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| - I'm reviewing the dim sum menu, and I have never dined here for anything else.
I'll start off by adding a disclaimer that I am boosting the rating of this place just because of convenience. It's close to Bay and College, and the dim sum is decent. Now, I wouldn't recommend driving over to this place from Markham or Chinatown, but because the dim sum selection is so limited in this area, I would give them 4 stars in comparison to the other dim sum places nearby.
The dim sum itself is ok, some of the dishes are better than others but overall, if you have a craving for dim sum, you likely won't be disappointed. There tends to be quite a bit of a wait time over the weekend, but it is a fairy large restaurant so waiting by the entrance isn't uncomfortable or awkward in any way. The service is quick and efficient, and it doesn't feel like you're waiting too long because there are tables constantly coming in and out.
The name itself does say fine dining, so you can't expect your run-of-the-mill dim sum place with Chinese ladies pushing carts - you just order what you want and they bring it to you, like a regular restaurant. All "upscale" dim sum restaurants do this, dim sum doesn't necessitate carts and loud yelling.
My biggest qualm about this place is the price. My usual dim sum order with friends would cost about $25 per person at this location, which is a bit steep for average quality dim sum. In comparison, Lai Wah Heen's upscale dim sum actually does look and taste upscale - but it does tend to cost double the price per person (~$50) so I usually have to settle for this place.
Nevertheless, I'm just simply happy that this restaurant exists, and I'll be coming back time and time again as long as I live nearby.
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