Dining with my elder relatives is always a pleasure, especially when we enjoy delicious food from one of our favourite restaurants, May Yan in Scarborough, is that place for us. We started with their Crab Meat and Fish Maw Soup, and followed with Pork Loin with Chef's Special Sauce, and Cantonese Chow Mein. As usual, everything tasted great! We'll definitely be back! read more

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May Yan is like the reliable old friend who one doesn't appreciate enough. They're always there and never disappoint. We ordered a seafood and taofu soup to start and a seafood birds nest. The soup was light and comforting with a dash of white pepper. The seafood in bird's nest was absolutely sublime, with fresh vegetables and thinly shredded ginger. Seafood was comprised of perfectly scored squid, shrimps and scallops. No mussels unfortunately. This was a wholesome lunch which left us feeling full, healthy and not weighed down. It's a quiet place, no blaring music. Staff are lovely people who go the extra mile. read more

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Growing up in Toronto my family always frequented this Chinese restaurant in Scarborough, a few years later, they moved to Markham. We still went and dined there at least once every two weeks. Magic Wok. 'Sung dung'. Man, so many amazing memories and great food. They closed down and the place still sits empty. Decades later. Just found the restaurant that has many of the same dishes! Back in Scarborough! Amazing bird's nest (taro!!), sweet and sour pork, fish! I am so thrilled to be transported back to the tastes of my childhood! Will be back with my family and friends! read more

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May Yan Seafood Restaurant is a hidden gem! Stop by for a quick bite after your Spa treatment, or post-Tuina massage! Tasty, well-prepared food. Fresh ingredients. Great for large groups, birthday parties and family friendly dinners! read more

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My husband and I were really looking forward to share a 3 to 4 lbs lobster at May Yan. I been here several times before when they were called Maple Yip and really enjoyed the food. Unfortunately, we were extremely disappointed . On their menu, they advertise a dine-in lobster price of $22.99/lb with a minimum order of 2.5 lbs. There were no wording saying a larger lobster will cost more per pound, which we would have gladly paid. We spoke to the waitress in Cantonese ordering 3-4 lbs lobster cooked maggi-styled, satay beef with veggies and half a fish sauce chicken. First, we got complementary soup, then the chicken came, followed by the satay beef with veggies. I mentioned to my husband that it's weird that all the other dishes came and they didn't come till is what the final weight of the lobster was. I understand not all places will bring the lobster out for you to see, but they usually tell you what the actual weight of the lobster is before cooking it. To our disappointment, the lobster dish came and it was 3 smaller (approx 1.25lbs each) lobsters. Foodies know that one 3-4lbs lobster just doesn't taste the same as multiple ~1lb lobsters. We asked the waitress about it and she said we didn't specify. "And that bigger lobster are 27.99/lb and assumed we didn't want to pay the price". Lol...it would be nice if she at least asked. The lobsters were fresh but it just wasn't the same. We finished the lobster dish, and when she came to collect the dirty dishes she said, "wow, you guys actually finished it". LOL. The satay beef with veggies was very oily with no "wok hay", something I would expect from a Cantonese restaurant with decor dating back to the early 2000s. The chicken was average, nothing to write home about. A tad bit too salty but it is cooked with "fish sauce" and we didn't order white rice to go with our dishes, so the saltiness is acceptable. With the meal being approximately $170 with tax and tips, and we had both half the chicken and beef dishes to pack home, I would say the price is reasonable. However, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here or wait in line for a table. They do take reservations though! read more

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Came here for a family dinner on a weekend and it was pretty busy. We got their set dinner at a pretty reasonable price. The portions are pretty big, and every dish is flavorful. Loved the sweet and sour pork as well as the stir-fried beef, very tender. Highly recommend this restaurant, and we'll be back in the future. read more

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Good value, reasonable quality. We saw May Yan Seafood on social media, and the set menus looked like value you couldn't get anywhere else in the GTA nowadays. We did make a reservation, which seems to be necessary if you go on a weekend since the restaurant is pretty small. It is a typical Scarborough restaurant, with limited decor and embellishments but solid food. We found that all our chopsticks were sticky but we didn't let that interrupt our meal. We ordered the set menu for 6, which came with 2.5lb lobster, steamed fish, sweet and sour pork, beef and veggie, fried rice, and half a chicken. For $128 dollars, this is a great deal. We added $10 to get the lobster done in typhoon style, rather than ginger and scallion. Overall, the taste was good - nothing too special, but I enjoyed all the dishes. I think the portion for some of the dishes was small to be shared amongst 6 people, but you can always add another dish. Split amongst 5 people, we each paid $35 including tax and tip which is a great price nowadays. For a normal dinner, this is perfect, but for a special occasion I would choose something different since the environment is not the best. read more

