I was pleasantly surprised by the lunch here. This place is huge and so are the portions! My friend commented that it was the "Asian Pickle Barrel" because the menu was so extensive! It's actually much better than that. I had a green chili shrimp and it was very good. The calamari appetizer is better than good - the Asian 5 spice kicked it up a notch to excellent! Service was a little off - we didn't get our food in the traditional order - drinks, appetizers, entrees. In fact, the appetizers came last. It also took forever to get the bill - we asked at least 3 times. Still, despite the service, the food was really good, and there was more than enough. I'll likely return. read more

I agree with Christian P. I myself also noticed the quality of food is going downhill. They used to use sushi rice, now they just use those cheap long grain rice....very disappointing.. read more

Our waitress Amy has a huge attitude problem!!! She seems like she is in charge. but seriously girl? U don't even know the menu! We ask for her recommendation btw two dishes, she told us that she haven't try it she wouldn't know. As a real shanghainese, I have to say the skin of the soup dumpling(xiaolong Bao) is very good, but man too much MSG in the fillings!! And everything else we ordered had too much salt in it! Especially the steamed vegetable dumplings, they HAVE to be light and fresh so you can taste the freshness of the veggies wrapped inside. But there were just too much salt in it that gave me a headache after eating too!! horrible service and way too much salt in the food. Will never return again! read more

Again I have to say "wow". The food is the best. I am happy when I eat here. I am happy when I take out. Its a treasure in Yorkville. It has become the top of my list for comfort Asian Chinese Food. Actually, I would rather dine here than any other restaurant in Yorkville. This spot is cozy, unpretentious and a perfect spot for family or for date night. read more

Checked this place out after some Bloor errands/shopping. It's fairly new and usually empty-ish inside. Once inside, you'll be impressed by the simple and elegant decor. Really clean bathrooms (is that key in eating?! Well, you can tell a lot about a place about how well they maintain their WC's, lol.) Menu is on the sparse side so if you're looking for variety, this probably won't be the place to check out. But in terms of a decent Asian style dinner with friends, it's pretty good. Prices are fair, booze is decently priced and there are a few spots where you can seat a big group. read more

I bought a coupon for this place as I've never had the mandarin style soup dumplings. I went with a friend who has tried them so he could tell me what he thinks. We ordered some snow pea shoots with king mushrooms, pork ribs (can't remember the sauce), dan dan noodles in peanut sauce, shanghai? style rice cakes. I think that's it. Now the dumplings were smaller (my friend said ) than he's used to. However, he liked that the wrappers were thinner as well. So overall he thought they were very tasty. I thought that they were a bit shy in the filling as I was thinking i would be more in them but it was my first time. The ribs were okay. My friend like them. The snow peas shoot were fresh and nicely done. (cantonese style -garlic sauce) the dan dan noodles were tasty and spicy though I think a few shredded vegetables would had added to the dish. The stir fry rice cakes my friend thought were heavy. They are, I've had them as you can buy them in the korean grocery store (frozen section) and I've used them in soups, stir fries and yes they are heavy but I like them,. Service is decent. Atmosphere is very nice. They did a great job as it was cozy in there. I would go back if I'm in the neighbourhood. My friend lives nearby so he plans on going back when he wants chinese food. read more

The restaurant is right across from the Toronto Reference Library. I passed by many times but never went in. I went in on a Friday during lunch time and it was packed. Menu looks standard all your Chinese noodle house items. We had two orders of the Xiao long bao, the stir fried dumplings, the spicy beef tendons, the Shanghai rice cakes, and the soy bean soup. All of them were pretty good and make for a satisfying meal. Nothing off the charts or anything with the WOW factor but given the value, the taste and the location, it was decent. read more

Stopped in for lunch the other day and was impressed. Myself and 2 co-workers all enjoyed our selections from the business lunch menu (kung pao chicken, black bean beef, or szechuan shrimp) which comes along with a choice of rice or fried noodles. It came to just under $40 after tax before tip. Service was pretty good, food was totally enjoyable, and the interior/ambience was perfect for the business casual lunch vibe. It's officially now one of my favourite restaurants in the Yonge and Bloor area. read more

You know what? See my previous review but I think I was too harsh on them before. Their presentation is good, they are consistent and have good service. It's no Congee Queen but probably best Chinese in the area read more

Lee Chen Bistro - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Pretty good xiao long bao, a little bit leaky at the top. Stir fried sticky rice cake was good too, reminds me of home.

