Yu Seafood Yorkdale

Lovely atmosphere & great location in the mall, located in sporting life area, across from RH. Didn’t come with high expectations as just expected overpriced food for fancy restaurant in high end mall Upon arrival, greeted by host then go upstairs for seating area. iPad for menu then employee comes to confirm order. Service is ok Came for dim sum & food wise, presentation is great but taste is mediocre. Baked BBQ pork bun brought out to us with bun part still raw. Nothing was outstanding. Tea charge $3.5pp Just one time for the experience, not sure if will return

Recently went to Yu Seafood with some colleagues for lunch. Yorkdale doesn’t offer many restaurants that are above standard but Yu Seafood is a beautiful option - especially being on the second floor, you feel away from the businesses of the mall. We shared multiple dishes for the table from the dim sum menu along with a few main dishes - all of which were delicious. The flavours, presentation and quality were amazing - especially the large dishes, the Cantonese Chow Mein was amazing and what a presentation ! I’d highly recommend Yu Seafood when visiting Yorkdale or just for the restaurant itself !

A pretty average Chinese restaurant with a luxury price tag. I came here with my friends as a group of six on a Friday evening for a special occasion. We ordered the duck + lobster family combo for 5, as well as some drinks for a total of ~$700 including tax and tip. Compared to other Chinese restaurants, the food was pretty good. The peking duck was decent, the lobster dishes were on point, the fried rice, sushi, yu choy, and soup were all good as well. The service from our waitress was top notch, and the atmosphere felt very luxurious. So why only 3 stars? Besides the peking duck and lobster dishes, I just don't see the entire experience being worth $700. You could easily eat at other Chinese restaurants (albeit the service and atmosphere will be much worse) with the exact same dishes for half the price. You could even get a tower of lobster elsewhere and actually feel stuffed after your meal. I left feeling not super full with more to be desired. I'd like to reiterate that this was top-tier service and atmosphere (hats off to our waitress who I forget the name of!); however, for food and price, I don't think it's worth it.

We ordered the $1388 king crab combo for 9 people, primarily for the king crab. In hindsight, we should have chosen the 6-person king crab combo and added 2-3 dishes of our choice. None of the guests enjoyed the fried cheese shrimp balls; they were quite large and not tasty at all. After that dish, we felt about 35% full. The braised beef wasn’t my choice, but it came with the combo, and I had wanted to try the wagyu dish offered in the 6-person combo. The soup and king crab were very good, as expected. The combo also included 2 steamed sea bass. I didn’t take a photo of them because the server had already removed the fish bones for us at that point (which was great service), but they didn’t look very appetizing after the bones were taken out. We all found the fish to be quite bland, and the soy sauce had almost no flavor. The fried rice with curry sauce was decent, but overall, the entire meal experience was just okay considering the cost.

My friend and I had no clue what to get since it was our first time there. The menu had so much stuff, and we were lost. Everything looked so good! We ended up getting the set for two with the chef's picks, and we didn't regret it. It's a great deal because they give you a whole lobster, and each part is a meal. It was super fresh and tasty. We'll definitely be back soon to try everything else.

Great spot for dim sum and Chinese dishes! The dumplings are flavorful. We also tried a few stir-fry dishes — the pork and vegetables were delicious, well-seasoned, and served hot. Service was quick and friendly, and the portions were generous.I will definitely visit again.

Yu Seafood at Yorkdale is a stunner—elegant décor, warm lighting, and a polished vibe that makes any meal feel special. Our dishes were incredibly fresh and beautifully presented (almost too pretty to eat!). Flavors were clean and refined, from the delicate seafood to the perfectly balanced sauces. Service was smooth and attentive without being intrusive. It’s the kind of place that’s perfect for a celebration or a treat-yourself lunch—eye candy for the room and the plate. Highly recommended.

Best dim sum I’ve ever had in my life! I’ve uploaded a photo of all the items we tried but the eel is not to be missed it melted in our mouths 🤤 the duck was sliced and served in front of us and served with thin pancakes and condiments to make your own bite, everything was amazing and the location was stunning! Sweet servers and a great date night spot. We went to the yorkdale mall location ❤️

Was here for an event in the private room. Excellent food. Har gow: Big and juicy Siu Mai: large and delicious Vegetarian spring roll: classic western style chinese food. Skip this Beef fried dumpling: large and very full of beef Vegetarian rice roll: pretty solid Alaskan king crab legs with garlic and onion : fantastic and well prepared Lobster with aged garlic: delicious and well prepared and presented. Wok fried veal: ok. Nothing special Abalone fried rice: excellent but portion too small Poached seasonal vegetable melange: ok if you are vegetarian Bird shaped dessert filled with a sweet something was excellent. Service was slow to start. But that's probably because they only assigned one server when two or more were needed. Was good at the end. Wish they actively cleared plates from the table faster.

