One2 Snacks

I travel all the way from downtown for them! We’ve been going ever since they opened. The wait is always between 30min-​2hours, but he tells us so and we always pre-​order via telephone. We know the drill. He’s always so polite and you see him talking with all the «aunties».
We get the same thing every time:
Char Kwey Teow — mixed noodles, spicy, better than anything we ever got in Malaysia
Curry Laksa — mixed noodles, spicy, best of Toronto (but I’m sorry I like Yee Fung’s in Malaysia more)
Chicken Satay — awesome… if you can get it.
Kuih — always sold out by noon.
Char Kwey Teow… mmm…I want some just thinking of it.
The demand is definitely outpacing supply now though. There are times we can call for an hour nonstop and not have the phone picked up because they are just that busy. The wait gets a little longer and the lines get a little bigger each year. I hope they can share the family recipe with and hire one more chef.

After reading any this place in Postcity magazine, I had to come try it. Made our way there one Sunday afternoon and it was packed! Properly warned that the wait for food will be 60 minutes, this does not make us go away as we made the trek here already. It also doesn’t make the other loyal faithfuls, as orders continue to come in.
So we order, the nasi lemak, the keoy teow, and the laksa. And cause we hungry, we get an order of yam cake to eat now cause 60 minutes is a long time.
These guys constantly work. Orders like in and no time to answer the phone. These guys hope they ate a lot to begin the day cause there is no stop all day. I didn’t leave till 330 and orders still coming in for lunch. They are super nice about it, let you know before waiting to order.
So the laksa, ate it there was super big, enough for like two. Mild was hot enough! It tastes delicious.
The keoy teow, it has the smoky flavor, the charcoal flavor. I like. The nasi lemak, plenty of fishy smell!
I’d definitely come back, food was great, prices are super cheap. Only thing is, the wait could be super long. And there isn’t anywhere to wait except go somewhere else.

Curry laksa ($ 6.50)
This bowl of noodles was bigger than my face, definitely get your money’s worth. Comes with chicken, tofu, sliced fishballs in both vermicelli and egg noodles with some veggies hiding at the very bottom. I’m not a fan of curry but i enjoyed this bowl of noodles — there was a strong taste of spice which slightly overpowered the curry so the curry didnt taste as strong. This laksa is perfect for a cold chilly day. I ordered the medium spicy which was really spicy for me already. The noodles were served boiling hot and with the heated spiciness, I guarantee you’ll be sweating. If you are looking for some legit malaysian laksa, this is the hidden gem. Its a small take out place, and long line ups during lunch time.
Char Quey Teow ($ 6.50)
Stirred Fried Flat and Yellow egg noodles with Chicken, Fish Cake, Shrimp and bean sprouts. This is the legit malaysian version of the chinese dish 炒貴刁. This was cooked really nicely, you can taste the «wok hei». It was really tastey and flavorful. I personally liked this dish more than the laksa. Big portion, good value.
Note they are closed monday to wednesday.

Not sure how I can’t give this place a 5 star. Food can be a little spicy but wow the flavours. There is a wait and the shop is tiny with very limited spots but the food is amazing. Will definitely come again but will call in advance.
Had to wait 40 minutes but again it is worth the wait even when I was starving to eat lunch at 3 pm on Saturday. Staff was super friendly and open to explain if you had questions even when bombarded with things to do.
Give this «hole in the wall» joint a try. It’s a gem. Next time will try the laska and eat in, crazy yummy aroma while I stood and waited for my food.

A hole in the wall, is the most accurate description I can think of for this place. Inside there is a small table in front of the cash register and some along the side wall facing outside. Don’t expect to eat here comfortably, it is not meant for that, but if you don’t mind being uncomfortable for a little bit I promise the food is worth it.
I ordered a few of the chicken skewers, curry laksa, and some char kway teow. The chicken is marinated and grilled well and the peanut sauce only made it that much better. For $ 1 these skewers are above and beyond.
Curry Laksa is simply a spicy rice noodle dish with some tofu, fish balls, and some pork. The soup was well balanced, spicy but not too spicy that it was uncomfortable. Extra points for not having curry powder residue in the soup. Nothing worse then drinking a spoonful of spices that stick to your tongue.
Char Kway Teow aka Stir Fried noodles tasted great aside. They let you choose from 3 different types of noodles or combine them all. The portion size was generous and it simply isn’t all noodles. It had a good amount of beef, bean sprouts, green onions, and eggs.
You can choose the spice level for most of the dishes… don’t kid yourself into thinking you can handle the spiciest level. I made that mistake for you already. If you never had Malaysian food, I think this is one of the best places to start.

