Overall I liked the food here, generally the portions were bigger than I expected for every dish, and 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. read more

Moon Palace - Shrimp dumplings, chicken feet, tofu skin wrap, spare ribs - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Food: I came here for a lunar New Year lunch with some co-workers. They chose the menu which was a combo deal. There were so many dishes I started losing track. LOL. I also don't know all the names of the dishes as I didn't see the menu. One of the dishes was a fried lobster. They showed the lobster to us (poor lobster) before cooking it. The lobster tasted really good but I'm not used to handling lobster in its shell. LOL. There was a pumpkin soup which I couldn't eat since it had dairy in it. Another dish was a Peking duck with rice paper wraps, cucumber & green onions. This was my favourite dish. Delicious, yummy & simple to eat. Another dish was chicken (I didn't taste that one). We also had a fried rice which was so yummy. Then there was a dish with scallops, oysters, pork & seaweed surrounding it. I tried the scallops & they were delicious. There was another duck dish but this time the duck was chopped into little pieces with some Dessert was a yogurt / jelly type of thing which I can't eat due to my dairy intolerance. Service was really great. I'm not sure if that's because I was at a table full of Chinese people though. LOL. The dishes came quickly & they just kept coming! We had tiny plates to eat from so after the lobster we got clean plates. For the fried rice we had the servers separate it into bowls for everyone. Since we couldn't finish all the food we had them wrap up the leftovers & we took it back with us. Myself & another co-worker split up the leftovers between us since no one else wanted it. Ambiance: The restaurant had some nice lunar new year decorations up. It was pretty. Located inside the Atrium on the Bay this is an easy location to get to. The location was the site of a former restaurant called Spring Rolls. It still looks the same the only thing that changed were the tables & chairs. The washrooms are downstairs in the lowest level of the restaurant. It was hard for me to get down there because my knees are really stiff & painful. It would've been nice if they had a handicap washroom on the main level. The food was delicious & service was attentive. I thought the special lunar new year meal we chose was too much food for six people. I would've been happy with dim sum. Also the washrooms being in the basement was an inconvenience for me. Those who are mobility challenged will have the same issue. read more

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Nestled within the bustling corridors near Eaton Centre, Moon Palace is the kind of establishment one 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. read more

Unfortunately the new management at Moon Palace is not living up to the standards set by the previous management. The prices have increased dramatically and the service is horrendous. read more

We were in Toronto, so we had to check out some dim sum spots. I searched on Yelp and this place had good reviews. I'm not sure if they had parking in the building, but we parked at a nearby Green P parking and walked over. Service was excellent and the workers all spoke Cantonese. They were impressed by my Cantonese speaking skills, especially since I don't look Chinese. I'm not sure if that was a compliment, but I'll take it. They served items I've never had before and I needed to try it. I got a bowl of fresh lobster meat in pumpkin soup $9.80, look fun with egg and chicken $9. We had to get two orders of the egg yolk jin dui $7.50. We also got my usual shrimp dumplings $10, chicken feet $9 and black bean spareribs $9. The hubby wanted to try the pan fried chicken dumplings $10. Hands down the best item was the salted egg yolk jin dui. It was freshly fried and when I bit into it the sauce came oozing out. Next, was the lobster pumpkin soup. It was delicious. I wish that they would have put more lobster into it and not just a few tiny pieces on the top. Everything else was great, on par with the dim sum in Hong Kong. I did have a problem with the shrimp dumplings. One of the wrappers broke when I picked it up with my chopsticks. No biggie though; it still tasted great with huge and plump shrimp fillings. They charge for tea, $3 per person. *prices listed are in CAD read more

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Right across from the Eaton Centre, this is a solid spot if you're craving Chinese food and especially seafood. Honestly, it's a nice change if you don't feel like eating inside the mall. The servers are friendly, and while it's not the quietest place, the lively buzz actually adds to the atmosphere. The lobster dinner was delicious, and the soup hit the spot too. It's not the absolute best Chinese restaurant in the city, but definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Good for groups, casual dinners, or anyone looking for a tasty meal just steps away from downtown shopping. read more

