Restaurant de dim sum un peu à l’écart du fourmillement de Chinatown, City View propose une vaste sélection de petits plats dans un décor simple et propre. Les dim sum vous seront proposés au fur et à mesure de la fabrication en cuisine sur un chariot poussé par une serveuse. Des familles chinoises se retrouvent ici pour un savoureux partage de vapeurs, pâtés et raviolis. Ne pas rater les boules de sésame en fin de repas, le tout arrosé de thé au jasmin. Une trouvaille dans le quartier où l’on peut être intimidé par l’abondance de l’offre culinaire.
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Shrimp Dumplings: These delicate dumplings burst with flavor, and the shrimp filling is perfectly tender.
Shanghai Siu Lung Bao: The soup-filled dumplings are a delightful surprise. Each bite releases a savory explosion in your mouth.
Pork Siu Mai: These little parcels of joy are steamed to perfection. The combination of pork and shrimp is delicious.
Crab Claws: Crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside. The crab claws are a must-try!
Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll: Silky rice noodles envelop plump shrimp, which tastes ok for me, not my favorite.
Chicken Feet: They’re flavorful and tender.
Peking Duck with Lotus Bun: The crispy duck skin, paired with soft lotus buns, is a match made in culinary heaven.
Black Bean Spareribs: These fall-off-the-bone ribs are richly seasoned with black bean sauce.
The service is attentive, and the ambiance is cozy!
8/14/2023
Upon our arrival at around 11 am, we were informed by the attentive waiter that there would be a brief 30-minute wait, and we were promptly added to the waitlist. Our meal included delightful offerings such as shrimp dumplings, Shanghai siu lung bao, pork siu mai, crab claws, shrimp rice noodle roll, chicken feet, and the standout, sesame balls with red beans.
Efficient service delivered most dishes within 10 minutes, enhancing our overall satisfaction. The must-try highlights are the flavorful crab claws and the harmonious sesame balls. The fried crab claws were a revelation, encased in a crispy crust with succulent shrimp and crab within.
The dessert finale, sesame balls with red beans, amazed us. Reserved till last, they remained warm with a delightful texture. The red bean filling's sweetness balanced perfectly, while the chewy sesame ball defied expectations, testament to the kitchen's mastery.
I had a funny exchange with the waiter when I wanted to order a whole duck along with several other dishes, and he was surprised and recommended the individual 2pc duck portions. After eating, I think that was the right decision for a table of three. I highly recommend getting an order of the 2pc duck. They give you buns, hoisin sauce, and a thick cut of juicy duck.
Aside from that, I recommend the classic dishes and especially the pork siu mai.
I see a lot of reviews about slow service, it gets very busy at 12:30pm so come with that expectation or come early.
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It had a small wait when we came, but they have plenty of indoor seating to wait near front desk. We were seated in about 5 mins. The food came in quick and was very very good.
I'd strongly recommend Tofu Skinned dumplings and the soup dumplings. The food is fresh and high quality, and service is fast!
The servers wore masks and gloves, and the atmosphere was kid friendly!