Yummy Chinese food! I'm actually not a fan of lamb, but ended up visiting this restaurant with a group. We had a reservation and they saved us a really nice table with its own room. Service was really efficient and friendly, and I appreciated their attentiveness. The seasoned veggie appetizer they had on the table was delicious - so flavorful and spicy. We ordered a ton of dishes, including a few varieties of lamb, but my favorites were the pork belly and vinegar fish. The fish was so tender and the sauce was flavorful! read more

Hao's Lamb Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Tried out Hao's Lamb Restaurant for a weekend dinner. It was packed; even with reservations, our group still waited 15 minutes. The whole lamb ($788.99) looks delicious but requires three days in advance notice. Menu is absolutely massive; we stuck to their lamb specialties. - Hao's spicy stewed mutton ($32.99) - my favourite dish of the night. Tender flavourful lamb - Chow mein with cumin and mutton ($18.99) - hand pulled noodles had a chew. Good cumin flavour - Fried rice with green pepper and mutton ($20.99) - decent, more of a carb filler - Grilled lamb chops ($68.99 for 8) - a touch fatty - Hao's dumplings stuffed with mutton & fish ($18.99 for 15) - solid dumplings, tasty filling - Stir-fried cauliflower ($16.99) - nice texture - 14x BBQ lamb skewers ($3.00 each) - standard read more

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The lamb dishes here are super delicious! We got the lamb chops which were pretty tender and seasoned well. The spicy stewed lamb mutton was also flavorful. The sesame bread paired really well with the lamb and was fluffy and crunchy. They validate parking at the lot next to the building which is nice. Their service was quick and friendly :)) read more

Hao's Lamb Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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The lamb skewers and dumplings were exceptional! The other items are regular. Service was quick, accurate, could be friendlier or more approachable. Ambiance was very nice, nicely decorated and roomy seats. There was a good mix of couples, families, or large group going here. Will come again if in the vicinity. read more

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First time visiting this restaurant. Very friendly staff. Food is delicious. Got to try their lamb skewers. Best I've eaten. If you like lamb you got to get this. Also got to try their lamb dumplings. read more

Hao's Lamb Restaurant - Mutton meat dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Now I am in the know about this exceptional spot. If you love lamb then run to this place. They really know how to bring out the flavours. We had three dishes and leftovers for two. Mutton and fish boiled dumplings: the wrapper had a springy texture and had a hint of sesame oil. The filling was a well mixed paste that cooked into a soft yet a slight bite which was satisfying. Lamb and leeks: truly the star of the meal. The seasonings were perfect for the shaved lamb pieces and melting leeks. Lamb with hand pulled noodles: chewy wide noodles lashed with bits of lamb and a savoury sauce. Service was good, anyone was willing and able to help. Beautifully designed and decorated with big cloisonne elephants and rosewood. Soft cushy chairs and large tables. Make a reservation because this place is packed (even at 8 pm on a Tuesday) read more

Hubby and I tried Hao's Lamb Restaurant last night and really enjoyed it. We ordered the spicy stewed mutton and mutton & fish dumplings because so many reviewers seem to recommend those dishes. We were not disappointed. At first I was a bit hesitant to order the dumplings because I don't associate mutton & fish to be a good combination. But mutton & fish dumplings surprisingly worked well together and we really enjoyed it. The spicy mutton was not as spicy as we thought, but still very flavorful. The restaurant was spacious and bright. Many large tables and some booths. The service was friendly and fast. We had to wait for about 10 min and were seated. The server asked if we drove and upon learning that we did, asked us to register our vehicle plate to their system. I guess to prevent non-customers parking in their lot and walking over to nearby other businesses. Understandable given it's been a challenge for us to park at several of the restaurants we wanted to try while staying in Richmond. We only wished we were there as a larger party so we could order and try more dishes. There are so many interesting ones (as the menu is like a book). We will be back again to try more! read more

