Dim Sum Restaurant Reviews Summary

Category: Dim sum restaurant

Address: 69 W Nile St, Glasgow, G1 2QB, United Kingdom

Phone: +441413280800

Rating: 4.4
based on 142 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "I had garlic broccoli and rice - it was AMAZING."
  • "Stuck to the Dim Sum items on the menu and was really impressed."
  • "The food was delicious (I had the Peking tofu: thoroughly recommend) and well-priced."
  • "Incredibly nice food with a lot of options (but not too much)."
  • "Especially good are the many different varieties of dumpling the fried Black pudding and steamed haggis being two of the best."
  • "The food was fresh, fragrant and spicy."
  • "Food was absolutely amazing! Char sui buns were perfectly steamed, they melted in your mouth and were the perfect amount of soft with a slight sweetness."

Cons:

  • "Overcrowded and overpriced with poor service."
  • "The food is definitely not authentic, if you are Asian and know how dishes should be cooked, better stay away."
  • "Dim sum starters were nice but very little filling. Mains I found all greasy dishes."
  • "Dim sum was poor, veg in dim sum was basically frozen diced carrots and peas with some meat in."
  • "The main I had (orange chicken) had the worst tasting orange sauce I have tasted."
  • "Everything we ordered was salty."
  • "The Dim Sums were lovely, however the main dish of Kung Po Chicken was dreadful due to the chicken being over cooked and dry."

Service

Pros:

  • "Good food and very polite hosts."
  • "Super friendly staff and nice ambience."
  • "The service was very hospitable and swift, having been seated right away and very attentive to our needs."
  • "The ladies that served us were nice and attentive."
  • "The staff were incredibly thoughtful, friendly, and efficient."
  • "Very relaxed atmosphere and staff are lovely."
  • "Staff are all very helpful and service is excellent."

Cons:

  • "The server didnt say anything or show me the contactless payment screen before tapping it to the card that was in my hand."
  • "The woman who was at the front desk upon us entering and sat us at our table was hostile & we all felt pretty uncomfortable with her short attitude."
  • "Very unfriendly staff, would not even say a single thank you or a single smile."
  • "Also the waitress started clearing the table when my partner was still eating."
  • "The other waiter spilled water and didn't even bother to clean our table."
  • "The lady with specs serving was showing an attitude as if she is doing a favour."
  • "Staff horrible service she’s heavy brop the food on the table uncomfortable to enjoy the food never coming back."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Bit pricey but the food was worth it."
  • "Was made to feel welcome and the food was sublime! I paid £18 for 3 courses and a beer."
  • "Their prices for such good quality was superb too."
  • "With drinks we paid £55, which is fair considering the portion sizes."
  • "Very reasonable price with friendly staff and wonderful food."
  • "Prices are sensible."
  • "They were all priced at £4.20 app with 3 pieces to each Dim Sum Good value and I would recommend a visit."

Cons:

  • "What i was actually charged was closer to £17 as their dine in price didnt incclude a service charge."
  • "Overpriced, poor quality processed food."
  • "Expect to pay at least 15-20 pounds per head, for an untraditional, expensive, unremarkable, and unprofessional experience after which you'll still be hungry."
  • "Food is good for sure but omg I was shocked with the pricing. It’s been about a year since my last visit and the prices have increased by about 30%."
  • "Food was expensive dont recomend it."
  • "It was a good meal, we had the steamed pack for 2. It was quite exquisite, but for the enourmos price of £150 we dit not like it."
  • "For two people al a carte on a Saturday very nearly £70 for two no alcohol and a £6,21 service charge included in the total bill very good food and the prices where far too expensive it won’t be there too much longer if it keeps those prices going and that awful service charge."

Ambience

Pros:

  • "The interior is great."
  • "Loved this restaurant. First time here and we can’t wait to come back. Food was absolutely delicious, lovely atmosphere."
  • "It compensates with the calm atmosphere and really nice music. You couldn’t even hear the kitchen!"
  • "Very relaxed atmosphere and staff are lovely."
  • "The atmosphere and decor were a great change from what's usually in Glasgow especially with the music they play."
  • "Looks strange on the outside, but its not an accurate first impression!! Absolutely wonderful and serene atmosphere with gentle lighting and music."
  • "The atmosphere is very ambient and nice."

Cons:

  • "Atmosphere ok... nothing interesting."
  • "The atmosphere was that of a funeral parlor."
  • "However, the restaurant was clearly overbooked."
  • "It was quiet on a weekday around 6pm. It’s a shame because there is such a potential here for a great restaurant."
  • "We wanted to experience a conveyer belt sushi restaurant, but this one was disappointing. No atmosphere, limited service and high prices."
  • "You get sometimes seats next to the bar and where the waitresses go in and out it can be annoying."
  • "£2.60 for a can of coke seemed a little excessive."

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