The Canton House on Buford Highway is my family's go-to for authentic Cantonese dim sum in Atlanta…read more The food is always up to expectations each and every visit. Having been at least once every couple months for years, it's our Chinese comfort food as dim sum is meant to be. Although I would recommend arriving at anytime they are open, we find the absolute best time for dim sum is to arrive right at opening on Saturday or Sunday. This time lets us beat the wait, get a great table fast, and the food is super plentiful, hot and fresh out of the kitchen. The chrysanthemum tea is a must have and complements the food as a perfect, tasty, and just sweet enough palate cleanser (although I would prefer to add the rock sugar myself to my tea, they serve it with sugar already inside the pot). For the absolute best pairing with your chrysanthemum tea, make sure to save room for the awesome pineapple buns while supplies last. They were out today and we all collectively cried (will be going back just for the pineapple buns soon...we are just not complete without them!). We love all the dishes, but our absolute favorites (outside of the pineapple buns) are the pork spare ribs with black bean, the beef rice rolls/noodles, shrimp dumplings, and turnip cakes. Add some spicy sauce to the spare ribs and turnip cakes to really set them off! For iced coffee lovers who like it really strong, don't pass up on the iced coffee. It has legs that are strong enough to walk, but completely complements the dim sum with a little extra boost to help you enjoy the day. So, I challenge others to find a better dim sum place in Atlanta. That is why Canton House earns my 5th star and looking forward to getting my pineapple buns (really) soon!

I was quite surprised that I was able to get a table when I went on a Saturday 11ish AM (peak…read moredimsum hours!). Good service with the push carts rolling around passing the tables often. We started with the flower tea, amazing choice! Sweet and warming, nicely aromatic. Perfect start. Then the dim sum carts rolled in and we chowed down. DISHES I ORDERED - Siu Mai: Not the best I've had. Quite oily on the outside, but the flavor isn't bad. It does...taste like siu mai. It's just nothing spectacular - Chinese Broccoli: A classic! Very good - Beef Chow Fun: A very chewy and bouncy home made flat noodle dish. Savory, salty, and flavorful! Good amount of tender beef too. - Shrimp Balls: Crispy and fried on the outside, yummy, with good big shrimp ball. Yummy classic sweet and sour sauce too. Delicious - Egg Rolls: Good, not too oily, a normal egg roll - Spare ribs: Possibly my favorite dish! Tender, not too chewy, good savory sweet flavor. -- Overall, it's not bad but it's nothing to write home about. My favorite item was probably the spare ribs. The rest were standard in my opinion. However, service is fast since it is dimsum, so perfect to eat when hungry! Also great ambiance for big group parties or hangouts!

I've been here a few times over the years, and we quite like this place due to its location: it's…read moreright next to a Costco. Outside of that, the dim sum is good. There are some differences to how menu items are made/taste from when I first had it, so I feel as though the chef has most likely changed. It's both good and bad because the menu items with taro aren't quite as nice as before, but other things are either the same or better like the Beef Ho Fun for example. The chicken feet have changed too, but both were good. All the classic items are still basically the same. I liked the pan fried chives dumplings and beef cheung fun here. I can't speak for dinner or how it is on the weekdays, but it's quite busy over the weekends, which is expected for dim sum. It's a large space too, but once it's busy, you'll have to take a number and wait for a table. There's some seating along the side of the entrance to wait, but it may still take awhile. Usually, only one person really has to go and take a number, so if possible, one person should strive to get there earlier.

Royal China - Disappointing Experience…read more We have been coming to Royal China every year as part of our Christmas tradition, and we've always loved their Peking duck. Unfortunately, this year's experience was extremely disappointing. The service was terrible. We waited 40 minutes just to get our drinks, and after placing our food order, we waited another hour and a half with no food arriving. We were repeatedly told that the food was "coming soon," but nothing came. For reference, we ordered very simple dishes -- green beans, cauliflower, and eggplant -- items that should not take over an hour to prepare. Eventually, the duck arrived after an hour and a half, but none of the side dishes came with it. We had to speak to the manager three separate times, and the staff was rude and dismissive throughout the experience. The restaurant is very authentic, and we were clearly in the minority as guests, but that should never justify such poor service. Sadly, our five-year tradition of spending Christmas here was completely ruined. If you decide to visit this restaurant, be aware that the service can be extremely disappointing.

