I went with a group of 5 on a Wednesday at 10:30am. There was no wait. The restaurant is big. It looks like a place for banquets or large groups. It was about 75% full. They no longer offer any size item for the price of small before 11am. Instead, if you place your order before 11am, you get a 20% discount off your bill. You must also pay with cash and at the time of ordering. An automatic 12% service charge is applied. Tea is $2.50 per person. I thought the dim sum items were really good. Not too salty and flavored well. This was also the first time I've seen siu mai served with 5 pieces instead of the usual 4 (ate one before the video) The egg yolk sesame ball was my favorite. Food came out in a timely manner. Staffs were not the kindest and having us pay up front threw me off. However taste wise is very good. read more

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Very fair seafood has been around for a long time, located at finch and Milliken. The parking lot is pretty ample so usually lots of space. We decided to dine in for a family birthday on this occasion. Service was pretty good, order was taken promptly and deliver correctly, got all dishes in a timely manner. Food: Roasted duck was perfectly cooked with almost all the fat rendered creating a super crispy and crunchy skin. Meat itself was flavorful and tender. Beef cubes with potato and broccoli - the steak cubes were cooked well with a slightly sweet glaze. The potatoes are super tender and also have a nice glaze on top. The broccoli was cooked well though on the firm side. Stir fried snow pea leaves in mushroom sauce was deliciously tender with a savory and salty mushroom sauce. Lobster - fairly typical - good cook but a bit on the small side. Oysters and onions in hotpot. Oysters were cooked well and decently big. Fish slices with stir fried vegetables. The fish was nice and tender with good seasoning and just a hint of spice. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly and season well. Fish soup - this was a nice dish with good fish flavor, tofu, fish pieces and root vegetables. Overall, a pretty good meal for a decent priced restaurant. read more

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I was here for a multi-course dinner celebration and enjoyed the food here, especially the fish. I don't know what kind of fish they served but it was fried and had a glaze over it. We had everything from I think sea cucumber, suckling pig, stuffed crab claw, lobster, efu noodles, fried rice, sweet and sour pork and more. The desserts were standard red bean desserts though I do like the buttery almond cookie and mango jelly. Overall I have nothing to fault it, it was a standard Cantonese set of dishes and I enjoyed my experience. The restaurant was able to section off the restaurant for us but I see next door some people do wedding celebrations too. Service was prompt and I like that the servers helped divide our dishes at each course. We definitely had way more food than we could eat. They even promptly gave us some take out boxes so we don't let it go to waste. read more

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First stop arriving to Canada. They were able accommodate 13 of us in a short period of time. The place is bustling with diners. The place is elegant and typical Asian decor. The live lobster tank was filled and massive and cheap. No steam carts here, you order from the menu they provide and will bring everything to you. Everything was very good except the congee. Lacked any seasoning. The stir fried noodles was very good with the wok hai. The durian filled pastry was amazing, wasn't overpowering and the outer layer was flaky. I would come back just for this. read more

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Wish I came across this spot earlier before settling with places like Yu Seafood and The One. We made reservations for a Saturday and sat down on time. Everything we ordered had huge pieces and tasted great. Notable mention to the hot sauce that they provided for the table and the huge dough sticks. Although service was great (hot water was refilled, our plates were cleared regularly and they swapped our personal plates with clean ones), I'll have to deduct a star for missing some of our ordered items. Eventually it was a blessing in disguise because the whole table got full, so not receiving some of the items was not the end of the world. read more

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With a name like "Very Fair" I'll have to say that rating will match the name. Good dim sum selections. Plump har gow and siu mai and probably the Guiness winning largest Youtiao on the hemisphere. Service is not necessarily that mindful. The table next to us kept growing in size and our table was made to scoot over several times over the course of our meal. At one point the manager was shouting urgently for everyone to put on their coats. What's going on? What's going on? Fire drill? No...they were going to bring in more chairs from outside and they were going to bring them through the fire exit abutting several tables. Hilarious disregard for the customer experience. My parents like to come here for BBQ takeout as well, so it's worth considering! read more