Crazy (not Rich) Asians.. access denied!!! After a lengthy stroll at the Yorkdale mall (supposed to be a luxury brand mall?!?) a couple of times, our stomachs were calling to be fed. We decided on this restaurant since it's conveniently located inside the mall plus it was supposed to be good. We were greeted by the hostess and led to an elevator to go up to the 2nd floor where the dining area is located. At the upper floor, we were greeted by the friendly staffs and had us seated. The dining area had that mid level'ish appearance and atmosphere (sorry, some said high end but looked pretty average to mid level to me). It was spacious with a quiet atmosphere. After scanning through the menu, here were the food I ordered before the whole crazy Asian drama slowly unfolded; 1. Sliced chicken marinated in Chinese wine. It was okay, had much better ones in terms of taste and presentation wise. 2. Fried king prawns. Tasted nothing special; taste and size wise I don't know which part of it is king when it's $8/pc. 3. Typhoon sheltered style soft shell crab. Okay everyone knows I love my soft shell crab, let's just say the picture speaks for itself, just scratch this off the to eat list. 4. Peking duck (3 courses). A) The skin was pretty good with a nice golden brown colour BUT the meat was as dry as Toronto's 35 degree sidewalk. The pancake wraps were fresh and nice thickness. B) the minced duck meat served in lettuce wraps. The minced duck meats were slightly deep fried or ran through hot oil, it's a fifty dollar fail, some people like it but I personally preferred it to be wok fried to give it that nice wok hay and flavour. C) duck aburi oshizushi. Nice little fusion take on this, decently okay. 5. Stir fried pea tip with garlics. Definitely need to some better wok'ing to bring out that nice garlic taste and aroma with the pea tips. 6. Fresh crab meat and egg white fried rice. I think the crab ran away, no hint of crab whatsoever. 7. Pan fried green pepper with fish paste. It was okay, pretty basic. 8. Wok fried AAA beef. The beef was tender but the sauce was a bit too overpowering. 9. Deep fried prawns. It was okay, a unique taste with the thousand island sauce. The atmosphere had that quiet vibe attempting to radiant a mid level dining experience. I definitely wouldn't categorize it as an high end restaurant, too many elements were missing for that, but high end price maybe. Nevertheless, it's a quiet dining atmosphere here. The food was a bit disappointing considering how it prides itself but when reality was tasted, most of the food was pretty mediocre at best, definitely didn't live up to its own marketing hype. (Or what they said is true? Quantity is in Toronto, quality is in Vancouver?) As for the service... it was literally like the opening scene from the movie, crazy rich Asians, but in our case we aren't crazily rich (damn it!). When we entered the restaurant from our waitress till the first dish came out, everything was fine. Then the drama began, when my friend who got an allergic reaction to the wine chicken wine dish, she excused herself to go downstairs to Shoppers Drug Mart to get some allergy meds. When she tried to re-enter the restaurant, the same hostess who greeted us, refused her to enter unless she can provide details about our table and who's she here dining with (like WTH... really?? She literally had to call me to go down to the waiting area to pick her up). When the manager came to speak to me, the only response was, "sorry, I will bring this matter to the staffs and talk to the hostess". Look, I understand, sometime things and mistakes can happen, BUT DO NOT humiliate your customers. And don't be ignorant and profile your customers too. This kind of BS literally ruined the entire dinner for everyone at the table and just a simple sorry doesn't cut it. I am not asking and don't want a free dinner out of this, but management could've handled and calmed the situation with my friend better after being humiliated in front of other customers by the hostess. recommendation and repeat DENIED!

We went to Yu Seafood as walk-ins and were pleasantly surprised that we didn't have to wait long to be seated. The place has a really nice, upscale vibe -- modern décor and a classy atmosphere. We were seated in a semi-round booth, which was cozy, but it happened to be right beside their POS system and dish station. It got pretty loud and distracting at times with all the clattering and staff movement. Our server Justin was fantastic -- super friendly, attentive, and always on top of things. He kept our table spotless, and our tea and water were constantly refilled without us even asking. Service was definitely a highlight. Here's what we ordered: * Har Gow - 4/5 (nice texture and flavor) * Siu Mai - 5/5 (perfectly seasoned and juicy) * Crispy Spring Roll - 3/5 (not as crispy as expected and a bit bland) * Baked BBQ Bun - 5/5 (loved the cookie-like crust and balanced filling) * California Roll - 2/5 (too wet and didn't hold together well) The washroom could use a bit more attention (2/5 for cleanliness). Overall, I'd rate the experience 3.5/5. The food had some hits and misses, but service made up for it. I'd definitely come back to try other dishes next time. Our total came to $77.88 plus a $15.44 tip.

Food is yummy. Great service. Better than average Chinese restaurants. Ambiance is nice. It is my top 5 fav Chinese restaurants in the GTA. The only cons is that it is expen

Upscale Chinese restaurant that offers delicious food, great ambiance, and impeccable service. We came here for dim sum and left extremely impressed by the entire dining experience. The dim sum was excellent, the prices are actually very reasonable, and our server was very attentive, especially given that a couple members of our party had allergies to certain ingredients that are common in Chinese cooking. The restaurant has a modern and upscale decor. You check in on the ground floor (reservation highly recommended) and are then brought to the 2nd floor where the seating is. Menus are presented via an iPad, on which you will also place your order. Everything in the menu has pictures and prices so there are no surprises. Ordering was very easy and our server came by frequently to check in on us. All in all we had a great time and I will absolutely be coming back in the future.

This is my second time at Yu's in Yorkdale. And I was really hoping to have a better experience before reviewing. I have now confirmed what I thought the first time. The food and presentation is excellent but the front of house is severely lacking. Terrible. Snooty welcome, ok....it's a snooty mall so maybe they think being rude makes ppl feel elite?... Fine, dude, I'm here to spend money so I'll accept the elite attitude. ....but ... I would expect excellent table service then right? Wrong. 20 minutes just to get a server to say hi and bring tea. Where's the elite treatment now? Just feels like it's run by low-class staff with poor management. Slap on a smile and some service. For the prices, I was so dissatisfied with the pooooor service...and also, it's embarrassing. All that being said, the food was delicious. This is why I rated 2 stars instead of zero. DO BETTER!!

Super fancy and yummy dim sum place. It's located in a pretty upscale mall. Prices were reasonable for what they offered. We ordered rice noodles, baos, etc. Service was also great. I love how friendly all the way staff was. The bathroom was also very clean. They even have mouthwash in there.

