I was excited to see a dim sum place in the neighbourhood since it's getting harder and harder for me to travel out to Chinatown, Markham or Scarborough to get the good stuff.
I decided to grab something for lunch and after surveying what was available on their hot table, I ordered the lunch special - 6 pieces of dim sum, plus a spring roll and fried rice for $10. I chose 2 each of the har gow, sui mai and chive dumplings.
I asked about the spring roll and was told that they weren't ready yet. I was offered a substitution of my choice but when I requested an egg tart, I was gruffly denied! I disappointedly selected another chive dumpling.
The dim sum itself was quite tasty. Generous sized pieces that were fresh and not overly salty. Fried rice was simple but fine.
I found it a bit overpriced...I mean for $10 at a Chinese restaurant or even T&T, I could have gotten more dumplings and food. My dad would have swatted me in the head with a rolled up Sing Tao if he knew what I paid for that lunch!
If that Nations Supermarket ever opens up in the Stockyards, I'll be heading there for my dim sum!