tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post2934068053158238802..comments2024-03-09T00:56:57.993-08:00Comments on Sherman's Food Adventures: Empire Seafood RestaurantSherman Chanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658949865479421864noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-5694027256793530802010-04-29T22:44:35.055-07:002010-04-29T22:44:35.055-07:00I had the exact same experience at this restaurant...I had the exact same experience at this restaurant a few years ago. We ordered an 8 pound king crab and when it came to the table, there was barely anything! We complained but they kept giving us the run around. Next weekend we bought a 6 pound king crab and cooked it ourselves. It had 50% more meat than the "8 pound" crab at the restaurant. I do hear it is a very common practice at discount king crab restaurants.<br /><br />But on a positive note, I have also heard good things about their dimsumLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313380589541734000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-2720508709282371802010-04-27T22:11:56.461-07:002010-04-27T22:11:56.461-07:00EnbM, I'm glad you share the same opinion. So...EnbM, I'm glad you share the same opinion. Some other people love the place and honestly, I don't see it...Sherman Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658949865479421864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-40959436361278244782010-04-27T17:29:49.370-07:002010-04-27T17:29:49.370-07:00After the set of $148, we returned a week later to...After the set of $148, we returned a week later to order a la carte. What a farce! I'm laughing just looking at my photos now. :DEnbMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-6601494598534552572010-04-27T09:52:47.884-07:002010-04-27T09:52:47.884-07:00You know what EnbM? Other tables got much bigger ...You know what EnbM? Other tables got much bigger crabs if they ordered it separately, which I completely understand since they would be paying more. But the crab we got was very, very small and sorely lacking meat. But as mentioned, the worst thing was the entire meal. It sucked. Yah, I definitely will go elsewhere for king crab next year.Sherman Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658949865479421864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-70817057917628267042010-04-27T02:22:01.149-07:002010-04-27T02:22:01.149-07:00You actually got a better deal than what I had a y...You actually got a better deal than what I had a year ago. King Crab dinner for 4 @$148, it came with the fishmaw soup, steam and P&S King crab, half-a-boiled (BuyLow :D) chicken, bokchoi & oyster mushroom, and the same noodle. I'm looking at my photos now, and you got range-chicken. I returned a week later, and that was the straw that broke the camel's back. Never been there since.<br /><br />I had King crab meals as late as February and was advised that the crabs were less meaty as the season was running out.<br /><br />I heard a good place to have Kingcrab is at the restaurant opposite Richmond Public Market, where the price and weight are fair. 金玉滿堂 Don't know the English name of the restaurant. <br /><br />I'm quite finicky, and am dragging my feet to visit some places. LOLEnbMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-61299073911952770302010-04-25T21:40:13.248-07:002010-04-25T21:40:13.248-07:00Well Trisha, to be honest, I've heard good thi...Well Trisha, to be honest, I've heard good things about their Dim Sum, so I'm not so quick to judge on the restaurant as a whole. It's just that this meal sucked.Sherman Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658949865479421864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-83385457152066271902010-04-25T21:35:32.562-07:002010-04-25T21:35:32.562-07:00that is one scary looking crab. too bad about the ...that is one scary looking crab. too bad about the meal but thanks for spreading the word. at least we all know to avoid this place. thanks for suffering for everyone? :)trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176469834353667484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-5015768812758051212010-04-25T17:10:14.735-07:002010-04-25T17:10:14.735-07:00Yah, I really don't like being harsh honestly....Yah, I really don't like being harsh honestly. I feel almost guilty. But, in this case, it was not very satisfying. And considering what we spent, it was even more disappointing. Not good...Sherman Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658949865479421864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-24695492188844221262010-04-25T16:59:25.310-07:002010-04-25T16:59:25.310-07:00That was such an horrible review for a restaurant,...That was such an horrible review for a restaurant, I've read many foodie bloggers review and that one was probably the most harsh one I've ever read so far... I'm never going to dine at Empire Seafood Restaurant. Thank you for your warning!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-83008881482525771152010-04-25T10:03:05.476-07:002010-04-25T10:03:05.476-07:00LOL demo crab! Yah, it was not a good experience ...LOL demo crab! Yah, it was not a good experience at all. I did have a couple of king crab dinners last year and Victoria was great. So I agree with you about heading to a better restaurant and paying a bit more.Sherman Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658949865479421864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524766856706642380.post-80808880742242232010-04-25T00:23:42.399-07:002010-04-25T00:23:42.399-07:00Empire was decent maybe 3-4 years ago. Now it'...Empire was decent maybe 3-4 years ago. Now it's totally gone down hill. They cram way too many people in there it's not pleasant (Richmond itself ain't pleasant to begin with--oh snap! J/k) and it's way too loud. <br /><br />We had our king crab dinner a few weeks back at Imperial Court. Same situation where the crab looked anorexic. The meat didn't represent the crab we were shown. I like to cake this the "demo" crab. ;)<br /><br />Next time it's worth it to pay a bit extra and eat king crab from Kirin, where you'll know there will be huge chunks of meat!GaryHttp://www.eatinginvancouver.canoreply@blogger.com