I was too lazy to go to Chinatown or Markham so I searched for a place that offered XLB in the Yorkville area and Lee Chen is pretty much the only one that popped up on yelp. Ordered some snacks: - XLB Not bad for xlb outside chinatown and markham - salt & pepper chicken Meh... It lacked flavour, I had to dip it in the garlic soy sauce - fried tofu with garlic soy sauce The tofu was crispy and hot, but it wasn't seasoned so the sauce helped It is nicely decorated with booths at the front and more group dining at the back. The service was fast and friendly. I would like to come back to try their main entrees. read more

Delicious xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and chong yao beng (green onion pancakes) as well as many of the mains (favourites are Thai green curry chicken spaghetti and Wuxi spare ribs). The restaurant is also very jook sing (Canadian-born Chinese) friendly as they don't judge us just because we are of Chinese descent and can't read the language (too well). There are many places - especially those who have that "other" menu (in Chinese only) who find us a bit...odd (because we're westerners, culturally speaking but aren't of European descent). One point of criticism: Many of the items list Shanghainese bok choy on the menu (e.g. Wuxi spare ribs), but are, in reality, served with gai lan. Shouldn't they therefore edit the menu to reflect the change? read more

Lee Chen Bistro - Wuxi spareribs at Lee Chen. Menu says it comes with Shanghainese bok choy, but the vegetable pictured here is gai lan. - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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When the store first open, i thought it was just like a regular western style Chinese food. However, after i try different things from the restaurant knew i was wrong. This place is surprisingly good in terms of the food quality and flavor. It is fresh and flavorful. If you want to try some traditional Chinese food with traditional flavor, you have to go there. The appetizer, cold platter and specialty are awesome! My favorite dishes are soup dumplings, dandan noodles, spicy beef tendon, braised bamboo shoots, fiery wonton, spicy beef soup noodles and its fried rice. The downside of this place is $$$. It is quite pricy compared to other Chinese/Asian restaurant. I guess mainly due to the location as well as the decoration. It is more like a high quality Asia food place. Also, their spicy food is really spicy, but it tastes very good. read more

TASTY FOOD! COMFORT AMBIANCE! GOOD LOCATION! quite delicious shanghai dim sum here! their soup dumplings are classic and local！xiao long boa! I am excited to find soup dumplings are not been "westernized"! Next time I'll try the CHINESE CRULLERS (Youtiao) & soy bean milk! BTW their Original green bubble tea are the best I have ever tried in Toronto! read more

I have been to this place many times, this is the first time I encounter a pain-in-the-ass waitress, she,aka Stephanie, said the reason we can't sit at where we want to sit is because that seat is not under my waiter's range yet there is a couple sitting right next to those seats and we are a couple too. My waiter is actually quite nice. Also I am pissed that the quantity is getting smaller and smaller. I will give higher rating only if I see improvements. 0 star for Stephanie 5 star for our waiter Kui 4 star for the food 9/3=3stars read more

Pleasantly surprised by the soup dumplings! The shell were thin and delicate, the filling had the right amount of soup and meat. Really enjoyed the dumplings! My friend and I also ordered from the lunch specials, ginger beef and general tsao chicken... Presentation was nice but not so practical to actually eat. These dishes weren't as tasty as the dumplings. I would come back and only have the soup dumplings!! read more

I bought voucher for this deal because I am a fan of authentic dumpling house, and had the chance to come dine with my gf. When entered, my gf and I def liked the appearance and decor of this place. It reminds us of old chinese movies when ppl having tea and such. We were greeted by a friendly server who was very helpful in recommendation and we started off by ordering a Pina Colada drink and a bubble milk tea (without bubbles). Both drinks were good. Since we have $20 for $40 value of voucher, we splurged a bit on items to enjoy. We got 2 orders of 'Xiao Long Bao' which is soup filled dumplings. This is just as good as 'Dumpling King', although the skin is not as thin as 'Ding Tai Fung' back when it was a hit, nevertheless, it is still yummy. 2nd dish was the pan fried shrimp dumplings. (6pcs) good size dumpling. Perfect crispy skin and good filler inside with a bit of soup in it as well. 3rd dish was the Szechuan Shrimp with garlic. Tiger size shrimp with about 12+pieces and it tasted fresh and delicious. 4th dish was the best dish of the night and the BEST braised meatballs we have eaten at a restaurant PERIOD! Its a juicy pork meatballs braised in clear broth served with bok choy. The meatball had sweet flavour and was super uber tender on the inside. On to desserts: Fried banana top with chocolate syrup and peanut. This was a really well done fried banana. Also had their rice ball with peanuts that had black sesame on the inside. Its really chewy and soft. In the end we went over the bill of our voucher and spent an extra $40+ but it was really good. Next time we are gonna try their other signature dish like their Crystal Pork Stew and their twice cooked pork. Service was impeccable and delightful Food was really good all the way Price is reasonable Location is a bit hidden and just needs great exposure. I will come dine here even without vouchers! read more

