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369 Shanghai Dim Sum
Category: Restaurants Chinese Dim Sum Dim Sum [Edit]
8380 Kennedy RoadMarkham, ON L3R 0W4
(905) 305-7713
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for 369 Shanghai Dim Sum
14 reviews in English
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Review from Billy K.
Markham, ON
3/18/2012
Must say I like this place. I always get the same thing - Shanghai noodles, onion pancake, and various dumplings.
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Review from Joe H.
DING DING DING! We have a new winner for the best soup filled dumplings in GTA. I actually ordered the soup filled dumplings again for "dessert" cause they were that good. Seriously, if you only order one thing here order the soup filled dumplings.
I came in here looking for soup filled dumplings, that's pretty much it. I decided to give some of the other things a try, so we also ordered the drunken chicken, the pork and chive dumplings, chunky chill beef noodles and steamed pork buns.
The drunken chicken came first and I have to tell you that I wish they actually spent some time making this. It seemed like they just poured alcohol on the chicken afterwards cause it tasted bitter afterwards because of the alcohol (yuk).
The chunky beef noodles were pretty neat cause they used handmade noodles, but the broth was really bland and the beef was not at all tender. Too bad. As for the pork and chive dumplings, they were alright. The dough on them was really silky, but I found that they put way too much chive in there to my liking. I don't think there was much pork in there at all. As for the pork buns, they were about average.
Now, what makes their soup dumplings so good? First of all, the dough is really thin, but not so thin that it falls apart when you pick them up. Second, the pork filling is probably the smoothest, tenderest filling I've ever had. They pretty much melt in your mouth. Third, there is no third, it's awesome just order it.
In my opinion, I think this place is really only good for their dim sum or "appetizer" dishes. Every one of our entrees kinda sucked. I'd love to give this place more stars but I can't justify it on one dish. But then again, it's an amazing dish. You already know what you're going to order when you come here. Give it a try! -
Review from Patty L.
North York, ON
12/16/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This restaurant is located in a busy plaza near Kennedy & Hwy 7, and it's a trek for me to get up here so but when I have a craving for xiaolongbao this is where I come.
The entire menu is in Chinese, which is a bit of a hindrance to me, but I'm always here with people that can translate for me. Their regular xiaolongbao dumplings are excellent - meaty, juicy and sturdy enough to not fall apart when you pick them up with chopsticks. The crab meat one was disgusting - fishy and tasted of artificial crab flavour.
The panfried dumplings are huge and greasy, but very tasty. The Shanghai fried noodle is usually very good, but tonight it was lacking a certain je ne sai quois - it wasn't really hot when it was brought to the table and it was bland and boring. It's usually much better.
Wait staff are friendly and service is quick and attentive. Cash and debit only, no credit cards. Open 7 days a week 11am-11pm. -
Review from Lynn C.
3/28/2011
If you dont like the food here, it's likely because you don't know how to order.
Someone mentioned that this place is not a shanghainese dimsum place, but a taiwanese restaurant...well the reality is that most places that serve good shanghai dimsum were opened by taiwanese (ding tai fung in taiwan, for example). At any rate, the soup dumplings, and all kinds of other dumplings are all shanghainese cuisine, so are the fried noodles and any form of rice cake.
I used to LOVE this place growing up. The owner of the place was related to ding tai fong in first markham place but I always thought the food here is a little better than FMP. I don't know if they switched owners by now, but I came back yesterday and the food quality has not changed.
I always order to start their spicy beef tendon (when i was little i used to get my parents to buy just that for takeout when we're in the area). Another staple I eat there is the rice cake stir-fried with pickled vegetables...a little salty but delicious. I also love their peapod stems stir-fried with garlic.
I'm so glad i went back yesterday to satisfy my craving. No matter how many times i go to Asian Legend, it just does not compare. -
Review from Vivien L.
5/11/2011
Soo was it just me.. but the WHOLE menu was in Chinese and since i cannot read Chinese my dad had to order for us. So that definitely takes away a star.
The food here was pretty good, we had the shanghai fried noodles, soup dumplings, and some other noodle in soup thing. Another thing that docked off a star was.. the place didn't seem ready for customers yet. It was 2pm on a Monday and our tables did not have vinegar on them yet so we had to ask for it when our soup dumplings came (when we were leaving we saw one of the waiters filling up the jars).
I would come back because the food was good, hopefully they'll be ready for me next time! haha -
Review from Tina N.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2010
Dumplings and soup filled pork dumplings were both just "okay" as they lacked flavouring in them. Everything else was decent but the portions were quite large so you don't really get the chance to try a lot of different things.
The restaurant was very packed when I went but service was surprisingly efficient and friendly. Overall, I'd probably not go back as I've had a better experience at Asian Legend. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Really enjoy the Shanghai fried noodle.. the portion is big and the noodle has a lot of texture and the nice aroma of mushroom... yumm
The stir fried dishes can get a little oily.. I usually tell them not to use too much oil when I place my order.
The wait staffs are all nice and friendly.
Open until 11pm, a great place to go for late dinner..
CASH only! -
Review from Stephen C.
Scarborough, ON
8/9/2010
I've never bothered to try this place but when Tofu Village closed down, we needed to eat so we decided to try this place.
Food seemed pretty bland, seemed to be missing flavor... but ya i agree.. the staff are nice. -
Review from Steve H.
Markham, ON
9/29/2009 4 photos
This place is a pretty good Dim Sum place, but not the best. The food is great and a wide selection. Friendly staff, clean environment. I had the cashew shrimp.... yum. The wonton noodle soup was awesome, the hot and sour was awesome.
A few things I didn't like:
1. The dumplings were under seasoned, bland.
2. The portions were too large to be dim sum, be careful when you order. Each of the dishes you order would be dim sum sized for 4 people.
3. Parking is a nightmare.
I would go back for sure and order differently now that I know about the place. -
Review from Rudy W.
2/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
first, this place is not a dim sum place. this is just a regular taiwanese restaurant.
not sure why they named it dim sum. lol
the food were good.
we had tons of food that we ordered and the quality of the food were consistance.
again, this place is Taiwanese food. so don't order anything other than taiwanese food, if you want other food, then go to regular chinese restaurant. :)
taiwanese noodle is the typical food. (beef noodle soup, or try the spicy peanut noodle)
if you don't want to explore, try pork chop with rice. -
Review from Brian C.
Toronto, ON
4/12/2010 1 Check-in Here
Looking for the same 5 spices in everything you eat? Well, I have good news. If found the perfect place for you.
The "Dim Sum" portions are meal sized portions with meal sized prices. If there are only 2 of you it is hard to get any variety here since 2 items is all you will be able to eat. Or, maybe this place is telling me that I need more friends.
With all of the variety in the area my advice is to just skip this place. -
Review from Denise S.
4/13/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Still the best Shanghai dim sum I have found in the GTA. (IMO, better than Ding Tai Fung and for sure better than Asian Legend). I go here often with my family and we tend to order the same things: steamed pork dumplings (siu loong bau -- the best!!), green onion pie (choong yau bang), shanghai noodles in soup with spicy vegetables, fried tofu and fried pork dumplings. For dessert, the sesame ball things in soup (forgot the name) are great.
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Review from Vikram K.
1/2/2009
This is the best Chinese restaurant I have eaten at in North America in its price range (and it also beats most places that are more expensive). Their xiao long bao is terrific, and their green beans are the best I have had anywhere. Worth the drive from elsewhere in the GTA.
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Review from Alison C.
11/30/2009
This is one of my favourite Shanghainese restaurants in N. America. I love the xiao long bao and cold plates here. Every time I go home to Toronto, this place is a must visit.