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Came here for dinner despite the 30mins ride for a family dinner. This place is huge, has a take out section, market section, they also serve dimsum during the day. Dinner is mostly set dinners, also lunch sets. The service is okay, they changed the plates for us on the way. Typical Chinese restaurant, I don't expect too much. Although something was up with the chopsticks, they were the black matte-like material. After wiping them with dry napkin, the black was coming out, they were on the napkin. The server said it's normal because they wash them... That's never happened before being with my husband for 14 years and my in-laws bringing me to so many restaurants. Crab was a little overcooked that the meat stuck to the shells. The goose feet are interesting and different. The maggie sauce beef was really good, duck was not bad too. I'm a little indifferent, there are better Chinese restaurants out there that I've been too. I've told my FIL I prefer the other places we've been. Rating: 3.5/5 read more

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Good food and service. Great portions. Couldn't finish our meal for two during dim sum. Needed to bring part of the meal home. To avoid parking issues or table wait times, it's wise to arrive there at around 10 AM or earlier. read more

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Despite its humble name, Very Fair Seafood Cuisine is definitely a great Chinese banquet option. I went for both dim sum and dinner recently, and both experiences were good. For Dim Sum, they have all the classic options and a deal on weekdays before 11. On weekends, it does get a bit pricey. I'm not sure if it was a unique situation, but I also found that the dishes came out very slowly this visit. Normally, dim sum is quickly serviced as most of the items are being made in large quantities - we probably waited 1.5 hours for all dishes, and even then, missing some. A highlight of our meal was the $10 roasted pork platter which was a special add on. The dinner was also a bit pricey, but I liked the elegant decor and good taste. There was nothing too special to support the price point but the food is definitely elevated against other Chinese banquet halls. They have some combo deals that seemed like good value, so worth your time to look into those. read more

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Parking situation: Absolute nightmare Ambience: Looks very victorian Food: Very fair, really good congee at dim sum, price wise if you submit your order before 10:55AM you get the early bird pricing Always packed and always a line up, especially on a weekend. Weekdays can be pretty busy too. Service is decent. Some of the wait staff have RBF which feels unwelcoming, some of them are super nice. Depends on the day I guess. Overall 4/5 stars. Be prepared to be patient for the parking situation cause people can't drive in Scarborough. read more

Service: Wednesday morning was pretty busy. Overall wait for a table for 3 was a bit over 45min. Language may be a bit of a barrier. In terms of speed of service for food, it was efficient. Although, asking for hot sauce or chilli oil may take awhile. Food: Chicken Feet was really good and my favourite dish at the restaurant. Chinese broccoli was yummy and crunchy. Sui Mai was good but I had better, it was slightly bigger than average and had a meatier taste. Steamed Bean Curd Roll, Fried Shrimp Roll, Shrimp & Chives Roll, Honey Cake, Pin Noodles, Short Ribs, Ginger Pork Buns were all average and okay. Overall price w/ an automatic 12% service fee = $130 Ambience can get a tiny bit loud but still fine to catch up with friends or family. Parking lot can be busy. read more

This review is based on the most recent renovations and changes made, which is a big improvement to what it was before. While not all the dishes were stellar, they deserve credit for their efforts. My wife came in for an earlier dinner and managed to get a seat without reservations, which seems to be a must, given it's recent resurgence in popularity. Throughout the course of the meal, the staff was very courteous and quick to address us. We ordered the Famous Four Dishes Set Meal, which came with the Soup of the Day, poached chicken (whole), garlic with vegetables in broth, plus two dishes, which we picked Fried Garlic with Shrimp and Beef Tenderloin in Chinese Style. The Poached Chicken (Whole) and Garlic with Vegetable in Broth were well presented and met the standards as you should typically expect, no complaints here. The Fried Garlic with Shrimp was coated with a batter that was done in the right amount, with a crisp texture and great spice flavouring. It's also cooked in onions and comes with sweet potatoes as well. Overall, this was my favourite dish for the night. The Beef Tenderloin was decent, has a good amount of thickness and well cooked under the sweet sauce. As mentioned above, they recently renovated their location, so the decor was modernized and looked more upscale and comfortable. I recommend giving this restaurant a visit, as I had a pretty pleasent experience. read more

