Of the numerous Chinese restaurants in Barrie, not a single one offers “real” Chinese food. Sure, I like chicken balls and fried rice as much as the next guy, but over time the novelty wears off. I want me some BBQ pork dumplings, fried chickens feet and rice wrapped in lotus leaves.
I don’t mean to poo-poo the current roster of restaurants in Barrie, but it’s time for a refresh.
Alternatives could be Thai, Vietnamese or even Indian, if you’re looking for something new. But what is missing in this town is some authentic Chinese. The kind of authentic Chinese you would find on Spadina Ave.
Does Barrie have the capacity to handle such cuisine? Sushi, for example, has been in town for over ten years now, with numerous successful locations. They aren’t going anywhere. Same with Thai restaurants. And the Mandarin has a nightly line-up at their front door. Barrie has a more than adequate demographic to support at least one dim-sum restaurant, but the real question is:
Does Barrie have a refined enough pallet for real, authentic chinese food?
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