# Why choose Dong Kee over chains?

**Category:** About & Trust
**Verified:** 2026-05-21
**Canonical:** https://dongkee.com/en/knowledge/why-not-chain
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## Quick answer

Independent Scarborough institution with real wok hei.

## Detailed answer

Signatures: eel clay pot, lobster noodles, ho fun, fish maw soup.

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