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A great little spot for dim sum in Toronto downtown. Apparently the place takes reservations, but we showed up with that one on a Sunday and the restaurant became quickly packed. As with any decent authentic Chinese place, expect service to be rushed/ impersonal but food to be great. Everything is on the menu from congee to egg tarts to buns. The pork buns actually had some of the fluffiest buns I've ever had. Skip the hot and sour soup- it was entirely bland. Located as part of a mall, they don't seem to have their own airflow so it gets hot quickly. read more

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One of my friends recommended Moon Palace, and I was able to stop by on a Saturday evening. It wasn't too busy, and we were able to be promptly sat. While it was not dimsum hour, they still have dimsum selections available to be taken down by paper, as well as a fuller menu for entrees. All of the dishes were familiar, as I grew up in a Cantonese household. We ended up ordering the sweet & sour pork, Cantonese chow mein (we originally tried ordering the chow fun, but they had run out 10 minutes prior to us ordering :( ), mushroom/tofu vegetable dish, and egg yolk sesame balls. Personally, I loved the sesame balls the most hahah the egg yolk filling was perfectly not-too-sweet and delicious! The sweet & sour pork had really thick breading; we wished there was less thick coating, crispier texture, and more meat. The Cantonese chow mein was great! Your typical crispy noodles with great proportion of vegetables and meat. The tofu/mushroom dish was also great! The interior was nice and the spacing felt comfortable. All of the servers were really nice. Despite my broken Cantonese, they made me feel like I was speaking fluently hahaha I would come back just for the sesame balls hehe read more

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What a delight. The quality of of the meat and ingredients that they use in general here are amazing. The best dim sum in the city. When you have shrimp and duck in your chow mein, there are chunks of duck and the shrimp are small to medium sized shrimp not those tiny baby ones that taste like nothing at usual places. They're so good at putting a twist on dim sum items you're used to having like they have Siu Mai dumplings that are twice as big as they are elsewhere and they're topped with a little bit of truffle. Instead of having only barbeque pork steam buns, they also have chicken and ginger steam buns. Their shrimp rice rolls have medium-size shrimp in them and a yummy steamed green vegetable. There's one man server who is so nice and friendly and seems to always be working. The venue itself is pretty and very open with high ceilings. If you're looking for some elevated dim sum, I highly suggest trying this place read more

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Easily some of the best Chinese food I have had downtown. Dishes were served HOT a vibrantly colorful. I appreciated the waiter explaining a little bit about where the restaurant sources its seafood and how the food is prepared. Flavors popped and everything tasted super fresh and delicious! Atmosphere wise, usually these places are lacking, but Moon Palace takes care to maintain a bright and clean interior that does feel like a more upscale dining establishment. Prices do reflect this, but they are worth the cost! read more

Went here for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. Interior was clean and decorations and ambiance was tasteful. Service was attentive and efficient. The food was delicious and presented very well. We got the set menu and it was a very reasonable price for what you get. My favorite dish was the steamed fish and would definitely recommend that. Overall, great place for Cantonese style dinner in downtown Toronto area. read more

