Came here on a weekend around 11:00 AM and had no trouble getting a table. We only found out after arriving that they offer special pricing for orders placed before 11:00 AM, so unfortunately we just missed it. Overall, the food was good and comparable to other dim sum restaurants in the area. Nothing particularly stood out, but everything was solid. The restaurant was comfortable and not overly crowded, so a convenient place to have a conversation with friends. read more

Crown Prince Fine Dining & Banquet - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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After a hiatus several years long, we've finally returned for dimsum! It was excellent! They have a few unique offerings like the beef rice noodle roll with truffle and shrimp dumplings with sea cucumber. The menu didn't seem as extensive as other restaurants but there's enough to choose from. Keep in mind there are more options after 11am. Regular shrimp dumplings (har gow) were massive. We were quite satisfied after our meal. We definitely over-ordered. The tofu dessert was silky smooth topped with the ginger infused syrup. What a delicious dessert. Service wasn't as abrupt as other places. I might've seen a smile or two. The decor is opulent, if not excessive. It was reminiscent of French Renaissance. But hey, if this is what they're going for then they've achieved it. There are no special prices here. Be prepared to pay up. read more

Crown Prince Fine Dining & Banquet - Not the greatest photo but the beef and truffle rice noodle rolls tasted real good. - Dim Sum Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Dishonest business. Tried to charge us twice for the same meal. Will NOT be returning. Service and food were fine until it was time to pay. We went later for dim sum lunch and they wanted to clear the bill before we had finished eating, which was fine. But while I was fidgeting with the credit card terminal to pay, the man in the suit (usually floor manager level) who had brought us the bill secretly told another person from our party to pay cash and silently walked back to the cash counter to get change. I was about to tap my card to process the payment until I was told that cash was already collected. I'm not sure what prompted the man to collect cash when I was already ready to pay with card. If they do not like customers paying with card, they should put that in clear writing. Very disappointed in the service and disrespect. read more

Upon doing a search for the nearest dim sum restaurants to where we were staying in the North York neighborhood of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Crown Prince Fine Dining & Banquet in the New World Plaza came up as the highest rated business. As indicated by its name, the setup was a large banquet room with white tablecloths, red seat covers, and fancy interior decor. In the lobby were art pieces of the Roman era instead of something with Asian heritage. The venue could seat at least 200+ customers. Instead of push carts, which would have been conducive in this setting, order sheets were placed at each table. Someone in the group would mark off the desired items and then hand the paper to a waitstaff member for processing. Dishes were then brought out from the kitchen on serving trays until everything was marked off as delivered. For lunch, this was what we selected... * Seafood and Pork Dumplings (Siu Mai) * Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow) * Steamed Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Dried Scallop * Deep Fried Taro Dumplings * Pan Fried Turnip Cake * Steamed BBQ Pork Rice Noodle Roll The size of each of the steamed dumplings was remarkably large, especially for the price which was less than $5 USD per order. With four pieces inside the respective bamboo steamer, the quality and value of the Siu Mai and Har Gow were excellent. The rice noodles used to make the BBQ pork roll weren't as soft and smooth as we had hoped. That is usually one of the litmus tests when gauging the dim sum quality at a restaurant. The other three items were standard in taste and portion. Even at the end of the peak lunch hours which was when we dined, the place was nearly at 100 percent capacity. For Crown Prince Fine Dining & Banquet to be this busy was a sign that they were providing a positive dining experience. I concurred with another reviewer that mentioned the lack of pricing transparency. The menu choices were categorized into S/M/L/XL, however there was no key to translate how much each serving size cost. We still enjoyed our meal and thought it was at a four star level. read more

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Food is good but the place felt a little old school and dirty. I've been here before years ago but haven't been back for a while. Upon entering, you get hit with some old school decor vibes. it very red and gold in here. Before getting started on the food I went to the washroom which I felt was very dirty and unkept. Even on the way there/ the little wallway. Their chairs and tables also just felt very old and dated, perhaps could benefit from a refresh. The saving factor here is their food. I think the food was quite decent, with your classics of rice rolls, chicken feet, shrimp har gows, siu mais and more. Service was okay, nothing special but also nothing to complain about. Seemed like there were mostly locals/ regulars that dine there. Overall, thought this place was okay since the food is good but the vibes were not it for me. read more

