Sam Woo BBQ

Really og Chinese resto that's been around foreverrrr Where they lack in decor they make for in reasonably priced dishes with good portion sizes and tasty bbq Whether you choose to eat in or take out their famous Chinese BBQ pork and duck is a must to try. Their chicken wings are surprisingly good and even come with the tips! Service is good and personal, as mentioned atmosphere is dated and clientele is mostly Chinese aunties and uncles but that really shouldn't matter Definitely somewhere to try if in the area.

October 11, 2024 on Google

My first time back to this place in 25 yrs. And it’s better than ever. The ginger and green onion lobster was divine, very fresh, beautifully done. And the beef tenderloin was equally amazing. The service is not warm and fuzzy, I like that. I hate pretentious service. They are efficient, polite and are 100% focused on getting fresh, high quality food to your table. That’s their goal.

September 6, 2024 on Google

I was out with my aunt and uncle, assisting them with an errand and grabbing some lunch. We went to Sam Woo BBQ, a place I haven't been to in a very long time. Of course, we had a BBQ platter, consisting of BBQ Duck, Roast Pork, and Soya Chicken. We also had Cantonese Chow Mein, and Sticky Rice. It was all pretty good! Their food has always been decent, well above average, but their service has been hit or miss. You never know how it's going to be. This time it was pretty good. We finished the BBQ meats and I took home the balance of chow mein and rice to enjoy later.

January 25, 2024 on Google

Sam Woo is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Toronto. It’s been around for decades and it’s still packed for dinner. I go with my family at least a couple of times each month for classics like their soft-shell crab, BBQ pork, snow pea greens, and Peking duck on special occasions. The staff are welcoming and complete pros.

January 15, 2024 on Google

A delicious dinner at Sam Woo. It's my first time visited this restaurant, they look like BBQ special place, their dishes surprised me! Very high standard n fresh ingredients. Especially the garoupa fish fry with assorted mushrooms, excellent! The fish fillets r good quality n fresh. The roasted penguin were so juicy n tasty, must order in advance. Service is excellent. My friend ordered the special dishes in advance, not the set menu. I saw many tables ordered steamed fish, I believe their fish are the top choice. Must order!

July 7, 2023 on Google

Excellent service - attentive, kind and helpful. Delicious authentic food - their BBQ items are tasty. We ordered the fried pork loin with spicy garlic, yeung chow fried rice, crunchy sweet & sour pork, fish fillet with sweet corn, young snow pea leaf with garlic. The whole meal was cooked very well. They do a great job. Wasn’t able to take photos of the other food items, we ate them too quickly. Vibe - simple but we felt very welcome and the wait staff were accommodating. They didn’t rush us when we had finished. It seems like the customers are regular old timers, people knew each other. Highly recommend.

May 11, 2023 on Google

Classic chinese restaurant franchise located in many North American cities. Good food and good portion sizes at affordable prices. My only request is that they renovate the restaurant to be a little more modern. They are usually busy, but you can get a table without reservations. I will return.

April 20, 2023 on Google

An iconic place that's been around for many years, with one of the best BBQ meats in the GTA. This is one of the rare asian restaurants where you'll still see the servers who have been around for years, wearing bow ties with quick and friendly service, and giving you that authentic HK feel (back in the day). Their 乳鴿 Baby Pigeon is probably one of the best I've had, juicy, big, and tender. You'll find at a lot of locations nowadays, they tend to come out tiny and dry. Their Peking Duck is on point as well, see photos for reference! Oh and by the way, you can expect complimentary 例湯 Soup of the day for starters & 水果 Fruits for dessert. If you're searching up this place for a dinner spot, and haven't been here before... What are you waiting for?!

August 8, 2019 on Google