Yan's Kitchen
10 West Pearce St Unit 12-13, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H6, Canada
Phone: (289) 597-7976
Yan's Kitchen in Richmond Hill is a 3.5-star Chinese restaurant with 513 Google reviews, known for Pan-fried Buns (Sheng Jian Bao) and Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao).
Why we love it
- Shanghai/Suzhou cuisine with Huaiyang influence
- Authentic flavors, homemade dishes, unique decor
- Attentive service with occasional slowness
- Shanghai/Suzhou cuisine with Huaiyang influence
- Located nearby
- Authentic flavors, homemade dishes, unique decor
- Attentive service with occasional slowness
What to Order
Pan-fried Buns (Sheng Jian Bao)
These buns are stuffed with pork and boast a soft, fluffy top and a delicately crisp, seared bottom, filled with dangerously hot, hydrating juice and soup.
"Stuffed with pork, your top teeth are met with a soft, fluffy bun while your bottom teeth crack through the delicately crisp layer seared through the cast iron pan. Inside is a juicy filling of pork with a surprisingly large amount of liquid inside, which is dangerously hot."
Bredgy L.
Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
A delicate wrapper encases a reservoir of soup and an addictive filling of sweet crab and savory pork, perfect with a zingy soy vinegar dipping sauce.
"The soup dumplings are a spectacle of a thin wrapper containing a reservoir of soup and an addictive filling of sweet crab and savory pork, and a dip in the soy vinegar dipping sauce adds a zingy bite."
Bredgy L.
Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou)
A classic Shanghai dish featuring tender, flavorful fatty belly meat, known for its rich taste and authentic preparation.
"I love coming to this place for some authentic hometown food! The manu selections can be overwhelming as they have a lot to offer, but i have never had one bad dish here."
Alex Xu
Stewed Meatball (Lion's Head Meatball)
This flavorful stewed meatball is a standout dish, highly praised for its taste and popularity among diners.
"The stewed meatball is the best dish for tonight (showed at the corner of second image) it is gone too fast on the table and everyone loves it."
Richard Chu
Four Happiness Bean Curd
This bean curd dish is noted for its strong, savory sauce taste, embodying the authentic Huaiyang cuisine style.
"We like the Four happiness bean curd which has strong sauce taste."
Adrian Leung
Inside Scoop
- The restaurant can be at full capacity even during off-peak hours, so reservations are recommended.
- The dining area is small, making it challenging for groups larger than 4-6 people to chat comfortably.
- Order by writing on the menus directly, which are primarily in Chinese, though an English menu can be requested (it might not list everything).
- Consider purchasing the $20 VIP card for discounts on dishes and access to afternoon tea options.
- Service can be inconsistent, with some experiences noting rudeness or long waits, especially for takeout.