Good Taste Casserole Rice Markham Review – Flavour-Packed Clay Pot Rice Worth the Trip – Average EV Score: 8.3/10
Reviewed by Tastes of Ottawa
Each dish is rated using our EV Score (Enjoyment-to-Value Score), based on enjoyment, price paid, and benchmark pricing.
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Good Taste Casserole Rice Restaurant Overview
a9, 8392 Kennedy Rd, Unionville, ON L3R 0W4
Good Taste Casserole Rice sits in a plaza with lots of parking. The plaza setting makes it convenient to visit compared to downtown Toronto restaurants where parking is often a headache. You can usually pull right into a spot without much hassle, which is especially helpful if you’re arriving in the evening or on weekends.
The restaurant itself isn’t huge, but it has a decent amount of seating, with tables arranged to maximize the space. On my visit, every single table was full, and what impressed me most was the turnover of patrons. Even well past the usual dinner rush, people were still coming in steadily, and tables flipped quickly. It’s always a good sign when a restaurant is that busy late at night — it shows both its popularity and its reliability for comfort food at odd hours.
Décor-wise, Good Taste Casserole Rice is unassuming and simple. It’s not the kind of place you go to for ambiance, but rather the kind where the food is the star. The menu focuses heavily on clay pot rice, and that focus works in its favour. Every order comes with a small vegetable soup and a side of Shanghai bok choy. The soup is light but flavourful, and the bok choy is cooked just right, giving a refreshing balance to the protein-heavy mains.
The atmosphere is bustling but comfortable. There’s a no-frills feel to the restaurant, yet it exudes warmth because of how clearly it caters to people looking for comfort food. If you’re craving hearty rice dishes at a fair price, this is exactly the kind of place you want to visit.
Would return?: Absolutely and looking forward to the next visit.
Clay Pot Rice – Beef Brisket and Spare Ribs
😋 Enjoyment: 8.5/10
💰 Price Paid: $14
🎯 Benchmark Price: $14
📊 EV Score: 8.5/10
🔁 Order Again?: Yes.
This clay pot rice was a classic done right. The rice at the bottom was perfectly crisped, adding that signature crunch that clay pot rice lovers always look for. The beef brisket was tender and flavourful, though there weren’t many pieces. The spare ribs, on the other hand, were excellent — tender, juicy, and falling off the bone. Pouring soy sauce over everything tied it together into a deeply satisfying dish.
Clay Pot Rice – Salted Fish and Spare Ribs
😋 Enjoyment: 8.5/10
💰 Price Paid: $13
🎯 Benchmark Price: $13
📊 EV Score: 8.5/10
🔁 Order Again?: Yes.
This dish leaned into bold flavours. The salted fish infused the rice with an umami depth that made every bite memorable. Combined with the tender spare ribs and that crispy rice bottom, it created a savory, satisfying balance. If you’re someone who enjoys stronger, saltier flavours, this version is an absolute must-try.
Clay Pot Rice – Four Treasures (Preserved Meat, Duck, BBQ Meat and Eel)
😋 Enjoyment: 8/10
💰 Price Paid: $14
🎯 Benchmark Price: $14
📊 EV Score: 8/10
🔁 Order Again?: Yes.
This was the most adventurous of the three, and it really delivered variety. Each preserved meat added something unique — the BBQ pork was juicy, the duck added richness, the eel was soft and tender, and the preserved sausage provided bursts of salty-sweet flavour. It was almost like every bite brought a different combination, keeping the dish interesting all the way through. The harmony of all these components made it a flavour bomb that stood out from the more traditional offerings.
Final Thoughts
Good Taste Casserole Rice is the definition of a hidden gem comfort food restaurant. Tucked in a plaza with easy parking and serving late into the evening, it’s an incredibly convenient place to grab hearty, flavour-packed clay pot rice. While the space isn’t big and the décor is simple, the steady turnover of customers and the buzz of a full dining room show just how loved this place is.
Every dish I tried delivered on both flavour and value. The beef brisket and spare ribs were a safe and satisfying choice, the salted fish and ribs brought bold savouriness, and the four treasures showcased variety and richness in every bite. Add in the complimentary soup and vegetables, and you’re left with a meal that feels complete without being overpriced.
If you’re looking for comfort food that’s warm, hearty, and satisfying, Good Taste Casserole Rice absolutely deserves a visit. It’s not about atmosphere or fancy presentation — it’s about good food served well at a fair price, even if you’re dropping by late at night. This is the kind of restaurant that makes you want to come back again and again, not just for the food but also for the reliability.