All good food , easy parking and its our spot for Chinese food in Nanaimo. Xmas dinner will be…read morethere. Save some shrimp

I've been having an odd craving for buffet Chinese food and kept wanting to try this new place out!…read moreDriftwood is a chain buffet restaurant on Vancouver Island with Nanaimo being it's 4th location. It opened earlier this year and I've heard many great things about it... So here we are! We got here shortly after they opened for lunch on a snowy Sunday. It was half full of people and after we sat down, more people streamed in. A nice spacious seating area. Onto the food! They had a good selection of food, but refilling the items was a bit delayed. Food was fresh and above average quality for buffets, I was surprised. The lunch buffet is $19.95 for ages 13+, and included dim sum. Dim sum was as expected, but not bad for being in a steamer for a long time. I really enjoyed the Singaporean rice noodles, chicken wings, and butter shrimp. Jello was a bit bland, but I like how the portions for dessert are bite-sized, easier to gauge how much I can eat after stuffing myself on the main food items! Overall the food tasted authentic, although a bit salty. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Amazing restaurant with views of the sea. Delicious seafood dishes, green beans, and mapo and lemon…read morepepper tofu. One of the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast, highly recommend you go if visiting for remarkable food and great service.

We were very pleasantly surprised at the Chinese food we had here. Actually it was amazing to find…read morethis quality in Sechelt which is sorely lacking good Asian food except for a few spots. Food that warms the heart!

Not worth it at all, we got green beans and they were super watery and not cooked well and orange…read morechicken which was very over cooked and so vinegary it was almost inedible.

Greeted at door by friendly woman who seated us and looked after us…read more Decor was dated, but clean and serviceable. (We came for the food) The buffet area was well laid out, spacious and very clean. The lunch buffet had all our favourites and more. Everything was fresh and plentiful, with much more variety than we expected, and even dessert of fruits, ice-cream, Bars and cake. We all had a great meal and will go back.

Unique Slow rise bakery is located near shanon fall area and we can overlook a part of shanon fall…read moreat their patio. It was a nice weather and decided to drop by. What we got: Shrimp dumpling, Pineapple bun with butter and Matcha strawberry cream. Shrimp dumpling was ok. Pineapple bun was also ok, too. Matcha strawberry require more refinement. No flavor and strawberry cream form was not impressive. I really enjoyed the view from patio which is hightlight. It is a nice spot to relax and enjoy scenery.

I was surprised to find Hong Kong style dim sum and eats in Squamish! The filling was a bit lacking…read morein the mushroom dumplings and the jellyfish salad was also quite a small portion. Everything else was on par. It's not comparable to the top dim sum places you'd find in Vancouver/Richmond but really good for Squamish! The drinks were a bit hit or miss as well-- the strawberry matcha latte pictured here barely has any strawberry. Maybe a quality control thing. The views more than make up for everything though. I come back once a month.

Food always good , food always plenty, service always great , small quant and clean . Always happy…read morewith service and food

horrible food. horrible serve. rude and deceiving. Order is wrong and they won't change it. So…read moremuch attitude. Four dishes and 80 dollars. Please don't order here. I wasted my time energy and money giving this business a shot. Descriptions are not accurate and when you get protein that you don't eat they shrug their shoulder like it's not their problem. Why not tell me there is chicken or pork or beef in the dish ? Why not try to fix it. I now have no dinner and I'm frustrated in the behaviour of this sad excuse of a restaurant.

Four stars - Good…read more We went here for dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant is in a great location with lots of parking nearby. The restaurant is below a club, so it was quite loud at times. That did not bother us, but I can imagine that would be frustrating for others. If that would bother you, I would recommend going earlier in the evening before the club opens. Our server was friendly and checked in on us periodically. We got the edamame, BBQ pork bao, and chicken pad Thai. The food was really good; it was fresh and hot. I was so hungry that I forgot to take pictures. We would go here again!

We were looking for a place to have lunch since our original option was 21+ only. Walking along we…read morecame across Soho Bellingham, which looks unassuming from the outside, and really good on the inside. It was past the usual lunch time and we were the only table. We got Shrimp Shu Mai, Chicken Pad Thai, Chicken Pad See Ew, and Basil Chicken Rice. We loved everything we ordered, everything was fresh and cooked well. The Chicken Pad See Ew and Basil Chicken Rice were standout items. Will definitely come back for them. The service was great, she gave us a free dessert at the end, loved the passion fruit in the dessert.

Located inside Henderson Place. There's plenty of free parking and some spots reserved just for Lee…read moreGarden patrons on the 2nd level of the parkade. I went for dim sum with my family and enjoyed the elegant setting. Service was friendly, but they were a bit short-staffed and we waited a bit for a tea/hot water refill. The food is fresh and droolworthy. We ordered a variety of dim sum dishes to share and I loved their plump crystal prawn dumplings and cuttlefish. We also ordered 2 noodle dishes: Singapore style vermicelli and pan fried crystal noodles with bbq pork & shrimp.

Tip: make reservation over the phone!…read more My family always come here on Christmas day it like our tradition. And every years it's PACKED so reservations is a must! Despite the craziness/ how busy it was. The food came out really good and in a timely manner! Our dishes came out hot. Things that we deep fried came out crunchy! Tea/ hot water was always refilled. In the Coquitlam area we tried all the.dim sum places but we always come back to Lee Garden.

