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| - Finally - authentic chinese food in downtown Toronto, in a fine-dining atmosphere!
Crown Princess merges Chinese cuisine with Victorian-style (?) decor, complete with cute little Victorian teapots. The female servers dress up in pretty french maid uniforms. While the different elements feel a bit forced together, one gets the feeling of what they were going for - the atmosphere of English high tea, but with a dim sum twist. The environment is overall clean and tidy, no complaints.
Originally from Hong Kong, I feel I can authoritatively say that the food there is authentic Chinese. No matter if you are looking for just dim sum or a traditional Chinese dinner, I would recommend this place to all Chinese cuisine enthusiasts .
The service is overall pretty good. I went with a large group of friends for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner last year and despite us taking forever to agree upon which dish to the order, the manager was patient and friendly at all times and joked with us. He was also helpful and knowledgeable. Another time I was there, earlier this summer, their air conditioning system had broken down unfortunately and it was a hot day. The manager was thoughtful and brought us some ice water along with our tea.
While the price lies on the pricey side, I would still say its good value, especially for the quality of food and service. I recommend this place whether you going for a date with your significant other, with a big group of friends, or for family gatherings!
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