This place has everything: ambiance, service and amazing food. Honestly it was the best har gow I've had in years. Now I don't usually eat at high end places but my sister has taken me to other good places in Markham and it was good but this one took me back to my initial love for this dumpling and my youth. THIS is why I love them and honestly most places make them ok but this place was the bomb! I'd go back just to eat them. However they also has these eel dumpling that were so tasty as well. Unique to this restaurant as well. We had the lunch special for 2 for $90 plus a few extra dim sum dishes. Their shrimp are fantastic quality. Their ham sui gok (glutinous dumpling) looked like the pears was presented so beautifully, but I think some may find it too much dough, not as much filling but if you grew up eating it like I did, you'll be fine. Otherwise I'd skip it. The wu gok (taro dumpling) were excellent! Not greasy crispy and the filling was really good. The chicken & veggie dumpling was good but didn't blow my mind. The spring rolls were excellent as well mostly shrimp in fact I thought they were shrimp rolls. I would have preferred a sweet and sour sauce or some other type of dipping sauce. The yangchow fried rice had nice wok hei and great flavour. We got the prawn and crab soup which was good. The beef tenderloin was good but not my favourite. If you want to treat yourself I highly recommend this place

Surprising to find dimsum that both tastes AND looks amazing. Would definitely recommend as a cute date spot, a place to take your parents, or just casual dimsum time. Our server was super friendly and helpful! Our favorites were the scallop dumpling and hargow. The Siu Mai was a close third (stuffed with pork). I love how they have so many classics and fun, unique options too.

I ate here yesterday for Dim Sum lunch, and the food was excellent. It was perhaps the best Dim Sum I have had in Toronto. In Yorkdale Mall the entrance is on the main floor across from Restoration Hardware but the restaurant is actually upstairs. It's a large restaurant and the ambiance is upscale like a higher end Hong Kong restaurant. The service was top notch, we were promptly brought to our table (we had a reservation) and ordered a small selection of Dim Sum delicacies. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend this place.

Second time here, and I must say this location is way better than the Richmond Hill location in terms of taste, selection, service, and ambience. Service is super top notch and quick, food arrived fast and hot. Highly recommend their special fried rice and the whole duck 3-way experience. The selection for dim sum is a little lacking but there are plenty of HK style dim sum places that offer wider selection in the GTA.

My favourite dim sum restaurant in town! It's probably the best when it comes to the quality of the dim sum, portion sizes, food presentation, service and spacious. The staff is very welcoming, the dishes are well presented, and the dim sum is generously sized! The quality is exceptional compared to other dim sum places. I highly recommend visiting during dim sum hours!

This is a second location of this high end and classy franchise and it is 2 years old at this giant mall location. As we had a weekday dim sum before 11:30am, we enjoyed their promo of 15% off on dim sum. They also offer some very exotic dim sum items with some beautiful and artsy presentations. This was the best dim sum outing of the 3 Toronto outings we had on this trip. In this good-eats town it takes real savvy, skill, and expertise to be the best. They also have the most artsy dim sum presentations I've ever personally encountered, including dim sum houses in Hong Kong. There weren't many other customers at the time (maybe 3 other parties) and we were situated overlooking a mall corridor from their second floor location. The rest of the huge restaurant was empty but its size shows they must have a huge volume of weekend and dinner time traffic. The upscale Yorkdale mall is in fact one of the largest in North America so the traffic is here. Last year we ate at Yu Seafood's flagship location and it was packed and vibrant. I would say the dim sum experience is better there than at this empty location but the food itself is top notch at both locations. Have a look at the photo of the final bill for what we enjoyed - it was 10 excellent quality and artsy dim sum items for a pre-tip total of $122.29 CAD or $89.92 USD. Ordering is done via an i-Pad only here. Particular standout items were their shrimp red rice rolls, baked charcoal puffs, deep fried shrimp dumplings, king crab dumplings, and the crispy glutinous dumplings. Ha, actually they were almost all standouts with maybe the most relatively lackluster being the fish skin dumplings. Being in a big Western mall, they accept credit cards. Most Toronto Chinese restaurants accept only debit cards or cash.

First time eating at a fancy place, I decided to treat myself and my boyfriend because they were having a dollar oyster promotion. The restaurant is spacious and there are no small tables it seems. It's kind of dark, and pretty loud. The service is extremely polite and kind, but not that attentive. It was a bit hard to flag down a server. Overall though, I think most of the fees go into service. The food is very normal. It's good, but the prices are pretty high. The total came out to about $110 for two people, we had yangchow fried rice, half soysauce chicken, half a dozen oysters and the fried taro pastry. The taro pastry was pretty good- the outside is crispy and the inside is soft. I enjoyed it, but it was $8 for two. The yangchow rice was okay as well, the pork was rather ordinary. The half soysauce chicken was good- it doesn't come out hot. The oysters were okay. For drinks, we had jasmine tea and the fuzzy peach bellini. I was a bit bothered that they didn't tell us that the tea was an extra charge. It's refillable at least. The fuzzy peach bellini was really good. I recommend it. Overall, really pricy and the food was just okay. You're mostly paying for the service.

Great service and the food was spectacular. We ordered a set meal for our family and the portions were great size. Kids loved the Peking duck and the lobster in Premium Soy Sauce was cooked beautifully. Food in America are usually greasy and salty but Yu Seafood were light and not salty.

We had a work function here with the booking of a VIP room. It required a minimum spend of $2000 but no rental fee. They also auto charge 18% for gratuity. The decor was super classy. To get to the VIP room, you had to take an elevator upstairs and then it was in the back which provided a lot of privacy. We were assigned a specific service personnel and she was super attentive all through. We ordered for 12 people. The main highlights were the king crab, the lobster mountain and the fried rice pyramid. Yes I know that's gimmicky but it had tons of scallop, it was amazing! For me the steamed king crab with chilies was by far the best dish. It was fresh, had just the right amount of kick and super flavorful. The baked with cheese was also amazing. It didn't feel too heavy and was very tasty. The lobster mountain came nearly last so we were stuffed. It did feel a little dry though. The jelly fish was interesting because usually I would expect shreds (almost like noodles) but this was more like pieces or slices. We had many more dishes but these were the highlights! PS - they let you take a photo with the crab when it's still live. That was super touristy but fun.

