My friend and i decided to go for dimsum. Lucky we decided to make reservation ahead of time because this restaurant was very busy when we went. Likely because they arent many pusha-carts dimsum restaurant in metro vancouver anymore Service was decent, typical chinese dimsum restaurant. We ordered a few of the must-have dimsum. Shrimp dumplings, shrimp and corn dumplings, bbq pork buns, bbq pork steamed rice rolls and egg tarts. My favorite was the steamed rice rolls, very smooth and well made. The shell of the egg tarts was flakey and the egg filling was flavorful as well. recommend read more

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One of the worst Dim Sum's we've ever had. Even the worse Dim Sum in L.A. beats this place. They were out of a lot of items such as all the rice roll dishes, which are classics when it comes to Dim Sum, so we were disappointed by this. We ended up getting ... 1. Soy Sauce Chow Mein (3/5) OK dish - nothing special at all. The noodles were a bit over-cooked and the sauce was on the saltier side. 2. Deep Fried Chicken Wings (1/5) These chicken wings tasted old; it had that stinky chicken flavor to it. Do not get; it's not worth even a cent. 3. Pork Ribs in Black Bean Sauce (4/5) One of the better dishes here. At least the flavor was on par with the traditional pork rib in black bean sauce flavor. The pork was tender. 4. Bean Curd Roll in Oyster Sauce (1.5/5) Another meh dish. The bean curd had a tap water taste to it, which is not normal for bean curds. The texture was fine though. 5. Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce (1/5) Pretty subpar - the chicken feet were soggy and the black bean sauce lacked flavor 6. Sticky Rice Roll (4/5) A unique dish to this place as I have not seen at any other dim sum places have this. It's basically a steamed bun stuffed with sticky rice, then cut into slices. It's quite filling as it is carbs within carbs. The flavor was good though. You get that steamed bun flavor with the sticky rice bamboo/lotus flavor. 7. Boiled Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce (3.5/5) Standard Chinese Broccoli dish that was nothing special. The broccoli was at least fresh and the stems were crunchy. Wish they had put more oyster sauce on it though. 8. Steamed Pork Dumpling (1/5) Oh my disaster - the worst of the worst. The dumpling skin was thick, dry, and falls apart way too easily. The pork was "stinky" like poor-quality pork meat was used. It also was not juicy, which is what you'd expect from a good steamed pork dumpling. Service is your typical "Asian" service, so don't expect high-quality hospitality service. The restaurant was also quite filthy. The carpet was visibly worn, stained and gave off an off-putting "old oil and dirty carpet" smell to the air, which you can smell as soon as you walk in. The restrooms were dirty. Toilet paper was found all over the floor and there was pee all over the toilet seats. Gross, gross, gross. I'd say it's a health hazard eating at this place. read more

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Really nice customer service! They have a side entrance to grab a daily lunch special which is affordable and large portion. A vegetarian and meat option available. Not bad! The restaurant was large and packed with guests mid afternoon. I will go back to try the full Menu ! read more

Continental Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Visited here to dine on dim sum and was not disappointed! I ordered the two course peking duck for two and the portions were very generous. The first course--duck and pancakes--was nicely prepared and the duck was deboned which made the experience very enjoyable and effortless. The second course--stir fried duck with vegetables and lettuce wraps--is not on that I've tried before but it tasted great! The only downside was there was too much food I couldn't take home. The interior is a classic banquet hall style you come to expect from dim sum restaurants, but the service from the staff was unmatched. Servers were quick to refill water and buss the table to clear off finished dishes to make room for dishes coming out of the kitchen. read more

Got seated fast. Food was standard dim sum, I liked the portion sizes. Service was good and we were presented with a lot of options quickly. We were able to eat and pay within 40 minutes. I liked the fast paced business of the restaurant. read more

One of the few cart dim sums left, service was a little slow. The food was average. The staff were friendly read more

