Shanghai Dim Sum House is a great little spot tucked away on the third floor of Crystal Mall's food court. The food court itself is full of different Asian cuisines, and this stall definitely stands out. They offer a wide variety of Shanghai-style dim sum, including dumplings, wontons, rice cake, several meat noodle soups, and some combo rice dishes. I ordered the Sichuan Style beef noodle soup, and it was surprisingly delicious and spicy -- the broth was flavorful, and the beef was incredibly tender. Even though it's just a small food court stall, the quality of the dishes makes it worth a visit. If you're already exploring Crystal Mall or craving some quick and tasty Shanghai-style snacks, this place is a solid choice. read more

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Food is still consistently ok. Nothing fabulous. Ordered the pan fried bun and it took a while. Prices are not that great for what you get. There are many other eateries in crystal mall that have better value. read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - XLBs - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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My go to when visiting Crystal Mall is getting the pan fried buns and xiao long bao for a quick and easy lunch. No frills and always tastes amazing. Be careful when you bite inside both of them as there is hot soup! read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

One of the must visit stalls for me in this food court. Highly recommend. I always get the #14 Shanghai Style Deep-Fried Pork Buns (5 pieces). Freshly made on the spot. Big size and very delicious. I'd ask for extra dipping sauce (or the chill oil if you like spicy). These can get messy if you don't be careful. Take a small bite of the skin first and sip the soup inside before diving in. The soup is very hot, so I usually pour it onto a spoon and drink it from there. #13 is translated as "Steamed Mini Pork Buns" in English and Shanghai Xiaolongbao in Chinese on the menu, which is misleading. When I ordered it last time, it turned out to be the same buns as #14, just steamed instead of deep-fried. They're large and not mini at all like traditional XLB. Personally, I didn't enjoy them as much as the fried version and wouldn't order them again. They tend to stick together and aren't very to-go friendly. #14 is the star here, and it's absolutely worth coming back for. read more

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XLB were okay. They are large and I personally like the smaller sized ones so it's easier to pick up. Because these were so big, picking them up from the steamer was a bit more difficult and causes the soup inside to spill out. The vinegar is very mild. Service is typical fast stall service. I asked for another set of chopstick and spoon and the lady threw one down on the counter without looking up so it is what it is. read more

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the infamous dumpling booth at the crystal mall food court. Honestly thought it wouldn't be enough portion-wise but each dumpling was massive and they're around $10-11 ish per portion. I do think colour see see near by has better dumplings tho also this location is CASH ONLY there is an atm by the food court if u need it read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - pan fried bun - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

For 生煎馒头/生煎包 stop number two, my favorite in Vancouver: Shanghai Dimsum House. I visited once before a couple of years ago on vacation and I was so impressed that I had to revisit this trip. This food stall is located at the end of a row of other stalls, and the patrons sitting at this side of the cafeteria area all possess trays heaped high and heavy with food from this hawker stand. It's an almost vulgar display of food and bounty. Shanghai Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns (SJB) ($9.75) - This is the must get dish at Shanghai Dimsum House. Wandering in at 6 PM on a Sunday, it seemed like everyone and their mothers had plates of these exquisitely juicy bao on their tables. For the dinner rush, the employees crank these out continuously, meaning there was only a 30 second or so wait before I ordered and they were ready. One order comes with 5 pieces of some of the best SJBs outside of Asia. The rich, fatty, salty, savory, porky, meaty juice erupts out of the dumpling like a volcano spewing lava. Even after making a tiny bite and pouring out the juice, (which overflows the provided soup spoon!), more and more squeezes out of the pork nestled inside as the bun is being eaten. The meat is a sponge for the soup, and I suspect if it were wrung out, the total soup content would put most SJBs to shame. The bun is not the more traditional bao-type gelatinized, leavened bun, instead it's of the denser, a bit more doughy, but thinner, variety that developed in the 90s. The skin is greasy and oily, but has the requisite fried crisp. The filling is essentially a pork meatball, tender to bite into and very meat forward in taste. A smattering of green onion and sesame seeds grace the top to add a small amount of aromatic flavor, although it's not consistently applied to each bao. A small side of black vinegar is provided for additional seasoning, much needed to cut through some of the fat. This is as close to the Platonic ideal of SJB I have experienced in the West. On my very first visit to Shanghai Dimsum House, I was hooked. My second visit only enhanced my love. This is the one restaurant that I will visit every time I'm in Vancouver. read more