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Been here over 20 times and this review is based on most recent visit. Food is still by far one of the best in Scarborough. For four people we spent $35 each so cost is reasonable. Larger number of dishes than most places Service used to be 3/5 but this time would be 2/5. Server asked if we wanted an item and if said no, refused to serve us. Also takes forever to flag down someone to make additional requests Atmosphere is very nice. Nice decor with some light music and noise is not super loud but not super quiet Would recommend this place for dim sum though read more

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I haven't been to this place for several years now after moving out of the area. Just tried their dim sum again recently. They were busy as usual and decent as usual. Their BBQ pork bun, BBQ pork pastry, super big shrimp dumplings, deep fried shrimp rolls, deep fried tofu and mango puddings were all very tasty. I could hardly find any dish that was not good. The average price per person now is around $30. read more

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We came here around 11:30AM on Family Day - our mistake - it seemed to be the busiest time of day, and we weren't seated until around 1:15PM. The waiting process seemed somewhat organized (ask for a number and you'll be slotted in sequence), but the hostess was also helping with the wait staff, so her focus wasn't always at front of house. Service was quite fast once we sat down. I particularly enjoyed their steamed dumplings and beef ribs. For four people, we spent around $120, which is reasonable for dim sum. The decor is interestingly grandiose, with large chandeliers and paintings lining each wall. I can see why this restaurant is so popular. Would potentially return to try their dinner menu (but definitely with a reservation). read more

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Really excellent place for group dinner. The decor inside is quite over the top with pictures of Napoleon on two walls, Corinthian columns in the interior and chandeliers. Th wait staff was super attentive as well ... multiple instances of tea pouring even when we had the teapots at the table. The Peking duck was super solid, with some crunchy bits that you can put in the wrapper. The duck was cooked nicely and they also provide the duck meat and bones with a yam potato. The pumpkin seafood soup was nice; the seafood was not too tough. The lamb pot was cooked over a flame provided. The lamb pieces were succulent and accompanied by dried tofu skin with other types of accompaniments like green onion and a very flavorful broth. The lobster was really interesting; it was cooked with salty egg covering the lobster pieces and shells. In addition to providing a unique flavor, it allowed the lobster to not get overcooked. The cook on the lobster was perfect. Also really interesting was the stir fried cuttlefish and dried squid. The textures on these were really nice as well. I also appreciate that this issue was a tad spicier than many of the others. The scallops were nicely cooked, accompanied by a medley of vegetables. They were also thick as well which was much appreciated. The goose palm [feet] were really tender and doused in a gentle sauce that allowed the texture of the feet to shine. The running chicken soaked in a dried scallop brine was particularly flavorful. The meat was tender all around and the skin had nice coloration. The bok choy hearts were more ordinary but they worked well to balance out the complexity of the rest of the meal. The braised egg flat noodle was perhaps too ordinary ... the ginger and scallion flavor could have come out a bit more. The mango jello dessert, the sesame cookie, and the pumpkin sago soup were all nice sweets to end the meal. read more

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Came here for weekend brunch. Tried a few dim sum items. The Steamed Bun with Custard & Egg Yolk was still my go-to choice here. Not only did the egg yolk add a pinch of saltiness to the custard, enriching the flavour, but the filling was abundant. It was so satisfying just looking at the filling pop right out of the bun when splitting it. Har Gow (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings) and Siu Mai (Seafood & Pork Dumplings) were great too. There was a generous amount of meat in each of the items. The steamed BBQ Pork Rice Roll had a lot of pork inside, wrapped with a thin and soft rice sheet. The sauce was the cherry on the cake. Steamed Chicken Feet were good too; the chicken feet were jellied and tasted sweet. It would be even nicer if they were less greasy. We also tried the Char Siu (BBQ Pork) plate. The pork was well-roasted, paired with sweet beans on the side. I highly recommend ordering this separate dish. The place was spacious, well-suited for wedding receptions. The interior was adorned with royal-style decor, delicate dishware indicating a Hong Kong-British style. Service was a bit better than other Cantonese restaurants. One thing a bit disappointing was that they never got back to me about my lost cap - I left it on the seat but they claimed they never found it. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 3/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.5/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 2.5/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 ($30-40 per person) read more

