Canton Cooks

"This spot has been a longstanding favorite for traditional Cantonese food in the city. As usual with the cuisine, most dishes are ingredient-focused and do not rely on heavy spices like Sichuan style. The menu has remained unchanged for decades, and their stir fry is loaded with an unmistakable hit of Wok Hei (“breath of wok”). Go as a group and order family-style to get the most out of your visit. Must-order dishes include beef chow fun with gravy, salt & pepper fried pork chops, pan-fried sea bass with ginger and scallion, and salted fish and chicken fried rice. Bonus tip: their underrated fried chicken wings may be one of the best wings around. Dine early or call ahead, as they fill up nightly and are closed on Wednesdays." - Michael Tran, Eater Staff

"Our favorite dish at Canton Cooks is the spicy salt and pepper pork chops. Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with the perfect ratio of salt, spice, and sweet seasonings, these chops are why we keep this Sandy Springs Chinese restaurant on our weekday dinner rotation. Plus, there’s a big selection of traditional Cantonese dishes to accompany the pork chops. Our recommendation is the pan-fried sea bass with ginger and scallion, beef chow fun with gravy, and shrimp with scrambled egg. Ask for the eggs “wet” if you want them soft scrambled. Family-style is the way to go here, and everything comes with white rice to soak up the delicious sauces. " - candy hom

"Our favorite dish at Canton Cooks is the spicy salt and pepper pork chops. Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with the perfect ratio of salt, spice, and sweet seasonings, these chops are why we keep this Sandy Springs Chinese restaurant on our weekday dinner rotation. Plus, there’s a big selection of traditional Cantonese dishes to accompany the pork chops. Our recommendation is the pan-fried sea bass with ginger and scallion, beef chow fun with gravy, and shrimp with scrambled egg. Ask for the eggs “wet” if you want them soft scrambled. Family-style is the way to go here, and everything comes with white rice to soak up the delicious sauces. photo credit: Candy photo credit: Candy Hom photo credit: Candy Hom" - Candy Hom