FAN TAN CAFE

Fan Tan Cafe is a fun little eatery nestled in the heart of Chinatown. This place has ambiance to spare. Lighting is soft, the tables are candle lit  and they play groovy jazz music.  Cheerful paintings adorn the walls. The menu features mainly Cantonese cuisine with a few Szechwan dishes if you like it spicy!

Fan Tan Cafe is one of the best bargains around for lunch if, like me, you occasionally crave "white folks" Chinese food. What can I say?  It’s a guilty pleasure and I daresay a great hangover cure.  For only 7.50 you can make your own combo plate.  Choose three items from a lengthy list. Try ginger tofu or that venerable favourite sweet and sour pork. If you abhor this sort of thing take heart, this restaurant also makes many authentic Chinese dishes that Asian people will actually eat.  Try the beef and ginger chow funn - tender slices of lean beef sauteed with oyster sauce and bok choy on a mound of saucy rice noodles.    On a rainy day order a bowl of wonton soup topped with crispy duck. Wash it down with plenty of green tea.  In the evening you can order a martini and lounge in front of the colourful goldfish tank while you wait for your pot stickers to arrive.

Service at Fan Tan is friendly and fast.  This is a good place to eat lots without breaking the bank!  There are lots of choices for omnivores and vegetarians alike.  Find out why this restaurant has been a fixture in Chinatown for over twenty one years.


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