Shenghao Bi

Hands down the best Chinese restaurant in town. I have been coming here for 3 years and brought friends over as well. Recently my co-workers from China office came and gave great feedback. Very fresh ingredients. I recommend fresh fish with pickled vegetables and Mapo Tofu. Highly recommend!

JiShun Zhou

This place was exceptional! Some 9/10 and above dishes! The skewer pot was so good! So well balanced and slightly spicy. The spicy pickled fish soup was great! Everything was amazing! One of the most authentic Chinese food I had in a while. Palo Alto is blessed with this spot!

+1

Brandon Cohrs

Sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. This restaurant was right on University avenue. Great food and service. Had some Dim Sum, and although I’m not as well versed in Dim Sum, the server was able to coach me to make the best choice. Delicious!! Highly recommend.

Rheddy Setgo

Excellent customer service and delicious food. It is not bad for Palo Alto pricing wise. The food tasted fresh and well presented. The food came fast and had a lot of umami taste. Not busy on a Thursday early opening hour. Nice and open feel. Good place for a meetup. Their red bean sesame balls were so yummy. Also liked the custard buns. The Mongolian beef were outshined by the shredded pork on veg bedding but still good.

+8

wanda lau

A great fd of mine brought me here for the guest time. Wow so many selections. Love everything we ordered, and the staffs are very warm welcome. Definitely will come back and try out more on the menu. If you haven’t try out this place. Highly recommended this place👍👍.

+1

Scott B

This was so far the best Chinese food I've had in the bay area. Better than anything up in SF and down to San Jose. I am particularly a fan of Sichuan food, and this restaurant absolutely delivers. The balance of spice, numbing, savory, and sweet was absolutely masterful. Sure, you pay Palo Alto prices, but out of everything on this street I left here feeling like the value was unmatched. My personal highlight was the Lover's Delight, which had a delicious combination of beef and tripe with spicy sauce and peanuts. The staff were really friendly, and service was super speedy. I will absolutely be back, as they actually offer food at a quality I've only ever had in a Chinese restaurant north of Toronto.

+1

Helen Ruan

I had an incredible dining experience at Taste Restaurant on University Ave in Palo Alto. From start to finish, everything was impeccable, from the warm welcome at the door to the impeccable service and delicious food. The menu serves authentic Szechuan traditional cuisine. I was blown away by the quality and freshness of the ingredients used, and we can request for the spicy to be mild and it turned out to fit perfectly to my preferred spicy level. The staff at Taste Restaurant were outstanding - attentive, and friendly. They made me feel so welcome and ensured that every aspect of my dining experience was perfect. The ambiance of the restaurant was also lovely, with a cozy and intimate atmosphere, which good for friends meet up for lunch or family style gatherings and kids friendly. Overall, I would highly recommend Taste Restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic Szechuan dining experience in Palo Alto. From the food to the service to the ambiance, everything was top-notch and deserving of 5 stars. I can't wait to return!

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Hi Peter

Despite having a sore throat, I was really craving some Chinese cuisine, so I requested that they not add any spice to my food. I was pleasantly surprised that even without the added kick, the dishes still tasted absolutely fantastic! The restaurant's service was also exceptional. The staff were very attentive and accommodating to my needs. They went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was enjoyable and comfortable.

+1

Samantha C.

Taste! The interior was bright, warm, and cozy. The workers are really friendly and the food comes out really quick. Most importantly, each of the dishes we ate were light, high quality, and I could not stop eating! Order: - Honey walnut shrimp: a childhood treat, not too sweet, crispy on the outside soft on the inside, and the cucumbers were thin and refreshing. A great combo. - Braised beef soup. My go to dish everywhere I go. The noodles were soft, the bokchoy was fresh, and i enjoyed drinking the soup! - Stir Fried Pea Sprouts with Garlic: my favorite type of vegetables! Light, garlicky and buttery. I think I ate the whole plate myself… - Pickled Cabbage Clay Pot with Beef: if you are in the mood for light soup, pickled vegetables, and noodles then this would be a great dish. I believe this dish is also served spicy. - Fried steam buns: I was so full by the end of the meal, but this dish was a great ending. They came in bite sized portions and could be easily eaten as a small treat! Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Taste and hope you guys can try it yourselves!

+1

Bay Area Food Travel Fun

Check out this hidden gem on University Ave if you love authentic Chinese food! Price is quite reasonable given the location! recommend: Bo Bo Chicken: Spicy and delicious! Tea-smoked duck is my favorite! Taste and texture are very similar to Peking duck: skin is crispy and meat is tender, perfect amount of fat, yum! Roasted Pork knuckles: melt in your mouth delish! Salted egg yolk Pumpkin: sweet pumpkin is wrapped in a thick layer of salted egg yolk and fried to a crisp, beware salted egg yolk is super addictive! Also love the hot and sour noodles with pork intestines, hands down authentic! They have both spicy and non-spicy food so everyone would be accommodated! Overall a great place for authentic Chinese food if you are close by!

+16

Kenneth Russell

All the dishes here are delicious! We especially love the Chongqing Numbing Spicy Noodles, Family Style Tofu, Fish Filet with Chili Pepper, Pea Sprouts with Garlic, and Eggplant with Green Beans. It's great to have such an authentic Chinese restaurant in Palo Alto!

+3

Noah Chen

The food is great but it’s really expensive. Would be 5 stars if it was a bit cheaper. for example, the sweet and sour dish was $40 and wasn’t a huge serving. another reason why it’s 4 stars is because someone in my party is deathly allergic to pine nuts and they don’t list their allergens. chinese dishes aren’t usually cooked with pine nuts so it would have been nice to know they were in the dish.

+2

Xinrui Yi (Richard)

I've been here before and it was decent, but last night's dinner was a huge letdown. It feels like the kitchen has completely stopped trying. ​ Beef Ramen: Tasted like cheap instant noodles with way too much MSG/seasoning. ​ Salted Egg Yolk Pumpkin: Oily and clearly pre-made, just tossed in the fryer to heat up. ​ Tea-Smoked Duck: Very greasy and bland on the inside. It tasted like a pre-cooked duck that was just seared quickly before serving. ​ The whole meal felt phoned in. It’s a shame to see such a drop in quality.