Fried rice is the quiet hero of every Hakka table. Long-grain rice is cooked, cooled and then fried hard in a hot wok with egg, spring onion and finely diced vegetables until every grain is separate, toasted at the edges and lightly perfumed with soy.
The secret to fried rice is rice that is a day older and a wok that is far hotter than a home stove. Cold, dry grains fry instead of steam, which is how you get that loose, grain-by-grain texture rather than a sticky clump. We cook every order individually so nothing sits and softens.
Vegetable fried rice keeps things simple with carrot, bean, cabbage and spring onion. Chicken, beef and shrimp versions add protein seared separately before it joins the rice. It is the order we send out most often to families in White Oaks, Southdale and the Victoria Hospital district.
Nothing fancy — just the three rules every Hakka kitchen lives by.
Freshly boiled rice steams in the wok. Cooled rice fries, which is the entire difference between fluffy and gluey.
We never fry more than a couple of portions at once so the pan temperature never drops.
Fried rice should taste toasted, not salty. The soy goes in at the end, just enough for colour and seasoning.
Fried rice is built to carry a saucy dish. The combinations we box up most often are:
Google review
“Great Hakka food in South London. The chilli chicken and fried rice were perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Portion sizes are generous and the staff are very friendly. This has become our go-to spot for quick family dinners.”
Google review
“Reliable neighborhood restaurant with consistently good food. I usually order pineapple fried rice and chicken Manchurian; both are excellent. Parking is easy in the plaza and takeout orders are ready on time.”
Google review
“Convenient location just off Wellington Road and close to the 401, which makes it an easy stop on the way home. The menu has lots of options but the Hakka noodles and Manchurian dishes really stand out. Highly recommend for takeout.”
Southside Hakka & Momo House is open seven days a week at 699 Wilkins Street, minutes from Wellington Road, Southdale Road and Highway 401. Pick whichever suits your evening.
We deliver Hakka and momo favourites across South London and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Hakka fried rice is the Indian-Chinese style: high-heat wok frying, finely diced vegetables, soy and white pepper, and a drier, smokier finish than most restaurant fried rice.
Yes. Vegetable fried rice is available, and we can cook it without egg on request — add a note to your online order.
Chicken is the all-rounder, shrimp is the lightest, and beef gives the richest flavour. If you are feeding a group, order vegetable fried rice and add a separate meat dish so everyone can mix.
It is one of the best travellers on the menu — it holds heat well on the drive to Byron, Westmount or Wortley Village and reheats cleanly in a pan the next day.
Absolutely. Fried rice, noodles and momos are our standard catering combination for family gatherings and office lunches. Call (519) 668-1133 with your headcount.
Build a bigger order – these are the dishes our guests pair with Hakka Fried Rice most often.
Crispy boneless chicken wok-tossed with onions, peppers and chilli-garlic sauce.
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