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The dim sum was pretty good. I've been here a few times and I haven't really had any complaints. They have all the standard items too and a few specials. Everything is as you would expect from a dim sum restaurant and maybe on the upper end of good. One thing of note is their hot sauce is a bit watery but still not bad tasting. I wish they would bring back their out door seating though. It was quite nice. The interior is also great. I'm really into how some dim sum restaurants are going for the upscale French decor. Service was just average. Some were fairly polite but most had that hurried bustle that usually comes with these restaurants. It's a small area of need which I hope they could improve, though I doubt this will change. It's worth trying and a place I would, and have gone back to. read more

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We were lucky enough to be invited to Crown Prince last night for a fabulous banquet. Most of the reviews focus on the dim sum when Crown Prince is jammed. On a Wednesday night the service and food were fabulous. The event was a friend's celebration of his starting a new and exciting career. We must have been 30+ extended family and friends. There were separate tables for the teenagers, the elders, and the friends. Once the food started appearing it did not stop. There must have been 10 courses: pork, soup, beef, sea cucumber, sea bass (terrific!), chicken , lobster , rice or noodles, cold dessert soup made with papaya and finally two desserts -- pastry with red bean paste and a coconut gelatin with red beans. (I apologize for not remembering the correct names. Plus I may have forgotten a course or two.) The food was fabulous. I was at a Spring Festival dinner at a restaurant in Atlanta a few weeks ago and there's no comparison. The Atlanta restaurant was like a youth hockey team compared to Crown Prince's NHL pros. Bottom line: Crown Prince is way more than dim sum. Don't miss it. read more

Food: Went for dinner. Beef tenderloin was tough and rare enough to leak blood onto my plate. They replaced it with BBQ pork which was so tough to chew and the rice noodles with over cooked chewy BBQ pork and truffle was not enjoyable. The Budda's delight was so good as well as the sweet and sour pork. Service: did what he was suppose to do, served the food. English speaking no! Ambiance: very over the top if it was a fine Italian restaurant. *This Canadian lover of Chinese cuisine will remain going to New Century Restaurant for excellent food & the friendliest service and upbeat non pretentious atmosphere. I had high hopes for this place too but nope , sorry! read more

TLDR: really great service, sumptuous food, and spacious for a party We had (i think) a 9 course meal for a birthday party and we're about 20-30 people. I couldn't recall how many courses it was but I'm estimating 9! It was very well catered to us and the restaurant management were very helpful and accommodating. In terms of the food, I liked the lobster and the dimsum(not on the picture). I think we will come again for another party. read more

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Happy Lunar New Year, Lunar New Year is coming and my family want to skip the crowd at the restaurant during Lunar New Year Eve. Therefore, we decided to order "Poon Choy" take out at the Crown Prince Fine Dining and Banquet. I have been to this place many times in the past for dim sum and dinner, so I am very confidence with their food quality. Prosperity Treasure Pot (Poon Choy) have a long history dated back in the late Song Dynasty (1279 AD), when the last Song Dynasty Emperor Zhao Bing fled to now known as Hong Kong. Poon Choy was served to the Emperor and the army. Enough of the history and back to the Poon Choy. Since there are too many ingredients inside the Poon Choy. Therefore, I will only mention the highlight items. Abalone: Abalone is always the star of the Poon Choy. Even though, the chef is not using dry Abalone which is super expensive but the Abalones were braised for a very long time until it is perfect and the favour went right inside the heart (center) of the Abalone. When following the reheat instruction correctly, the Abalones are very tender and silky smooth. You can tell the chef uses many high-quality ingredients when prepare the Abalone braise sauce. Sea Cucumber: Sea Cucumber also know as Ginseng of the Sea. It is full of collagen that help people keep looking younger. Preparing Sea Cucumber can be very difficult, as all sea cucumber are preprocessed. If the Sea Cucumbers are not well prepared, it will have some ash chemical taste and smell. The Sea Cucumbers were braised perfectly and not overcook. It still retained some bounciness texture which decent quality Sea Cucumber suppose to have. Goose feet: The Goose feet also braised for a long time until it is perfectly cooked and the favour went inside of the Goose feet. The Goose feet is very tender and silky smooth. This is very important, as Goose feet are not as expensive as Abalone and Sea Cucumber. Therefore, many chefs in low-end restaurants will skip steps and cut corners when preparing the Goose feet. Overall, this traditional Poon Choy takeout is very high quality and worth its premium price tag for those who want to try Poon Choy during Lunar New Year. The chefs preparing Poon Choy are very attention to details, even less exclusive ingredients inside tasted very good. You will be surprise our family are fighting over for fish ball instead of Abalone. read more