I had the curry laska and the chicken satay, both are a must try for anyone that goes there.

Don’t underestimate the hole-​in-​the-​wall appearance of this place — the food is ridiculously good and everyone knows it. This place is packed on the weekend with lineups out the door so don’t be surprised if you have to wait 45 minutes for your food. You can try calling ahead of time to place your order but if they’re really busy, they won’t pick up the phone.
The menu is small and it is clear that the popular items are the various fried noodles, laksa and desserts. Desserts are only available on weekends and they sell out early so you should preorder them!
I’ve had all the noodles and they’re all excellent and they don’t skimp on the ingredients at all. Beware though — all the noodles except for wat tan hor is spicy and even mild has a good amount of heat. My favourite is their laksa!
They can seat about 10 – 12 and most people takeout so I’ve never had any problems finding seats.

TIP: They are NOT kidding about the spice level. I love spicy food, but even medium was was way too spicy for me.
I think this is one of the only places in Toronto that has Laksa, and it’s really good. It’s the only thing on the menu that I have tried so far, but I’m really looking forward to going back. The bowl of noodles was HUGE, I was so full after ¾ths of it I couldn’t finish it.
One2 Snacks is a super tiny take out place with room for maybe 10 people to sit max, so if you have a large order or a group of friends, it is better to call in to order take out and then go pick it up. I think they make each order as they receive them, so it takes a while to get your food as it does get super busy.
Definitely worth checking out if you’re craving Malaysian food.

Family-​run, take-​out joint. Really friendly service from Brian at the counter. I highly recommend calling in the order and then picking it up.
Their desserts! Most of which are only available on the weekends and sell out quickly. Kuih lapis in particular. I really like peeling the layers and eating them one by one.
They open at 11 am, and if you’re there at 2 pm looking for the desserts, you are so out of luck. And that’s usually me. And yes, I know, Gourmet Malaysia sells Malay desserts on the weekends to go, too. (Thanks, but pass.) But, the ones at One2Snacks are so much better. If it’s a special occasion or if I have the urge, I will wake up specifically to line up and have my massive dose of Malay desserts. Their Malay desserts are just that good.
That said, if you place your order ahead of time or even email your order, Brian will set aside what you want for you. I have never actually tried this, but Brian tells me about this option every time I miss out. …Which is so so so often.
Noodles are their specialty. Many Unilocal reviews go on about their Char Kway Teow. I think it’s okay, but just that. Same goes for their other noodle dishes (Meehoon Siam, Mee Goreng, Hokkien Meen, Loh Meen). I can’t say any of their noodles are what I call «supremely-​to-​die-​for-​stellar.» A decent deal and filling, but not what I would order from One2Snacks. [Side note: I doubt most people or places can make any of these dishes to the impossible standard of how grandma used to make it. That and the nostalgia.]
Wat Tan Hor is a my favourite main dish from One2Snacks. It’s a little bit saltier than I would like it to be, but I don’t know anywhere else that makes it. Soupy, eggy, a couple of shrimps and balls. I also think their Curry Laksa and Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce are both pretty good too.
So, to sum up. Come, if you can, for their desserts. If not, have their Curry Laksa, Wat Tan Hor, Chicken Satay. Also not mentioned, but would recommend: Nasi Lamak. I also like their Roti Canai (not available on weekends).

This is the better, if not best, Malaysian restaurant in the GTA. Granted it’s not really a restaurant (more of a take-​out place, it has a bar and a few stools) but it’s run by Malaysians and serve pretty authentic Malaysian food. My favourite is their nasi lemak (much better than the neighbouring Malaysian restaurant’s)! They are also good for Nyonya Kuih (dessert food) and we had bought a big platter of it for parties.
I recommend calling ahead to see if they have the food you want to eat before making trip there (especially for the kuih).

I go here for lunch sometimes with my coworkers. I find the food to be average but all my coworkers really enjoy it. Portions are huge and the owners are quite friendly. Remember to call in advance if you want to place an order for pick up. They are a small family joint and they can get pretty busy. Their curry puffs are my favourite. Deep fried and spicy curry kick. Nothing’s better.

