A little about this place
About Tso Famous
Tso Famous is a takeout-first Chinese counter at 366 Bloor Street West in the Annex, aimed squarely at the university crowd and open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The name is the menu: General Tso chicken is the house dish, joined by honey and strawberry chicken, tofu, Shanghai street noodles, chow mein, fried rice, eggplant, wonton soup, a cucumber side, apple pie spring rolls and a fortune cookie with the combo boxes. Bubble milk tea and a house iced tea are on offer alongside. There is effectively no dining room - a single table, and everything else goes out the door - and ordering runs through their own online system rather than the phone. Google lists dine-in, takeout, delivery, counter service, catering, vegan and vegetarian options, and step-free access with an assistive hearing loop. Rated 4.5 on Google from 811 ratings.
Signature dishes
- Original General Tso chicken
- Secret Wings
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.5 / 5811 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
645 645 - 4 stars
54 54 - 3 stars
33 33 - 2 stars
26 26 - 1 star
53 53
What people enjoy
- General Tso chicken is the dish the shop is named for and the one that lands - three distinct reviewers rated it highly, describing a balance of sweetness with a mild spicy edge. Google records general tso chicken as a review topic in 45 reviews.
- It turns orders around fast: two distinct reviewers described a small, clean takeout counter that pushes orders out quickly, one noting friendly counter staff alongside it.
- The combo boxes are good value by volume - separate reviewers described a fried rice container that looked small but proved filling, three lunch orders that produced leftovers, and portions that were great for the price.
- The drinks are a genuine extra: two distinct reviewers described a jade bubble milk tea with crystal boba and a house iced tea with jellies in it, one of which came free with the order.
- Small touches come up independently - a cucumber side that two reviewers noticed as a non-standard inclusion, and a fortune cookie with the combo.
Things to keep in mind
- Price against portion is the recurring complaint from three distinct reviewers: one five-star reviewer flagged it despite loving the food, another said a $65 delivery order did not match the pictured portions, and a third said the Tso Happy Together deal delivers less food for more money than buying two meals separately.
- The noodles are the weak dish. Three distinct reviewers described the chow mein or the noodles as mediocre food-court quality, too salty on one visit, or chewy and not fresh on a delivery order.
- Ordering is online-only and the system is a friction point for two distinct reviewers - one had the order time out and had to re-enter everything, another spent twenty minutes creating an account only to be told there was not enough lead time, and said the shop does not take phone orders.
- There is effectively nowhere to sit. Three distinct reviewers described a single table at most and a room not designed for eating in, one docking the value assessment specifically because of it.
- Two reviewers described the front counter as rude or condescending, one over a minimum-spend condition on a promotion and one over the handling of a waiting delivery driver.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Tso Famous known for?
Tso Famous's listed signature dishes include Original General Tso chicken, Secret Wings.
Where can I see the menu for Tso Famous?
The restaurant's website at http://www.tsofamous.com/ is linked on this page. A researched menu has not been added to this listing yet; check directly for current dishes and prices.
Where is Tso Famous located?
Tso Famous is at 366 Bloor Street West, Toronto. The listed neighbourhood is The Annex. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Tso Famous?
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