Nestled within the bustling corridors near Eaton Centre, Moon Palace is the kind of establishment…read moreone might unwittingly pass by -- and that would be a regrettable oversight. Behind its unassuming exterior lies a dining room of quiet sophistication: modern, luminous interiors with tasteful appointments that signal immediately this is no ordinary Cantonese restaurant. The dim sum programme is where Moon Palace truly distinguishes itself. Each piece arrives with a precision and generosity of filling that speaks to genuine kitchen pride -- plump dumplings, impeccably fresh shrimp, and roasted meats that carry an unmistakable depth of flavour reminiscent of Hong Kong's finest teahouses. The quality of ingredients is evident in every bite; nothing here feels like an afterthought. What deserves particular commendation is the consistency. Over multiple visits, the standard has never wavered -- a hallmark of disciplined kitchen craft that is rarer than it should be. In a neighbourhood saturated with tourist-facing options, Moon Palace maintains an unwavering commitment to authenticity and refinement. Service is attentive and gracious without being intrusive, contributing to an atmosphere that invites one to linger. I have recommended Moon Palace to friends and colleagues without hesitation, and will continue to do so. A polished gem in downtown Toronto's culinary landscape.

Overall I liked the food here, generally the portions were bigger than I expected for every dish,…read moreand it justifies the higher than usual price per dish. Items that I got this visit: - har gow shrimp dumplings: overall pretty good, but the wrapper was a bit thicker than I expected. Would prefer a thinning dumpling wrapper - chicken feet: excellent, very tender and flavor was great - tofu skin wrap in abalone sauce: pretty good, the meat inside was lean and well balanced with the veggies - spare ribs in black bean sauce: this was a bit of a disappointment. The ribs were a bit tough and also underseasoned. It could have used some more salt and some extra cook time. Service was fine, nothing special. The restaurant overall was pretty nice and modern. I hope to come back sometime and try some other dishes.

Today, tried a newly renovated place for lunch (dim sum), let me tell you this, it was a real…read moredisappointment. When they provided with a table it was right next to an exterior door, with people going in and out. The was a cold draft, we even had to tell the hostess/manager, if they could provide a divider to divert the draft from hitting our table. We ordered 9 dim sum dishes, one be Roasted Pig Mixed Cold Jellyfish, which was $23.80. I had the idea that it would be a fair portion. When it came, I was shocked, it was only 6 pieces of Roasted Pig. When I spoke with the manager about the portion size, he commented "for that price it is fair". There was not apologies and walked away, nor was it written on the menu. If I had known it was only 6 pieces (size of your index and middle finger put together). I would not have ordered it. If you want to have Roasted Pig, you can get better deals else where. Also, ordered Marinated Chicken Feet for $13.98, when it came to table, it was also a disappointment, part of the chicken feet was dark in colour, not even sure if it was even edible or not. Another dim sum dish that I have order was the steamed chicken with fish maw. The chicken was okay, but there was only two small pieces of fish maw, (the size of each piece was 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch). The order 6 dim sum dishes that was order was mediocre, tasted better from other Dim Sum restaurant. When I received the bill for the meal it came out to be $119.50, they even had included the tip. They didn't even give me an option weather a tip was even worthy. I will definitely not be returning to this place. I definitely do not recommend anyone to come to this restaurant. I would consider blacklisting this restaurant. It's simply deceiving customers. 今天去一家新裝修的點心店吃午飯，真是太失望了。他們為我們安排的桌子緊鄰外門，進進出出的人絡繹不絕。冷風直吹，我們甚至得跟領位員/經理說能不能加個隔板擋風。我們點了九道點心，其中一道是烤乳豬配涼拌海蜇，價格是23.8美元。我以為分量應該挺足的。結果端上來的時候，我大吃一驚，烤乳豬隻有六塊！我跟經理說了分量的問題，他居然說「這個價錢算合理」。他既沒有道歉，也沒有在菜單上寫明，就直接走開了。如果我知道只有六塊（大概食指和中指並排那麼大），我肯定不會點這道菜。想吃烤乳豬的話，去別的地方一定能找到更划算的。我還點了13.98美元醃漬的雞爪，端上來後也很失望，雞爪有一部分顏色發黑，我甚至懷疑它能不能吃。我點的另一道點心是魚肚蒸雞，雞肉還可以，但是魚肚只有兩小塊（每塊只有半英寸見方）。我點的這六道點心味道平平，不如其他點心店的好吃。結帳時，帳單竟然高達119.50美元，還包含了小費。他們甚至都沒問我是否該給小費。我絕對不會再來這家店了。我絕對不推薦任何人來這家餐廳。我會考慮把這家餐廳封鎖。他們簡直就是在欺騙顧客。