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We came to Very Fair Seafood Cuisine for a special dinner and ordered the Giant Grouper Set ($328). It was a full-on seafood feast with a wide variety of dishes: giant grouper served two ways (bone and belly with turnip, tofu and coriander soup and stir-fried grouper fillet with chives), pipa duck (whole), lobster (5lb) with garlic minced pork, dried fried abalone and sea cucumber in XO sauce, vegetables in supreme broth, and fried rice with lobster tomalley. The grouper was fresh and tender in both preparations. The bone and belly with turnip was rich and comforting, and the stir-fried fillet had great texture. The pipa duck was amazing: crispy skin, juicy meat, and nicely presented. The lobster was massive and flavourful, loaded with garlic and minced pork, and unexpectedly had crispy French fries with it, a fun and tasty touch. The abalone and sea cucumber in XO sauce had great depth and texture. The veggie dish was light and cleansing, and the fried rice with lobster tomalley was savoury and satisfying. At $328, it's a splurge, but totally worth it for a special occasion or a family-style meal with a group. Service was attentive and the pacing between dishes was smooth. Overall, a solid choice for a traditional Cantonese seafood experience. read more

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I came here for the early bird special. I thought S, M, L dishes would all be priced at S dish based on menu pics I saw online. They don't have that deal now, but the current special is 20% off before 10:55 AM on weekdays (not sure when it will end). The deal was good enough. We ordered 6 dim sum dishes and the total after tax, 12% auto tip, and tea fees came out to be $48 for 2 of us. Service was good enough and the food was alright. Taste is there. Ambiance is good and the place has been renovated recently. The front counter looked messy and cluttered though. The main bad parts were that the men's washroom was dirty, the beef rice roll portion was small and did not come out hot and fresh, and on the way out leaving the restaurant we saw a Yellow Conditional Pass on the floor. I think the staff purposely left it on the floor, pretended it fell - made it less visible, so people including myself wouldn't notice it on the way in. Won't be coming back in for a long while. read more

Brought my cousin and her husband here for dinner. It was her husband's first time to Canada! I maintain that this place has very good suckling pig. The peking duck wraps were very thin and they let you keep the steamer top at the table so the wraps don't dry out! I liked that the salted egg yolk shrimps were peeled before being fried in the egg yolk (a lot of places will only de-vein them and then fry em whole w/ the shells still on). The sweet n' sour pork ribs with fried mantous is quite a unique dish that I haven't been able to find at another chinese resto yet. The beef tenderloin was ok. NOBODY'S beef tenderloin beats Starchiva off East Beaver Creek. The duck lettuce wraps were kinda disappointing. They gave us a ton of lettuce wraps but it seemed like half the duck carcass meat was missing. That, or our duck was a small duck and had no meat on the bones! This place has "fair" prices like it's namesake say. They also have a lot of deals running at different times in the various seasons but you may need to call in frequently to ask. Also, the other thing is a lot of their deals sometimes get updated without notice but the printed ones you see throughout the resto might be fake news (personally I feel like they need to honour deals if they give misleading info to customers). Very spacious resto with a ton of tables and a large parking lot that's never filled up during dinner time. read more

I like coming here for dim sum, for their BBQ pork rice and even for dinner. Their set meals are decent in price and it's a good value. The food is delicious. I absolutely love the BBQ rice, I tend to swing by and pick up 2 boxes for my family and I when we don't know what to have for lunch or dinner. We came here on a Sunday night and luckily we made a reservation a week in advance. They had a wedding reception going on as well so there were fewer tables available, all of them were full. The dishes came really quick. Loved the battered fried shrimp and the sweet sour pork. Definitely would be coming back again. read more