Would have given 2.5 stars based on my one-time visit for Dim Sum/Lunch, but my parents said we just went on a bad day and the food (at least for Dim Sum/Lunch) usually is amazing. I rounded up to 3 stars because I really liked one dish, 定海神針, which is shrimp sticks wrapped in a sheet of crunchy seaweed. Great juicy and crunchy combo! The hargow and siu mai were standard. The bean curd roll was not juicy or umami enough. The baked BBQ pork buns looked so beautiful but were SO sweet, and it only got sweeter as we proceeded to the steamed ribs and the pork knuckle stew. The steamed ribs had very little flavor. The pork knuckle stew simply left me in disbelief... I barely ate the egg drenched in the stew. It was 10x sweeter than any brown sugar ginger soup I have ever made. The one flavor other than the overbearing sugariness was the strong ginger... My only expectation when I ordered the pork knuckle was to be able to taste the soysauce... Lastly, I thought they couldn't go wrong with one of my favorite desserts, the molten custard salted egg yolk buns. They looked beautiful and the bao was chewy and steamy, but the custard was not molten at all. The filling is usually runny, according to my parents. They must have either made a mistake this time, or they reheated a previously steamed batch and served it, which would explain the over-steamed interior. I left pretty disappointed. It is a far drive from downtown, and the wait is long. The waiting area was crowded with a mini aquarium, many families here for celebrations (holding exquisite cakes too). I would recommend against getting the set menus because I generally have misgivings about Asian food places going for traditions considered more fancy and/or westernized. The energies mismatch and it gives exhibitionist. I even thought the interior design/decoration here was over-the-top. I go to Chinese/Canto/Taiwanese/Korean restaurants for the hole-in-the-wall vibe. The "elevated" effort should be put into the food instead of the other aspects. That being said, these are just my opinions and what I look for personally.

I was pretty impressed by Yu Seafood over the weekend. Our Saturday lunch experience went smoothly and that's usually hard to do when you take your 14 month out to eat with you. Reservations were easy and plentiful via OpenTable. They accommodated our kiddo easily with a highchair and were able to store the stroller downstairs. They were also able to prepared steamed broccoli (off menu) for my kiddo to eat. Super kid friendly spot. Ordering is pretty fancy and hi-tech from an iPad. I sorta prefer the old school pencil and paper, but this works. Just don't forget to swipe left and right to view different sections of the menu. Definitely some "upscale" fancy pants dim sum. For example, rice rolls with Angus Beef, Sea Urchin Siu Mai and Grouper Dumplings with Gold Leaf. Everything was tasty. I wouldn't spend this much on dim sum regularly, but for the special occasion or infrequent splurge, yes. In my mind, the service, atmosphere and baby-friendliness are worth the high price tag. I am an out-of-towner, so I really don't mind bougie dim sum once or twice a year. Treat yourself!

Spacious. Upscale. Attentive service. Good food. We arrived on a weekday shortly past noon. The restaurant was not busy. Our server was very attentive. The ordering process is simple and easy, through an iPad, with lots of visual images so you know what to expect. Most Chinese restaurants are typically quite loud with bright lighting. This restaurant however, was quiet and felt relaxing with their dim lighting. The food looked just like the images shown on the iPad. Overall great presentation and taste. Prices are higher compared to the Richmond Hill restaurant, given the location and environment. Worth the experience if you're shopping and craving some dim sum.

I've been to Yu Seafood in Richmond Hill before so was really happy to see they opened a new location at Yorkdale. This new location is definitely very grand and beautifully decorated. It's not super busy currently as they are pretty new and mostly cater to shoppers at Yorkdale (it's a nightmare parking here on weekends). As expected, it is a little pricey but well worth-it for the ambiance, service and quality of food. For dimsum, you have your usual items like har gow and siu mai but they also serve some pretty cool dishes like eel rice noodle rolls and angus beef puff pastries. I was a little shocked that tea was $12 per pot (regardless of the number of people) because there were just two of us at the time and we barely drank the tea. Their dimsum is pretty good and definitely good quality. However, prices can add up if you want to try different dishes so it would be better to go with a larger group. I visited another time for dinner and really enjoyed their actual dishes like stir-fry lobster, Peking duck, veggies, and soups. Their Peking duck, although a little pricey at $128, came with a generous portion of duck, pancakes, sauces, and garnishes. I swear I had so many wraps whereas I'm usually fighting for the last pancake. The second duck course of stir fry duck meat and lettuce wrap was also very delicious without being too greasy. The lobster, garlic gai lan and fish maw soup that we got were also delicious although nothing crazy special. At the end of the meal they gave us free taro sago dessert and it was sooo refreshing! I think Yu Seafood is a great place to enjoy with larger groups as it's a better value that way and you can try more dishes.

After a long yet fruitful day at work, I decide to reward my hardworking with a fine dining experience. The Yu Roast Duck is calling and tonight I am not sharing it with anyone else! It is a bit embarrassing since this would be my fifth time to have the same duck within the past 6 months. Yu Seafood Yorkdale feels like home to me. Service is great, Ambiance is elegant and quiet. There are no more than 5 Cantonese restaurants at the GTA that can fully satisfy my picky tongue and my high expectations for fine dining experience. Yu Seafood Yorkdale is one of them and definitely my most go-to whenever I feel like celebrating or relaxing in comfort. It is a place provides innovative cuisine and professional customer service that always makes me feel cared and respected.

