Absolute BEST dim sum I've had yet. Made to order, the food was hot, juicy, and tasted just right…read more Not greasy or oily, just pure juiciness. We tried to go to other places around town for dim sum but others were too busy or only took reservations. I'm so glad we ended up here. Portions are huge so be careful when ordering! We ordered a lot and ended up having plenty to take home after. 12/10 recommend this place for delicious dim sum!

Overall: 3.5/5 This was a last-minute family dinner, and…read morewith such a large group, Royal Palace had the seating capacity to comfortably host us. With about 9-10 people per table, we were treated to what felt like at least ten courses. There wasn't much time for photos, as conversation and catching up naturally took precedence. The standouts were the seafood fried rice and the green onion lobster and crab stir-fry -- rich, comforting, and generously flavoured, the kind of dishes that quietly anchor a long meal. It was a busy holiday weekend, and the restaurant was packed. Our original 7:00 p.m. reservation was delayed until 8:00 p.m., leaving many of us waiting outside in the cold. Once seated, the pacing felt off, with dishes arriving out of sequence, which gave the meal an oddly disjointed rhythm. A small apology or update from the staff would have been welcome, but none came. Overall, the food was very tasty, and I would consider returning -- particularly to explore more of their seafood offerings.

Nice ambiance, great lighting and good for families They…read morewere very understanding with my niece (10 months) and had a high chair for her The food was very very good! We got the steamed lobster with garlic and added vermicelli noodles, geoduck and opted for the head to be fried, and eggplant and green beans. Geoduck -5/5 one of the best versions I have had Lobster -5/5 love it but slightly too much garlic for me Eggplant and green beans-5/5 perfectly cooked and liked the mix of bell peppers with it Good service and loved the little things- presentation of the tea, with a warmer, napkins and wet wipes. Even the water tasted nice and fresh!

This is more a 3.5 than 4 stars…read more Food 5/5 Price on high side 4/5. While food quality is high it's an expensive meal. Service 2/5 RES for 11:30. Seated at 12:10pm! Servers not smiling. Environment/ambience 3.5/5 Feels tight. Not much view despite location. Honoranle mention. Tea 5/5. High quality tea served in clear glass pot over a warmer after steeping in original pot with levels so as not to over steep. Free parking on P2 but limited spots.

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Came here with my family on March 14th. Congee came noticeably runny than thick consistency. It…read morewasn't like this before. Eggplant with shrimp was good, but the sauce tasted quite bland. Chive dumplings were big as usual. Chicken feet were good. Steamed ricerolls with fish paste (#28 $9.60) was alright. It wasn't our favourite from the menu. Not sure if the chef has changed, but food could have been better.

So mum wanted to show her appreciation for being her chauffeur taking her around to the doctors…read more She took me out for dimsum and with it being in Richmond there is a plethora of choices. She wanted to go to Kirin. Plenty of parking in the mall. Hostess greeted and seated us promptly. Restaurant was busy but not crazy. This was at 10am on a Thursday. Waiters were attentive. Usual table service was in place. Took our order and food came out at acceptable pace. When we were done, they politely boxed up the leftovers and we paid our bill. So service was on point. The food we ordered came out hot. The staples that I order to test was hargow, suimai and pai gwut(spareribs). All 3 dishes in general were good.....the hargow could have used an extra minute or 2 in the steamer. The suimai was very good. I tasted every ingredient in this dish. Usually it is just a complete mix and you can't discern the different flavors. They tried something different with the cheongfun by adding pieces of Chinese donut to the roll. I personally think it didn't add much to the dish, taste or texture wise. I did like the pea shoots with shrimp. I think it is a good combo. All in all a good dimsum. I also noticed they did not charge us a tea service. The cost of the food is comparable with other restaurants at this level. Yes come on a date or impress business clients/boss or family celebrations.