Back to Oriental Pearl again for Dim Sum. The updated interior is nice and clean looking without…read morebeing ostentatious. Service has been great since they reopened but the food was hit or miss. Based on today's Dim sum lunch, it seems like the food is getting better. The steamed chicken bao were better than expected, the rice noodle wrapped Yao Tiu were excellent as usual, steamed spare ribs were not a disappointment this time, beef tripe was okay and the mixed beef organ stew was spot on! We'll keep going back as long as they improve.

Not ready for prime time…read more Very limited choices in dimsum carts on weekdays. Some basic choices were not available, and no menu for other items. (Asked for soup dumplings and scallion pan cakes but no) The Cheng fun rice noodle rolls with shrimp were hard. Obviously re-cooked. But beef ones were good and fresh Shimp with eggplant on cart cold. No longer will try

MOVED!!! They have moved to 2255 Pleasant hill rd in Duluth…read more This is the home of the absolute best coconut bun in Atlanta! I'm really sad to see them go, (They have been in Asian square for as long as I can remember) but wish them well in their new location.

This place has value that can't be beat! We came by on a…read moreSaturday looking for egg tarts & it must've been fate because she was pulling them out of the oven when we arrived! We got a few different buns for my husband's grandpa (and us haha) and we spent $30 so they gave us a free bubble tea too! They also have coffee & a deal where if you buy a BBQ pork bun, tart and coffee it's $5 - literally a steal They're over by kanpai / kamayan atl & super friendly so give them a try! There's plenty of parking We got passion fruit green tea & loved it! It was perfect with the hot day we had outside

This is like the OG spot for Korean Chinese food. I really think it's been around the longest too…read moregoing on nearly 25 years. I e found the food to be of much higher quality than other spots in Duluth and Suwanee. I also like that they have lots of wine and beer options as they try and brand themselves as an "Asian Tavern" on their website. The service has always been top notch and I've enjoyed their family combos of Chinese Korean Food. It is a very worthy destination in metro ATL.

I visited Man Chun Hong in Atlanta and overall had a positive experience, with a few reservations…read more The interior was clean and well maintained. Being able to see into the kitchen while the food was being prepared added a sense of trust and transparency, which I appreciated. The service was very good. The staff checked on us regularly and brought what we needed quickly. Everyone was friendly and attentive. As for the food, I usually tend to be fairly generous in my ratings, but on the day I visited, the dishes were noticeably salty. The seafood noodle soup, jajangmyeon, and fried rice were all saltier than expected. I'm not sure if it was just an off day, but this part was a bit disappointing. That said, the overall experience was still decent, and I hope the seasoning is more balanced on my next visit.

Came here because my friend praised this place constantly and insisted that we should go give it a…read moretry. I gave in and went today. My friend praised their 小笼包, my opinion - it's not good. The skin was thick, the meat was firm, it wasn't soupy inside. 5 little dumplings in each bamboo basket. Others we ordered, fried soy skin rolls, the rolls were tiny, the filling was decent, these rolls were over fried. Sharks fin dumplings, dry, meat inside too firm. 烧麦 dry. Chicken wanton skin too thick, soggy and soft on the outside. Fried string beans with beef, string beans stir fry, fried rice sticks noodles with chicken, sweet sour fish slices. Overall the non dim sum items were better than the dim sum. The flavor in general catered to the local palate - too sweet. Honestly the name needs to change as the dim sum weren't good and therefore, not heavenly. Suggest go elsewhere for dim sum. If you're in a hurry and need a quick fix for lunch then go here.