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No credit card, the place is inside a mall food court. There is barely any seating. Really disappointed with the food choices available in Vancouver wrt Chinese food read more

This is a stall in The Crystal Mall Food court. It's located near the back. I tried their Xiao Long Bao (Soup dumpling) and San Ji Bao (Fried dumpling). Both were quite good, although I preferred the soup dumpling, but I'd still recommend trying both. Comes with black vinegar for dipping. Line can be long at times and expect to wait for your food (10 - 20 mins). However, you can be sure that your food will be fresh and piping hot! read more

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Located inside a busy food court with tons of Asian food, this place stood out to me for its long line. I got the xiao long bao ($9, which is their signature), which is very juicy, unfortunately skin sticks together, causing me some difficulty in picking up the dumpling (one broke and spilled out). Skin was unusually thick which I disliked. Service and ambience were pretty much non-existent (it's a food court and place is not the most well maintained. read more

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Best affordable spot for Xiao long bao and pan fried pork buns!!! Got an order of the Xiao long bao ($8.75) and it came out in about 10 mins, it was supppper fresh and so juicy!!! Wanted to get the pan fried pork buns too but it was a 30min wait so we passed on it. This is always my go to spot for Shanghai food at the crystal mall food court!! read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Xiao long bao $8.75 - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Only the bao that was steamed and then fried on the bottom was good. The lanzhou beef noodle soup was a disasspointment. The noodle was not al dente, the soup broth was curry tasting!!! The scallion pie (something very basic) was also not very good. $11.50 lanzhou mien noodle soup, $9.50 for the scallion pie. CASH ONLY read more

This spot in the Crystal Mall is known for their Shanghai Xiao long baos (XLB), or Shanghai soup dumplings. They are big, fresh, and soupy deliciousness of heaven and a reason why they are so popular, busy, and well recommended. After a weekend hike I was starving and headed to Crystall Mall for a late lunch and do some produce shopping. Went at 3pm and there was still a short line up. I ordered the XLB and decided I need something more and also ordered the Dan Dan noodles for a total of $19.25 including tax. The XLB hot the spot and was delicious, as usual. The Dan Dan noodles were huge and had lots of peanut sauce but was completely bland tasting. The noodles were fresh but didn't have a great chew or texture to them. They were fine but was disappointing, especially compared with the amazing XLBs. Will keep coming back for the XLBs but will definitely pass on the Dan Dan noodles in the future. read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Dan Dan noodles and Xiao long baos - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

We did a comparison of the xiao long bao (XLBs) from Shanghai Dimsum House vs. Shanghai Fortune Cuisine which is just a few stalls away. Overall if you are in the mood for extremely large XLBs with a lot of soup, then this is the place for you. The flavor was "ok only" and the dough a little thicker than I would like. But it is a fun spot to try for an unusual take on an XLB dish. Service was fast and ordering process very easy. read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Xiao long bao-RHS is from Shanghai Dum Sum House, LHS is from Shanghai Fortune Cuisine - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Dumplings & noodles were delish! No wonder there was a line up! Hard to find seating in food court but worth it.