We came here for dim sum lunch. Given that it is a seafood restaurant (and expensive!)- we were looking forward to trying different seafood's unique delicacies and the chef's creativity. Unfortunately, the food and services were disappointing. We had: #1. YU'S SPECIALTY HAR GOW　$ 7 (2 PCS)　Steamed Shrimp Dumplings w/ Bamboo Shoots #2. GROUPER DUMPLINGS　$ 13 (2 PCS)　（Steamed Shrimp & Fish Dumplings w/ Gold Leaf） #3. KING CRAB DUMPLINGS　$ 13 (2 PCS) #4. SCALLOP DUMPLINGS　$ 8 (2 PCS)　（Steamed Shrimp Dumplings w/ Black Truffle Sauce） #5. SEA URCHIN SIU MAI　$ 13 (2 PCS)　（Steamed Pork & Shrimp Dumplings w/ Sea Urchin） #6. CRISPY SHRIMP CROQUETTE WITH FOIE GRAS　$ 12 (3 PCS)　（Seasoned w/ Five Spice & Pepper） #7. CRISPY GLUTINOUS RICE DUMPLINGS　$ 6.5 (3 PCS)　w/ Diced Chicken, Chives & Preserved Radish #8. PANNA COTTA　$ 6.5 #9. JASMINE Tea $ 12 Green Tea Light Self-fermented #10. SILVER NEEDLE WHITE TEA $ 20 White Tea Light Self-Fermented Har Gow (#1) was just average and I did not feel the bamboo shoots' texture. The content was mashy lacking the shrimp's plumpiness. The only uniqueness that I found was the yellow-colored wrapping. #2 - 4: as I ate through them, I got tired, because they all tasted the same. They had different "toppings" on the same base. The expensive items on the top did not harmonize with the rest. The grouper one was especially disappointing as I did not taste or felt the texture of the grouper. Overall, lacking ingenuity. They were not as good as they look. And the panna cotta was dense, and the tea was expensive. Jasmine $12, Silver needle $20 - and they were served carelessly. Just putting leaves and hot water, and it is how they were served. When I asked if it was steeped enough and ready to drink, the server said yes. But all I saw was almost just hot water. I had to wait to get it steeped - the server did not care about the importance of tea for dim sum, and they charged for them a lot. The only item that I recommend is Crispy Shrimp Croquette with Foie Gras. They were plumpy and juicy. Enjoyed a lot! 　 Final note - we were given a tablet to order. But the server came to the table each time to check what we ordered with it, saying that he has to approve the orders we put through it. So... what is the point of having this tablet? Confused!

The last time I had dim sum was already several months ago and I am craving for it again. Since I haven't been to Yu Seafood Yorkdale for more than a year, I think it is time for a revisit. When I look at their dim sum menu, I notice they no longer have some of the premium dim sum such as the lobster rice noodle roll. I also noticed their platting of the dim sum dishes are less detail crafted then before. Let further discuss some of the dim sum highlights. SHRIMP & SCALLOP DUMPLING WITH ABALONE IN PREMIUM BROTH As the waitress approach to the table, I can already smell the abalone from the dumpling in premium broth. I personally am a fan of the dumpling in premium broth dishes due to childhood memory and the dumpling in premium broth at Yu Seafood Yorkdale is one of the best I had in Toronto. I take a sip of the Chinese superior stock before having the dumpling and abalone, it tasted decent. The abalone on top of the dumpling is tender and smell extremely good. The shrimp and scallop filling inside the dumpling is fresh and bouncy. Overall presentation and taste of this dumpling in premium broth is excellent. MUSHROOM & VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS I can smell the black truffle on the dumpling before taking a bite. The dumpling is steamed just right and not overcook. The dumpling skin is not too thick and the mushroom / vegetable are very refreshing. PHOENIX CLAWS I can taste the Chinese black bean marinated inside the steamed chicken feet, which is not common in most other dim sum restaurants. The chicken feet are steamed not too hard or not too soft. The texture of the steamed chicken feet is just right and the collagen is still bouncy. CANTONESE CHOW MEIN I personally am not a fan of chow mien and I did not expect anything special. Wow I was wrong, I never seen a dish of chow mien this huge and impressive before. The presentation is excellent, the chow mien is crispy, the noodle sauce have smooth umami taste (not MSG), and the jumbo size prawns / scallops are fresh. This is a must try item. MAGPIE FAIRY PASTRY (Pineapple Shortbread) When I first want to order the Magpie Fairy Pastry, my sister already warned me that it only tasted so-so. Since I saw many other table ordered this dessert, I really want to give this a try. My sister was right, it tasted worst then the Taiwanese pineapple shortbread you can buy from the Chinese supermarket. It is only good for Instagram. If you want to enjoy one of the most fancy dim sum experience in Toronto, then this is the place for you. Especially great place for special family and friends gathering. I personal like the online booking service, which is not available in most other dim sum restaurants in Toronto.

One of my favourite dim sum spots! Location: Located in Yorkdale, across from the RH. Classic Yorkdale parking - or take the TTC! Food: Great dim sum. Innovative pieces, while still maintaining true to the classics. They have some cute presentation, like the taro dumplings that look like little swans. Lately, we've also enjoyed the okra. It's a little simpler, but that lets the ingredients shine through. Service: Good service, attentive and responsive. Atmosphere: Nice atmosphere, if you can get a table closer to the window, it'll be less loud. But otherwise, it's a nice casual spot.

Excellent service with very interesting dishes. Prices are high but the ambiance, service and dishes justify it

When I first heard that Yu Seafood was opening in Yorkdale I was curious to see how they would fit in with the high end atmosphere of the mall and other restaurants there. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived and felt like I was transported to a fancy restaurant in modern China. I was in love with the Peking duck set which takes the full duck and makes three different dishes 1. Beijing Wrap 2. Duck Sushi 3. Lettuce Wraps with Duck Filling They also brought over an amuse bouche prior to ordering to open the palate. Very spacious and would definitely come back to bring friends and business partners. Wheelchair accessibility: They have a spacious elevator and lots of space in the main dining area where my grandma's walker had enough space to spare.

Nicely designed venue, definitely matches the more prestigious vibes of Yorkdale. Quality of food is evident. Overall good service, hospitable. Presentation is nice. Definitely higher price point. Dim Sum overall is flavorful without being too oily. In terms of portions, less pieces but each is well seasoned and fresh ingredients used. My recommendations would be their durian pastry which is on the sweeter side but does highlight the umami of durian. Another dish to consider is their steamed buns which are quite soft and fluffy, not dry and steamed at the right temperature for the right texture and outcome. Stir fry is decent but nothing special considering the price point. Cha Siu is fragrant and good balance of sweet from the honey glaze and salty from the soy base. Overall a nice high end dimsum place but I do wish they had more classic options. Rice noodle rolls were well steamed and perfect consistency, thickness and texture as well. Recommend any of them.