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Moon Palace is a Chinese restaurant serving elevated Cantonese cuisine. The food is fresh, tasty, and plated well. The service is also elevated. There are table clothes on every table. Of course, prices are also elevated. Some of the food remained warm even when my wife and I took time to take pictures; a bonus! The staff were so nice. The first few times we were there, one server would talk to us and also watch me taking photos and videos. The restaurant is very modern with brightly lit interiors and modern decorations. There are 3 main dining room areas at street level and 2 downstairs. I've never seen downstairs been used. The main washrooms are downstairs, where you have to walk down many steps. We've eaten at this restaurant at least 10 times since 2021 (yes, during the pandemic). The restaurant opened in 2021-01-11. Originally, this restaurant was in North York, but there was a fire in Jun 2018, so they moved. One memorable occasion was during Chinese Chinese New Year (2022-02-01) dinner. Indoor dining was allowed at 50% capacity during the pandemic; it was 40% capacity already at 18:00. We ordered a special combo for Chinese New Year: Lobster Combo for 2 ($88), which included: 1. Fresh Lobster Meat & Fish Maw thick soup (two small bowls). 2. Sweet & Sour Pork. Since then, the combo was available until mid-2024. We've ordered this combo many times because it was good value for the money. We came to try their dim sum for the first time on 2022-05-23 (Victoria Day holiday). The food was amazing. Yes, it is more expensive than typical dim sum, but the quality of the food and service waa worth it. If you make a reservation, you get to eat at their main dining area, which is pretty. Without a reservation, if you go there 1h after they open, you might have to wait 2h. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female (modern) washrooms downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is a washroom at ground level, but it is never open! There is paid neighbourhood street parking and paid mall parking lot. Review 2024-275 read more

The quality of their food is surprising because even if it is familiar Chinese food, it was not greasy in any way. They brought out the siomai first and it was huge, bursting at the seams with pork, not fat. Afterward, in quick succession came the rice noodles, crispy noodles, steamed fish in ginger scallion sauce, sautéed beef, snow peas with mushrooms and fried tofu. All of these were *chef's kiss* delicious. Service was top notch and the waiters assigned to us promptly refilled our water glasses and teapots. We were left wanting for nothing. It was such a gorgeous venue for our family reunion. However do note that if your table is against the wall, those seated in that area will find it difficult to leave to go to the bathrooms without asking everyone else to get up. All in all, Moon Palace offers superb Chinese food and first world service - you'll get so much bang for your buck and a ton of memories. read more

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Outstanding dim sum in the heart of Toronto's financial district! True flavours of Hong Kong! Exemplary service! Ambiance is soothing and has an understated classiness ... Paid parking available in the same building ( entrance from Bay St ) read more

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A Satisfying Experience The service was attentive -- I never had to ask for water or tea, which was a nice touch. However, I do wish the ventilation had been a bit better for a more comfortable dining atmosphere. Now, onto the most important part: the food. It reminded me of my grandmother's cooking -- not overly salty, with a perfect balance of aroma, texture, and flavor. I tried several dishes: chicken and abalone stir-fry, fried wild rice with seafood, Chinese broccoli with preserved pork, pumpkin soup with lobster meat, and the standout dish -- sweet and sour seafood soup. You might think sweet and sour soup is nothing special, but this one is on another level. If you're a fan of that flavor profile, don't miss it -- you won't regret it. read more

Moon Palace - 712. Chicken and abalone pan fried with our house made sauce - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Moon Palace's dimsum lunch was amazing. I really liked how they had some items that I don't often see on Spadina's dimsum menus. Right now, they have a lobster special, and the lobster pumpkin soup is an absolute game-changer. The service was excellent and the only problem is that we ordered too much and they didn't warn us, haha. We all had enough to take home for another meal! I will definitely come again. I'd initially written this place off because I assumed it was watered-down Chinese food, but I was very much mistaken. This place is excellent! read more

If you order on thing, order the duck. If you order two things get the rest of the menu, because everything is fantastic. Best to come with a big group and try multiple dishes. The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly. Very easy to become a regular. read more

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There was a piece of plastic in the veggies dish. So disgusting and disappointing. The waiter gave us coconut pudding as apology but still we already ate the dirty stuffs otherwise food was ok. read more

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Truly authentic Chinese and every dish was excellent. Won ton and egg drop soup combination was so unique and delicious. Peking duck was as good as I've had in Toronto. Fried rice and garlic ribs were also so good! Service was a little off but it's not that kind of place. I will return! read more

Great dim sum in the heart of downtown Toronto! Right by Eaton Center! Everything was delicious!