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3.5 STARS My friends wanted to go for some dimsum, and we agreed to come here to Crown Prince as she loves this place. We did make reservations for 12pm, but upon arrival, our table clearly wasn't ready, and the hostess told us that we would be the first one to get a table once it opens up. We probably waited about 15-20minutes. We were pretty hungry by the time we got seated, so we ordered right away. Food took another 10 minutes to arrive and the food was hot and fresh. Most of the foods were very good, some did lack some flavours, but overall enjoyed the meal. I think we ordered 12 dishes and the bill came up to $135, which isn't bad at all. read more

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Food was generally good. The ha gow & fun Guo were a bit thick wrapping wise but the filling was tasty. The BBQ pork puff pastry and Fung jiao were both quite good. It got busy at the end, but the service was cheerful and fairly fast. I like the slightly fancier looking ambience, reminiscent of Casa-Imperial. Washrooms were nice and clean. Surprisingly affordable as well. Would go back! read more

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This is my second time coming to crown prince, my first time was 2 years ago in the summer just before the pandemic and honestly, nothing really stood out back then other than the fact that it was so busy. But after coming back for dim sum on a early Saturday afternoon, my impression of this place was better. It was busy but I managed to get a table for 3 without waiting. We ordered a variety of dim sum at regular prices. Chicken feet, shrimp dumpling, shiu mai, tofu pudding, sticky rice wrapped in lotus and other items. The food came promptly and all looked delicious. Shrimp dumplings were huge, deep fried taro dumplings looks crispy and golden (one of my favorite dishes). I was in Vancouver last month and had dim sum there, left a sour note for me as it was very expensive and pretty average tasting, I was really disappointed. Coming back to Toronto made me feel more thankful and excited from a price point... Haha and it just tasted better. read more

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This is a pretty pricey restaurant for Scarborough. And the decor is kind of ridiculous. This place is renovated to look like a French chateau. Lots of old paintings and gold. On the other hand, the food quality and taste is top notch, to my surprise. And the service is quite good. Dim sum for two people is about $60-70 which is quite high. However I must say the shrimp dumplings were awesome. The curried octopus was cooked to perfection. The rice noodles and deep fried octupus were great also. I thought their roast duck was standard and didn't have a ton of meat. The sticky rice is not a huge portion but also quite good. Overall, the food is authentic and very good so I guess I will be back. I just wish the prices were a little more reasonable but you do get what you pay for in this instance. read more

Took my Million $ client there for his birthday yesterday. The food was delicious and very special as compared with other Chinese restaurants for Dimsum lunch. The restaurant is spacious and clean. Lots of space between tables. The service was good but the food is relatively expensive. $130 for the 2 of us for lunch but there were sufficient leftovers for one more person. Some of my favorites: Sticky dumpling with meat, $4.25 the best i ever tasted! Special Chinese herbal soup $13/ person Bitter Mellon with salty eggs $11 Braised Chinese lettuce $13 Beef rice roll $9 Food 8.5/10 Service 8/10 Ambiance 8/10 you won't be embarrassed to take clients there Cleaniness 8/10 Food variety and uniqueness 8/10 Repeat: yes read more

