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    Loma House Vegetarian Express

    4.5 (73 reviews)
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    Jonny M.

    Pure vegetarian places are a hard thing to find in meat centric Alberta. Loma House is one in town that caters to the vegetarian crowd. Located in the same plaza as The Burger Joint, Loma is waaaaaaaaaay south side. We came on a Friday evening and even though it was only 7pm, people were already wrapping up their (early) dinners. I guess south siders like to dine early? The menu is long, in typical Asian fashion. Interesting that they serve dim sum here but I would be pretty skeptical about ordering anything from that part of the menu. - Great burdock ($4.00) - the tea had a woody, earthy aroma. Excellent and went very nicely with our meal. - Party platter ($22.00) - veggie spring rolls, veggie shrimp rolls, satay kebabs and roti. I never find these platters to be of good value - they always seem to be overpriced. - Spicy eggplant ($13.00) - eggplant is my fav. I wouldn't really call these spicy; it was quite mild. Passable. - Shanghai noodles ($11.00) - again, this dish was decent but missing wok hei. The noodles didn't have any spring or bite to them. - Spicy tofu clay pot ($14.00) - served with purple rice. This was easily the best dish of the night. Glass noodles were on point with nice chunks of tofu. The sauce was great, it reminded me of this Chinese mushroom sauce my grandma used to make. Nothing wrong with Loma but if I'm going to eat at a strictly vegetarian place, I'm not driving out of my way to come here. If you're in the area or live deep south, then it's fine. Otherwise, Veggie Garden is a clear winner in my books.

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    Reannin S.

    ALL the Vegan Asian food we had a bento box, dim sum, calamari and deep fried wontons. Talk about walking out with food babies The menu is HUGE everything we had was scrumptious as heck seriously my mind is blown this place is a hidden gem. Will definitely be back.

    Amabel D.

    I really enjoyed my lunch here! The food was great. The parking lot here gets a bit busy at all times of the day due to the different businesses but thankfully we were able to get a spot! We got the Roti which came with a vegan curry dipping sauce. It was so delicious. Then we got the teriyaki "chicken" and the curry "chicken" with rice and we shared both dishes. They were both really great. We were worried that we ordered too much food but we actually finished it all because it was so good! Also tried the black tea which came in a nice teapot and had a bit of a sweet taste to it. The only thing that takes away a star is that the service was sloooooooooow. Like really slow. I think we were there for two hours or something. Usually I find that servers come out and take your drink order and then they bring you the drink and then take the food order. But our server didn't take any orders until we were ready to order food. So we didn't have drinks for the first half hour of being there... not even water! Maybe that can be something you work on! I would definitely come back to this place and plan on coming often! Delicious food!

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    Caroline M.

    We noticed this place while visiting another business in the Square on 23rd commercial area. Always eager to support local plant based restaurants we decided to go in for a nibble and check out the options. Loma house has been in Edmonton for 10 years and serves Chinese dishes, replacing animal products with plant alternatives. You'll find many of the Chinese dishes you love on the menu. They have gone to great lengths to showcase their menu on the website and in house. There are visual flip cards on each table that beautifully show some of the popular dishes they have. I was attracted to the store front. Lush green with cursive writing advertised Bubble Tea, Flowering Tea and Vegan dishes. Upon entering I felt happy and calm at the sight of a large white orchid on a dark four drawer dresser. The walls were painted the same green as out front with ornate white woodwork at the top. Everything was bright and airy while the black floor tiles looked clean and shiny. You can see the kitchen from the cash register and it's spotless. To the left was a freezer displaying dishes you could purchase and take home. Each table had real potted plants with small plants such as aloe, rubber and little trees. It was obvious the staff take pride in keeping this place very clean. It's a humble restaurant with 11 tables to serve it's guests. We took a seat and the server came out with menus. He was polite and soft spoken. He grabbed us a high chair and left us to look over the menu. I was hoping to try the flowering tea and the ramen soup. However, the sun was shining in and created a very warm greenhouse effect making it too hot to order soup and tea. I will try it next time. We ordered the Lettuce Wraps, Edamame, Curry Fried Rice with Soy Nuggets, Chocolate Pudding, Fried Banana Rolls and Chocolate Almond Milk. The lettuce wraps are a great spring and summer appetizer. Crisp romaine leafs filled with warm peppers and soy meat seasoned with a sweet and sour sauce. I really enjoyed them as flavourful, light and great start to a meal. The curry fried rice was excellent. A large portion of crispy soy nuggets on a bed of mild curry rice. The fried banana rolls were displayed artfully on a plate with blueberries, strawberries and a smear of chocolate. The roll was like a spring roll with banana instead of vegetables. Delicate and crispy with a sweet warm banana inside, once you put a little chocolate on it you will love this dessert. The chocolate pudding was creamy and the perfect amount of sweet, topped with two raspberries. We all really enjoyed our meal, sharing and commenting on all of it. The food is filling without being overly heavy. We will order from here again and may pop in when we're in the area.