I went here for a Friday dinner around 8:15pm and it wasn't too busy. We got sat at a 2-top and they bring some tea for you and we also got a Tsingtao beer as it usually pairs well with spicy lamb foods. We got the sautéed spicy mutton, mutton and fish dumplings, and sesame cake with mutton. The sautéed spicy mutton is a bit spicy with the typical spicy oil and peppercorn, but not really numbing. There is a generous amount of meat even though a good amount of the pieces are bone-in. It's their signature dish and it is also good value. This dish came out super fast. The mutton and fish dumplings were pretty solid. Also good price as there are a lot of pieces, with dumpling sauce on the side. The filling has a nice flavor combination even though you may think mutton and fish sound like a strange combo. The sesame cake with mutton feels like a roast beef sandwich, but a bit more flavorful and the pastry is a baked. It is a substantial portion and for additional flavor, dip it in the chili oil of the sautéed spicy mutton. Service is decent as food comes out quickly and flagging the server down is easy and requests are fulfilled quickly. Overall, this is a solid lamb restaurant in Richmond read more

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I've always liked lamb but Hao's takes it to another level! Good blend of mala spice and both the lamb and mutton were really well cooked. The fried eggplant is the best eggplant I've ever had! And you know this place is GOATed when almost everyone inside is a Chinese family. read more

The food here is great, but it's an experience. We are Asian but don't speak Cantonese or Mandarin. Was greeted at the door in Mandarin, and repeatedly asked by our server in Mandarin. It didn't make us feel uncomfortable, but after a few times, it was a bit annoying. The food was great. The menu has pictures of everything and the English translations didn't always do the dish justice. If you go with someone who speaks Mandarin, you might have a better time. The parking lot is also packed during peak hours because many people park in their lot and go across the street to Aberdeen mall. read more

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A place that's serves lamb in all the different ways you could ever want! If you are a lamb lover this is a place for you. We got several dishes and some highlights are the sautéed spicy mutton, the lamb chops, the hotpot, and the dumplings! read more

Hao's Lamb Restaurant - Mutton hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Lamb-apocalypse! Holy smokes, if you love to eat cumin spiced lamb like you are in northwest China, then this is your place! Lamb chops, lamb dumplings, lamb skewers, lamb stew... it goes on and on. Lamb chops: a bit fatty, but I like them that way. Comes with some xinjiang spices for extra flavor! Sesame bread: a good vehicle to eat lamb chops with! I made nice lamb sandos for easy eating! Lamb and fish dumplings: I'm not sure what kind of fish but pretty tasty and blended well with lamb. Dumplings tasted like they were homemade. So good dipped in black vinegar. The location is pretty close to the Aberdeen Skytrain station, so it is easy to get to without a car, although there is parking close by too. No shock, but I totally over-ordered. Orders come in large portions, so bring an enormous appetite or some friends when you come! read more