One of the better dim sum spots in Downtown Toronto, though the selection of dim sum items is relatively limited and they were surprisingly sold out of congee when I dined here. The actual space and ambiance leaves much to be desired but the food feels clean, tasty, and well seasoned. Definitely come here with a group and plan to share, as the portions here are quite large! read more

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We came here late afternoon so it wasn't busy. We ordered their dim sum. They served dim sum the whole day. We ordered the lobster meat, shrimp, and asparagus dumplings, bbq pork crisp, black truffle pork and shrimp dumplings, xo sauce scallop rice noodle rolls, and durian crisp. The lobster dumplings were good. There was big lobster meat inside. The black truffle pork and shrimp dumplings have a strong truffle taste. The size of the dim sum is bigger than the normal size in other restaurants but it also costs more. I like their bbq pork crisp. It is very crispy and you can see each layer and layers of it. The only thing I didn't like was the xo sauce scallop rice noodle roll. It didn't have much taste to it. The service was good. The food came out pretty quickly. The staff was pretty attentive and kept coming back to check on us. The decor of the restaurant is pretty and clean. It is a big restaurant. Their restroom is at the lower level and they have more tables on the lower level. read more

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I've been wanting to go to this restaurant for some time, and was finally able to make it. The place looks clean, and was quite inviting. The seating was soft and comfortable, very much inviting for long stays and good conversations. We really appreciated our waitress, she was so tentative to our needs, and kind to our youngster, and clarified menu questions for us, a true gem in the industry. The food was quite bland. The hot and sour seafood soup was served in the cutest little pumpkin bowl, and at a perfect thickness in consistency, however, the taste was quite mild. As were our lobster noodle dish. But it did really high light the taste of the sweet lobster. The mushrooms in the dish were thick, and a few pieces were a little less done than I would have liked, and maybe it's a personal preference. The chicken fried rice, was surprisingly my most enjoyed meal. There was something about their rice, it was chewy and full of flavour, I would definitely come back to order this dish again. Our kid really liked this one as well. The snow pea leaves were quite enjoyable, and cooked to perfection. We would like to return another day for dim sum, and try some of their options. read more

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I heard about this place after attending a Christmas Party at Lobster Burger Bar. There was a beautiful lobster tower and we found out it was actually from Moon Palace! After speaking with some friends we decided to make a booking at Moon Palace and we definitely were not disappointed. Of course we had a lobster dish which lived up the expectations, but their beef, mushroom/veggies and noodle dishes were also great - flavorful, not dry at all and definitely seasoned well. I read some reviews about the staff being unattentive or unfriendly but that was not the case at all with our visit. They were very friendly, constantly checked on us and made sure we had a great experience overall. read more

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Food arrived promptly. The service was also not bad. The ambiance could be better. The layout of the tables isn't exactly the best. Some spots are more comfortable than others. Just be aware that Moon Palace has started to charge for tea. It is no longer complimentary like it is in most Chinese restaurants. This is not mentioned when you walk into the restaurant. They charge you based on the number of people, so regardless if some people don't drink tea in your party, they will charge you still. As a result I cannot grant this restaurant 4 stars as the food maybe good but the above incident leaves a bitter taste at the end. read more

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I was looking at other people's pictures that they posted and I'm wondering why they ordered basic Chinese dishes you can get anywhere. The menu has many items that are unique that I can't get back home. We ordered honey bbq pork crisps, lobster dumplings, black truffle pork and shrimp dumplings, xo sauce scallop rice noodle roll, and durian crisps. Prices can be expensive but if you look at the beautiful interior, it makes sense. We didn't have a problem with service, we got hot tea and they brought out our food in a fair amount of time. -honey bbq pork crisps 5 - very addicting. Crispy and bbq pork was succulent. -lobster dumplings 5 - nice big pieces of lobster. Very hot. -black truffle pork and shrimp dumplings 5 - strong black truffle smell/taste. Very delicious. -xo sauce scallop rice noodle roll 3 - I love rice noodle rolls but the scallop version fell flat. Kind of a boring dish with little flavor. -durian crisps 4 - it was very decent. Durian taste/smell is not strong. read more