New Century will feed a large group. Their lobster, Dungeness crab, and sea bass combo for eight…read more($798) would satisfy ten or twelve. The individual New Century slow boiled soup is hardest to share but secure some empty bowls and you can divide the hefty portion. In the winter, there's a silkiness to the piping hot consommé that sooths a dry throat and has an umami essence infused with abalone, ginseng, and pork. There's plenty to choose from in the house signature combo platter including roasted duck, soy sauce chicken, BBQ pork, pork slices, and seaweed salad. Saving my stomach for the later dishes, I had a taste of the duck (a good start with crispy skin) and BBQ pork (satisfactory and well flavoured). With the generous portion of chicken in the combo platter, the slow cooked chicken with abalone broth seemed like overkill. I've never been a huge fan of this dish that's served cold since I prefer chicken hot. Still, I understand it's the jelly layer between the skin and meat that people enjoy. And to be fair, the chicken was tender, and New Century certainly didn't skimp on the ginger and scallion oil. For those who tend to fill-up before the "main dishes", the stars of the combo arrive mid-meal. The stir-fried Vancouver crabs with silver fish in HK style spicy sauce needs to be eaten at arrival as the crunchy coating is best straight from the fryer. And despite not looking spicy, the dish has a light heat that permeates in the background. Additionally, the crab was fresh and meaty, cooked well so it remained delicately flakey. The amount of sweet and sticky sauce used in the stir-fried lobsters with scallion in Maggie sauce was well balanced, lightly covering the crustaceans. Both lobsters were substantial; even after eating many pieces, we still had plenty of leftovers. This is a long review head to Gastro World for the rest.

They recently did a renovation of this Asian restaurant in the Doubletree…read more Lovely ambiance but also comes with a $$$$ price tag for the food. I have to say the quality and presentation are great and you can definitely share a number of dishes. We are not huge eaters - so for 3 people we had one appetizer and two mains. The service was really top notch but in some ways a bit over the top. (At some point just let people serve themselves). It wasn't really busy (maybe folks are not aware that it's open again). Or maybe folks are put off by the high prices.

This restaurant would be a great place to go on a date, or with friends…read more This was a pleasant higher-end Cantonese restaurant. This isn't the kind of restaurant that you'd order out from. Most of the experience was talking with the waiter and enjoying the elevated dishes. -Appetizer/Drink- 5/5 For this visit I didn't order too much as I didn't have a large appetite. I was seated very quickly; the atmosphere was quiet and intimate. I was served with a "Welcome" chrysanthemum tea and korean grape). Both were delicious and I ordered a pot of the chrysanthemum tea since it was so good. I was provided with a large pot of tea and a crystallized sugar stick to use for sweetening the tea. -Dinner- For dinner I ordered a chilean sea bass croquettes and prawn & scallop hot and sour soup. As I was warned by the waiter (Thank you Julian) it wasn't enough food for a whole dinner but at the time it was the perfect amount for me. The sea bass croquettes were coated in a delicious 20-year-old black vinegar based sauce which made the flavor rich and savory with a hint of sweetness. The croquettes were also cooked perfectly with a slight crunch and no chewiness. The hot & sour soup was my follow-up to the croquettes. The soup was thick, and delicious. The prawns and scallops were both cooked well, though I would've appreciated more of each in the soup. This was the perfect temperature and fullness for me to leave the restaurant happily. -Dessert- I didn't order any desserts, but I did receive a "complimentary" few slices of asian pear that were light and an elegant close to the meal. -Additional Thoughts- I really appreciated and was taken back by a few things (in a good way). As I said before, this is a higher-end restaurant, and I think I could've ordered another dish to get more bang for my buck. I enjoy trying new things and I wish that there was a cheaper tasting that could've been requested, though I understand why a tasting would be more expensive than a standard entree. I also appreciated that the waiter (Julian) would talk to me about some of the dishes and provided some recommendations when I was a bit overwhelmed with choices. The service is the reason I gave this a 5/5 instead of a 4/5.

If you're craving authentic, delicious dumplings in Toronto, Juicy Dumpling is the place to go!…read moreLocated in the heart of Chinatown on Spadina Ave, this cozy little gem offers an extensive variety of dumplings, both steamed and fried, that are filled to perfection. The pork and chive dumplings are a standout, bursting with flavor and topped with a savory soy dipping sauce. While the menu is simple, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. The atmosphere is no-frills, but don't let that fool you--the dumplings are definitely the star here. The service is quick and efficient, perfect for grabbing a bite in between exploring the bustling streets of Alexandra Park. If you're in the area and want a taste of traditional Chinese dumplings at a reasonable price, Juicy Dumpling should be at the top of your list!