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For all the lamb fans out there, this is the spot to be. I "SHEEP" you not! It's one of the top places for lamb that I've ever visited. Though I do wish their service was a bit more on point. Let's dig right in! Service (3.5/5) - I think the server is always pushing for upsells. Giving recommendations is one thing, but being too focused on making sales and pushing different products onto customers is another. One clear illustration of this problem is when I inquired about their alcohol selection. They would give me varying prices for each brand, and when we opted for the cheaper to mid-range options, they'd either say that they no longer had it or forgot to mention that it was out of stock. Food: (5/5) Sautéed Spice Mutton: MAN OH MAN! the sauce was amazing. The flavors were rich and well-balanced, with just the right amount of spice. I did order less spicy as I am type of customer that cant really handle spice. If you pair it with beer, it will make your night. This is a must try for dish. Make sure to keep the sauce if you really like it. You can use it to dip your food in and mix up some great flavors! Pan Fried Green onion with Mutton: It is a delicious dish if you pair with a bowl of rice. However this flavor I feel I can get it at any restaurant. Please don't get me wrong. It is an amazing dish and the price is reasonable. If you never tried it before I would recommend it to give it a go. Chinese cabbage with garlic and green bean noodle: YUP! It is a must try. Make sure to enjoy this dish while it's still hot, and don't forget that it has a slightly garlicky and oily flavor. Lamb Skewers: The restaurant did a great job with the balance of lamb fat and meat. The flavor was fantastic, but comparing to other skewer restaurants they have slightly better lamb skewers. Here's what I found out: dipping the skewers in the sauce from the sautéed spice mutton dish made them taste amazing. If they can improve their skewers to match the level of their sautéed spice mutton dish, it would be unbeatable. Lamb burger? (I can't find on the menu) - I personally didn't like it but my friends loved it. I find it dry. My friends loved it and felt it was good with the tea. New Zealand Lamb Ribs: (I added $3 to have the soup). It was one of the best things I have tasted for a long time. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the soup added an extra depth of flavor to the dish. There is one thing to watch out for. Make sure you don't boil the soup for too long or else it becomes really salty. The restaurant will provide you with cilantros, and green onions. If you don't mind the gammy lamb taste I would suggest you to try the soup by itself first then add the cilantros and green onion. I also personally put the lamb on the side. I try the flavor of the lamb first then put the garlic oil on top of the lamb. Let me tell you it was absolutely divine. I'd totally revisit to taste the food again. The last time I went, I noticed they updated the menu and prices are going up. They're now offering a regular price and a membership price. Hopefully, they don't hike up the prices too much and scare off customers. read more

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Used to be my favorite restaurant in Vancouver but their quality has gone down. The grilled lamb rack was well done and doesn't taste fresh. The steam egg had a piece of metal inside.. I'd probably not eat here anymore read more

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Came for a light lunch before a prix fixe dinner and decided to try something different. We ordered just a light lamb soup, stirfried cauliflower, and a stewed lamb. Everything was delicious, service was quick, but a few things to note: * I thought the lamb soup was extremely refreshing. It had thin strips of tofu that served like a pretty good textural contrast that doesn't dissolve in the broth like the rice noodles eventually do. * Stewed lamb was good in the moment. I appreciated that it had some napa cabbage to add a bit of textural contrast. The issue is that the leftovers don't taste so great. I couldn't explain it but somehow there was an aftertaste akin to the smell of marijuana -- I think there's some spice here that probably did this. Made every burp somewhat weird too... read more

If you like lamb you will definitely like this restaurant!! Specializes in lamb preparation, the Chef utilizing techniques from various regions from China to entertain your palate! Must try items : Sautéed Spicy Mutton ( enjoy with a cold beer ) Sliced Lamb in Sesame Bread ( imagine a fresh pita bread with fresh toasted sesame crust! ) Hot & Sour Lamb Tripe Soup ( hearty & light at the same time, the broth is soothing and soul warming! ) They also have steamed buns, noodles and cold appetizers, if you prefer to order smaller sized dishes... Service is outstanding and you will also love the unique Oriental decor! Don't forget to say hi to the Automated Bus Person when it's passing by!! Plenty of free Restaurant designated parking available! read more

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The restaurant had nice decor and digitals for both formal and informal occasions. They are usually not too busy at lunch time so no reservations needed. They specialize in lamb cuisine including lamp soup, lamb noodles,lamb dumplings, lamb inners, lamb genitals, grilled lamb, lamb stew etc. They also serve non- lamb dishes. We ordered lamb stew which came with lots of lamb. The meat were tender, spicy but not gamey. It came with thicker noodles and we ordered additional to dip in the sauce for $3. We also ordered their specialty eggplant fish which was crispy and well seasoned. They had three different types of shao bing. Don't get the one with brown sugar cuz it's not the typical ones you would get in northern China... The complimentary tea was good. They also had a robot delivering food to your table which was fun to watch. read more

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Delicious! I've been here many times in the past few years and it never disappoints. Recommend the spicy stewed mutton, stir-fried bean jelly with eggs, stir- fried lamb tripe, and fish and lamb dumplings read more

