Maple Yip Seafood Restaurant - Toronto

They have the best food in the area. However the service is kind of slow and not very good. They have both dining in and take out but the take out portions are... read more They have the best food in the area. However the service is kind of slow and not very good. They have both dining in and take out but the take out portions are smaller or it just seems smaller to me.

After two decades hidden away in an obscure strip plaza at the corner of Sheppard and Midland. This award winning ' hole-in-the-wall ' Cantonese wok-hay eatery... read more After two decades hidden away in an obscure strip plaza at the corner of Sheppard and Midland. This award winning ' hole-in-the-wall ' Cantonese wok-hay eatery still churn out some of the best tasting and best value Cantonese dishes in the GTA. Known for its perfectly executed Cantonese style steamed whole fish. One could kick it up an exotic notches by pre-ordering a Floridian Spotted Coral Garoupa. A rare and most enjoyable treat!Always packed, even on a week day, advanced reservation is a must. However, still be prepared for a wait!

I eat a lot of Chinese food. I mean a lot. I have eaten it all across Canada; eaten it all across China, and if there is one place I can guarantee a good Chines... read more I eat a lot of Chinese food. I mean a lot. I have eaten it all across Canada; eaten it all across China, and if there is one place I can guarantee a good Chinese dinner this is it. There are so many good things about this restaurant it is hard to know where to start. The day before you are going to eat there I would recommend you call ahead and order the winter melon. I believe last time it cost around $40 for a medium/large melon. This melon is steamed and inside is a soup with seafood and vegetables. The best part if you can eat the bowl afterwards! It is the perfect starter for any meal, but you have to order it the day before because it is so hard to make. If you have company or are entertaining they are guaranteed to be blown away. I also recommend the stuffed chicken. It also needs to be ordered the day before and I have no idea what the chinese name is, but it's a culinary wonder. They basically debone a chicken from the inside, stuff it with rice and things and then stitch it back together.The service at Maple Yip is great. In fact your longest wait is waiting to get a table! In typical Chinese fashion all the dishes hit the table within moments of each other. My personal favorites are the mixed seafood in a taro bird's nest, deep fried pork chops, stir-fried vegetables and Garlic, salt and pepper squid and the best mei-cai kou rou in the city. The name translates terribly to preserved vegetables with pork belly. But think bacon, cut thick & slowly braised in soy sauce, served on a bed of cabbage that soaks up the juices and fat. All I can say is "Hell Ya!"

They tried to sneak in a $45 "sticky rice stuffed chicken" onto the bill that we did not order. Nonchalantly said it was a "mistake" and "fixed" it. Then added... read more They tried to sneak in a $45 "sticky rice stuffed chicken" onto the bill that we did not order. Nonchalantly said it was a "mistake" and "fixed" it. Then added forced 12% service charge AFTER taxes. It is not written anywhere in the restaurant or menu. Was told I have to pay it because their staff are underpaid. Left a sour taste in my mouth. Dishonest, will not return. We also had made a reservation for 8 and was given the smallest table where the things we ordered basically didn't fit.

Not a bad place for a lunch .. we didn't order much of the seafood dishes but beef based were tasty ... it's better if somebody in the company speaks Cantonese.... read more Not a bad place for a lunch .. we didn't order much of the seafood dishes but beef based were tasty ... it's better if somebody in the company speaks Cantonese...