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I know it's a cultural thing, but I can't help to smile about the restaurant name and also the wedding-venue look of the interior. It's a huge lively place with lots of food action going on. Great to see what others are enjoying to give you some good ideas. And a huge menu of some very good dim sum so you will not be disappointed by any means. read more

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Came here for Mother's Day and it was ok. I expected the line up too but there wasn't one when I walked in. They had 4 Mother's Day combo to pick from or do a la carte and we went with combo B. The set was decent came with lobster and suckling pig and chicken, soup and veggie and fish. Overall it was good and I'll be back. They did recently renovations so it's looking good with nice chandeliers and they can convert the main space into private rooms when needed. read more

It was quite busy for a Tuesday night when we came for dinner. A portion of the restaurant was sectioned off for a function. The main menu is in English and chinese/Cantonese, but the singular menus are only in chinese, which limits the choices for those who can't read chinese. We chose one of the set meals and let one of the staff know. Not even a couple of minutes later, we flagged down the same staff to change the set meal to another one. A few minutes after that, the staff comes back to tell us to stay with our original choice or 'wait a long time for your food'. We found that quite off-putting, but ultimately stayed with our original choice. There was one veggie dish that we added beef to. To me, the amount of beef in the dish did not seem worth $6. When it came time to settle the bill, we had one sharp-eyed family member who noticed a 12% gratuity was already incorporated into the total amount. Check your bill before leaving a tip, as one could already be included. Overall, the food was decent, but the service was lacking. Our actual server was great, but that one staff member really made us rethink our plans to come back as a large group for another dinner. read more

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Dim sum on a weekend morning has been a staple lately in the cold months as it's been our go to for comfort food. We got seated really quickly and the servers were very easy to communicate with and were very prompt with all our requests. The dishes themselves were great and portions were great. Each dim sum dish was around 6.50-7.50 with the exception for bigger dishes. Not sure if I live under the rock but these dishes for 3-4 pieces of dumpling styled dishes has gotten very pricey! We typically tip anyway but seeing an automatic tip for a table for 2 took us by surprise as well. It was $96 for the two of us though we definitely over ordered and had lots to take home. Not sure if we'll come back to this establishment for dim sum again because of the price point, maybe only with a larger group to share with next time. read more

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Food was excellent once again. This place has expanded so much more than it was during the pandemic. Not only is there a dine-in restaurant which is pretty sizeable, they now have an independent store front for frozen dim sum AND take out only. We ordered the giant shrimp with maggi sauce and black cod combo. It was delicious and super tasty. Both dishes had protein dusted with light corn starch batter and fried to perfection. The sauce was also flavourful. It was also hot and crunchy. Although the pricing was a bit higher than an average Chinese restaurant, it was totally worth it. I will definitely return before the tax break ends. The food was not "very fair", it was VERY excellent. read more

We've been here a few times and had multiple poor experiences. A few months ago we had a live cockroach crawling across our table. If I saw a cockroach in the bathroom or something I could maybe overlook it, but it literally walked across our tablecloth between our plates. We had to kill the pest ourselves and when we mentioned it to the waiter they didn't seem too surprised, so I'm sure it's a common occurrence for them. The hostess has also been rude to us on numerous occasions, but today really took the cake. My girlfriend's family made a reservation here last week because they had a special deal and they paid a deposit to secure our spot. When we arrived for dinner today they told us the price of our meal would be the same, but we'd get less lobster than we were promised when we made the reservation and paid the deposit. The menu we referenced when booking the deal did not have an expiry date and simply said prices are subject to change. However, when a deposit is paid for a specific deal it is not "very fair" to then later renege on the deal. We pointed out that the cashier who spoke with us didn't warn us of any price change, but the hostess said that the business doesn't take responsibility for what it's employees say. That is a truly bizarre perspective, as they are paying the employees to represent them. They argued with us for 20 minutes and refused to accept any responsibility for the fact their employee promised us a deal which they refused to honour. Between the cockroaches and disrespectful staff there really isn't a reason to come here over all the better seafood restaurants in the area. read more

