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Aberdeen Seafood & Dim Sum
Categories: Restaurants Chinese Dim Sum Restaurants Seafood Dim Sum, Seafood [Edit]
3 Barker AveWhite Plains, NY 10601
(914) 288-0188
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Sat-Sun 11 am - 9:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
54 reviews for Aberdeen Seafood & Dim Sum
Review Highlights
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"...for anyone that wants some good authentic Cantonese food." In 3 reviews -
"My favorite dishes are the Turnip cake and Sticky Rice." In 6 reviews -
"...you can find, but it's a great place in Westchester County." In 6 reviews
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54 reviews in English
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Review from Annie D.
Yonkers, NY
3/3/2012
I can't believe I never wrote a review for Aberdeen, my family and I have been here numerous times.
There really isn't anything bad I can say about the place. First off, the service was great, all the workers were very attentive. Plus, the mellow yet non-suffocating atmosphere was always nice. As for the food, it has always been topnotch. We would usually get shrimp shumai for appetizers. For the main course, we'd order whatever we were in the mood for, but we almost always get the seafood pan fried noodle. I love it, love it, love it. Also a simple dish, but awesome nonetheless was the garlic spinach and of course, the salt and pepper porkchops. When me and my sister are really hungry, we also get bubble tea!
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Review from Lisa R.
Walnut Creek, CA
2/23/2012
Aberdeen Seafood & Dim Sum is the only place in Westchester to go for dim sum if you feel like indulging. While the prices are not as cheap as in the city, you don't need to go to the city either! The food is tasty and the service is fine. On the plus side, they do offer dishes aimed at Chinese people, although they also have plenty of things Americans like so it caters to both crowds.
If you decide to do the typical dim sum experience they have it. I went with about eight friends and sat at the huge table where we got dish after dish of food to share. I have also gone with two other people and sat at a smaller table and ordered regular dishes. Either way Aberdeen is a solid restaurant. -
Review from alexander w.
Monroe, NY
1/29/2012
Was there yesterday and it was awesome. Went there with my family and friends to celebrate the end of CNY 2012. I did most of the ordering. We had the steam shrimp balls, fried shrimp spring roll, steamed shrimp roll, steamed beef roll, chicken feet, steamed spare ribs, fried taro cake, fried turnip cake, baked pork bun, pork and shrmp shumai, minced pork in fired dough balls as our dim sum. We had the seafood pan fried noodles and the peking duck as our entree. We finished with mango and cocconut custard for dessert. Water and tea were the thirst quenchers. EVERYTHING WE ATE was soooooooo good. The food tasted fresh and it was eye appeasing. We all left stuffed and happy.
The only thing missing to stamp this as a "Chinese" restaurant is that it was missing the sounds of phlegm clearing and the image of nose and toe-picking. I am chinese and my people's behavior can be quite embarrassing.
I will be venturing to Aberdeen once a month. Can't eat like that weekly. It's closer than Chinatown and better.
Gong Hay Fat Choy; Year of the Dragon 2012... -
Review from alex r.
Chicago, IL
5/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
With such dim sum reviews i thought this would be the spot...came for lunch, meh. The hot and spicy soup had a weird after taste...the chicken chewy and even the briccali tasted old. But the staff is great. If u have no quams w quality...go for it. Or go across the street. Way better
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Review from Rahul J.
Updated - 4/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
TIP: MAKE RESERVATIONS and save yourself a long wait on the weekends.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/7/2011
The best dimsum I've had ever. I've tried dimsum in NYC, Boston and smaller cities but the dimsum… Read more »
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Review from Jimmy N.
Shawnee, KS
1/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ahh, Cantonese family style restaurant attached to the Residence Inn Hotel??? I'm used to popular chains or steakhouse attached to my Hotel, but authentic Chinese has to be the first. My usual instinct is to steer away, but I had to try it. This is a typical authentic Chinese-family restaurant setting, colorful decoration and water tanks filled with live lobsters, dungeon crabs, and fish(es). My initial reaction was, I'm in the right place for a nice home cooked meal.
The chef recommended the House Style Fish. It was a stir fried grouper filets dish, on a bed of long beans and fresh garlics. The fish was smothered with fermented black beans and pork, a true authentic delicacy. I'm hearing good things about their dim sum, so I'll have to try that out next time. -
Review from Elizabeth K.
