Jay Tung

Had an amazing dinner experience here. Was surprised by the quality of the food and the artistic touch they added to each dish. The service was nothing like what you expect from an Asian restaurant; everyone was so friendly and they really cater specifically to the customer with attention to detail. You can tell that a lot of thought went into each concept and everything was delicious. Not just the food, all of the cocktails were uniquely made and all the flavors blended extremely well into a balanced fusion of taste. Highly recommend the Peking Duck, Iberico Cha Siu (cooked to perfection), Pork Soup XLB, Garlic steamed Surf Clam, and Wagyu & roasted garlic. For cocktails I highly recommend the Palette highball, expresso martini, and lychee martini. They have a professional mixologist that puts so much thought into a creative bar menu. Overall a 10/10 experience, very excited for the new location opening in Orange County soon!

+6

Alyssa Yuan

Best dim sum ever! There was a slight wait, but we quickly got a table. The soup dumplings are a must eat, they are so delicious. Additionally, the chicken feet are a must try, and were so chewy and tasted amazing! The cucumbers were crispy and simply mouthwatering. The dishes were presented so beautifully, and were making my mouth water! All in all, this is the perfect lunch stop for dim sum!!

+3

Jack L

We have been there many times. Previously the food was so so but recently it was very good. The service was always good as well. The staff was nice, and very good at consistently refilling our drinks too. The menu is large. I don't mind eating there almost every day.

+1

L

I have visited a couple of times. This is the most stable and upscale Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood. Reservations are essential as it is often rather crowded! The food was never a disappointment, and every dish we ordered was delicious 👍 My favorite dish was the shrimp and walnuts, which was amazing. It would be nice to have some kind of call bell at the table because the restaurant is so big and it's hard to call the restaurant staff 😅

+3

Terri Hanson Mead

We've missed having a good dim sum place on the Peninsula and now we have a new favorite. It's been at Hillsdale Mall for 2 years and we went for the first time tonight. While it serves dim sum for lunch, and has a limited dim sum menu in the afternoon, they have a full menu for dinner as well. Service was great. We were greeted in a warm and welcoming manner. The food was really good. We ordered mostly dim sum with the green beans which tasted like my Chinese aunt makes. I liked the Palette soup dumplings better than the pork ones but both were good. The egg custards looked unusual in the photo so we opted for the custard dumplings which are one of my favorites. They were delicious. The ambience is fun and lively. It reminds me of one of our favorite dim places in SF but much closer to home. We will definitely be going back.

+10

Kevin To

We got reservations the day before and were quick to get seated. The plates were unique because it had a section to put 4 different sauces. The sauces were a gimmick. Soy sauce was the best followed by the hot mustard. The green and white sauces didn’t seem to go with anything. The best sauce was the slightly sweet soy sauce that came with the sichuan seafood dumplings. We used that sauce to flavor the other dishes. The Peking duck was flavorful, but the skin was slightly too chewy. There also wasn’t enough veges for the wrap. The best dishes were the crispy unagi rice crepe and crab butter dumpling. Both had a unique taste and texture. As for the other dishes, they were mainly average or a bit above average. I’d skip the palette XLB sampler (skin too thick), ha gow collection (slightly bland), wagyu fried rice (slightly bland), yuzu walnut prawn puffs (too hard). I would go back and try dishes that other dim sum restaurants don’t have, like the crispy rice crepes

+1

Sonny T

The first dish, fried rice, came out, and then the next dish, yakisoba, arrived about 20 minutes later. By then, I was already full. Also, when paying the bill, a service fee was automatically added, like a built-in tip. Aside from these negative points, it’s a decent restaurant overall.

+2

K2papa

I was genuinely impressed with this place. I ended up coming here a number of times for both lunch and dinner during my trip to USA back in May. There was never a wait time for the times I went, which was a huge plus. The quality across their menu is remarkable – I tried a variety of dishes and not a single one disappointed. Standouts were the Boston Lobster with fried sticky rice and the excellent Peking duck. The Manila clams were big and juicy, and the seafood tofu and xiaolongbao were great. The only reason I did not rate it as a full 5 stars is that it's a bit expensive. Would definitely visit again for special occasions !

+1

Nancy Han

We came here to catch up with friends. The dinner was okay, but not great. There are better Chinese restaurants in the area, and they’re usually not as expensive as this place. My friend paid for dinner, but I just think the food quality could be better for the price. But you’re not picky, this place might be fine for you. Either way, enjoy!

+2

Lisa Byrne

We visited this restaurant on Father’s Day with a group of seven. The wait was about an hour, which was expected for a busy holiday. Once seated, we ordered a variety of dishes. The truffle crab shiu mai, Shanghai dumplings, abalone longevity noodles, and fried shrimp balls all had unique twists, but nothing stood out as exceptional. While the flavors were interesting, we found ourselves preferring traditional dim sum instead. Service was excellent, with attentive staff who managed the busy crowd well. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. I would recommend this place if you’re looking for dim sum with a creative twist, but we’ll be sticking to more traditional options in the future.

+3

Jenny

The food is okay. Atmosphere is very nice, passed by a few times and decided to try it. I’m very picky on authentic Chinese food. This place leans fancy and i wouldn’t say super authentic. The Peking duck is okay, the duck skin is not crispy or thick enough comparing to how authentic Peking ducks are supposed to be done. Also tried their signature palette soup dumplings, a little disappointed… The egg tarts tastes great. Their fried vegetables were good. They also automatically charged 18% tip for a party of 2 🤷‍♀️ would not be back again. If anyone wants to try great Peking duck, go to Z&Y Peking Duck in downtown SF.

Vicky Chiu

This restaurant has an impressive atmosphere that works well for hosting out-of-town guests, but unfortunately the experience doesn’t live up to the hype. The dim sum is extremely pricey for very small portions, and while the presentation is decent, the flavors are mediocre at best. Weekend wait times are painfully long, even with a reservation, which makes the visit even less enjoyable. It’s not a place worth returning to often, especially considering the noticeable decline in food quality over the years. The much-talked-about duck is a major disappointment—dry, flavorless, and outrageously overpriced at $74. Overall, you’re paying more for the ambiance and reputation than for the food itself.

+5

Moji Liu

My husband and I haven't been to this restaurant in a while and everything has changed. The delicious dishes are gone, replaced by expensive and unpalatable American Chinese food. It was very expensive and the two of us were shocked by the bill in the end. Mandatory 18% tip even if there are only two people. Tips and tax were $50. Will never come back to eat again. It tastes really bad. I hope you won’t come here.