Overall, reviews describe Restaurant Impérial as a large, welcoming spot with generous portions and a strong emphasis on dim sum and family style dining. Many patrons highlight speedy, attentive service and a decor that feels elegant, while others recount slower, less attentive visits or inconsistent staff. Dim sum offerings are frequently praised for freshness and bold flavors, with favorites such as shrimp dumplings, siu mai, xiao long bao, and sticky rice arriving in generous bamboo baskets. Several reviews applaud convenient features such as ample parking and QR code or app based ordering that speeds service during busy periods. However, service quality is inconsistent, with some experiences marked by overworked staff, delays, and occasional tipping pressure. Prices are described as high in some reviews, but many patrons feel the large portions and quality justify the cost. Overall, it remains a popular choice for dim sum in the West Island, especially for gatherings, offering generous portions, variety, and a lively atmosphere, with room for improvement in consistency.
If you're aiming to eat big without worrying about going to the bathroom in the next hour, this is it. Chinese food in my opinion taste a tad bit too salty but the Imperial chefs serves their dishes with just the right amount. Friendly staff as well. Would commend for large groups. & THE ANIME PLAYING ON THE WALLS. *CHEF'S KISS*
Mar 2, 2026
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My nephew had recommended this place as he'd been a couple of times before. So we met up with him for Dim Sum Dec. 28/25. We arrived there at 10:15 am which was a good time because before knew it the place was packed--& that's noteworthy because there is a lot of seating there!
Staff were super friendly & attentive making you feel that your really appreciated as a customer.
Orders were made using a cell phone & it wasn't long before piping hot food started to be served at our table along with green tea & Chinese beer for me. Every was well prepared & tasted great. It had been quite a few years since we'd enjoyed Dim Sum & we were not disappointed. Everything was fresh & hot & delicious & we'll certainly be back in the future.
Dim Sum is a great way to catch up with friends. It's a meal that can last a few hours while you eat small bites. Only issue, this place does not serve small bites. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, it's good. The only thing is you dont have as much of a selection.
We ordered 5 different dishes.
1) #103- Sticky Rice with Chicken, Pork & Shrimp. You get 2 in an order. They are huge & delicious with a hidden surprise in the middle. Would I order it again? Absolutely.
2) #109- BBQ Pork Bao. You get 3 in an order. They too are huge. Light & fluffy with a tiny bit of sweet BBQ pork in the middle. Would I order it again? Probably Not.
3) #120- Shrimp & Scallop Dumplings. Here you get 4 bite size pieces. Stuffed with seafood goodness. Would I order it again? 💯
4) #102- SiuMai. You get 4 huge ones in an order. Loaded with a mix of juicy pork & shrimp with a thin wrapper hugging the filling. Would I order it again? Yes.
5) #301- Rice Pasta Roll with Fried Shrimp. Two cut up rolls were in the ordere. OMG. This was the best dish we ordered. The rice pasta was filled with a tempura type fried shrimp & there were some kind of a deep fried thin thin noodle inside as well & all was covered in a light soya sauce. Would I order it again? 1000%
Now for the rest...the decor is simple. Mostly large tables but they do have ones for 2's & 4's.
The process is simple. You place your order on the website, the waiter will explain what to do, once you scan the QR code provided with your table number. Then, using g a rolling cart, your foodbis delivered. Not all at the same time, but that's OK. You dont want your food to get cold.
Because the restaurant is so large, we were not rushed to vacate our table. We sat & were able to digest.
By the way, when you sit down, you are immediately served a big potion delicious tea.
Would I go back for Dim Sum? Absolutely. Would I try the traditional Chinese food? Not sure
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Food. Delicious, fresh & hot.
Service. Good to average. It's often hard to get people's attention especially when you're trying to get sauces & dips etc.
Atmosphere. It's nice & clean, however, it's one big space & when busy can be a bit loud & lacking of personal space.
This is one of my preferred restaurants to have dim sum, including their south shore location.
They use an app ordering method requiring the customer to have a smart device to connect to their wifi & order the dishes one desires. I personally appreciate this as I don't have to wait for a server unless I have a question about the food. I do love the old school model where people walk around with a trolly filled with foods & you just ask & they place it on your table like I'm china town, but this is so quick & easy & I don't have to deal with china town traffic or parking.
I found everything to be tasty, flavourful, properly filled with good amounts of filling, however, I do think the pricing is a little higher than it should be. I have had their Chinese foods here as well & found the food to also be very delicious but that's for another review.
As usual, I will be coming back for more.
Nov 10, 2025
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Very nice chinese restaurant with dishes from multiple provinces. Seen a lots of weterns people enjoyinh their meal there, pretty rare for a Chinese restaurant to achieve that (about half of customers are westerns people). Meals come in large portion, didnt really expect that much amount at the price they give
Nice elegant Chinese restaurant in the West Island. Plenty of parking available. Food is tasty with good portions. Price is on the upper end. The service was nothing special. The temperature was extremely hot. Borderline unbearable. Asked if they could make it a little cooler & the response was that the air conditioning was at maximum. I estimate that it was around 25 degrees
It was my first visit to Restaurant Imperial in the DDO Mega Mall & I was impressed by the warm greeting & the welcoming atmosphere. We ordered the Hot & Sour Soup & Peanut Butter Dumplings & they arrived quickly. They were fresh & delicious. We also ordered Crispy Noodle Black Pepper Sauce Beef on Sizzling Plate, Peanut Butter Chicken Crispy Spinach & General Tao Chicken. The food was fresh & tasty & the service was impeccable. Will definitely visit again. This has become my favourite West Island Chinese restaurant.
Jul 28, 2025
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Can't say it's my favourite Chinese restaurant but it is definitely the best in the West Island so far. Not many resto make Chinese dishes that this place offers. Dim sum is good. Their rice & noodle dishes are also very good.
A significantly large dining area that can accommodate many large groups. Dishes have always been tasty & served hot & ample sized for sharing. It's not necessary to drive to Chinatown to enjoy excellent Chinese Food. Many traditional dishes along with several Szechuan ones.
A great Chinese restaurant hidden in the West Island. Similar to other large restaurants with a focus on big quantities & sharing of plates. Really a place to eat lots of Chinese food for a good price. Also the Hot & Sour soup here is delicious.
