The 49 best spots for dim sum in British Columbia

My first dim sum place in Vancouver was a letdown at Dynasty Seafood and I wanted to give it another shot without having to go all the way to the Richmond since there is not much to do there aside from eat. Located on the second floor. Walked in solo on a Saturday around noon and they seated me immediately. The place was packed with Chinese people. The menu is typical, nothing too special or fancy. I ordered siu mai, chicken feet, lotus leaf sticky rice, and xlb. All the food was pretty good. A bit salty as expected. Prices were fair for the portions and quality. Total came out to around $50 before tip. Typical Chinese restaurant service. You have to flag them down if you need anything. Fairly large restaurant. Overall, it's an above average dim sum spot. I recommend it

Enjoyed an exceptional dinner at this restaurant. Ordered the 2 course Peking duck dish. Very tasty - crispy duck skin with light pancakes; and the lettuce wrap dish included the duck meat along with crunchy water chestnuts.
We also ordered seafood chow mein with extra vegetables. This was nicely seasoned (not overly salty - which is what we like). The atmosphere was relaxing and not noisy. We could have a nice conversation. In addition service was excellent and staff were very attentive. Highly recommend dining here for high quality Chinese cuisine.

Solid Chinese classics and banquet food. They have private rooms you can book for events as well. Each dish was tasty. The dishes that shined more than others were the honey garlic spareribs, ginger scallion lobster, the crispy soy sauce chicken, and the baked tapioca. The steamed fish was average and a bit tough. The noodles and fried rice were standard. The presentation of the dishes were nice. Overall a great Chinese food dining experience.

At first, I was a bit worried when I saw how old and run-down the entrance looked, but once inside, the decor was actually quite nice. We came for dim sum and were pleasantly surprised by how tasty everything was! The honey and garlic spareribs were super crispy, and the deep-fried squid was fresh and perfectly chewy. For dessert, we ordered the mango pudding, which came shaped like a corn cob—definitely unexpected! It looked fun, but the taste was a bit disappointing. It didn’t really have any mango flavor—actually, it didn’t have much flavor at all. Still, it was an interesting presentation!

This name has been here for years. In the past it was definitely considered one of the top best places to go. We scroll through the years to now and well… the dim sum has suffered in my opinion. But their dinner is definitely worthy as a heavyweight contender of Vancouver. Banquet style dishes. Quality service. Quality food. Dinner is amazing and I highly recommend this place for anyone. They host special occasions and events as well. I’ve been to this location many times for wedding events and birthdays, dinner service of course. Just wish their dim sum felt more premium…

I really like the good customer service from this place, they are very attentive and food is ready in a few minutes after placing your order. There is a large variety of dishes and options I highly recommend. If you are on a gluten free diet this is not probably your best option.

An established restaurant with pretty good food — great for family gatherings. The roasted pigeon needs to be ordered in advance.

YouTube helped us discover this gem in Vancouver and I'm so glad we went! Walking in, it was nicely filled on a Monday night so we knew it was a good sign. There was a dinner special and we were able to have king crab with just 4 people at a lower price than their usual serving for 6! The legs steamed with garlic was absolutely heavenly. We asked to have the left over sauce to be tossed with noddles for a fee. It was too good to waste! The service here was next level. The servers were all so attentive and kind. A place with delicious food, attentive service, and authentic vibe?? 10/10 would eat here again.

My family comes here all the time because we love the food. Our favourites are the chicken feet and egg plant with shrimp paste on top! This time we tried their gelatin desserts and they were a big hit, highly recommend! We got the goji berry with lychee and the match coconut milk. Of course we also got mango pudding but this is also an all time fave! Note: it’s always busy especially on the weekends, so make resos!

Decent Cantonese restaurant. Would love to have tried a better menu because what I had some ups and downs. Service was fine. Ingredients were fresh. Flavours were sometimes not there. The fried rice was sort of clumpy and had little to no flavour other than salt. The chicken was aromatic but had a weird aftertaste. However, I liked the seafood and their Ximiru dessert was the best I’ve had in any Cantonese seafood restaurant.

Can’t believe I could enjoy this kind of food at this price. The staff weren’t exactly friendly but not rude either. The place was packed so a reservation was a must but it was totally worth the wait. Especially the shrimp dim sums were all amazing.

Western Lake is one of my favorite dimsum spots and the only issue is the smaller size of the restaurant can lead to longer wait times in the weekend in particular. Going on a weekday like Thursday etc is definitely better for seating and reserving a table days in advance is still recommended. The ha gao and sui mai here are on the larger side and classic dimsum dishes I always enjoy, plus the beef rice roll. The only dimsum item they sorely miss is the fried taro puff/dumpling. The service is often very good and the staff is nice and helpful if you need a recommendation based on what you like. Price is pretty standard and will put you back from around $35-$45 per person depending how much you eat. Price is within range of all the better dimsum places our there.

I used to love coming here for dim sum, but lately the prices have gone up while the service has gone down. The flavors have become blander—it really needs more seasoning, especially the chicken feet and shrimp eggplant dishes. On the bright side, the portions are still among the largest you’ll find for dim sum in Vancouver. The siu mai is still good, though not quite as tasty as it used to be.

This is a classic dimsum in east vancouver that’s been here forever. It’s known to have big dimsum and lineups! The food is not bad but it’s difficult to come here without a reservation— prepare to be turned away. Their dinner menu is pretty good, arguably better than dimsum.

Our experience here was excellent. The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. Highlights were the perfectly prepared green beans, the beef brisket and tendon on rice noodles, and the har gow. The decor is basic but functional.

Visited for lunch. We were immediately seated and the wait staff was pleasant/efficient/attentive. We enjoyed the prawn dim sum, pork in consumé, stir fry beef and sweet & sour fish fillet with pineapple. Everything was DELICIOUS!

I had the pleasure of dining at Kirin Chinese Restaurant, and the experience was nothing short of breathtaking. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—especially thanks to Eddie Ng, the Senior Assistant Manager. His attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine hospitality made a lasting impression and truly elevated our visit. We came for dim sum, and every dish was exquisitely prepared—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really taste the quality and tradition in each bite. The ambiance was elegant yet welcoming, making it a perfect setting for both family gatherings and special occasions. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. I highly recommend Kirin, and a big thank you to Eddie Ng for making it so memorable

The parking situation for this store like many three area is either done by street parking or a nearby parking lot. The decor is simple and typical for a dim sum restaurant. The staff is nice. The waiters was dressed in suites. The dim sum items were delicious.

Lovely Chinese restaurant if you are craving some dim sum. The food is absolutely delicious. The staff are very polite and do their best to give as much and as fast service as possible. All the food was served perfectly warm and when he asked for takeout, it was perfect perfectly wrapped. The only downside was that the restaurant was packed so the staff sometimes did not have time to bring the thing that you wanted as fast as possible, which is very understandable hopefully more people get hired so they can provide faster service in rush hours.

A truly excellent dining experience. Try their roasted pigeon and crispy duck, I’m confident you won’t be disappointed.

One of the best Chinese seafood I have ever tried. Definitely coming back to visit again.

One of my favorite dim sum restaurants in Vancouver! This place is great for both dim sum and fancy Cantonese dining. I have come here on numerous occasions, including lunch with friends and celebratory dinners. I love the dim sum options here, but I also really love the course meal combos. They are always a mix of meat, seafood, vegetables, and broth. I'm always satisfied with the food. Definitely recommend this place if you're in town!

I recently visited Dynasty Seafood Restaurant and, while it’s listed in the Michelin Guide, I found the overall experience to be somewhat underwhelming. The food quality was decent, but it did not stand out compared to many other dim sum restaurants in Vancouver. Most dishes tasted fairly standard, and I didn’t notice the exceptional flavor or creativity I would expect from a Michelin-recognized establishment. The pricing was also on the higher side. While I understand that premium ingredients and location can influence cost, the value didn’t quite match the price point when compared to other dim sum places in the city offering similar or better quality. Service was another area that could be improved. The staff seemed rushed and not very attentive, which affected the dining experience. For a restaurant of this reputation, I expected a higher level of hospitality and organization. Overall, while the ambiance was pleasant and the menu selection was solid, the experience did not fully meet the expectations set by its Michelin Guide recognition. P.s: They have changed the menu so there are many of dishes that we saw on Google Reviews were no longer available.

I have been here a few times over the year and the quality of their food has remained consistently high. We ordered five dim sums today. 1) Pan fried rice roll. Was surprisingly good by itself, it would become even more flavourful once you added in the hoisin and peanut sauce that came with it. 2) Steamed truffle and mushroom dumplings. Again it was more delicious than expected. Refreshing ad well. 3) Steamed tripe and tendon. One of the classic dim sum that did not disappoint. Tasted like what it should be. It looked so good that I forgot to take a picture before I started eating it! 4) Pan fried radish cake. It was another item that exceeded expectations. I appreciated there were still big chunks of radish inside that added to the flavour, juiciness and texture. Again, I was too excited to wait for the picture! 5) Traditional steamed cake. Lived up to the name, tasted exactly like the good old days. This place was small but mighty. I liked that the tables were not too packed together. Bright with a good view facing downtown. You can see BC place from the window.

This dim sum spot is likely one of the few downtown Vancouver Chinese restaurants serving traditional dim sum. The taste, however, doesn’t quite match the level of restaurants in Richmond, where there are more authentic Cantonese options. I appreciate their creative signature dim sum like the squid ink dumplings, squid ink cakes, and abalone pastries, which show effort and originality. However, some dishes could be improved — for example, the squid ink cake had a slightly oily aftertaste, which was a bit disappointing. A nice perk: if you visit before 11:30 AM, there’s a 15% discount, and dim sum customers also get two hours of free parking — a big plus for a downtown location. Overall, it’s a decent option if you’re downtown and want dim sum, but not quite at the same level as top restaurants in the Chinese hubs outside the city.

Dim sum 🥟 is one of my favourite breakfast food and comfort food for a long time! Used to live in Hong Kong for while, I am confident to say, the food here is quite good and delicious and authentic! Some of them might be a bit off but mostly are pretty fresh and yummy to eat! Also really good to welcome people from Other country or cities when they are curious about how “Chinese” food are! Will continue coming here sine this is already my 4-5th time here for lunch/brunch already! Oh and a important tip, when you park downstairs which says it’s “pay parking” but remember don’t pay first, just go directly to the restaurant and in the front door there’s a iPad thing you can key in your license plate and the parking fee will be automatically waved!

Pretty average dim sum place compared to SF bay area standards. Walked in on a Thursday at 11:30 am and was seated immediately. It got busy after a while. I ordered the siu mai $12.38, lotus sticky rice $12.98, chicken feet $11.98, durian mochi $11.98. The best item was the durian mochi. Made in house, according to the server. Thin mochi skin, not Japan mochi texture status, but the durian filling was excellent and generously filled. The other dishes were decent but very average. Service was decent. I didn't appreciate that they charged for regular water. 1 star off just for that. Clean restaurant. Pretty much all the customers were Chinese. I don't recommend

Starting our morning with the finger licking crab which we indulged for 2 hrs…dimsum was not as expected. The server took a wrong order, might due to unclear communication? They cannot cancel the order stating the chef is working on the plain porridge already.. servers kept pass by and observe us if done😅 just wondering if this is the Vancouver normal level service? But all things are part of the journey. It was a usual weekday, and long line for seats. Don’t enjoy the food too much, and be considerate😅 Overall the food is worth 5 stars😃

We had lunch at a dim sum restaurant and were pleased with the overall experience. The food quality was good, and the dim sum was served in traditional trolleys, bringing a nostalgic touch that reminded me of my childhood. It was a charming experience to see the carts rolling by, offering a variety of freshly steamed and fried delights. The restaurant is spacious, and we didn’t have to wait for a table, which made the visit even more enjoyable. However, the servers were a bit pushy, frequently asking if we wanted to take certain dishes. While their enthusiasm is understandable, a more relaxed approach would have made the experience even better. That said, the classic trolley service and good food make this a great place for a traditional dim sum outing.

Went there to try their dim sums during lunch time on a weekday, not very busy. Services were exceptionally attentive, got greeted & served with very friendly attitudes. The restaurant environment was bright & clean. Besides ordering from the dim sum order sheets, there are also dim sum carts around so you can pick what you like and enjoy the food instantly. Tastes of dim sums were okay but overall was a bit pricey compared to other dim sum restaurants (especially those located in Richmond). Still recommended!

The food was decent. The waiters and waitresses were quite nice compared with other dim sum restaurants. We went there on Saturday around 10:30, and there were plenty of empty tables. Most of the customers started coming in around 11:30 onwards.

We were seated right away! Ample free parking (~10 spots) on the restaurant property made it easy. The dim sums were super juicy and packed with fillings! The pea shoots were fresh and portion was huge! They were sooo delicious..🤤 Service was fast and friendly. If I have to be picky, the xiao long bao was just okay. But everything else was heavenly delicious! I will definitely come back! We were 1000% satisfied!

OH PINK PEARL!! It's my favorite dimsum place of all time. I've been coming here since I was a kid. The service is great. Very attentive, especially since we've been long-time customers. They are so friendly with us and always treat us with kindness and like family. My family and I ordered the durian mochi dessert, and it was delicious if you like durian. The stir-fried pea shoots with garlic, always a classic, and a perfect side of vegetables. The deep-fried taro dumpling, the crumbs of it are so tasty, and I always pick it off the plate. The taro and meat combo goes well, and it's a pretty big bite. The siu mai(steamed pork dumpling) and har gow(steamed shrimp dumpling), a classic. Always a must in ordering at dimsum. Delicious and you can never go wrong with it. Also big in portion. The XO daikon, it comes in little cubes. And I normally get the daikon in the big rectangle size, but decided to try their xo style. It's very tasty, but if you like spicy, you can ask for extra spice. Deep fried squid, my favorite dish since I was a kid. I haven't seen it anywhere else, and I'll always order 2 to share with the family.. but mostly for me! The deep fried tofu with shrimp, with some sweet chili sauce. It always comes out hot and burning, but once it cools, it's very soft to eat, and the sauce helps the tofu taste. Football dumpling!! Also, a favorite of mine. Greasy and has some meat inside. It's chewy, and every bite of that is perfection. The meat balls aren't bad ! I'm not a fan of too much greens, as it gets overwhelming for me. But the meat itself is good. Lastly, the spareribs, mmmhmm, always steaming hot and a must get as well. Honestly, I love this place and highly recommend it. It always feels like home, and the food always hits the spot. I love you pink pearl !

They were practically empty when we visited. The portions are HUGE and so are the prices. The interior was outdated and unwelcoming the staff were all friendly enough - but the food was just okay, not much taste/flavor on anything we had.

This restaurant is full of music and dancing programs in the evening. Tonight's Hawaii theme is awesome. The band is very good. Dim Sum lunch is the traditional dim sum carts.

Amazing restaurant in Chinatown. Very clean, including the bathroom. Very friendly staff. Be patient, our server was very helpful, but English was her second language. Eggplant was cooked perfectly Shrimp and scallop dish was amazing. Cooked perfectly, amazing delicate sauce. Very fresh!

Food was okay, half great and half so so. The sesame ball was really good and so does the steamed vermicelli roll. The chicken feet and the pork ribs were not very good. The long hair women who was my server probably didn’t get up from the right side of bed, was extremely rude. I don’t recommend this place.

This place was amazing. The server, though not extremely conversant, did her job well. It had a nice atmosphere, not too busy, and we got our food fairly quickly. Though it might take longer if it’s more busy. My party and I came in the morning, ready for some breakfast dim sum, and we were not disappointed. The siu mai was amazing, far superior to our usual. The ha gao was well made. Usually the texture of the dumpling is off, but here it wasn’t. I tried the eggplant stuffed with shrimp paste for the first time here, and it was amazing. I am not much of an eggplant fan, but was pleasantly surprised with the taste. As for the rolls, I love the crystal rolls with shrimp in them, and this place makes them amazingly. Though they did fall apart—as they usually do—they were delicious. Such an amazing meal was quite cheap, and I would 100% recommend this place to someone visiting Vancouver. 10/10

We stopped in at Jade Dynasty for an early dinner on a Monday night. We ordered 4 dim sum menu items: veggie spring rolls, BBQ pork buns, pork dumplings and sesame balls. We ate everything so fast that I only remembered to take a picture of the sesame balls once we had finished everything else! It was so delicious. The service was great. We ordered the beef balls and bean sheets to go and the server told us it would be a 15 minute wait for those, which we didn't mind at all. Everything was fresh and very hot and we were so pleased about our choice. Highly recommend!

The interior had been renovated. I would recommend not seating too close to the door because each time the door opens a cold draft comes in. The menu is a basic Cantonese style dim sum. When our food arrived we were surprised. Our beef rice rolls were delicious and not over cooked. The chicken claws prepped nicely. The sticky rice was also prepped nicely. The bean curd was savory and scrumptious with a surprising crunch of water chestnuts. There are 3 bathrooms in the back, all unisex. I wanted to also mention that they have a handicap washroom as well. Not alot of restaurants have one. It's fantastic that they have one. All in all, I was generally happy with everything. Until I was presented with the bill. The lady manager/owner told me that the 20 discount before 11am doesn’t exist anymore. Oh well sometimes good things come to an end. But regardless it’s a good breakfast that day. It isn’t one of my favourite places for dim sum. But if you’re in the area it is convenient. 👍

Service was attentive and friendly, though the food was a bit hit-and-miss. The chicken glutinous rice was unfortunately TOO dry, and the steamed pork ribs had more fat than I’d prefer. However, the prawn dumplings and siu mai were both delicious and definitely worth trying!

Food is at great value and freshness. The portion is big and quality is amazing here. Definitely try the fried chives shrimp dumplings. Inside the crispy layer, juice pops out.

