Not the traditional experience. The Staff is friendly, the Service is fast and the prices are fair, but the food isn't necessarily what you'd expect (explanation below). Our order contained BBQ pork wonton soup, vegetarian egg rolls, Tender Trap fried rice (also known elsewhere as house, special or Yeung Chow fried rice), honey garlic spare ribs and General Tao chicken. The soup has a dark, slightly orange broth that has a strong fragrance of BBQ? and thick square chunks or pork. Definitely not the clear broth with thinly sliced BBQ pork and a few veggies that I'm accustomed to in other parts of the city. The egg rolls where fine but nothing special, would have preferred if they had some meat in them since the spring rolls are also vegetarian. The rice was quite tasty, I really enjoyed it. It's a bit darker and slightly oilier than what I'm used to but very good nonetheless. The honey garlic spare ribs are breaded and in a thick sauce, which really threw me off. I haven't had spare ribs like since Ho Lee Chow was still around so I was not expecting that. The menu doesn't mention they're breaded. Not my thing, but I'm sure other will enjoy them. Finally, the General Tao chicken was a bit heavy on the breading and not hot at all. The brocoli that came with it was a very nice touch and I really liked that but IMO, it still needs a bit of peppers and onions. Overall it was an okay experience and I will definitely give them a try for other dishes, but it will unfortunately not be my first choice for chinese food.

WE ORDERED 4 ITEMS FOR TAKEOUT AROUND 12/1230. THEYRE QUITE BUSY HERE, SO CALL AHEAD FOR PICK UP. SERVICE 5/5 THE LADY TAKING OUR WAS VERY POLITE AND FRIENDLY. UNLIKE OTHER RESTAURANTS W.THE LANGUAGE BARRIER....SHE WAS QUITE PLEASANT. VALUE 5/5 DEFINITELY GETTING YOUR BANG FOR YOUR BUCK HERE! PORTIONS ARE HUGE! TASTES OVERALL REALLY GOOD! CRISPY BEEF 4/5 ID JUST WISH THE BEEF PCS WERE SKIGHTLY THICKER SO WHEN FRIED, ITS NOT OVER COOKED AND TOUGH/CHEWY. FLAVOURS ARE GREAT! LOVE THE SPICY KICK. FRIED SQUID 5/5 WE ASKED THEM TO MAKE THIS DISH SPICY. PRETTY GOOD! AGAIN, HUGE PORTION! SHRIMP FRIED RICE 5/5 VERY TASTY! THAT CHINESE FR WOK FLAVOUR! I LIKED THAT ITS NOT TOO SALTY. LOADED W.SHRIMP TOO! BROCCOLI W.GARLIC 5/5 CANT GO WRONG HERE! BROCCOLI CROWNS NICELY BLANCHED AND TOSSED IN SOME GARLIC! OVERALLS ID DEFINITELY COME BACK HERE FOR MY CHINESE FOOD CRAVINGS! WE SPENT ROUGHLY $54 TAX IN, PLUS TIP $60. I REALLY ENJOYED IT! THANK YOU TENDET TRAP! YOUVE TRAPPED US FOR LIFE!

Great North American Chinese food. Very consistent and flavourful food. Great portions too. Nice place to have in cabbagetown when you crave Chinese food.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cantonese Chow Mein, Pan Fried Pork Dumplings, Chicken Wings Spring Roll and Chicken Fried Rice, Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls on Fried Rice & Spring Roll, General Tao's Chicken with Chow Mein, Chili Chicken, Fried Chicken Rice and Fried Chicken Spring Roll

have Been ordering here for years and it's some of the best Chinese food I've had. I'd recommend it without a doubt.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Cantonese Chow Mein, Pan Fried Pork Dumplings, Chicken Wings Spring Roll and Chicken Fried Rice, Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls on Fried Rice & Spring Roll, On Fried Rice, General Tao's Chicken with Chow Mein, Fried Chicken Wings, Rice Fried

Tender trap is a STAPLE in the area. Nothing bad on the menu. I've probably tried everything now. They're also super friendly and give off a warm family vibe. Eating a dish from tender trap is like being transported back to a time when Chinese food meant something different and despite how much the neighborhood has changed around them, they've stayed true to who they are and what they do well: Providing affordable food and outstanding value to the families of Cabbagetown, st James town and beyond.