So mum wanted to show her appreciation for being her chauffeur taking her around to the doctors…read more She took me out for dimsum and with it being in Richmond there is a plethora of choices. She wanted to go to Kirin. Plenty of parking in the mall. Hostess greeted and seated us promptly. Restaurant was busy but not crazy. This was at 10am on a Thursday. Waiters were attentive. Usual table service was in place. Took our order and food came out at acceptable pace. When we were done, they politely boxed up the leftovers and we paid our bill. So service was on point. The food we ordered came out hot. The staples that I order to test was hargow, suimai and pai gwut(spareribs). All 3 dishes in general were good.....the hargow could have used an extra minute or 2 in the steamer. The suimai was very good. I tasted every ingredient in this dish. Usually it is just a complete mix and you can't discern the different flavors. They tried something different with the cheongfun by adding pieces of Chinese donut to the roll. I personally think it didn't add much to the dish, taste or texture wise. I did like the pea shoots with shrimp. I think it is a good combo. All in all a good dimsum. I also noticed they did not charge us a tea service. The cost of the food is comparable with other restaurants at this level. Yes come on a date or impress business clients/boss or family celebrations.

I have many Chinese friends in Vancouver, and my last visit to Kirin Richmond was in July 2024…read more This time, it was my birthday, and my friends insisted on treating me to Kirin Richmond once again. On a typical Sunday evening, the restaurant is usually fully occupied, but my friend had thoughtfully made a reservation a week in advance, so our table for five was ready upon arrival. As always, the restaurant was clean and well maintained, with good airflow thanks to the wide-open front entrance facing the parkade. The front desk receptionist greeted us cordially, and we were escorted to a cozy table in a comfortable location -- not too close to the washrooms, which I appreciated. Our meal began with the Kirin Special Assorted Cold Appetizer, followed by Crab Meat, Dried Scallops, and Fish Maw Soup. The soup arrived piping hot and was delicious, with a generous portion that could easily have served eight people. We also enjoyed Pea Tips Braised with Bean Curd and Assorted Mushrooms in Consommé, Marinated Free-Range Crispy Skin Chicken, Fillet of Cod Sautéed with Seasonal Vegetables, and Live Crab in Consommé with Ginger and Green Onion, served with E-fu Noodles. Overall, the quality and taste of every entrée were excellent. Service was top-notch -- tea and hot water were refilled constantly, bones and used plates were replaced promptly, and the servers were friendly and engaging throughout the evening. My friend and his family have apparently been regulars at this location for over two decades, which likely contributed to the exceptional attentiveness we received. However, one aspect of the experience genuinely disturbed me. All servers, including the captains, continued to wear masks at all times. While this practice was understandable two years ago, now -- five years after the onset of the pandemic, with COVID-19 managed similarly to other seasonal respiratory illnesses -- the continued universal masking in a fine-dining environment feels unnecessary and detracts from the overall guest experience. Fine dining, in my view as an avid foodie, is built on human connection, hospitality, and personal interaction. Masks create a more impersonal, almost clinical atmosphere. In a well-ventilated space like this, the environmental risk does not seem to justify the visual and social trade-off. Rather than providing reassurance, the persistent masking may unintentionally signal that the environment is unsafe or that management is out of step with current provincial health guidelines, where masking is now a personal choice rather than a mandate. Final verdict: Food & Service: 5/5 Ambience: 2/5 Overall: 3/5 -- as the current aesthetic feels more like a relic of 2020 than a leader in 2026 hospitality.

Reservation Only restaurant…read more Unable to accommodate walk ins for a party of 4 on a Sunday at noon. I recommend calling before heading there if you do not have a reservation.

One of the best overall dim sum restaurant in Vancouver…read more It is Michelin Guide recommended- inspector favorite for good value Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Parking: free 2 hr shared parking garage w wholefood. Validate in the restaurant by the host when you check in by punch in your plate number. We walked 23minutes from jw parq Marriott hotel since no rain today. Fresh air and more room for your tummy. I made a reservation yesterday via their website for today lunch at 11:30. We got there early at 11am, they sat us right away. Yesterday which was Sunday the line wrapped around the building, so crazy. Restroom: men and women restrooms. They have small tables for 4 as well as table for 10, and also private room. We ordered: Chicken feet Bbq pork bun with crispy layer Chill tofu w preserved eggs and pork floss Minced pork congee w preserved egg Pan fried squash cake w red bean filling Crispy prawn rice roll Stir fry pea shoots with garlic Crystantimun tea Overall food is very good. Service is fast and friendly people. Will definitely come back for more.

Bayview is great because it's consistent. If you want classic Chinese take out food I recommend…read moregetting combo B and/or D. We usually order both and it feeds our family of four! Service is always fast and everyone is nice. Sitting in is also enjoyable as there's room for big parties!

I'd legitimately rather starve. Let me rot under a bridge. This food was abysmal and I wouldn't…read moreeven bring it home to my dog. And I don't even have a dog and I wouldn't even dare. Big portions. Dry. Zero flavor. Lackluster service. Health code violations; flies everywhere. And the random piece of corn in my corn-free meal tells you everything about the kitchen. I ignored other reviews but I can't imagine a world in which stale McDonald's 3 months beyond it's expiration date wouldn't be a better choice.