I used to eat here often. Maybe it’s post Covid that quality dropped. I got food poisoning terribly. The food seemed that it was a left over. Smelled strange. I will never go back. I am still sick. Will have to go to my doctor today.
April 26, 20. My 2 friends (adult & senior) and I had a wonderful restaurant experience at Asian Legend (Shepherd & Brimley) today. I have been a customer in the Dundas W location for many years but this was my 1st visit to the Scarborough location. The building is red in colour (easy to find). Upon entry, the restaurant was very clean and beautifully decorated. I love the soft Chinese instrumental music in the background. I was impressed to see the bowls and tea cups wrapped up in transparent paper when we sat down at our table. The waitresses were friendly and helpful. It was my thanksgiving treat for my friends so I did some research this afternoon to select the Chinese restaurants with 4 stars which sell live Vancouver crab in the Scarborough area.Overall, the quality of foods, customer services, and hygiene at this Asian Legend location (Shepherd & Brimely) were first-rate. I was surprised to find out the difference in seasonal quotes for a live Vancouver crab in 2 Asian Legend locations. There was a difference of CAD$13. Interesting. I chose Scarborough location which has a better price @ about CAD$40 vs CAD$53 quoted by another location. I felt that the price for our meal is value-added and well worth our amazing experience today. The Peking Duck ($48) was fresh, nicely presented, and very tasty, as expected. 3 of us consumed all the duck soup ($10.95) in one seating. Need I say more. Please check the exact prices listed in the menu for accuracy. In addition, there were plenty of parking spaces onsite, and the women's washroom was spotless. Overall grade: A+. Highly recommended.
I have been a fan of Asian legend for many many years. I recently went and ordered the Peking duck and black sesame dessert. The duck was cold when it arrived which should have been a red flag. Everyone who has the duck got food poisoning. I am so disappointed with the quality of this place as it used to be much much better, especially for what you pay. We also ordered the black sesame dessert and it was not at all how I remembered it, will never order again. Two stars because the staff was friendly.
Not only is Asian Legend one of the best Chinese restaurants in the City of Toronto, but based on my experience, this location (at 4452 Sheppard Ave. E.) is by far my favourite. In this respect, the food is always excellent; the service is always professional and courteous; and the premises are always clean and well kept. Given this, it is no wonder that this location is always very busy. Joyce, the manager should be applauded for how well this location operates; keep up the good work!
This location;Used to be a brand name restaurant..before AL takes over..Some years ago..With many new immigrants from the far east, new developments and ideas come with new taste..!Make TO, one of the best places to dine out in North America...Scarborough East no exception , for sure is an ideal location .Even though, many had moved to North part of the City..Asian cuisine, has been the world's finest menu can offer..Then comes Asian Legend ..The endless popular items on the menu, you might have to go back again and again...!!With the new concept, open kitchen and freshly make Dumplings.. the place was always packed!! Because it..They desired to open more and more..With the situation we had, and is over from the time being..Now, we can go out to enjoy, as before..
Service was efficient and pleasant. Servers were friendly & polite. This place got crowded quickly so go early to avoid lining up. Great menu options with pictures. Food was served hot and delicious, full of flavor. Definitely worth the visit.
Food was very good, service was well above average for average-priced Chinese restaurants. Maybe less important now, but the table and chairs cleaning I observed was rigorous. Washrooms modern and clean, too. Were downstairs. Maybe there's one on main for those needing.
This is the worst Asian Legend I've been to. Had to park behind the building and walk around to the front of the building and climb stairs to enter...not great when our passengers are almost 100 yrs old. All handicap spots were taken and nowhere to stop without blocking traffic. The food is salty and oily, full of MSG. Services is slow. We gave up waiting for a couple of dishes we ordered. The elderlies had to walk around the restaurant to the entrance/exit, and down many flights of stairs to get to the washrooms. There's a washroom on the main level but closed for customers, as it's being used as a maintenance closet. Definitely won't be returning.
The dish has shrank! The quantity is very small, I guess it's inflation. The quality is just average, the dish is covered with sweet and thick sauce. I ordered a beef vegetable dish too, but none thing to report there ( just didn't take picture as it came much later). The meal is overpriced and under delivered. One good thing is, the place follows COVID protocol, it make you sanitize your hands when you come in, I like that
1 star because building is beautiful too bad can’t be said about the racist staff having customer sit and wait for several minutes to just even place an order, when there is no line up. And also ignoring you when you try to talk to them to place an order in person. I went during a snowstorm to experience this horrible customer service here I ended up leaving without placing an order.