No sure how I feel about this place, only been there once!…read moreSo many options. Almost too too many Maybe it's what was chosen The staff was very friendly

We've been here several times for take out and dine in. The food is solid every time. I really like…read moretheir Chow Fun (I prefer beef, mom prefers seafood) and the dim sum items like Har Gow, Cheung Fun, Shanzhou Ngau Yuk, Ham Sui Gok, Lo Mai Fan and Jian Dui. They also have a shrimp wrapped in bacon deep fried and also shrimp in eggplant that are delicious. They have a large variety of dimsum. If you go too early, a lot of things won't be made yet and you will have to wait. Seems the later you go on the weekends, the more options they have. If you order pick up, give it about 25 minutes because they get so busy on the weekends. If you're dining in, it isn't always so easy to get a waiter's attention for things. So if you do, just ask for everything you think you'll need at once. Sometimes I just bring extra utensils and stuff with me so I don't have to wait for anyone to come over. I'm that girl that will put a bottle of Ranch in my bag (except it's chili oil or Sambal). They have chili oil at the tables and their chili oil is pretty good. If you're dining in they give you a discount if you pay with cash. The ambiance is of a typical dim sum place. Just come as you are in your sweats and enjoy your Yum Cha.

I have to be honest... it's been a while since I last visited. We noticed that our friends have…read morebeen raving about this place suddenly so we visited.. the Dim sum was very tasty. We walked in a busy afternoon time and there was plenty of seating. We only had to wait about 10-15 min for a table of 7. Instantly after sitting, we were flooded with options from century egg congee, fried egg tarts, fried shrimp balls, pork Shumai, pork ribs and so much more. I really also enjoyed the chicken feet!another cool part was they brought a menu of additional items to order. We ordered the Chinese donut steam roll and the highlight was definitely the mochi meat "football" bun. Overall definitely our new favorite dim sum!

It took me THREE whole attempts to eat here and then I FINALLY did it (cheers roar in the…read moredistance). Since that first successful attempt I've been here a few times and I'm surely a fan. Admittedly this location is in need of a DEEP clean and a major facelift. It's like stepping into a vintage time capsule. But hey, at least there's yummy food inside. Considering that, the prices do not really match the ambience at all in my opinion. However it seems they might have a big staff to support, especially those who make their dumplings and noodles from scratch. I'll pay a lil extra at a takeout spot for the food quality because it's certainly there. The staff has been pleasant enough, which is a nice plus. The pork buns are a great mouthful (I prefer steamed). Same for the soup dumplings. Unmatched in the texture of the dough. I've tried their hand-pulled noodles in a soup as well as a stir-fry and they certainly held their own. The noodle consistency is incredibly dreamy, so much so it has become a craving in my household. I don't like the beef they use as it can be a bit dry but the flavor is really nice. Nothing has been salty so far and the flavor profile is always robust. Numbing spice on deck. Again, the food is a hit. Where this place falls short is appearance and service. It just feels stuck in another century, and not in an endearing way. I ate here once, saw the condition of the restaurant and the health score, and settled on the blissful ignorance of takeout from thereon. The parking lot is rough and an eyesore. But honestly, it seems people overlook these things for the food. "People" being me....

We took our out-of-town friends to our favorite hole-in-the-wall Chinese spot, Northern China…read moreEatery, and once again it went beyond expectations. Yes, we call it a "hole in the wall" -- it's literally in the basement of an optician and not the flashiest place you'll ever see. But don't judge a book by its cover. The quality of the food is far beyond what the exterior suggests. This is our one and only go-to spot when we need a true Chinese food fix in Atlanta. Simple, no-frills, and all about the food. It's not trendy or polished -- and that's part of the charm. You're here for authentic, bold flavors, not fancy decor. Service is pretty solid, even with the occasional language barrier or when the person hand-making dumplings steps away for a break. Even during peak busy times on previous visits, they've handled things well. One thing we learned the hard way: don't ask them to modify dishes. On a past visit, we asked for a change and they refused to preserve authenticity -- and honestly, I respect that 100% now. Lesson learned: trust the chef and learn to handle the spice! This place is all about explosive, authentic flavors. Our usual star is the Spicy Griddle Cooked Fish Fillet with potato chips, carrot chips, lotus root, and purple yam. It's a full-on flavor bomb -- numbing Sichuan peppercorn heat, bold spice, and perfect for sharing. Absolute showstopper. The Twice Cooked Pork Belly with Cabbage is my new favorite -- juicy, succulent pork paired with crunchy cabbage and an incredible sauce. Just phenomenal. The Black Pepper Beef was flavorful, though this time it leaned a bit heavy on green peppers and lighter on the beef. Still tasty, just slightly unbalanced. The Egg Fried Rice complemented everything beautifully -- and best of all, it wasn't oily. And the Lamb & Zucchini Dumplings? Worth every minute of the wait. Handmade and packed with flavor -- another absolute winner. We can't wait to go back. This is the kind of place you proudly take out-of-town guests -- they'll be blown away and talking about it the rest of their trip. Northern China Eatery never disappoints.