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This is a regular spot for us and all of the dishes are done very well. BBQ pork buns, shrimp Cheung fun and shrimp dumplings /har gao are some of my faves. The prices are high but they are good with service on weekdays. read more

We were here recently for a family dinner. The parking lot can be busy but should be enough parking available. If not, you can park across the street and walk over. The day we went was a Saturday night and it was practically empty - only maybe 3 tables eating for dinner. The servers were good and attentive, making sure to replace tea but given how few customers there were, they weren't too busy. Food: We got the Peking duck meal which was excellent. The duck skin was crispy and the meaty decently juicy. They have some interesting toppings With deep fried taro bits. The snow pea leaves in egg drop sauce was very good. The veges were tender and cooked to the right doneness. We also had their deep fried ribs. The ribs come out piping hot glazed with a nice sweet and tangy sauce. Price: So expensive! I get the high quality demands a high price but wow it was a very expensive meal. A great Chinese restaurant with high quality and higher prices. Good for special occasions. read more

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Been here many times for dim sum and found it quite comfortable and the food was "uneventful" which is a good thing. Everything was as expected with service quite attentive and the food good. Parking can be "fun" depending on the time you go. read more

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Wedneaday night cravings for some quality Chinese food and Crown Prince did not disappoint! There is a new laminated two sided menu for a la carte items. Prices are a few dollars higher, portion sizes are slightly smaller, but the food quality is still impeccable as expected! Restaurants are struggling to stay afloat and recover, so I have no problem supporting them while they delivered high quality food. In a room of about 40 tables, only 5 tables were occupied. So, there was no problem finding a parking spot. It has been 1.5 years since we last visited, and we noticed the head waiter is new but the other waiters and waitresses are the same. Food was cooked and came to our table quickly. We ordered the beef tenderloin with maggi sauce ($26) and sauteed crystal prawn and scallop ($36). Both were wonderfully cooked. Expect a bit pricier food, but quality is still top notch and I still highly recommend Crown Prince. read more

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I enjoyed this place for dim sum! My fav was the crispy fried rice roll with XO sauce -- great rice roll texture and a bit spicy. The phoenix claw was a hit with my group as well. We ended up adding an extra order! It's super opulent and huge inside, but doesn't feel stuffy. I thought the service was pretty attentive for our big table too. I can't speak to the prices (didn't see receipt, didn't convert from CD to USD). Overall, I would be happy to come back :) read more

Enjoyed the dimsum at this plate. We ordered quite a bit. I would suggest to make reservations on the weekend cus it can get busy. read more

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Came to Toronto from DC to try the good Cantonese food and this Dim Sum spot was a disappointment. Ordered a bunch of stuff (Har Gao, Siu Mai, Chicken feet, sticky rice in lotus leaf, Black mean spare ribs, Shrimp Cheng Fun, Cha Siu Cheung Fun, and turnip Cake. The Har Gao and Siu Mai were the biggest size I've ever seen, but it was a little bland and semi overcooked. Don't really want to go over each thing, but though the ambiance is very Chinese banquet style, but the dim sum doesn't live up to the beautiful ambiance. I was only here for a week so I only had time to choose 1 dim sum spot. Maybe I picked the wrong one, but this just wasn't good. I truly believe NYC's dim sum is better and San Francisco. I don't recommend this spot for Dim Sum. I really curious to see if the locals recommend this spot for Dim Sum. read more

Crown Prince was recommended to me by my cousin, who's of Chinese descent. So I consider the recommendation legit :) There's that cliché, right? When you walk into a Chinese restaurant and there are barely any white people, you know it's going to be authentic. Crown Prince is one of those places. We arrived on a Sunday around 2:30pm and the place was full. A giant ballroom, red and gaudy, filled with tables large and small. We had to wait about ten minutes for a table for two. We mainly ordered dim sum - steamed shrimp dumplings, green beans with minced pork ("tyhoon" preparation, I believe they call it - I loved this dish), steamed pork dumplings, Sichuan dumplings in spicy oil - but we also got the sliced BBQ pork and a bowl of congee. Everything was pretty tasty. We'd come back. read more

