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Eastside - Chef Tony Dim Sum restaurant
5.1

Chef Tony Dim Sum

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    okay
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Tasteless bites beyond belief

Despite the positive talk about the Steamed Lava Salted Egg Yolk Bun, Truffle Shu Mai, and Shrimp Paste with Chinese Donut, Chef Tony Dim Sum seems to have missed the point. The creativity used in presentation and intriguing truffle blends just aren't making up for the underwhelming and bland flavours. It's regrettable when fresh ingredients fall short, leaving an undesirable taste in the mouth. The small portions fail to compensate for the disappointing flavors and steep prices.

  • Okay Taste

    Food generally good; some find it delicious, others not memorable.

  • Low Quality

    Some reviews indicate ingredients weren't fresh and lacked flavor.

Top 3 dishes at Chef Tony Dim Sum

  1. 1

    Steamed Lava Salted Egg Yolk Bun 🏆

    Delicious, with perfectly oozing salty egg yolk; best in the area.

    Steamed Lava Salted Egg Yolk Bun dish
  2. 2

    Truffle Shu Mai

    Steamed to perfection with a flavorful and not overpowering truffle blend.

    Truffle Shu Mai dish
  3. 3

    Shrimp Paste with Chinese Donut

    Shrimp paste stuffing was very good; unique, crunchy, loved by many.

    Shrimp Paste with Chinese Donut dish

Vibe: Disturbingly noisy atmosphere

A clean space cannot save the dining experience when it's crowded and overwhelmingly noisy. The chatter makes the ambiance less inviting than necessary, and the bustling environment fails to drive a buzz, making the place not very popular amongst the masses. The vibe is less 'classic dim sum' and more 'chaotic Saturday market.'

  • Bad Ambiance

    Ambiance disrupted by noisy, overcrowded space despite cleanliness.

Perks: Troublesome reservations and service

The convenience perks are nowhere to be found at Chef Tony Dim Sum. Getting a reservation feels like a lottery win with the daunting 11.5 hours of waiting. Once seated, the disturbance continues with kitchen noise. Large groups should brace for disappointing long waits and insufficient large tables. The slow, rude, and inattentive staff round up the underlying service issues.

  • Okay To Park

    Parking is manageable even when busy, according to some diners.

  • Hard To Hear

    Kitchen noise disrupts peaceful dining experience; customers found it disturbing.