I appreciate it when places try to break out of the mold... there are some classics and some new interpretations of old favorites we tried. There were a couple that made an impression. Battered dreep fried snaper fish steaks in sweet and sour sauce... I want sure I was going to like it but it turned out really good. A nice alternative to sweet and sour pork. Braised beef rib steak on dicon radish... I think this is a new take on the classic Cantonese Style Braised Beef Stew 炆牛腩... this didn't work so well. It wasn't tender enough not flavorful enough. Normal the highlight of a dinner is the lobster... but this time the batter was too thick and I didn't like the spiciness. It was also over cooked which didn't help. We had a number of other dishes and they were OK... for the number of dishes we had or was a reasonable price in a inflation filled world... which is why overall taking into account the price it was a 3 star meal... I might try it again but wouldn't go out of my way to. read more

Came here again for dim sum. They do take reservations but you may still need to wait in line a bit before you get seated. Once seated you get asked what tea you would like and get handed a dim sum sheet to mark off which items you want. For the tea we usually go with iron goddess (an oolong) or chrysanthemum pu'er (black). You can also get plain pu'er but I like the added floral notes from the chrysanthemum. We recently came as a group of 7 and got to order more variety opposed to my usual party of 2 ha. The siu mai (pork dumpling) and har gow (shrimp dumpling) were a must and both were gigantic portions. I also really like their curry cuttlefish. We got two rice rolls. One of them is the supreme shrimp one and it came with crispy bits inside and celery. The other one we ordered was with a dough fritter inside. Overall all the dishes we ordered were good except maybe the pork ribs. They were a little too slimy for my liking (from the sauce and marination). read more

Very Fair Seafood cuisine - Siu mai, dough fritter rice roll and steamed bbq pork buns pictured in the back - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We decided to come here for early morning brunch on Father's day. We arrived here around 9:45am there was one group ahead of us who got a number. We were number 2 and party of 2. What I noticed is a really shameful practice by other patrons. There would be people who come in and speak to the hostess on the other side of the restaurant and they would get a table before us. We saw about 8 tables given to people who supposedly were on a reservation list??? Well the perception from us was that we were getting put to the back of the line. It's a real shame because the food is pretty good and the waiters are actually nice and attentive. We ordered siu mai, pan fried pancake with preserved meat, fried taro dumplings, pan fried pork, shrimp with chive dumplings $12.99, minced pork with preserved egg congee, fried capelin fish, and steamed beancurd rolls. The food is on very pricey end. We were thinking they had the early bird special before 10:55am but it's only valid Monday to Friday and excluding holidays, and weekends. The bill came up to $72 with automatic 12% gratuity. $2 per person tea charge also added as well. The service charge was unjustified especially when there's an issue with the hostess who made us wait about 30 minutes while they were seating these so called affluent VIPs ahead of us. Try to treat every customer with respect and dignity or else you will lose alot of customers. I will definitely not go back here based on the poor experience from the front end and the exorbitant prices. read more

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We went for dim sum on a Sunday morning at 10:30 AM with a group of four. The restaurant was already full, and we had to wait until 11:45 AM to be seated. What made the experience frustrating was that the restaurant seemed to prioritize their regular customers -- they kept telling us that there were no small tables available, yet we saw several regulars being seated while we waited. Many regulars were even standing inside, waiting, and still got tables ahead of us. I spoke to the manager about the situation, but unfortunately, they didn't seem to care or take any responsibility. To make things worse, a 12% service charge was automatically added to our bill, which felt unreasonable given the poor service and long wait time. I hope the owner will take this feedback seriously and address how guests are treated, especially when it comes to fairness in seating and customer service. read more

Excellent Cantonese dishes with unique offerings. We were with experienced relatives who helped order and deliberately selected unique dishes. Standouts were: salted egg yolk fried seafood, bbq duck (spatchcocked style), eel clay pot rice, wintermelon assorted meats soup cooked in the wintermelon, braised beef over turnip, but everything was excellent. Good service and full restaurant even on a weeknight. Dead plaza with a Chinese supermarket; plenty of parking. Would recommend; I think the recent reviews are lower than what I would rank. read more

