"Bertsek Recollections of the Witch" In Bertsek, a small village tucked away in the depths of the forest, there lies a dark and mysterious tale of a witch that haunts the memories of its inhabitants. The recollections of this witch have been passed down through generations, etching themselves into the folklore of the village. The witch, known simply as Elara, was said to possess extraordinary powers that could both curse and heal. Her presence was dreaded by many, for it was believed that she would unleash her wrath upon those who crossed her path. Whispers of her malevolent deeds spread like wildfire, creating an aura of fear and mystique around her name. One particular recollection stands out in the minds of the villagers.

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Really good noodles, the spicy schezwan brisket (pic) is awesome. Black fungus cold appetizer is tasty too. The beef pancakes are very good.

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"Delicious and very inexpensive! Beef noodle soup is my favorite! Reminds me of the soup I had at the floating market in Thailand."

Magic noodle photos

I didn't plan to blog about Magic Noodle. Nothing against the place but I don't write about each and every one of my dining experiences. If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter you'll know; I share photos from more restaurants there than I write about here. There are several reasons why:

2. I've written about the restaurant before so unless I went back and tried a lot of new dishes, I won't write about it again;

4. Life got in the way, I got busy, and the restaurant got lost in the my ever-expanding draft folder; or

5. The restaurant belongs to the KINKA FAMILY group of restaurant so I wouldn't feel right writing about it (since I work at KINKA).

So, where does Magic Noodle come in? I would say it's reason #1, at least initially. It's a personal thing but I just don't find a bowl of soup noodles much fun to write about. I might be biased because I'm Chinese, since we all know I can still blog about the flavour of the broth, the texture of the noodles, the different toppings, the restaurant's atmosphere and service, etc, etc. But again, to me, a bowl of noodles is simply a satisfying meal that I can finish in less than 10 minutes. I couldn't care less about the service or the atmosphere either (unless it's really bad) . It's the same thing with Vietnamese pho or Korean tofu stew - I enjoy them tremendously but I don't have the desire to blog about them. For me to want to write about those places I would have to find the food or the service to be exceptionally great or exceptionally bad, and sorry to burst your bubble but Magic Noodle belongs to "exceptionally bad" category.

I've been to the noodle house in Richmond Hill before for lunch. I though the food was good, not superb, but good enough that I remember leaving happy and satisfied, which is why I was pretty stoked when I found out Magic Noodle opened a location on Harbord Street. My first thought was "Yay! I no longer have to trek uptown for good Chinese hand-pulled noodles!"

Magic Noodle's menu is separated into cold apps, hot apps, hand-pulled noodles, hand-shaved noodles, stir fried noodles and sauced noodles. We ordered two hot apps to start:

Chive pockets? More like grease pockets. Check out the pool of oil at the bottom. The tip of the chive pocket was actually submerged in it. To make matters worse, when the paper underneath shifted all the oil seeped through the woven basket and spilled onto the table. We tried wiping it with our napkins but we ended up just spreading oil all over. The napkin was also soaked by the end. Yuck.

Served hot, these pan fried baos were nicely browned and slightly crispy on the outside. I also really liked the finely shredded pork filling with Magic Hoisin sauce. This was the best dish of the night.

There's no question that the chive pockets were oily but at least I didn't feel deceived by them - they were just poorly made. I felt really deceived, however, by the noodles. Below is a screen shot of the "The Magic" from Magic Noodle's website. A very similar photo, shot top-down, was used on their printed menu at the restaurant. Looks incredibly delicious, right? That sunny side up fried egg, those luscious hand-pulled noodles, the bright red chili oil and the handful of fresh cilantro and scallions. who can resist? I honestly chose "The Magic" because of how enticing this photo looked.

Beef Stock, Sliced Beef, Pulled Chicken, Fried Egg, Braised Lamb, Beef Tripe, Pickled Turnip, Cilantro, Scallions, Hand-Pulled Noodles

I know photos on menus may not look exactly like the real thing but come on, this is going too far. Can you imagine what a let down it was when my server placed this bowl in front of me? It looks nothing like the picture! Not even close ! The hand-pulled noodles were decent but the soup lacked flavour and was a bit greasy. Not only was the fried egg no longer a sunny-side up egg, it was over-done with its yolk fully cooked. As for the long list of meats in the description - sliced beef, pulled chicken, braised lamb and beef tripe - there was maybe one piece of each kind in there.

Our other bowl of noodles is the "G.I. Ju", and below is a screenshot of the "G.I. Ju" with hand-pulled noodles on Magic Noodle 's menu online.

This is how the real G.I. Ju looks like. I felt so betrayed again. The only decent thing here was the pig intestines. The broth was bland and really oily. The hand-shaved noodles were roughly shaved and way too thick. I understand that hand-shaved noodles are supposed to be thicker than normal noodles but I shouldn't feel like I'm eating long pieces of thick and chewy dough. Not appetizing at all.

