Nine of us went to Kwan for dim sum yesterday. I had never been before. That's probably because when I think of going for good Chinese food, I typically think of going to Markham or Chinatown on Spadina. Yonge and St. Clair is not exactly known as a mecca for Chinese cuisine. So I was pleasantly surprised by the dim sum at Kwan.
We probably ordered half the items on the menu but the ones that I would go back for are:
- steamed shrimp dumplings
- steamed rib bites
- honey glazed beef ribs
- deep fried squid
- deep fried shrimp rolls
- fish congee
- egg tarts
Typically, to get good Chinese food, you need to sacrifice decor/ambience or service. Here at Kwan, the decor is nice/contemporary. The service on the other hand, could use some work.