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    Chau H.

    I love vegetarian food, this awesome nice family owned restaurant is a gem. I've been going to this restaurant for almost 4 years now and it never fails. Food is always made fresh, hot and good! You won't find flavors to be bland. The restaurant is always nice and clean, the wife cooks in the back and the husband attends to customers and serves at the front. I orderded udon noodle soup, it tastes amazing. The owner mentions it is the #1 rated noodle soup and is most popular and it sure is yummy. Presentation is so very cute, served on a bowl like pot and underneath has a heating spot tray. Totally recommend it if its nasty outside and you want something soothing but not heavy. There are a few new items on the menu which I havent tried but to be for sure soon!

    Chicken drumsticks... so cute and so good
    Lorraine A.

    I've been wanting to try this place for over a year now and I'm glad I finally got my sister to come out with me. We came in on a Friday evening and I'm so glad I was able to find a great parking spot right in front of the restaurant, Sweet! For a former Vegetarian I'd say it's difficult to find a variety of restaurants that fits the craving for an adventurous night out in Edmonton. Vancouver yes but Edmonton... hmm... There are a variety of choices on the menu that sound and look tasty. We started with the Soy Drumsticks, Roti Canai, and a pot of Osmanthus Fragrans Flowers. We were quite hungry we also got a Bento box each. I had the Spicy Beef and my sister had the Imperial (Kung Pao) Chicken, both came with Iced Lemon Jasmine Green Tea. The drinks came out first, the tea had to steep for a bit longer so we drank up our Iced Lemon Jasmine Green Tea which was unbelievably good. The Soy Drumsticks and Roti Canai came out, the drumsticks were so cute and tasty, the Roti was yummy but I found just a tad on the greasy side. When our Bento box came out i was getting a bit full but I was still able to enjoy that Bento. My beef had a beef jerky but softer texture and the marinade was sweet but not over bearing (I liked it). I barely hit the rice before I got too full. I forgot how quickly i get full when I have a vegan meal lol. For a great Vegetarian Restaurant I would definitely come back here. Not only is the food great but the atmosphere is wonderful. The people running the place are very friendly, accommodating, and inviting. Highly recommend checking this place out.

    Mariana J.

    The fam and I loved it (hubby, daughter and myself are vegans) but also went with a non-vegan and loved it too. Service was fast and awesome. The seitan is the best we ever had. Is a small place but very cozy! We spend around $20 a person ( desserts included) we all left pretty full. We will come back for sure!

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    Ron S.

    We had the soup of the day, the vegetable curry with Tofu & rice, and the potstickers w/salad. The soup was very good ... Clear broth with 4 or 5 pieces of bok choi, corn, cauliflower, etc. The veg curry w/tofu was mild but very tasty. However the serving could have been 25% or so larger. The potstickers were tasty but a bit chewy. There could have been more filling and a thinner shell. But still good. We would have given 5 stars but they forgot to offer us water.

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    Shannon S.

