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| - Food is mediocre with very few outstanding items. Service was pretty standard and .... that's about it.
Disclaimer: I'm from Toronto so I've had my fair share of AYCE sushi and this isn't on par with the quality and variety I'm used to.
There's nothing to write home about here. I've been here twice and both times I've been pretty disappointed with the food quality. My mother is strongly against coming here ever again when she's visiting me in Oakville. One of the big factors that drew me in was the dim sum menu. I was excited for the AYCE shrimp dumplings, tripe, and siu mai.
My conclusion on the dim sum menu: don't bother if you're used to Markham/Richmond Hill dim sum. Most of it seems like it's been frozen, steamed, and then served. The shrimp isn't juicy and the siu mai is bland. The only good standout dim sum dishes were the chicken feet and the tripe. If you're into these dishes, you won't be as disappointed.
The rolls are pretty good, but there are just not enough items I found interesting enough to keep trying. The only other item I re-ordered was the green tea ice cream and deep fried cheese wontons. Typically, when I go to an AYCE restaurant, I'm looking for variety in assorted food, and I didn't find it here.
Overall, I would not recommend this place and would advise my own friends to strongly consider eating elsewhere because I didn't enjoy my AYCE visit 2 times in a row. The only thing I can commend August 8 for is their sushi party plate for take-out since their rolls are decent. Don't get baited by the dim sum, you'll be disappointed.
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