Maybe it was that I expected rockets going off after reading all the other reviews, but it was not as good as expected. I ordered #15, the most popular pan-fried dumplings. I was not sure so thought it was ordering the XLB, but these are the steamed pork dumplings. So don't make that mistake when you order. The lady who was making the dumplings made fun of me the whole time I was waiting for my order, I was embarrassed as was but I was still bound and determined to not let that take away from my experience. I understand enough Mandarin to know what she was saying about me. Yes, I am proud to have been born in Canada and proud that I still retain enough Cantonese / Mandarin to get by. I finally received the order and took it back to the hotel for taste experience. Like I said, it was not as good as I was hoping for. Still very good, but would say above average and definitely in line with other places I have been in Richmond and other parts of Vancouver / Burnaby. Still glad I went as it was on my list, but not sure I'll be back. There are a lot more places to explore - so much food, so little time. read more

The serving of pan fried pork dumplings was generous. These were served hot and I had to be careful not to scald my mouth. I bit in and my mouth was flooded with delicious hot broth. Gingery pork broth with a fresh hint of green onions. Then add in a drop or two of the black vinegar and it is a home run. The texture of these gems also contributed to the excellent flavor, as the fried part was crunchy and the top part chewy with a nice elasticity. I will dream of these dumplings! The mall is older and food court very busy. Bring a wet wipe for the table as they don't clean during the day. read more

Great place for cheap, tasty dim sum. Definitely get an order of #13 (Shanghai style steamed mini pork buns aka Xiao long bao), and/or #14 the pan-fried version of XLB. Other classics: beef roll, wontons in chili sauce, and green onion pancake. They are cash only. Located inside the Crystal Mall food court. It's on the 2nd floor. Specifically if you go straight coming up the escalator, it's at the end of the left, near the windows. There's free parking underground - entrance is on the south side near the library. It's an awful circular parking lot. read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Storefront - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Horrible service. Health code violations and dirty kitchen. Food was fine but will go to anywhere else in the food court.

Shanghai Dimsum House has been at Chrystal Mall for a long time. They used to be in Richmond across from Richmond Center. They are known for their soup dumplings or what they call them as Shanghai Style Steamed Mini Pork Buns and Shanghai Style Pan Fried Mini Pork buns. Their mini buns are not mini at all. They are huge. The steamed mini pork buns contains 2 plastic spoon full of soup. The meat was juicy and had a generous amount. The same goes with the pan fried buns. It tasted not bad. For the buns to be a bigger size (2 times bigger than the average ones elsewhere), the skin is a bit thicker in order for it to hold the stuffing and soup inside. If you ask me, I do prefer the thinner skin XLB. B ordered the spiced beef noodle soup. He said the beef was really tasty. I did find the portion size for this dish a bit small and doesn't have a lot of meat. It was tasty. My only complain here is that it is located in a food court and it is awfully difficult to find a table/seat during lunch time on a weekend. There are people everywhere. Definitely "Mountain People, Mountain Sea". I will be back again. read more

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This Crystal Mall food court staple has the best xiao long bao (soup dumplings) in the lower mainland. There's really no competition for me--it's perfectly juicy, plump, and large. Flavour is absolutely on point--a burst of deliciousness for my soft mouth. And the wrapper does not rip when you pick it up, which is really crucial. Be careful as you eat as they are PIPING hot when they first come out! I haven't tried much else here but the xiao long bao is definitely their specialty--it's a must order!! It's often always busy so expect a 20-minute or more wait as the workers handmake your dumplings right in front of you. It's also situated in a very crowded and popular food court, so you may have trouble finding seating. I felt like a vulture waiting for people to finish eating and leave so I could swoop into their seats. Amazing service and amazing handiwork. When these ladies retire, it'll be a sad day that will be mourned in Vancouver. We can only hope their successors will be able to live up to their legacy. read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Xiao long bao / soup dumplings. #13 on their menu. SO DELICIOUS - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

When you come to Crystal mall you must stop for the XLB here. Come early because they will sell out. Such a good deal too! The dumplings are huge. They come out piping hot. Don't forget cash! read more