Continental Seafood Restaurant - Chicken feet, honeycomb tripe, xiu mai, steamed bean curd - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Lunar New Year and the year of the Fire Horse calls for an update to this dim sum restaurant as it is not only known as the restaurant with traditional dim sum cart trolleys. Continental is also now famously known as the restaurant that Prime Minister Mark Carney visited in lunar new year of 2026 to hand out red envelopes to the diners. Carney's visit may have further boosted their business as there was a lineup before 10am on the following Sunday and the line up/wait for a table started way before noon. Service was efficient and has been consistently good over the recent past years. Food-wise, the dim sum items here are authentic and it's a decent dim sum spot in the Richmond Cambie area. Being in North America, our city of Vancouver is very privileged to be able to enjoy some of the finest Chinese cuisine. With numerous dim sum options in Richmond, it sometimes just comes down to personal preference on where one goes for dim sum. IMO, Continental does a great job in their niche of offering a fun dim sum trolley experience paired with excellent service and I appreciate that this place offers solid dim sum dishes with no frills. Ambiance is excellent for hosting traditional Chinese banquet dinners and for large gatherings with its spacious interior. In fact, many Asian associations and Chinese businesses choose this venue for their group events. Overall, I recommend this restaurant for large group bookings, special banquet events, dim sum lunch for business associates and even for takeout meals. Pro: Spacious event venue with huge dance floor and bright vibes! Free parking in the plaza parking lot. read more

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One of the best dim sum places in Richmond, and one of the last that still has carts! It's always packed here on weekends and expect to wait 15-30 mins for a table during peak weekend times. There's always the usual favorites if you know your dim sum, and the carts let you see and smell everything if you're a dim sum rookie! You know the place is great from the crowded lobby and the satisfied smiling faces when they leave their table! read more

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Very good dim sum near the airport in Vancouver. Went with friends from the area who had been before. The sui mai were plump and large, with great flavor. The har gow were also delicious and juicy. We ordered a variety of other items and a noodle dish. We devoured everything. Service was prompt and professional, and occasionally friendly! Tea was replenished often. World Cup soccer was on and the game was local and projected on a huge screen so the vibe was soccer, soccer, soccer. Great fun and fair prices. I would definitely go again when in the neighborhood. read more

Chicken feet - not bad - very standard chicken feet flavours and texture Ham sui gok (fried pork ball) - very crispy on the inside. Strong five spice flavour inside. Lots of filling Siu mai (steamed pork dumplings) - the yellow skin was broken already when we picked it up. Lots of pork a little of shrimp (which is okay) - flavour was it was okay Shrimp toast - crispy and served piping hot. Lots of shrimp. A bit too oily for me Egg tart - flaky on the outside. The egg flavour could be a bit more fragrant but it was pretty smooth Service - fast Tea costs $1.75 per person even on the weekday Overall a decent option on the outskirts of the main area in Richmond. HUGE Hall available. Weekends can have a huge line read more

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4.3/5 Whenever in Vancouver/richmond, dimsum is a must. I always try some place different on the hunt for the best place. This trip we tried continental. Ambiance - This location is located in a strip mall. Very unassuming from the outside, but when you walk in it's like you've entered a GIANT high energy restaurant that you would never expect. Very nice and traditional Chinese style with a bar as soon as you walk in so there are drinks! Service - This is why we chose this place. They are the first dim sum restaurant I've found since 2020 that still does dim sum carts! This has always been a missed part of the dim sum experience. Having a cart come around and loading up on all the options you want before they move on, having them try to drop plates on your table lol I missed that. Overall service was actually good as well, if we needed something they were on it right away, the only time we felt the wait was long was when waiting for the check and wanting to pay. Food - Great dimsum. Idk if it tastes better cause it comes off the cart but we enjoyed everything. Their "footballs" were probably some of the best I've had. Egg tarts were a little soggy but still good. Only issue with the food were the sauces. This was the first dim sum restaurant I've been to without soy sauce, vinegar and chili oil on the table, we had to ask for it and it was all very small portions and they didn't have traditional chili oil with the chilis and everything. It was a strained chili oil. We had to ask for a side of the sweet mayo with our fried shrimp balls. Ask for sauce for shrimp rolls. The sauce they served with the Chinese broccoli was bitter when it's always had a savory sweetness at other locations. Literally all the sauces had some issue but other than that, food was solid. If you want a traditional dim sum experience complete with dim sum carts. This is a must visit! read more