White Plains, NY
4/23/2012
Better dim sum than the city! The prices are a little higher, but totally worth it. A MUST TRY for dim sum fans in Westchester!
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Review from Sabrina H.
Tappan, NY
4/4/2012
I went here for my birthday on a Sunday and made reservations at 11 am which is when the restaurant opens. It was my first time. You have to go into the Residence Inn Hotel and the entrance to the restaurant is on the left. There's street parking which is free on Sunday and a parking lot across the street. We got there at 11 am for dim sum when the restaurant opened. We had to wait about ten minutes for a couple people in my party to arrive and by then, the restaurant was already a quarter full. We were seated right away next to the beautiful red wall in the back corner with the Phoenix and the Dragon. As the trays passed by our table, we ordered some shumai, fried calamari, cha su bow (pork buns), dal mu (snow pea leaves), and other items. The food was fresh, well-seasoned and tasted just like the food you get in Chinatown and Queens. The service was great. The place is small so I would suggest getting there early. It also helps if you speak Chinese since some of the waiters do not fully understand English. I only knew the dim sum words in Cantonese but either way, you can point at what you want on the tray and they will understand. I would go back again and it's great to know there's an authentic dim sum place that's closer than Chinatown and Queens.
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Review from Anthony L.
Hartford, CT
7/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Was there for dim sum on Saturday morning. Got there when they had just opened so the place was pretty much empty. The entrance was inside the Residence Inn and the door to restaurant seemed out of place as I wasn't quite sure if I was in the right place. The restaurant is nice and clean and a decent size room. Staff was attentive and cordial.
The dim sum itself was excellent. There's a menu with pictures of what they offer plus noodles and fried rice. However they do have carts that come around. They offer pretty much your dim sum standards. I didn't really notice any unique items. Everything I had was good.
All in all I had a good experience. That staff was friendly and helpful. Prices are a bit on the high side compared to Flushing and Chinatown but to be expected. It is more convenient for me to drive into White Plains then into Flushing or Manhattan (a good 30/45 minutes closer without traffic and no tolls). I was able easily to find parking on the street but it was early Saturday. All in all if I ever get the hankering for dim sum I wouldn't hesitate to head to Aberdeen again. -
Review from Gary M.
Mamaroneck, NY
12/24/2011
Best dim sum outside of Flushing or Chinatown. Steam carts, friendly, attentive staff and, yes, pictures on the menu. They even have bubble tea. Enter through the hotel and make a left through the gold doors.
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Review from Suga S.
Ardsley, NY
3/25/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Great dim sum. The staff push the dim sum around in carts just like chinatown. Dim sum selection tasty, hot and fresh all the time. I have been coming here for the last four years and they have been consistent with the food. It's always good. They have you in and out of there by your lunch hour. They have lunch specials you can choose from too. It comes with your choice of soup. They have a house daily soup that isn't on the menu. It's for the patrons who want real authentic chinese soup. Today I had the sezchuan spicy tofu with minced meat lunch special. Delicious. I love the hot preserved vegetable they add to it. Every chinese place makes this dish different. This place makes it the best. My friend had the old standard chicken with broccoli. She said is was really good. She also thought the hot and sour soup that came with her meal was excellent.
This place is as close as you can get to chinatown in Westchester. The staff is terrific and very friendly. If you become a regular there, they will even hook you up with not charging you tax for your meal.......shhhh, don't tell anyone! -
Review from Timell G.
Bronx, NY
12/30/2011 2 Check-ins Here
If you're looking for some dim sum you definitely cant go wrong here. As soon as you step inside everything just look and feels authentic. The food was delicious, the service was pleasant and the food was affordable. I'm not sure you can ask for much more.
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Review from Joe G.
Ossining, NY
10/7/2011
STAY. AWAY. Easily the worst Chinese food I've ever eaten and I've eaten some bad Chinese food. Lets start with the fried rice, which was completely flavorless. I wish I could say that for the rest of the torture, I mean meal. Regular white rice mixed with random vegetables and small pieces of what I assume to be pork. No taste makes identification impossible.
Next, the chicken with brocolli was sitting in a sauce of what can only be described as dirty dish water. At least it's what I imagine dirty dish water would taste and smell like. Absolutely disgusting.
