Delightful Cantonese Cuisine is Closing

Delightful Cantonese Cuisine in Kitchener on Victoria Street is closing for good tomorrow (March 9th, 2009). Today is the last day they will be open (I went there for Dim Sum today and that's how I found out).

I have always enjoyed the food and the service there, but I guess I will have to look elsewhere for authentic Cantonese dishes and Dim Sum from now on. I wish the folks who work there all the best.

New Cantonese Restaurant in Kitchener

A new Chinese restaurant, serving Dim Sum 7 days a week, is now open in Kitchener as of the middle of June 2008. The food there is great and the the Dim Sum is excellent, with more of a Hong Kong/Cantonese style than Cameron. People who know me know that I am a traditionalist when it comes to Dim Sum, and the Hong Kong/Cantonese style Dim Sum is what I prefer, and I like the fact that there are no line-ups or severs trying to hurry us out the door.

Traditional Dim Sum favourites "Har Gow" (Crystal Shrimp Dumplings) and "Siu Mai" (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings) are excellent, as are your standard Spring Rolls and Rice Noodle Rolls. The Pan Fried Pork Dumplings are huge and have a yummy filling. Dishes are expertly prepared, and they have the touch of a true professional Dim Sum chef.

This restaurant also has a regular lunch and dinner menu with standard Cantonese dishes as well. I have tried a few (including the Beef Fried Flat Noodle and Cantonese Chow Mein) and they are excellent. Other specialities include the Soya Sauce Chicken and Fish Sauce Chicken, which are traditional to Cantonese cuisine.

I've gone to the place a number of times now with friends and family and we have found the quality of the food to be consistently well done. I have recommended all my friends to go there. I think that you would enjoy it as well.

The restaurant is called Delicious Cantonese Cuisine, and they are located at 869 Victoria Street North, between the Expressway and River Road. 519-749-8868. They are open 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a Week (Dim Sum, however, is only between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day). I highly recommend it.

Vincent Pau
Dim Sum Guy

Please note: I don't own or work for Delicious Cantonese Cuisine, I just like to eat there.

Closed: Risley Chinese Restaurant

I am sorry to say that Risely Chinese Restaurant in Cambridge is now closed. I'm certainly going to miss the place... I wish Jackie, Shirley and their son Risley the best of luck in their future endeavours.

Vincent Pau
Dim Sum Guy

Restaurant Review

A review of my favourite restaurant has been published yesterday in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record. The address of the review is at http://www.therecord.com/entertainment/dining/dining_316.html on the Web.

I am a regular customer of Risley's and I love the food. However, don't just take my word for it, read the review and go and give it a try!

Steamed Peanut Balls with Coconut

Steamed Peanut Balls with Coconut

A soft ball of rice flour is stuffed with a sweet peanut-based filling and steamed. The rice flour is then covered with dried coconut.

Hot Peanut Sauce with Pork Dumplings

Hot Peanut Sauce with Pork Dumplings

Pork Dumplings are steamed, then they are placed in a wok with the Hot Peanut Sauce where they are lightly fried. The dumplings are served with scallions or green onions on top.

Beef Ribs with Black Pepper Sauce

Beef Ribs with Black Pepper Sauce

The small Beef Ribs are a perfect match for the spicy and salty Black Pepper sauce in this dish. This dish is also served in the traditional bamboo steamer.