Went there with a large family for dinner on a slow weeknight. Seemed a nice place with tall ceilings for large events such as wedding and corporate functions. Food tasted great with apparently no MSG. The server/manager was very pleasant and accommodating. He suggested the most convenient seats at the table for the less mobile senior family members. He was impressively honest with his recommendations on what seafood to be avoided that night. We brought our own boxes to pack the leftovers, and they actually showed appreciation. read more

Crown Prince is one of 2 remaining sister restaurants of the closed, Crown Princess. I had some of my best dim sum meals at the Crown Princess. This review is based on 2 recent visits to Crown Prince. The steamed dishes were piping hot. The rice rolls included large shrimps and snow pea leaves. The har gow had lots of shrimps and were covered by thick dumpling skins. The pork sui mai included tasty shrimp morsels. The steamed pork ribs did not have much meat. The vermicelli noodle dish with egg & sizable shrimps satiated an empty stomach. The dining room has impressive European decor. Service was very good. read more

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Our new dinner go-to place. We usually go to Chinese dinners in Markham but thought we should try somewhere new for dinner. We have been here previously for dim sum but never for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food. We ordered a soya sauce chicken ahead of time when making the reservation and was it ever yummy. The chicken was perfectly seasoned with the sweet soya sauce and tender to the bite. I highly recommend this dish. We also ordered a sweet and sour pork on "ice". When we first ordered it, we didnt expect much. We thought that the "ice" concept was just a gimmick but when we had the dish was it ever interesting! It was almost like having a hot chocolate lava cake with ice cream. The hot and cold elements work well together. The ice increases the crunch ratio on the fried sweet and sour pork and boy is it ever an experience! I also highly recommend this dish. The other dishes were pretty up to your regular standard for a Toronto based Chinese restaurant (as in, a solid 4/5 without fail). Overall, I really enjoyed eating here and will return! read more

One of my favorite dim sum places in the area! The morning is always very crowded, but the service once seated is always very quick. Their exterior is pretty extra, but I guess it goes with the overall vibe. All their menu items are very good and exactly as you would expect at dim sum restaurants. Their prices are also pretty good, when you compare it to the others in the area. The flavour and food quality is great here too! Definitely drop by early in the morning to avoid the impossible parking lots and get that morning special! The dim sum is very no-frills but delicious at the same time. read more

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Second visit since pandemic and my rating is still a high 4.5 - 5! Foodie friends from California were visiting and wanted good dim sum, so I took them here! Their expectations were high because Chinese food is already very good where they are from. Very happy that the experience did not disappoint and left a good impression on what Toronto Chinese food had to offer. They enjoyed the English maid/butler style uniforms of the server. The only complaint my friends had were that the ha gow and siu Mai were TOO BIG. No one believes me when I say they are massive, so order 1 container first to see the size before committing to a lot of them. We came on a Tuesday morning at 11am and walked right in for a table of 4. Weekends are a lot busier in my past experience so call ahead to reserve if you have a large party. read more

Came here on a Sunday at around 12pm, surprisingly there were still spots available outside. A bit pricey, but for the quality, it isn't too bad. We ordered about 6 dishes for two people (one being a suckling pig), had a lot of leftovers to take back home. Their dimsum menu did not label the prices, so beware of what you order haha - a copy of my bill is included in my pictures, so you can determine the current prices of a small-XL. Deep fried taro dumpling and sticky dumpling with meat are highly recommended! The sticky dumpling with meat is shaped like a carrot, and the dough is likely made with carrot juice/extract, very lovely touch! read more

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Over priced dimsum in a fancy setting. Decors 4/5: very clean and well kept. Service 3/5: generally rude, language barrier & slow. Food: 3/5: some dishes just tastes bad. Like the bean curd roll w.veggies, you can taste the staleness of the canned veggies. The beef rice roll, beef is so chewy and has a funky taste. The fried taro dumpling is really nice. Check out my pictures for more recommendations of "eat's & dont eat's". Overall, even with their early bird pricing (order before 1030 am $3.50 per s/m/l i think....price abd times may have changed!!) Its not worth it here. read more

