Urban Hakka

What is Urban Hakka? Perched along Yonge Street just north of Lawrence Avenue, Urban Hakka brings hearty Indo-Chinese comfort food to Lawrence Park North. The space is arranged as a long, narrow dining room anchored by a central bar counter, with straightforward dining tables leading back to intimate banquette seating. It operates as a dependable neighbourhood joint turning out classic Kolkata-style Chinese staples and Nepalese momos in a laid-back, contemporary setting.

Urban Hakka Menu & What to Order The kitchen balances deep wok char, garlicky soy sauces, and sharp green chilli heat across an extensive menu that caters to both meat eaters and vegetarians, featuring halal-certified chicken. Start with the lollipop chicken—crispy French-cut drumettes tossed in a punchy masala glaze—or an order of steamed chicken momos served alongside spicy dipping sauce. For mains, the chilli chicken and the spicy sesame crispy beef deliver bold, satisfying heat when paired with vegetable Hakka chow mein and a bowl of tangy hot-and-sour soup.

Know Before You Go Reservations can be phoned in for groups, though walk-ins are easily accommodated during weekday lunch and early evening services. The restaurant sits a two-minute walk north of Lawrence subway station on Line 1, with metered street parking available along Yonge Street. Takeout and delivery orders surge on Friday and Saturday nights, so stop by for early dining if you want a relaxed dine-in pace.