Best lamb I have ever tasted in North America. All the dishes are so well prepared and have distinctive flavors. The bread, the chicken ( a little bit spicy but perfect for me), tripes and ribs are all super delicious. I could not find a bad dish so far. Highly recommended as a northern Chinese cousin restaurant. read more

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The food was absolutely exquisite, bursting with rich flavors and vibrant ingredients, and the service was nothing short of exceptional, with attentive staff who ensured every detail was perfect. read more

I don't think we have something like this in the Bay Area. The service here is very nice. The restaurant itself has a parking lot. There's also street parking available. The concept here is everything is lamb related dishes! We ordered three main entrees for two people: 红焖羊肉(braised lamb): quite tasty but it could be numb. You might want to ask the server to reduce the numbing level, but it's He Nan 河南dish, so people probably just eat this level of numbing. 羊肉生煎包Pan fried Bao w/ lamb filling: very delicious!! Highly recommend this one if you come here. 羊肉胡辣汤Hu La Soup / lamb: this one I'm not a fan to be honest. It's quite sticky with weird ingredients in it. I'm probably not familiar with the ingredients they used, but the taste was okay. Again tasted quite numb. It's not like the hu la soup from Xi An, it's the He Nan 河南 styled. Might be good to order something else. read more

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One of the things that I really love about Richmond is that with such a high population density of Chinese people, you start to see specialty restaurants that you would never see in the US. Case in point- Hao, which specializes in lamb dishes, a dream come true for a lamb-lover like me. We ordered a lot, but here are some highlights: Lamb stomach- not gamy at all, and perfectly sauteed. Lamb chops- rich, decadent, unctuous. Definitely get these. Sesame cake- freshly baked, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Excellent. Lamb and fish dumplings- strange combination, but it works. I could eat these forever. Pan-fried lamb buns- Good ratio of filling to dough, without being overly doughy. Dry lamb noodles- they specialize in lamb here, but all their carb dishes are seriously good as well. Get these for sure. If you don't like lamb, I don't know what to tell you. But if you do, this will be heaven for you! read more

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Ordered grilled lamb rack, fried potato slices, lamb soup, lamb dumplings, grilled pancake. The best dish was the lamb rack. The second best dish (close 2nd) were the dumplings. Fantastic, the juice inside had a strong lamb flavor. The fat on there was so perfect with the dried spice, it may be the best lamb fish I've had all year. The soup was good but unexciting. The potatoes were actually quite a bit better than I expected. read more

Hao's Lamb Restaurant - Soup - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We loved this restaurant so much we ate here twice during our week stay in Vancouver! Everything we tried was so flavorful, the lamb wasn't gamey at all. You MUST try 201: spicy mutton as well as their lamb/dish dumplings! Both dishes were most special and we haven't been able to find that elsewhere. The lamb rack was awesome as well. read more

Hao's Lamb Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

If you love lamb, this is your place. They have lamb everything. Dumplings, soup, lamb shank, baos. They service was quite attentive but it took a while for food to come. There was a minimum spend in the rooms too. There was free parking but it could be quite busy. read more

Hao's Lamb Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Me and my dad and mom came in a raining Sunday night. The place was busy and parking lot was full taking us some wait to find a spot. The servers were very warm and friendly and food was exceptionally flavorful and true. We did not have reservation so the wait time was about 30min. My mom was a lamb aficionado and always wanted to find the authentic lamb dishes of her childhood and this place met her expectations and super satisfied. We ordered two of the house 8 specialties, lamb hot pot and lamb ribs. But the lamb dumplings were amazing inside out. To balance out the meal, we also ordered a steamed fresh rock fish with fried minced garlic, which was as good as any similar dish from a top notch Cantonese seafoods restaurant. Overall a must-try lamb restaurant, one of a kind. read more

