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Lai Wah Heen


#14 of 3,228 restaurants in Toronto
4.0 of 5 stars 125 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Chinese, Shanghai

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3 of 5 stars
Ratlink   6 contributions
Toronto
Nov 23, 2009

On Sat. Nov. 14, four of us went to Lai Toh Heen for dinner. Until now, it's been our favorite Chinese in the city. That night, everything except for the Peking Duck courses went wrong. The $50 prosecco listed on the menu was not available and the waiter brought a cheap and inferior brand to the table and tried to... more

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3 of 5 stars
juheenuna   4 contributions
Austin
May 30, 2009
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My husband and I visited there on Sunday, 5/24. This is in the Metropolitan hotel, and the elevator was reaking the cigarette smoke. When we arrived in the restaurant, the greeter would not even lift her head up to acknowledge us. (we were just two feet away from her). Then, she finally lift her head up, and said "what do... more

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5 of 5 stars
Janie_pooh   14 contributions
Ottawa
May 2, 2009

Probably the best Chinese food I ever had. Simply excellent! more

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5 of 5 stars
Suabo   181 contributions
Nov 18, 2008

Simply my favourite local restaurant more

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 26, 2008

great quality for the price! Love their Dim Sum... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 8, 2008

Score: 16/20. Best (but also most expensive) dim sum I've had. Some creativity and flair in several east meets west items. Highly recommended. 5 stars=18-20 points, 4 stars=15-17 points, 3 stars=13-14 points, 2 stars=11-12 points, 1 star=9-10 points, 0 star=8 or less points. more

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4 of 5 stars
yukonkn   8 contributions
toronto
Sep 11, 2008
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I've been there twice, I love their dim sum. the shapes are so beautiful, and yam. I took a friend from USA, she was sick and tired to huge portion oily foods, so she was so impressed and pleased. be careful, of one thing,these beautiful dim sum are served only in Lunch time. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 26, 2008

Excellent dim sum. Make sure you go hungry and with a fat wallet. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jun 26, 2008

Best upscale chinese I've ever had more

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4 of 5 stars
SebastianHMontreal   42 contributions
Jun 21, 2008

Besides Empire Court, this place has some of the best dim sum, and arguably the most authentic Cantonese cuisine least tainted by Western influences in GTA. more

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Lai Wah Heen Address

110 Chestnut St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 416-977-9899
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.