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Delicious dim sum and soup. Was a crowded weekend day here at Crystal Mall, but we found a table and shared some pleasant conversation with a Burnaby couple. I look forward to returning. read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Combo A: pork buns and tofu puff vermicelli soup / Combo D: onion pancake and wonton soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Located within Crystal Mall's food court, my sister wanted to take us to try Shanghai Dimsum House Ltd. because they're known for the large size dumplings. We ordered the Shanghai Style Steamed Mini Pork Buns, Shanghai Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns, Green Onion Pancake, Stir-Fried Rice Cake with Pickle Cabbage and Shredded Pork, and the Shanghai Style Fried Thick Noodles (last two dishes not displayed in photo). The Shanghai Style Steamed Mini Pork Buns were massive and my favourite dish out of the ones we ordered. Although the rice cake and noodle dishes didn't come with what looked like no meat, was pretty tasty despite its how it looked. There were long line ups at the place from the time we got there (11:00am) to when we left (12:30pm). I would say this place is definitely very popular among all the other food options. We'll definitely be back to try the soup noodle dishes since they seemed popular and of course the steamed mini pork buns again! I also want to come back here because it feels very authentic and everything is made fresh. read more

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Those that understands Chinese will know their English name is a not direct translation. That puzzles me. All the non-Shanghainese eaters would want to know if this is authentic Shanghai cuisine or not. As part of our Crystal Mall bucket list day, only ordered top two items in order to stall this positive pandemic mass growth trajectory. Or reverse ideally. But I digress. The shao long bao was well made, tasty, the skin contained the sauce and juice well. The bun/skin was on the excessively large and thick side of things. But overall a tasty dish. 7/10. Not the best of the best but good enough for the hype. Beef roll was a bit underwhelming. Thinnish and filling minimal. The breading was not roasted/fried enough. Parts were soggy due to the sauce. This would-be slightly below average IMO. Overall this is a "maybe" if you are in the area, given there are very few true Shanghai style cuisine in Burnaby. This may be as good as it gets in the neighbourhood. Otherwise go to Richmond. Does this live up to the hype? This an okay copy. read more

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This place is recommended all over tiktok and it was honestly just hype. This place is located in the Crystal Mall food court and offers a variety of dumplings and noodles. They are handmade as seen from their countertop. It also is a cash-only establishment as well as most places in the food court. There is usually a hefty wait for the food to come out but at least it's fresh and made to order. We ordered their xiao long baos and pan-fried dumplings. Both were very juicy and on the larger side but the dumpling skin was too thick for our liking. It was too doughy and I felt as though they could've also been more flavorful. Overall, this place is just okay. read more

This is our Go To place for "Soup Dumplings" and Shanghainese Food... The Soup Dumplings are made fresh to order right in front of you and they come out "Souper Hot" and steamy! It's best if you eat them there, so make sure you scout out a table before your order comes... Dumplings are very tasty and Big and very inexpensive compared to places like DinTai Fung... read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - customers at the counter - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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this is in the Crystal mall food court. so...temper your expectations. people come here for cheap food. not ambiance. not service. etc. If you know Crystal mall, you know what i mean... anyway, this stall is pretty popular. I got their shen jian bao (pan fried pork buns) and chili oil wontons. I didnt get XLB as its not something I normally like to begin with. The good: they give you a beeper and you can walk around until it beeps and you go pickup your order. the pan fried buns were large, very juicy, and price was ok. Theres an elderly lady in the front making their dumplings in front of you. Seems nice and fresh. The bad: the chili oil wontons lacked any depth of flavour, and the chili oil was tasteless. The filling was too firm. The pan fried buns were a little bland and I wish they were fried a bit more for a crispier bottom. Service: well dont expect much. You are able to order food, pay, and get your food. Cash only. Overall, seems to be a lot of hype over this place and i'm not sure why. Theyre not bad, but nothing amazing. read more

