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Extremely Chewy Noodles at Miss Xu Potato Fans

Published on June 28, 2026 by Michael NusairLeave a comment

Location: 1177 Central Parkway West, Mississauga
Website: https://www.instagram.com/miss_xupotatofans/

As you might guess from the name, Miss Xu Potato Fans specializes in potatoes. Specifically: potato noodles, which are basically a much, much chewier version of normal noodles.

They actually have a pretty deep menu; I went with the Braised Pork Mashed Potato Mix Noodles, which comes with mashed potato, braised pork, veggies, and potato noodles. You have the choice of three different preparations for the mashed potato: hot pot, curry, or tomato. I went with hot pot.

It’s a really interesting dish. I’ve never even heard of eating noodles with mashed potatoes, which certainly seems like an odd combo. It works, however; the mashed potatoes do a great job of clinging to the noodles, and they have the vibrant flavour that you associate with Sichuan-style hot pot. But instead of hot pot, it’s… mashed potatoes. Again, odd but tasty.

About half of the noodles are covered with a very generous amount of mashed potatoes, and the other half is coated in a savoury, slightly sweet sauce that kinda reminded me of Korean black bean noodles. The dish also features a generous amount of braised pork belly, which was tasty, if not particularly mind-blowing.

As for the potato noodles, they are very, very chewy. To make another Korean comparison, they reminded me a lot of the noodles you’ll find in naengmyeon — but even chewier, somehow? I think it’s because they’re relatively thick, which makes the chewiness feel more pronounced. It’s a fun novelty, though ultimately, I would have rather just been eating normal noodles (which is also an option here).

Tasty Cookies and Onigiri at Momochee’s Desserts

Published on June 26, 2026 by Michael NusairLeave a comment

Location: 263 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga
Website: https://momochees-desserts.square.site/

Momochee’s Desserts is a delightful bakery in Port Credit that specializes in cookies, basque cheesecake and, oddly enough, onigiri.

Onigiri, for the uninitiated, is a triangular rice ball with various fillings; frequently, it comes wrapped with a sheet of nori that’s been protected from the rice by plastic, keeping it crispy.

It’s not something that you’d expect to find at a bakery, but yeah, I’m into it. I’m a big fan of the stuff, but it’s hard to find a really good one in Toronto. Usually, the seasoning is off or it’s been sitting out too long, with unpleasantly firm rice.

I went with the spicy mayo onigiri, and aside from being served too cold, it was just right. The rice was fresh and nicely seasoned, it had a good proportion of creamy tuna filling (with a surprisingly pronounced spicy kick), and the nori was perfectly crispy.

But of course, the place is mostly a bakery, so I had to get a dessert. I went with the classic chocolate chip cookie, and it’s quite tasty. Nothing about it blew my mind, but the contrast between the crispy exterior and gooey interior was satisfying, and it had a nice amount of good quality chocolate chips.

Satisfying Chinese Food at Bao Goubuli

Published on May 29, 2026 by Michael NusairLeave a comment

Location: 1177 Central Parkway West, Mississauga
Website: https://goubuli.ca/

If their website is to be believed, Bao Goubuli is a Chinese chain that opened their first location in 1858. No, not 1958 (which would still be very impressive). 1858.

Assuming that’s true, you can’t argue with that kind of history. Clearly, they’re doing something right.

They’ve got about a million things to choose from, but the first item on the menu (and the specialty, I assume?) is the pork bao: “Traditional Steamed Pork Bao stuffed with
Ground Pork and Green Onion.”

It’s a tasty bao, with the ultra-fluffy bun encasing tasty, juicy pork. Nothing too mind-blowing here, but it’s quite satisfying.

I also tried the pan-fried pancake stuffed with beef, which features a flaky flatbread rolled up with beef, lettuce, and a sweet sauce. Again: quite satisfying.

Last but not least, I tried the Tianjin-style savoury crepes (a.k.a. jian bing), which was a really solid version of this dish. Eggy, crispy, and tasty.

Tasty Saj Wraps at Shawarma Anas

Published on May 26, 2026 by Michael NusairLeave a comment

Location: 488 Eglinton Avenue West, Mississauga
Website: https://www.instagram.com/shawarmaanascanada/

Most of the time when I pass by a restaurant that looks interesting, I’ll pull it up on Google Maps to see what people are saying about it. I kinda do it by reflex at this point. If people seem to like it, I’ll add it to a running list of restaurants I want to check out. And if people really I like it, it goes to the top of that list.

Shawarma Anas, as I write this, has over 5000 reviews and 4.9 out of 5 stars. Shenanigans? Probably! But it’s still a high enough ranking that I felt compelled to check it out.

They have the usual assortment of shawarma and falafel that you can get on a plate or in a wrap (with pita bread or saj). I went with the chicken shawarma saj wrap, and got it with the “original” toppings, which is just garlic sauce and pickles.

Yeah, that’s a tasty wrap. It’s quite possible there are shenanigans afoot with their inflated Google ranking, but clearly, they’re doing something right. The shawarma is pretty solid; it’s nicely spiced with a decent amount of crispy bits. But it was also a bit dry, which was unfortunate — it tastes like it’s all white meat, and it was slightly overcooked. But there was enough of that tasty garlic sauce that this mostly didn’t matter.

And the saj was quite nice, with a decent chewiness and a nice crispy exterior from the griddle. If the chicken had been a bit juicier this would have been one of the better shawarma wraps I’ve had in Mississauga, but even as it was, it was very tasty.

Zinger Drip Sandwich from KFC

Published on May 6, 2026 by Michael NusairLeave a comment

Location: 4559 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
Website: https://www.kfc.ca/

KFC recently came out with a “Zinger Drip” menu, which seems to have nothing to do with the Zinger Sandwich that they currently serve, aside from the presence of spiciness. But sure, I like spice — I’ll check that out.

There are three items to choose from: a sandwich, popcorn chicken, and hot wings, all coated in a spicy sauce.

I went with the sandwich: “The Zinger Drip Sandwich brings bold, saucy heat to a fan-favourite classic. Our Famous Chicken sandwich fillet fully coated in KFC’s rich Zinger Drip sauce, then layered with cheddar cheese and fresh lettuce – all served on a soft potato bun. It’s a spicy, satisfying bite from top to bottom.”

It’s tasty. The Zinger Drip sauce has a vinegary, Frank’s-esque base, but with some mild sweetness and a bit of a garlicky punch to round things out. It’s not particularly spicy, but there’s enough heat to give your mouth a tingle. It’s pretty satisfying, which is good because the chicken is absolutely drenched in the stuff.

The word “drip” in the name of this sandwich is extremely appropriate — this was one of the drippiest, messiest sandwiches I’ve eaten in quite a while. After I was done, I had to lather up my hands like a doctor preparing for surgery just to get the stickiness off them.

As for the rest of the sandwich, it’s all pretty standard KFC stuff. I will say that the cheese feels entirely superfluous — the Zinger Drip sauce is not subtle, and its flavour completely wipes out the cheese, which may as well not be there.