I have many Chinese friends in Vancouver, and my last visit to Kirin Richmond was in July 2024…read more This time, it was my birthday, and my friends insisted on treating me to Kirin Richmond once again. On a typical Sunday evening, the restaurant is usually fully occupied, but my friend had thoughtfully made a reservation a week in advance, so our table for five was ready upon arrival. As always, the restaurant was clean and well maintained, with good airflow thanks to the wide-open front entrance facing the parkade. The front desk receptionist greeted us cordially, and we were escorted to a cozy table in a comfortable location -- not too close to the washrooms, which I appreciated. Our meal began with the Kirin Special Assorted Cold Appetizer, followed by Crab Meat, Dried Scallops, and Fish Maw Soup. The soup arrived piping hot and was delicious, with a generous portion that could easily have served eight people. We also enjoyed Pea Tips Braised with Bean Curd and Assorted Mushrooms in Consommé, Marinated Free-Range Crispy Skin Chicken, Fillet of Cod Sautéed with Seasonal Vegetables, and Live Crab in Consommé with Ginger and Green Onion, served with E-fu Noodles. Overall, the quality and taste of every entrée were excellent. Service was top-notch -- tea and hot water were refilled constantly, bones and used plates were replaced promptly, and the servers were friendly and engaging throughout the evening. My friend and his family have apparently been regulars at this location for over two decades, which likely contributed to the exceptional attentiveness we received. However, one aspect of the experience genuinely disturbed me. All servers, including the captains, continued to wear masks at all times. While this practice was understandable two years ago, now -- five years after the onset of the pandemic, with COVID-19 managed similarly to other seasonal respiratory illnesses -- the continued universal masking in a fine-dining environment feels unnecessary and detracts from the overall guest experience. Fine dining, in my view as an avid foodie, is built on human connection, hospitality, and personal interaction. Masks create a more impersonal, almost clinical atmosphere. In a well-ventilated space like this, the environmental risk does not seem to justify the visual and social trade-off. Rather than providing reassurance, the persistent masking may unintentionally signal that the environment is unsafe or that management is out of step with current provincial health guidelines, where masking is now a personal choice rather than a mandate. Final verdict: Food & Service: 5/5 Ambience: 2/5 Overall: 3/5 -- as the current aesthetic feels more like a relic of 2020 than a leader in 2026 hospitality.

Very good taste good'price good but dim sum size is a little big every thing is good , will be backread more

New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant is a popular restaurant in Gladstone Street on kingsway ,…read moreVancouver, BC * Service (5/5): The service was great and attentive, friendly, and deserves a full five stars ..., * Food (4/5): The flavors were good as usual While the duck was a little on the drier side this time, the rest of the meal was delicious. * Ambiance: Even though the manager mentioned it was a "quiet" night, the restaurant had a great, lively energy and stayed pleasantly busy.

Located inside Henderson Place. There's plenty of free parking and some spots reserved just for Lee…read moreGarden patrons on the 2nd level of the parkade. I went for dim sum with my family and enjoyed the elegant setting. Service was friendly, but they were a bit short-staffed and we waited a bit for a tea/hot water refill. The food is fresh and droolworthy. We ordered a variety of dim sum dishes to share and I loved their plump crystal prawn dumplings and cuttlefish. We also ordered 2 noodle dishes: Singapore style vermicelli and pan fried crystal noodles with bbq pork & shrimp.

Tip: make reservation over the phone!…read more My family always come here on Christmas day it like our tradition. And every years it's PACKED so reservations is a must! Despite the craziness/ how busy it was. The food came out really good and in a timely manner! Our dishes came out hot. Things that we deep fried came out crunchy! Tea/ hot water was always refilled. In the Coquitlam area we tried all the.dim sum places but we always come back to Lee Garden.

