I came here for dimsum. The quality was top tier…read more We ordered the fried shrimp rice noodle roll, fried shrimp dumpling, Siu Mai, steamed bean curd roll, and pork and preserved egg congee. The service was adequate. The prices are moderate. There's an early bird special if you come in between 9:00am-11:00am. The restaurant is clean and modern. The tea is in a nice pot with its own warmer. Overall we enjoyed our dim sum dining experience and plan to visit again for early bird special.

Came here for the early dim sum special, where all small, medium, and large dishes are priced at…read morethe small size ($5.20) until 11am. A great deal if you order wisely. We started with the classics: siu mai and har gow. Both were impressively large and generously stuffed with meat. The beef rice roll was solid, the taro spring roll was perfectly crispy, and the beef balls were oversized and satisfying. We also tried the durian spring roll, which was delicious -- real durian inside, creamy and fragrant without being overpowering. I added a chicken rice claypot to take home since the price was good. The chicken was juicy and well‑cooked, but the rice lacked the signature crispy bottom. It felt like they assembled the rice and toppings and gave it a quick steam rather than cooking it traditionally. A word of caution: Only the small/medium/large dim sum items are included in the special pricing. Anything marked MP is charged at regular price and those prices jump significantly. I learned this the hard way when I ordered the dragon shrimp crispy balls (3 pieces) and was charged $11.80.It was meh, and definitely not worth that price, and I felt a bit ripped off since I assumed it would be included in the special. Overall, the food was enjoyable and the early‑bird pricing can be a great value. Just make sure to double‑check which items qualify so you don't get surprised at the end.

Food was yummy…read more Service was average. Like other Chinese restaurants. Ambiance is ok. Overall I was surprise with the taste of the food. I went to dim sum once and it was ok. Dinner this time was good.

Dim Sum at Lobster Port is one of the best in the area. Lobster Port is slightly more expensive but…read moreit makes up in portion size. Their per plate cost is higher than some other Dim Sum restaurants, but each item's size makes it almost twice the amount of food. We were here as a party of three to enjoy their brunch. Their menu is very clear and self-explanatory, the plate size is priced and any special dishes have their offer right next to the item. Once you've filled it out, a staff member will review and enter the order and return your order form with a copy of the kitchen's order. As your items arrive, the server will check it off the list. Double check your list and/or call someone over if anything is taking too long. Everything we ordered seemed to have been freshly made to order so the first few dishes does take a bit of time, about 5-10 mins before the whole order was completed in about 30 mins. The atmosphere at Lobster Port is very bright and open, they have a decently high ceiling and good spacing between tables and have separate private dining rooms for private events/parties. The service and plating is very professional and upscale as well. The tea service comes in three pots, the hot water pot to refill the brewing pot, which you use to refill the serving pot, which itself is on a tea light to keep it warm. The tea is strong and refills are free as expected at a Chinese restaurant. They have a cash discount on the menu if you eat in early on M-F excluding holidays. Due to the portion size, start you order with around 2-3 dishes per person before adding on. We took some home as leftovers at 9 total dishes. We ordered... - the deep fried taro pork dumpling: the taro is very fresh and not oily - the steamed signature bbq pork rice noodle roll: the filling is very well balanced and fully stuffs the rice noodles and sticks very well to it, it is the best dish by far of all the Dim Sum I've tried - the lotus leaf sticky rice was very fragrant and stuffed with fillings - the pan fried turnip cake was super soft and fluffy - the siu mai was so large it looks like two in one - the har gow was massive and filled to the brim - the steamed spare ribs with taro: was pretty mid, it's good but nothing special - the crispy crusted baked sago pudding: was interesting, eat it right when it comes out to be fresh and hot, but can definitely pass on this, its basically like a hot rice pudding Overall, the food was very balanced, clean tasting, not oily, and under seasoned (in a good way). Their soy sauce is very light and fragrant and goes with everything well. Will definitely be coming back to try the buns and other steams items.

3.5 stars Located in…read morethe plaza on the south east corner of Bayview and Weldrick. They are part of the full fledged Seafood Palace Restaurant next door but only for BBQ meats. The shop is clean and plenty of parking out front. This is a to go restaurant which happens to have 2 tables for the dine-in need. So think a glorified food court ambiance without the crowd. There is currently a soft opening special with 9.88 rice box (Roast Pork rice/ soy chicken rice, GUI Fei chicken rice) The roast pork is a-ok with crispy skin and not too fatty meat. Have not tried the chicken and will report back after/

Decent Cantonese food with affordable prices. The seafood was fresh and everything was cooked well…read morebut nothing stood out. The lobster we got seemed to be butchered strangely as there weren't many tail pieces but some of it was attached to the leg pieces. The service is kind of awkward. Reception is terrible inside.

