Legend has it that our ancestors, the Hakka people were descendants from the Han dynasty. Our ancestors migrated from northern China to the south during periods of war and civil unrest. The Cantonese-speaking inhabitants of the south labelled the migrants "Hakka" and overtime the settlers adopted this term as their own. The term "Hakka", which we regard as a language and subculture within modern day China and around the world literally means "guest families".
The migratory tendency inherent in the Hakka people borne many to further migrate to regions worldwide, notably Taiwan, Bangladesh, Burma, Indonesia, Mauritius, and India to name a few. The Hakka people known for their resilience and adaptability, thrived in these nations.
In India specifically, successes were attained by the Hakka people early on in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) by means of tannery and footwear businesses. But as time passed on and the Hakka people amalgamated into Indian culture, this Hakka Chinese community of Kolkata infamously created Indian Chinese Cuisine by applying Chinese flavours and cooking techniques with some adjustments to suit the tastes of the local Indian people. Today, the Chinese community have many thriving and successful Hakka Chinese restaurants all over India.
Now, with more Hakka Chinese migrating from India to Canada, we are proud to infuse Canada with Hakka cuisine as well. And at HAKKA LEGEND, we aspire to honour our ancestors by brining “guest families” together to experience authentic Hakka Indian cuisine, culture and most importantly to carry on the Legend...
Our Logo:
The literal translation of HAKKA LEGEND in Chinese language is 客家 傳奇 or Kèjiā Chuánqí (Pinyin). This is reflected in our logo as " 客傳 " or Kè Chuán reflecting our philosophy “To evolve for the better”.
About the chef
Prepare to be blown away by the captivating story of Edwin Chang, the founder and executive chef of HAKKA LEGEND. Hailing from Mumbai (Bombay), India, Edwin's passion for culinary arts brought him to Canada in 1988. With years of experience in the food industry under his belt, Edwin soon discovered that the unique combination of flavours from both India and China would be warmly embraced by Canada's diverse population.
Inspired by his upbringing in Mumbai and his love of Chinese cooking, Edwin created a signature dish at HAKKA LEGEND called Chicken 88. This mouthwatering dish is a fusion of Chinese-style cooking with Indian spices, and it perfectly represents Edwin's culinary philosophy of combining the best of both worlds.
Determined to showcase the fusion of Asian cuisine to Canadians from all walks of life, Edwin founded HAKKA LEGEND, a restaurant that has since become a beloved institution in Canada. With a highly experienced management team, boasting over 50 years of combined food service experience, Edwin and his team are poised to take Hakka Cuisine to the next level of excellence.
Edwin's vision for HAKKA LEGEND has not only transformed the culinary landscape in Canada, but it has also become a symbol of hope for immigrants everywhere. His story is a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
So, come experience the magic of HAKKA LEGEND and taste the passion and dedication of one of Canada's most innovative chefs. Your taste buds will thank you!