Drove to Uptown Chinese restaurant for lunch from Gibsons Landing. The restaurant, which is a good…read moresize, was almost completely empty. There was one other table seated, but that was it. We were somewhat worried about this. Our server was friendly. We asked for lots of lemons/limes with our water and got one slice of lemon each. She didn't really understand the concept of limes, but did go back and get us more lemons. I ordered the Tofu in Salt & Pepper, which is an appetizer, and my friends ordered the spring rolls, which were very nice, Chinese broccoli, and stir fry broccoli in garlic sauce. None of the dishes came with rice, which surprised us. The S&P tofu was spicy, crispy, and delicious. It had small pieces of red and green peppers and onions. It was also fairly spicy, so let them know if you want it milder. They slice the tofu fairly thin, which makes it easier to get crispy I'm sure. My friend's Chinese broccoli was also very tasty. It's not really broccoli but a type of kale with stems that has great health benefits. The stir fry broccoli with garlic sauce didn't have a ton of flavor, but it was cooked well. I really didn't taste much garlic in it, but it was bright green and crunchy. They make their own sauces in house and the yellow mustard was not as spicy as the ones you get pre-packaged. The sweet sauce for the spring rolls was very nice; I added it to my tofu, which went together nicely. The red chili sauce was more sweet than spicy. This was a solid Chinese restaurant, but it did not stand out amongst its peers, hence the 3 star rating.

Excellent authentic Chinese cooking right here at our door step. The owners are very nice and the…read morefood is great. If you haven't yet given them a try, please do. You will be happy.

Our usual dim sum spot was reserved for a private party. A quick Yelp search led us to here to try…read more Excellent find! Service friendly and welcoming. Decor ~ banquet style, clean, well kept furnishings, high ceilings for good ventilation. Dim Sum ~ order from the menu and it comes out promptly. Delish dishes and ordered more. Covered parking next to the restaurant makes it so easy. Service is better than most and will bookmark for a repeat visit.

Dropped by for a Sunday lunch - place was packed, as most dim sum related places would be…read more Service was good, however some dishes (pan fried bun) toke a questionable amount of time to arrive. Pan fried bun - long wait to receive, pretty greasy inside - however had a nice crunch to the bun. XLB - standard, the soup within was pretty tasty , watch out for the temperature as usual. Crab Claw - No idea why we decided to have this as lunch, was pretty impulsive - did take some time to arrive , very meaty , so nothing to complain about. Fried Tofu - was the dish highlight, nice crisp with a warm soft interior, spiced to perfection! Wine drunken Chicken - was soft and juicy, however aside from the cooking wine taste, there wasn't anything more to add. I would skip a re-visit , as Richmond is pretty competitive, however it's not bad and worth a shot.

Classic hole in the wall Chinese restaurant that's serves excellent food. Booths could use a bit of…read morerepair but we are there for food. Lots of options on the menu including soup. We came from the noodles and soup dumplings and they did not disappoint. Service was quick and food came out staggered which is typical for Chinese restaurant. Will be back

We came in with our 3 kids and glad the place was not too crowded as it is small. Hole in the wall…read moretype place. Not my favorite location as a visitor of Vancouver but moving on. The portions are huge and overall worth the price. We didn't enjoy the dumplings. They don't have a way to keep them hot so they got cold quick. They didn't taste very fresh. The orange chicken was good but not great. The chicken noodle soup was good. Green beens were very tasty. The chicken and jalapeño is way too spicy- I don't recommend it even if you like spicy. The fried rice was good but underwhelming. Overall the owner was helpful in helping us pack up food and she even put the bag of food in our stroller and was helpful. It's low key vibes which some days that's just what you want. No pressure to talk, just be cozy eat in your sweats and then leave type of place. I'd go back!

Pass. Not for me. No Mongolian beef. Shrimp and broccoli better. Chicken chow mein so so. When kids…read moresay the white rice and boba is the best thing they ate then pass. I must have ordered the wrong things because google reviews say this is the best. Vs Canada vs Portland taste The veggies were very very fresh and good

I quite enjoyed my take out here and the prices were really reasonable. They even take 10% off if…read moreyou take out and pay in cash which was nice (I basically just tipped it back because I appreciated the service.) I quite enjoyed their sweet and sour pork and deep fried shrimp. This complimented their chow mein and fried rice very well as well as their chop suey. Very good portion sizing as well for the price. I quite enjoyed my meal with my friend from here. One of the more fun parts of my meal was opening our fortune cookies and reading our fortunes to each other. It is right in the downtown strip so it is very convenient.