I don't care if the food at Magic Noodle is cheap (apps are under $5 and soup noodles are under $10) I would never go back to this location again. They really need to update their menu photos soon because the ones they have now are more misleading than fast food ads! Disingenuous and disappointing!

Magic noodle photos

Magic Noodle on Harbord is all about fresh, hand pulled noodles served up in soups and stir-fries. This is the third location (the first downtown) from the popular chain of noodle houses that already operates in Scarborough and Richmond Hill.

The motivation to open in this neighbourhood was all about attracting UofT students, but inside on a weekday, the crowd is a diverse bunch hunched over bowls of noodles or patiently waiting at the door for takeout orders.

The eatery takes over the former Middle Eastern restaurant, 93 Harbord . It's a narrow but deep dining room employing warm woods, raw bricks, and tan-coloured banquettes. At the back of the dining room, the kitchen is in full view with the varied processes for making noodles on display.

At one point I look up to see the noodles being stretched into ribbons. Another time, the noodles are being shaved into boiling water. Patrons can choose from seven shapes of la mian , hand pulled noodles ranging from ultra-thin silk strings to broad flat curtains.

The house favourite is the Magic Beef ($8.99), a deep bowl of beef stock swimming with a choice of noodles and loaded with tender slices of beef, pickled turnips, cilantro, and scallions. Chili oil applied at the table gives the bowl its bright red hue, while also adding some serious heat. In this instance I've gone with the classic shaped noodles, round strands to which the soup clings as its slurped up.

I also try the Pot Belly ($9.59) with daoxiao (shaved noodles) in a chicken and pork stock. This one comes loaded with loaded with chunks of braised pork belly, bok choy and scallions. The noodles in this one are irregularly shaped tendrils that are slightly chewy. They've absorbed almost all of the liquid in the bowl and with it, they've developed a ton of flavour.

The Shanghai Friar ($10.99) is an example of the stir-fried dishes on offer. This one boasts a medley of chicken, cabbage and assorted vegetables with the same daoxiao as before. Here the noodles are slippery, coated in sauce but without soaking it in.

Aside from noodles, there's a range of hot and cold apps; small plates of tater slaw ($3.75), jelly noodles ($3.99), sliced braised pig's ears in soy sauce and chili oil ($4.99), and Nom Nom Chicken ($4.99) a stock-poached chicken thigh chopped into bite-sized morsel and doused in spicy sauce.

This downtown location is currently open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. but if it proves popular enough, it could potentially follow in the footsteps of its predecessors and stay open late-night (Richmond Hill is open until at least 1 a.m. nightly, while the Scarborough outpost is 24-hours).

Regardless, there are more Magic Noodle locations planned for downtown, meaning the fresh, hand-pulled noodles are soon to become ubiquitous in Toronto.

One particular recollection stands out in the minds of the villagers. It was said that Elara, in her maliciousness, would kidnap young children and use them as ingredients in her potions. This chilling tale had mothers locking their doors tightly at night, clutching their little ones with trembling hands.

The image of Elara, a figure cloaked in darkness, sneaking through the shadows, haunted the dreams of the village's youth. However, not all recollections of Elara were woven with fear and terror. Some villagers recalled instances where she had intervened to heal the sick and wounded, using her powers for good. It was said that those who approached her with an open heart and pure intentions would be met with compassion instead of fury. These encounters with a benevolent Elara were treasured, serving as a glimmer of hope amidst the village's apprehension. Over time, the recollections of Elara's actions began to intertwine, blurring the line between good and evil. The villagers realized that perhaps there was more to this witch than meets the eye. She was a complex being, capable of both darkness and light, embodying the dual nature of human existence. As the years went by, Elara's presence gradually faded away. The tales of her witchcraft became mere legends, woven into the fabric of Bertsek's identity. Yet, the recollections of her continue to serve as a cautionary tale, a reminder that good and evil reside within every individual, and that true power lies in the choices we make. In Bertsek, the recollections of the witch called Elara remain alive, their whispered echoes lingering in the hearts and minds of its people. She stands as a symbol of the blurred lines between fear and compassion, darkness and light, reminding us of the complexities of human nature and the power of our own choices..

Reviews for "The Enchanting Witch of Bersetk: A Historical Analysis"

- John - 1 star - I found "Bersetk recollections of the witch" to be incredibly boring and hard to follow. The writing style was confusing and the story seemed to jump around with no clear direction. I couldn't connect with any of the characters and didn't feel invested in their journey. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and wouldn't recommend it.

- Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Bersetk recollections of the witch" but ended up feeling let down. The plot was slow and repetitive, and the characters lacked depth. I couldn't get into the story and struggled to finish it. Additionally, the writing felt disjointed and needed better editing. Overall, I was underwhelmed by this book and it didn't live up to my expectations.

- David - 2.5 stars - While "Bersetk recollections of the witch" had an interesting premise, I was disappointed with the execution. The pacing was off, with some parts dragging on and others feeling rushed. The characters also felt underdeveloped and I found it hard to connect with them. Additionally, the writing style was inconsistent, which made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story. Overall, I think this book had potential but fell short in several areas.

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