The next item is the fossilized dumplings. I'm pretty sure I saw these dumplings in Indiana Jones, next to the Ark of the Covenant. I wouldn't advise eating them without having a dentist nearby.
The prices are ridiculous. What I ordered typically costs $35.00 at a sit down restaurant. These fools charged $50.00 for last weeks leftovers.
I had a couple more items to discuss; however, I don't have the time as I'm going to the ER to have my stomach pumped.
This is the first time I've ever considered going back to a restaurant with the food to demand a refund.
Finally, why would the government resort to waterboarding when food from here is available, and apparently legal? I'd tell the interrogator everything. -
Review from Michael W.
Kirkland, WA
2/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Great place for Dim Sum in White Plains.
My favorite dishes are the Turnip cake and Sticky Rice. I am also partial to the steamed spare ribs as well.
Service is fast and friendly with no pressure. No new age fusion crap, just awesome traditional Dim Sum in a friendly clean place.
Going during rush on Saturday or Sunday 11-2pm you can expect a wait usually.
Two big thumbs up for the Bubble Tea menu!!!! -
Review from Philip V.
Wappingers Falls, NY
10/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great Lunch Specials, Very Consistent, Great Staff, Best Dim Sum in White Plains
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Review from Nancy P.
White Plains, NY
1/31/2011
My quest for good chinese continues and sadly doesn't end here. I've been here twice and ordered in once and been less than satisfied. It isn't quite as bad as Bao but it isn't a stand out place either.
I will say this, their soups are pretty decent. I tried their mustard green soup and wonton (a staple in my chinese food diet). The mustard green soup was interesting and I would have it again.
Their shrimp fried rice is decent. Steamed veg - standard. Homestyle Bean curd, soso ...lacking in flavor.
Thus far E Coast chinese food is lacking in intense flavors but I am hopeful.
I will go back again just to try the dim sum. After all, dim sum is in the name of their restaurant. -
Review from Bill E.
Saratoga Springs, NY
12/16/2010
A real live dim sum parlor with tables, table cloths, waiters and servers with steam carts. Just like in a real dim sum parlor. It's good, maybe very good. It's not one of the slick new age places with new dishes.
It's conventionally priced and while not cheap, it's not expensive either.
I only know of one other good dim sum parlor in the area. Try both. -
Review from L C.
Westchester, NY
9/4/2006
My review is for dim sum, only.
Aberdeen has been on my list of places to try for a long time. Many people have recommended Aberdeen to me for fairly authentic Cantonese food. This was my mom's restaurant of choice for her birthday. We went for dim sum, of which I have vague memories having to do with Chinatown, little fried chicken feet, and my sister hysterically crying.
At about 12:30, there was a 10-15 minute wait. Aberdeen is located in a hotel in White Plains. It is bright and cute, and many families with young children were enjoying meals here. As far as authenticity, non-Asian customers are definitely in the minority, which I take as a good indicator. The carts began rolling by, and the food began flying onto our table. Proper Chinese names elude me, but I'll describe some of our favorites: roasted pork buns, chicken dumplings, delicate shrimp dumpings, shrimp puffs, a fat noodle dish with veggies, cigarette shaped fried shrimp rolls, sesame encrusted balls with red bean paste in the middle, sliced duck, egg custard tarts in flaky pastry, yellow custard filled doughy puffs, and more.
Everything tasted like a superior, more flavorful, less Americanized (i.e., everything is not deep fried!) version of many Chinese dishes I've had before. As my mom noted, if you don't like something, it's just a matter of personal taste-- everything is high quality. The dim sum choices (over 50) are from $2.50-$7.50 according to the menu, and the cart rollers don't write prices, only slashes on your receipt; I guess part of the excitement is not knowing how much your bill will be. My dad paid but I estimate it was under $85 for the 4 of us, which is not too bad considering how much we ate and how many varieties of dim sum we sampled. I will be back, often!Listed in: White Plains-- not so plain!
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Review from Steve R.
Chicago, IL
10/12/2007
It's alright, not demonstrably different from any other take out place i normally frequent back home but pretty good. (All we did was take out so no real dim sum experience was had.) The seafood and meat all seemed to be of pretty high quality, with one big exception...the sand veins remained in the shrimp. I can stomach it, but the knowledge that I am essentially eating shrimp excrement kinda puts a damper on the dining experience.