We were recommended this place by friends and thought to give it a try. They are cash only so make sure to have Canadian dollars with you before you go. There is an atm at the food court so you can exchange money pretty quickly or withdraw money but there is a 2 dollar transaction fee. The line is long but goes quickly. They churn out a lot of naps and they make it in front of you which is fun to see. We waited 30 minutes to get our food and they did tell us that upfront. The baos are super juicy, it would have been nice to have a spoon to help catch it all. It's at the end of the food court area so keep walking all the way to the end and look for a long line. They have a lot of other items we decided not to try since we were pretty full from the baos. read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Pan fried pork buns - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Excellent!! As a Shanghai native and avid XLB/SJB lover I was excited to find myself in the North American Dumpling Mecca (ie Richmond) so naturally had to take a tour of the best XLB/SJB During this visit I also went to Fortune Shanghai (3 stalls down from Shanghai dimsum house) and Baiyulan Shanghai cuisine (which if you can read Chinese, that's actually also the Chinese name of this place... they just named the English name differently). Don't think the locations are of any relation tho, it's just a well known chain in China. Out of the 3, this place had the soupiest of SJB and XLB, and overall I thought the best one, although by a narrow margin. The dough however is slightly thicker than what would be "perfect" and slightly more fried/entire bottom half is crispy vs just the bottom for what you really truly get in Shanghai. However, the flavor is spot on, the soup is plentiful and overall is super delicious. Comparatively, the fortune Shanghai SJB were much more of the fluffy/yeasted dough style and fried with the pleats up on top, which my mother has informed me is the true traditional Shanghai style before Yang's popularized the upside down method. Thier flavor was very good but because of the bun, it just wasn't as soupy. The shanghai dimsum house XLB are also very good, sufficiently soupy, but sizing wise are a bit too big per dumpling. However, again compared to fortune Shanghai, the ladies here give you the steamer instead of throwing your xLB into a plastic container (if you're eating there) so it's just a touch hotter when served- ie: soupier. This is all Ofcourse being super hypercritical because compared to most places in the USA, these are fantastic in all ways Cash only, wait 10-15 mins, and get soup filled piping hot deliciousness that is a taste of home. If you don't know how to eat SJB or XLB pls watch a YouTube video on how to do it so you don't burn yourself or worse- waste the soup!! That would be the real shame. read more

