Fickle Viet Chinese Cuisine certainly has been getting a lot of attention since it opened on June 17, not only because of its name, but because of restaurant’s interesting decor – heart shapes all over its walls, ceilings and even on the door to the kitchen.  It seems very odd for a restaurant named Fickle to be loaded with hearts, but it’s perhaps more a play on words.  The Chinese characters representing the restaurant’s name mean “flower/floral” (“fa”) and “heart” (“sum”).

Ceiling at Fickle

With white seats, a round bar table at the centre of the restaurant (perhaps its showpiece) and than lighting, Fickle definitely caters to a younger crowd.  The food is pretty standard – main dishes include stir fries, pho, grilled platters and appetizers are the typical spring rolls, rice paper rolls, and dumplings.

The Fickle Special

At my visit to the restaurant, I chose the Fickle Special – stir fried beef, chicken, seafood and vegetables.  It was more or less like Cantonese chow mein, minus the noodles and instead of barbecue pork, had crab meat and rice.  Rice is separately ordered.  I also got to try their General Tao Chicken as well as their chicken spring rolls as the appetizer.  The spring rolls were pretty typical and not too greasy, though I have to say that the temperature was a little uneven with the Fickle Special (some pieces were hot, while others were just warm).  I have to say that I was pleased to see broccoli served with the General Tao Chicken – this doesn’t happen in a lot of places.  Portion sizes for mains are a little on the larger side, so either bring a big appetite or share.

General Tao Chicken

Fickle is definitely a place that I will make a return trip to.  I am looking forward to try their pho, curry and grilled platter dishes!  A typical meal for two at Fickle is about $40 before taxes and tip.  Fickle is located at 507 Yonge Street.