Golden Swan is one of the few dim sum restaurants in Vancouver that still do push carts. But you can also mark down the items you want on an order sheet if you're afraid you'll miss your fav dish. This place is fairly large but also busy (visited in a Sunday at 10am). We ordered the Siu Mai ($9.85), Honeycomb Beef Tripe ($10.85), Pork and Fungus Bean Curd Wraps ($9.85), tender Chicken Feet ($9.85), Deep Fried Fresh Squid ($11.10), Eggplant with Shrimp Paste ($10.85), and Duck with Preserved Cabbage Vermicelli ($28). Portion sizes were pretty big but prices are also a bit higher. The tripe was fairly good but some pieces were colder. Liked the tender chicken feet but thought the squid wasn't the best.

You get the classic dim sum experience here as they still have the push carts. The food itself is average level dim sum. Good food, though not spectacular or anything, but they get an extra star for having push cart dim sum which is hard to find these days. It feels like so many dishes are shrimp themed. A nice brunch and opportunity for tea, food, and a group hangout. Would recommend the honey garlic spareribs.

We visited this Chinese restaurant for lunch around 1:00 PM, and even at that late hour, the place was packed. We were excited to try the traditional dim sum cart, but since we arrived late, there were only two carts left, with limited dim sum options available. The server handed us a paper menu to order additional food. We ended up ordering just two dishes from the dim sum cart because the variety was quite limited at that point. One issue we noticed was with the dessert cart. Initially, the desserts were covered, but a customer asked the staff to open the cart so they could see the options. The server complied, and the desserts were left uncovered while the customers pointed at each dish, talking over them. This made us uncomfortable, so we decided not to order any desserts. Additionally, there seemed to be a shortage of staff. We had to wait more than 10 minutes to get the bill, and then another 10 minutes for the credit card machine to process payment. Overall, while the food we tried was good, the limited selection and hygiene concerns, along with the slow service, detracted from the experience.

Authentic appealing yummy dim sum n in good portion. I like shrimp n hv various shrimp dim sum n they r all so good. Will bring my family here n now my fav chinese dim sum restaurant.

Great food, very helpful and quick service, awesome dim sum vibe Came here to get to go food and the cashier/server lady immediately helped us out and just told us to get stuff from the dim sum carts. The food here is really good, I liked the bamboo leaf wrapped rice roll thing, dou hua, some meat and vinegar thing-honestly all the food is good and worth trying Although I do have to say the xiao long bao isn’t the best..but we did eat it when it wasn’t hot anymore (cuz take out) and the vinegar in there is just eh, I like the black vinegar better, and the chao su pork bao is a little too bready then I liked, (like the bread ratio was too much bread and the bread itself was too doughy/floury/not pillowy/airy) The sago pudding thing was pretty good too Would have liked to come eat in person next time, and I definitely come back again. Again, service was very nice-even gave us spicy sauce to go (though not that spicy), and quick. Wait time if we were to dine in was about 20m, we came at around 1

Great place to eat dimsum. Taste of the are good. Worth driving there and enjoying the food.

Generous portion, definitely need to come in with more than 4 people! The menu is no pictures so I made sure to take some of my own this time 😆 *i was happy with the 2 servers that came by our section frequently..they were calm and easy to talk to! Usually there’s a line up so come early. We found out you can book a reservation. Parking is limited.

Okay so, I will start off by saying this restraint is amazing!! But a word of caution, for other people know of its heavenly food. Luckily when I arrived for dinner they had opened a few minutes before, so the restaurant was empty and there were plenty of tables. However when we left there was a line out the door. The food was that good. I got dumplings and other small dishes in similar nature, and while all delicious, I 1000% recommend the original pork soup dumplings. They are the ultimate comfort food. In addition to amazing food, the waitstaff was great, and very attentive! Overall I 100% recommend, but just prepare to go early or wait in line. Enjoy!!!!

This was recommended by someone so we decided to go. Everything we ordered was so delicious - especially the unique items that we had never had before- like pan-fried soup dumplings, and bamboo tube with glutinous rice with mashed taro. Other excellent dishes we had were deep fried basa fillet with black pepper sauce, stir fried rice cake with pork chop Shanghai style, braised beef noodle soup, and the various soup dumplings. The spicy string beans with minced pork were too salty and that was the only dish we would not order again.

Dinesty on the west end of Vancouver is a great choice for any meal—breakfast, lunch, or dinner. No matter when you go, you’ll always find something delicious and reasonably priced. While they’re best known for their mini steamed buns (xiao long bao), I highly recommend trying their spring rolls! Despite being fully vegetarian, they’re incredibly crispy and flavorful. Another favorite of mine is the kelp silk appetizer—it’s vegan but perfectly balanced with a sour, tangy and salty taste that really whets the appetite. What truly sets Dinesty apart, though, is its exceptional service—remarkably professional, which is rare for a budget-friendly restaurant in Vancouver. Highly recommended!

Even though these XLBs are way more affordable, the quality is definitely not half of the more expensive ones out there 👏 The surprise 🌟 for me was the deep-fried tofu pudding - it was so good I had to order a second 🤭 The sauce it comes with is 🤌🏻, so I even used it for my dumplings ✨

Skip It. Pretty forgettable. Soup dumplings were bland, fried ones too oily, and the soy milk was sweet but thin. Not worth the hype.

I ordered the pork dumplings soup to go and it was delicious, very light and flavorful. The staff is efficient, my order was ready under 10 minutes.

Came here on a Saturday night and the food and service were both great! Amazing delicious food and fast service, would definitely recommend. The kungpao chicken is my personal favorite, the soup dumpling, Gailan beef and beef roll were amazing too. Came out to around 74 after tax before tips. Only thing was charging 5$ for 2 bowls of rice which I thought was a bit much as most restaurant that’s complimentary.

I think I read about this place and blindly decided to try. It was amazing. We had Ling cod with black bean sauce and sea food fried rice. Both were outstanding. Seafood fried rice was so amazing that we ordered another one. We would probably order more sides to go with fish.

Saturday around noon and rainy so the mall’s parking was a brutally slow go so we parked elsewhere nearby. We reserved and only needed to wait 15 minutes before being seated. The food and service was excellent. $6.00 for a pot of tee ? I think the shrimp are local and fresh. Very popular and busy restaurant. Interesting menu. I would recommend and return but at a less busy time.

My wife and I visited Fishermen Terrace after we touched down in Vancouver. Their Dimsum is consistently good compared to many years ago when we were still living Vancouver. Their seafood congee and shrimp dumpling and sticky rice were delicious. One of the best Dimsum in Vancouver, and we were glad that visited during our trip this time.

This is my regular dining place when in vancouver. We often ordered the alaskan lobster, pepper beef and crabmeat soup. I love the crab claws dish most. Juicy, bouncy and tasty. Really recommended. They hv dimsum menu tok and the dimsum is equally good.

Today, I had dim sum at Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant in Richmond, including har gow, chicken buns, and garlic tiger prawns, paired with almond tea with egg white. The flavors were exceptional, making it a standout culinary experience during my Vancouver trip. What made it even better was their impeccable service—attentive and thoughtful throughout the meal. At checkout, I also ordered a takeaway portion of Thai-style boneless chicken feet. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!

I came here for brunch with friends. Similar taste to other dim sum restaurants in Richmond. Pricey dishes varies between $9 to $16.

Excellent menu and choices. Food is very good Love the fried noodle with vegetables.

A nice restaurant that has its own parking, but you have to register your license plate. It is on the second floor easy access by stairs or elevator. If you want something, Cantonese and different this is the place to go.

Made reservations and came around 1:30pm for the 20% off dimsum. The staff were friendly and were able to seat us a few minutes after we came in. They have some good deals like the 6 dumplings with 3 different flavors. We tried the souffle and it was good. Light and fluffy, but with a crispy thin crust. The sliced almonds gave it an extra crunch. It's on the expensive side, but it's worth the price. The staples are also a hit. I would recommend the spicy fried tofu and the chicken feet. Come after 1:30pm to get a 20% discount.

We didn't go to this restaurant for a long time. I think they still keep their standard but the price is more reasonable than the other Chinese restaurant in Richmond. The staff are nice and helpful. All Chinese restaurants are quite quiet on weekdays. They offer some good promotion on weekdays. They give discount on dim sum and free tea in the morning and late lunch on weekdays. I think we get free tea in the lunch time too. If you are in this area, this is a good choice for you. They have a free parking lot but you may need to wait for the parking. We find 2 hours free parking in the street. If you want having family birthday dinner, this is the good choice since they can arrange different size private rooms. The place is well kept and clean with high ceilings. The size of the restaurant is good for a medium wedding banquet since the layout is good without any pillars. .

I think that this place is underrated because of its location. It's a gem in itself. We ordered a meal for two that included dumplings, congee and noodles for $42.99. With dim sum dishes normally costing as about $12 each, it's good value. The congee and noodles were quite big and I know we will be taking food home.

Absolutely delicious cantonese food, so much flavour!! The peking duck was phenomenal as always and unlike another restaurant they include the skin. The soup was delicious and unique and its interesting how they served the additional pork that was used in the soup which tasted bland on its own but a nice addition, so they took it away after i only tried one and no one else did. The chicken dick was amazing, the lettuce wrap flawless, fried rice very authentic, so much better than the yellow fried rice in america, the pineapple chicken was tasty, but the beef and eggplant could have been better because the beef was very chewy and not cooked enough; still red on the inside and the eggplant was not soft enough and i personally prefer it to be cooked longer. More spices is needed for the dish. I wish the tofu was soft tofu instead of medium because it would be easier to eat, and i wasnt a fan of the fried oysters because they had a very weird texture and the oyster itself i was struggling to find the meet as there was very little. Everything else tasted like fat. Even though not every dish exceeded my expecrations and could have been tastier the other ones made me so happy because of how good they were and made this special occasion worth it. Taste wise 4.5 stars so 5. Service had very quiet people, they just casually put your food on your table but they speak english and i saw many of the dishes being prepared and cooked in front of us on a pan which was very nice and they took extra care to give room and were professional, cleaning properly and picking up everything that fell onto the floor. Chinese service differs from american service so this quietness is exactly what i expected. Will definitely come here again.

Many special-priced items to choose from including stir-try flat rice noodles with beef and scallion, beef balls, congee. Their parking could be a challenge on a busy weekend. Update: street parking possible. Would recommend their Chiu Chou fish ball noodles. In Vancouver they might be the only place serving noodles with crunchy fried pork lard （豬油渣）which is what you usually get in Asia, making it more rustic & authentic. In addition, the Price is reasonable and portion is large. Most dim sum dishes would get a 20% discount - Please do check with the restaurant as this may be a limited time offer. One star deducted from “service” because the food may take a while to come out. Not an issue for us because we could enjoy some quiet time after a busy morning and chill out before starting to eat. Their food always look & taste fresh, and I did not detect much MSG in it. My taste buds are quite sensitive to MSG. Their waiters & waitresses are really friendly and professional. Raymond, the manager, took good care of us. Update Dec 11 2024: Ordered soufflé as our friends recommended it. It doesn’t disappoint! Very fluffy like eating cloud. The crunchy almond slices are done just before it burnt and thus very aromatic

Great place for dim sum and fresh seafood. The menu can get quite extravagant for you king crab lovers.

I am not sure I understand the hype about this restaurant. Food is good but the premium taste and presentation I was expecting from the reputation. Don't get me wrong that the food tastes good but I was expecting so much more from the hype so I was a little disappointed. Decor feels a little past its prime and parking is more challenging here.

A Symphony of Taste by Tony Ho. Their menu is a celebration of diverse flavors, offering a range of dishes including their signature truffle dishes. Locally sourced quality ingredients and innovative cooking shines through in every dish.

We were disappointed with the food and service there. The place was recommended by a friend and we wanted to try their crabs. The 2.5 lb crab dish was not that flavorful. The beef rice noodle was dry. We liked the cucumber appetizer. The service was average. It seems the server had no patience with us. Overall the food and service do not justify the higher price there. Would go elsewhere next time.

Very busy restaurant. Arrived and got seated despite not having reservation. Service was spotty. Not sure how they were Michelin rated. Ordered a couple of dim sums. They were all good. Truffle should not be used for some of the dishes. For example, truffle on top of shou mai just does not taste good. I don't know why they make it that way. However, truffle with chicken was delicious. Lobster with glutinous rice was good as were the brisket and frog with salt and pepper. Overall, food was very good but the service and ambiance needs some work.

The server made suggestions on the menu which worked perfectly for us! Enjoyed the delicious meal. Only thing is if they can work on plating would make it 200/100

Ordered lobster with noodles, twice-cooked pork, fish w/ veggies, and they steamed the remaining bit of the fish from the previous dish. Lobster came at 6:25PM, and the last dish came at 7:20PM (we had to follow up with them twice). Service from the manager was alright, but service from the server was downright bad. When changing plates, he tossed my plate to me which clanged pretty hard. We asked him to follow up on the fish, and he didn't tell us a thing afterward. Ridiculous that other tables (that came way after us) were getting entire steamed fishes before we got our plate of fish bits. No cilantro on top either, just green onion. Portions were small for the price (aside from the twice-cooked pork), and dishes took so long between each other that my rice turned completely cold. Won't be returning as what we got for paying $222 was completely not worth it. I was still hungry by the end, and not a single apology for the ridiculous wait. For 3.5 dishes, it shouldn't have taken so long. At the very least, at least have the courtesy to let us know the progress of the dish.

I when here for the first time from out of town. Got recommended by a friend. The food was good but one thing I don’t get is they add $8 on top of our bill for 4 people for no Reason? This is my first time seeing this price!

We had a fantastic dim sum experience about a year ago at a different location, which was helped by having a large group of 20—plenty of dishes to sample. This time, it was just the three of us, so we kept it light with six dishes. Unfortunately, the Thai-style chicken feet didn’t go over well with the family—the strong vinegar flavor and unusual texture were a far cry from the traditional braised and steamed version that’s typically tender and flavorful. That said, the rest of the dishes were enjoyable and tasted freshly made, which definitely elevated the overall quality. Prices are noticeably higher than what we’re used to in Seattle, though we haven’t tried other spots in the area yet. That said, the portion sizes here are nearly double, which helps justify the cost. Service didn’t quite match the upscale feel of the restaurant, but we didn’t encounter any issues. And even without a reservation, we were seated right away. Note on my rating scale: Sharing this for transparency, as I recognize that a 3-star review may be misinterpreted as reflecting a mediocre experience. 5 stars – Exceptional: Outstanding food, service, and/or overall experience. Truly worth going out of your way for. (For example, we frequently make the drive from San Antonio to Austin just for Uchi.) 4 stars – Very Good: Exceeds expectations in quality, service, or ambiance. 3 stars – Good: A solid experience that meets expectations. I consider any place with 3 stars or above worthy of a return visit. 2 stars – Disappointing: Falls short in food quality or service. 1 star – Poor: Not recommended.

Came during busy hours and the service was exceptional. Even though it was busy, they provided us with excellent attention, caring for our needs. We ordered the Peking duck which was phenomenal. The duck is very tender and juicy, while being very filling as they used the whole duck for 2 courses. The atmosphere is wonderful as the area was inviting and fancy. I strongly recommend the server Michael as he provided us with exceptional service and attention. The servers are very friendly and are willing to assist with your needs. Overall had an amazing experience and would recommend to any.

They may have been Michelin rated before but definitely not now. Quality has gone down hill. They don't have enough servers there. There is a manager or 2 who gives you attitude when you ask them for things. The food quality is not consistent the few times I've gone. For Peking duck, we got our lettuce wrap almost at the end of all the other dishes we ordered. I go b/c my relatives like the big tables they have there.

Excellent dimsum food, everything is fresh and delicious. Great lunch specials and easy parking downstairs, free parking in own spaces but spots can be limited. Super busy at lunch so service can be rushed and environment loud and boisterous. Reservations are recommended.

This restaurant is within walking distance from my place. We had dim sum today. The food is above average and the portion is good. We will come here more often.

Some pretty good Chinese Restaurants in town. Recommend by many media. Location is great with skytrain access and clean and big and roomy. They do have private room as well. Know for their dim sum and had tried before so come and try their dinner as want to have some King Crab . Staff were nice and explain clearly what they have and best in season and whether we had too much or not. Not over selling. Great! Food was very good. Freshly done the crab is great and can be made into different dishes with different style. We had steam and fried crab and fried rice in the crab shell. All done perfectly and portion is big. This is around 7-8 lb crab small one for us 3 as otherwise would be big The down side is the SiuMei which is the Roasted port and the duck. Not to any standard I would expect for this resturant. May be not their best dishes or the meat has been cooked and roasted for a period of time and becomes dry and not tasty Well. Still worth to come and try as they have lots of dishes which I believe are still good Expensive due to the Crab so come with your budget. Other dishes are somewhat ok in price

A friend of mine recommended this restaurant. The service was attentive and pleasant. The foods were delicious. The vegetables were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The portions were very generous. I saw so many tables ordered the ducks. It must have been their most popular dish. The ambiance was lively. I’m glad to have tried it.

A hidden gem! The service was super friendly, and the shrimp dim sum (Ha How) (only $5 for 4!) tasted incredibly authentic. You absolutely must try the Dai Bao (the king of steamed buns) – it's amazing. Highly recommended!

Amazing food at an amazing value. The service was excellent! Solid vegan options for the gf. My kind of place Steamed buns were a highlight here

I have been here many times. They have very good stuffs and not good stuffs. First, I don’t recommend their ready-to-eat dim sum, except for the mushroom dumplings. The mushroom dumplings are vegan, but they are amazing! I recommended it to everyone. Second, their frozen food is mostly good (like wontons and dumplings). Also I strongly recommend the 梅菜肉饼meat patties!