Students at Agincourt C.I. (Which was kind of a rival to my high school) Seem to have lots of options to skip the cafeteria in this strip mall, and One2 is certainly one of them. It’s closed 3 of the 5 weekdays (be careful of this!), but Thursday and Friday there must be a lot of kids sleeping through algebra class in a carb coma.
Today I got an order of laksa and a char kway teow (which I found similar to Thai «drunken noodles») for take out, and the laksa alone fed 3 adults! — absolutely huge portions, and as you can see from photos of the menu, huge value too.
I first heard of laksa after a lengthy discussion on chowhound (
), and it was nice to have a fresh version for comparison (PS — the packaged product is legit too, and if you can’t get it in a supermarket, it’s online — I got a case on Amazon in the U.S.).
Would I recommend a visitor to downtown Toronto schlep all the way out here for noodles? Probably not, but a visitor SHOULD get out to the burbs to experience the cultural and culinary diversity that is unmatched anywhere else, and so I give it the full 5 here on Unilocal.If you reside in Toronto, you need to go there for sure.

My second time having Malaysian food. I got the Mi Goreng. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the curry.
Food: 3/​5, I got it mild but it was waaaay too spicy. It was good but I would have preferred less spice as I couldn’t enjoy it as much (threw away about half)
Service: 3/​5, the guy working in the front was nice but had to keep saying what wasn’t available lol.
Ambience: 2/​5, just a take out joint with an area with maybe 5 people to eat in.
Price: 4/​5, super cheap, less than $ 10 per meal.

Tiniest place. Super cramped. Really odd hours. Really authentic food.
Highlights:
Like all of their desserts, especially their steamed durian glutinous rice one. Delicious durian cream/​paste/​filling on top with a slightly salty glutinous rice. Sweet and salty and incredibly durian flavored. Oh so good. And cheap too. I think it’s like $ 1.10 or something a piece? Get here early though! Weekends only and most of their desserts are usually sold out by 3:00pm. Side note for desserts. You can order their steamed desserts even when the store isn’t open. You have to order the entire steamed container though (40 ish pieces). We’ve done it before. Boxes and boxes of durian goodness. So much love there. Pre-​order though, days if not a week in advance.
Durian milkshake — only available in the summer. Also incredibly durian flavored and very well priced. I’m sensing a theme here.
Laksa — I’m not a fan of their roti or their curry chicken, but One2Snacks introduced me to laksa with two kinds of noodles. It makes for an awesome mouth feel.
Cheung fun — steamed rice noodle rolls served covered in a sweet sauce. Also included in the mix are an assortment of fish balls and some pieces of bean curd sheet. Makes for a good substantial snack or light meal.
Side note: Bryan, who is usually at the counter, is super friendly. He’s also the one who will be the one to break your heart and tell you there aren’t any desserts left. =(

I ended up finding out about this place after googling ‘best laksa in Toronto’ this past Saturday. I’ve never actually tried laksa before but I follow a lot of Malaysian/​Singaporean bloggers who have all, at one point or another, written about the creamy curried coconutty goodness that is laksa. This may sound weird but I imagined what it would taste like before I actually tried it. and in my mind it was amazing!
So yeah. after reading all of the reviews on Unilocal (while salivating) I called to order the laksa, chicken satay and char kway teow and made my way over. The restaurant itself is a typical no frills mom and pop shop. We got our order right away and the person who gave us our food was extremely kind and courteous. Desserts weren’t available as we got there at around 2pm. I kind of expected this to be the case based on all the reviews but there’s always that little part of you that wants to just believe.
Since I’ve never had laksa before it’s really hard for me to say that this is the best laksa ever but it really is the best laksa ever! It actually tasted better than how I thought it would taste and that almost never happens. seriously just so so so good! The chicken skewers were also freakin’ amazing and the dipping sauce was magical. The rice noodle dish was delicious too but I probably wouldn’t order it again just because I’m all about the laksa and chicken satay now!
Love this place because it’s a family-​run hole in the wall that has excellent service and amazing food with prices that won’t break the bank. Make your way over if you haven’t already. it’s definitely one of my greatest foodie discoveries to date! I’m already planning on going back next weekend to see if I can get some of their desserts.and.more laksa. and chicken skewers.