We came here for dim sum and we were blown away. The food has a bit of a different take on some of the classics and it's really well done. Everything tasted amazing and it was a fun culinary experience. We ordered so many things that it would take me too long to list and we were happy with each and every item. The service is really good and you have a pleasant end-to-end experience - fancy tablets to order from, quick to bring out the food and answer questions, constantly checking on the tea, and packing your food in lovely packaging when you want to leave. I would love to come here again both for dim sum and to try their other menus (lunch, dinner, set menu, etc)

Looking for an upscale restaurant to eat classic and traditional Chinese dishes? Well Yu Seafood is the place to go! The service at Yu Seafood is top notched and all the servers can speak at least three languages: Cantonese, mandarin and English! We started with a beef tongue dish and although it sounds very daunting to eat, this delicacy is delicious, not gamey at all and the vinegar dipping sauce goes extremely well with the meat. We had to get their Peking Duck three course meal that came with the roasted sliced duck served with the classic thin pancake to wrap the duck skin, the cucumbers, onions and oyster sauce condiment. It also came with the minced duck served with lettuce wraps and the duck was perfectly stirred fried with other diced vegetables. We also had the duck aburi oshizushi as our third dish. We had to get the Vancouver Dungeness crab cooked in the Typhoon shelter style. The crab brings me back to HK and the spicy salt and peppercorn really brings out the freshness of the seafood. We had to also get the Yangchow fried rice and it came with large shrimps! All this food fed five people and although it was a little pricey, Yu Seafood is worth visiting for celebrations and birthdays!

Made reservation for a weekday lunch and we got the best spot in the restaurant! We got a quiet corner that looked out to RH restaurant. We felt comfortable sitting there because of the sunlight and spacious tables. The indoor dining area felt really dark and sad, I'm glad we didn't get that. We ordered the dim sum lunch menu for two ($78) and a side order of the king crab dumpling ($13) and sea urchin siu mai ($13). Honestly, the lunch menu was more than enough for 3 people. The siu mai and dumpling were both tasty and big portion, but I found two bones in the dumpling. I think they used too much starch for the crab to stick though.. Individual restrooms and super clean. I saw a lady walking around with a dyson too! Suggest making reservations, much quicker than expected. I would definitely come back for a special occasion because it's pricey!

Quite a large location at Yorkdale Mall. The decor is nice and upscale. Servers and hostess were very attentive and friendly from the start to the end, coming by to change our plates multiple times (too many times lol). The restaurant was really hot (and this is coming from someone that's always cold). I believe we got an 8 person meal with some add ons but we were a party of 15 or so and there was still a lot of food leftover! Tbh, I didn't think there was anything special about the food. A few of the dishes were actually quite salty too. The "tortilla" that comes with the peking duck was also kind of thick (I prefer the thin kind). I did enjoy the fruity sago dessert though! Overall, I'd say save your money and go elsewhere.

This is a fancy Chinese restaurant located in Yorkdale mall. The restaurant itself has beautiful decor making it a great place for gatherings, and the service was good as well. However, I was quite disappointed by the taste of their dim sum. Despite the creative and eye catching presentation, the flavours were not comparable to other dim sum restaurants I've been to. The streamed dumplings, which are usually my go to item at any dim sum restaurant, tasted as if it was purchased frozen and then resteamed for customers. You also need to eat the dumplings as soon as it comes out, because if you are like me, busy chatting and catching up with my friend, and letting food get cold, you will find that the skin of the dumplings gets a little hard once it has cooled. Maybe their dinner menu would be more satisfactory, but I would not go back for the dim sum.

A hidden gem for us since I never associated Yorkdale with quality dimsum, but we were pleasantly surprised!! The dimsum was very well presented and relatively tasty. It's been a couple of months since we visited so unfortunately I can't accurately review each item, but I can say everything exceeded our expectation - except for the bun since we expected a more gooey filling. The ambiance is that of an upscale western/Asian fusion restaurant, great for dimsum/dinner dates, special occasions. The price tag is pretty comparable to other upscale dim sum restaurants. Given the size of each order, I would say it's a good bang for the buck. Our server was friendly and smiley, very pleasant and attentive. Will return for more dimsum dates!

Over Christmas, I visited Toronto from NYC and ate here THREE times over a span of 4 days. Can't say each of those times were by choice as we were guests visiting family, but absolutely no complaints here - every meal was extraordinary and decadent. I wish there was such a high-quality Cantonese (w/ Japanese/sushi options) establishment like Yu's here in NY. I was told that the sushi chef is Chinese but trained in Japan, hence the effortless fusion of the two cuisine's seafood styles. First off, the service and environment is top notch. I always sat at a booth towards the back and felt very safe/isolated to be indoor dining here. Upon settling in, they provide zip lock bags for you to hold your mask while you are eating - how considerate. The interior is sleek, spacious, modern & chic, definitely matching the elevated dim sum and dinner options they offer. It's the perfect venue for a celebratory family meal, a nice date night, or a pre- or post- shopping meal inside the Yorkdale mall. As for the amazing food, my first meal here was dim sum. Huge SHOUTOUT to their Eel Avocado Rice Noodle Rolls... WOW. Literally two of my favorite foods combined in one (eel avocado roll & cherng fun). Never in my wildest dreams did I think this could be a thing. Everything about it is perfect - texture, taste, creativity. 100% recommend. I was also excited to try the Sea Urchin (uni!) Siu Mai but that wasn't very worth it since I barely tasted the uni. Everything else was lovely though, like the Crispy Glutinous Rice Dumplings shaped like pears! I also loved that we were able to order from the sushi bar during dim sum/lunch. Again, I never knew that I needed a fusion like this in my life. For the following 2 meals I had here, I returned both times for dinner. And both times, we got the 38 pc Sashimi Platter... Some of the freshest fish I've ever had in my life. So so so delicious and even came with gold flakes, caviar, and truffle on the side. As you can probably tell, we ate GOOD. We also tried the Peking Duck (3 courses) for one of the dinners, which was magnificent. The pancakes were definitely the best out of the 3 courses, while the Taro Balls were unfortunately very heavy with the taro. At the other dinner, I tried some of the classics that did not disappoint like the stir-fried filet of sole and the Singaporean noodles. The standout, however, was a special request. We asked for anything with wagyu from the sushi bar and the chef understood the assignment. He graciously presented us with wagyu nigiri WITH foie gras on top. It was one of the best bites I've ever had. Price wise, of course this is a bit on the expensive side but it's not anything outrageous. It's well worth it for the spectacular quality of food, service and atmosphere. The servers are friendly, accommodating and always make sure that your teacup is filled with tea. I thought I'd get sick of this place, but I don't think I even scratched the surface with the rest of their seafood offerings. I'm already looking forward to returning the next time I'm in town!

