Nice ambiance, great lighting and good for families They…read morewere very understanding with my niece (10 months) and had a high chair for her The food was very very good! We got the steamed lobster with garlic and added vermicelli noodles, geoduck and opted for the head to be fried, and eggplant and green beans. Geoduck -5/5 one of the best versions I have had Lobster -5/5 love it but slightly too much garlic for me Eggplant and green beans-5/5 perfectly cooked and liked the mix of bell peppers with it Good service and loved the little things- presentation of the tea, with a warmer, napkins and wet wipes. Even the water tasted nice and fresh!

Reservation Only restaurant…read more Unable to accommodate walk ins for a party of 4 on a Sunday at noon. I recommend calling before heading there if you do not have a reservation.

Came here with my family on March 14th. Congee came noticeably runny than thick consistency. It…read morewasn't like this before. Eggplant with shrimp was good, but the sauce tasted quite bland. Chive dumplings were big as usual. Chicken feet were good. Steamed ricerolls with fish paste (#28 $9.60) was alright. It wasn't our favourite from the menu. Not sure if the chef has changed, but food could have been better.

The restaurant was packed. We had a 5:30 reservation and it was completely full. There were a lot…read moreof takeout orders, and by the time we left there was lots of people waiting outside. We went to eat the king crab, and it was such a good deal. The $538 menu included a soup, steam crab, spicy crab, fish, chicken, fried rice, and a dessert. Service was impeccable! They were quick to refill tea, change out our plates, empty things, and bring us beers. So efficient!!

First time here. Came to try the Dumplings and the Beef Noodle…read more The Dumplings were pretty good but not as impressive as my Chinese neighbour makes them but thats my bias. The Beef Noodle soup was ok but not as flavourful as Red Beef for example. It lacked a bit of kick. The meat was a little too soft for my taste but its very personal. I did see some other very interesting dishes so I will be back to try those and give a better verdict. Service was good and its a very big place despite what it looks like on the outside.

One of my favorite restaurants in Vancouver!…read more This was my second visit after 2 years and it's just as good as I remember. There wasn't a wait on a Sunday evening and food came out at a moderate pace. We ordered the pork xlb, pork chop fried rice, garlic cucumbers, beef pancake roll, and black bean beef. Pork xlb: plump and tasty Pork chop fried rice: very dry and off-putting taste. This was my least favorite of the 5 dishes Garlic cucumbers: refreshing and good flavor Beef pancake roll: the sauce complements the overall flavor Black bean beef: very good

Absolute BEST dim sum I've had yet. Made to order, the food was hot, juicy, and tasted just right…read more Not greasy or oily, just pure juiciness. We tried to go to other places around town for dim sum but others were too busy or only took reservations. I'm so glad we ended up here. Portions are huge so be careful when ordering! We ordered a lot and ended up having plenty to take home after. 12/10 recommend this place for delicious dim sum!

Overall: 3.5/5 This was a last-minute family dinner, and…read morewith such a large group, Royal Palace had the seating capacity to comfortably host us. With about 9-10 people per table, we were treated to what felt like at least ten courses. There wasn't much time for photos, as conversation and catching up naturally took precedence. The standouts were the seafood fried rice and the green onion lobster and crab stir-fry -- rich, comforting, and generously flavoured, the kind of dishes that quietly anchor a long meal. It was a busy holiday weekend, and the restaurant was packed. Our original 7:00 p.m. reservation was delayed until 8:00 p.m., leaving many of us waiting outside in the cold. Once seated, the pacing felt off, with dishes arriving out of sequence, which gave the meal an oddly disjointed rhythm. A small apology or update from the staff would have been welcome, but none came. Overall, the food was very tasty, and I would consider returning -- particularly to explore more of their seafood offerings.

Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant is located at 3888 Main Street, Vancouver, BC…read more Ambiance:Happy Chinese New Year to everyone who are enjoying the good food from Sun Shu Wah restaurant

I've been here a few times throughout my life, and this visit was on New Year's Day, coming for dim…read moresum with friends as my first meal of the year. We made reservations, so seating itself wasn't an issue. The food is good overall, and the dim sum dishes we did receive were flavorful and satisfying, with solid portions. Unfortunately, service was a mess that day. Some of our order was forgotten, and we waited around 45 minutes while being told multiple times that the food was coming. It later became clear that our dishes had been served to the wrong table, and this wasn't communicated to us at the time. Service can be hit or miss, especially during busy times. The food itself is good, but better communication and consistency would really improve the experience.