All in all I wouldn't avoid it, but I'd pretty much only do carry out. the dining area didn't strike me as particularly inviting. -
Review from Marissa P.
Boston, MA
10/25/2010
I have been here maybe 3 times. 2 times for dinner and 1 time for dim sum. I must say, dim sum was my favorite!
Came here last Saturday with my boyfriend (who is half Chinese [Cantonese]). He approved of their dim sum :)
...In fact, he ate everything up with a big smile on his face.
Everything we ordered from pork buns to shrimp dumplings to the more obscure dishes tasted great!!!
Plus, friendly service. Prompt, but not rushed.
We left with full bellies and leftovers :) All for about 20 bucks.
Great thing is across the street is a large Asian market... very convenient to check out after a meal here. -
Review from Rich U.
Buffalo, NY
12/12/2008
Well, I've never been to Hong Kong......
BUT, I've been to Dim Sum parlors all over North America (NYC, Boston, Phiily, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Vancouver, etc) and I honestly rate this as among the very BEST! Better even than Lah Wah Heen in Toronto (which is 5 star, white glove pretentious). Yes, there are some language barriers. And true, it has a pretty standard menu. But the various dumplings are excellent and a great value.
And, yes, Lex: With all due respect, I do think it's a bit unrealistic to go here when you have a soy/wheat allergy. Do people who are lactose-intolerant go to Baskin-Robbins? Do those who eat kosher/orthodox go to lobster shanties or restaurants specializing in pulled pork? But nothing personal - good luck with your nuptials. -
Review from John M.
Port Chester, NY
8/25/2011 12 Check-ins Here
I love me some Aberdeen! I haven't been to a Dim Sum restaurant before I came here but now my friends and I come here almost every week for lunch. All of the food is fresh and there is always a large variety to choose from. It's a great lunch after a night of drinking.
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Review from Colm M.
New York, NY
2/17/2010
My wife and I drove out to White Plains to eat at Aberdeens after reading a recent article in the New York Times. We had just finished our dim sum when... there, on the wall, right beside our table, crawling contentedly along and sniffing the remnants of our dim sum, was a big brown godawful COCKROACH. I kid you not.
We informed a waitress, and then the management. The response was, shall we say, muted--$6 knocked off a $36 bill.
Yes, we shouldn't have payed at all. Blame it on age and a lack of desire to waste energy on the small stuff.
So... if you like the company of filthy small brown scurrying insects when you eat, eat at Aberdeens. But when you see your little brown dinner friend, do me a favour and do what I should have done-- jump on top of your table, scream, and shout out in a very loud voice:
"COOOOOCKKKKKROOOOOOAAAAACHHHH!!!!!!!!!"
Then, do what we should have done--drive to Tarrytown and eat at a place called Sweetgrass. It is a fabulous place, not too pricey; they always have a good craft beer on tap, and the owners/management are absolutely charming. Try the House Club with sweet potatoe fries.
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Review from Tamara M.
11/3/2009
We were staying in the adjoining building, a Residence Inn by Marriott, and didn't feel like wandering far. I hesitate to enter any restaurant attached to the hotel, but decided to trust fellow Yelpers and give Aberdeen a try. What a treat!
It was late afternoon, and there were only a few other diners. The waiter came over with his cart and let us know what he had ready. I have always had dim sum with Chinese friends and others in the know to do the ordering, so I never remember the name of any of the dishes. We were in luck, as the waiter was great at giving a brief explanation.
We plowed through a multitude of steamed, savory dumplings: har gao, shumai, lo mai gai (sticky rice in bamboo leaves), taro cakes, and on and on and on. All this was supplemented by countless cups of hot tea. Everything was delicious, albeit a little pricey. I'd be back in a heartbeat, though, if I lived in the area. -
Review from Sharon R.
Brooklyn, NY
6/26/2007
Aberdeen was pretty good. I was a little wary that it was in the bottom of the White Plains Marriott, but it ended up being very satisfying.
My boyfriend and I love going out on the weekends for Dim Sum and since our move into the area (about three months ago) we hadn't found anywhere close to us that serves Dim Sum.
Aberdeen is definitely somewhere that we will go again, but not as often as we would like since the prices were a little on the expensive side then what we are used to paying for Dim Sum...good shui mia and very good beef ho fun, which is all that really matters, right?