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Just left this place without having any food or service. We were promptly seated by an enthusiastic older woman, she asked if we'd like any tea, to which I replied just water and we will look at the drink list. There were only 2 other tables in our section on a slow, lazy Friday around 1:10ish. One table had all their food. I sat there and watched this server converse with the male host chit chat at a pay station on the landing, looking at bills, etc. blah, blah. I'm sitting there waiting for my water and I had already ticked off some items on the dim sum menu which was super small (weird). I decided to give them until 1:20 to at least deliver my water and to take my drink order. The other tables' duck shows up. Their server takes a pic for them. The duck is then brought to my server on the landing to carve. It was 1:20. I decided to leave. I guess I'm not important enough to serve. As I am leaving, I pass my server who is carving the duck and say, "thanks for nothing." She doesn't look up from her carving, just waves a 'bye'. Wow. On the way out another server cheerily says, " bye, thank you for coming." To which I replied, "I didn't even get to eat." After I left the restaurant, I turned around and just stared into this restaurant in disbelief and the male hostess was all like, "hi.... Hi.... Can I help you?" Like he didn't even realize that 10 mins ago I saw him and he had me seated by that old lady. I told him what happened and how I watched him and the server chit chat and look at bills etc. I said I didn't get any service. He apologized and asked if he could make it right. I said no thanks. If he couldn't even remember me from 10 mins prior on a super slow day then how can he or anyone of them even serve anyone properly? Their main menu had all sorts of things that were taped off and/or prices written over in pen. How ghetto. No fancy or pretty dim sum on their menu like online pics (I guess old pics). I have never experienced such lackadaisical service at ANY type of restaurant before. read more

I completely misjudged this place, thinking it would be overpriced and inauthentic. After going and eating, I'd say the price is worth it and the food is done right, very authentic Cantonese cuisine with some dishes having a fun modern twist. We shared the lobster chow mein which was perfect. Noodles were fresh and crispy, and once mixed with the sauce was the ideal blend of texture and flavour. The lobster was cooked with ginger and scallions. I'd say that the noodle and I assume rice dishes would be great to order to add to your meal. The siu mai had a rich mushroom aroma in each bite, and the shrimp inside were large and meaty. Even though it was $10, it was about 30-50% bigger than most other places and topped with truffle. We had the chrysanthemum tea. Service was very attentive and the ambiance made me feel like I was outside of the downtown core. The dining area is spacious and they have a second level below as well. I really enjoyed my meal and will definitely be back to try more of the dim sum items. A new favourite for sure! read more

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This place is different than a lot of the dimsum places I've been do. Unique menu items, and very colourful dumplings that made me very happy! Equally as delicious as it looks! I've gone here at least twice and have recommended them to my friends. Very friendly service, and lovely, quiet atmosphere. Not very typical of most dimsum places. Even though it is a popular spot, it wasn't noisy. Definitely coming back again! read more

Moon Palace - Vegetarian dumplings (green) lobster filled dumpling (pink) and shrimp Cheung fan - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The restaurant is packed by noon on a weekday because of their freshly made dim sum items. The restaurant has many windows that let sunlight in even on a cloudy day. The portions are huge and they taste delicious. I would come back every week if I live nearby! read more

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It's a delicate Chinese restaurant featuring Cantonese cuisine. Unlike other dim sum diners, this place is elegant with a well-designed menu. The Teriyaki Angus Beef Tenderloin was tasty. The beef was surprisingly tender with a sweet touch from the teriyaki sauce. The Fish and Stir Fried Vermicelli were nice too. They also had tea available. Service was OK. Our server kept recommending pricy items that I didn't quite like - anyone with a brain would know what he was doing. I observed the same situation with other tables around, hosted by different servers. Didn't like it. However, I appreciated that they dedicatedly helped us pack the food at the end, which was a kind gesture. Food (quality, presentation) - 4/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 4/5 Ambience (interior, cleanness) - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Value - 3.5/5 read more