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Unlike their restaurant name, I've never seen a restaurant that's been so ridiculous in their service to queue for a table. They will give you a number to wait but you will never hear them call your number or any number because this restaurant is all about if you know the staff. If you're family or a friend of a restaurant member, I would definitely recommend you go here because you will immediately get a table. Unless you're eligible for nepotism, then I would suggest dining elsewhere. There was a hilarious scene where two families started fighting because the two waiters who brought them in due to personal connections had each decided to give the one table to them. Regardless, I likely will never come back as I do not know anyone who works here. read more

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Our family go to spot for dim sum, we love the pink rice noodles! Their service is quick and the line is usually not that long read more

Very Fair Seafood cuisine - Dim sum! - Seafood Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good service, friendly staff .I ordered hak gao and they were so big.most of the shrimp dishes have big shrimps.

The price is very fair just like their name. The food are goooood. Their is so many items other place don't make don't make anymore. We went there during Monday morning. And it is packed of people. Need to grab a number waiting for about 30 minutes to be seated. read more

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Long waits and not enough seating area in the front for elderly to sit while waiting for a table. Food is good, but nothing spectacular. Prices are reasonable and at par with competition. read more

Have a dim sum lunch with my parents and two kids, ordered 13items, and total bill is at $128, compared to other Chinese dim sum places, it's pricy , quality is above average overall. Will not come back for dim sum, maybe for seafood read more

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Came here for both a dim sum lunch and dinner recently, and was happy with both experiences. The restaurant is spacious and generally you won't have to wait long for a seat. Dim sum prices are on the pricier end, but you get generous portions sizes. For dinner service, they have a number of seafood and Peking duck set meals that offer great value! The quality of the food is good, not my favourite Cantonese restaurant in the GTA but definitely still a good spot for it. read more

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We have lunch special lobster noodles. It is better than order dim sum after 11am at regular price. Big restaurant for a big group of people. Average food quality and staff services. No need to line up and you are hungry and hurry. read more

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Food and service solid 3.5. Came here for dinner and everything was pretty solid. Price a bit on higher end. Peking duck dish was great - love the little steamed buns used vs. wrappers - soft, nicely thin and perfectly steamed. Super crispy skin. Would come back just for their peking duck alone. Their other dishes were all good too - veggie dishes, tofu, steamed fish and pork ribs. They ran out of dessert but the almond cookie and lychee jelly were still nice ends to the meal. Tables were spaced out very comfortably. This was a nice meal. read more

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It's nice to have some dim sum during these times, even if it is a take out. Always have the shrimp dumpling, sui mai, glutinous rice dumpling and the rice noodles when we buy dim sum from here. Would be nice if they have plain rice noodles though. The sanji bao is not recommended, it seemed more like a veggie and pork steamed bun. read more

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My family and I have been visiting Very Fair for over a decade, before new owners and renovations. The establishment has been serving the community for many years. With that said, the prices of this restaurant has been increasing steadily for dim sum in the last few years. Tips are added automatically for dim sum. It seems quality and the price increase are not on par. There is an early bird special all week long ($3.5 for S, M, L) before 10:50 AM or so. There is no wait when you arrive before 9:00 AM on the weekend; short wait, there after. Limited option for vegans and vegetarians. No wait during the weekdays. Service is not great. Food is average. Rarely terrible, except for the odd times when certain steam dumplings are rotten. Overall, visit Very Fair when you if you are in the area. I would not recommend going out of the way to visit the restaurant. read more

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came here to buy the bbq and roast pork on rice and a bbq duck. Every thing is good read more

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We look forward to dim sum when visiting Toronto, but didn't find Very Fair to be very good. Most of the other places that we had visited in Toronto have been better. Very Fair seemed pretty similar to what we can find in NJ. The dishes didn't seem to be cooked as well as other places. For example, the tofu skin was a little mushy. Also didn't seem as flavorful. read more