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Lobster with black bean sauce tasted decent but was overcooked. The meat was harder than usual to part from the shell. Partly it's because we had it for takeout & it continued to cook, but I've had leftover lobster before & even when reheated it wasn't so tough. read more

TLDR - Overall value 4 stars; food rating depends on what you order. The place has seen a busier time, but it still worths a visit. I patronized May Yan three times within the last two months, twice for weekend family dinners and once for a birthday celebration. My honest opinion is the chef is skilled. Not only can s/he cook a large variety of dishes, s/he can cook some rather uncommon dishes. These dishes require pre-ordering. Everything tastes okay to good, with seafood tasting the best. The flavor profile is bold and traditional. And the pricing is affordable. $26.50 for a steamed live whole Tilapia fish? Sign me up! The plating is impressive and the sauce is good. And portions are generous for other meat and vegetables dishes. Check out the pictures. What set May Yan back are 1) the decor and ambiance, and 2) the ingredients. There is probably nothing the owners can do about the older building, or the numerous spas in the mall. Maybe they can refresh the venue with a new coat of paint; that is about it. In terms of ingredients, the non-seafood ingredients could be fresher from my experience. No, they are not spoiled by any means, nor do they taste funny. But they are not as fresh as say Congee Queens. Nothing that I cannot look passed when I look at how much food I get for how little I pay. And if you stick with entrees that have high turnovers, you probably can get around the freshness issue. read more

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We used to live nearby and visited the Maple Yip restaurant quite often. Now with the same chef and menu but a new owner, it was renamed as may yan restaurant. This is the first time we tried it after the ownership change. We ordered a few dishes as part of the CNY dinner takeout, the food quality was still quite solid (as good as dine-in). You have to reserve their signature dish such as "sticky rice stuffed chicken" at least a day jn advance. Flavour was perfect, with skin still being crispy even after a long drive home. Portion was also decent. We also tried their steam fish and shrimp dish. The fish was quite fresh and was cooked just perfectly. The so-called medium size shrimp dish should be renamed as large size shrimp dish. The portion and size of the shrimp were both quite decent. Unlike many other restaurants who tend to overcook shrimp dish, this dish here was cooked perfectly. The texture and flavour of the shrimp both turned out great. I especially like that the glass noodles which absorbed all the flavour of the shrimp and had a pleasant seafood taste. Strongly recommend this place and glad to see the chef's super solid cooking fundamentals and the restaurant's value for money has not deteriorated at all over the years. read more

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Ordered the set dinner for family of 4 which included lobster. However, quite a few pieces of the lobster was missing with some fried shells (see image). Other dishes such as the fresh steamed fish, sweet and sour pork, beef and broccoli were solid. The lobster fried rice was okay. Though food wasn't great, service was very attentive. read more

I haven't been in Scarborough for Chinese food for a while. A lot to the old places we used to go to are closed so we tried out May Yan Seafood. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise! We had some beef haw fun, sweet and sour chicken and a beef with choy dish. All three had very good flavours and were authentic. The pricing was very reasonable also. This is a great neighborhood place for having some Chinese food in an unassuming mall. read more

42. Sauteed Assorted Seafood w/Vegetables in birds nest $23.95 102. Beef tenderloin "cantonese style" $16.95 111. Stir fried beef with vegetables $13.95 174. Fried E-Fu noodles with mushrooms $13 Short ribs with honey glaze sauce (not on menu/only featured in party tray so ask) $15.95 Rice $2.50/bowl Lobster Typhoon (2.5 pounds) $24.99/LB + $10 = $62.50 Includes a Lai tong (soup) and dessert (tofu pudding or red bean dessert) Service from the main lady ( I believe owner) was very warm and welcoming.. she was very personable and she made me feel like I was a regular.. kept checking in and was hands on to help! Other servers were okay Everything was 10/10 for pricing, value, portions, taste... highly recommend if you want some quality Chinese food that wont break the bank.. its not the fanciest place and thats what I like about it.. its the kind of restaurants I went to growing up so it gives me a comfort cozy feel! read more