Also, the place wasn't very crowded for 1:00pm on Sunday, prime Dim Sum time, weird but nice because we were seated right away. -
Review from Jessie I.
Rye, NY
9/18/2011
This is the best of the three places where I could find authentic Cantonese food. I send all of my friends, americans or not ;), here for good Cantonese food.
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Review from Lex H.
White Plains, NY
10/21/2008
Bad with food allergies. Bad, bad, bad.
We went here for dim sum. I am allergic to soy and wheat. Maybe you think I'm crazy for trying to have dim sum with a soy allergy, but at most Chinese restaurants, as long as someone speaks English, it works.
Various carts came around, bearing nothing I could eat, but plenty for the rest of the group. About halfway through the others' meals, I ate as much white rice as I could get, so that at least I'd have something. About 3/4 of the way through the meal, some shrimp wrapped in rice paper finally showed up, but it was VERY difficult for them to understand that I did not want them to pour soy sauce on it.
And that was my meal. I am used to running into situations like this, but the group I was with felt really bad about my predicament, and I felt bad that they felt bad.
Next time I go for dim sum at any restaurant, I'll call ahead, just to make sure there's something I can eat that I can get before I've completely filled up on plain rice because I'm so hungry. -
Review from Emme K.
Greenwich, CT
10/29/2008
The Dim Sum was pretty close to authentic, especially being in the Westchester area. I'd say that the food was terific and the service was great as well. I can't say much for the decor in the restaurant, but when you go for Dim Sum, that's the last thing you're thinking about! I would definitely go back for more!
Oh, one thing I forgot to mention was that it's much pricier than eating dim sum in Flushing, but you have to remember that you're in Westchester! -
Review from Rick C.
Pleasantville, NY
5/16/2011 7 Check-ins Here
This was my first Dim Sum experience so I am definately not an expert, but I have to say I enjoyed this place. I enjoyed almost every option they brought out to the table and the staff was very attentive and fast. I will definately be going back.
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Review from Ilene B.
Tarrytown, NY
6/22/2009 4 photos
When a friend told me that we could get authentic Chinese food in White Plains, I was incredulous--- but it does really exist. We took my dad here for Father's day because he loves Chinese food (has eaten it everywhere he has gone which ironically does not include China).
Not only does Aberdeen do the basics really well- the wonton soup was really flavourful-- but the other dishes were memorable, too. The Peking Duck took at least 30 minutes but was worth the wait. When we asked what crab dish would be good, we were recommended the off-menu crab with sticky rice. I am not a real shellfish fan but this was great! It turned out to be a bit of a splurge at $60 (3lb crab @$20/lb) but crabs will be cheaper in the coming months. We also had a very tasty beef with mushrooms and bamboo (first time I have had bamboo outside of China).
They also have reasonable banquet menus. -
Review from Alex H.
Westchester, NY
7/5/2009
When my neighbor recommended Aberdeen, I was a bit skeptical thinking there were any decent cantonese restaurants in White Plains. To my surprise, the food was very good. The only one complaint I have is their decor. The purple ambience was very tacky and a bit cheap.
I would recommend this place for anyone that wants some good authentic Cantonese food. -
Review from Janet G.
Needham Heights, MA
8/12/2010
This is not bad for outside of Manhattan/Flushing. I came here for dim sum because I was staying at the hotel next door. I didn't have high expectations for dim sum outside of the city. But my friends wanted to try it...so I was game.
First off...the place is clean. Very comfortable. It wasn't too busy on a Saturday morning. It did have the fish in a fish tank..which adds to authenticity.
I usually judge a place by the Har Gow (Shrimp dumplings). Those are my favorite and most basic. They were ok. Not great but not the worst either. They had the typical dim sum dishes and a couple special dumplings. I love my dumplings. The vegetable dumpling and the chicken/taro dumplings were ok. The skin was a little thick and mushy.
I didn't try everything..but I think it was decent for where it is located. -
Review from Lynn G.
Davis, CA
6/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
My brother comes here a lot, so he was very excited to bring me in during my last visit to the east coast. I am a vegetarian (also eat seafood), so I have steered clear of dim sum in the past because I never felt like I could trust that I wasn't actually eating pork or some other meat. Assured that they would understand my dietary restrictions, I was excited to finally have a chance to try it out. I had a few shrimp and a few veggie rolls and they were all pretty good. Also enjoyed a sesame roll for dessert and that was great. Overall it was a nice, filling meal that was super cheap and very fast.
