Ma Chinese Cuisine - St. Catharines

My husband and I met friends of ours last night for a nice dinner out and decided to try Ma Chinese. We were so glad we did!! I must say that eating at this restaurant is quite the experience! The wait staff, although not all of them speak English very well, were very helpful and attentive during the ordering process and the meal. The menu itself is like a magazine and is completely overwhelming at first glance. Once you look closer though, you can see that they have extra pictures and information that adds to the thickness of it. Everything is organized and numbered by section and as long as you realize that the dishes are all huge and are able to be shared, it makes ordering easier. For the group of 4 of us, we started with the Dim Sum. We got 2 orders of the Shrimp Dumplings which gave us 2 each and an order of Hot and Sour Soup to share. All 4 of us got a small bowl from it. It was perfect. For the main course we ordered the Sweet and Sour Fish which was just a huge plate of delicious breaded fish topped with sweet and sour sauce. We each got about 2-3 big pieces from that.For the main course with the fish we also ordered the Pineapple Chicken fried rice and they prepared it without the chicken for us, as some of us didn't eat meat. It was served in a pineapple cut in half! Then we got an order of the Seafood Udon Noodles to share. The noodles has shrimp and squid in it along with veggies. It came on a huge plate. These 3 entrees were plenty for us all to shared, along with the appetizers and a bottle of Megalomaniac Riesling between us. We were all satisfied, but not too full and it was great to try so many authentic dishes. We also thought it was interesting how everything came out a little at a time, sort of Sushi style...intead of all at once. We really enjoyed this experience. Not too pricey in the end either, splitting everything right down the middle. I must mention as well that the restaurant has dimmed lighting that provides a very private and sultry atmosphere. It was nice to feel like we were seperate from other guests and not constantly overhearing other conversations at other tables. You are able to focus on your own evening. We will definitely come back here the next time we are in town.

Really impressed! Food and service were excellent. Decor and atmosphere there are very inviting and trendy. Incredible selection on the menu and reasonably priced to boot. My new fav Chinese restaurant.

We stepped in and were very impressed with the decore. Very upscale. Every thing was a perfect fit for such an old building. The entire place is kept very clean. We started of being a bit overwelmed by the size of the menu heat ranges of the food and quantity of the food but our server Gavin was quick to help and made sure we would be pleased with our order. All the food was terrific with great flavour good quantity and presented nicely. Price was in line with the quality and service. We will certainly be returning. Gotta get the salt and pepper calamari!

When I walked into this restaurant, I was surprised by the sleek, modern with a touch of industrial, decor. It is visually beautiful, and it made me feel happy just to be there. The food is authentic Chinese, and if you are not accustomed to this type of food (as I am not) it might be a good idea to look at the menu ahead of time to decide what you will sample. The server was very friendly and helpful, and she was happy to answer our questions about the menu and different dishes. My friend and I ordered from the Dim Sum menu and the squid tentacles I tried were unlike anything others I have tried before and delectable! I look forward to having a good look at the menu before I go back next time so I can plan what I would like to try next. I will definitely be returning!

We were staying in NOTL and someone recommended this St. Catharine's Chinese restaurant. We're always up for an adventure so we got in the car and went to MA. Unbelievable restaurant!! The menu looks like a glossy magazine. It has over 100 pages and a table of contents with beautiful pix as well. We sampled a few of the dim sum and then proceeded to order the Peking duck and some other dishes. All very authentic and delicious. With great decor and service, this place is a must.