Continental Seafood Restaurant - Assortment of dim sum - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We went here on a Sunday lunch around 12:30pm. This is a gigantic restaurant with a large parking lot but the demand is also very high, so expect to find a lot of difficulty in parking and expect wait times. We waited about 10 minutes for the table. This dim sum spot stands out as one of the few restaurants left that offer push cart style dim sum, as a lot of restaurants now do paper ordering system. We got the usuals like har gow, siu mai, etc. I love the har gow here as there is generous portions of fresh shrimp, and the siu mai is 2nd best I've had in the Richmond / Vancouver area. The chicken feet is larger than the typical, and well spiced. The egg tart was flaky and buttery. The shrimp egg rolls were almost entirely shrimp - love it. The sticky rice is pretty good - generous amounts of pork inside. The beef noodle rolls have the al dente texture but still steamed and soft. The dim sum here is definitely above average. Dim sum prices are on the higher end here, as we somehow ended up spending 50 CAD a person or more, in comparison to other dim sum spots where that number is 30% less for similar amounts of food. The quality is comparable but I'd go to the other ones for value if I don't care for push cart experience. read more

Continental Seafood Restaurant - Shrimp egg roll, beef rice roll - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I went to this dim sum restaurant with my friends. It has a very traditional setting - the dim sum carts. They offer a variety of dim sum and serve from the cart. We ordered around 10 dishes of dim sum for 5 people. The portion was fair. The tofu desserts was great. In general the quality was good. The parking lot has time restriction. Better to park in the 1-hr lot to avoid ticket. read more

Continental Seafood Restaurant - Dim sum cart - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

A long awaited visit with my friend from Winnipeg finally happened yesterday, and the first thing on our activity of events was to get Dim Sum in Richmond served on carts and steam carts! We knew it would be a busy time, like around 10:30 in the morning, and the restaurant was PACKED with a lineup of people waiting to be seated. We lucked out - a table for two, with no advance reservations. We were shown to a table immediately! The selection of food offered and gladly accepted was wide, flavourful, and served by the best service staff I've ever encountered. We ate like prince's, reminisced about old times and got updated on current times. The facility is very large, and the bustling noise of the service and the patrons only added to the excitement of eating there! Great restaurant, and most reviews that I read in preparation for our visit didn't disappoint us. read more

We stumbled upon this dim sum restaurant in Richmond, Canada because they were able to seat our large group of 9 right away on a Saturday morning at 11am. They had all the staple dim sum items which we ordered. The flavor was quite bland and did not come out hot. I don't think any of the items had steam. Continental Seafood Restaurant is your middle of the road dim sum spot. read more

Continental Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This is one of the last dimsum restaurants with push carts! Great vibes and good dimsum

Came here for Sunday brunch after being recommended by multiple people and it did not disappoint. The initial flow of dimsum carts were good but it dropped considerably afterwards. My partner has been on the lookout for some of her favorite items like chicken feet and they went everywhere but our area. But after asking the staff, Jessie Zou and an older gentleman (manager?), they were so prompt and helpful in getting the dishes we want. The items were pretty big and tasty. The staff were all nice as well. The flow in our area improved considerably and we were stuffed. We will definitely come back here again! read more

Been a while since having dim sum and recently went for a father's day gathering. Even with a reservation at 9:30am, didn't get a table until 10am which is common for busy restaurants. Dim sum is still rolled around on carts and sometime need to chase after one with your paper to grab a dish before it runs out. Had all the standard and staples like har gow, sui mai, buns and cheung fun. The parking lot is large, but only spots along the edge are for longer parking. Most of the spots in the middle are 30 minutes timed. read more

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My friend just had to try this restaurant because Mark Carney went there, and it was all over the internet. So off we go to get some dim sum on a weekend. First off, the place was huge! It can probably seat around 200. There was a giant LED wall on one side, so the place has probably hosted a lot of events. We weren't sure how to order at first, until these ladies came to our table, each pushing their own carts with different plates of dim sum. However, a lot of times, we didn't know what they were offering us, as most of them don't speak English that well. The food was pretty decent, and there were a lot of options, but nothing exceptional. I particularly liked the siu mai and the fried rice we ordered (I forgot which one it was). read more