The dumplings were super delicious and I especially appreciated the relatively large selection of veggie options. It’s cool to see the manufacturing in the back.

Is it your best dim sum in Metro Van? No. It's a cafe and frozen dim sum place. Is it tasty, fresh and affordable? Yes! Compared to T&T grocery store deli dim sum, Kam Wai is more generously portioned, cheaper, and fresher. The lotus leaf rice wrap ($5) had a lot of ground pork and was seasoned well. The shrimp dumplings ($5/4), pork dumplings $5/4), and fish and spinach bean curd rolls ($5/4) were all great. Service is quick and friendly too.

First time ordering from the store, delivered by Door Dash. it's now our NEW FAVOURITE! Classic, basic Dim Sum for Take-out! Good value! Generous portions. Lunch for a Senior with dental challenges, but reminiscing for home cooking & Dim Sum. The items ordered were very suitable and well received!👍 Mini Lotus Leaf Wrap Pk - 3pc (frozen, for later, not pictured) Ha Gow (Shrimp Dumpling) (4 Pieces) Pork Siu Mai (4 Pieces) Chicken and Chinese Sausage Lotus Leaf Wrap Beef Meatball (3 Pieces) Pork Congee Jumbo Deluxe Bao - Bought 2, one for later. The Bao was so LOVED by the elderly person that I am overwhelmed watching it being eaten with such enthusiasm! Everything was tasty without being overwhelmed by too much seasoning. Just right & SO tasty!

Outstanding staff and a place to simply enjoy dim sum yourself! If you’re a foodie, you’ll know this place has the most comforting and has the most traditional dim sum in town. If you enjoy the food, you can also get frozen ones to take home and have it at the comfort of your home and when you want it. I am so happy the next generations will be able to enjoy the amazing food! They also give so much back to the community which I really appreciate! 110% to recommend to everyone!

I met the lady who runs this place on a trip from Seattle to Vancouver. Asked her and her husband for an authentic place in Chinatown to enjoy real Chinese food. Every dish is good, the staff are very friendly and fast to bring the food! Highly recommend for a full meal or home made Chinese pastries. Also took some treats to my friends back in Seattle. Would definitely be back for more than when I get the chance to visit Vancouver! Thank you for everything, dear Susanna.

Restaurant: Ordered beef he fen, beef brisket, stir fry rice vermicelli. All decently good, and nice portions. Got a soup with the combo and it was pretty watery, not very good. Service was slow and erratic. Cleanliness can be improved. Bakery: The baked goods were very good in terms of variety, portion and tasted.

It was our first time visiting this bakery, and we found a good selection of food and desserts to order for takeout. Firstly, the wait time was about 10 minutes before we could place our order. The line was chaotic; there was a single line, but some people cut in front of us. I'm not sure if they were part of a group that had already been waiting, but it felt quite disorganized. The customer service was fast-paced yet inconsistent. They offered a free box if you purchased fresh steamed hambao, but if you bought frozen ones, they simply pulled them out of the freezer and handed them to you without a box or another layer of bag. I had to ask and argue a bit before they agreed to give me a box. Additionally, this bakery operates on a cash-only basis, as they do not accept credit cards, which probably influences where its profits go. Some of the desserts were enjoyable, particularly the coconut buns and the pork turnover, commonly referred to as the "football." However, the egg tarts were not sweet enough, and the sesame balls could have been better. I also wish they would use yellow mung beans instead of red beans. My wife tried the #5 pork hambao, which contains a variety of ingredients and it tasted good. I returned the next day to try their barbecue duck noodle soup. It was a bit greasy, but overall, it tasted pretty good.

You need to get one thing and one thing only, the special deluxe buns. My favourite is the pork with mushrooms and egg. Get them in the morning or noon when they are at its freshest. Prices are reasonable for these big gems, but service is a hit or miss with some of these ladies serving. But other than that, I would come back again if I'm in the area. There is a cafe style restaurant in the back as well. This location has become a popular destination for tourists and gets very busy and packed.

We came specifically for the steamed buns - BBQ pork and the chicken deluxe/Bola Bola siopao. They both were delicious, but the chicken deluxe was probably the best I've ever had. You have to try these steamed buns. Highly recommended!

I always visit this bakery whenever I'm in Vancouver and specifically, Chinatown! I have been coming here for the past 10 years and the food has remained delicious all throughout, with reasonable prices. They have a large bakery selection of egg tarts, pineapple buns, and more. The service there is great and the menu offers a selection of authentic Cantonese cuisine. I always order the steamed radish cake, cheong fun, macaroni soup (great option for kids!), and congee. Those are my favourite dishes here. Like many small businesses in the area, they only accept cash or debit card. Overall, this place is perfect for anyone looking to experience authentic Hong Kong cuisine. 10/10 recommend.

Visiting from the US and randomly stopped by. The line was long but it went fast. While waiting near the door, a local Canadian woman confirmed that New Town Bakery was the BEST in town. We ordered an assortment of dim sum and BBQ pork buns. Hands down it was the best Chinese BBQ pork buns I’ve ever had even better than the ones in Chinatown in SF or LA. I recommend all foodies to visit New Town Bakery and Chinatown BBQ! Also, New Town Bakery was featured in the movie “Always Be My Maybe” with Alie Wong.

I visited this restaurant with my friend for lunch a couple of months ago, and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The restaurant was very busy, which is expected, but the service was lacking. We waited a long time for our order to be taken, and the staff seemed inattentive throughout our meal. We repeatedly asked for chili sauce, but it was never brought to our table. We ordered several dishes, but none stood out. The steamed eggplant with shrimp paste was incredibly bland, lacking any depth of flavor. The deep-fried squid was just okay but slightly overdone, making it tougher than expected. The bean curd was overly chewy and unenjoyable, and while the Avalon dumpling was decent, the portion was far too small for the price. Overall, the food was not tasty, and the prices felt unjustifiably high for the quality and portion sizes. Overall, I was hoping for a much better dining experience given the restaurant’s popularity.

A nice place in the heart of Richmond for dim sum. This place gets busy very early, so if you don't want to wait, a reservation is highly recommended. The wait staff are all friendly. The food came out quickly and fresh. It gets a bit noisy due to the crowds. It's a very clean place. They also offer a 20% discount if food is ordered before 11:00 am. Bonus.

Great dim sum experience. It's all a la carte, but the menu has some photos. Food was generally great. Has parking (register your license plate inside) and only reservation system. We ordered: Har gow Siu mai Xiao long bao (not soupy enough and one was broken) Taro duck pastry (didn't like - duck was boring and overpowered by taro) Steamed BBQ pork buns (great!) Pan fried BBQ pork buns Gai lan with ginger sauce (good. Lots of ginger and butter) String beans, pumpkin, and eggplant (delicious but oily) Mini crab claws Tea/cover charge ($7) Sticky rice wrap with red bean (a dessert) $135 plus tip. Often I ask for a sauce for dumplings, but I found these tasty enough they didn't need it.

I didn't have a reservation for my first time visit on Saturday lunch.. I waited for 1 hour. I recommend Reservation for Weekend. Anyways Food was delicious. I thought my waiting time was deserved.

The place opens early in the morning, and overall, the food and atmosphere were great. However, the powder sprinkled on the dish in the photo didn’t have a pleasant texture. It didn’t dissolve in water and felt rough in the mouth, which I didn’t enjoy. Aside from that, all the other dishes were very good.

This place seems to always be busy. We arrived 3 min after opening and there were already 10+ tables seated for morning dimsum. Food is good and fresh. We got a discount when paying for some reason, special promo? Service was attentive. White table cloths. Bathroom was clean. Free parking in the garage but have to register your plate.

I did not like the aggressive removal of plates even when I’m not finished eating what’s on plate and forcing me to put it on new plate when I asked to keep mine and waiter would not listen or respect my wishes and said boss would get upset at them for not removing the plates. It’s also wasteful to have so many clean unused plates we didn’t need or want to use. Restaurants should respect customer’s wishes especially when eating there otherwise it’s disrespectful and stressful and makes me not want to eat there again even if food was pretty good. I rather go to a place that has good food plus good respectful service where they do not aggressively grab plates when you want to keep yours because you are not finished eating your lobster. Being Respectful of customer’s wishes and not adding stress is important in dining environment. That aspect can be improved there.

It's been quite a while since we last visited Red Star Seafood on Granville. This place is on the higher end and prices reflect that. Luckily, most of the food meets expectations. Red Star Siu Mai ($12.98 XL) was good. As was the fluffy Steamed Pork Buns ($11.68 M). The Deep Fried Taro Pastries with Duck ($12.38 L) came with a quail egg and had a creamyand savory filling with the prefect texture that contrasts with the light and airy fried taro whisps on the exterior. The Steamed Beef Balls with Tangerine Peel ($11.68 M) had big pieces of water chestnuts in it. I found the inclusion of seaweed on top of the Rice Roll with Fish Paste and Crispy Bean Curd Sheet ($15.98 SP) to be a bit distracting and totally unneeded. It would have been fine on its own. It had a delicate crisp from the bean curd and the fish paste filling was good too. We also ordered the Shredded Chicken with Jelly Fish Salad ($16.98). I found the portion size to be a bit smallish (unlike their other dishes) bit the pieces were cut too large. It was covered in a spicy sauce that had a bit of sour overtones. Not my fav version of this dish.

First time visiting this restaurant and we were impressed with all the dishes, especially with the pre ordered crispy chicken skin stuffed with shrimp paste. The lobster over sticky rice was luxuriously outstanding too. Another pleasant surprise was the sweet and sour pork which was light without the grease nor over the top sweet. A really addictive dish. It was super busy on this Tuesday night and the service could've been a bit sharper but overall a very good dinner experience.

Our friends who live nearby suggested this place to meet up for dim sum. It was our first time but we liked how many parking spots they have. They did not have a huge menu but got enough items for dim sum. 1) The winner was the pineapple BBQ pork bun. It came with three pieces. They were relatively small but very good. It was crispy at the top but juicy inside. They even had small chunks of 🍍 in the filling. 2) Radish cake is my favourite food but they didn’t have it here. Instead they had the stir-fry version with XO sauce. It was good - standard - nothing special. 3) Salted egg deep fried fish skin was a nice surprise. My friend highly recommended us to try this. It was very crispy but not fishy at all. The salted egg gave it an extra layer of flavour. 4) Shrimp dumplings. It was very standard, nothing exceptional. 5) Rice roll with Chinese donut. It was a bit of disappointment as it was only lukewarm and the Chinese donut was hard, not chunky and chewy. 6) Beef ball. Another fairly standard item. 7) Peer shaped deep fried pork dumplings. It took them very long time to get this to us. We had to remind them after almost an hour. It was very hot inside, so be careful when you wanted to just have a big bite at once. It was quite good but nothing extraordinary. Overall, service was quite good. We sat there and chatted for a long time, and no one gave us pressure or anything. Reasonably priced as well.

-2 stars because the front desk lady during dim sum hours, Suki, is horrible. 2 times now she crossed us off even though we waited right there. The 2nd time, we asked her why our name were crossed off, she shouted at us saying she already called, table is gone. We were standing there the whole time. This time we have to specify to please call us in English, since we don't speak Chinese. Food is generally good, we like everything most of the time. But the last time we had Peking duck was about a month ago and it was barely edible, I would skip that. Service during busy time is a mess, even when they are not as busy, they still forget stuff. We ended up asking for water for about 4-5 times and only recieved it after 30 min. Hot water refilled for the tea is slow as well. Some items asked never show up. To be fair, they seems short staff for the day.

Great food. We were treated by friends. As with some Asian restaurants, they tend to bring all the dishes quickly, and they complied.

I praise the food and some great staff like Kenneth but the front desk lady is ALWAYS snobbish and rude. Probably because business is not as good as before, she starts to show fake smile for more business. However, her pretending friendly smile can’t help hide her snobbish nature - speaking really loudly about asking for high percentage of tips (more than 15%). Is that attracted to frequent customers for more business? Hope her boss can discipline her for better attitude! Other than that, this seafood restaurant still remains its long history of good reputation on food quality as well as service except the front desk lady! Waiter even voluntarily pack doggy bags for customers (now most restaurants charges bags and boxes while having customers self pack). Reminds me of the poor experience at a so called Michelin-Star Chinese seafood restaurant at Cambie St @ W Broadway which service is awful while charging Michelin-star price. Red Star’s washroom is clean, even cleaner than another Michelin-star duck restaurant @ Cambie St. Restaurant floor and table are clean without stains. Also Red-Star offers after-meal desert with cookies. Vancourites have not seen this @ most Chinese restaurants for a long time. Thank you Red Star for your good service and great food! Thanks to all staff who offer very considerate hospitality especially Kenneth for new customers. He’s flawlessly wonderful. Forgot to take photos of the order except the after-meal desert and doggy bags. Will be back again!

Good Chinese food. They also have a good chef for making Japanese Sushi.

Do not trust their opening hours! It says they are open till 8pm, but that's definitely not true. They don't prepare enough meat and they will close early. Called them at 5pm they already sold out of BBQ duck. We got to the restaurant at around 6pm and they only had BBQ pork and the crispy pork left. We had to wait for a table of 4, and while we were waiting the waitress came to tell us they're going to sell out soon. Luckily she asked for our order and reserved the meat rice plate for us so that we wouldn't have come and waited for nothing. However because she asked for our order early, they already cut the meat and assembled the rice plate before we even got our table. By the time we sat down and started eating, the meat was cold so it wasn't good anymore. On top of that, while we were still eating they started mopping the floor and getting on the counters to wipe the walls. They use lots of cleaning chemicals which is good I guess, but the whole restaurant filled with the scent of cleaner which made the food taste even worse. The running out of meat early doesn't only affect tourists, it also affects a lot of locals. While we were in the restaurant, at least 30 more people tried to come buy food, but were turned away. If you really want to come, come at lunch time so that they have everything stocked and aren't rushing to mop and clean even though their official closing time is still 2 hours away. For HK BBQ, they are on the pricey side for rice plates. You can go to the other food courts to get cheaper, similar quality HK BBQ meats.

We had heard good things about this place for long time but we had never been able to make it the last call time. Finally, we were so excited that we got to try this! We arrived a bit earlier than dinner hours around 5 pm ish. I saw a long time and rushed to join, but actually silly me, that line was for take out! We were lucky we could have a table for two right away without any wait. BBQ meats did not disappoint, as delicious as we heard and expected. We had roasted pork and chicken. Surprisingly, their daily soup was very flavourful as well. I guessed they had lots of bones to use up. It was on the slightly oily side but I did not mind about it too much. BBQ meats on rice 🍚 was the way to go for the first time, better if you have someone with share different meats with. Perhaps ordering meat on rice is not the best deal, compared with ordering meats alone, and that might explain why the takeout line is so long. Their HK coffee and milk tea mix was tasty as well. We have already come back for a few times before I finally get the chance to write this review!

This was so disappointing 😭 I have heard that Cantonese food in Vancouver is known as some of the best outside of HK (if not better). This restaurant is always listed on must-eat recommendations and it was obvious that the queue was full of locals....so why did it taste so mid??? 😭 I refuse to believe this is the benchmark...I thought this was a city of foodies! We arrived around an hour before closing. Most menu items were sold out by then, that's fine no problem. But I'm sorry, the food was absolutely not worth the hype. ❌ Roast pork crackling was not crispy enough. Meat was too dry. ❌ Char siu was too fatty and chewy. ❌ Soy sauce chicken was the best thing on the plate but not the best I've ever had. The scallion ginger oil was also overloaded on salt

Good but not worth the hype and the wait. BBQ pork was better than the soy chicken. Sauces were good, as was the rice. Just not sure it can be said to be much better than other places in YVR.

This review is a sad one because the food here is delicious. In fact it is phenomenal. As with most reviews nowadays, price is a huge issue and this is no exception. I have been eating at this cash only joint (although I saw them pull out a debit machine for a dude the other day) since the early 2000's and have enjoyed dining in and taking out. Used to be able to get about 2.5 pounds of 3 different kinds of meat (no rice) and tons of extra sauces for under 20 bucks for a take out vibe and they even give you a piece of broccoli or two. Now, the exact same thing costs me over 75 bucks and I am not entirely certain the price breakdown. My eyes rolled back into my head, down my back and into my bum when it hit 50 bucks but now over 70? Each time I have gone in the last few years, the price has jumped. Their weighing system is a little sketchy at best...I asked for One pound of bbq pork belly and she asked if I would take 2 pounds. Maybe a half a pound more at most but double what I asked for? Nope. The thing is, is it worth it for me still because it is delicious? I don't know . Seth Rogen and Chang did this place a disservice by putting it on the map because the prices here have skyrocketed since then. I am torn. On the plus side, they give you a greasy paper bag with handle which is appreciated.