A dim sum restaurant inside a literal mansion!…read more From the outside, you won't be able to tell that this is a restaurant. It's really a huge mansion that is turned into a Chinese restaurant, so the spacing of the interior is leveled like a house. There's no large open area for you to have bigger parties here as it has many levels when you're inside. The interior is on the older side with a lot of large paintings and gold coloured decor. I came for dim sum at lunch time and was seated prompted after arriving. You order from a sheet and give your order in to the staff (no push cart dim sum here). Food came out pretty quickly and was good. We got the classics like chicken feet, siu mai, pork ribs, rice rolls, turnip cake, taro balls, sticky rice and milk tarts. All were decent but nothing out of this world. I think I'd still prefer other restaurants for dim sum, as the vibe/ lighting/ decor inside this restaurant really threw me off. Still a nice to try place though!

Noticed they reopened when we drove by the other day (they have been closed for major renovations…read morefor nearly a year and a half - suspect also financial and perhaps ownership change) Decor has changed radically. Has a more modern China feel with a tv playing either Karaoke or Cantonese news. Several rooms were named after Chinese or British Universities for some reason. Service was ok. Not as upscale as it was before. Not bad per se. just not quite inline with how it looks. Food was hit or miss: Har how: Solid and big. A good premium version for what is the most important dim sum dish. Siu Mai : medium sized and average. They used to be way bigger. Chicken feet: good portion and whole prices. Nowadays, most Chinese dim sum restaurants will cut these in half and serve you when I announced it only be 2 to 3 pieces in total. This dish had six full chicken feet if not more. Good value. Shanghai soup dumplings: mediocre. I will not get these again. Pan fried turnip cake: nice and thick and delicious. You could definitely tell that there's actual turnip in there. I've noticed that many dim sum restaurants have dramatically reduced the amount of turnip inside of these because the turnip is getting more expensive. This place did not. Chiu Chou dumplings: these were solid. I would get these again. Beef balls with bean curd skin: these tasted decent and I think the quality is there. However they are quite small. Pang fried chives dumplings: two oily and a taste wasn't there. I won't order these again. Feels like this Restaurant change ownership as well as all the chefs. Looking at the dinner menu there's a lot of hot pot and surprisingly karaoke options as well. It looks like they have changed to cater towards chinese rich kids. I used to think this was the best in some restaurant in Toronto. Unless this changes dramatically, I don't think I'll be coming back here anymore. At least not for dim sum.

This is our favourite yum-cha place in Toronto. We'd be there every week if it wasn't for the…read moreCALORIEEEEEES! It is a feel-good place which has been around forever. They've retained the same staff for decades who remember their customers. The food: 4.5/5 for the har-gao, generously stuffed with beautiful, fresh shrimps. Extremely delicious. Wrapper was ever so slightly thick, -05 star. 5/5 for the char-sieu cheung fan. Pork was surprisingly lean which added to the deliciousness. 5/5 for the huge "wonton" in soup, stuffed with octopus, conpoy, pork and mussels. A DELICIOUS SURPRISE. 1,000/5 for my favourite menu item the curry cuttlefish. Tender, not over-steamed, light curry flavour. Sublime. How I love Tak Fu. It warm, it's welcoming, it's loud, it's laughter, it's the sound of happiness! Reminds me of the restaurants in Kowloon.

Tak Fu even prices things the old-school way (by dish, no specials) with categories ranging from…read more$5.99 (S) to $9.99 (SP). Tea's a humble $1.50 a person, softening the blow of slightly higher food prices. So, what's so special about Tak Fu? Start with the siu mai or steamed pork dumpling ($7.99). Most places pulverize the pork into springy meatballs. Not here. The pork is hand-chopped, juicy, and tender, breaking apart easily with each bite. Finely diced mushrooms add a hit of umami, while a plump shrimp crowns the top instead of being hidden inside - simple, balanced, and traditional. Then there's the har gow or De fu steamed shrimp dumpling ($8.99). The shrimp are properly cleaned and not over-tenderized, keeping their natural flavour and crunch. They're cooked just right, encased in a slightly thick but satisfyingly elastic wrapper. The steamed bean curd roll with satay sauce ($7.99) is dense and hearty... half a roll will do. Its filling leans pork-and-cabbage heavy, more like a spring roll in taste, so it's not as exciting flavour-wise but still comforting. For a contrast, the steamed rice noodle roll with fried dough in special style ($7.99). The hot, crunchy fritter wrapped in silky rice noodle is spot-on texturally, though the hoisin and sesame sauces could be thicker. Maybe they're thinned out for easier pouring? The steamed rice noodle roll with BBQ pork ($7.99) is stuffed to the gills with big chunks of meat and nothing else. Pair any rice roll with the congee with preserved egg and pork ($8.99) and you've got a hearty solo meal. The pork's properly seasoned, the preserved egg plentiful, and the texture rich and smooth. For something lighter, go for the dried scallop & seafood dumpling in soup ($8.99). It takes time, but arrives piping hot with a massive dumpling stuffed with shrimp, octopus, scallop, mushrooms, and BBQ pork - generous and satisfying. The deep-fried squid ($9.99) might just be the best I've had: crisp, tender, and barely battered. There's also plenty of it to go around. Say what you will, Tak Fu doesn't skimp on portions. Even their fried rice noodle with beef ($13.99) impresses. Sliced beef, bean sprouts, and onions get a good kiss of wok hay, and those caramelized onion bits add a hit of flavour. A solid, classic version. If you can wait half an hour, end with the steamed milk ($7.99) for dessert. Lightly sweet, perfumed with ginger, it's a silky, nostalgic treat you won't find in many places anymore.

