This was a short planned visit
uploading pics review to follow
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With the dearth of even half decent dim sum spots in downtown I jumped at the opportunity to venture out to this place (though the trek there made me rethink my no car approach) anyways after getting picked up by friends the drive here was quick and even saw the glimpse of my fav J Town.
We were a group of three but we decided on 4 person menu.
Here is a play by play
Choice of 3 dim sum items
Lobster congee
Lobster with noodles
I enjoyed all the dim sum items as don’t get to enjoy fresh version much anymore.
Not a connoisseur of congee though still thought this was pretty good. Friends commented it was decent as well.
The lobster with noodles are done well here as well.
Service was prompt
Cash or debit only though and apparently it can get quite busy.
The place is open and bright which is much appreciated on a somewhat sunny day.
I would revisit if given an option.
P.S. we got a 2.5 lbs lobster set
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Wow!! Bravo!! You managed to head up to my hood for yummy Canto-food!!
This place is one of my favorites too. Their comparatively small Dim Sum menu featuring dainty, hand crafted products are commendable.
Man! Since you were already up north, you should have travelled a little bit more and headed over to DUO on Hwy#7 and Leslie for some top notch French pastries and cakes! For sure you will give them a huge thumbs-up! Next time., maybe?!
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Just went to Jumbo Lobster again, this time the newer location at 9019 Leslie St. (just north of Hwy 7). This was a work dinner, organized by a colleague who pre-ordered a set menu. Because it was with colleagues, we didn’t take photos and keep as close tabs on the details of the dishes.
The space at this location is gigantic, with very high ceilings. The food was generally very good and there was something for everyone to enjoy. They only take cash or debit, so come prepared.
Here was our menu:
- Black-skinned chicken and pork soup with goji berries - lovely broth.
- Roast suckling pig with piles of ginger - crispy skin and tender meat, with hints of five-spice and rice wine in the marinade.
- Lobster in supreme soup - nice, maybe a little thick on the cornstarch, not as umami-rich as…
- Lobster in Maggi sauce - also thick on the cornstarch, but richer flavour.
- Ribeye Steak with onions and rosemary - very flavourful steak, an oddly non-Chinese dish in the mix.
- Fried rice with lobster tomalley - simple and delicious
- Tenderloin with black pepper and green and red pepper and onion - beautiful zing from the black pepper.
- Tenderloin with fried garlic - good, though not as interesting as the above.
- Snow pea leaves with king mushroom - a classic combo, well-executed
- E-fu noodles with mustard greens - delicious.
- Sea bream steamed with soy sauce and scallions - delicate, just-done, fragrant.
- Honey garlic deep fried oysters - tasty, but overcooked
- Sweet and sour pork with pineapple - very fatty pieces, which didn’t appeal to me.
- Dungeness crab - simple and sweet, but a lot of work.
- Dessert was diamond shaped pieces of mango-coconut and dragon fruit-coconut agar jelly.
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