So mum wanted to show her appreciation for being her chauffeur taking her around to the doctors…read more She took me out for dimsum and with it being in Richmond there is a plethora of choices. She wanted to go to Kirin. Plenty of parking in the mall. Hostess greeted and seated us promptly. Restaurant was busy but not crazy. This was at 10am on a Thursday. Waiters were attentive. Usual table service was in place. Took our order and food came out at acceptable pace. When we were done, they politely boxed up the leftovers and we paid our bill. So service was on point. The food we ordered came out hot. The staples that I order to test was hargow, suimai and pai gwut(spareribs). All 3 dishes in general were good.....the hargow could have used an extra minute or 2 in the steamer. The suimai was very good. I tasted every ingredient in this dish. Usually it is just a complete mix and you can't discern the different flavors. They tried something different with the cheongfun by adding pieces of Chinese donut to the roll. I personally think it didn't add much to the dish, taste or texture wise. I did like the pea shoots with shrimp. I think it is a good combo. All in all a good dimsum. I also noticed they did not charge us a tea service. The cost of the food is comparable with other restaurants at this level. Yes come on a date or impress business clients/boss or family celebrations.

I have many Chinese friends in Vancouver, and my last visit to Kirin Richmond was in July 2024…read more This time, it was my birthday, and my friends insisted on treating me to Kirin Richmond once again. On a typical Sunday evening, the restaurant is usually fully occupied, but my friend had thoughtfully made a reservation a week in advance, so our table for five was ready upon arrival. As always, the restaurant was clean and well maintained, with good airflow thanks to the wide-open front entrance facing the parkade. The front desk receptionist greeted us cordially, and we were escorted to a cozy table in a comfortable location -- not too close to the washrooms, which I appreciated. Our meal began with the Kirin Special Assorted Cold Appetizer, followed by Crab Meat, Dried Scallops, and Fish Maw Soup. The soup arrived piping hot and was delicious, with a generous portion that could easily have served eight people. We also enjoyed Pea Tips Braised with Bean Curd and Assorted Mushrooms in Consommé, Marinated Free-Range Crispy Skin Chicken, Fillet of Cod Sautéed with Seasonal Vegetables, and Live Crab in Consommé with Ginger and Green Onion, served with E-fu Noodles. Overall, the quality and taste of every entrée were excellent. Service was top-notch -- tea and hot water were refilled constantly, bones and used plates were replaced promptly, and the servers were friendly and engaging throughout the evening. My friend and his family have apparently been regulars at this location for over two decades, which likely contributed to the exceptional attentiveness we received. However, one aspect of the experience genuinely disturbed me. All servers, including the captains, continued to wear masks at all times. While this practice was understandable two years ago, now -- five years after the onset of the pandemic, with COVID-19 managed similarly to other seasonal respiratory illnesses -- the continued universal masking in a fine-dining environment feels unnecessary and detracts from the overall guest experience. Fine dining, in my view as an avid foodie, is built on human connection, hospitality, and personal interaction. Masks create a more impersonal, almost clinical atmosphere. In a well-ventilated space like this, the environmental risk does not seem to justify the visual and social trade-off. Rather than providing reassurance, the persistent masking may unintentionally signal that the environment is unsafe or that management is out of step with current provincial health guidelines, where masking is now a personal choice rather than a mandate. Final verdict: Food & Service: 5/5 Ambience: 2/5 Overall: 3/5 -- as the current aesthetic feels more like a relic of 2020 than a leader in 2026 hospitality.

