It's not very often that a small business makes a comeback after being closed for a few years, but…read moreformer downtown Halifax resident Kee Heong has brought its dim sum delights to a much different part of the city - Lower Sackville. My wife and I came by for a late-ish lunch on the the weekend, and we were happy to see the restaurant nearly full! It's not a big space, with only marginally more seating than their old location, but it was good to see it being embraced by a diverse clientele. The menu has a few dozen different options, which gave a good amount of variety without being overwhelming. Steamed BBQ pork buns are a dim sum must, as are pan fried pork and chive dumplings, and then we mixed things up a with a few new-to-us dishes. We settle on the steamed ginger dumplings, pan fried taro cakes and the more mysterious sounding "duck egg inside pork balls". It probably isn't the best way to pitch the dish in an appetizing way, but I like all those things, so it was worth a shot! It seems that green tea comes by default here, or our server has really good hearing as we debated getting some or not, so if it's not your thing, you might want to nip that in the bud. It wasn't long before our assortment of plates and steamer baskets were before us. The pan fried dumplings were a sight to behold with beautifully browned bottoms, and they did not disappoint! The crispy side of the wrapper contrasted nicely with tender and juicy interior, dotted with bits of vegetal chives. The dumplings were on the large side for pot stickers, and the grain of the filling was a bit more rustic than Chinese dumplings often are, including the others that we ordered, which we appreciated. Kee Heong's cha siu bao struck all of the right notes with pleasantly doughy and lightly sweet exteriors, and the sweet and savoury interior. There was just the right amount of sauce and filling to get a taste with each bite. The taro cakes were a new one for me, and they would be best described as being similar to a latke or hash brown, as it's another patty of shredded root vegetable. The exterior was good and crisp, although I found the interior to be a bit dry, and it was with these that the lack of sauces at the tables stood out. No soy, black vinegar or chili crisp in sight! The ginger dumplings had the perfect amount of ginger, such that they were quite gingery, but not enough to give you a burning sensation. It was a nice contrast amongst a series of very savoury dishes. Last but not least were the "duck egg inside pork balls". I vaguely knew what to expect, but not 100%, so this dish had an element of mystery to it! The vibe from the menu is very "Chinese Scotch egg", and the composition was in line with that as well, as steamed rice took the place of bread crumbs ensconcing a ball of minced pork. It seemed like it was just the egg yolk inside, but I really enjoyed the mix of egg, meat and rice, the latter of which had a subtle flavour of toasting, similar to the rice in a rice cooker that was on the edges of the pot. Kee Heong is firing on all cylinders since their return, and I hope Lower Sackville appreciates what they've got in this dim sum dispensary.

It would be easy to walk right past this humble little restaurant/bakery and not even know it. But…read moredon't be fooled by its low profile. It's a great little restaurant and a regular stop for my wife and I when we visit Halifax from our home in Lunenburg. Good service, good food and very authentic. Try it. You won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.

they screwed up my orders multiple times . at Least 3 in 2023 …read more They seem to get confused easily with big orders .

Fatayer, fatayer, fatayer! I am addicted to fatayer and this is the best place to get them if you…read morecan't get ahold of your favourite Lebanese baker. These little bundles of delightful dough are stuffed with meat, spinach or feta.. oh man... I am drooling just thinking about them! I have tried some of their sweets and Im not a major fan, but I really just want the dang fatayer anyways!

The food was fantastic. Don't underestimate the real food dishes, some of the best pizza I've ever…read morehad. The waitress was really wonderful. The ambience was way too much. Yes, it looks pretty; however, it is so bright and open concept I think that it could be headache inducing or cause other medical issues. It is good for the classic tourist trap experience but I feel as though you can have similar experiences elsewhere without all of the bright lights.

Had ordered this dessert board from here though Uber a while back and it was great!…read moreChocolate chip cookies and brownies were to die for!/ fruit / mini pancakes n such plus the sauces- definitely something I'd get again!! Must visit in person sometime!

