Nam May BBQ

Unfortunately this place shouldn't even deserve a star. The included picture is that of an eaten order of BBQ pork. While I had asked for a Slimer version of meat aka less fat/marblization, the meat itself is dry. Usually if done properly, it isn't dry. The way they get past it is to keep the meat soaked in the sweet sauce. Once it is out and cooled down the dryness sets in. I had asked for 1lbs of BBQ pork, it came out to be around 1.3lbs as it is difficult to get pieces of meat to weight exactly 1lbs. It was weighed and resultant price calculated. What pissed me off is that the weight of the meat that was priced at did not all get into the take out container. As in the process of chopping, they chop off the burnt pieces and other "non-delectable" bits they deem unsightly. So my 1.3lbs purchased came out to be around 1.1lbs! I was looking at how they chopped and there were pieces aside from the burnt that had meat on them that were relegated to the non paying customer pile. Other places do not do this. Other places cut away the non edible/burnt/delectable before weighing. Also, it has been observed that for the eat in dishes, the pickings of side dishes they give are slim. For example, the fried square tofu, this is superly thinly sliced and only 2 slivers each are plated for customers in their orders. Meat is also on the light side. You're better off to not ordering from this place and saving your money to go somewhere else like up at Midland and mcnicoll where there are 3 BBQ meat shops in the same strip mall on the south east corner.

If you are about service do not go here. The staff is extremely rude. The lady at the front is very rude and if the food wasn't good, I would never come back. But the food is good. Roasted meat is really good and would recommend but do not expect good service at all. I would recommend the roasted pork as well.Food: 5/5

Not what it used to be. For the price you expect more meat. Literally served me bones and rice and the tiniest slice of duck. I guess that’s why you get for speaking English You also have to pay for the ginger and garlic sauce.

Have tried several place for Cantonese bbq, and Sam May still remains my favorite Cantonese bbq place! The duck bbq and chicken are so juicy and so tasty. The meal comes with traditional soy milk and homemade soup. Love it!!!Food: 5/5

The food is amazing. The best BBQ pork that I have ever tried in my life a gen-z HongKonger The price is reasonable as well. However, the manageress of the shop also the cashier has a forever poker face. The serving table out there is not well maintained. Overall, the food is well worth the price, just don’t look for atmosphere or service. 7/10, recommended.

I’ve been going to Sam May since I moved in the area a few years ago and it’s always delicious. I’ve tried most of their menu and even recommended others to go here as well. I see a lot of reviews comment on the owner, she’s actually really nice but has RBF. I understand that service is important but this is a food court in a Chinese strip plaza with good food for a decent price. If you want good BBQ and fast service go try it. But don’t be surprised if you don’t see the owner smiling at you when they are non-stop busy trying to get your food out ASAP.

I really like their roasted duck. It is not salty at all. i would drive all the way to get it. I also try the soy sauce chicken it is alright. I did not try anything else. I asked for the green onion sauce for the chicken they charge me 50 cents for the tiny little sauce. Most places wouldn't charge it. Overall the quality of the food is good. They didn't use a lot of salt to marinate.

Hands down, this might just be the top spot for Cantonese BBQ in Toronto! Good prices, big portions, and taste is completely on point. I keep coming back for more. That said, got to agree with others on the staff vibe - could use a bit of a tweak. Also, the whole cash-only thing can be a bit of a hassle. I've had to run for an ATM a couple of times just to grab a bite. But, despite those little hiccups, the food's totally worth it!

I only come for their BBQ pork, the taste is very good. However, every time I come here I have to face a rude cashier that looks like she hates everyone who’s talking to her. At one point I was simply asking about their portion size and I misheard her mumbling reply. So naturally I politely asked to listen again and she raised her voice at me. Very unpleasant to interact with.

I usually prefer not to write a bad review unless the place is really bad or the service is really bad. And wow! After many of the reviews here, I am surprised that I am NOT the only one who felt the cashier/owner lady is rude. I thought it was only me who felt it. I came at this food court a few times but this was my 1st time ordering something from Sam May. As I saw the roasted pork display, it looks crispy and nicely bbq, so I ordered the 1-item roasted pork with rice. The owner lady looked at me very rudely and I thought "did she treated me like this coz I only ordered an 1-meat dinner and not the usual 2 or 3 items dinner"? I asked for soup as I overheard you have soup. She said to me rudely, "yes, you will get yours". I asked for green ginger sauce, she said it's 75 cent more, to my surprise, I have been to many other food court chinese bbq places, no one ask for extra charge. Some will ask me to pay for extra take out box or utensils but not sauce. It's not like she was going to give me a container with the sauce, she literally gave me little scoop like what she would give to others frequent customers, coz I saw the person in front of me didn't pay extra but got sauce. Anyhow, normally I would either decline to pay extra or will tell them my opinion that others don't charge, anyhow, I was super tired and just wanted to eat, I paid extra 0.75. When I saw the chef cut the roasted pork, oh man! such a think slice of pork and cut it into so many small pieces to make it like there were a bunch. At other places, they cut 2 or 3 lines of pork, not just one line and chop into small pieces. I rather a business charge me more for food due to inflation but maintain good portion and quality. Don't cheap out on me. The pork itself is tasty, crispy and good. The ginger green onion sauce that charged me extra 75 cent was tasty as well. Rice is good, not soggy but could be hotter, since no one wants lukewarm rice. I do like that they include both a hot Chinese soup and a soy milk and 2 slices of thin tofu along with the veggies to the meal. But I will not come again coz I deserve better as a customer and there are many places that offer better taste, portion and pricing. It's a shame the lady at the front was rude and unpleasant to deal with along with cheap thin slices of pork and extra charge on dipping sauce. I will NOT come back!

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