
789 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Hakka Legend specializes in Hakka Chinese Food. The Hakka Chinese population in Toronto comprised of first or second generation of Chinese born in Calcutta, India. The word Hakka means "Guest". The Hakka Chinese are minority people who have emigrated from South China to places like India, Mauritius and Jamaica. In India, Calcutta was a primary location for Hakka Chinese to settle and further expand business opportunities such as dentistry, photography, leather tannery and Hakka chinese restaurant. Quite often our Indian customers have heard of "Bentinck Street" and leather tanneries in Tangra, now populated with scores of Hakka Chinese restaurants. Since the 1980's, most Hakka Chinese from India have settled in Toronto, Canada. The Chinese Indian flavour food is unique and different cooking style than the traditional or main stream Chinese food. The Hakka food is cooked with various Indian spices such as our famous Chicken Pakora or Chilli Chicken.
A halal sign is clearly visible on the premises. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.
Score reflects a halal certificate on file.
I've been visiting this location and the Markham location on and off for about a decade. My experiences have been mixed over the years, which is one of the reasons I don't visit as often as I used to. Generally speaking, I've found the customer service to be subpar, not the most welcoming. There have been a couple occasions last year, a gentleman who used to work behind the counter and consistently provided friendly, excellent customer service. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was not one of those positive experiences. My order was made incorrectly, and when I brought it to the staff's attention, they didn't seem interested in resolving the issue. Rather than argue, I decided to leave it alone, but I left feeling dissatisfied. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was that while I was still eating, a female server placed the bill and payment machine in front of me without asking whether I was finished or ready for the cheque. I found this to be quite off-putting. As a customer, it felt as though I was being rushed out rather than allowed to enjoy my meal. A simple check-in to ask if I was ready for the bill would have been appreciated and is basic customer service etiquette. After being a customer for many years, I know this location is capable of providing a better experience. Unfortunately, this visit reinforced why I don't come here very often. Customer service and attention to detail matter, and consistency is key. A simple smile and a quick check-in would go a long way in making customers feel welcome rather than rushed. I hope management takes this feedback into consideration and works to improve the overall customer experience.