Enter off Cambie Street and climb a set of stairs to reach Seaport City Seafood, an elegant dining room where pristine fish tanks entice and enchant. It's an upscale setting that attracts a moneyed crowd, with tables set with white cloths and gleaming chandeliers overhead. It is best known for dim sum, which leans traditional while also delivering a fresh and elevated perspective. Case in point? The black truffle fried wild rice, an exciting and contemporary take on an old favorite. Bubbling congee is the ultimate comfort dish; steamed pork ribs are crispy-creamy with irresistible umami; and baked barbecue pork pastry is a winner. Stir-fried cumin lamb shank is a can't miss meal, and if you still have room left for dessert, choose the durian mochi or sponge cake with taro paste. 
Keep an eye if ordering off the menu, since dim sum offers the value at both lunch and dinner.