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Review from Nina S.
New York, NY
8/11/2009
Came here for lunch with colleagues. All I can say is: YUMMY! -- the food was almost ecstasy!
I ordered shrimp and chicken stir fry in mixed vege -- and it came out perfect. The shrimp was not overcooked and the chicken was tender! The fried rice was exactly that: fried rice. no foreign items in there that I can't identify, no peas, no veges, just fried rice. The simple taste played on my tongue like a fiddle.
The Wonton soup was light, refreshing and delightful. The dimsum lunch was quite a treat for my colleague and I.
I've lived overseas in Asia -- and this is what Chinese food is suppose taste like! Next to Chinatown, Aberdeen has that taste authentic...and love the char gow!...qing zai lai yige!! (Another one, please! - Mandarin) -
Review from Elaine T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
7/29/2011
The Dim Sum was delicious - the dumplings and buns were clearly homemade. The chicken entree dishes were very good too. Decent Chinese food for Westchester, although i'm still looking for a Chinese restaurant that will WOW me.
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Review from Chris G.
Tarrytown, NY
4/24/2011 18 Check-ins Here
Some of the best Dim Sum I have had since I was in China! This place does it right! Very relaxed atmosphere and they even give you a sort of Dim Sum key so you know what your picking. Fast and friendly service, and the food was great! I will defiantly be going back here, probably even become a semi regular. Will try it out for dinenr and update the review according also, but the Dim Sum is by far some of the best in Westchester!
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Review from Yuki B.
White Plains, NY
1/24/2010
Today was the first time I came to this restaurant and it was hella good!
I loved the menu and the food I ate was splendid!
The Yow Chow fried rice was the best, and the lo mein too!
I liked this restaurant also because the food wasn't salty which made it even greater!
I didn't try the dim sum because oh well, they only had it until lunch so I was out of luck.
Something that really drove me crazy was the poor fishes in the tanks. I hate eating knowing that those poor innocent animals are going to die.
Besides that everything was completely AWESOME! -
Review from Charles G.
Irvington, NY
6/14/2011
This is one of the best Dim Sum places I've ever been. Highly recommend.
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Review from Rich N.
Menlo Park, CA
6/5/2011
This place is a haven in the burbs. It's not the best dim sum you can find, but it's a great place in Westchester County. It's authentic Cantonese dim sum, and so much better than any of the places outside NYC. This is my preferred default spot.
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Review from Bret I.
Poughkeepsie, NY
8/21/2011
Thank goodness for Aberdeen. Now we no longer have to make the trek into NYC for dim sum. In fact, we think that Aberdeen is much better than Jing Fong, Ping's and the many other dim sum places we have spent countless meals at in NYC.
As people have said, the main entrance to the restaurant is inside the Residence Inn. And the place is not all that big, so a reservation would be a good idea for a weekend brunch (we were there on Saturday at noon, and by 12:30 the place was almost full). They have an upper and lower seating area, but unlike other dim sum parlors (where the fresh carts can tend to stay in one area), the food is quickly brought to both levels. There are carts on each level, but they appear to primarily stock the big sellers: har how, shu mei, pork buns, etc. So when you initially order, many of the items will come from the cart. But no worries: they are all fresh and hot. There are also waiters who walk around with trays of food hot from the kitchen (typically the fried dishes, like turnip cakes, shrimp balls, fried sticky rice, etc.) and fresh veggies (gai lon, baby box choy, etc.). They also walk around with some of the more interesting dishes, like tripe, squid and pork skin in curry, etc. And they have congee available.
The food is amazing. Far fresher tasting and far less greasy than anyplace in chinatown. And they are all cooked perfectly (even the gai lon, which typically is was overcooked). We ate far more than we should have, and everything was perfect.
The staff is incredibly attentive (another departure from chinatown); our water glass was never less than half full. If you don't see something you want, just ask and is will be brought to you quickly. And if you are not sure what something is, they are more than happy to help (and speak perfect english).
Yes, the price is more than chinatown. However, we did not have to pay the tolls (or gas), and then parking just to have dim sum. That alone can save you over $50. The three of us ate ourselves silly for about $70. Not too shabby.
Aberdeen, we will be back often!