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It took me over 5 years for a revisit to Crown Prince. The experience was disappointing. And frankly, this might probably be the last time. We did not take advantage of the Early Bird Special and paying full price for our dim sum lunch. At this price point and Crown Prince calling themselves "Fine Dining", I do expect some standard of service and food. Service was a 1 star. There were practically no service as there were not enough staff even during their lunch hour. I don't expect they drop by and check on us often and asked us how's everything is. There were practically no one I can even waved over. Maybe we were seated in a blind spot and no one seen us?! And all I asked for was 2 glasses of water and 3 hot sauces, the waitress sacastically said you better tell me what else now?! (-1 Star) Food came fast and tasted decent, until we found a hair in our beef rice roll. No apology just asking if we want to take it off the bill or replaced with another one. It took forever for the replacement to arrive.... All these fancy decor and uniforms really does not mean much if you are treated like a nobody. Please show some respect to your customers, it is just the minimum requirement to be in the service industry. read more

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Wow. Fancy velvet chairs, old time paintings and pretty teacups. This is not your typical dim sum experience. The restaurant looks more upscale than your usual dim sum place, but don't worry - patrons are still dressed in casual wear! We came here for the morning special so it's $3.80 for any size S, M, or L dish. We ordered 7 different dishes which came about to $40 which included the cost of tea. My favourite part of the meal was feeling like I was a part of a fancy teacup party. I enjoyed drinking my tea with my pinky up! It was also an interesting experience trying some of their dim sum dishes that they make in a creative way. For example, the fried shrimp dumplings are made with a twist here. It's in an egg roll shape and there's no salad dressing on the side for dipping. We took a bite and was surprised that the salad dressing was inside the dumpling. I found that there was a lot of mayo in the filling so the taste was sort of overwhelming. I prefer mine with dressing on the side instead, but if you're a mayo lover then it won't be a problem! The pan fried almond pancake also wasn't what we expected. The texture was more like mochi. However the other dishes that we ordered like chicken feet and curry octopus were pretty standard. I'll most likely come back again with relatives from out of town because it's much more spacious and aesthetic here than other dim sum places, making it a solid place to have a comfortable meal and take nice pictures. Food-wise, it's decent tasting dim sum, but only worth it if you pay the morning special price in my opinion. read more

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This was my first visit to Crown Prince and my first impression was "Wow, nice place!" The decor is definitely upscale, befiiting of their self described Fine Dining. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't live up to the promise. The service can only be described as bare minimum. They took our order and delivered the food. That's it. There was no follow up. It got worse when we had a problem with one of the dishes. Read on... For a fine dining restaurant, there was nothing special about the food or presentation. It was just food on a plate (or in a basket). No special plates or garnishes. The dishes lacked colour and overall visual appeal. Take a look at the over 600 photos posted on Yelp and you'll see what I mean. Maybe they haven't heard of social media. Taste? Again, nothing special. Nothing to set them apart from other dim sum places. The siu mai was a tad overcooked and lacked colour. The dumplings were all average. The BBQ ribs, despite being mostly bone, was my favourite dish. It had flavour. The beef rice roll dish had a hair in it. Yes, a hair! We called over a server who took the plate to a manager who then came over and asked if we wanted a replacement or take it off the bill. We chose a replacement which took a while to arrive. No apologies were offered. We had a total of ten dishes, no beverages, for a total of $80, including tax and tip. That is far from being a good value, especially when considering all the factors. It's easy to spend half that money elsewhere for a better experience. read more

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This place is always packed, and I believe it is likely due to people enjoying the decor, which is an imitation of 18th century French extravagance. Unfortunately, in terms of a cost perspective, this place is definitely not worth it unless you're coming here for the happy hour morning pricing, which is still comparatively more expensive than other restaurants. The portions here are either smaller or the same size as other dim sum restaurants, and the taste doesn't justify the high price. Personally, the decor matters less to me but I can see how some families can enjoy this unique aspect of the experience. read more

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Very nice dim sum. But dinner is too much over priced while the quality is just so-so.