Did not expect to walk into such an upscale and authentic Chinese restaurant in St. Catherines. We…read morewere visiting nearby for a photoshoot, and just needed a place to unwind and grab some food. With its nearly two thousand Google reviews and tasty looking menu, it was a no brainer. Instantly as we stepped in the restaurant we were blown away by the elegant decor and ambiance. You could have a classy dinner date, birthday celebration, or even wedding here if you wanted to! The space is built for all kinds of occasions and has many private rooms and spaces for the same. We, of course, sat on the main floor, with a couple other people eating at 4PM. The service was professional and fast, although I didn't feel too confident on the menu suggestions they gave me. We ended up ordering the Braised Beef Noodle Soup ($18), DongPo Pork ($27) and Xiaolongbao ($7) to share between two people. We did not need the dim sum dish - the other two items had sufficient portion to have us full. The star was definitely the DongPo Pork, which was perfectly braised and super tender. With rice, it was delicious. The noodle soup, while tasty, was a bit overhyped by the waiter who made it sound life changing - not at all mad at it, but I have definitely had better. In St. Catherines, I would assume that 'better' does not exist, so I understand. Overall, great visit. On the pricer side for Chinese food (around $80 all in for two people) but it certainly is upscale dining. I don't live anywhere close to St. Catherines so unlikely to be back, but I will recommend it to my friends if they visit the area.

Visited MA Chinese Cuisine while in St. Catharines. I've been enjoying this spot since they opened…read moretheir doors in 2017. Many may already know them through the Wind group and their other locations. The atmosphere is one of the standout features -- modern and warm, while still embracing the building's historic architecture, with beautiful wooden rafters and ambient lighting that create a very inviting dining room. We enjoyed several Hong Kong-style dim sum dishes, and everything was tasty. That said, for a place specializing in authentic dim sum, I'd be remiss not to mention the surprising omission of Ha Cheung Fun -- with its silky delicate texture and sweet soy sauce, it's one of the true classics. C'mon guys, it's part of the "Big Three" of dim sum -- Har Gow, Siu Mai, and Ha Cheung Fun! Service was excellent -- our server was wonderful, attentive, and very thorough throughout the meal. A helpful tip many people may not know: there's a large parking lot directly across from the entrance, making parking much easier than it first appears. Overall, a beautiful space with solid dim sum and excellent service -- still one of the better options in the Niagara region. Saluti.

Best place in niagara falls friendly and affordable place…read morefor dim sum and chinese food in our week long trip we came back twice haha lobster is fresh and tasty and food comes out piping hot

Actually some decent authentic tasting, non-touristy food in a really touristy town…read more Food tasted legit, and it tasted like some of the Chinese food we're accustomed to where I'm from in the SF Bay Area. The service was on the slow side, though. Also, the owners all there barely speak any English. Be ready to have Google translate out ready. Never had an AYCE dim sum before, but this was really good. Avoid the fried stuff if you don't want to get full very quick. Shoutout to feedmeimei on YT I'm pretty sure she's going to see this review when she and her team is researching places for her Toronto/Niagara Falls video. You have an awesome channel and I've been a big fan for awhile!

This was the worst meal I have ever wasted money on. The rice and egg rolls were burnt. the spare…read moreribs were dry and the chow mein, what there was of it was limp and unappealing. We ordered online for 4pm. got there at 3:45 and the order was sitting in the counter. stone cold by the time we got home after a 10 minute drive. i have never thrown food out before but this inedible slop went straight in the garbage. Save your money.

Four of us went for dinner on Sun 2014-03-09. This restaurant serves Cantonese Chinese food…read more The food was served hot and timely, was tasty, and portions were large. The service was friendly and good. The manageress, Lu, was very observant and attentive. We ordered: (1) #V09: Minced Pork with Green Beans. $10.99. I highly recommend this dish. Spicy. (2) #F09: Fillet of Bass with Tofu in Hot Clay Pot. $11.99. (3) #B06: Fried Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper Sauce. $13.99. Served with onions on a sizzling plate. Slightly spicy. You may need a knife (supplied) to cut the beef. Very tender. (4) #L15: Chinese Broccoli & Fish Ball Congee. $5.99. Very good comfort food. (5) Rice (large bowl). $2.99. Good for 4-5 people. See my photos.

Really impressed with this restaurant that, despite its humble strip mall location, goes beyond…read moreexpectations in terms of flavor and menu creativity. There are a lot of Canadian/American-Chinese dishes on the menu but it goes beyond that and has things that I'm guessing are more authentic to China and a few fusion dishes also. I was particular impressed by the soft pepper noodle with beef or chicken. I had it with beef and it has a fantastic black pepper flavor and luscious thick noodles with just enough vegetables to give some texture. I'm including a photograph from mid-meal. It might not be beautiful but it's a stand out dish in flavor. One item to skip... The fried wontons. While ours were very crispy (and hot), the predominant flavor was fryer oil and the tiny (truly tiny) bits of ground pork in the wontons didn't help. Also, check out the combination plates if you want some of this and some of that instead a lot of one thing. They are near the back of the menu and are NEAR the lunch only plates but the combination plates are in fact available at night.

Foods are okay, ordered beef with mushroom, beef soup, tendon and shumai…read more Beef brisket wasnt always available. Service i would rate as 3.

