Having been to only Asian Legends up north (Markham, Richmond Hill), I was actually skeptical that the downtown one would be consistent, but it was definitely what I was craving in terms of Northern and Southern Chinese fare.
We ordered a huge bevy of dishes:
- shrimp shumai: standard tasting shumai, a little larger than usual
- pork soup dumpling: solid dumplings with a nice thin skin
- beef roll: tasty rolls with green onions and surprisingly not oily
- garlic marbled pork belly: my favourite dish of the night! Spicy and just the right fattiness
- tofu stew: at this point we were too full to finish, so this was enjoyed back at home
- silky tofu + peanut dessert: hit the right spot of sweet and tasty
- sesame dumplings: well-made, but could have been from just the grocery store
Service was great. Our tea was constantly refilled, and the servers were able to split the check umpteenth ways.
They also have private rooms downstairs that can accommodate at least 8-12 people (kiddie table included) for large group gatherings.
For the price and location, it's fancier compared to its Chinatown counterparts, but guaranteed success for those who desire finesse to their Chinese dining.