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THE BEST LAMB. My boyfriend and I watched a Youtube video about a meal in Hao's Lamb restaurant while we were planning our Vancouver trip and we instantly decided to check it out. We arrived around 1 pm on Friday (12/23), and the restaurant was almost fully seated around 2 pm and it snowed heavily that day. My boyfriend and I love lamb, but my friend is not really fond of lamb because she doesn't like the smell of lamb. She was cool with going with us and planned to just try some of the lamb dishes and maybe order some non-lamb dishes, BUT, SHE FINISHED EVERYTHING WITH US. I don't know what else to say, guys, even my friend who barely eats lamb even enjoyed this meal, what can I say??? We ordered the dishes below: Lamb Fish dumpling: the biggest dumplings we have ever eaten and filled with meat. (My friend really liked this one and she finished 5 pieces) Lamb strip: first time trying lamb strip, super tasty Lambchop: rich in flavor, tender. very big portion, came in with 9 of them! The bread: we also got the bread (both sweet and plain), perfect for soup dipping or stuffed with lamb! We are already planning our next Vancouver trip, and we definitely need to stop by here! read more

So this was my first time in this establishment and it was packed with a line up out the door on a Saturday night. So I recommend making a reservation for sure. The atmosphere was nice, and so was the wait staff. We had a private room ( birthday dinner ) so it was pretty cozy and quieter than the rest of the restaurant. Now the courses were already picked out so I didn't get to scope out the menu so hopefully I'll make a trip back and can give better details there. Anyway we had 2 veg sides turnip and paw paw and let me tell you the seasoning on these two dishes were absolutely delicious. We also had Dungeness crab that was deep fried with a panko breading, spotted prawns that were steamed with a not too over the top spice , a deep fried fish dish that was smothered in sauce and lamb 3 ways. I found the seafood was done to perfection, and well I'm not a huge fan of lamb so I honestly can't give a review of the lamb dishes justice so I won't even try. Everyone else seemed to enjoy them so if you're a fan of lamb this might be your spot. If your in the area and you love Asian cuisine I recommend you check it out . read more

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Hao knows how to do lamb!! My favorite dishes were the "lamb fish" dumpling (direct translation). Just steamed dumplings, but it was so savory and delicious, especially paired with the dipping sauce! Also the eggplant!!!! Crispy, sweet, perfectly fried eggplant!! I didn't know eggplant could be so delicious and lip-smackilicous!! And their sliced lamb with onions! All the dishes were different in taste! Even tho everything was lamb! Fresh lamb, with no gammy chew! I would highly recommend to try! All 13 of us were so very pleasantly surprised and satisfied! They also have endless lamb hotpot soup! Clear, clean, hearthy, and delicious! Friendly service, and clean for a semi-hole in the wall location. Ample of parking underground. read more

Hao's Lamb Restaurant - House special lamb roast - Chinese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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So good! The mutton tendon is indeed chewy, but even more so because it's the opaque white part as well as the more translucent part. Absolutely delicious meal. Big of a splurge, but a good special-occasion choice. read more

I came from Bay Area in Cal - there are a lot of good Chinese restaurants but a place full of a variety of lamb dishes is missing. As a lamb love, this place is definitely a blessing. Went here twice during a short trip in Vancouver. Will come back again! PS: only order 烤羊腿 if you have more than 4 ppl otherwise it'll be too heavy and you don't get to try other dishes that much. read more

I definitely will come back! We got a variety of dishes as show in the pictures. Most of them were really good! I really like the cucumber appetizer. Even though this place smells like lamb when you walk in. Its not the gamy smell but the aromatic smell. All the food that we got had most of the gamy smell removed from the food and was excellent. There overall I really like this place with the exception of the lamb strips which was on ok. read more

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Here's a nice authentic Chinese restaurant with good service! The food is perfect! I couldn't find a reason to not come back, especially when there are so many other restaurants in the area. Go for: a nice variety of good Chinese food, good service Don't go for: a nice quiet place with dim lighting *There is free parking inside the complex, so no need to park on the street read more