Well I thought I can just order in a takeout container eat here and maybe order more if needed since would be easy already in containers. But...according to lady at the desk if you order take out your not allowed to stay. (Place is not busy either)...very unfortunate. I came because I am really hungry and have a chinese food crave even if it's not true traditional style chinese food. Waiting to actually try the food now...sort of upsetting and discouraged about enjoying a pleasant meal :(

I will say that my favourite Chinese cuisine could be found here; my favorite is A4 on the menu. It is the best Chinese restaurant in Toronto,and it is located at the intersection of Parliament and Wellesley. Folks of all cultural go there to experience the Chinese food, cold beverages, including bubble teas, hard drinks, and soft drinks. There are comfortable seats and a television you can watch the news on. I highly recommend for everyone to visit this restaurant.

The first time I eat their food it was really tasty hot and good price. Last week the food tasted awful especially the fried rice,it tasted bad... the rice smelled bad. The kung po chicken was mostly vegetables I could count how many chicken pieces was in the plate. Yesterday got the wrong order didn't realize until I got home. Chill chicken was way too salty . I do have think that I would be buying from this restaurant any ti.e soon. A bit disappointed and bummed.

Had the chilly chicken and general Tao. Tasteless and flat tastes for both soaked in oil. Food was so oilly that till it arrived it was a moshy chicken. No crispiness left. Maybe its good for dine in but I would avoid for delivery or anything that stays in package for more than 10 mins. Also leaving bones in our General Tao chicken its really not pleasant. Every-time we had a bite we were afraid we were gonna break our teeth. You either serve it boneless or not.

I forget the name of the dishes I ordered but oh man the food was so good. Chinese food is my favorite food since I am a kid living in Panama, and when I moved here to Canada the Chinese food is so meh. Finally I found a place that made the Chinese food really like the Chinese community in Panama and is so good. I love it how they serve you big portions and the price reasonable. I'll be back here for sure.
Food: 5
Service: 5

phenomenal, family run Chinese restaurant serving Cabbagetown for years. excellent food quality and competitive prices. they make one of the best Singapore style noodles, super tasty chicken wings and fried fish as well. portions are plentiful and the owners are wonderful. highly recommend!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Tasted the Chicken wings & fried rice. The food was very well prepared. Misses Chicken wings had no sauces, plain . Fried Rice was the outstanding . The debit machine was not tap payment. Would go again. The price was very reasonable, considering this was not downtown.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Great portions, great prices
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
On Fried Rice, Rice Fried, Vegetables Spring Rolls
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid street parking
Wheelchair accessibility
Not wheelchair friendly

We came across Tender Trap by chance while in the area through a Google search. Every item we got was so hot and fresh and delicious! We don't live in the area but ended up coming back a second time especially to eat there. We wanted to order delivery one night but were sad to discover we weren't in their delivery area. Highly recommended for delicious, fresh and affordable Chinese food.

One of the better Chinese joints. I am so happy with the food and speedy service I got for lunch. The lunch special is totally worth it and a great variety can't wait to try them all.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
General Tao's Chicken with Chow Mein

Okay wow. So bad. Its been declining in quality for awhile now and this is the last straw. This beef and broccoli is watered down -NO- flavor and no sauce either. Soya sauce noodles are yellow and overcooked, if they added soya the color would have changed. chicken balls are all dough the squid is purely tentacles - why even do that?! Im fed up thats it. Never again.

A good food and good price !!!! After work all the day…. Save me guy’s!!! I’m satisfied
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Lunch Especial of Day Fish and Fried Rice, Fry Fish with Fry Rice, Rice Fried, Fried Chicken Rice and Fried Chicken Spring Roll

They're one of my favorite Asian restaurants around , I'm taking out cause it's close to my place, their foods are good, the prices are really reasonable and the staff are very welcoming , also fast which is a very good point , my favorite dishes are fried fish on fried rice and chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce.... recommend More

Used to be better. It's too expensive imo. Lower quality and the portions are pretty small. Their fried rice is not good. If I'm craving Chinese, this place wont satisfy my craving. Some of their noodle dishes are good. Ill give it 5 stars because I'm nice.
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

BEST FOOD EVER!!! Fried Fish Fillet With Fried Rice must have been the best thing I ever tasted in my life, the fish was crunchy on outside, and so tender in the inside, the fish basically melted in ur mouth, and the rice was soo good they added some peas and some lime and some soy, it was SOOO GOOOD!