MARCH 14, 2025: HK BBQ MASTER IS MY REASON FOR EXISTENCE I AM NOTHING WITHOUT HK BBQ MASTER AHHHHHH my expectations coming were THROUGH the roof and i was so expecting to be let down but OH MY GOD somehow my expectations were EXCEEDED this is the best restaurant in canada istg and it’s almost very nearly one of the best in the world im convinced. i tried all four meats, the bbq pork, the bbq duck, the roasted pork, and the soya chicken and they were honestly all so DELECTABLE that i can’t even pick a favourite. i requested the fatty bbq pork and they definitely delivered — it was tender, so flavourful and had such a nice sweet flavour that wasn’t sickening. the roasted pork was super delicious as well, with the skin SUPER crispy and the fat SUPER fatty, and was also quite salty. honestly, even though this is the one i was looking forward to eating the most, i’d say that this is the one i’d leave out just because it didn’t taste as “cohesive” as the other meats. the soya chicken was SO juicy and not at all dry, the scallion oil on top was actually a perfect complement and it made it taste so good. the bbq duck i WAS NOT EXPECTING to be so good but omg seriously jawdropping, i feel like im just using the same descriptors but seriously those bites with the pieces of fat and skin and greasiness and mingled together, eaten with the rice was actually heaven on earth. my favourite part was ordering another bowl of rice which came PIPING hot and enjoying all the meat like that. seriously the most sensational experience. i feel like with chinese bbq, it’s very easy to get dry meat especially with the duck and chicken and charshiu, but somehow every single bite of meat was so moist and juicy and soft and flavourful, not an ounce of dryness in the entire meal. the ladies there were also super nice and friendly, and the portions were huge — there was so much meat on my plate. IN CONCLUSION (because hk bbq master deserves a conclusion) if i lived near richmond i swear i’d be here everyday, and im definitely coming back because this has been one of the highlights of my entire life. ——————————————————————— AUGUST 21, 2025: update update update ! upon returning, i have decided that my favourite is definitely the charsiu (bbq pork), specifically the fatty version. it’s so tender it literally melts in your mouth, and the sticky sweet honey coating is a perfect pairing with the hot rice.

It’s worth the hype. If you’re looking for delicious roasted meats, this place is a must-visit. The food was absolutely fantastic. Don’t forget to try the soup as a side dish as well.

Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant offers decent food overall, with dim sum being the highlight of the menu. The dishes are flavorful and satisfying, though the chow mein was slightly watery during our visit. Unfortunately, the dining experience was overshadowed by the lack of hospitality. My wife traveled from another province to meet her primary school classmate, and they were hoping to spend time catching up over a meal. However, we were repeatedly advised to leave after 90 minutes, making the atmosphere feel rushed and unwelcoming. The service could use improvement, as the waitstaff were not as attentive or considerate as expected. Simple gestures, like refilling hot water, were overlooked, leaving a sense that the focus was more on quick turnover than customer satisfaction. With better service and a more welcoming attitude, this restaurant could provide a much more enjoyable experience.

Food was good, love the dumplings, pan fried taro cakes was good too. I ordered Lotus root patties because that dish is not found everywhere, it’s not bad. I had better Siu mai elsewhere Overall not bad, I just don’t understand the hype. I think even the Neptunes are better.

Got 7- 8 dishes for around $80 which is not bad for dimsum. If you go between 11am -3pm there is a 10% off discount. Portions were a bit on the smaller side and taste was fine but nothing special. Would say this is a more affordable option for dimsum. Service was good.

Came here for dim sum and ordered a variety of dumplings, pan fried turnip cakes, this century egg pastry dish, shrimp/beef rice rolls, pan fried noodles, pea tips, tripe, and sticky rice. Loved how each dish came out hot, and I thought most of the dishes were solid. The wrapping for the steamed shrimp dumpling were falling apart, but they were still tasty. The turnip cake was cut into small cubes, which was different than what in used to, but it was crispy and surprisingly tasty. The pan fried noodles were not the best I’ve ever had. It was missing some flavor, and the pepper was too overpowering. The century egg pastry was probs my least favorite. Notes: They accept credit card here. They also have a free parking garage, but spots are tight

Hidden gem. Used to be on Park Road in Richmond same complex as the old Happy date. One of the best sweet and sour pork I've had. Has to be one of the better Chinese restaurant in Richmond. Great service. Lots of parking available. Will return for more.

A hidden gem tucked away in an older building. We pass by this building all the time and never noticed it until a family member booked it for a gathering. Portions are a bit small but prices are reasonable compared to the fancier restaurants. They didn’t have everything on the set menu and had to substitute a several dishes. Overall, it was pretty good. The place is quite small but they do have several private rooms if you have a bigger group.

Probably the most slept on Dim Sum place in Richmond. Admittedly, the interior leaves lots to be desired, but if you're after old-school authentic flavours and techniques, this is no brainer. Rice rolls are thin, the BBQ pork puff pastry is incredibly delicate and layered, the deep fried Bummalo is highly addictive, and it's always nice to see Cotton Chicken being served at all. Not a single bad bite.

Amazing! Little Bird is the is the premier dim sum experience highlighting the continued awesomeness of Vancouver’s unrivaled Pan Asian food scene and is the ultimate casual lunch spot. Where Little Bird excels the most is its commitment to simple traditional dishes and making them as high quality as possible. The Steamed BBQ Pork Bun is the perfect sweet and savory combination with the most pillowy bao and I cannot recommend that enough. Otherwise, everything in their menu is worth a try. Excited to go back.

The dim sum tastes great, though the portions are small. It’s perfect for trying a variety of dishes to sample the flavors. No wonder the restaurant has consistently been awarded the Bib Gourmand. Online reservations are easy to make—definitely worth recommending.

Originally a bit skeptical but turn out it’s really nice. Simple menu compare to what i usually found in HK dim sum but each order are nicely prepared. I haven’t had nice egg tart for a while

Really good dim sum here, my party was not disappointed with any of the items. Some highlights for me were the green tea sesame balls, the soup dumplings, BBQ pork buns, vegetarian sticky rice and the crispy bean curd roll. But everything we ordered was great. they also provided an extra order of traditional sesame balls for my birthday. Service was great and the restaurant is very cozy.

The dim sum here is delicious. Each dish is served warm and juicy, accompanied by a flavorful array of condiments—black vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, and Worcestershire sauce. The dishes arrive in a well-paced order. Table service is excellent, with attentive staff and constant water refills. A satisfying experience!

Dimsum was delicious, but it seems like a little bit of fusion or Americanize/Canadaize flavor. The portion was a bit small, so the portion versus price was another consideration.

Fun little patio hang with absolutely delicious dim sum! Michelin star / bib gourmand so I’m not telling you anything you don’t know. Super fast service at a pretty good price. Apparently the patio is dog friendly, so we’ll be back!

A YouTube video led me to this hidden gem, and I wasted no time making reservations. The restaurant's corner location offered a stunning sunset view right outside. To my delight, we were seated in the exclusive booth by the window, setting the stage for a memorable experience! Here's what we savored: -Smashed cucumbers - a refreshing delight with a zingy vinaigrette -Beet Salad - light, vibrant and tasty -Beef tartare with added smoked bone marrow - I have to say, the bone marrow didn't quite hit the mark. There was hardly any marrow, and it sadly lacked that rich, flavorful punch I was hoping for. Nevertheless, the tartare itself is worth a taste -King pea tips - fresh and flavorful -Creme brulee with salted plum cherry tomatoes - unexpectedly delicious We chose to skip the fried rice since we had a hearty lunch earlier and didn't have room for more carbs. However, I've heard it's a dish you definitely shouldn't miss. Bao Bei is a modern Chinese restaurant that features a diverse selection of quality dishes, making it a great choice for food enthusiasts. However, it's important to consider that the pricing reflects not just the culinary offerings but also the upscale ambiance. This could be an opportunity for guests to appreciate the overall dining experience while keeping an eye on value

Everything, from the unique and delicious food to the excellent service, made for a delightful evening in Vancouver for my 82-year-old parents, middle-aged me, and teenage son. Thank you so much for the loveliest meal we had the whole week!

Top notch restaurant with a small but flavorful menu. Reservations are highly recommended people waiting at the door at 5:30 open.. Restaurant has a small bar and also traditional seating. The food was outstanding. We had a variety from the crispy tofu, which was excellent, crushed cucumbers, and of course, the dumplings topped off with the Sichuan pepper chicken, which was my personal favorite.. would I go back, 100%

Tucked away on a quiet street in Chinatown, Bao Bei doesn’t call much attention to itself from the outside. But step through the door, and you’re greeted with a warm, inviting space that feels like a blend of farmhouse charm and modern bistro. Upside-down parasols hang overhead, tufted leather banquettes line the walls, and soft industrial lighting sets a relaxed, comfortable tone. The Food The menu is made for sharing, which works well here. We tried several dishes, and most hit the mark. The cucumber salad was crisp, tangy, and refreshing—an easy start to the meal. The steak tartare had clean, fresh flavors and was nicely balanced. The “Kick Ass” fried rice was solid, not overdone, and satisfying. A standout was the stir-fried greens with house-made bacon. The bacon had incredible depth—smoky, savory, and full of flavor. It brought a lot to an otherwise simple dish. For dessert, we ordered a fried bread/donut-style dish (name escaped us), but it was excellent. Light, golden, and paired with a dipping sauce that really tied it together. The Atmosphere & Service The vibe inside is intimate and comfortable. Service was friendly and relaxed, and the pacing of the meal was smooth—never rushed, but never dragging

Bao Bei gave off cozy & intimate vibes with casual setting, friendly staff that gave us solid recommendations. ✨ We had: • Crispy tofu: the sauce was everything. • Glazed crispy eggplant: good, but honestly even better when dipped in the tofu sauce hehe. • Kick Ass House Fried Rice: amazingly flavourful (a little salty for me, though). • Beef tartare • Flat iron steak • Crème brûlée Overall, it was a dinner well spent. Would definitely come back.

Dumplings are to die for. Fried rice was really good as well. Lounge was a bit loud and the table/seat no very comfy. Staff was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. One choice of dumplings, fried rice, a little sweet treat and two (little) glasses of wine and you’re easily over $100… and this was for one person.

Came here from Seattle and wow, truly amazing and special. The service was great our bartender was so nice too. (Forgot his name sorry but they bartended last night) the food was so unique and well executed. I love that they treat vegetable dishes with the same care that they do with the meat dishes as well. Please open up a second location in our city! :) order the tofu and tartar and cabbage salad! Actually Order everything!

we started with beef rolls , was balanced in both chives and hoisin sauce. the main dishes were delicious, although it was a bit too oily, the portions were large. It was very filling and super tasty, I really loved the spicy garlic prawn. I will come again.

I heard alot of good experiences from friends and families, even strangers about peaceful restaurant. I've even heard it was on the food network channel as well. Upon entering we are greeted very quickly, and even though it was busy and full they acknowledged how long the wait will be. Luckily I didn't have to wait too long. Tables and chairs very clean and menus are impressive. They do in house noodles, a northern chinese style. I love how these northern type chinese places have a see thru window so you can watch them make so many types of noodles. It's not as easy as it looks, it's alot of labor. On the menu I ordered the cold appy to start, the chicken and clear noodle. Wow... That was very nice. Light, refreshing, not heavy, not salty. Then the classic Dan Dan noodles with spicy peanut sauce, your choice of thin or thick noodles. I prefer the thin but I chose the thick because my friend likes the thick noodle. It's a very rich so I suggest sharing. It's delicious. Remember guys the sauce is underneath sometimes 🤣. Roll your noodles around and man... It looks amazing! Then the spicy and tangy dumplings, also made in-house. Whoa jelly nelly! It's got kick! The dumplings are juicy, the texture of the dumpling skin is lovely. The broth tangy and spicy. My first experience and its real nice. It also cleared up my allergies 😂 Service is prompt on that night. Food delicious. Atmosphere very comforting. Would I come back again? YES! I saw the beef roll and I wanted to order that award winning dish, unfortunately I was too full... Above all prices are very reasonable. I would recommend this place for noodles no doubt. I can't wait to try the beef roll cause the booth next to us ordered it, and I heard a nice crunch from the lady who was eating 🤤

We dined in today, the server was as very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We ordered the beef stir fried noodles and the spicy chilli garlic fish. They were made fresh, hot, flavourful and delicious. We will be back to try more!

Peaceful Restaurant serves food from Northern China, they have been featured on several newspapers, magazines and the food network show diners, drive ins, and dives. They have many different items on their menu, and there is some spice added to several of their dishes. If you want to try another part of Chinese cuisine I would give them a try.

Great food for takeout. Love the tofu dishes and the rice is plentiful and cheap. The veggies are excellent too. I would not sit here to eat as its kinda not a pleasant place unless you're into really casual but for takeout it does not disappoint! I recommend. Delivery is fast, food is always piping hot and tasty. Not the cheapest, but not expensive. Rice is good value.

Came for lunch, had ginger beef lunch special for $15 after tax Mine seemed to have less meat than others'. And rice of served cold. Wasn't full after eating I would slightly avoid coming back, too many better options

Peaceful restaurant was a recommendation of a Vancouver local during our short stay here. The service was exceptional! We had 11 of us in this quaint place and many entrees. Each that came out our party would say is the best food we have ever tasted! This by far is hands down the most delicious Asian food we have ever had! Please go support this small restaurant, the food and service will have you surprised and delighted!

Arrived for a 11AM Dim Sum with a party of 4 on a weekday. Ordering is done through the server and the dish arrives relatively fast. The space is very spacious and has plenty of tables. It can get lively over the course of the day. They do also sell their own frozen products at the front. Dishes were tasty and the Deep Fried Squid had a bit of a kick to it. The restaurant is a bit of a walk as it is on the 3rd floor of a parking lot which was a bit of a surprise and detached from the mall next to it.

The food is very good. The Fried squid and Siu Mai are very tasty. But the rice roll is very normal. Anyway this is the best of Dim Sun restaurant in our list. Hope to improve the service. We tried to ask for bill. But no one response us. It seems their eyes escaping from our table.

Unable to get us a table without reservation on Sunday night. We came back next day. Ordered the steamed grouper — super tender, though the soy sauce was a bit on the salty side. The stir-fried water spinach with garlic and chili slivers was absolutely delicious; the thin strips of chili added the perfect finishing touch. The bitter melon with beef was just okay.

Made reservations a month in advance to make sure I was able to get a spot. Showed up at 10am and was seated fairly instantly. This is hands down the best dim sum I've ever had in my life. Take into consideration that I live near san gabriel valley, CA and grew up in San Francisco. It's fairly priced when comparing to USD, but if you're talking straight CAD, it's quite pricey per dish. The taste is well worth it.

Delicious dim sum and dinner menu. Very attentive service, waiter/waitress exchange your plates very frequently. Seating is very spacious and comfortable.

A group of six of us from Singapore had dinner here last night. Overall, we had mixed feelings about the service. Unfortunately, our first impression was spoiled by one of the two female staff stationed at the entrance, who was extremely rude. When we tried to browse the set menu at the main counter, she repeatedly shooed us away to the side table and even addressed us with “hey, hey, hey, shi, shi, shi,” which we found very disrespectful. That said, the dining hall staff were the complete opposite—friendly, polite, and attentive. A special thanks to waitress Winnie and her two male colleagues (whose names we didn’t get), who made us feel welcome and well taken care of. As for the food, every dish we ordered was tasty, though most were a little too salty for our liking. Prices were reasonable and affordable, making it good value overall.

i had high expectations cuz last time i came here almost EVERYTHING was perfect... but this time, almost EVERYTHING was MID. we started off with conch soup which had great flavour but lowkey tasted like water cuz its too diluted 3.4/5 then we got the best thing outta today: their baby pig. it had a light and crunchy exterior with a lightly seasoned interior basking in five spice powder. eating it by itself is as addictive as eating chips, but the steamed bread accompanying it was mid. 4/5 then it goes downhill from here 😍😍😍 we got their oxtail bowl which was as tough as a rubber tire, and lacked seasoning but did NOT lack in sugar cuz its on the sweeter side 1.5/5 their lobster was very sweet and fresh, and it also had lots of flavour (soy sauce) BUT THEY ADDED TOO MUCH SUGAR IS THIS A DESSERT OR WAHT 2.5/5 their soy sauce fish bowl?? tasted bland like food court food 1/5 their 粉丝/ glass noodles just tasted like scalops and garlic but ig its edible 2.5/5 their celery veggie dish tasted unmemorable 1.5/5 their veggie dish with mushrooms tasted so bland i cant even tell what was in it 0.5/5 next off is their live cod with yam and squash which tasted like nothing as well 1/5 their roasted chicken tasted bland but uh at least its crispy!!! 1/5 their fish maw was fishy and not cooked for long enough but at least the sauce was half decent 1/5 and if u want rice, then their "glutinous rice" which did NOT taste glutinous at all- was just a wet mound of rice coloured with soy sauce containing a predominant flav of just chiense sausage 2.5/5 the only noodle soup they served today with the dumplings tasted like old oily noodles soaked in msg water... however the dumpling was flavourful and abundant in shrimp 1/5 for dessert, their peach shaped buns were filled with a morbidly sweet lotus paste which was only edible after dipped in extremely concentrated tea 0.5/5 next off is their glutinous sesame dumplings submerged in dilluted almond milk was a little too sweet and just tasted like the frozen ones u can buy at an asian supermarket 2.5/5 and last off their steamed cake tasted bland... its supposed to taste like brown sugar but all i taste is a hint of ginger??? 1.5/5 btw if u bring a homemade cake they wont let u eat it cuz their scared ull sue them for food poisoning so only bring store brought cakes or else!!! overall 2/5

I came here for the first time to a fairly large group event. This is only a rating for the dinner. Food: 4/5 - food was tasty overall. The soup was bland. The foods served could be hotter but it is unlikely when you have 500 hungry people. It was a 10 course meal with tables of 10. It was a bit on the cramped side. Service: 3/5 - probably couldn’t get the number of help required. The staff left empty clean plates for you to replace yourselves. We had to ask them several times to refill the teapots. Staff was nice enough to give us empty food containers to put leftovers in. Atmosphere: 4/5 - great venue for large events but was a bit cosy on the seating with tables of 10 people. There’s a stage with three big screens to watch the stage. You could not talk comfortably with all the background noise. Parking: 5/5 there’s complimentary parking on level P3 but you must register your car plates at the lobby entrance of the restaurant. It’s probably the only Asian restaurant in BC that’s big enough to hold a large group. A great venue in terms of size for special events. There’s a performing stage along with a podium for speeches.