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I found another gem. This restaurant specializes in lamb. Most of what we ordered was spicy. Which, I love but I'm letting you know in case you're a bit of a wimp with spices. Take a look at the pictures and see if it tickles your fancy. I found this place to be quite fantastic. Food is great, place is nice, and the staff are great as well. Enjoy! More pictures and details on my blog: https://bestrestaurantvancouver.com/haos-lamb-restaurant read more

Food was great, service was great. The waitress came out and recommended a few dishes. Everything tasted delicious. Definitely worth a trip up here. Made reservations before hand, didn't take long to get seated. Free parking in the back in an above ground covered garage with multiple levels. read more

Very small portions, meh tasting food but quite pricey. The mutton soup was 95% water 5% meat. and spicy sauteed mutton was 70% bone 30% meat. The seasame bun with mutton was super salty. The waitress would keep pushing you to order more stuff maybe because they know their portion is tiny. Would not go again or recommend it to others read more

Sliced Lamb in Sesame Bread is so good, nice crunch on the outside and lots of meat inside. Lamb stew noodle, stir fried lamb also great read more

We were looking for a Chinese restaurant in Richmond area and randomly stepped in this place. Since we didn't make a reservation we had to wait for about 15 mins. We ordered their signature lamb dishes, the bread, and the eggplant. Everything was so tasty. Would come back read more

AMAZING Bring your family here for Lunar New Year you won't be disappointed. Unfortunately no photos but IT WAS DELICIOUS!! Trust me The BEST eggplant I've ever eaten, it's crispy, juicy and soft. If you're looking to try eggplant or trying to get someone who doesn't like eggplant to get it to love it!! Slightly spicy but not spicy enough to stop yourself from eating!!! I fell in love today with eggplant, guys. They do specialize in lamb and they do not disappoint. They're very good with spicy food if you're looking for that heat . The dumplings are a must, paired deliciously with vinegary soy sauce that gives it that tang. Everything else is amazing but these stole the show. I adore the pickled radish appetizer, sweet but salty and crispy. read more

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Hao's Lamb Restaurant is Chinese Cuisine. My dad's friend's family invited us for the Christmas dinner at this restaurant this year. It was our first time having Chinese food for Christmas in Canada. It was such a great experience having food with a group of people during the holiday. Location Hao's Lamb Restaurant is located in Richmond McKimWay and Garden City. Because of the location, there are so many Chinese people having lunch and dinner at this place every day. Interior Design Hao's Lamb Restaurant is a traditional Chinese restaurant. Everything inside the restaurant looks very traditional. Tableware, decorations, table setting are all traditional Chinese style looking. Mainly blue and white ceramics. Inside the restaurant, it's medium size. As soon as people sat down, you will feel that this place is so crowd. Food Hao's lamb is famous at its nicely cooked fried lamb, lamb shanks and soup. We have ordered lots of food. For example, Sautéed Spicy Mutton: Roasted dry chili peppers, fresh scallions, Szechuan peppercorn, and the mountain of delicate, bone-in lamb meat. Mutton Soup: it has slices of lamb and vegetables inside. The lamb broth was flavourful. Hap's Stir-Fried Cauliflower: crisp and flavored with bacon. House Special Eggplant: one of my favorite dishes. Asian eggplants cooked with chili heat and vibrant green cilantro. Besides, we also had, Pan-fried Trip, Stir-fried potato, Chile beef appetizer, Mutton and fish dumplings, and etc. We had ordered more than 15 dishes for dinner. The taste of the food was awesome. Price The price of food is not expensive. Mostly the dishes in this restaurant are around $15 - $20 dollars. But, some of them, such as Roasted Lamb leg or New Zealand Lamb Ribs are over $50. It's just right for the amount of food they serve. One bad thing about this place is that the servers are not very friendly. The servers who served us is the owner of the restaurant. They are not very friendly. By 7:30 pm, you haven't finished your food, they will let you go. So disappointed! read more

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