Post navigation How to make the most out of Chinatown I think I've said this before, but one of the most exciting things about going to school downtown is all the exploring you get to do. For someone who grew up in small-city Edmonton, Toronto is a whole 'nother concrete jungle. A while ago, I did a little "outing" post about The Annex . Today, I'm going to talk about the area around Spadina and Dundas -- Chinatown. I love going to Chinatown. Since first year, I would plan Saturdays where I would go there and buy groceries to my heart's content (yes, I like grocery shopping). Almost everything there is perfect for the student budget. It also was a place where I can get comfort food, since I'm so far away from home and mom's kitchen.  Oh, and a terrific place to go for lunch. So, what's so awesome about Chinatown? Well, there're two things, really: 1. The Food If you're looking for hearty steak and potatoes, sorry to disappoint. If you're looking for sweet buns and tarts, simmering soups, fragrant entrees and just all around yummy Asian food, Chinatown is the place to go. My favourite places are: Ajisen - Ramen, for when you don't have time to go to Kinton on Baldwin. 1Hour - Noodles, chicken and classic new age Asian drinks. I especially love their Xiao Guo noodles and Winter Melon Tea. Oh. And juiciest chicken wings EVER. But the best part has got to be