Lucky was I (well ok we) to be invited to a Chinese New Year dinner here. I'd experienced something similar before but hubs never had...he was going to be out of his element surrounded by 50+ people.
I love the big table concept with a lazy susan in the middle (note to self: buy one for home). The menu was extensive and exciting. Peking Duck w/ Crepes, Deep Fried Seafood (prawn) Roll, Stir Fried Prawns w. Honey Walnuts, Fish and Shredded Duck Soup, Braised Crab & Lobster, Braised Chinese Mushroom with Veggies, Crispy Skin Garlic Chicken, Deep Fried Lin Cod in Soya, Duck and Pineapple Fried Rice, Red Bean Soup Dessert.
I'm not a huge mushroom fan (even though I eat them) and must admit the unusual (to me) earthy mushroom in the veggie dish was not my favourite...but I loved the broccolini that accompanied the dish. Everything was so delicious. Out of the corner of my eye I watched hubs going back for seconds on almost every dish.....in fact almost everyone at our table went back for seconds. There was a ton of it so enough for the team! The red bean soup is something I've never tried before. It reminded me of a sweet black bean soup and while I didn't mind it I was done after a couple spoonfuls. Hubs on the other hand finished the entire bowl.
This restaurant is a best kept secret. Tucked into a mall on the corner of 16th & Centre street you wouldn't know it was there if you weren't looking or been told. You can find parking easily behind the building. There are also other stores to browse through in the Mall associated with the restaurant. Definitely worth an outing.