Hakka people,originally from Southern China, fled mainland China in the 19th century for India, seeking safety from wars and better opportunities. Many eventually settled down in a neighborhood called Tangra in Calcutta, West Bengal, which is now the hub of the Chinese community now known as “Tangra Chinatown”. When Hakka people migrated to Tangra, the majority of the families ran a leather business in their tanneries. After years of learning and mastering the craft of leather making, the government unfortunately ordered a shut down of these factories. That is when many of the affected families ventured into the restaurant business where they blend Chinese cooking techniques with local Indian spices and herbs to form the infamous fusion of, Indian Hakka Cuisine, we know of today.
China Palace Courtneypark is run by the Huang family, consisting of the mother, father, and their three sons: Steve, Daniel and Jason. Each of them specialize in different departments of keeping the restaurant running, from cooking our special homemade sauces, to marinating fresh ingredients and everything in between. As a family run business, we hope to be remembered as the most authentic Indian Hakka restaurant, as we continue to use our great grandparents’ recipes. We cook with love and passion for the food we all hold close to our hearts, and wish Mississauga and its surrounding neighbours enjoys it as much as we do.