Silver Pond - Lauderdale Lakes

The best Chinese food in Southern Florida and the best dim sum as well! It's definitely worth the drive to Commercial in Fort Lauderdale.

A friend introduced me to dim sum 30 years ago on the west coast, and since then I have tried dim sum restaurants all over the country. Unfortunately, the food at this particular restaurant was the worst I have ever had. I am skilled at identifying ingredients and I am almost certain that there was no egg in the egg custard buns. The filling seemed to be made of water, cornstarch, sugar, and yellow food coloring. The rice in the lotus leaf and turnip pudding were bland, and the siu mai was made with shrimp instead of pork. The menu did not include potstickers or Chinese mustard greens, and custard tarts were only available on weekends. The steamed buns and custard buns were mostly dough with very little filling. Additionally, I had a misunderstanding with the front desk staff regarding the pricing of the dim sum. Overall, I was not satisfied with my experience and will not be returning. I will stick to my usual favorite, Tao Tao.

Great Dining Experience Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Menu

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