Nian Yi Kuai Zi

Nian Yi Kuai Zi is a specialty Chinese restaurant located at 4186 Finch Ave E Unit 26 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Emerging as a popular local dining brand, it operates branches in both Scarborough and Markham within the Greater Toronto Area. The restaurant specializes in authentic, bold Yibin Jianghu cuisine, a distinctive branch of Szechuan cuisine celebrated for its spicy, fresh, fragrant, and heavy flavor profiles that break conventional cooking rules. Helmed by Head Chef Changbo Li, the menu features classic signature dishes such as Dry Wok Chicken with Fatty Intestines, Boiled Bullfrog with Green Pepper in Chili Oil, and Jianghu Fish with Double Peppers. Reflecting its commitment to culinary excellence, Nian Yi Kuai Zi was honored as one of the top establishments in Canada's 'Elite 30' at the 2025 Chinese Restaurant Awards.