Sam Woo BBQ - Scarborough, Ontario

June 2024 Paid for 1.75 pound and only was served a small 1.25 at $20 It was not busy, so there was mo mix up in the kitchen. So many choices in the area and only frequent this restaurants because of walking distance to my friend's house. Beef ... with veggie was only ok. Old Waitress gave me attitude because i ask for hot water after she brought a pot of tea already. It was 5:15 pm and place was empty. Mini 1.75 pound talipia is on rhe right side ------------ My fish was overcooked again. But service was ok. Talipia 3/10 Please dont make my seafood well done @ $15 per pound for a basic fish. Soya sauce was too light in flavour to enhance the overcooked fish. Snowpeas leaves 7/10 too much MSG but passable. Use to like this place more but slipping a little. There are many other Cantonese restaurants within a 15 minute drive. Use to enjoy most of their BBQ items which we did not order that night. Dated decor but most come here for the food. Read more

My first visit to this place was in 1990 and famous for BBQ pork and others. After 30+ years, Sam Woo still stands strong in Scarborough and must have a reason. We ordered two kinds BBQ meat platter (BBQ pork and roasted ducks), 2 deep fried soft-shell crabs, and vegetables ... in garlic sauce. The BBQ meat platter was very tasty and roasted just right. Soft-shell crabs came hot but delicious. Vegetables were also spot on. They also served hot soup before meal and fruits after the meal. Sam Woo has impressed with their fine food standard for so many years. We arrived at 6:30pm and still have table for us. By 7pm, all tables were taken. So be sure you come early or book in advance. The waiters can greet a lot of customers by their last name, and definitely very popular for repeated customers. There also have BBQ meat for take-out. However, the decor just needs refurbishment. Read more

Decor is what you would expect in a Chinese restaurant located in Scarborough. Tea was ok, not the best. Dishes were too salty, and some dishes contained MSG.

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. Read more

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. Read more