you know this small, unassuming place in Dynasty Place plaza is worth checking out when there’s barely any space to stand inside as it’s filled with middle-​aged ladies who know what’s good.
dine-​in space is *very* limited, most take out orders. run by mom, dad, and son; mom runs the stove, dad is second in command, and son mans the frontlines with incredible patience and courtesy. they are non-​stop all day long yet still take phone orders.
desserts are essentially offered weekend only unless you order by the tray for a weekday, and run out by early-​afternoon (2-​ish if you’re lucky). the pandan crepes are sooo pillowy and filled with not overly sweet dried coconut i believe. delicious! food is easily sold out by end of the day so call to place your order before you go!

This place literally has the best laksa in Toronto. Authentic, family owned and mean serious business. Try the pad Thai (mild is already pretty spicy so be wary) and the curry Laksa with half vermicelli half egg noodle. Your tastebuds will be overjoyed and you will be left with a very satisfying feeling.
Another unique item is the durian rice cake dessert, which sells super fast. We walked in right when they opened and there were only roughly 12 pieces left because people called in to order them. If you want to try, I advise to call in or walk in right when they open for business.
Overall, quality of food and service is 4 stars. It’s a small place, so it’s best to order and take out.

Came here yesterday on Nov 2. 2014 !! I ordered the curry laksa and this sticky rice i forgot what its called but i loveddd the curry laksa sooo much!
Soooo good!! im coming back again for more laksa when i crave noodles :)

This place doesn’t fuck around. The lack of fuckery here is rare.
Just a hole in the wall joint run by the same family offering made to order Malaysian takeout from an unremarkable Scarborough strip mall. There are some small tables and stools, but that’s it.
It’s a small menu (been here about 3 times, still working my way through the menu — have yet to try the weekend only dishes) and everything I’ve had has been excellent. The laksa (which is incredibly easy to fuck up) is one of the best I’ve ever had and the char kway teow is damned near perfect — not too dry and excellent hit of heat. For some of the dishes, they offered a free upgrade to half egg noodle and half rice noodle, which gives you a nice texture contrast.
Being as good as they are and staffed by the same family, it gets busy. It’s a steady stream of takeout phone orders and Chinese aunties and uncles floating around. Oh — in case the clientèle didn’t give it away, it’s really cheap too with most dishes around $ 6 — $ 7. At this price point, you are usually dealing with pre-​made ‘Chinese’ food served in metal troughs warmed by heat lamps.
With all this, you would expect service to be curt, bordering on rude. But the cashier is a true gentleman. Offering suggestions and helping those unfamiliar with Malay cuisine.
That said, don’t come here expecting them to be able to bend over backwards for you. While huddling over and enjoying my eat-​in meals here — I heard «No — sorry — we can’t make that dish mild — it comes spicy or extra spicy. Please try something else.» I dig that level of purism — basically, «No, we will not dumb down the dish, you plebian.». However, they were able to accommodate the lady’s vegetarian restriction with some off-​menu modifications. Firm, but fair.
Even when we ignore the value here, the food is some of the best Malay I’ve had. And the service and décor is everything you need and nothing you don’t. Is it any wonder that I try to find any excuse to pop by the area so I can grab something from One2 (*ahem* three into the four)?

Within a week of returning from Kuala Lampur, I found myself with a desperate craving for some KL Hokkien Mee and made my way here as quickly as possible. If you’re looking for delicious, authentic Malaysian cuisine, this is the place. The menu is small, as is the space inside (with limited seating), and they’re only open from Thurs-​Sun, but this place is definitely worth a visit.
The Hokkien Mee is on par with the ones I tried in KL during my visit, and can even be made with chu yau cha on request! (BELIEVE ME, this is one request worth making!) The Wat Tan Hor is also delicious, noodles cooked perfectly in an egg sauce. Also love the chicken curry (creamy and flavourful) with the roti canai (perhaps not AS good as in Malaysia, but it’s close; light with a little bit of a crunch) — no matter what you order, you can’t really go wrong here.
The service here is incredibly slow, so be ready to wait for your food, and there really isn’t much room to wait. If you’re planning to eat in, seating is limited but there’s also free (self-​serve) tea/​water.
There is no better place for Malaysian cuisine in Toronto. Trust me.