I've ordered from here a few times, and I will say the very first time I was impressed with the food - vegetable fried rice and sauteed vegetables. However, the last few times, not so much. The food was a bit greasy, and It seemed rushed. I'll try again one more time in the future.

Save your money, stay away. Food is neither good or Chinese. Have a Mr. Noodles, you'd be better served. It's THAT bad.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

The food is tasty but they often screw up orders. On more than one occasion I ordered vegetable hot and sour soup and I received the chicken hot and sour soup (I don’t eat meat) and once when I ordered a veggie noodle dish, it came with pork in it.

I love this place for food taste, quantity and quality they offer for price they charge. My favourite is miso soup, all fried rice, and all chicken dishes, fish fries are awesome.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

I have lunch at this place 2-3 times a week atleast It is a good place to have stomach filled chinese food (an chicken entree with fried rice) at around 10-12 bucks (tax included)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Ordered the dinner for 6 + egg rolls and chicken balls. Food was delicious with great portions, staff was great.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5

Its pretty standard North American "Chinese" food. Theres been a recent shift towards more authentic regional cuisine from China, especially Northern, but this style is comforti ng and well known to Canadian eaters.

A very fairly priced Chinese restaurant on Parliament st. You get decent quality food but the portions are very generous. Will be back in the future!
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Got the fried tofu as appetizers and the chilli chicken with rice, and I gotta say it was an absolute rockstar! Quick and friendly service, and the portions were generous! Will be back again :)

Despite the funny name, Tender Trap serves hot, fresh Chinese take-out in a down-to-earth location. The food is always hot and tasty, albeit occasionally salty. The chicken balls are top-notch!

Quick, cheap, and reliable whenever I’m in need of a greasy Chinese food fix with generous portions.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

More than meets the eye. Very fast and tasty with a lots of choices. Decor is bland and bright but if decor is your focus, fast and fresh takeout or delivery is your best option.

Shanghai noodles - amazing, Cantonese lo mein - amazing, beef ho fun - mo fun than I ever had. This really is a tender trap. Recommend 100% and great prices too. Friendly staff

Excellent food, a great amount of veggie and meat per dish. Rice is included. From take out to dine in, food are percise cook to perfection. Lovely staff. Simple and delicious.

No dining in at the moment. I called ahead for takeout and it was ready when I got there. Egg rolls only so-so, but the remainder hot and tasty. Good value, discount for cash.

They used to have this amazing chicken friend rice with a lot of chicken and very well seasoned, but they changed it and now it is just like any other chinese restaurant

This restaurant is very dirty no clean be careful for your your own lives. I found piece in the noodles
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 1

Have always loved this place. They have such an extensive menu with variety. Their food is fresh, reasonably priced and most importantly, delicious!

Probably the best Chinese food I've ever had. I've been coming here for three years now and am rarely dissappointed. Always friendly service.

Fried noodles was not upto the mark. Felt like eating raw food
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

Meh. Just passable. Heavy on the noodles and bean sprouts, light on the good stuff. Singapore noodles listed as spicy yet were anything but.

Love the Food here. Reasonable for the price and the staff/family running this place are good operators. My favorite is the Tso's Chicken.

We have only done delivery - but food always comes fast and comes hot! Prices are really great and everything was tasty. Would recommend.

The quality of the dishes may very throughout the day (I think they change the chef) but still a good place for some cheap yet good food!

Absolutely a gem that you would overlook in a heartbeat. Portions are amazing food is 90% outstanding. This is my go to for Chinese food

Delicious and authentic Chinese food. Very quick service and staff are also friendly and attentive. Big portions and good for takeout.