Nice atmosphere, spacious and clean washrooms. Good tea. Service is polite but very slow at times. The food is quite below average. Appetizers: Almond fish - thin pieces of fish battered with almond flakes, pretty good, it was the best dish out of all of them. Fiery Wontons - very small wontons with little filling, the sauce wasn't spicy at all. By small, I mean very small, about 1/3 the size of wontons you could get at any restaurant in Chinatown. Main Dishes: Kung Pao Chicken - sauce was too salty. Very little chicken pieces! Mostly veggies and onions. For $13 it wouldn't have hurt to put in a bit more meat in the dish. Chow Mein - meh. Greasy. Nothing stands out about it. Also a small portion for the price you pay for. Overall, average tastes, small portions, and high prices but this is in the Yorkville area so that's probably why. Probably wouldn't come here again. Spent over $40 and my boyfriend and I were still quite hungry afterwards! read more

I was incredibly pleased! I ordered with UberEats, the packaging was fabulous and more than that was anticipated. The food was hot and went above and beyond. I had the pork belly bao, with the fabulous spicy sauce (which is optional). That was experience in itself. The pork was cooked to perfection, I am a HUGE fan of baos and these are legit. Along with my pork belly, I also had soup dumplings for the first time. They were incredible the description said it was like having a miniature soup in a few bites and they delivered. The pleats are perfectly made and surprisingly they were not where near soggy on the outside despite having a glorious broth inside. However, the wow factor was the vinaigrette that was paired with them - it truly heightened the flavor of the pork. Would highly recommend, and I am very excited to taste the rest of the menu. read more

More like a three-and-half-stars place for me. A neat place to enjoy Chinese food downtown without having to head to Chinatown. The restaurant is clean, and the decor is modern. The ambiance of the dinning room is comfortable and unhurried, which makes the establishment a relatively rare-find among Asian restaurants. While some may appreciate the Chinese-language pop music from the 80s and early 90s playing in the background, I find it distracting and increasingly irritating over the course of the dinner. The waitstaff are generally quite friendly. Food sometimes is on the blend side, although there's nothing that a bit of soy sauce can't cure. By the same token, their traditional Chinese desert is not overly sweet, which actually makes it quite delicious. read more

Overall poor experience. I gave this bistro a try this week and not likely to go back. I found it interesting that you get to order on an iPad and thought that would make the ordering more quick and efficient. No, you have to order on the iPad, and then wait for you server to come and review the order with you , approve it, and then send it to the kitchen. There is no time savings or efficiency improvement here at all. I ordered the Shanghai Noodles which were quite flavorless. I ordered a cup of tea and the server placed a single tea bag in the pitcher and sent it to the table. I requested another and the second time I was sent a tea bag and a pitcher of warm water. The staff were quick when needed but do not all speak english and frequently needed to consult other to understand requests. For a great city with many Asian flavors, I'm glad that Toronto has lots of other Asian Bistro's to try. read more

Friend recommended and we decided to give it a shot. Xiaolongbao were delicious, but that day all dishes came in an over-salted way which my friend found very unusual. Other than the salty issue, everything was great. read more

Went here Jan 1 and ordered the following: - fiery wontons - xiao long bao - hot and sour noodle soup - Kung pao chicken Fiery wontons weren't as good as they normally are. Looked like they had been sitting out for a while. Xiao long baos were fresh, hot and delicious as usual. Not as good as ding tai fungs but a great showing nonetheless Hot and sour soup with noodles was good. Oddly came with rice noodles, was expecting egg noodles. Kung pao (something we never order) was surprisingly the stand out of the meal . SO GOOD - nothing fried just deliciousness! So great to have a delicious dumpling place in yorkville! read more

Decor is nicer than most of Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, the soup steamed bun is tasty. read more

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My family and I went to Lee Chen for lunch today and it was not the most satisfactory experience I've had at an Asian restaurant. Customer service was fair - not bad, also not stellar. In hindsight, we should have taken the almost empty restaurant as a sign, as well as the fact that it was called an "Asian Bistro" cause we all know that usually never works. The dumplings were average (not sure if they were handmade or not). But my main course, the wonton noodle soup, was terribly bland. The wontons in it were yummy, but the broth was pretty much unseasoned. Definitely turned me off. We also got two different kinds of wok noodle dishes to share, one of them being the shrimp chow mein which I also didn't enjoy. The rest of my family got their Business Lunch plates, and although some of it were good, the fried spring roll that came with the plates were grainy and most likely frozen. Price-wise, I think it was a few dollars more expensive than a standard (read: better!) Chinese restaurant that you'd find in San Francisco. TL;DR: If you've had excellent and authentic Chinese food before, leave your expectations out the door cause this place isn't going to live up to them. Sorry! read more

