May Yan Seafood Restaurant 陸福海鮮酒家

Amazing good been coming from a kid

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oh boy, where do I even start? We heard about this place through word of mouth and some stellar Google reviews, so we were hyped to check it out. With a party of seven, we rolled in ready to feast, and this spot did not disappoint!

First up, the Roasted Squab: crispy skin, juicy meat. It was like a flavor explosion in every bite!

Then came the Prawn and Bitter Melon Sautéed with Salted Egg Yolk Coating. I wasn’t sure about the bitter melon at first, but that rich salted egg yolk is an absolute game-changer. Such a great combination.

The Crispy Fried Whole Chicken Stuffed with Sticky Rice was a total showstopper. The skin was perfectly crunchy, and that sticky rice inside was packed with umami.

We also got the Veggies Mix Served in a Big Bowl Carved from a Winter Melon, which was as fun to look at as it was to eat. The presentation was straight-up Instagram-worthy, and the veggies were fresh and flavorful, with the winter melon adding a subtle sweetness.

Then there was the Braised Whole Duck Stuffed with 8-Treasure Rice. OMG, this was next-level. The duck was tender, and the rice had all these amazing bits like chestnuts and dried shrimp that made every bite a little adventure.

And don’t even get me started on the Lobster in Special Soy Sauce, highly addictive! The lobster was cooked just right, sweet and succulent, with that soy sauce tying it all together like a culinary bow.

Oh, make sure you order their Daily House Soup. Ours was Dry Bok Choy and pork bone soup, packed with flavor and probably some kind of magic because it was that good.

The food was straight-up superb, and the service? Just as amazing.

Now, for the atmosphere, I gave it 3 stars, and here’s why.
The place has a lot of history, and you can feel it in the old-school decorations. It’s got that classic, no-frills vibe. It’s super clean though, spotless even, but the decor isn’t fancy or shiny.
It’s more like a cozy, lived-in spot that’s all about the food, not the glitz.

One thing to note: the washroom is on the lower level, and you’ve gotta go down some stairs, which could be tricky for seniors or anyone with mobility issues.

If you’re in Scarborough and craving some legit Chinese dishes, May Yan Seafood Restaurant is where it’s at.

We’re already planning our next trip back. 🍤🥢

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

So so Chinese food, tables are very close to each other, old restaurant, nosy from other tables, friend invited us for dinner, but we are not planning to visit soon. Washrooms are located in the basement not convenient for seniors.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

The Food is always amazing. Top grade 👏 👌 🙌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food are wonderful, just always too crowded

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

We just brought take out kota of choices & the potion where very generous and losbof special offering can be found here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

This is a highly recommended Chinese restaurant, offering exquisite dishes and generous portions at a very reasonable price.

Food: 5

Came here for Grandfathers 92nd bday.
Service was way better than expected and the ladies were very helpful!

Food was fast to come out and delicious. Our favourites were the S&S pork, corn and egg fish dish, lobster, and Peking duck with wraps. Hofun was sold out

Very affordable and good for large party of 13 adults. Will return to try their hofun

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Value for money, good service , no need to rush to finish the meal in 1.5 hours like other Chinese restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Whenever we're in Scarborough, this is our go-to place for lobsters at a very affordable price. The food is consistently fresh and tasty. However, if you're looking to have jumbo sized lobsters, you will have to go elsewhere (Richmond Hill or Markham) - for a premium cost of course. Portions are huge with plenty of leftovers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The waitress that served us was very friendly and courteous. The chef prepared every meal to near perfection. The lobster wasn't shrunken, the eel was not overcooked, veggies weren't overcooked and the noodles, very, very tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was our first time trying May Yan Seafood Restaurant after hearing about it through word of mouth. We had never been to this plaza before, and while the location is very convenient, right at the corner of Sheppard Avenue East and Midland Avenue, the plaza itself is quite outdated. It is not necessarily a major issue, but visually it can feel a bit dingy or tired. It does not reflect poorly on the restaurant itself, but it is something to be aware of if first impressions matter to you. On the bright side, there is lots of parking and we had no trouble finding a spot, which definitely makes it more accessible and convenient.

We called ahead to place a pickup order and decided to try the lobster yee mien (龍蝦伊麵). The price was $19.99 before tax, which came out to $22.60 in total. For lobster, this is honestly a very good deal, especially considering the portion size and how expensive seafood usually is at other restaurants. The noodles were nicely sauced and flavourful, and the lobster was cooked well. It really hit the spot and felt like a comforting, satisfying dish.

The service was okay. The staff were polite and efficient, but they were not especially warm or welcoming. Since this was our first time, it is hard to say whether this is always the case or if it just happened to be a quiet day. There was nothing wrong with the service, but it did not particularly stand out either.

Overall, May Yan seems like a good spot for classic Chinese dishes at affordable prices. While the setting may not be the most modern or visually appealing, the convenience of the location, the easy parking, and the fair pricing make it worth visiting. We are definitely interested in coming back to try other menu items in the future.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Food is always good. Never had a bad meal there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was my mother in law’s birthday and this restaurant came recommended by a family friend, so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant was very busy when we arrived for our 6pm reservation and there was a constant flow of customers. There were many options available and written on colourful sheets of paper, but they were in Chinese so it would be a bit challenging if you can’t read Chinese. We were a party of four, so we ordered four dishes to share plus steam rice. It was the perfect amount of food for us and dishes came out at a relatively quick pace. The meal started and ended with complementary soup of the day and dessert of the day. Service was adequate, but nothing above and beyond (not that one would expect that). I especially liked the stir fired snow pea tips with garlic.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Only the congee was good.

They charge a table cloth fee and boxes for packing the left overs.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3