Compared to other restaurants for Chinese banquet dinners, Floata falls short. Keep in mind, that this banquet was for 70 tables of 10. The food was consistently cold and the service, lacking. Typically, servers will provide clean plates, and remove the dirty, throughout the dinner. However, in this case, no clean plates were provided and we were lucky if they took away the dirty - even the main dishes. At times, servers would simply put the new plate of food on top of the old, and we would move it. I imagine the lack of clean plates may be because they may not have so many available? But that does not account for putting the new dishes on top of the old.

This restaurant is in Chinatown, on the 3rd floor (P4). It has been operating for many years. The food was still good, and the portions were just the right amount. My favorites were the pork spareribs and sticky rice in the lotus leaf.

This place Its ideal for large groups and private events / weddings and single dining etc .... thier is also a stage here .....my work place took me here for our work group dinner out in chinatown Vancouver ..... staff here are friendly......the food is yummy ...... its mostly empty as a restaurant due to people use it more for gatherings event etc ....but it does operate as a restaurant besides being use as a banquet hall for events etc . Thier is a elevator to get here and parking lot at the mall here ..this place is inside the mini mall ....thier are veggie options besides seafood & other options etc

Always a good place for dim sum with a group! Spacious restaurant. Our group ordered a variety of dishes, including two types of rice rolls, chicken feet, tendon, scallop dumplings, bean curd, spareribs, deep fried dumplings, and eggplant & shrimp paste. We thought the portions were a decent size, and the items were tasty (and not overly salty or greasy). I don't eat dim sum often, so dim sum is always welcome! Someone in my group paid, so I'm not sure about how the pricing compares to other dim sum restaurants. However, we all agreed we'd return here!

Not your typical restaurant-it’s a banquet hall. The whole two hours, we were the only people there. The place is difficult to find parking space and difficult to find. Foods were too oily and bit pricey. Paid close to $60 for two dishes.

The place is spaciouse enough for big events and has a great variety of dishes to ignore according to the palette of the customer .

Pretty good brunch option to go Dim Sum in Richmond. Although parking spots have 1H or 2H slots for free, parking sometimes may take a while. Food taste is pretty good for an average dim sum experience with price points acceptable moving the rating to 4. Service cart moves around all the time so you will constantly get more food should you choose to order more. For an Asian establishment, the service you expect is standard and a solid 4. The atmosphere was good and lively in the dining area, but washrooms could be better maintained. All in all, 4 stars is the rating I would give and recommend for others to bring more people to improve the experience.

After coming here for over 15 years and eating a lot of Dim Sum in a lot of restaurants around the world this place is still in my top 3. The food is always fantastic and they have a large selection of dumplings as well as other dishes. We're moving to the UK in a week and I had to eat here one more time but it will be one of my first stops when I visit.

Visited June 2025. We came for dim sum. We conquered! Found this place on someone's travel blog, so decided to give it a try. The place is huge, like they do weddings here. Had a dance floor and everything. Their service is top notch. They did not have the cart when we visited but had a paper where you can order what you want. We ordered a bunch of dumplings and the chicken feet. The locals were amazed we were eating chicken feet and stopped by to tell us it was their favorite dish. Food was great, bellies were stuffed and overall had a great experience.

Please be aware, I went on a weekday, so the experience will definitely be different on a weekend. No line up. Food was awesome. Service was impeccable. You could hardly take 2 sips of water without it being refilled. Every request was fulfilled without fail and promptly. The service was crazy good. I don’t think I’ve ever had this level of service anywhere before. We ordered a lot of food in a very very short time period. All the classics were ordered, har how, siu mai, etc….nothing fancy or innovative but regular dim sum favourites. I’m not a fan of messing with the classics. My 2 favourites were without a doubt, the bean curd rolls and the fresh tofu dessert. I could have just eaten duplicates of those and been super satisfied.

Dim Sum was wonderful. Lots of variety. Wasn't very busy, but we were there mid-afternoon, so that made sense. Food came out quickly. Service was good, very mindful. Place was huge, would be great for large groups, functions like weddings or office parties.

The number of authentic Chinese food where I live in the states is a rather sad amount, hence why we drive for a while to a whole different country for some hella authentic food. Been going here for many years, quality has never changed; definitely the go-to spot for Dim Sum. Sure, there might be runner-ups, but their vibes just aren't the same. Atmosphere: see, what I mean by vibes are the carts that wheel the Dim Sum by, the long wait lines (you got people lining up even at three or four o'clock), and the owner somehow managing to bid a customer goodbye, take an order, and holler out a name for the next person up in line to come on up. Service: ooh, might I also mention, best to call in and reserve a spot ahead of time. That might cut down your wait time from half to one hour to the five to fifteen minutes I usually have to wait. Since it's so busy, do expect a slight delay in service if you want to order something specific or get your tea refilled. It's alright, it's understandable. Oh, also, they do take extra requests! For example, my family and I don't like stuff too heavy on salt or oil, so we asked if we could get the fried beef noodles (干炒牛河粉) with less salt and oil, it did come waaay lighter. Thanks! Food: now... if I were to write down every single food and my corresponding rating, I might hit the review character limit... just trust me on this! You can't go wrong with anything, so whether you're looking for an authentic vibe and experience or you have zero idea what to try, you really can't go wrong! Everything's amazing. There's a reason there are thousands of reviews of this place, and I know many restaurants that have hiked up prices or lowered their quality after getting a bit more popular. In my experience, the food quality has pretty much stayed the same. Commendable! Is it worth driving over three hours just to here? Yup, it is.

I was invited by a my guy friends along with their kids to eat here. The place is huge and is known to also do wedding events. This is also one of few dim sum places left that would do push cart dim sum as well. The service is not the best, perhaps because the restaurant is so big. However, I would say our dim sum is decent and standard. It's a pass but nothing special.

I keep hearing good things about lin's on West Broadway. I finally decided to give it a try one afternoon. Luckily it wasn't busy, I got seated right away. I ordered the soup dumplings, but longs noodle house is still the best in the city. None the less, still delicious. The beef roll was done nicely, not heavy or greasy. Then the beef Shanghai meat ball. This is definitely a dish to be shared, it's huge. I can't imagine eating this all alone without having the meat sweats LOL. Overall, service was on the slow side, but not rude. Prices are fair for the area as well.

The menu is really ambiguous they don’t mention proper ingredients. I have egg allergy and they put eggs in chicken fried rice. I didn’t noticed while eating and when i saw eggs i had vomit all food to avoid allergic reaction, still i got a reaction and had a severe pain because of that. And one top of that the lady possibly owner is really judgy

Great place for Chinese food. Food was tasty and service was friendly and efficient. Portion size was good too.

I’ve visited this place more than five times and tried a variety of dishes. While the service has always been fine, the food consistently disappoints. Most of the items are deep-fried, overly oily, and lack flavor. Unfortunately, it's not authentic Chinese food.

My boyfriend and I have been regular customers for over 2 years, and we usually order the Tokyo Pork Tenderloin during lunch service when dining in. In the past, different servers have always taken our order without any issues, and it has always been available at the lunch special price. What makes it confusing is that the dish does not appear on the physical menu, but it is listed on the digital menu with the lunch prices. Today, however, we were told by the waiter that it was only available for takeout. Since we were really hungry, we ordered it to go, but it was disappointing not to be able to enjoy it inside the restaurant—we ended up eating in our car on a hot, sunny day. It feels inconsistent that the dish can sometimes be served for dine-in and other times only for takeout, especially when it is clearly prepared the same way. I hope the restaurant reconsiders this policy, as the Tokyo Pork Tenderloin is one of our favorite dishes, fairly priced at lunch, and a big reason why we come here.

My room mate has a gluten allergy and we found this place online and it is now our go to place. They can make pretty much everything gluten free and they are so helpful and considerate about noting the allergy. The food is sooo delicious, some of the best Chinese in the city, gluten free or not! Everyone that I have encountered while ordering or getting delivery has been so lovely, can’t say enough good things!

I've been here many, many times. I like the food, the lunch special prices are great, but the service is awful. The worst service in the city. I've experienced every kind of bad service... From no one taking my order, to my order being forgotten, to getting the wrong order. Today I was waiting to pay, stood there waiting while 4 workers ignored me. One was playing on her phone. Two others walked by me twice. Eventually I just pulled some cash out of my wallet and paid. Previously I'd just shrug my shoulders and come back anyways... But everyone has their limits. There are too many other choices for lunch that would actually value their customers.

I visited Golden Ocean in a Sat morning just when they started the day of business. Food is average for vegetarian dishes, maybe it's too early for the day. Rice rolls are nice. Overall, a good dining experience.

Golden Seafood absolutely deserves a 5 out of 5! This restaurant is truly the ultimate spot for a dim sum party experience—once you sit down, the dim sum just keeps coming out, and it feels endless in the best way possible. From the very first bite, you can taste the authenticity of their menu. The flavors are rich, fresh, and exactly what you’d expect from a place that takes pride in real Asian culinary traditions. Only those familiar with authentic dim sum know which ones are truly worth it, and Golden Seafood nails it across the board. The service was just as impressive—fast, organized, and attentive without being overbearing. The staff made sure everything flowed smoothly, so we could simply enjoy the food and the moment. What I love most is that every dish that came to the table was tempting—you’ll seriously want to try everything on the menu because the quality is consistent all throughout. If you’re craving a genuine dim sum feast with outstanding flavors, efficient service, and a fun, lively atmosphere, Golden Seafood is the place to go. I can’t wait to come back again soon!

Its one of a typical dim sum place. Generally good foods. The service was not very attentive, they shouls label the teapot, what type of tea they have. And servers come with plates of foods asking if you want, but it was too excessive, ie very 10sec, server come and asking... I was looking forward to the pork feet with ginger in red vinegar and the meat wasnt as tender as I wished... I would recommend the beef tendon, which was much bigger portion than other dim sum places. (Sorry, I quickly finished that dish without taking the photo.) Also thr chicken noodle was good too. Not recomending the halibut, $38 for 2 pieces of pan fried fish wasnt a good value... Theu charge tea for kids over 5.

This is a hidden gem for Chinese food. My boyfriend found out about this place. The food is great and so big. Their crab craw is like double side compared to the other Chinese restaurants I have been to. I will definite come back here, and I highly recommend this place 👍

Long standing Cantonese restaurant in Kerrisdale! Solid lunch and dinner with some unique offerings. Started to look a bit dated but done some recent updates. Spacious and comfortable seatings.

Seem like this place has been recently renovated to include upgraded brand new chairs all around as well as enhanced lighting. The big round tables the carpet the decor otherwise they’re all very traditional Chinese dim sum type restaurant and fact this is where the place shines. Dim sum on the weekend is exceedingly popular. They still have people bringing trays of food around as well as carts, which is a very traditional way to do dim sum and a great experience if you’ve never had it before. You really get to see the food as they show it to you if you even if you don’t know the name of it in English or Chinese. Food is always fresh. The taste are authentic. We’ve been coming here for over 20 years and will probably come for 20 more.

Buyer beware: they charge you $4.50 PER HEAD for tea. Food was ok. Service was not great. They roll around carts for dim sum, which is nice because you can see what you're getting. Go before 11 on the weekend and it won't be so crowded. Overall, I probably won't come back cuz the tea was expensive for what you get.

Our clients treated our team out for dim sum here at Sea Harbour Restaurant. My first time here. Quality is up there with the other dim sum restaurants that i like. Very busy today on a Friday lunchtime. Glad table of 8 was booked ahead of time. Food was well presented, tasty and fresh. I didnt pay so couldnt see if the price was good compared to the value.

Bougie, upscale dim sum restaurant. Each dish runs about $15 each but you also get what you pay for. Food: one of the best dim sum places I’ve had. Food was fresh, well presented, delicious, authentic and high quality. We really enjoyed all the dishes we tried. Everything was very nicely presented. Service: better than most dim sum restaurants, but didn’t stand out. Lived to up expectation. Atmosphere: nice upscale restaurant, complete with fine linen and fancy chopstick holder and extra set of chopsticks etc… spacious, lots of natural light. Value: price-wise it’s definitely a treat. The most expensive dim sum I’ve ever had, 6-7 dishes came to about $100 for 3 adults and a toddler. Was it worth it? Yes. Can I afford to become a regular? No. Would I like to be? Also yes.

The best dim sum spot and go-to place for delicious Cantonese-style Chinese cuisine - very sharp and attentive service, and the dishes are consistently good. Definitely make a reservation. So worth it! Faves: 1. sweet and sour spare ribs, 2. pan fried scallops with lily and black fungus 3. deep fried chicken with black truffle sauces (half/whole)

This original sea harbour location was located on number 3 road across from yaohan. Sea harbour is known for luxurious Chinese fine dining. They had also won awards and their culinary team is very elite. I decided to have dimsum here when their doors open. The dining room is extremely luxurious and eye popping. Service here is absolutely amazing. I loved their menu because they have items that alot of other traditional dim sum places don't offer. I really enjoyed their sticky wild rice wrap. The texture is lovely and fragrant. The scallop soup dumplings were so supple and savoury. The stuffing inside the fried taro dumplings was also very delicious.

Food was great, but I feel for the servers working there. It's incredibly loud inside and they should be wearing hearing protection, hence our service requests were mostly unheeded. Our conversation almost became a shouting match, and my ears were still ringing after getting home. I will go elsewhere next time. The great food is not worth my sanity. Quiet and elegant place it is not.

A typical Chinese restaurant, but with some surprisingly unique and innovative flavor twists. One standout was the lobster dish, which features a wasabi-based sauce, definitely a must-try if you're a wasabi fan. Other than that, they have the regular dishes you can find at other restaurants e.g peking duck etc.

never disappointed by the food here, it’s really amazing! flavour is spot on and it really is the authentic and unique dim sum spot in richmond. although a bit pricey for each dish, it was delicious! guy who brought us in was also very nice and our severs were nice too. however when we were tipping, attitude seemed to change... seems like they demand a “minimum” tip

This restaurant has become the new family dim sum and dinner spot because my niece is in love with their cat robot ❤️ the service has also been amazing and they’re super sweet. Even when they don’t need to use the cat robot they would bc they know my niece loves seeing it move around. The food is also pretty good too. I find their braised duck with taro hot pot to be amazing. Super flavour and left overs reheat so we’ll. First time I’ve enjoyed a braised meat dish this much. They have some set dinner specials which are great value too with Peking duck or lobster. We usually pick one of the set menus and add one or two more dishes and there’s plenty of left overs us.

Have to wait if no reservation on Sat. The dim sum and service was pretty good. The deco was nice and the seating was comfortable. Unfortunately the washroom was very unappealing, floor was sticky, broom and cleaning products were everywhere. This time came here for mother's day lunch. Lobster with noodle was not bad. The BBQ duck was quite tasty and meaty. Except the fish rice roll was cold, and the deep fried squid was not crispy. The black sesame ball dessert was pretty good. Washroom is still u appealing.

The interior looks great and there’s lots of seats if you arrive early. It gets a little busy after 10:30am in the weekend. Some of the dishes would only be available to order after 10:30am. Dim sums taste good and they have some variety than other restaurants in Burnaby area. I would recommend having dim sum in this place if you live nearby.

First time here with friends. Around 11:30am the parking lot was full so we had to park across the street at the casino parking lot. Food was fresh and tasted good. The use a cute robot to deliver food to the table. My favourite dish was the fried duck, the skin was crispy but the meat was tender and juicy. Durian ball was also good and you have to watch out the hot running filling might burn your lips😅 The Thai style pork feet was a nice try but I think the flavour didn’t blend in with the meat. The space between the tables are maintained with reasonable distance. The only thing I’m not used to was everybody talking so loud, therefore we could hardly hear each other.

Grand Dynasty is a great dim sum spot that offers excellent food for a fair price. The place was packed on a non-holiday Wednesday morning. Each of the dishes we had tasted great. The fried eggplant was particularly memorable with its slightly spicy taste and unique texture with borderline crunchy exterior and soft interior. Even though the place was packed, the service was attentive and friendly. From the restaurant, you can walk directly to the casino beside it, making this place a great choice for lunch or dinner if you plan on visiting the casino in Burnaby. To avoid having to wait for a table, you can make a reservation by calling in beforehand.

Grand Dynasty has seen better days. In years past their food quality and service was remarkable and a star Chinese restaurant in Burnaby. This would have been a recommended Dim Sum restaurant for friends and family. However, my visit today was, sadly, disappointing. Their friend rice rolls were soft and soggy which clearly indicated that the chef mixed the wrong ratio of water to ground rice powder. This is a rookie mistake and should not be happening here. Several other dishes tasted bland compared to other visits in past years. Service was decent but nothing to write home about. In my opinion, Grand Dynasty needs to step up their game if they intend to upkeep the name they have built for themselves in the past before it is tarnished beyond repair. Three stars all around for "just ok".

Update 2021: This is the go-to preferred restaurant for my family. Throughout the pandemic the food, service, convenience and parking (free at the casino with EV charging stations) is unmatched. I will be posting more photos soon, but the abalone, goose webs, Peking duck, vegetables, soups, fried rice, noodles, EVERYTHING gets my taste buds sprung and my eyes popped on a weekly or semi weekly basis. Recommended dishes: all of them. Fish maw soup, pork lung soup, fried chicken with glutinous rice, fried duck with taro, cauliflower with assorted preserved meats, dried scallops on pea shoots, deep fried crab claws, fried ling cod, lobster, sweet lotus seed buns... And on and on. Thank you so much to the chefs, all staff and management at the Grand Dynasty Seafood Restaurant! =============================== I wrote a review and didn't realize it was in draft mode only. Today I brought a friend to have dimsum here and am so glad I did. Egg tarts very eggy with the puff pastry crust. Fried duck taro so rich, egg custard bun flowing with salted egg custard and the prawn dumpling was delicate and fresh. She had the supreme dumplings in soup. Well done Grand Dynasty!