The spicy beef noodle is mediocre at best and it's way too expensive. It cost $15.50 for a bowl!!! They put so less noodles and so much soup. This is just another example of Charidise that just opened not long ago.A nice looking place but so overpriced. read more

For Chinese Food, their food selection is on the simpler side but the restaurant is clean, spacious and good for a larger group. Food was pretty good. Considering it's on yonge-bloor, good enough for me read more

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Ate here during lunchtime last week and my friend and I absolutely loved it. Great flavours, fresh and authentic feel. We ordered the green thai curry (excellent) beef and broccoli which was also very good and the pad thai, delish! I also loved the presentation and great service. Would definitely recommend. read more

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This place has a really nice staff, the food is freshly made by their own chefs, and the decor and ambience is great. I went there with some Asian friends and they said that it is not just delicious, but very authentic. Will go there many more times. read more

Solid Taiwanese food in downtown Toronto and you won't find another Chinese restaurant in the city that is clean, has efficient service and good food. We ordered the crystal pork belly, soup dumplings, fried dumplings, fried rice, hot and sour noodle soup and beef noodle soup. The soup dumplings could have been better (I like Asian Legend's more) but everything else was delicious. Definitely coming back. read more

Most of what we ordered (soup dumplings, hot and sour soup, and black pepper beef with fried noodles) was like any other cheap and cheerful greasy Chinese food. I would much rather go around the corner to Dynasty. read more

Not really sure who this is even targeted at. My Asian friends all thought it tasted bad and I thought it tasted even worse. At least the vibe/décor is tolerable. read more

The food was amazing and got to our table in less than 15 minutes. servers were very nice. Everything we had was great but the shrimp curry was out of this world delicious will definitely go back next time I'm in yorkville. read more

Came here for work lunch. Place is huge!! I didn't even notice this place before. The lunch menu has a lot of options so I was happy. Couldn't decide on the Ma Po tofu or sweet and sour pork. Ended up getting the eggplant and spicy pork rice instead. They have a little dim sum steamer where they display the rice in which was pretty unique. Most of the lunch specials comes with 1 spring roll and some broccoli on the side. What was cool is that the rice and the main dish is separated and the main dish is stored in a nest made of deep fried wonton skin. Food was decent but it took a while to get our food as I expected it to be faster as other Chinese places in the GTA. We ended up having lunch for 2 hrs read more

Have been coming here quite often these days. Food is delicious and well prepared...there have been a couple of issues with service but it is good most of the time...and they have the dim sum menu which is also great if you're dining alone and don't want huge plates. The noise level can be quite loud at times especially in the back of the restaurant. Some of my fav dishes are the pork dumplings, salt and pepper chicken and fried tofu...the spicy dishes have a great kick. The misses are the noodle dishes...usually quite bland...by they make up for it with their desserts...very tasty. My go to place when in the area. read more

Lee Chen is one of the most underrated restaurants in Toronto. It's really good, the decor is great and it's food is delicious. It's fun, cheap and really awesome. Despite some flaws, Lee Chen is great. read more

I ordered the delivery and it was awesome!!!! It tastes better than some other Chinese restaurants feels like home omg.

I just ordered food from here online and I tried the general Tao's, chow mein, beef spring rolls and wonton soup. The general Tao's was a bit saucy and not tasty as I thought it would be. The chow mein is a bit salty for my liking and considering the price it's definitely not worth it. It taste like those noodles you get from Manchu Wok/Asian fast food chains you find in a shopping mall. The spring rolls are like seasoned taco meat in a fried roll. The wonton soup was ok. I doubt I would ever order here again and since I always check reviews of restaurants, I just wanted you guys to know. read more

Went here on a Saturday night because of the yelp reviews and was not disappointed. Had the spicy beef soup and fried dumplings and shared some other appetizers. We will definitely return when in the Yonge/Bloor area. read more

Quite disappointing I have to say! Saw the commercial on tv n thought that there's a nice Chinese resto downtown. Service was really quite bad. No drinks or water was offered until we've sat down for at least 10 min. (the place wasn't even half full) And of course we have to ask for the water. Food was also a disappointment. We ordered steam dumplings and there was hardly any juice inside. Hot and sour soup was served cold. And on top of that we have waited over half an hour for our last dish (obviously it's because they forgot to punch it in...)disappointment is all that I can say. There will be no next time. read more