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I've been here twice but my review is for my most recent visit in August 2021. We typically order the small winter melon soup which is good enough for 7 people. You have to place the order for it 24 hours in advance. We ordered from the Lobster & Fish combo menu that had 2 sauteed lobsters, General Tao, half a chicken, fish, stir fry vegetables and beef, and fried rice. I was really surprised how yummy the lobsters were as well as the fried rice. Everything else was average-good. The lobsters ended up a bit "overweight" so we had to top of the difference in price. This place seems reasonably popular with locals as it quickly fills up at supper time on the weekend. It's best to reserve a table by phone first. read more

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Got takeout from this location during COVID for a family dinner. Lobster - was very fresh and meaty. The way it was prepared added great flavor without taking away from the lobster. Fish - the fish dish was big and lots of meat. Again very fresh seafood. Loved the pork underneath to give some saltiness and deep fried rice that absorbs the sauce. Steamed chicken - pretty standard Chinese fair. Meat was done well and had great flavor. What I expect from good Chinese restaurants. The fish omelette with preserved vegetables - also a great dish. Word of warning the preserved veges are not everyone's favorite and are quite the salt bomb so it's definitely for those who enjoy they flavor. Overall it works well as the egg and fish are more subtle flavors and the preserved vegetable provides the salty kick. Beef with Chinese broccoli - a tad too gingery for me but overall good. Meat cooked well and tender, veges also not overly done. Overall, great place for fresh seafood cooked in Chinese style. read more

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A step up from my mom's cooking for some dishes. Works for me when looking for a simple "home cooked like" meal with little to no fanfare.

Bright White table cloth Relaxed atmosphere Huge portions ($308 combo). Attendant serves everyone. Taste good Loads of MSG‽ read more

May Yan Seafood Restaurant - 4227 Sheppard E May Yan - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

I don't know how they don't have five stars. Everything is amazing . That's why there's a lineup to get it all the time around dinner and you need a reservation lol. read more

Food is still good like the old Maple Yip. They were seriously under staff, waited long time for our food, one by one, with lots of time apart. read more

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Came here for my aunts bday lunch and it's okay. It's not bad but I have been to other Chinese restaurants with better food. read more

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Just ate at this place and it was just okay. Maple Yip used to be in the exact location. We ordered their half crispy chicken, 2 ginger and green onion lobsters and a seafood bird nest. The crispy chicken was good but the one at Asian Legend is better. The ginger and green onion lobsters was very bland but the lobster themselves were fresh. The seafood nest was just meh. If you are a seafood person like I am you will be disappointed. Will not return. read more

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Different English name but same Chinese name. Same owners/cooks/servers. Common modus operandi used for tax evasion: change business names every 5 years or so. Onto the food: Peking duck, $32, did not have the customary lacquered, crispy skin; Dry meat and small sizes-fowl. Re-fried Not worth it. Not chef-quality. Tofu with broccoli, ~$12. Ordinarily ok. Sweet & sour pork, ~$12. Re-fried! Unbelievable at $12! Thick batter/ dried up meat. Steamed chicken, ~$12. Ordinarily ok. Not smooth in texture and taste. Customer service sucks big time from all servers. Servers have low morale. Our sweet & sour dish came at the very end of our 1 hour dining time; we almost had to cancel it. When we inquired about it to our server, she replied: "Listen, the occupants of the table to your right came here before you, and their dishes are not complete yet, so don't complain." (Replied in Cantonese). That was not our question ("Where is our order of sweet & sour?"). Her reply was very defensive, irrelevant and unprofessional. Long story short: Mediocre food. Burnt-out servers. Scammy practices: re-fried Peking duck，pork and God knows what else. Do NOT waste your hard-earned money here like I did. Not a trustworthy establishment. read more

Everything is delicious and so traditional. A must visit in the east end. Sorry, only one photo too busy enjoying. Stay tuned for our next visit. read more

May Yan Seafood Restaurant - 3 lobsters with ginger and scallions for 7 people. - Seafood Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Have been there few weeks ago and I would name it's one of the best Cantonese style 小炒 in Toronto, 有鑊氣, 經經濟濟... don't get me wrong, they also have more fancy dishes as famous as 八寶鴨, 冬瓜盅, 蒸青斑, etc. We tried 咕嚕肉, 梅子鴨, 妙手粉絲, 三鮮雀巢... all of them are quite 撚手! Told by my friend that it's formerly 陸羽 w/ new management. Well, the service is much better and more friendly than before. As a small restaurant in Scarborough, it's good to have such a place for family and friends gathering. I would suggest it worth a try. read more

