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Imperial Chinese Seafood Review

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Imperial Chinese Seafood

$$-$$$, Chinese, Downtown

User Rating: ** 2.2

Fodor's Review:

Though the construction of a nearby condo tower threatens to eclipse the lovely views of Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains that have long been visible through its two-story floor-to-ceiling windows, this upscale Cantonese restaurant in the art deco Marine Building is still classy. Any dish with lobster, crab, or shrimp from the live tanks is recommended, as is dim sum, served daily 11 AM to 2:30 PM.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Mediocre dim sum

Posted by richsf from San Francisco, California on 3/28/08

There are many far better dim sum options than Imperial in Vancouver. Nothing was awful, but nothing was wonderful -- the food does not match the location. The skin on the har gau, for example, was simply too thick. The dan tat was slightly indented, suggesting that it had been overcooked. The menu is limited to the "standard" dim sum options.

FOOD: 2.0

ATMOSPHERE: 4.0

SERVICE: 4.0

VALUE: 2.0

RATING: 2.8

Don't bother...

Posted by Debbie from Brighton, England on 10/10/06

The Imperial was the worst meal we experienced in Vancouver, and possibly the worst Chinese meal I've ever had. There was nothing redeeming about the food - even the noodles were served in thick gloppy MSG-heavy sauce; the Peking duck was served with just skin & fat - no meat. The restaurant itself is tired, and needs redecorating. The views are no longer a pull either, due to the building works which are now happening between the restaurant and the water.

FOOD: 1.0

ATMOSPHERE: 1.0

SERVICE: 4.0

VALUE: 1.0

RATING: 1.6