I didn’t do any homework just walked in because it’s lunch time, their dim sum is below average level in Great Vancouver. Every dish is a bit disappointed. I won’t revisit. Definitely don’t recommend.

My wife and I ordered bulk takeout, spent almost 300 dollars. 4 dumplings for 11 dollars is ridiculous. The amount in the picture is all we received, and the food was bland and did not taste fresh.

We tried this place for dim sum at about 11:00 a.m. It was only about 5% full at the time.The first thing we noticed was how filthy the carpets were. It was obvious that they hadn’t been vacuumed in weeks and had probably never been steam cleaned. The service was good. The food for the most part was average in taste and the portions were small. Five dishes (har gow, sui mai,shrimp/chive dumpling, spring roll, and mini sticky rice) came to $60 with tip. Only the sticky rice was above average in taste. The portion sizes at Western Lake on Victoria Drive are literally twice as large. One star deducted for the lack of attention to cleanliness.

Shanghai Lu is like the “last honest mechanic “ in town. Quality, Value, and Service is bar none! Its authentic OG style is not only delicious but every dish is made with a chef’s kiss! Our family loves this place and as a group of picky eaters we all give this place two thumbs up! We strongly recommend the set for six which comes with seafood soup, crab fried rice, steamed crab legs with garlic, pepper crab fried ( my favorite), sweet n sour pork chops, crispy chicken, veggie pea sprouts including soup and dessert. The owners are not only super sweet and friendly but they very thoughtful of their customers. For example,We had little person in our party that isn’t a seafood fan so they made sure to serve a couple of the non seafood dishes first so that she could also start eating. They also show you the massive live crabs first before cooking them to inspect for freshness and size. Crabs are from Alaska and Norway! Ten stars for Shanghai Lu plus free parking on the top floor! Can’t go wrong here.

Went there for dinner and was impressed by most of their food. Although some dishes were on the salty side. Beijing duck, king crab courses especially the fried rice with crab meat were amazing. It was quiet for a Saturday night but perfect for us. Staff were friendly, a bit too friendly to ask us give them a good review, made it awkward.

A group of us arrived later in the afternoon last Tuesday . After the usual lunch time was peaceful .We all loved the shared plates - the eggplant stuffed with prawns were delicious . Staff are lovely let us all relax .It was a great afternoon ,highly recommended.Free parking on the top level of carpark and get the elevator down to the hotel lobby . Washroom very clean ,overall space is large and filled with light .i thought it a most elegant and classy setting with the crystal lighting above the tables . Satisfied customers .

Update: it's 2023 and I still come here for dinner! Really good lobster deal with 3 dishes at reasonable price. When you pay in cash it's slightly cheaper too! Support your local business!! Came here to celebrate Chinese Mid Autumn Festival. This restaurant gets booked up during holidays so book ahead of time. We ordered the 3 course bbq duck片皮鴨三食 $68: Peking duck, lettuce wraps and duck soup. All are delicious!! Ordered one more sizzling pot on the side: scallop, eggplant and tofu三子煲$20, two bowls of rice $4. Most Chinese restaurant will offer free dessert, so this time its the classic red bean soup 紅豆沙. Usually come here for dimsum but dinner is pretty good! If you order $30 or more for pickup, there's 10% off too!!

Very busy place, the portions larger than in many other restaurants, the food arrived fast and hot. Way too crowded and very little space between the chairs. Looks old inside and very old dated.

This place is a low key, no frills, not fancy, good old traditional Cantonese food. The service is decent and if you’re a regular, you will also see the regulars everyday here, especially in the morning. The owner and staff are doing a great job here. I love coming here for dim sum. If you order before 11am you get 20% off your bill. If you order after 11am you get 10% off. Mon to Friday only. This place has tea fee for $1 per person. As for dinner I’m pretty impressed with their peeking duck. I’ve never been disappointed. *Update* August 24 2024 Another restaurant 5 mins away called Golden Seafood on Nanaimo and Broadway said our dinner reservation didn’t exist. They messed up on a night that was supposed to be a birthday dinner night. Fortune city came through and made a table for us. We are extremely thankful because it was an important night. I’m changing my star ratings to full 5 stars on food, service, and atmosphere. Thank you for your amazing accommodation last minute. Everyone is getting a bigger red envelope this coming Chinese New Year 🧧

Very friendly and good service but some of the food was room temp when it arrived. Taste was good and price was appropriate for the price.

The wait for Saturday at noon was not too bad. Black pepper pork belly soup, the chicken, salt and pepper squids were excellent. The stirred fried noodle with beef was disappointing. They use thin noodles and it wasn't particularly flavourful. Credit card accepted, no amex

Visited in May 2025. We've been here many times over the years. It's located on the top floor and is usually pretty busy because the prices are pretty good.

Excellent meal overall. 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑 Seafood hot & sour soup Deep fried Crispy chicken Deep fried squid with Pepper salt Beef with Gai Lan Honey Garlic spare ribs Saunteed Pork Taro with string beans Beef with rice noodles Barbecue pork & Shrimp Fried rice House special Chow mein.

Fortune City seafood is always a reliable Cantonese restaurant. We’ve been frequenting them for many years, whether it’s for dim sum, lunch, dinner or delivery, they’re always fast, fresh and reasonable. Some of our favourite dishes includes their salt and pepper pork chops, their sautee shrimp with egg, ginger green onion beef hot pot, house special steam chicken, house special chow mien and so much more. It’s hard to avoid Chinese restaurants using MSG, and I think they do a good balance of it. While I have nothing against MSG, I find some restaurants over use it to hide the inferior quality of their ingredients. Not the case with fortune city seafood. Service is very typical of Chinese restaurants, you have to get a server’s attention if you want anything, but they do make the effort to provide special touches. One time we ordered way too many dishes and our table was cramped, after requesting for a bigger table, they helped us shift all our cutlery and dishes over. They will also ask if you would like the curtains down in the evening when the sun can be in your eyes. They also started doing discounted dishes for take out during COVID. They are now $18/dish, and they’re great when you don’t want to make dinner but still have a family to feed. Or if you want o just add a few extra dishes to your meal. Overall a great place to go for Chinese food and we’ve been enjoying our experience so far!

this place has the cooollest dark green and gold aesthetic / interior design !! the desserts were for sure the best part. the brownie was DELICIOUSSS, it was super warm, had a really good crunch from the panko coating, not overly sweet, and went perfectly with cold ice cream. i am just a sucker for warm desserts paired with ice cream. the black sesame balls had a super thick, chewy outer layer that was a subtle pairing with the sweet black sesame filling. it was super good was some milk. i got the bbq plate with all three meats and substituted the rice with thick egg noodles, and it was pretty delectable. the meat isn’t as high quality and juicy as some other bbq places in specialty richmond restaurants for example, but they definitely weren’t bad either. some bites—especially the pork belly—were nice and fatty which i really liked. both sauces that came with it (ginger scallion oil and the sweet orange one) went super well with all the meats and definitely added a nice salty and sweet kick. the skin on the chicken and the duck were also good, but there was quite a lot of bone imo, and some pieces were a tad dry. the noodles were really well made too, and it was a nice change of pace from the rice that i usually eat alongside the meats. although i do think the ratio of noodle to meat was a bit off — there was a lot more meat than noodles. the prawn toast was also a highlight, it was super crispy on the outside and had really creamy filling, i would definitely recommend ordering this. all the other appetizers were just okay though.

🥢 Food: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👉🏻 The dishes here have that classic Cantonese flavor—rich, authentic, and full of depth. Every bite was comforting and delicious. The only small letdown was that the plate was cold or the food took a bit long to serve, which meant the food wasn’t as hot as it could have been. Still, the flavor was so good that it more than made up for it! 🍲✨ 💁🏼 Service: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👉🏻 The staff were attentive, polite, and welcoming. They were quick to help and made sure the overall dining experience was enjoyable. Their professionalism matched the quality of the food. 🙌🏼 🍽️ Environment: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👉🏻 The restaurant has a clean, modern, and cozy vibe. It’s a comfortable place to enjoy authentic Asian comfort food, whether dining alone or with friends. The atmosphere really complements the cuisine. 🌸🥢

We walked in and got seated right away, it’s a small place so our group got divided in 3. Food was great— highlight was the eggplant bowl! Service was okay, a little bit slow which is understandable since the restaurant was full and there were only 2 waitresses on the floor. The prices were affordable as well. Overall, a great experience and would come back for a quick bite! The washroom was very clean as well.

Consider they are in the business district I was surprised they don’t have some kind of express lunch menu. Prices slightly on the high side but ambience is good. The duck was disappointing. While portion is decent there were more than a few bony pieces. The marinate was probably too light and the skin is not crispy enough, it was just cooked and satisfactory. All things considered, they’re more popular are Baos and bbq pork which I have not tried. so maybe my review is abit harsh.

Love interior design! We ordered sticky rice with mushrooms, fried cauliflowers, shrimp toast, traditional suimai, truffle suimai, Crispy wontons and dan dan noodle to share and absolutely enjoyed every dish! (Forgot to take some pictures of the dishes as we are so excited about the food). Our favourite would be shrimp toast, truffle suimai and fried cauliflowers. We definitely be back to try bao and other bowls. Very friendly staffs

We wanted Heritage AE to be a hit. But the two food choices we tried did not hit the mark. The Truffle Siu Mai Dumpling appetizer was good. The Roasted Duck BBQ (rice base) dish was not good. The Duck seemed to be half bone and the meat itself was mostly tuff and chewy. Rice had a few lumpy areas but the sauce/flavoring of that meal was good. The Dan Dan Noodles with added pork was OK. Average dish but beware that this comes "soupy". We asked our server to recommend something not soupy because it is not our taste. She said Dan Dan was not but the noodles were in a soup bowl immersed in liquid. We come back to Vancouver all the time and are here for two weeks and unfortunately this is the first restaurant we have had to put on our no go list moving forward. We went for lunch and it got very busy with what appeared to be locals so it may just be we made bad meal choices?

Pure, modern Asian happiness on a plate! Lunch at Heritage Asian Eatery with my family. Trading comfort food cravings for a fHERITAGE PLATTER | CHICKEN, ROAST DUCK, CHAR SIU & PORK BELLY. And those perfectly packed CHILI WONTONS and TRADITIONAL SIU MAI.

Came here for dim sum on the weekend and parking is very very busy. There is street parking if you're willing to walk a couple blocks. Make sure to make reservations, especially if you have a large party. Dim sum is pretty good, and the size are fine too. Service is average, but it is probably because how busy it is.

You can't go wrong with any Chinese food here in Vancouver, and Lee Garden is no exception. Although I'm not a local, I have friends who say they order takeout or dine in here often. Food: The time I wrote this review, my family wanted to try some fish, so the waitress suggested the goby. Our family wanted it steamed and on the lighter side, but the waitress insisted on frying it, swearing that it was their signature dish. When the goby came, it was quite good! Sauce was flavorful, and the oil used to fry it was definitely fresh and not oil reused for days like some other restaurants. Oh, also the goby was nearly seventy dollars. Seafood ain't cheap, guys. The pea tips (豆苗) had a generous serving size, thank god we brought along the whole family to finish this off. The green beans with pumpkin and eggplants were great too, you know the chef knows what they're doing when the eggplant is fully cooked but the skin retains its vibrant purple. It was a bit too oil-heavy for my family, but considering we like stuff on the lighter and less salty side I'm sure you don't need to worry about it. The BBQ duck (烧鸭) was great, chewy meat and crispy skin— what you'd expect from experienced kitchen staff. Ooh! And dessert was red bean soup. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do taste a hint of citrus that was used in this soup. Ingenious! Definitely balances out the palate, making it a great dessert. Service: Shout-out to our waiter (I think his name was Gary), he was super friendly. He also cut the goby with expertise, and as bonus points brought over the reader to our table instead of us having to walk to the counter to pay. His energy and passion in what he was doing was very evident, if the bosses are reading this please do give that guy a raise. Atmosphere: Very pretty chandeliers, and also those are some impressively large snow crabs (our family debated on getting them for dinner, but we finally decided we probably couldn't finish a whole entire snow crab). Only thing is that Vancouver is a little more on the colder side in terms of temperature, and the AC was just a tad too cold for me... or maybe it's a me problem. Stop by here if you don't want hellishly long wait times (like some other restaurants). There was no line when we came for dinner, and the overall experience is what you'd expect of Chinese cuisine.

Large restaurant. Decent size free parking lot. Good food. Decent service. Service is pretty good but we probably got better than average service due to our host knowing a staff member and we were ordering lots off food. Food was very good. We didn't pay so cannot comment on the price. I'm guessing still average to extra expensive in this post pandemic economy.

Can this Garden touch my heart (dim sum)..? I have been coming here for both dinner and dim sum over the years ever since it first opened. Just like many others, I haven’t gotten around to review it. This Chinese seafood restaurant is located a block east of Gilley Ave on Kingsway in Burnaby. It has a private parking lot shared with a couple of other small eatery places. I haven’t been here for over a year or two, let’s see how the food in this Garden is now. Here were the food I ordered; 1. Salted spareribs with preserved vegetables congee. It was okay, pretty basic compared to other places. 2. Special prawn dumpling. The skin was nice and prawns had a nice clean fresh taste. However, pretty basic like most places. 3. Steamed chicken feet with special sauce. A must order dish doesn’t matter which place I go to for dim sum. The chicken feet were large, skins were tender and falls off the bone, the sauce was pretty moderate. Decently okay. 4. Steamed mixed meat and peanut dumplings. Once again pretty basic dumpling dish since ancient times. 5. Deep fried crab claws. Used to love them when I was a kid. These ones weren’t so good. Had that hard crumb texture on the outside and inside missing that juicy shrimp and fatty pork fusion taste. 6. Steamed rice rolls with beef. The rice rolls could be a bit thinner and silkier. 7. Steamed egg yolk bun. Not bad, the egg yolk was pretty creamy and rich. 8. Stir fried king prawns with eggplants. The prawns were pretty big and eggplants were stir fried the right amount to be soft and tender without breaking apart. Pretty tasty dish. Overall, the dim sum food was pretty basic here. Maybe because so many new restaurants became more creative with the dim sum menu over the years. The dim sum food quality is pretty basic here and the price is comparable to most higher end dim sum restaurants. As for the service, the servers and staffs here were okay. Nothing to complain or daydream about. The restaurant layout is pretty straightforward and clean with a spacious dining area to ensure comfortability for all diners. It’s a decent local Chinese seafood restaurant for the neighborhood but I wouldn’t go out of my way just to drive here for food. Unfortunately it only touched 3 stars of my heart.

Lee Garden Seafood Restaurant serves a solid chow mein and decent dim sum, but it doesn’t particularly stand out among the many great options out there.

It was a good experience overall. Ordering can be a bit challenging in Chinese restaurants without pictures on the menu or a Chinese-speaking friend, but the food itself was very good. The service was just okay, nothing special. It’s quite a popular place, so reservations are a must

Good food, great service, good vibes Service was great, better than most Chinese restaurants. Decorations was good for the most part. Food is good, love the Siu Mai, baked bbq pork bun, one of the best in greater Vancouver. Other dishes are average, even it says it is their specialty dishes

Food: The prices may be on the higher end, but I think the ingredients are fresh and well-prepared. It’s not your traditional dim sum—the dishes stand out with their innovative twists. I was pleasantly surprised by both the taste and presentation. The food isn’t overly greasy or salty, which I appreciate. Be sure to ask for their chili oil or XO sauce—both are delicious and complement the dishes well. Honourable mentions: the fried rice, taro nest, and truffle siu mai. Service: Service can be hit or miss. They tend to be quite busy—some staff are very efficient, though sometimes a bit too quick when dropping off plates. Others are friendly and cheerful. It really depends on the day, but overall, they get the job done. Atmosphere: They offer private rooms, which help reduce noise—great for hosting banquets. The space isn’t super fancy, but it’s clean and well-maintained.

I’m a huge fan of dim sum, and being in Vancouver, it’s been tough to find a solid spot. The dim sum here can be a bit hit or miss, but on this visit, it was definitely a win. We were a large group celebrating a friend's birthday, and everything came out hot and fresh. The flavors were on point, and I really appreciate how the dishes here are both cute and tasty—not just cute but actually delicious! Service was okay, as expected, but we did visit during a busy time, so I’m not too bothered. Tea and sauces took a few reminders to be refilled, but again, that’s pretty typical during peak hours.

Their dim sum prices are definitely higher than other dim sum restaurants around No. 3 Road in Richmond, but the location is convenient for groups of 5 to 8 people. The staff were attentive and our food came out quickly.

The second time I had dim sum at this restaurant. I love the look of the food there. The dim sum was different from those we had the first time. Dim sum tastes good as well. Fully booked on Sunday. Better make a reservation. Very happy eating there.

The food is delicious! Presentation is top-notch! The apple bun looks really cool. Went there on Friday — not crowded, very comfortable. Just a bit on the pricey side.

Choices of dimsum is huge. For dimsum lovers, this is a good place to dine. Prices r reasonable and portion is quite big and served aesthetically. Taste of food is good and service is quick and typical of chinese restaurant. The place is super crowded so better come outside peak hours. A recommended place in vancouver.

I was somewhat disappointed with this place. The fish balls we ordered tasted fishy, the beancurd shrimp wrap was difficult to chew, and the rice noodle, bitter melon and beef was stringy and not very crispy. It was disappointing enough that neither one of us wanted to take home leftovers. It became clear to us why we didn't need reservations the way we used to have to get a few years back.