Moon Palace - Fish and vermicelli - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Located in the center of downtown Toronto (near Eaton Centre), with fancy decor and a large menu. I was here with my special friend for dim sum. There were many popular dim sum items with upscale twists and we were so excited to try this place. We had DS101- 鮮蘆筍龍蝦餃 (4 Pcs)XL Lobster Meat, Shrimp & Asparagus Dumplings DS105- 黑松露切肉燒賣 (4 Pcs)L Black Truffle Pork & Shrimp Dumplings DS112- 金銀蒜豉味蒸排骨 M Pork Spare Ribs In Garlic & Black Bean Sauce DS114- 咖哩墨魚仔 M Baby Octopus In Curry Sauce DS602- XO醬帶子腸 (3 Pcs) 12.50 XO Sauce Scallop Rice Noodle Rolls DS508- 美味牛仔骨 11.50 Lightly Fried Marinated Beef Ribs Interestingly, most of the items that we were impressed with were the items without the "upscale twists". For example, baby octopuses were so juicy tender, and perfectly executed. The noodle rolls were also excellent. The thick chewy tender scallops added a great seafood flavor to the soft, not-overcooked noodle rolls. This food itself was enjoyable enough, not relying on the sauce for flavor - but the XO sauce certainly went well with the noodle rolls with umami. Satisfied. The items with upscale twists (lobster har gow and truffles shumai) were good, but did not highlight the flavor of this "twist" as I had expected. Probably I want to stay with regular Har Gow. The pork & beef ribs - both came in a generous amount and were juicy. The servers were attentive, and the food came fast. A nice place for lunch break dim sum. read more

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Was blown away by the service, atmosphere and food at this Chinese restaurant during dinner! Came here for a friends birthday on a weekend. There were about 40 of us, so they gave us a semi-private space that was spacious and had such high ceilings! Amazing! The servers here were so friendly and accomodating. Now onto the food! Food here was sooo good! Delicious, fresh and so great for sharing family style. They come change your plates often just like what you'd see at a Chinese banquet dinner. It was a beautiful space and was great for a large party so that everyone was comfortably seated. Location is also very prime downtown core so super accessible through public transit. Through the other reviews I can see that they also offer dim sum - would love to come back to try that! I'm sure it'll also be just as good. YUM! read more

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I ordered a whole BBQ duck this time--it's delicious. They also prepared minced duck with lettuce wraps, which are tasty as well. They had couple options for cook the other half of the duck. I probably will try the soup next time. read more

Moon Palace - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Moon Palace is an upscale Chinese restaurant that you would find in Hong Kong that serves exceptional Cantonese food. Located in Atrium on Bay, the entrance is on the 2nd floor of the mall near downtown Toronto. Here, you will find a wonderful relaxing ambiance and exceptional service. Moon Palace offers dim sum all day, but except for a couple of dim sum items that we ordered to sample, we ordered their signature Typhoon Lobster Combo A for dinner. As dim sum appetizers, we ordered their pan-fried chicken and shrimp dumplings and their XO shrimp and scallop dumplings. The dumpling skins were not extremely thin nor overly thick, but they were steamed to perfection and had a nice flavor. Both dim sum items were very good, and I would definitely come back exclusively for their dim sum service. The Typhoon Lobster Combo A was a lot of food for CAN$228. It would easily feed 4-6 people. The 6 lb. Typhoon lobster itself was absolutely to die for. They came to the table to show off the live lobster that came with our dinner weighing in at 6.5 lbs. (Note: they do charge extra for the 0.5 lb.) That was a lot of lobster!!! The lobster was stir-fried in garlic and chili pepper that was only mildly spicy and very flavorful. The lobster meat was not overly tender as you would expect from a 6.5 lb lobster, but it was none the less absolutely delicious. The overall presentation of the cooked stir-fried lobster when it came to the table was a work of art. They do provide plastic gloves, seafood forks, and wet naps for your convenience. Between the couple of dim sum items we had and the lobster, that would have been a full meal in itself. However, the dinner combo also came with a delicious fresh meat lobster in a pumpkin broth that came before the lobster was served and was tasty and another big hit. The pumpkin soup was of the consistency of salted egg yolk and came with a generous amount of fresh lobster meat that hit the spot. The stir-fried pumpkin with assorted mushrooms was good. The compoy free range chicken was excellent and was their version of hainan chicken that came with a perfect ginger and green onion sauce. My least favorite item, though, was the lobster tomalley wild rice. At that point, I was already full, so it really didn't matter to me at all. Service was very good. The wait staff was always available when you needed them from filling the teapot or the water glasses to frequently changing out the plates. The food comes out relatively quickly, so we had a lot of food sitting on the table for us. Covered parking is available at Atrium on Bay, but it is not free. For a typical dinner service, expect to pay about CAN$12 for self parking in their lot. Moon Palace was a nice surprise that served authentic Cantonese food. I highly recommend Moon Palace for dim sum service and/or their dinner entrees. read more