One of the few places that still does dim sum carts nowadays. We came on our most recent trip to BC and we reserved ahead of time at 1 PM which was the right call since there was still very much a wait even later during lunch. I liked the ambience and the space as well as the presence of dim sum carts which are all so rare now. The best items here are definitely the chicken feet and honeycomb tripe. The dumpling items were just okay and comparable to most other dim sum places. read more

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Very good selections for dim sum. They have good portions of shu mai, har gaw and so on. Each portion is very well balanced with a good amount of shrimp and meat. Great service by the staff to keep things rolling. Spacious dining. Area and clean. read more

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Great place for large family dinners. Friendly staff and delicious food. We ordered the banquet style dinner and it takes all the guess work out of trying to order things that everyone will eat. read more

We made a reservation a month ahead and we came beforehand. They are not honoring the reservation time at all we waited for 30-40 mins to be seated. We have old people in our group and it's just a zoo here. If u can't honor reservations, don't take reservations. It's not ok. Food wise, the 炸两 was soggy, the beef ball, hargow and siumai were good as always, chasiu rice is good and delicious and beef organs r very good. Tofu dessert was good but gingery. We sat near the big stage, few carts never came to us, we had to beg to get a menu, struggle to get water refilled, and had to order dimsum from the menu and continue asking and asking for those. Has been a frequent here and it has never been so freakin chaotic as now. Will prob not go again. read more

Continental Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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3.4 stars. The restaurant is located in a plaza with outdoor parking. If you arrive early, there's plenty of parking, but it gets quite packed by 11am or noon. It's nice to see the dim sum served in carts. It seems like everyone tends to order more food when they can see the dishes. Overall, the food tasted good, with a few hits and misses. The prices seemed cheaper than other dim sum restaurants. We had 12 dishes, with 4 of it being kitchen items, and the total was around $130 CAD before tip. The restaurant is a big, open space, like a large banquet hall, with a few carts moving up and down the aisles. read more

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Continental Seafood Restaurant is a traditional dim sum spot giving the 70s to 80s old Hong Kong vibes. It seems rare to find restaurants with dim sum carts in Vancouver, and Continental still serves its dim sum on trolleys to keep their food fresh and hot. We were very satisfied with their savory and sweet dim sum. Highly recommend Pork Shrimp Parsley Dumpling--generous amount of jumbo shrimps and minced pork wrapped in siu mai wrapper. The Deep Fried Taro Pastry was stuffed with mashed taro and pork in a thin crispy breaded crust. For dessert, we got egg tarts and black sesame pudding. We enjoyed the pudding as it was lightly sweetened, with a nutty black sesame layer and a milk pudding layer. read more

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We were glad this restaurant opened early so we could get some food right after landing in Vancouver. This was one of the handful of dim sum places that actually still rolled carts around the restaurant. Most disappeared after the pandemic. Of course the pluses of the carts were getting to see all offerings and making on the spot decisions. The negative was just the waiting for the cart that had what we were craving. We chose our standard dim sums and while the hunger was addressed we just didn't fully feel satisfied. The taste and use of slightly thicker wrappers resulted in just an average enjoyment for our lunch. Tops for us were: Chives dumplings were completely filled with shrimp and chives and nicely crisp pan fried. Probably the best ratio of filling to date. Siu mai was juicy and best tasting of all. The rest were a little disappointing: The fried taro was cold. The haw gau, bean curd and shrimp rolls were a little bland in flavors. Choice of tea was delivered but we had to ask separately for glasses of water. Check was closed out at the table. read more

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This is our go to cart Dimsum spot whenever we're in town. It is in a plaza with a few other stores and despite having a large parking lot, the lot gets full pretty easily so make sure to plan ahead as well as make a reservation if you have a bigger party. They're almost always busy on the weekends I've gone here and with that, the carts are actively always coming by asking if you want the food items they have on their carts. A lot of the food is very delicious and has that comforting flavor you expect as if it's homemade. There are some items that I would say could use a bit more flavor but nothing from here has ever disappointed me enough to write about it. Definitely would be my go to spot more frequently if I actually lived closer to here. read more