    Went to Loma House early on a Saturday evening and were seated right away. The ambience was nice and quaint. We chose the Bao Buns, satay skewers and shrimp rolls as appetizers. All were good but he Bao really stood out and was so flavourful. For entrees we ordered one sizzling plate with ocean fillet, kung pao chicken and mango chicken. The kung pao was the best of the three, but all were delicious. My only suggestion would be to play some quiet music as a restaurant with no music can put me off. Overall clean, wonderful food and good service. Good for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

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    Fantastic food. Great owners. Taste is consistent and great every time. I love this place!

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    Small place with a few tables. LOTS of options for vegan food. We ordered the dumpling platter and the chicken kung Pao. Would come back

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    The pies are excellent but the prices are well above reasonable, even for the plaza hotel in nyc.

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    I love coming here for ramen! The herbal teas are also really nice. And the little fried mushrooms are tasty too.

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    Beijing Beijing

    Beijing Beijing

    3.4(91 reviews)
    2.8 km
    $$

    I went there after years. My friends suggested this restaurant for Dim Sum. We went there as early…read moreas they opened. The customer service was great and the place was big and nicely decorated. The food was fantastic and as amenities matter of fact, the best dim sum in Edmonton. We loved and enjoyed every single item that we ordered. The experience was fantastic and we will definitely go back there again. I highly recommend this restaurant!

    Unfortunately, I can NOT give this establishment zero star…read more I went to place for dinner with my fam. I always dislike this resto for years. My fam loves this place. I have NO ideal why. We ordered salt and pepper crab. The server advise that the market price for crab was $48per/lbs. The server brought the 2.5lb crab live to show us. When the crab was brought out looked and said ain't NOWAY this crab is 2lbs. Maybe a little over 1lb. I asked to speak to the server or the manager in duty. I took the pic of coarse. Server said that the kitchen may have took the wrong crab . She would adjust the price afterward. When the bill arrived NO adjustment was made. When the bill arrived they never mention the adjustment, charged $97 for crab. We asked to speak to the manager, after more than 5mins and us paying the bill. The manager arrive, he was sorry that the bill wasn't adjusted. We accepted his apologies. I expressed my opinion of his establishment. I told him that it bad practice to do bait and switch of the crab. Overall its bad business to do this to customers first timer or regulars I'm for sure NEVER ever gonna dine at the establishment.

