Lee Garden Seafood Restaurant - Burnaby, British Columbia

There's 2 locations. There’s one in Coquitlam and one in Burnaby. I came to this location in Burnaby on Kingsway. Also, if it’s your first time here, the entrance is behind the building where their back parking lot is. There’s plenty of parking all around the neighborhood. It was a hot ... day and the air conditioning was on. The restaurant is very spacious. This type of restaurant is a banquet style setting with Cantonese style cuisine. You come here for the seafood to maximize your experience, but there are many other items that are non seafood. Our family came here to celebrate Father’s Day early. We decided to get the lobster set dinner. Btw this kitchen was on fire that day. We had all our main items come out to us in less than 18 mins. That’s incredible. At one point we were wondering if another table had cancelled their order LOL. First came the fish maw crab soup. Done wonderfully and with real crab. Great start to the dinner. Very silky and savoury. Great preparation with the fish maw. Sponge soft with a feather crunch. The crab claws are very classic Cantonese style. Be careful they are piping hot in the center. Done properly and very delicious. They come with a sauce to dip if it fancies you but I like it au natural 😬 The lobster with noodle was very classic. Great flavours but I thought the noodle was a touch skimpy. No complaints on how it tasted. Very comforting. Scallop and beef tenderloin with broccoli. The scallops weren’t over cooked. The beef was soft. The broccoli cooked perfectly. Our vegetable dish we chose the snow pea tip leafs modified in vegetable stock. Normally it’s eaten with garlic stir fried. But for 5 bucks more you can modify this dish. Either way it’s delicious and considered among very nutritious with a good source of vitamin C, folate, fiber, and beta carotene. The chicken dish we had it upgraded ($5 bucks more) to the salt roasted chicken with crispy rice chips. All the kids love eating the rice chips haha. The chicken wasn’t dry. It was moist and light on the saltiness. The seafood fried rice done to standards You can taste the element of the wok hei, the breath of the wok fire 🔥 Dessert that night was the classic red bean soup. It was delicious. We were also surprised that the kitchen gave us almond cookies. They were made in house and was so delicious and fresh. It was a great Father’s Day dinner. So pretty much a 9 course with desserts included. It can definitely feed 4-5 adults. The service is amazing. There’s very few Chinese places that have such attention to their customers. They are kind and always social. Great first experience. I’ll definitely be coming back. Read more

This was my first time here. I liked how the large tables were spaced well apart. Also, sound didn’t echo everywhere and we could hear each other. The food was fair to good (mostly good) as was the service. Except for the few dishes at the end, the food was ... served in a timely way. The 7 courses we had for 14 people came to around $750 which is a bit pricey for the quality. Read more

We have had dim sum and regular dinners here a few times and now it’s almost the end of King Crab KC season BUT a few other restaurants we called first could not positively confirm the availability so we decided to come back to Lee Garden BBY who guaranteed they ... still had abundant supplies. So a day before we ordered over the phone the KC set dinner for 4 ( for the three of us) Although we have been here a few times, we didn’t know any of the staff but we were still greeted by a very welcoming manager Wallace, who showed us our crab and I took a photo to compare when it returned on dish (heard too many scams in some other restaurants which swap crabs)…. It was TGIF and there were groups of happy customers and almost every table was enjoying their KC dinners!! All the 5 dishes and the soup included in the set were very tasty and in big portion….in fact we took home the last two fish dishes and the fried rice….they lasted for another two meals….) Our favorite was the garlic KC, but the salt & pepper KC was also very yummy. All through the dinner, another manager Roy and his team continued to provide very friendly service. Our wonderful Friday evening concluded with the desserts provided and the overall bill included tips and everything (no alcohol) was a bit over $600. Looking forward to return in the next KC season! Read more

From the moment we stepped into this seafood haven, we were greeted with the most delightful and welcoming atmosphere. Hosting a party of 15 can be quite a challenge, but the staff here handled it with such efficiency and grace, accommodating us quickly and without any hassle. The food was nothing ... short of spectacular. Every dish we ordered was a delightful surprise, bursting with fresh, flavorful seafood that truly showcased the chef’s skill and creativity. The ‘wow’ factor was undeniable - each plate was a work of art, both in presentation and taste. What really set this experience apart was the attentive and friendly service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, consistently checking in on us and making sure all our needs were met. Their recommendations were spot-on, adding to the overall enjoyment of our meal. In a world where dining experiences can often be hit or miss, this restaurant truly stands out as a gem. It’s not just a meal, it’s an experience that amazes and delights. I can’t recommend this place enough for anyone looking for exceptional seafood and outstanding service. A must-visit for seafood lovers! Read more

Without a doubt, the food. The menu offered a wide variety of dishes, The flavors were authentic and rich, with just the right balance of spices. it's worth mentioning that the prices were a bit on the higher side. While the quality of the food and service justified the cost ... to some extent, it's something to keep in mind if you're dining on a budget. Read more