Joyful Seafood Restaurant, located at 5665 Kingsway #150 in Burnaby, presents a traditional Cantonese menu built around dim sum, seafood, congee, rice, noodles, poultry, tofu, and vegetable dishes. Current featured favorites include Steamed Crystal Prawn Dumplings, Pork Shui Mai, Pan-Fried Shrimp & Chive Dumplings, and shrimp-stuffed eggplant, while dinner-friendly selections range from sautéed scallops and prawns to house-special noodles and fried rice. Soft drinks are also available.
Current online pricing places many dim sum orders around CA$9.98–CA$10.68, congee around CA$13.98–CA$20.98, and larger rice, noodle, seafood, and sharing dishes mostly around CA$29–CA$37. Portions and the shareable Cantonese format can offer particularly good value for families and groups, although delivery pricing may differ from dine-in prices.
Steaming, braising, pan-frying, and fast wok cooking create a pleasant balance of tender seafood, crisp vegetables, savory sauces, and delicate dumpling wrappers. Vegetarian choices include Stir-Fried Buddhist Delight, braised bean-curd sheets with mushrooms, and sautéed lotus root with fungus. Gluten-free dishes are not clearly designated, so guests with dietary restrictions should confirm sauces and cross-contact with staff. Congee, vegetables, steamed seafood, and tofu provide lighter choices, while dumplings, rice rolls, and fried rice are approachable for children. The menu is especially well suited to dim sum brunches, lunch, dinner, family gatherings, and larger group meals rather than a conventional Western-style breakfast.
Menu Highlights
Steamed Crystal Prawn Dumplings
Juicy prawns are enclosed in delicate translucent wrappers and steamed until tender and springy. Their clean seafood sweetness makes these classic har gow one of the restaurant’s featured dim sum selections.
Steamed Pork Shui Mai Dumplings
Savory pork is wrapped in a thin dumpling skin and topped with flying-fish roe before steaming. The juicy filling and satisfying bite make siu mai an enduring dim sum favorite.
Pan-Fried Shrimp & Chive Dumplings
Shrimp and fragrant chives are pan-fried to create a lightly crisp exterior surrounding a tender filling. The contrast between crunchy edges and succulent seafood helps this dish stand out.
Sautéed Scallop and Prawn with Greens
Plump prawns and tender scallops are quickly sautéed with greens, preserving their delicate texture and natural sweetness. It is an appealing centerpiece for seafood lovers and shared dinners.
House Special Seafood Congee
Slow-cooked rice becomes smooth and comforting before being paired with assorted seafood. Its gentle savory flavor and silky texture make it a satisfying choice for brunch or a lighter meal.
Fried Rice with Dried Scallop and Egg White
Wok-fried rice gains subtle richness from dried scallop and delicate egg white. The concentrated umami flavor gives this familiar Cantonese staple a more distinctive character.
Stir-Fried Buddhist Delight
A colorful assortment of vegetables is stir-fried until tender-crisp, creating a lighter dish with varied textures. It stands out as one of the menu’s clearly identified vegetarian choices.