Seemed like a must try Chinatown classic when I was researching Vancouver spots. I thought it was…read morecool that they have typical bakery items but also dim sum that I'd be down to come back and try Apple tart: 3/5 the apple filling was just ok and the outside was a little hard from being left outside Pork asado siopao: 4/5 this was super good and warm but I would've preferred if there was a little more meat inside. Super yummy though so would def recommend trying

New Town Bakery is one of those Chinatown staples that feels like a rite of passage in Vancouver…read more We headed there for breakfast, excited for pastries and a classic bakery experience, and decided to dine in. Once we sat down and were handed the full menu, though, I had a brief moment of panic. The menu is huuuge and varied, plus none of the items I had mentally planned on ordering were on there. We pivoted and ordered pork siu mai, congee, look fun noodles, and a few steamed buns (they're especially known for those). The congee, noodles, and siu mai were all fine--very standard, not particularly memorable. In fairness, they weren't what I came for in the first place, so that probably shaped my expectations. The real standouts were the pork asado siopao and the chicken deluxe (bola bola). Both have Filipino roots, and the siopao especially brought a comforting sense of familiarity--soft, fluffy, and filled with that sweet-savory pork that felt like home. Those alone made the visit worthwhile. They actually have quite a few other Filipino influenced items like hopia and puto which was surprising. Ironically, it was only after we left that I noticed the sign on the window highlighting their most popular items--exactly what first-timers should probably stick to. I had ordered a few pastries to go with the intention of trying them later... and then completely forgot about them, which I'm still a little sad about. Overall, it was a good visit with a clear lesson learned: go in with a game plan and order the hits. It's a beloved Vancouver institution for a reason, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by--just know it's cash only and do a little pre-order research so you can make the most of it. I'd give it more like a 3.5 vs a 4 star, but I'm already planning a redo focused purely on the classics.

Good prices for decent bao! I won't say it's the best dim sum I've ever had but everything was…read morepretty tasty and the price for the takeout items is quite good. Service was nice for this style of restaurant.

For the price it isn't bad But if you are expecting gourmet…read moredine in dim sum taste you won't get it here but you can carb up and get filled for $15-20 Also spring rolls are so oily, literally oil dripped out of the bag Go early as the also sell out quickly

Food was top notch, was too tasty that it was eaten before pictures could be taken. Service was on…read morepoint with waiters changing plates and filling up your wine automatically. Food came out at a good pace we had a nice sectioned off area for a birthday. Restaurant was very busy. If you park in the lot register your car when you come in the door on the left hand side

Food - super average Cantonese food, overall flavor also on the sweet side. Got the braised beef…read moreshank they recommended (I would not get that again). Duck was kind of dry. They recommended the fried rice as well super average fried rice not worth the price or experience. Out of the dishes I ordered enjoyed the shrimp vermicelli and the tofu the most Service - normal Ambiance - Chinese restaurant vibes

以高級餐廳來說食物品質已經不太行了。不過最讓人失望的是服務態度非常差。當天用餐人不多，但上菜速度卻非常慢，點了四道菜，結果兩道菜先上了，後面兩道等了45分鐘都沒上，想加點白飯和要水也等了很久才有人處理…read more整個過程都感覺被怠慢。 不知道是不是因為我們沒有點高價海鮮或其他高單價餐點，服務人員的態度顯得相當冷淡，讓人用餐體驗大打折扣。以這樣的價位來說，這樣的服務品質實在無法接受。整體感受非常差，不會再訪，也不推薦。 As a high end restaurant, the food quality was below average. However, what truly disappointed me was the poor service. Even though the restaurant was not busy, the dishes were served very slowly. The first 2 dishes came out fast, but the later 2 dishes came out after 45 min. When we asked for additional rice and water, we had to wait an unusually long time. Throughout the meal, we felt neglected. It was hard not to feel that the level of service was noticeably indifferent, possibly because we did not order any high-priced seafood or premium dishes. For a restaurant at this price point, the service was simply unacceptable. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. I would not return and would not recommend it.

Came here for a Chinese wedding reception and the whole place was reserved for us…read more The food was a set menu and everything on it was yummy and well prepared. I like the way they portioned it and served each of us. They did not skimp out on the ingredients, such as if they say whole abalone, it really is. They definitely served the best seafood. The dessert also was amazing with the brown sugar cake and tapioca pudding. The only reason 1 star was missing was that parking was not that easy and service was mostly good. At times, some staff were not was attentive such as: they took the chopsticks away, but you still needed them. Still, Kirin is solid for it's dim sum and seafood!