May Yan has taken over Maple Yip :( and I didn't realize this until I showed up and saw the signage change. It's definitely an owner change and not a name change for tax purposes, as all the staff and managers are different! The restaurant is also a bit smaller as they did remove the sketchy not to building code extension that Maple Yip had on the main floor. The food however is still good cantonese food. I did not order any "special" dishes, just some standard cantonese items for dinner: clay pot pork/eggplant, diced beef, and garlic fried veggies. All came out to expectation. I will come back again and see if they have any signature dishes. read more

Four stars seem to fit this restaurant. At first, the restaurant that is tucked into a corner does't seem eye catchy. But the restaurant is quite busy and I found the the reason is the food is quite decent. My group of friends enjoyed the food and had a good time. I do recommend to try. read more

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Terrible service. Tried to call to order my Christmas dinner and the man who answered the phone was super rude. It honestly felt like he didn't care if he had my business or not. And I thought I would support a small local business during these rough times. But I guess they are sooo busy they don't even care. I wanted to order the chicken sticky rice and the guy just said "no". Had he just been more polite I would have been okay but he was just rude. Not to add that I called over 50 times just to be able to get someone to answer the phone. Would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Also they deleted IG comments instead of just addressing it problem. read more

When they have special it's really good! I got the lobster and crab combo for $39.95! It was delicious

HORRIBLE, nasty nasty staff BAD customer service! There are a million Chinese restaurants in Scarborough WHY would I go there??? Honestly one of the WORST restaurants experiences... in my life! I have tried it twice to see if it was just a bad nite but NO...... NEVER NEVER NEVER again!!! NO thanks! read more

Tony C. We are very pleased with their service. Their quality of food is always been good and fresh with consistency. it is a Cantonese family style restaurant with good prices for a great meal. It is one of our friends, family and clients favorite restaurant in Scarborough. Anyone dined here would come came back with their family and friends. Their special dishes are excellent, i.e. lobster lunch/ dinner pre-set dinner, sticky rice crispy chicken, sweet and sour pork, fresh seafood dishes, duck, fresh vegetable and all pre-ordering delicious soup. It is great that they would allow you to pre-order any seasonal or special dishes which is not offering in the menu, pending how busy they are. read more

Pre-ordered on Thursday for Mother's Day. Not only the order wasn't ready. It wasn't even late. Stood there like a fool for 1.5hr. People came in got their food on table. People order on the spot got their food. Then they ask us to pay saying it's almost ready. After we paid, then we found out it's more wait! OMG! They just started to prepare our food at that point. What a ghetto shop. Take y'all money else where because here your money is not money. And you will not even feel like customer here. Saw people walking out pissed. Now I see. Cashier lady boss people around and mouthing off to customers as they walking out. And that's after they have ate! And please do not bribe me to remove this comment. It's THAT BAD. read more

I have been to this restaurant 3 Times,I always get the same thing. Vermicelli Singapore noodles,All three times,The food is sooo delicious,The portions are big and the Service and customer Service is so friendly, read more

Like many others posting here, I have been to this location since it was Maple Yip. Curious to try May Yan, I came with my family and was met with disappointment. Service here alone is enough for me to never give my money to this restaurant again. And here's why: My family is allergic to onions. We had ordered our meal and gave specific instructions to leave out the onions, but alas when the meal came - it came with onions. We told the manager and she told the kitchen to make us a new dish. This was fine. About a month later, we came back to this restaurant and the manager went off on us. She was yelling at my parents, saying that we caused her to lose money the last time we came because we did not notify her staff to take the onions out and claimed it was only after the fact that the food came out that we told her staff. She continued to say that every time we come, she loses money because we con her staff into making the dish with onions, and then send it back. She said this to our table from across the restaurant, in front of many other seated customers. Now, my family has never eaten onions and we always ask for no onions - surely this is not a mistake on our part in terms of forgetting to ask for no onions. As much as I was a fan of Maple Yip, this establishment ain't it. I hope it runs out of business if this is how they treat RETURNING CUSTOMERS. read more

The sticky rice chicken is still just as yummy as before. So glad this place reopened!