Reviews of Deer Garden Signatures present a mixed picture, with some diners praising hearty Hong Kong style soups, a wide range of ingredients, and consistently warm service on good days. Others point to smaller portions such as beef tongue, overcooked garnishes kept in steam tables, and slower service with delays for water, sauces, and taking orders. Milk tea is a highlight for many, with rich flavors, though a few expect tapioca in the specialty milk tea and do not find it. Some patrons compare it unfavorably to the downtown location, reporting better service and tastier dishes there. There are plentiful positive notes about friendly staff, comforting bowls, and a wide broth and noodle selection, with dishes like curry chicken, fried fish spaghetti, and udon receiving praise. Overall experiences vary by visit and day, with price increases and inconsistent performance cited by some, while others keep returning for favorites.
Food was delicious which I guess is the most important thing. Service wise, about 15 min after we ordered, one meal arrived. The other persons meal & the appetizer both arrived 30 min later... & the foods we were waiting on were imperial rolls & the most recommended dish on the menu (pork curry + rice) which aren't exotic menu items. Once arrived, food was delicious, but really not okay organization/service wise.
We ordered two soups was both had a single "spicy" logo next to them. One of them was slighly spicy as expected, the other one was just about impossible to eat without caughing & sweating my life. I suppose if there had been a server to take the order instead of ordering via a QR code on our cellphone, he would have been able to inform me. Kind of cool place & I may give it another chance, but that particular experience was more an ordeal than a pleasure time.
The portions were giant & super worth it for the price! The curry & pork cutlet tasted amazing. All their combos come with a free Hong Kong style drink, which also tastes amazing. Overall, great value for price!
I loved the food & service. Cold HK milk tea is a MUST. However, please pay more attention to your bathrooms. Unfortunately, your clients aren't the cleanest.
I'm Jamaican but I felt the Irie vibe there. I wasn't sure about a sauce & he brought a bit for me to try, loved that. So far everything I eat here is delicious, tge curry fish is my fave, mango smoothie , yum yum. I definitely recommend this place
Food was good, but just for the terrible service I would not go back again (& go to other good restaurant elsewhere). Ordered for takeout, took more than 30 minutes for the food to be ready & I was waiting there. They didn't even call out people when the food was ready, it was another person also waiting for takeout that saw the bags sitting on the other side of the counter for a while & asked about it. Other customers coming to dine-in had time to sit, eat & leave before we got our food. The food was warm/almost cold at this point. On top of that they didn't give us all of our order, we realized once at home that one of the main course wasn't inside & had to drive back there again. That was on a Monday evening, can't even imagine on a weekend evening. Would not recommend.
The Malay Laksa soup was flavorful & had the right amount of spicyness. I had a tom yum also which was very good ( my preference was the Malay Laksa but Hey! Taste is subjective , right ?) If you like your soup with a nice kick to it. Enjoy ! Service was excellent & very clean place.
Apr 9, 2024
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This place is absolutely fantastic! We've been twice already, & each time, the food has been fresh, hot, delicious, & very generous portions. I can't believe I used to drive by this gem a few times a week without stopping in for a meal. It's definitely become my go-to spot from now on! The service is top-notch; even when they made a mistake with our order the first time, they quickly apologized & offered us a complimentary meal for the inconvenience. That's what I call excellent professional service! You simply have to try it out. My personal favorites so far are the laksa soup, crispy pork chops, & spring rolls!
It's a nice little spot serving Hong Kong-style staples with a cafe vibe & perfect for solo dining. The food doesn't need to be perfect & it is just a great spot to have a lovely lunch or dinner with a cozy vibe.
