House of Hakka is inspired by the people of the ancient Hakka tribe who originated from the Shanxi and the Henan regions in the central plains of China. Seventeen hundred years ago, invaders forced the Hakka people to flee from the plains of the Yellow river due to war, famine, drought, and floods. They searched for a place to call home, which led to them becoming nomadic. After five migrations, the Hakka people settled all over the world bringing their cuisine with them and using local ingredients. A large number of Hakka people ended up in Calcutta, India. This resulted in Indo-Chinese Hakka cuisine, which has become popular worldwide. Due to the nomadic nature of the Hakka tribe, Hakka cuisine lends itself well to creating dishes using the classic sauces while using local ingredients.
Our chef, Harinder Rai, is a seasoned hospitality veteran. Harry graduated from IHM hospitality school in India in 1991 and has worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. After moving to Canada in 2008, Harry started working in the QSR segment in Ontario and Manitoba before moving to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and opening The Spice Trail – his first restaurant in Canada. Harry opened the restaurant along with his wife, Sheena, and his son, Inesh, in 2015 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The Spice Trail is a multi award winning restaurant and is currently ranked number one on Trip-Advisor in Prince Albert.
Seeing the opportunity to expand and diversify, Harry moved to Saskatoon and established Restaurant Kashmere on Broadway Avenue, in September 2019 just before the outbreak of the pandemic. Restaurant Kashmere has impressed many diners and is constantly gaining its reputation as being the top Indian restaurant in Saskatoon.
After surviving the pandemic and becoming established in Saskatoon, Harry noticed the lack of an authentic Hakka restaurant and set his sights on opening House of Hakka in downtown Saskatoon
“Had the tandoori momos and they were one of the best dumplings I have ever had. Great flavour. Also had the tiger noodles and haka chicken bowl. All the food was great. The service was great. I hope this place gets busier! Will definitely be back!”
Local Guide
“Had a fantastic experience with exceptional food and service, making me eager to return and recommend this place to others!”
Guest
“After reading the good reviews, I went there for a quick bite. The place is nice. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the Veggie Chowmein that I had, was absolutely amazing and the service was quick and prompt.”
Local Guide
“This place is amazing, to say the least. Greeted by the lovely staff, including Landis who is exceptional, the service is top-notch. The food is rich, flavorful, and evidently made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The ambiance, especially the loft with its bar vibe and LED lights, complements the dining experience perfectly. Highly recommend visiting at least once for an unforgettable experience!”
Guest
“We went for a birthday supper at House Of Hakka in downtown Saskatoon and it was delicious. We enjoyed the starter platter, amazing butter chicken, Woodsman noodles, and Jackfruit and Shrimp noodles. It was surprisingly quiet for a Friday night, and I hope this review helps them. They are managed by the same owners as Kashmere. The service was excellent, especially with their knowledge about gluten-free options. Highly recommend trying it out for great food.”
Guest
“What an incredible experience to have dined at the House of Hakka with the amazing service from the owner himself. The momos were to die for and their hot and sour soup was amazing. The drinks were amazing too. Whoa what an experience.”
Guest
“After eating best momos in Winnipeg, house if Hakka is my second best place to have delicious tandoori momos in Saskatoon. Their tandoori momos are just love ❤️🤤🤤🤤”
Guest
“I don't know which was better, the amazing food or the service. The only shame was that I wish it were busy because the quality of the food alone should make it hard to get a seat. Thank you!”
Local Guide
“Girlfriend and I went Saturday night, we had the hunters noodles, butter chicken and beef momo. Very good good”
Guest
“Great ambience, food was good and service is excellent.”
Local Guide
Delight in the vast array of flavors from across Asia, each dish prepared with authentic recipes and traditional culinary methods.
We take great pride in sourcing the finest Asian ingredients, ensuring each dish offers a true taste of Asian culinary excellence.
Experience the warmth and attentiveness of our staff, dedicated to making your dining experience reflect the esteemed hospitality traditions of Asia.