Great dumpling spot with a great menu for other chinese street type food as well, Xiao long bao…read moresoup dumplings are a must try, prices are very fair Highly recommend

The wait was very long and the waiting area was small. I thought there would be more seating…read more Service was fast when we did get sat. Everything was hot when it came out in the following order: Beef udon- 8.5/10 Crab Rangoon-10/10 Pork belly buns- 10/10 Jasmine tea- 9/10 Lan zhou spicy beef noodle- 10/10 Sesame chicken- 8/10- wish there was more broccoli with it Pork bao- 9/10 We ordered too much food because we were hungry from waiting so we took most of it home.

Other than the amazing service, there's not much to say. Ordered a variety of sushi and the taste…read morefor most of the sushi weren't up to my expectations. It's good if you're looking for all you can eat sushi on a budget, but I feel that there's many other places I've tried that serve better tasting sushi. The appetizers weren't anything to rave about either. The place was clean, and very nice atmosphere. But like I said, not the best tasting sushi.

Absolutely fantastic. There is an art to running an…read moreall-you-can-eat restaurant. To perfect the art you must do several things: Serve fresh, quality food. Attend to the customer without rushing them or making them wait excessively. Run a clean and presentable restaurant. Have a wide and delicious food variety. Be courteous. This restaurant checks all boxes.

Very friendly. good service. looks cool in there. food is very good. been there four times. always…read moregood.

I visited the Mandarin Restaurant in Niagara Falls a couple of months ago. As soon as you walk in,…read moreit feels like you've stepped into another world, the atmosphere is beautiful and very welcoming. Our server was super friendly. It wasn't too busy for dinnertime, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The buffet offered a wide variety of options, and everything was well presented. The dessert section was definitely the highlight for me and the best part of the meal. That said, I do feel the price was a bit high for a buffet-style restaurant. Overall, it was a great experience, just slightly overpriced for what it offers.

Steam One Cafe is a relatively new place in Brooklin offering Chinese Dim Sum. I went there…read morerecently with a foodie friend and her family to try their offerings. We ordered some of the popular dim sum fare, including Har Gow, Siu Mai, Bean Curd Rolls, Spare Ribs with Black Beans, Soup Dumplings, and BBQ Pork Puff Pastry. The best value though, would have to be the Steam One Dim Sum Combo, with six different pieces, a perfect sampling. Not everything was perfect though, with good and not so good... Good * The food was decent, with good flavours. * It's the only place in the area serving dim sum. * They offer everything frozen to take home. * Nice simple decor. Not So Good * Portions are a bit on the small side. * Prices are higher than Scarborough or Markham. * Food is cooked/warmed to order, hence slow. This place is a decent option for people living in the area and craving dim sum. I live closer to restaurants offering better, less expensive dim sum with more choices so that's a better option for me.

New dim sum spot in Durham! Authentic taste, friendly staff…read more This new spot popped up on my Instagram and after a few message exchanges to confirm their authenticity, we went for a visit today. The outside is a dump, hole in the wall kind of spot, but don't be fooled, they cleaned it up nice inside. It is a cozy space, so reservations are recommended for peak times. Also plus, free parking. The menu is small compared to larger restaurants in Markham, but for the location and clientele, it is perfect for those wanting a taste of authentic HK dim sum and first timers to try something new. Dual sided with English and Chinese menu. Also, to add to the authentic experience, the staff also speak Chinese. That may not amount to much, but that made it more wholesome for me. Price is on par with other dim sum prices these days. They also have the same selection of food in the freezers available for you to buy to eat at home. I got a bunch of our favourites from our lunch. We had a good time here and will be returning soon!

Amazing food and amazing service. The roast duck is just divine and carved at the table for you…read moreand the other dishes are just as amazing. It didn't try them, but ducklings filled with date paste look spectacular and come served in a birdcage.

Top-tier dim sum in Mississauga! There honestly aren't many dim sum spots in the area that compare,…read moreso it's definitely worth checking out without having to drive far. They have a big tablet at the front for the waitlist. There's a waiting area by the fish tanks (around the corner, behind the wall), plus some stools up front. The stools are not comfy and it gets pretty cold near the entrance with people constantly coming in and out so try to get a seat more inside. Service was great, especially for dim sum. There were lots of staff on the floor, always moving and attentive. My favorite dish was their specialty BBQ pork bao. It's a classic char siu bao topped with a sweet, crumbly pineapple (bolo) bun crust. SO good. Easily a must-order! Our cheung fun came out much later than the rest of our dishes and honestly felt like it had been sitting out. It was a bit disappointing since the whole experience was positive. Overall, I'm really happy with this spot and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!

This is a relatively new Chinese restaurant. They have good quality and tasty food at affordable…read moreprices. The customer is good. We ordered the following: A9: Dumplings (Pot Stickers) ($6.00). B4: Black Pepper & Garlic Beef ($15.50). V5: Nest of Fortune ($13.00). RN6: Pineapple Fried Rice ($12.50). All the food was quite good. The number of different ingredients,  especially in the Dumplings, Nest of Fortune, and Pineapple Fried Rice, were excellent and unexpected. My one small complaint was that the Beef was a little too salty, but everything else tasted good. They have lunch specials, too. They opened 2023-11-13. They bought it over from a previous Chinese owner who was retiring. The menu is quite different, but they kept the old claypot dish. There is enough indoor table seating and counter seating, but most people order for takeout. A husband and wife team ran Jasmine Garden in Niagara Falls for 26 years. They moved to this St. Catharines location on 2023-11-13. The husband is the chef. There is no free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There is one gender-neutral washroom. There is free parking in the mall's parking lot. There are two high chairs for little children. Review 2024-034

food and service were good,overall would give an overall rating of 7 out of 10 that's with takeout…read moredining in would be better i am sure ! menu was good and decently priced