The food is amazing. 80% of the business is take away...so the food is amazing and piping hot. The bathroom was also stellar clean...

9/10 turns out great, once and a while it's a super miss. Great fried wings.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Big, tasty, cheap, typical place with lots of "Canadian style" dishes to choose from as well. Service is very attentive and kind.

Staff is friendly when you get to know them. They are a local takeout-joint for american-chinese food. Try their chilli chicken.

Worst food I've ever had in my life. Yeeeks oily Chinese food without flavor. I tried number 64 and A5 on the menu.please avoid

My Goto best Chinese place near my house. I love there food and it’s affordable. Do visit and grab some of there Chinese food.

Amazing great price quick service, friendly, food was delish and huge the portions are HUGE. Awesome beat place so far! :)

One of the few original and non pretentious Chinese restaurants in Toronto. Good food, good price, good portion sizes.

Good food, abundant and at a good price
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

One of my favorite chinese restaurant amd one of the best out there in my own opinion. A bit pricey but decent food.

Decent Canadian-Chinese place. Be prepared to take home some leftovers because the portions are almost too generous.

Gave the chilli chicken a try three times now... Even asked to make it spicy and add gravy was still disappointed.

The way she was talking was so rude, it was horrible customer service ever, don’t waste your time and your money!

They have one of the best Chinese food on Toronto. Their chicken balls are soft and their egg rolls are good too

Really good food. Servings were perfect size. Staff was great and friendly. I will be ordering from them soon.

Fast service for takeout, delicious food and great prices. A gem of a hole in the wall cabbagetown restaurant.

Good and cheap bites. Suggesting the p4 for the chicken lovers and the ho fun for great tasting beef ho fun!

Tasty food and good size portions. A little more greasy then surrounding restaurants, but very enjoyable.

Place smells like a thrift store other than that food was great. Tried the chilli fried tofu dish …

Quick place to get Chinese food, very affordable.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Great food.. great staff... order the tender trap fried rice... the Singapore noodles also really good

I love this restaurant. The owners are super friendly. And the food is great. I go here all the time.

Small and cozy, food was good, couldn't finish it all they give u quite a bit, I would go back again.

Reasonably priced Chinese Food (compared to Food Court Places). Very much a neighbourhood restaurant.

Great food, reasonable prices, great portions.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 2

Best fried rice.. order the tender trap fried rice. Can't go wrong and deep fried squid. Soooo Good

I got old chicken ,and was so clear to see it , and they even didn't exchange it to another dish .

Fast and delicious. Beef and broccoli More then enough to eat twice $12
Service
Take out

Best food quickly
Service
Take out
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Fairly new having replaced Westown at the same location. Clean interior with comfy booths.

Best Chinese restaurant in Toronto. The lady who owns it is nice. Try the chili chicken!!

Forgot Items in my order and did not offer any compensation or apology won’t order again

Inconsistent. Sometimes a 2 star, sometimes a 4. When it’s a 2 it’s very disappointing.

Love this place! Yummy food, great staff!! Been going there for years. Recommended.

Wow!! Excellent food. The veggies are not over cooked and rest of the is fantastic.

We have been customers for decades and hope to be for many more. That says it all.

Typical Chinese restaurant nothing special I find the price is a lil higher.

Hearthy Chinese food for a chep price they have bubble teas and beer too

Cheap and delcious. I love the special fried rice here. can't go wrong.

friendly staff and food taste really good and the price is reasonable

Fast, good food and cheap, if u want to quickly grab something to eat

Tried and true Chinease food, very well prepared and great prices.

my favourite chinese food joint there fast an the food is good

Good restaurant, not great quality but worth the money paid.

Large portions. Amazing flavour. For a great price. Get it!

Fast Chinese food, decent combo specials with big portions

I always get A5 which is 4 chicken balls and spring rolls

One of the best restaurants to have a meal. Outstanding

Clean space, A.C.is cool and food and pricing are good!

There food is awesome and for everyone to share …

The food was good I enjoyed it very much!️ …

Huge portions for the price! Amazing taro bubble tea

awsome food and very friendly service loved it ..!!

Very good service. Good food, good size servings.