Cynthia’s Chinese Restaurant - Vaughan, Ontario

Tried this place last night for the first time for dinner. We got the lobster and fried rice. The food was spectacular and the service was of a very high level. The place is charming and clean.

I’ve been coming here since day one, the only thing that’s changed over the years is the LOVE! It’s only gotten stronger….

Cynthia's Chinese Restaurant in Thornhill offers an authentic and delightful Chinese dining experience. The staff, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, contribute to the ambiance. During our visit, we were treated to live music, which added a special touch to our experience. The dishes we had tonight, especially the Hot and ... Sour Soup, General Tao Chicken, and Sizzling Garlic Beef, stood out for their exceptional taste. However, it's worth mentioning that their other dishes are equally excellent. Highly recommended for its authenticity, quality, and warm hospitality. Read more

Have been to Cynthias a couple of times and also ordered takeout. The food is usually excellent: well presented, fresh, and generous portions. We started with spring rolls then had the spicy tofu, General Tao chicken, crispy, broccoli and mushrooms, and steamed rice. Between three people there was enough of ... each to take home another serving. The restaurant has interesting, decor and ambience. It is slightly loud and we were at a table in the middle of the room. They have plenty of staff, so it is a well oiled machine working very quickly together. They refilled our green tea attentively, which was wonderful, and when the dishes first arrive, they will serve you as well. They packaged the leftovers. It was busy (Sunday 6-7) and there were a couple birthdays- they will make a fuss for you. We had ice cream and almond cookies for dessert. I was considering a coffee but didn’t have a chance since things suddenly became quite rushed. Fortune cookies, and hot hand towels were provided, which is a thoughtful touch. We were presented with the bill, and the machine was brought right away. However, we were not even finished eating. The bill was also presented to my friend (who happen to be a man) instead of my mother, who was actually paying. Not a huge deal, but the server should ask, not assume. It was actually his birthday and we were treating him. My 85 year old mother needs a few minutes to get organized, (as she was interrupted finishing her dessert) and was uncomfortable to have the staff waiting. I did not understand why there was such pressure to leave. Perhaps there was an incoming reservation, but I did not see a lineup/ people waiting for the table. We definitely felt like we were being pushed out the door which was very unpleasant, considering the meal had been so wonderful. Accessible with parking. A bit loud for hearing impaired. Read more

The overall rating at 3.9 really doesn't do this restaurant justice. It's clean, offers great service, as well as delicious and quality food. I think it deserves at least a 4.5 overall rating. We had the B Set for 2 which is at $35.95 each. Every one of the dishes was ... good! We enjoyed the starters which comprised the Hot and Soup, Wonton Soup (quality meat!), Fried Chicken Dumplings, Spring Rolls, and Samosas (yum!). The mains - Lemon Chicken, Fried Garlic Shrimps, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Veggie Noodles - were tasty too! Glad we came here despite the rating. Recommended! Read more