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Came here for Sunday dim sum. First timer here. Reserved and got seated on time. They had larger sized dim sum items so it was filling. Cantonese Chow mein noodles were crunchy and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The sauce was very tasty. A bit disappointed with the shrimp wonton. It was a deconstructed shrimp wonton. Separate wontons which were huge and the sweet and sour sauce with shrimp, scallops and vegetables to either use as a dip or place on top of the wonton. Food arrived quickly after ordering. I loved the decor and colours in the restaurant. It was very aesthetically pleasing. I would go back and try other dishes. read more

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Thank you to a dear friend for recommending Moon Palace and telling us which dishes to try! We didn't have room to try them all, but will definitely be back soon! MUST try the Bean Curd Roll, Black Sugar Mala Goh, Siu Mai, and XO Scallops Cheung Fun! A bit pricier than your average dim sum place. But oh my, the quality of food, service and atmosphere here is worth the price! I am so impressed it passes the "Will I bring my parents here?" Test. Located in Atrium on Bay, it takes the former two-level space of Springrolls. Hopefully they stay a while... Love that there's a great dim sum option downtown! read more

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My return visit experience is better than my first visit when I felt constantly being up sell on lobster for lunch. A much better experience this time around. Dim sum is good, and service is as expected. BTW, please remind the hostess to smile. [You don't have to be there if you're unpleasant. If it's mom/dad forcing you, then, mom/dad, please replace her. It's better for everyone.] read more

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Went there for a small reunion lunch, 6 of us, on January 20,2024. Food was above average at best for a town with great Chinese foods. We had the house special lobster that was deep fried with some batter, the "crispy" chicken that was not crispy, a streamed fish that was OK, a few other unmemorable dishes and bunch of drinks. They might sound good, but the dishes were, sadly, dry in both texture and taste. Our waitstaff was obviously showing her condescending ways with the obvious intention of doing a reverse psychology on us so that we tip her well. I normally tip at least 25% (I live in NYC where I'm accustomed to doing so), but didn't want any more unfriendly incident that could ensue and so I added an 18% tip which was about CAD473 on top of our $407 total bill. AVOID! I can deal with sour Chinese restaurant service, but the food doesn't warrant the prices. read more

Went here for a quick small lunch before the NHL All Star Fan Fair. I ordered 4 dim sum plates. Turns out to be 2 more than I should have. The portions were huge and delicious! It took 3 bites to finish one Siu Mei. I thought it would be like other restaurants where it's one bite. Point being. You pay a little more but the portions are more than worth it. Plus it's a fine dining experience. Better than the overcrowded diners in Chinatown. And there are actually chunks of lobster in the lobster har gow. Very good food. read more

Moon Palace - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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