just got to. Chew on the roast pork and some noodles and slurp on some savory broth at the same time so that each chew on the pork releases dense flavors onto the broth for you to swallow. AHHHH.. This was heaven in a take-out box (an hour later).

That just means one thing: I’m due to visit Toronto again to try it fresh and in a presentable bowl.