This spot has been here forever, and if there's one thing you need to know about me is that I love…read morea good lunch special! I ended up order the sweet and sour chicken with white rice and veggie egg roll. My husband ordered the garlic eggplant with fried rice and hot/sour soup. Plus, we shared veggie fried noodles for long life because we stopped here for my birthday. Service was wonderful and we got our food fairly quick. They were really good at refilling our water and clearing the table free of trash. I really enjoyed the noodles as it had tons of veggies, but an overwhelming amount of bean sprouts. The sweet and sour chicken delivered as it was both sweet and sour and I had plenty of leftovers. I found the veggie spring roll quite oily though, but it did its job.

I didn't want to do this but I felt obligated to because my first review was glowing. A little more…read morethan a year ago and my friends and I were obsessed with this place. Amazing food, excellent service, and amazing food; it warranted repeating. I just moved back in to town and was excited to have my favorite Cantonese food in Atlanta but honestly, after our meal today, I don't know that I'll be back and I certainly won't be bringing any more of my friends. Service: Everyone was still really kind. But the food came out slowly for how dead they were. We were halfway there of our dishes when I mentioned to the waiter that two more dishes were missing. He spoke with the waiter who took our order and they said they were coming. A half hour later and the dishes still hadn't arrived. I asked again and they apologize profusely and said it would be out shortly. Unfortunately, that's where the niceties ended... Food: Overall, the food was really bad. The best thing about Cantonese food is how complex the flavors are and when there is a good chef, it is my favorite cuisine in the world. That is what BBQ Corner has been in the past...but not anymore. All of the dishes, especially dishes with sauce, were overly sweet and very one note. The eggplant with garlic came with a bright red sauce that had no garlic in it. When I mentioned to the waiter that it was the wrong sauce, she said "No, that is spicy garlic sauce." I have had that dish at this restaurant at least five times and more than 20 times elsewhere. It was the wrong sauce and the sauce wasn't good. She and another waiter spoke to the kitchen and later apologized. Assessment: I think ownership changed and they took their cooks with them. Instead of the lite, complex flavors of Cantonese food of which they were once masters, this meal felt like mediocre Chinese takeout. While the waitstaff is lovely and mistakes happen (I still tipped 30% because it was Christmas), the food just wasn't good enough to warrant a return trip. I'm sad because this place used to be my favorite...one summer a friend and I ate there three times in one week. But things have changed and definitely not for the better.

Food was amazing and came out so quickly. We paid for 2 hrs of street parking but got and finished…read moreall of our food within the first hour. Very flavorful, fresh, and just what I was looking for. We were seated almost immediately and our order was taken shortly after. Our first appetizer came out within 15 minutes and the entrees were not long behind. Enough food to share or take home as leftovers. It was nice to have more authentic Chinese flavors instead of more Americanized dishes. We tried different appetizers and the beef and cauliflower entrees and all of them were great. Would definitely come back again next time I come into Atlanta.

Second time stopping by this establishment. It was very busy on a Friday night, and we decided to…read moresit at the bar--bad idea. Service was slow, and I had to ask just to get a drink and place our order. The guy behind the bar spent the majority of his time handling to-go orders. The food, however, was just as I remembered--great tasting. Soup dumplings are always a must. The duck buns were the star of the show this time; I need those again! My boyfriend also loved the spicy noodles. I wouldn't mind going back, but I would definitely choose a table next time.