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Old school dim sum establishment with carts in the heart of Richmond. It is located in a strip mall so plenty of free parking, which is always a plus. The room is large with high ceilings and plenty of natural light with the large windows across one side of the establishment. We came just after 11 am on a weekday and there was no line up. We ordered several dishes...and most were quite good. I was not a fan of the schezwan green beans or the salt and pepper squid. I found the beans were a little undercooked and soggy (not crispy) and the squid was overly breaded. I did enjoy seeing the carts coming around and the service was pretty good. It was a positive food experience and happy to recommend Continental Seafood Restaurant for dim sum. read more

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I enjoyed the har gow (shrimp dumpling), bean curd, and salted egg yolk custard bun. Affordable. Service quick and efficient. I asked for extra chili. She said "only when you're done" with the chili we had on our plate. That's fair. Authentic. read more

This place is always busy so make sure you have reso. If you prefer the pushing carts with the items, this is one of the few restaurants left that offer this service. Their durian mochi is not as good as Kirin's but their warm ginger syrup tofu is my favorite. They much so variety its great to come with a big party so you can try different items. Parking is complimentary for an hour in the plaza. read more

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It is your standard dim sum place. The dishes came out quick and freshly cooked. Plenty of parking when it's not peak time . The service was great ( as we went around 4pm ) - the restaurant ambiance was again, standard. I've had better dim sum but I've got no negatives about this place. read more

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I didn't think there was any more than one restaurant left in Vancouver where you could see people pushing dim sum on carts but I stand corrected. Continental Seafood Restaurant in Richmond is the second restaurant we've been to now where you can get dim sum from one of those carts. This one was much better than the one we went to last year. Quality of the food was better and the service was much better too. This is definitely going down on my list of favourite dim sum restaurants within Greater Vancouver! Service: Good Parking: Free Location: 11700 Cambie Rd., Richmond, BC read more

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My wife and I love this place. We've been coming for years and are never disappointed in the food! It costs a bit more but we think it's worth it!! The variety is great and they serve the food from a cart. Great dim-sum experience read more

Dimsum cart in Richmond BC. Good Food. Ambiance was a bot crowdy but it shows food is good. read more

The service is not great and food is not worth the price. We went there on 12/21/25 for Chinese celebration and right before the holidays. There was a lot of people, lively place, and everyone enjoying their meals. Unfortunately, we were stuck with an assistant manager who was in a foul mood, didn't know what type of red wine the restaurant had, all serious and he didn't smile...so that was too bad. We ordered a special soup and a 2 pound lobster, with other goodies. He didn't show us the live lobster before cooking which made us question the freshness. Then when we paid for the $600 bill and tipped (15%) he did not even say "Thank you". Won't ever go back...there are so many other better quality and customer service-oriented restaurants in Vancouver. read more

I'm no dim sum expert but the lunch offerings were very good. The har gau (?!) was delicious and warm. The beef balls were tasty and had lots of collagen, if that's your preference. Shrimp(crab?) balls were also very good. The highlight for us were the greens (guy lan?), couldn't get enough. The pork buns were okay but a bit sweet for me, although that's probably how they are usually served. read more

The restaurant is very popular so the wait line was 45 minutes or so. The food was great and very authentic Cantonese style. The food was delivered by carts just like in China. The price is very reasonable as well. The dining hall is well lit and decorated. Will come back in future definitely. read more

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One of the worst take out places I've ever experienced. They will prey on the fact you're not Chinese-literate. The sign said 15$/lb for roasted pork but they charged me 60$ for 2lbs. This is on top of the worst pieces I've ever seen. Cheap cuts with 80% fat that no one would even feed their dogs out of fear of them getting heart disease. Whether it's racism or them being the cheapest disgraces to humanity, I recommend against ordering food from here. Take your business elsewhere and save yourself from obesity. read more

Continental Seafood Restaurant - Roasted pork - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Wide selection of dim sum . Fast service since it's cart/trolley style, ladies with carts move around . Restaurant is a big place, great for big groups , parties and events read more

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The food is great. This is one of my favorite dimsum place. The only downside is the far location from where I live. The deep fried taro is pretty standard, but the size is larger than what I would get in other dimsum place. My favorite is the bun because it's quite unique. The rice roll is good too. I like how the layer is not too thick. The rest of the dimsum is great too! Overall, it's a satisfying meal. read more

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