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Was craving some soup dumplings and hot noodles and saw this place ranked highly, decided to try.... First off, this place ONLY takes cash so be aware, no cards accepted.. Second of all, the address shows 4500 Kingsway but NO ONE TELLS YOU that this is in the Mall Food Court... it took me 15 minutes to find the place.... I wanted the Shanghai soup dumplings but was told they had run out in a brisk tone so... ok.... Asked them what other kind of dumplings were available and they said 'Northern Style Dumplings' - had no idea what those were and ordered them anyway. Also ordered Shanghai Style Thick Noodle soup.. They give You a pager and when it beeps they have Your tray ready for You... The dumplings are served with a *very* small portion of vinegar... they taste decent I realize I miss the taste of Shanghai Soup Dumplings.. The Noodles were exactly that, thick... the broth was very mild and plain and I added some soy sauce to it (had to ask for it separately and again and was given *a very small portion).... Would like to come back here again just once more to try their signature dish ... Being more of a food service counter, the service is as can be expected.... Not great... read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Northern Style Dumplings and Shanghai Style Thick Noodle Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Had the Lanzhou beef noodles for $9. Although a very inexpensive meal, soup was watery and under seasoned, noodles we're decent but flavourless because of the bland soup. Beef was thinly slice and tasted just a bit salty. Pretty one dimensional dish, does the job to fill you up. It seemed like a popular stall but the dumplings and buns may have been a better option over noodles. Cash only at Crystal Mall. 5.3/10 overall read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Lanzhou beef noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Oh my god. XLBs from heaven. Theres a reason why this place is so well known. The soup is super flavourful and the skin is thin yet has a good texture And the meat inside is extremely tender, flavourful, and juicy. Everything a perfect xlb should be. Tried their beef roll as well. Wouldn't get again. Good flavour but some green onions or veggies would be nice. Skin was kinda greasy but had good flavour. Wouldn't get again. Can't wait to come back and try the pan fried dumplings read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Xlb inside. A must get - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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This spot is SO good. I felt like I was transported to the streets of Shanghai. As a Shanghai native, I was happy the flavours were super authentic. The price is also really reasonable. My favourite shanghainese dim sum is Ci Fan Gao (sticky rice hash browns). While the Xiao Long Bao is a crowd favourite and can be found at many Chinese restaurants, ci fan gao is fairy rare and only super authentic restaurants will have them. This spot had DELICIOUS ci fan gao and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Ci fan gao (fried rice patty) - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Shanghai Dimsum house is absolutely one of the best dim sum places I have been to for pan fried buns and xlb. The food is a good price, it's definitely worth the money for the food that you get and you won't leave unsatisfied for the quantity received. My only gripe is that it's cash only, but that's all too common in Asian establishments here. The food itself is great! The XLB were packed to the brim with soup and meat, very flavourful and made fresh right then and there. The pan fried buns are wonderfully crispy, while still containing a ridiculous amount of meat and soup compared to some establishments. Be warned, this one plate of pan fried buns is probably enough for 2 people to eat because of how filling they are! The green onion pancake is better than most other places. Not overly oily, with good crisp. It is lacking a stronger green onion flavour, but that is a personal preference. This is my 4th time getting food here, and I don't see myself stopping anytime soon. If you want good dim sum at a fair price, Shanghai Dimsum House has you covered! read more

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Known for their hand wrapped dumplings, I always loved their xiaolongbao and shenjianbao (pan fried pork buns). Situated in the Crystal Mall food court, Shanghai dimsum house offers a variety of dumplings as well as noodle dishes. Their XLB are on the bigger side, with lots of soup and thin wrapper. As soon as you pierce through it, all the yummy broth pours out. Their shenjianbao are also done very well. With a crispy and well caramelized bottom paired with fluffy bun on top, it's a nice contrast of flavours especially combined with the juices from the filling. They are one of the busiest stalls at the food court, we waited around 15-20 minutes for our food. It was well worth the wait though as their dumplings are pretty special, not to mention the economic price tag. You just have to stay near the stall and wait for them to call out your order number though. They only take cash, the cashier was direct and efficient. read more

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Never disappoints. Always get the Shanghai fried pork buns. But remember to order first before doing anything else in crystal Mall as the wait is not short read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - Menu 2021 July - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Ok, so I get this is "fast food " and not Ding Tai Fung but it's way over hyped. XLB was decent but I've had better at comparable places in Toronto and NYC. I would not recommend the Beef Roll, just look at the photo, I mean WTF. The dough tasted like it was microwaved and the beef was chewy and not tender. I would not come back here. read more

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My friends and I needed some comfort food after they drank a little too much the night before. What better way to cure a hangover than with some legit and authentic dim sum! We took a while to find this place, not realizing that it was a counter at the Crystal Mall, but it was definitely worth the search. I went with the steamed and fried XLB along with a tasty plate of shanghai fried noodles. It was an incredible amount of food for such a low price. Everything tasted fresh and homemade and was exactly the meal I needed. The fried XLB did squirt out a lot of soup, so just be careful when taking your first bite. read more

Shanghai Dimsum House - All this goodness for under $20. - Dim Sum Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

After hearing great reviews about Shanghai Dimsum House, we decided to get the XLB soup dumplings and the SJB pan-fried pork buns as a snack after shopping. I found the XLB skin a little too thick and the SJB too heavy and oily for my liking, but they both had a lot of soup in both dishes! Like many other spots in the food court, Shanghai Dimsum House is cash only. read more

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