If you have a special event coming up and you do not order from Amanda and Maddy, you are simply…read moremaking the biggest mistake of your life. Starting with the flavours, the selection is simply amazing and you will never go wrong with their orange flavour or their white chocolate and raspberry filling. With that being said, I also had the chocolate, and let me tell you, people were fighting over it, it made me so sad that I didn't order a bigger cake for my guests. Second, the amount of work and effort those two beautiful ladies put into it. From the start, they are amazing at communicating. Any concerns, they reach out to you as soon as they can. You will get a zoom call in which you discuss colours, shapes, etc. and they are extremely helpful bringing you closer to your dream cake. Lastly, the design, oh my god!!!!! No one believed me when I said I got my cake from a bakery in NS. I did not have a simple design and these girlies made my dreams come true. The shape of my cake I didn't want square nor circle, they made me hexagon come true, and if you know anything about rolling fondant on cake, you'll know, that is an annoying shape to roll fondant on, but they made it seamless. The design of my flowers, the colours, the gold detailing I wanted. Everything I wanted, they made come true. You are a fool if you do not choose them.

Spin the wheel of pie! I love it, if you can't decide let your fate be decided by the wheel!…read more Lovely staff, very small little shop. I didn't see much of any seating. But these pies are so worth the stop. We landed with the Chicken Cranberry & Brie- A-freaking-mazing! So good and fresh and warm when we arrived. We ate it right out front and everyone agreed the pastry and filling was perfect! They also sell mini pies, or half pies for half the price if you don't want such a big portion. Got the pulled pork in a mini pie and it had a little spicy hit to it too!

Easy to find via Google maps. Street parking available. Not a busy street. No where really to…read moredine-in. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Chicken brie cranberry was super moist, pie crust was super flakey and tasty. Would have loved a fruit pie with the same crust!

Best "little" Bakery around. I love going here! Delicious bread, rolls and squares. Good service…read morealso!

I'm loving Halifax's eat local renaissance! A host of talented locals are putting forth so many…read moredelicious eats. My new favorite weekend activity is a visit to the Alderney Landing Farmer's Market for a sampling of fresh baked goods and treats. New this year to the Farmer's Market is The Doughnut Stand. Serving up a wide variety of classic and new fusion style doughnuts, The Doughnut Stand offers a delicious, fresh, and local alternative to big chain factory baked goods. They have all the classics from Boston crème, raspberry filled, apple fritter, lemon curd, and maple bacon. The Doughnut Stand also brings an exciting and changing selection of new fusion style doughnuts. So far I've seen Crème egg and mini egg doughnuts for Easter, peanut butter Captain Crunch, carrot cake doughnut, Jalapeño bacon cheddar, and chocolate cherry fritter. You won't find that extreme variety and experimentation anywhere else! Fluffy, light, airly, fresh, and full of flavour I love their doughnuts. To help beat the heat of summer The Doughnut Stand also just released a menu of homemade frozen treats. Popsicles, chocolate dipped bars, and even doughnut ice cream sandwiches filled with Dee Dee's own ice creams. Yes! You heard right, doughnut ice cream sandwiches! The Doughnut Stand is open on Saturdays for the market and other select dates they post on their Facebook pages. They're often at local events nearby or other venues spreading that doughnut-y goodness.

The Alderney Farmer's Market is my favourite Saturday morning place to be. And a Port City Coffee…read morewith a Maple Bacon Doughnut from the Doughnut Stand is my favourite way to start a Saturday morning at the Market. I get a vague sense they do have other doughnuts but I am instantly and always drawn the Maple Bacon. I mean a yeasty doughnut doused in sweet, sticky maple glaze to which crispy, salty nuggets of bacon adhere, I ask you, what else could you ever want? I may try some other flavours but my heart will always belong to the Maple Bacon.

From an ambiance perspective, you wouldn't figure this is someplace that has amazing desserts... as…read morethe appearance from the outside is exactly what it is - a convenience store. However inside you not only find regular convenience items to hit your sweet tooth, but the ice creams, milkshakes and cakes to satisfy any craving. Absolutely loved the cookie dough sundae I had, and my wife loved the hazelnut one she got in a takeout container. Serviced was quick and they made good suggestions based upon our situation. If you are downtown, this is a great place to get some treats - just no eat-in area - so be prepared to take and go.

Great selection of snacks and beverages. We came by twice since it was close to our hotel. We did…read morenot try the dairy bar. Friendly service each time we stopped in. It's a convenience store, so not a place to sit and enjoy your snacks.