Back in the 1980s, a wave of immigrants from Hong Kong brought their culture to Vancouver, and along with it, dim sum in Vancouver and Hong Kong-style cuisine began to thrive. Located in downtown Vancouver, Seaport City Restaurant captures the essence of a classic cha chaan teng, or Hong Kong-style café. My friend invited me, so I came to try it for the first time, curious about how authentic the flavours are.
Our friend had a reservation, so we were seated quickly when we got there. A server brought us a pot of tea, kept warm with a candle underneath. Looking over the extensive menu filled with tempting choices, it was hard to decide where to start. Given the prices, we went for 5 classic dim sum dishes to start.
- Steamed Prawn Dumpling (Har Kau): Although the portion had just five dumplings, each one was packed with fresh, juicy shrimp. The dumplings were tender with a delightful seafood sweetness, impressively authentic in flavor.
- Sticky Rice Wrap with Fried Scallop: Similar to a rice dumpling, this sticky rice wrap had a rich filling of chicken, scallops, and roasted meats. It was fragrant, soft, and satisfying.
- Scallops and Shrimp Siu Mai: These siu mai were filled with hearty portions of meat and seafood. The taste was excellent, though slightly salty, possibly due to the seafood—still, the filling was well-prepared and substantial.
- Steamed Chicken Feet in House Special Sauce: Ordered for a friend who loves chicken feet, these weren’t my preferred soft, melt-in-the-mouth type. However, my friend thoroughly enjoyed them.
- Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun: This was outstanding! Tearing open the bun revealed a golden custard filling that flowed out, rich with salted egg yolk flavor and a creamy sweetness. Best enjoyed warm, this was a must-try!
Seaport City Restaurant’s dim sum was a bit salty but overall had an authentic taste. The restaurant has a lively ambiance that can get noisy during lunch rushes, though service is friendlier than typical Hong Kong establishments. All in all, if you’re looking to experience authentic Hong Kong-style dining in Vancouver, Seaport City Restaurant is worth visiting at least once!
📍海洋城 Seaport City Restaurant
2425 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4M5 Canada
Entrance of Seaport City Restaurant 
The restaurant is on the second floor 
Stylish and elegant decor 
Very busy during lunch hours 
A pot of tea is served 
Menu with images 
Many classic dim sum 
Steamed Prawn Dumpling 
Filled with shrimp inside 
Steamed Chicken Feet in House Special Sauce 
Sticky Rice Wrap with Fried Scallop 
Richly stuffed inside 
Scallops and Shrimp Siu Mai 
Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun 
Salted egg yolk custard filling 
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