NEW location of Yu Seafood is now opened at Yorkdale Mall (near Restoration Hardware). My family came here to for a birthday celebration, and we really enjoyed the food, service and the upscale atmosphere. The restaurant is upstairs on the 2nd floor. They have booths and tables for small and large groups and very spacious! The menu is viewed with an iPad, there is Chinese and English menu available. We ordered the Shrimp Toast to start, and it was a hit! We couldn't find it on the menu; it was recommended by our server. We also ordered the BBQ pork aka cha siu for appetizer, it was super fatty (if you enjoy fatty cha siu, this is for you!) For main, we ordered the Alaskan Crab (eaten 2 ways). There is a list of flavours/sauces you can pair with your crab.... I think we did ginger scallion, and truffle flavour. The legs were fantastic, super meaty and fresh, would definitely order just the legs again! We also ordered green bass fish, pea sprouts, and stir-fry udon - they were all very tasty. We pre-ordered Longevity Birthday Steamed Buns (Shòutáo Bao - 寿桃包) for the birthday girl, and they presented a basket of freshly steamed buns at the end of our meal. They didn't charge us for the buns, and also gave us Mango sago dessert as well :) Thank you for such a nice dining experience. We will definitely be back again! Yu Seafood is currently selling Mooncakes as well with super fancy packaging. Be sure to purchase some before you leave at the retail area downstairs.

Lovely and delicious but expensive. Service is great. The portions are quite large. You can definitely taste the difference in the quality of the food compared to most other such restaurants. I recommend it for any special occasion. We went for Fathers Day.

This is Yu Seafood's second location, the first one is located at Richmond Hill. Service is good and ambiance reminds me being back in Central in Hong Kong. The way the menu works reminds me of Lee Wah Heen where most of the stuff are ordered by the piece or one order consists of two pieces. You order off the iPad. For example, the King Crab Dumplings (2pcs) for $13.00 Sea Urchin Siu Mai, one order 2 pcs for $13.00 . The tea is per tea pot so it is not like the regular dim sum restaurant where there is a flat rate per person for the tea. We ordered the WuYi Hong Pao $16.00 and the Jasmine $12.00. The prosperous dim sum platter $35.95 is a good sampler. The lobster noodle roll is served with a lobster bisque. This dish was okay as it lacks the sweetness in the lobster. Overall an amazing location and very good ambiance where I can drink unique cocktails while having dim sum.

Excellent food, great service and nice ambience. Mom says even the washrooms were baller.

This is a spectacular Chinese restaurant perfect for dim sum, lunch or dinner. The ambience, service, and food is 5 star quality. This is the second location for this restaurant and I like this location better. It's a little out of the way if you're not in Yorkdale mall or area but worth it to come try. In short not your typical Chinese restaurant but in an exceptional way. Have tried their dim sum and set dinners many times and very happy with food quality and service. I like their cocktail and drink menu and they even have sashimi and sushi too. Great for small gatherings and large groups as they have large tables and private dining. Overall high end Chinese cuisine with equally high end prices worth the splurge.

Came here for brunch on a weekend with a last minute online reservation. When we arrived, there was a bit of a wait while they prepared a table, but we got seated relatively quickly. The decor is definitely top notch here and at least feels like the price you pay. The service is also very friendly and quick--our server Hiroki was absolutely lovely and answered all our questions, gave us recommendations, and made sure our water and tea were topped up at all times! The food is also just as pretty and super delicious! I wouldn't call this an everyday restaurant for you to visit, more so for special occasions. Of all the items I tried, none of them went below my expectations and were packed with seafood! My one gripe with this place is the somewhat deceptive charges we saw on our receipt. The server who seated us immediately asked us which type of tea we'd like (green, white, black, etc.) before we even saw the menu. We thought the tea was standard service--like water--and asked for white tea. Throughout our stay, the servers would come by to take away the almost empty teapots and fill it with more fresh tea. However, we didn't know each time they did that, they would charge us a $20-40 tea pot fee. We didn't even choose the specific tea that went inside, and they picked whatever was most expensive on the tea menu. Now I will say the tea was absolutely amazing--super high quality--I was surprised they were offering it as part of standard service...now I know why. We didn't see the tea menu until we got the bill and questioned what some of the items were. Overall, the food is delicious and I doubt there's a bad dish in the whole place! If you order egg tarts, they make them fresh (albeit a 10-20 min wait is needed, so plan ahead). If you're a seafood lover, this is definitely your spot! Just watch out for anyone offering tea or attempting to fill your pot again.