I went with a group of 5 on a Wednesday at 10:30am. There was no wait. The restaurant is big. It…read morelooks like a place for banquets or large groups. It was about 75% full. They no longer offer any size item for the price of small before 11am. Instead, if you place your order before 11am, you get a 20% discount off your bill. You must also pay with cash and at the time of ordering. An automatic 12% service charge is applied. Tea is $2.50 per person. I thought the dim sum items were really good. Not too salty and flavored well. This was also the first time I've seen siu mai served with 5 pieces instead of the usual 4 (ate one before the video) The egg yolk sesame ball was my favorite. Food came out in a timely manner. Staffs were not the kindest and having us pay up front threw me off. However taste wise is very good.

Very fair seafood has been around for a long time, located at finch and Milliken. The parking lot…read moreis pretty ample so usually lots of space. We decided to dine in for a family birthday on this occasion. Service was pretty good, order was taken promptly and deliver correctly, got all dishes in a timely manner. Food: Roasted duck was perfectly cooked with almost all the fat rendered creating a super crispy and crunchy skin. Meat itself was flavorful and tender. Beef cubes with potato and broccoli - the steak cubes were cooked well with a slightly sweet glaze. The potatoes are super tender and also have a nice glaze on top. The broccoli was cooked well though on the firm side. Stir fried snow pea leaves in mushroom sauce was deliciously tender with a savory and salty mushroom sauce. Lobster - fairly typical - good cook but a bit on the small side. Oysters and onions in hotpot. Oysters were cooked well and decently big. Fish slices with stir fried vegetables. The fish was nice and tender with good seasoning and just a hint of spice. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly and season well. Fish soup - this was a nice dish with good fish flavor, tofu, fish pieces and root vegetables. Overall, a pretty good meal for a decent priced restaurant.

Came here over the weekend for dim sum. There's plenty of parking, and they have some specials…read moreavailable as well that they can explain better since it's not explicitly mentioned besides at the entrance. The staff were friendly, and they also have robots helping bring out some of the food. Food overall was okay and pretty standard for dim sum. Nothing really stood out, but nothing was bad either. Some items did take a bit longer than usual to come out, but it wasn't too bad overall.

During Chinese New Year we preorder their poon choi takeout. It came out to $230 ish and we were…read morevery impressed. The portion size was for six people and we definitely had enough to go around. Poon choi is a giant sharing dish with multi layer of ingredients where the top layer has the most expensive ingredients. There were six abalones and lots more sea cucumbers and numerous giant Chinese mushrooms and fish maw. There was also ample chicken, pork belly and duck. The main base layer was Napa cabbage which we enjoyed as usual poon choi have lotus root and radishes. Will prob go with them again next year!

Finally trying this place…read more We went early so there was no lineup. The restaurant is clean and of a good size. We had the before 5pm early special which includes a drink. It really is the full dish at an extra $2 price for the drink. The food came quickly. Chicken Rice Noodle: Had a good wok hay flavour on noodle however, it was lacking a bit on the flavour side. The chicken texture was a little weird. Salt and pepper Squid - needed salt. Nothing special. Beef and veggies rice noodle was bland. Needed more sauce. Overall - food was lacking in flavour and more salt. The drinks were good. Received bean dessert at the end of the meal.

My family's go to Chinese restaurant. We went for a dinner and thankfully we called for…read morereservations. The place was packed on the weekend and there were large parties waiting by the door. The food here is always fresh, just enough saltiness, and good portions. The price you pay is very good compared to other restaurants of the same style and area.