Ha Gow Dim Sum House — Restaurant in Toronto

Residents and dim sum fans living in this area of the Danforth should consider themselves fortunate to have this small family run dim sum place as an option. I always try to make a point to have some lunch here. I unfortunately live too far away. This is a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of Chinatown to get some authentic dim sum dishes. It’s great that they offer dim sum all day, not just in the morning / lunch. It’s small, only 6 tables and an eating counter, so they don’t offer the trolleys. You order off an order sheet.

They do offer a great selection of other menu options from stir fry dishes to bowls of noodle soup that you can order off. You might wind up waiting for a table if you’re unfortunate enough to be there when the 6 tables are full. The place is tight and small. But what that also means is that you get your order quicker, you don’t have to wait around for a long time hoping to get something you want waiting for a little old lady pushing a cart. As a result it comes to you fresh and steaming, straight out of the steamer pot. A wait staff confirms they make everything in house. They do not take credit cards, cash only, so make sure you have some green. Waitress was friendly, spoke perfect English, enjoyed my lunch there. Will Come again. 4 selections of dim sum and a soda with tax and tip was about $23.00 as of Jan 2020.

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I think I've reviewed this hole in the wall gem before but I think it was suggested for me to review because I was recently there on Sunday. I love this place for the consistency, the customer service of the young woman who takes the orders, the young man and his work ethics! I don’t remember seeing the older man there but I've always had good experiences eating here and taking out! I go to lots of authentic Chinese food restaurants and dim sum joints so I can say this place is legit! They don't have steamed rice rolls but the have substitutes if that's what you're feeling for but they have a pretty good selection of dim sum. I always get extra chilli oil and sweet soy sauce which they always provided without any issues! I respect that...

I can sense this is a local spot for dim-sum in a place that does not normally have a lot of choices. It's far from the regular roosts and I get it. However, our first trip here we experienced rancid taste in the deep fried items and bland flavour. I think they could and do better other days and I hate to judge on just one visit.

Our dining was acceptable, but things like the Taro had no meat or anything in them and were again, bland. We tried to apply soy sauce and spice but even those were seemingly old and flavourless.

Service was perfect however and we were treated wonderfully. Friendly and efficient, but I'm sorry - the food was just "Okay."

It's fine, we may visit again as everyone can have...