So....its as fancy as it gets for chinese cuisine but in Yorkdale - the most premium shopping mall in Toronto. The service and ambiance are both top shelf. We mostly had dim sum so this review is strictly on this part of the menu The Cheung fun ( we had shrimp and chives, angus beef and XO scallop). The XO scallop was outstanding - best I've ever had. The shrimp and chives is at par with most high end chinese restaurants. The angus beef was disappointing. Very little beef with chopped vegetables. It's just so so. The rest of the steamed dumpling are unfortunately very disappointing. They all have unique presentation and decent ingredients - no complaints there. IMHO, the sign of superior steamed dim sum is in how thin the wrappings are without breaking during the steaming process. All of the wrappings were so thick they reminded me of those really old school chinese restaurants in Chinatown (from their hey days in the 90's) where the dumplings are so big that most of what you are eating are the "Pei" or the "skin". I would have thought a restaurant this fancy would have a first class dim sum chef that could accomplish much better than that. Dim Sum items are meant to be bite-size. These require breaking them into at least 2 pieces to consume. I will, however, return to try the rest of the menu. There were a lot of interesting dishes that are better for dinner. Will add to this review when I do that!

Great high-end dim sum restaurant in uptown Toronto, and conveniently located inside Yorkdale mall. It's off of hwy 401 and also accessible by ttc subway. The restaurant is closest to the west side of the mall, and there is plenty of parking during the weekdays. Parking on the weekend can be hit and miss. Overall, the food quality, decor, and customer service is top notch and one of the best in Toronto for Chinese food. With this higher quality, do expect a higher price tag. We ordered the har gow (2 pc for $7.00), king crab dumpling (2 pc for $13), crispy shrimp croquettes (3 pc for $12), crispy glutinous dumplings (3 pc for $6.50), and panna cotta (2 pc for $6.50) for dessert. I'd say it is about $5-10 more per person than other dim sum restaurants, but it's definitely well worth it and great place for an impressive meal.

Made a reservation to have breakfast in the morning in order to try their dim sum. When we arrived there was a short wait and we were thankful that the hostess was able to accommodate us when we arrived later than expected. Upon being seated we were given the menu on a tablet and were able to pick from the dim sum and lunch menu. We ordered a variety of different dim sum that look unique and some classics. Once all the dishes came out and started eating, we realized that we could have ordered one or two dishes less because the dim sum was quite filling. All the dishes were delicious! Overall this is a nice restaurant to go to and the decor all around was very nice. I would love to be able to go again if I'm in the area

Fancy Chinese restaurant in Yorkdale. The restaurant is very spacious and clean. However, if you arrive after 5pm don't expect to be able to order from their dim sum menu which is more extensive than their dinner menu. The food is excellent and hits the spot. The quality you get here is very different from your local Chinese restaurant. The only thing is to be prepared to pay for the experience. The biggest downside is that their dessert menu is a bit empty. Only 3 options and with a matcha cafe next door. Not really a reason to get the tiramisu here. Will visit again.

All stars are given to the environment and service. Compared to the one in Richmond hill, I have to say the decoration is indeed splendid and luxury, however the food itself is not as good as the one in RH. Please be ready to pay twice the price as the normal Cantonese restaurant don't hold your expectations too high...I heard their dim sum is good here..haven't got the chance to try yet

Dim sum had some interesting options. Everything we ordered was great. Presentation is nice and the kids enjoyed the experience. It's a bit pricey for dim sum however their level of service is well above other dim sum restaurants.

Absolutely love Yu Seafood at Yorkdale! My family and I always visit for special occasions, and we're always greeted with the friendliest staff. Food is also delicious and plated beautifully. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic Chinese cuisine.

(4.0) - We visited Yu Seafood recently during the weekend at the Yorkdale location for some Dim Sum. Having a reservation, we were able to skip the wait and line that was in the lobby. Something I want to highlight is the service - we checked in at the desk and took the elevator upstairs to the dinning room. Once the door opened, there was a hostess waiting by the door to take us to our seat. The staff was helpful, quick and really polite. We ordered a number of Dim Sum and other lunch dishes for our meal. Items we had: Sea Eel & Avocado Rice Noodle Roll, Yu'S Specialty Har Gow, Sea Urchin Siu Mai, Steamed Barbecued Pork Buns, King Crab Dumplings, Scallop Dumplings, Crispy Spring Rolls, Hot & Sour Vegetarian Soup, Fresh Crab Meat With Egg White Fried Rice and the Organic Maple Syrup Glazed Barbecued Pork. Obviously this was a lot of food, but one thing we noted was that there was never a drop in quality or service throughout the meal. I'll speak to the dishes I really enjoyed. The Barbeque pork was tender, sweet and had a delicious crust on it. The dumplings we had were all huge and stuffed with a ton of meat. My favorite has to be the Sea Eel and Avocado Rice Roll however. Unlike other restaurants, there was a lot of eel in the rolls and the noddle roll itself was steamed really well. Overall this is an elevated Dim Sum experience and I'm looking forward to returning soon.

I had a great experience at Yu Seafood! Staff were very polite and accommodating and the interior of the restaurant was beautiful. I love the fusion of modern and traditional Chinese styles and how this was also reflected in the food that we ate. The food was really good overall - very nice presentation and tasty. My favourites were the Angus Beef Rice Rolls and the Grouper Dumplings with the gold leaf. The Angus Beef Rice Rolls were a perfect fusion of Western and Eastern flavours. I also appreciated how they warmed up their soy sauce - you don't see any other restaurants out there warming their soy sauce bottles! The Grouper Dumplings were pretty to look at with the different coloured ingredients poking out from under the dumpling skin and the gold flakes sprinkled on top. I believe they're supposed to resemble koi fish with the orange and white and the little eyes on one of the corners of the dumplings. The croquettes with foie gras were really good too but were on the greasier side. The portobello mushroom buns were on the dry side - I wish it had some sort of sauce in it but I suppose it made a nice contrast with the greasy croquettes. The walnut custard buns were another favourite not only because I liked that they were a different take on the traditional custard buns but also because of how fun it was to eat! They had these traumatized looking eyes (poor buns!) and we decided to poke little mouth holes in them and make them puke out custard just for the hell of it. I wish they had lips though - the buns had lips in the photos on the menu but did not actually have them irl. I would definitely come back again - I'll probably bring more people with me next time too so that I can try out even more dishes!