The $99 all-you-can-eat lobster set menu during Christmas was quite fitting. My companion and I tried the lobster in scallion and ginger, creamy, soy sauce, spicy, and Typhoon shelter flavors. The lobster was fresh and had a nice taste, particularly fond of the soy sauce flavor. The price was reasonable, though I hope for a more pleasant attitude from a female server.

It’s a decent place for lunch. It’s great comfort food. The quality is decent. But the price is a touch high. Service is on the slow side. But it’s convenient because it’s near Metrotown. Usually noodle soup orders are pretty quick but the wait was really long… Congee noodle down the street has faster service hands down.

Enjoyed duck noodle soup. Curry beef tendon good but meat needs cutting smaller. Ginger milk soup nice and hot

BAD quality wonton with strong taste of frozen shrimps and tough skin. The fish soup base doesn't taste like fish soup and it has a lack of taste. The fried squid has a thick coating. The Chinese sausage in the radish cake has a stale pork fat taste.

Ordered the preserved duck egg with lean pork congee and it was delicious but the portion was so small for the price. It was $16.95 on Uber Eats for one small bowl of congee which is mostly rice and water in terms of content. Was expecting a much larger container for $16.95.

Waited 25 minutes for the food, when there was only one other person when I made my order. Staff cannot speak English and are inflexible with customizations. The chicken and fish were both rubbery and gummy, the fish especially has skin so hard and rubbery it was actually hard to chew.

Rude Staff, Misleading Surcharge & Uncomfortable Dining Experience During a birthday dinner with two Japanese friends at Metro Town's Neptune Noodle Bar, our experience was utterly ruined by unprofessional staff behavior. 1. Harassment Over Payment & Empty Tables: Despite the restaurant having multiple empty tables and no queue outside, an employee (seated near us) repeatedly shouted across the dining area asking if our table had paid yet. Her loud inquiries ("Has this table paid?") were aggressive and clearly audible to us. When another staff member snapped back "No," the tension was palpable. Thankfully, my friends don’t understand Cantonese, but this public badgering was humiliating. I double checked that it was 9:30pm, still 1.5 hr from the closing time 11:00pm. 2. Contradictory Cake Policy: We called in advance to confirm bringing a birthday cake and received permission. Yet during the meal, staff rushed us constantly despite no crowd pressure. 3. Deceptive Card Surcharge Scam: The menu states credit cards incur a 2% fee, while debit/cash do not. However, when I paid with a **clearly labeled DEBIT card**, the cashier insisted it was a credit card and tried to charge extra. She argued with me about my own card type, refusing to acknowledge her mistake even when shown the card. This is either intentional fraud or gross incompetence. Conclusion: Food quality was acceptable, but the staff’s disrespect, pressure tactics (especially toward foreign guests), and dishonest payment practices make this place unacceptable. My friends witnessed me being publicly argued with over a valid debit card—an embarrassing end to a birthday meal. Avoid this restaurant unless you enjoy being harassed and overcharged.

Max Noodle House serves one of the most authentic bowls of Cantonese wonton noodles in North America. A simple dish, yes, but executed with such precision and quiet pride that it puts many more expensive establishments to shame. Some reviews are unintentionally hilarious. One self-proclaimed foodie lamented the size of the wontons, as though quantity were the defining trait of quality. Traditional wontons are meant to be small. Each one is a refined parcel of flavour, not a grotesque meatball in disguise. Wonton noodles, historically, are a light street food, not a lumberjack’s brunch. Complaining about portion size is like criticising espresso for not coming in a soup bowl. Others grumble about the price and suggest getting sushi instead. Presumably, they mean the North American kind, smothered in mayonnaise and confusion. True craftsmanship in food costs money, especially when it’s done right. The broth here is clear and rich, the noodles perfectly al dente, the wontons silky and fragrant. There’s skill involved, and it shows. Most patrons are older Hong Kong locals. The staff know many by name. Service is warm, unhurried, and genuine. There is no pretence. Just good food made by people who know exactly what they’re doing. Max Noodle House does not pander. It preserves. It serves a dish the way it should be served, without compromise. In a world of shortcuts and sriracha-laced chaos, that’s worth celebrating.

We enjoyed some traditional wonton noodles for dinner. The beef brisket noodles are good too. We also had the congee that was soft and tasty. Everything is served in the traditional smaller bowls, but it should still be enough per person. Note that this is cash only. Parking can get quite busy because there are a number of restaurants in this mall. There are a few spots if you proceed through the alley way on the left of the restaurant.

As a Cantonese, the noodle taste good. The wonton is legit. Generally the food is decent and the service is nice. The portion size is way too small for the price though. The portion size in Canton is not big, so I appreciate small portion size. I would have loved it more if the price is $2-3 less, then everything would be perfect.

This spot exemplifies so much of what we love about Richmond’s Asian restaurant scene. No fancy menu “bells and whistles”; no splashy, expensive decor; brisk service; and, well prepared, tasty food at a fair price. Oh, and note: it’s a cash only establishment so be prepared. We enjoyed: Taro and Pork Spring Rolls; Chinese Doughnut; Lo-Mein with Shredded Pork in Spicy Brown Sauce (#22) and, Braised Beef Brisket/Tendon & Wuntun Noodle Soup (#3). Tge spring rolls were crispy and only a wee bit oily. The Chinese doughnut was crispy, yummy and perfect for broth dipping. The Lo-Mei Noodles with Shredded Pork was very nice, with perfectly al dente noodles and a nice, spicy oil. The beef brisket/tendon was a highlight, mainly because of the melt-in-your-mouth tendon - some of the best we’ve had. Total charge: $52.00 (tax & tip included). Recommended.

Max Noodle in Richmond is easily the most authentic wonton noodle house in Canada, maybe even North America. The wontons are solid five stars, perfectly made and full of flavour. The noodles have that true springy bite that is hard to find outside Hong Kong. The beef brisket is a touch underwhelming, good but missing something, so closer to four stars. Service is often called cold but I found it warm among regulars, more like a neighbourhood club than a restaurant.

It’s very good quality but super expensive and small portion; est $20/dish and it won’t be enough for a normal size men’s stomach. I appreciate the traditional guangzhou food but not at this price:) feels like getting rip off in Vancouver as a tourist. I don’t know bc of insane price inflation or just this restaurant. Sorry if I am being too harsh if this were every Vancouver restaurant’s price.

I came with my grandmother and we ordered more than the average for two people. The beef brisket and tendon were my favourite. It had a very savoury taste, not being too salty and it came apart easily. The shrimp wontons weren’t my favourite, but they were small and tender. My grandmother ordered rice noodles with pork and mushroom wontons and that tasted much better in my opinion. The stewed pork hock was quite tender and held a gelatinous texture. The dace fish balls were soft and flavourful especially when you dip it in the soy sauce green onion and oil dish. The beef liver was alright, I’m usually not a fan of the metallic taste, but my grandmother said it was really good. The claypot rice were decent, nothing stood out and probably wouldn’t order it again. However, the rice on one claypot was more scorched and crunchy than the other. The dishes are more for individual portion sizes, which is great for trying more foods and not taking so much home. It is a CASH only restaurant and quite the hole in the wall that’s been around for ages. The service is great if you know Cantonese, otherwise be expected to wait awhile. The food came out quickly, and steamy hot. The servers answered quickly to orders in Chinese but forgot my English requests of iced water. We went around closing time, so it was relatively busy and it quickly died down when it was last call. I will definitely come back knowing when I crave some beef brisket and tendon noodle soup.

Awesome Dim Sum experience, so authentic that most of the service workers didn't speak English. The food was on point, with great portion sizes. Everything was executed to perfection and there was no bad dish we ordered. We will definitely be coming again next time we are in Richmond.

If you're craving top-tier Cantonese cuisine in Richmond, Yue Restaurant won’t disappoint. Here’s why it’s earned a happy spot on my list: Cozy Ambiance & Comfort The seating is noticeably plush and inviting—perfect for lingering over a leisurely meal. Whether you’re catching up with friends or settling in for a family celebration, the layout strikes the right balance between casual and refined. Attentive & Welcoming Service The staff at Yue are always on their toes—quick to refill tea, clarify menu items, and accommodate requests. They strike just the right chord: friendly and efficient without being overbearing. Stellar Cantonese Offerings From classic spring rolls and roasted duck to delicate seafood dishes, the Cantonese selection hits all the right notes in flavor and presentation. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared and in harmony with traditional tastes. Dim Sum & Dinner—an All-Day Delight Known far and wide for its dim sum, Yue certainly lives up to the hype. These bite-sized treasures are impeccably executed: fresh, fluffy, and full of flavor. But don’t stop there—dinner is equally impressive. The dinner menu boasts an impressive range of Cantonese standards, with each dish tasting as thoughtfully curated as the next. The Verdict: Yue Restaurant is a standout among Richmond’s Cantonese spots. With great food, cozy charm, and top-notch service, it earns its reputation as a go-to for dim sum—and proves equally reliable for a satisfying evening meal.

Get here early for less wait! Great dim sum place with some different variety food items that are less conventional. Each item was tasty and flavorful . Staff is efficient, but with volume there is a time limit in seating, which is fine for a small group.

The food was very good but over priced for what you get. Dependable but nothing stood out as amazing. I forgot to take pictures of most of the dishes. The restaurants in Vancouver close remarkably early (21:30 on a Saturday???). A waiter came around at 21:00 asking if we wanted to order anything else, we asked if dessert could be ordered later and he said that was fine... Of course when we tried to order dessert it was too late. But overall I would say the deal was decent just over priced. We did get a huge lobster but even simple dishes were at least $40.

I saw so many review on Google and Dianping has very good review. That’s why I went to have a try. Actually it is not bad. No matter it's performance of food, their service or vibe are also nice but if someone has MSG allergy should not try. I drink a lot of water whole day after I went there for lunch.

We had a reservation and arrived 10 minutes early, waiting politely at the entrance. The staff loudly asked if there were reservations, but I saw multiple walk-in regulars being seated ahead of us. I understand regulars may get special treatment, but there was no need to mislead us by saying a “large table was being cleaned.” In reality, we waited 30 minutes only to be given a small table near the entrance. We had elderly family members, a child, and even a pregnant lady with us, the waiting arrangement felt inconsiderate. After ordering dim sum, fried dishes came within 2 minutes, but they were cold, clearly feeling like returned items rather than freshly cooked. The only polite staff we encountered were the manager handling payment and the dim sum lady. Overall, a very disappointing experience.

Great location, easy accessible. Food are great portion and good value. The taste is great, like back to Hong Kong. Recommend to try during the weekday, more relax and less people to wait for the tables.

Some delicious Hong Kong / Cantonese cuisine. This place is one of the least saltiest HK/Chinese restaurants I’ve eaten at. Very balanced and decent flavour. We came early at around 5-6pm but I highly recommend reservations. Fish tasted pretty good, beef was a bit oily but still good. Service was very friendly. Dessert was a Taro Sago (also called Ximiru) and was very good and not too sweet.

There are very few da lang late night places in Richmond that open after midnight so tried this place as we haven't been here for a while. The prices are quite expensive and the dishes are not large, but the food is tasty and there is a variety. Lots of parking late night so it's preferred over Vancouver places. It's busy even weekday night, but the service is not the best

I read the reviews (good and bad), and honestly, was thoroughly impressed with this place. The 叉燒 (BBQ Pork) I had here was the best I've ever had. Nice level of thickness to their pieces, an interesting level of slight chard on the outer layer, yet still juicy on the inside. Plus, the 燒肉 (Roast Pork) was had the crispiest skin I've had compared to most other places in Los Angeles. HOWEVER, I have to take points away from their 乾炒牛河 (Beef Stir-fried Rice Noodles). The flavor was really lacking. Color was off, and it was much more oily than they normally should be. I took it to go, but honestly, had to dump half of it the next morning. BUT they did redeem themselves with the level of service --very nice people! On top of that, despite only ordering so few dishes, we still got dessert at the end! 紅豆沙 was really good! Had some cooked 糯米 (sticky rice) or 黑米 (black rice) maybe? Added a nice distinct flavor to it. Oh, and my girlfriend had some really good 薑汁撞奶 (Ginger juice over gelatin milk)! It was nice and rich, very creamy and custard-like (possibly used egg whites). If I got anything wrong, please let me know! Total came out to almost $70CAD, and then I decided to add the total to $80CAD for tip. Would definitely love to come back and try their other dishes.

This is one of the Chinese restaurants that opens till late in Richmond, BC. It serves many Canton dishes as well as some Chiu Chow dishes. We ordered 5 dishes (see photos) for 6 of us. The best is the deep fried intestines. For those who like this dish must know that the crispiness is the key. If deep frying for too long, they will become very dry, but if too short, it would defeat the whole purpose of having this dish. Sing Yee managed to do it JUST RIGHT. And I love the appropriate amount of fat they left on the intestines to give them more flavor. The deep fried duck meat and taro is not bad. The meat in the taro remained juicy and tender with the right amount of flavor. It would have been better if they had a better control of the deep frying time (honestly I don't understand why they did so well with the pig intestines but not this one). As you can probably see from the photo, they turned brown and became quite dry because of deep drying for too long. The fish fillet and the steam fish came as a combo for $59.90. They both tasted alright. Nothing outstanding. The WORST is the beef briskets with daikon. If I really had to rate it, I would give it 1/10. Why? The beef briskets were very dry and tough, and the daikon were not fully cooked. Not to mention that there were so little beef briskets. The photo might have given you an impression otherwise, but in fact the briskets were so thinly sliced. We regretted for ordering this. I think we may still visit again given Sing Yee's long operating hours and the vast variety in its menu. We will never order beef briskets though.

Foods are excellent. Can keep up the standard most of time. It is very Canton/Hong Kong style dishes. A middle size dinning area but always packed of people. I suggested you always book the table before you go. Service has a room to improve, not the worse but not very friendly either. Therefore, if you do not care about service at all, this is the place you should go.

We decided to try Sing Yee for the boss’ s birthday dinner. We had reservations for 930pm but were seated 20 minutes later. The restaurant was busy so I had high hopes. Our server was attentive and friendly. We ordered plain congee and many dishes. Everything was served hot and yummy. Definitely worth trying out in Richmond!

Legit Cantonese style night restaurant. The only thing not too authentic is how nice and polite the servers were, it ain't like that in real hong kong restaurants. The steamed milk dessert is top notch. Was opened till midnight on Friday, great Late night option!

Fresh and daily hand-strung hand made noodles that are fantastic. The portions are generous and the prices are very affordable. I would highly recommend a visit! Tasty dishes at a great price - you can't beat it!

Very authentic restaurant with great service and delicious food. So many things to choose from but we did the Chive pockets as an appetizer and the Beijing zha Jiang noddle and pork with spicy chili for the mains. The noodles were quite good and the pork sauce was perfect. Portions were good all though the chive pockets were a bit expensive for just 2 but they were good. The pork with chilis was great and we're actually quite spicy. Definitely recommend.

A pretty nice little noodle house. The taste wasn’t exactly stunning, but it was still quite authentic and delicious. Considering the portion size, it was quite a good deal. Based on our dining experience at the time, most of the customers were not Chinese, which shows that the restaurant has been successfully promoted. Personally recommended, and I would visit again if I get the chance.

The food was good - not necessarily the authentic Chinese flavor but taste good. Nice people there - while arrived early than their opening hours, they still let me sit in and wait - which was great for a chill day.

Food is decent. I wouldn't say it's amazing but for the price it's not bad either. Located on a really busy street so finding a parking spot is really hard. Also, food did not take long to arrive at the table. Wonton soup was missing flavor and the Chilli fish was too sweet.

Amazing!!! We had a couple of days in vancouver and found this little gem on Google, small place, little rough around the edges on the decor but that normally promises good things and this place does not disappoint, very friendly staff, brought water while we pondered over the menu, went with the schezuan beef noodles, pork steamed dumplings and chilli wontons, the beef noodles had so much flavour the beef was tender and the hand pulled noodles were the best ive ever had, the Pork dumplings were cooked perfectly had a little soup inside and tasted amazing but the star of the show were the chilli wontons, absolutely phenomenal, not too spicy great flavour cooked perfectly, the portions are large so go with an appetite,if I lived in the area this would be my go to place, the staff were friendly and polite and as we left there was a que forming out the door with hold testament to how well received this place is in the area, they do take out and had a constant stream of customers and delivery drivers picking up orders, 10/10 definitely pay this place a visit.

Came here for dinner and ordered the chicken chow mein and the tofu curry chow mein. Best Chinese food I’ve ever had in North America; come here for authentic cuisine! The pulled noodles are beyond delicious.

There is free limited spot parking in the back. You have to park there and tell the server your car number. Otherwise parking in front is paid. Heard good things about this place so thought I'd try it. Tried some dishes people mentioned. Hot and sour soup - not standard. No wood ear, bamboo, etc. Taste was ok. Mongolian beef - everybody seems to rave about this but it was nothing special. Quite salty. Bei fung tong chicken wings - presentation is very nice. Lots of fried garlic pieces to take home and mix with rice. Chicken didnt have much seasoning but it was crispy and very juicy. Cumin lamb fried noodles - quite standard. Tasty but can get this dish elsewhere for cheaper. Overall nothing really stood out in terms of taste. We went on Sunday during lunch time and it was just us and another table. I would try other dishes next time.

Amazing Halal Restaurant in Richmond! We had a wonderful dining experience at Silkway Richmond Halal Restaurant. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We tried the shrimp soup, hot pot, and dumplings , all were delicious and cooked perfectly. The hot pot was especially enjoyable, full of rich flavors and generous portions. It’s great to find a halal restaurant offering such variety and quality. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic and tasty halal cuisine in Richmond!