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    Shanghai 456

    Shanghai 456

    3.9(74 reviews)
    14.7 km
    $$

    Edmonton isn't necessarily known as a hot spot for the best Chinese food in the country (it's no…read moreRichmond, BC or Scarborough, ON) but this cuisine is certainly on its way up. With renewed appreciation for the city's Chinatown and innovators like Fu's on the scene, people are taking notice in a delicious way. My stomach is very pleased to be a part of this renaissance and reframing of Asian fare in Edmonton. I bet you didn't know that we have soup dumplings in town - and I mean really good ones. Named Favourite Dish on the Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 and 2024 lists, this was a dish that I absolutely needed to try. Visiting on a dark and cold Saturday evening, we made the trek out to Dominion Industrial, unsurprisingly not a part of the city that I often frequent. By now you know that I am always happy to venture around for food! The outside of the restaurant is very unassuming and you might even miss it if you don't know what you're looking for. Keep an eye out for the red awning and you'll know that you've found the right place. There's parking around the side and back of the building. Entering through the door and walking into the space, I was immediately struck by a wave of tantalizing hot and sour aromas. A friendly staff member guided us to a table in the decently-sized dining room and I began to take everything in. The room is somewhat modest but maybe a little futuristic with chrome-topped tables and matching chairs. Huge round tables are outfitted with big rotating trays in the center, waiting to accommodate large groups. I liked that each place setting was ready with a bowl, soup spoon, teacup, and chop sticks. A picture of the Shanghai city skyline decorates the wall. Circling back to the staff, we were served by two different women during our visit and both were absolutely lovely. Incredibly warm, friendly, attentive, and helpful. The menu is quite extensive and they were happy to answer all of our questions and made useful recommendations. They really elevated our visit! Upon sitting down we were delivered the customary pot of jasmine green tea - very welcome due to the frigid temperature outside. The warm sips were an ideal way to defrost while creating a plan for our feast. Shanghai 456 is known for their soup dumplings but they serve a whole lot more. The menu is really big and it took a little while for us to decide all of the different dishes that we wanted to try. We got there eventually but not without some effort! Once the order was placed the various plates began to arrive in no particular order. The feast had begun! We thought that a noodle dish would be a good "base" for the meal. I liked the sound of the Shanghai style smoked fish noodle but was informed that it was served as a soup. Soup is harder to share among a group so instead we went with the Shanghai Noodle Sautéed with Pork and Vegetables ($16.95). The ample portion of wok-fried noodles was served hot and delicious. Each tender and thick noodle was bathed in a tasty and savoury sauce. The cabbage within the dish added a nice fresh crunch and the thin strips of pork helped to round out the plate. These noodles were easy to eat and very satisfying. After that, we leaned into the Shanghai Dim Sum part of the menu hard - all remaining dishes came from this part of the menu, arguably what the restaurant is most known for. So much to choose from and so many plates that caught my eye! Next to arrive was the Sticky Rice Roll with Chinese Long Donut and Dried Pork Floss ($7.95). I was too intrigued by the idea of this dish to not try it. It arrived looking kind of like a sushi roll but that was the beginning and the end of the similarity. I'm a huge fan of Chinese long donuts (you can get the best ones in Edmonton at Shan Shan Bakery in Chinatown) so I was really curious to find out how this would work within a rice roll. Turns out, it works really well! A wonderful combination of sweet and savoury combined with some really interesting textural elements from the sticky rice to the crispy donut to the dry shards of pork. I've never tried anything like this before and it was fun to eat! Then it was time for the traditional Chinese broth-filled dumplings! Otherwise known as xiao long bao (or XLB if you're extra cool). "Xiao long" refers to the bamboo steaming basket which they are prepared in, while "bao" means bun and refers to the dumpling itself. They can be made with all sorts of different fillings on the inside. There is also a specific way for them to be eaten - you don't just start tossing them into your mouth (although I'm sure that no one would be mad if you did). The little ritual involved in eating the bao adds to the special experience. You are meant to lift the dumpling from its top with chopsticks and place it into your spoon. Then you poke a hole into the bottom of the bao to release the hot broth. There is soup inside of each dumpling! First you drink the hot broth out of the spoon and then you enjoy the rest o

    Shanghai 456 is the only restaurant in Edmonton that offers decent quality dishes from the Shanghai…read morearea, so I'd give them 8.5/10. Items that are worth trying are: - Xiao Long Bao (Steamed Mini Pork Soup Bun): Probably the best in Edmonton. They also offer one with crab meat. - House Special Hotpot: A mix of goodies including fish balls, salty pork belly, vegetables, and noodles. One pot is enough for two people to share

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    Emperor's Palace

    Emperor's Palace

    2.7(51 reviews)
    11.0 km
    $$

    I went here for Chinatown Dining Week, and I was pleasantly surprised. The area itself is super…read moresketchy, and I feel bad about the business owners who are trying to make the environment better. Don't be too wary. They do have underground parking if you are nervous about parking on the street. We parked on the street and had no issues. It is a really large restaurant. I am glad that we had the Chinatown dining week because it would be hard to choose items. My husband and I decided to try all the dishes being offered as a special - $20 Menu - Choose one from each category: Dim sum: Option 1: Steamed shrimp dumplings Option 2: Seamed shrimp and pork dumplings Main: Option 1: Soya sauce chow mein (vegetarian) Option 2: Yang chow fried rice None of the servers seemed to be fluent in english, however that wasn't an issue. Even if we weren't ordering off the special menu, you can just check off of the boxes in the sheets provided. For being a weekday, it had a steady flow of people who all seemed to be regulars. Food came out fast and hot. All of it was delicious. I really can't pick a favourite. The dumplings were well made and stuffed full of tasty meat, the chow mein was perfectly cooked - simple but good, and the fried rice was a huge helping. We were both full but kept eating because it was so delicious. Try it!