This is my electric chair meal and I don't really even enjoy dumplings. we ordered the pork soup…read morepan seared and steamed dumplings; and veggie spring rolls. They do NOT disappoint. The burst of flavor you get as you take your bite of dumpling is unlike anything I've ever had. I will say I enjoy the pan seared a little more. The inside isn't anything to write home about. It doesn't feel super safe as it's in a rough area but no one bothered us when we were there. Service was okay, nothing good or bad here to add.

We had dinner Feb 15th for the first time. It was recommended by a friend. We were really…read moreimpressed. Food was awesome. The service was really good. Place was nice and clear.

This is a go to dimsum spot whenever my family wants to eat near grandma's place. The service can…read morebe hit or miss depending on when you go. During weekdays during the day there's not many workers so the service can be very slow. They're quick during the weekends and very busy. They also have a vip card for $25 which gives you 10% off the bill and free tea. The amount of times we go here and the food we order I think we already made the card worth. The place is clean and spacious. They have many table and some private dining for celebrations. We have celebrated some birthdays here and they're able to accommodate at least 15 people or so. I enjoy eating their typical dimsum dishes on the menu i.e. Siu mai, Har gow, salted egg yolk bun, egg tarts, turnip cake with shrimp. Their claypot rice is not bad as well. Giving it 4 stars because there were times when service is slow.

Good spot for standard dim sum…read more We came here on a midweek lunch and waited a few minutes before getting seated. They have a pretty standard selection for dim sum, using a paper and pencil to mark selections. The service was also quite quick and efficient. They will charge you for tea service (per person) and tip was already included in the bill at the end, so double check before you pay. It was bright and also slightly higher in noise level but to be expected. Some of the dishes were a bit too salty for my preference (like the pan fried beef ribs, great but a slightly more salty than I'd prefer) but the egg tart was nice - not too sweet but still eggy and light.

I haven't had Dim Sum in so long. I find it's always better to go with someone or a group so you…read morecan try several items. We came here for dinner and it was quite full but there was a table available and we were seated immediately. We were brought out hot tea and after reviewing their menu, we chose the dim sum route. Things were brought out as they were ready. We really enjoyed everything we got especially the Deep Fried Shrimp with Chive Cake and Soup Dumpling with Minced Chive & Chicken. The chive cake was perfectly crispy and great on its own. The soup dumpling was really more of a wonton soup to us but there were plenty of wontons and the broth was great. A really great place for dim sum!

Pretty good! Quality service, nice vibes and aesthetically pleasing, most of the dishes were great,…read morea couple just pretty good. The shrimp toast wasn't enjoyed by my family but I thought it was delicious, the hockey pucks were good, seafood udon was excellent, chicken lo mein was pretty good, the soup buns were the best thing I tried there.

Was back for a mid-week dim sum and was frankly disappointed in the food quality. Service was very…read morestrong and very attentive. No questions about that at all. However, the quality of the dim sums seemed to have declined since I've last been there. Makes me wonder if they've changed chefs. A few comments: Har gow- average. Siu Mai - under seasoned and a little too porky in flavour. Wo kok - I keep forgetting to use curry in this. I really don't prefer that. Char Siu rice noodle - solid. Fried pork and shrimp dumpling - not good. Steamed spinach and shrimp dumpling - slightly below average. Sesame ball with black sesame - Excellent. Fried garlic shrimp dumpling. - Dumpling itself is fine. However, the dip should be the salad dressing sauce, not just simple mayonnaise. There should be a tanginess to it.

This place has a very modern decor for a Chinese restaurant, especially a non-upscale one…read more Came for the dim sum buffet which runs daily at lunch. It was super cheap & the dim sum was mostly decent; the exception being that the pot stickers' skin was thick. Chiu Chow dumplings, vegetable dumplings & snow shoot dumplings were rarer dim sum items that were on offer. It wasn't just dim sum either: Fried rice, fried noodles & broccoli were simply cooked but had a good wok flavour. The noodles were especially good Got free dessert too: coconut jelly. It was decent.

DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PLACE. The customer service is terrible. The only time I decided to order…read morethe food took two hours. We were told that if we were offered a discount the restaurant would lose money as if their terrible customer service way OUR problem. On top of this I was LIED to over the phone and told that the driver was on his way when the order hadn't even been fulfilled (I called back after an hour and a half and was told the order hadn't gone out as a delivery). Spectacularly the driver had the audacity to, not request, but DEMAND a tip after the two hour wait and having lied to us about the food being on its way claiming that the bad customer service was "not his problem". This place needs to be shut down. Please NEVER order from this place.