Came here tonight for a birthday dinner with friends. The inside feels a bit run-down, and unfortunately the service was disappointing — our server seemed rude and uninterested in serving guests. The food presentation was nice, but the seasoning was off for some dishes. The lamb was quite good, but the hot and sour soup was extremely salty, and overall most dishes leaned too salty. They do offer limited free parking at the back, but you need to register your license plate inside the restaurant.

The best authentic sichun chinese restaurant in Richmond Canada. When we visit to BC, having lunch a couple day on this restaurant. Food potions are enough for 3 people. Price are affordable and very friendly customers service. We ordered 12 different dishes, every single dish has different flavor and super delicious.

Had a great experience at Silkway Halal Restaurant in Richmond today! The seafood noodles were flavorful and perfectly cooked. Sabrina provided excellent service—friendly, attentive, and made the meal even better. Highly recommend!

Difficult to explain how tasty it was. Personality is excellent. Foods are very delicious. Surely the best food in Canada I experienced until now.

Very tasty food! Sweet and sour chicken was very tender. Lamb skewer also tender and dry-spiced just right. We also had the chicken and shrimp fried rice and chilli beef. The pickled cucumber appetizer was very good too. And also the sweet and sour soup was excellent! Will come back to try other dishes.

Great place in the food court of Lansdowne Mall, Richmond, for fast and easy dumplings. They’re made right in front of you, which I love. A nice family run place for a yummy dumpling treat. Be sure to ask for chilli oil!

Super juicy xiaolongbao for $10! Wait times can vary depending on how busy it is but it’s worth it if you want restaurant style xiaolongbao at the food court. Delicious and juicy with every bite. Hard to find seating at Lansdowne during lunch hour though!

Average food, guy working was harsh, rude. Another person ordered $125 worth of food then asked if he could make a change to the order 5 seconds later only. Staff guy said no! It's already cooking! Staff guy must be stressed. Instead of asking you what you would like to order, he just says, "What?" I thought I was hearing things so I said pardon? he says, "What?" that's his way of asking you what you would like to order. It's not a language barrier, the guys speaks perfect english. My friend orders something worth $12-13 and give him a $20 bill. Staff guys says, you got anything smaller? What a brutal service!!

This is still one of my go-to spots for some quick soup dumplings. I try to make an effort to stop by at least once when up in Richmond. Their soup dumplings are one of the juiciest and flavorful ones I've had. The price went up slightly, but that is expected. The quality of the soup dumplings are still great and worth getting.

I’ve been to this place many times and usually enjoy the food, not extraordinary , but edible Sadly to say today was really disappointing. The dumplings were terrible — the wrappers were so thick and hard, and the filling had no taste at all. The vegetables were the worst part: they were rotten and tough like tree branches. I don’t know what happened today, but the quality has dropped a lot. Really hope they fix this because it used to be much better.

5 stars for food quality and selection! Highly recommended. The spicy beef noodle soup is delicious! Service is friendly but a far cry from fast. It's understood that it's fresh to order so it'll take some time, we appreciate that, so a 10-15 minute wait makes sense, but when you make people wait 30 minutes for whatever reason, this needs to be fixed. So although I highly recommend this place for the food experience, just beware of the long wait times, hopefully the owner can fix this, was it would be a 5 star establishment, and a gem to have in Richmond! Great XLB and grilled buns, as well as noodles and everything else!

Hole in the wall, family-owned, good comfort food. Chinese spicy meat burger is a must-try! Don’t really care about the service.

The food quality has dropped drastically. We came here at dinner time and manager Sam had came around, once or twice however he only cares about the money. The more you order, the friendlier he will be. The fried rice was a little too wet, the lobster was not fresh, the duck wrap was okay. Best thing of the night may have been the warm cookies as dessert. Overall, price and food quality considered, there are better Chinese out there.

The dim sum here comes in very generous portions, and the prices are quite reasonable considering the quality. The restaurant has an elegant and spotless environment that makes the whole dining experience very pleasant and relaxing. Manager Sam is exceptionally warm, welcoming, and attentive, making sure every guest feels well taken care of. Overall, it’s a wonderful place that’s definitely worth visiting regularly for good food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere.

The food at Joyful Seafood Restaurant was top notch. I want to say it’s the best Chinese seafood restaurant in Greater Vancouver. The customer service level was excellent. Manager Sam was very helpful in helping us choosing a fresh rockfish as dinner. It was the freshest seafood I ever had. Kudos to all the waiters and waitresses. The quality of the lunch dim sum was also top notch. I definitely highly recommend Joyful Seafood restaurant.

My family and friends had a dim sum reservation on a Sunday, which we made a week in advance. The food was good and the staff was constantly clearing our plates, which was a bit distracting but we appreciated the attentiveness. However, the experience felt very rushed from the start. We were informed upon being seated that we had a 1.5-hour time limit. While we understand the restaurant was busy, we felt pressured to leave as soon as the time was up, which detracted from our dining experience. I'd recommend this restaurant for its food, but be prepared for a quick turnaround, especially on a busy day. Also come early for parking as well as it gets packed quickly.

This tropical Chinese restaurant has a unique service style with little to no eye contact from the staff. While the food is average—slightly better than other similar places—it's difficult to get any service, even if you try to flag someone down. I hope more Chinese restaurants reconsider this tradition. If you offer good food, quality service should also be a priority.

they havent changed since like five years ago, and its good that their consistent. their price point is decent and their food is mid to bad. while some were mid, their deep fried taro- which was filled with some sorta bland yellow substance was BELOW avrg. the whole thing was bland and tasted like veggie oil just standard dimsum in vancouver standards... 2.8/5

Good traditional Cantonese dim sum! Wide variety of dishes and reasonably priced. Recommend bbq pork pineapple bun and chive dumpling!

I random came upon Mama’s diner in the industrial area behind Ironwood. It’s a hole in the wall with easy parking. The food is normal Chinese food (not too westernized). The shrimp dumplings and pork dumplings were good. Nothing exceptional (in comparison to Kirin or Fisherman’s Terrace) but tasty and much more economical. The noodles were very tasty and honestly the price is lower than most places. Service is hard to rate as you pay up front and seat yourself. The staff pickup dirty plates and empty containers. You get your own water and tea. I do not mind this at all but can’t really give a 4-5 star review. If you want a hole in the wall without breaking the bank I highly recommend it. It’s nothing fancy but good nonetheless.

Lunch at Mama’s Dumplings & Coffee in Richmond. Can’t believe I’ve only found this place now 2 minute away from where I play pickleball. It’s hidden away in an industrial park in Ironwood District. It’s a casual place where you order at the till and they bring you your food. I ordered the Shanghai style Wonton Noodle Soup which was really good & flavourful. I also ordered their Xiao Long Bao (XLB) , Pan Fried Soup dumplings & Shanghai Fried Noodles which were amazing. Tip: Poke a hole in the Pan Fried Soup dumplings before biting into them or you will be wearing the soup home like I did. Service is minimalistic. The place is super safe and will unlikely to get robbed because it’s full of Police officers that come here on their lunch or coffee break. I even asked one of the officers who’s a regular here for his recommendations. Will definitely be coming there again. @thefoodiecarguy

This was my first time ordering takeout from this restaurant, and unfortunately, it was quite disappointing. I ordered the Shanghai fried noodles and SH fried pork buns. The buns had thick, tough wrappers that tasted like they’d been refried more than once. The fried noodles were a bit greasy and had a strong old oily smell, which made me suspect the oil had been reused from deep-frying. Although the prices were reasonable, the food quality and taste didn’t live up to expectations. The pick up waiting time was over 20 minutes.

Friendliest service! Had the scallion noodles and xiao long bao 10/10

Nice cozy shanghai style dumpling house! They use organic meat apparently which is different! Their shanghai style-fried noodles are delicious! Really like the texture and taste of it. One thing I will note about those is that there's not enough noodle! It's like 60% noodle, 40% veggies. Should be at least like 75-80%! The Pork Soup Buns are pretty good. How are they compared to shanghai river? I would say Shanghai river is still better but these are pretty close! The pan fried dumplings are good, but small. Could be larger! The curry beef on rice is good, same with Garlic broccoli. The pan fried soup pork buns are really good! Must try! UPDATE: 2023-11-09

Honestly, the best food I've had a very long time! This place is a true food gem in the middle of an industrial area in Richmond. I went in at around 5pm on a Saturday and the place was literally empty because we had just missed the lunch rush and it was before the dinner rush (lots of people started to come in at around 6:30pm). I loved the empty restaurant though because we got special attention from Mama herself - such a sweet lady! Let me tell y'all about the food - O.M.G. Absolutely incredible (I mean, just look at the pics!). We had the pan-fried egg, shrimp, and chives dumplings and they were delicious. The green beans were also absolutely out-of-this-world. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. The Shanghai noodles and the fried rice were also very good! Aside from the bomb food, the environment was clean and inviting. Even the washrooms were super nice and fancy! The only downside is that Mama's is closed on Sundays, but I suppose the staff deserve a break. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to everyone!! I can't wait to go back.

Even from driving around the industrial area behind Ironwood Plaza, I never registered Mama's Dumpling & Coffee. Then on a bicycle trip we came across it. I guess they cater more to the surrounding businesses. I am glad I found it. For take out we ordered the Shanghai-Style Fried Pork Buns, Pork & Chinese Cabbage Dumplings, Fried Rice Noodles with Beef, and the Tofu & Vegetables Clay Pot. The fried pork buns still had some crispiness on the bottoms. Very juicy filling. The boiled dumplings were also good but less flavourful so we dipped them in some dark soy sauce and vinegar. I suggest skipping the malt vinegar they can give you and use Chinese vinegar. The rice noodles were bland and for the price I was expecting more beef. There were five pieces in total where I think there should have been double that. The Tofu was the surprise hit and ordered more just to get some vegetables in. Firm on the outside and soft on the inside, the tofu packed with flavour. There was a good amount of vegetables and the remaining sauce with delicious with the rice. We will definitely order this again when we try their other dishes. Daniel

Delicious and authentic Shanghai dim sum! This spot is cash-only, but it’s absolutely worth it for the fresh and flavorful dishes. The dumplings are a standout—truly authentic and packed with flavor. While the noodles weren’t my favorite (the soup base leaned more toward a curry flavor and lacked depth), everything else was fantastic. Generous portions at a great price make this place a must-try for dim sum lovers!

the pan fried dumplings were SUPER full of juicy, flavourful, piping hot soup that it literally bursts the second you bite it. i absolutely LOVED how thick and also crispy and nicely textured the dough was, it wasn’t starchy but it also wasn’t thin. the dumpling was super hefty and large, and i totally thought i wouldn’t be full since there were only five, but it’s actually so filling. these are the best pan fried dumplings i’ve had in vancouver so far for sure. the beef roll on the other hand was a complete disappointment — i definitely do not recommend getting it because it’s basically not fried at all, the texture is horrible, it’s cold, and there’s barely any meat, sauce, or other filling inside. they’re smaller and super chewy in a bad way and nowhere near as good as the dumplings.

This place was recommended and boy oh boy was it a huge disappointment. Especially with how much money we spent here over 60.00. First it took about 30 minutes to get our food though there was numerous people working. Then when my girlfriend went to get the food and return the beeper the girl at the counter was very rude about the beeper. She wasn't this way with others and we presume it's cause my girlfriend isn't Asian as they were also ignoring other customers of non asian descent. Then open up and taste the Dan Dan noodles 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 No spice, no pork, no veggies straight peanut butter!! Dan Dan doesn't contain peanut butter peanuts yes. So, thick we threw it out!! We will never ever be back and will not recommend this place to anyone. Probably the worst food experience I've ever had 🤮🤮🤮🤮

Two of my xiao long baos leaked by the time I received my order. I was super hungry and figured this would make a good snack since I couldn't try this the last time I was here. The whole thing was just bland and the meat inside was kinda tough. Thankfully the sauces provided some flavour. Perhaps I ordered the wrong item and should have gotten the pan fried buns. Maybe next time...

The Xiao Long Baos were really good. The first thing I noticed was how sweet the broth was, so if you like that, you’ll enjoy these. The Pan Fried Pork Buns (Shengjian Bao) were good too, but I like the Xiao Long Bao more. If you get the chance, you might also see them folding the baos.

Highly not recommend They gave me xlb where the inside was not cooked. When I showed them they were like oh it’s fine… and I said it’s raw pork…. And they were not even apologetic and said we can make you a new one. I asked for money back and she was like wait a minute and then just left cash on the front and walked away…. I would recommend to go to Bao Yummy instead. Their xlb are way bigger, taste better and service is decent compared to here.

The OG XLB place in Crystal Mall. The dumplings are made from scratch, with nicely sized portions for today's prices. Juicy and flavourful with every bite, with the dough not being too tough or chewy. If I'm here and want a tasty snack, I always walk over to the end of the food court. I never even knew the name; to me, it was just the yellow stand at the end, but I always recommended it to anyone.

Good Shanghainese dim sum for lunch here. Soup dumplings, fried dumplings and wonton were all decent. The glutinous rice dumpling was slightly undercooked, as the wrapping was still raw. Reasonable priced.

The soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, and small wontons here are as consistently delicious as ever. The dumplings have a generous amount of filling and thin, delicate wrappers that showcase the skill of the kitchen. The flavors are rich and satisfying, perfectly capturing the essence of authentic Shanghai cuisine. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food, making it a great choice for anyone craving a taste of Shanghai. Among the many options in Vancouver, this place stands out as one of the most authentic spots for traditional Shanghai-style snacks.

Ended up coming back here a second time with my girlfriend as she has been a regular here since a while. Ended up being served uncooked pork inside my pan bao. When we told them about it, they started arguing with us nonstop, ignored us and said they could microwave it for us. Never coming back here again. Very rude behaviour. Normally they behave very sweet and after them arguing with us over the pink uncooked meat we want to stay away from getting sick.

Most fav xlb place in Burnaby. Limited menu but all done with perfection and made to order with pride. One visit our spring rolls were delivered to our table by an elderly cook who spoke to us in mandarin (which we couldn't understand) apologizing that they were not perfect so it was discounted 50% (waitress translated). How sweet! This establishment has limited staff who speak English so please be patient. The simple menus on the table offers English and chinese versions where you tick off what you want to order then hand to server. Seating is very limited so try to visit off peaks times. Food is super fresh and tasty!

I think the panfried buns and siulongbao steamed juicy buns are overrated. It’s fresh and good flavour but not enough juice inside, and not enough meat flavours. Portion is small too. They should expand their menu selection. Limited selection. I prefer the Shanghai food in Crystal Mall foodcourt more.

I’ve been trying to give this place a try for a long time. Between the limited hours of operations and my busy work life, it’s been long awaited to get here. I personally love XLB so this was a must try spot for me since many have told me I had to try it. Quality - the food is all made fresh as you order. So this also means you don’t want to visit here if you are in a rush. You should expect a 20MIN wait before food Is presented to you upon sitting down. The food quality is well made overall. The pan fried buns were a tad more burnt than I’d like personally and the XLB flavour is not my preference. But it doesn’t takeaway from how well they are made which is why I still give it a 4 star even if the flavours aren’t my preference. Service - the staff overall were all friendly and attentive. No issues at all with how they were. But for those who want speed, this place is not it. They even have a sign to pre-warn you. (I was okay with saying as I wasn’t super hungry) Cleanliness - The restaurant was fairly clean considering the age of the space. Overall I think people in the area should give it a try if they are open. But i personally have other favorite places in town out of just sheer flavour.

Miss these food for a long time, taste like backing home. Fresh make with hot, juicy sauce exploding in your mouth, we finished braised wheat gluten very fast so tasty. All buns and potstickers are making fresh so it will take time to wait.

Star of the show is the pineapple bun with butter. But they have all the HK cafe staples and do an excellent job. Try to come here during non-peak hours, otherwise be prepared for a decent wait (1 hour is not unheard of). Food: tasty, authentic, and fair portion. Service: abrupt, but I always gotten what I needed. Food arrives decently quick. But eat and get out - type of vibe. Atmosphere: don’t come for the atmosphere, come here for the food. Delicious food. Actually it’s not that bad, I don’t mind it for what it is.

4/5 4 points for the pineapple bun, crispy outside, fluffy light inside. If the butter was kept nicer which doesn’t taste like fridge would be perfect. Rice roll wrapped deep fried pastry is really not on standard. Rice roll too thick, pastry not crispy at all. Milk tea was okay.

A good place to have traditional HK style tea house food. The food and prices were fine. The table was very small to fit 4 people, and one of us accidentally spilled the hot tea drink. They also only accept cash which is very inconvenient.

CASH ONLY. Immediate minus point. This restaurant was overall not it. Very disappointing. I have high expectations for any cantonese place in Richmond. Look at the beef noodle we received - all noodles stuck together. Duck was ok. Borsch did not have good flavor. The pineapple bun looked disappointing - but at least it tasted good. The only item i could recommend here.

Haven't been here in ages decided to give them a shot. Was the 4th party (4) on waitlist with no other party behind. Somehow they still manage to screw up the waitlist and gave 3 other parties before me the same queue number. So everyone got confused. Ordered a beef innards noodle soup and a beef brisket/tendon noodle soup $19 each, portion is not great for the cost. Pineapple bun $3.70 (without butter) and a rice roll (plain) $13, pricing is more on the high side considering the food is nothing special. Pineapple bun is all hype taste like any other hk cafe. Will not be going back there again.

First time trying this place. It's a small cafe and does not accept reservations so if the place is full you need to line up outside. If necessary you have to share a table with other customers to enjoy their food. Lots of choices on the menu for a small cafe. Their best seller is the pineapple bun with butter and the Portuguese pie. We tried the Singaporean fried noodles, not good but I loved the pineapple buns. They specialized in Cantonese cuisine. Food is more expensive by 20% from another restaurant nearby. Service is good but they accept only cash not even debit cards. Parking is free.