    Legacy post from 2019…read more Emperor's Palace is a decent dim sum and dinner place but they are also more on the pricier side. I'd give it a 7.5/10 for their generic dim sum items.

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    Delta Food Products

    Delta Food Products

    4.5(4 reviews)
    11.2 km

    Delta has been our go to for noodles and frozen dim sum for years. They have a variety of steamed…read morebuns, green onion cakes, chicken feet, black bean spare ribs, dumplings, wonton, etc. They also have fresh noodles and rice rolls on select days. The quality has remained the same, although portions appear smaller and prices have gone up. Quick in and out. Service is pretty fast. They accept credit cards. It's a shame the city has now implemented pay parking outside.

    This place is an amazing hidden find. They supply TNT and a lot of other restaurants but they…read moredefinitely do not turn any one away. If you're looking at cooking your own dim sum at home that tastes just as good as the restaurant or making some fresh noodle dishes - this is the place to go! They're very accommodating and friendly and can even offer advice on other things to try. I had curiously wanted to try their fresh shanghai noodles and was told I should try some when I was eyeing it. Without missing a beat they offered a pack for free for me to try. Definitely have gone back and bought more! Tips: Don't steam any of the dim sum in a regular stainless steel steamer. Get a proper bamboo steamer (I found some from TNT for a decent price) - and do not get the small sized ones you see at the dim sum places, pick up the large 20cm or wider ones and get a pot that can hold them (I use a wide 29 cm pot from Canadian tire and rest the bamboo steamers on top the matching bamboo steamer sits perfectly and can hold about 50 pieces of siu-my). They close early so the chances of you getting what you want (if it's a popular item) are slim - it's definitely best to call in your order the day before to ensure they can make enough, sooner if it's around Christmas time. See picture for available dim sum you can order (note it's all frozen and is intended to be steamed from frozen)

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    Dynasty Century Palace - Shrimp ShuMai

    Dynasty Century Palace

    2.9(38 reviews)
    10.8 km
    $$

    Dynasty downtown is one of the most affordable place for dim sum and Chinese dinner banquets in…read moreEdmonton. However, I'd only give them 7.3/10 considering the quality of the food, service, and decor.

    It's been ages since I have dined here in person, but the last few months, Dynasty has become our…read morego to place to order from when we're in the mood for dim sum. I live in a part of the city where there is a huge gap in the market, not considered part of the south because of proximity to the river, but too far south to be considered central, so the number of places that will deliver to my home is extremely limited. However, Dynasty delivers anywhere in the city and that is a big plus in our books given the current circumstances. Ordering is easy, even if you don't speak cantonese. If you prefer to order in English, you can text your order or call the cell phone. While phoning the restaurant's mainline, depends on who is available to answer the phone for the day. They have a bunch of great promos going on that change from time to time, but currently, it's 20% off their entire menu and if you spend over $45, you also get to select a rice or noodle dish (from 4 options) for free. And delivery is free. While the take out menu is redacted and not the full menu, I think most of the popular items are available, so you should be able to find what you are looking for! The food always comes fresh and packed nicely, each in it's own respective container, and plenty of sauce as well. If you want extra you can probably ask for more, but usually what they provide is enough for us. Their pricing is really great value and you get a generous portion of food for the price. The only downside is there is no option to pay in advance, so you pay upon delivery and they have mobile merchant terminal, so paying with credit card/debit is possible, and I would imagine preferred as that would be the more contact less way to pay.

