BOTTOM LINE: Considered one of the 'higher end' dim sum places in Toronto, they combine both classical and imaginative dishes for a unique dim sum experience.
Cost:
-A bit more than your regular dim sum place, but not as expensive as LWH
-$4/5/6 for S/M/L dim sum dishes.
Atmosphere/Decor:
-Tucked away in the nondescript Double Tree Hotel near the airport, everything is covered in yellow and gold table clothes and chair coverings.
-This place is one of the brightest, cleanest and fanciest Chinese restaurants in town!
Ordered:
-Follow this link for a lengthy and photographic breakdown of most items on the menu: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/557688
1. Of particular note are the foie gras fried dumplings and the steamed beef ball.
2. The presentation of most dishes is much better than any other Chinese restaurant and really enhance the experience of eating carefully prepared dishes instead of the usual 'fast food dim sum' experience.
3. Of somewhat of a disappointment were the shrimp dumplings (the gold standard of any dim sum place): the skin was too thick and therefore wasn't steamed to an appropriate translucency, and the shrimp, whilst fresh, was overcooked and mildly 'mushy'.
Service:
-Some of the most courteous and professional staff.
-Depending on how busy it is, the food may take a while to arrive.
-You get three hours free parking if you show them your parking ticket.
Conclusion:
-A good, but not great, dim sum place that I'll definitely be going back to have their more creative dishes.