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    Golden Rice Bowl

    Golden Rice Bowl

    3.3(124 reviews)
    4.6 km
    $$

    I've driven by Golden Rice Bowl thousands of times and somehow it has always been a restaurant that…read morehas eluded me. Well no more! I finally made my way to this iconic Calgary Trail North spot that is beloved for dim sum on a Saturday evening and was excited to sample all of their small plates! In fact, the Edmonton Journal named Golden Rice Bowl as the Best/Favourite Dim Sum Restaurant 2020, 2022, and 2023. It was high time that I experienced it for myself! You'll find Golden Rice Bowl in a strip mall-style plaza that is full of various businesses and yes, if you've been an Edmontonian for any amount of time, you've driven by regularly. The restaurant looks large from the outside with huge red lettering alerting passersby to the dim sum within. The inside is just as expansive, boasting a huge open dining area. I noticed that they have various partitions and the ability to section off parts of the room if needed - likely for private events. As with many Chinese restaurants, you are immediately greeted by a sizable (and very clean!) aquarium filled with beautiful tropical fish. However, I was even more impressed by the aquariums at the very back of the restaurant - these ones filled with live fish and seafood for the kitchen. It doesn't get much fresher than that! The room is ornate but not overdone. Bright red paint on the walls is accented by golden decor items such as gilded dragons with glowing eyes. The ceiling drips with crystal chandeliers and the space is filled with a sea of tables in various sizes. This is the type of place where large generational families come to gather, sitting around huge round tables with a signature lazy susan in the center of each one. Once seated we were served a pot of Chinese Tea ($1.50 each) and began to peruse the menu. (No, the tea was not included.) I liked that all of the dishware was matching, from the teapot to the bowls. Golden Rice Bowl is known for their dim sum but they also boast a complete and extensive menu of general Chinese food. There's a lot to choose from! However, on my visit the plan was to stick to the dim sum menu only, which is available all day long (even though it is traditionally eaten as brunch). Originating in the south of China, dim sum features a wide variety of small, bite-sized dishes typically served in steamer baskets or on small plates. It's pretty similar to the Spanish concept of tapas. Many dim sum restaurants use trolley carts to parade their offerings around, however a more modern practice is to provide guests with a checklist menu that you fill out and hand back to your server. Golden Rice Bowl does neither of these things and the server simply writes down your order in typical fashion. The dim sum menu is two pages long and offers over fifty items! Some of the dishes were larger, family-style plates which makes sense to round out the meal especially at dinnertime. The only issue is that there are no prices listed on the dim sum menu so you sort of just have to hope for the best? Our feast began with an order of Wor Wonton Soup ($29.95). At first we assumed the this would be served as single servings but the server pointed out that it would come as one big soup to share. Very glad that he clarified this! I was very impressed by our gracious and attentive server who portioned the bowls of soup for each of us at our table. Giant in size, this was much more than a basic wonton soup with a couple of dumplings floating around! This flavourful version was packed full with big pieces of chicken, pork, and shrimp. Plus tons of vegetables, and yes, of course wonton dumplings containing a meaty filling. Every ingredient was bright and fresh and I was glad to get some veggies into the meal because dim sum can be quite a "brown dinner." The other larger dish that we ordered was the Ginger Beef ($29.95), a dish invented in Calgary with an interesting history. Certainly not traditional, ginger beef is a quintessential Canadian Chinese dish that was invented in the 1970s. Deep fried strips of beef are coated in a dark, sweet sauce and it's quite delicious. The tanginess of the sauce is so addictive and the texture of the beef is satisfying. The version at GRB is quite good, however the best ginger beef that I've ever tasted was at Emerald Garden Restaurant in Calgary. Then it was time for the actual dim sum! Little plates incoming!! We really wanted to try the Pan Fried Taro Root with Pork Sausage but were unfortunately informed that they did not have any available. Our server suggested the Pan Fried Chinese Turnip with Pork Sausage ($7.95) instead, which did look somewhat similar. (The fact that the dim sum menu shows images of every item is very helpful!) Unfortunately, this turned out to be the least favourite dish of the night just because the texture was really challenging. These cakes were extremely soft and mushy. I actually did enjoy the flavour of the turnip and sausage but the mushiness was a bit too difficult to get around.

    This is one of our favourite places to come for dim sum. The staff are always friendly and kind…read more They are very family friendly here and always treat the kids so well. The dim sum tastes great and fresh. The prices have gone up a bit since we last came but that's pretty much happening everywhere. Highly recommend this place if you're craving dim sum as they are fast, efficient, and delicious.

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