Every time we come here in the morning, we buy some food to go. Business is always good and the…read morefood is consistent. If you come on a Sunday morning, parking is hard to find because the lot fills up early. The only thing I don't like is that some people smoke right outside the entrance. It's not great when you're waiting for your order.

Located on the outside of an Asian market is dimsum co. Good variety of options to choose from for…read morea quick and easy togo dimsum fix. Food: Pork & Shrimp Dumplings Shumai 4pc ($5.39): Great enjoyable size and tasty. Steamed Bbq Pork Buns 3pc ($5.39): Sweet and Savory. You can also order online for pick up and order large party trays. Parking lot can be a bit chaotic with a few other stores including the Asian market within this plaza. This place has been my go to as of late.

Seafood Cove 2 is a great casual spot if you're looking for affordable comfort food, big portions,…read moreand lots of variety. The dumplings are huge, generously filled, and really satisfying for the price. The kids loved them, and the all-you-can-eat option makes it a fun experience for families or groups. The quality can be a little inconsistent at times and it's definitely more of a budget-friendly comfort food experience rather than a high-end dim sum restaurant, but overall the food is tasty, filling, and fairly priced. Service was friendly, the staff kept things moving, and there are a ton of different options to try. I jokingly described it as "kind of like a Sizzler for dumplings" -- not as an insult, but because there's a huge variety of food and it has that casual, family-style comfort food vibe. If you go in expecting luxury dining, this probably isn't the place. But if you want good portions, variety, and a relaxed atmosphere, it's definitely worth checking out.

Came to Seafood Cove 2 on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday dinner with a group of 9, and it…read morewas such a fun experience. We went all out and ordered a ton of dishes including clams in basil, lobster, Peking duck, honey walnut shrimp, and shaken beef. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. Honestly, every dish was a hit with the table. Service was great throughout the night. Our server even brought the lobster out for a quick photo op before it was taken back to be prepared, which made the night feel a little more special. We ended up with around 12 main entrees plus some drinks, and the total was surprisingly affordable for the amount of food we ordered. Definitely a solid spot for group dinners and celebrations. Only downside is parking can be a bit tricky, especially on a busy weekend night, so plan a little extra time for that. Overall, would absolutely come back!

Delicious dimsum takeout Wasnt expecting to be blown but the…read morehargow shumai and shrimp rice noodles were legit The bbq pork buns were ok I would stick with the dumplings Tasted exactly like from a dimsum restaurant but a fraction of the price They packed everything nice Takes apple pay and cc Sauce included was plentiful Restaurant was clean Opened early at 8am Lots of parking

Definitely "express". Judging by the quality and how quick it came out, I don't think it's made in…read morehouse. It seems to be pre made, frozen and reheated/steamed. As far as the taste, it's not bad for a quick lunch and the prices are fair for the portions that you get. We had a family outing and ordered multiple of each dish. The menu is not that big but it had all the popular items. Some were sold out. We ordered: Pork shu mai Shrimp dumplings Pork soup dumplings Shrimp rice noodle roll Shrimp and chive dumplings Spicy wonton in chil sauce Chicken feet Fried rice cake Wonton soup The items didn't come out in stainless or bamboo steamer baskets but in styrofoam or plastic take out containers. It made clean up easy. They don't offer free water and charge $1 for Kirkland bottle. I don't see us returning but if you're dining solo or looking for "express" take out, this place does it. 3.5 round to 4 stars.

My go-to dim sum spot for years! I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's always so good…read more The staff is mostly older aunties and uncles and they are always so sweet and helpful. The siu mai, fried tofu, and xa xiu cheung fun are solid every time. If you grab an item off the cart and it's not hot enough, they will always either warm it for you or will order a fresh new one. Best place for a family Sunday brunch, though it can get super crowded at peak times!

Browsing the area for a dimsum place with no wait times around 1:30PM on a Sunday. I'm glad we…read moreended up here. I've only ever ordered shumai to go from here but it was nice to finally dine in. This restaurant shares the parking lot with a lot of businesses including Stater Bros. Parking can get a little tricky during peak hours. We still caught the tail end of Lunar NY decorations so it was festive in there. Our party if 5 got seated right away. Luckily they serve dimsum (in carts) until 3PM. New dimsum favorite is their pork and shrimp roll - shaped like an eggroll. We got about 12 items and steamed rice for the table. My parents said their shumai is one of the best they've had. Shrimp hargow and other dumplings were good. The fried chicken was delish, especially the bed of pickled veggies underneath. The chicken feet is tender and flavorful. The honey walnut shrimp was great. The custard buns were delicious even the day after. The servers were so nice. So many of them taking turns asking what else we needed. Don't forget to ask for their hot mustard and some red vinegar. Nothing fancy about this place but it's a great bang for your buck. Enjoyed our meal here.

I got married at White Palace in April 2026 and had an exceptional experience planning my wedding…read morewith them. Kevin, Tuân, and Trieu answered all our questions clearly and helped us achieve our dream wedding. I am Vietnamese, and my husband is not, so they made accommodations to find menu items that would serve a multicultural guest list. The prices were very fair and transparent, and the 9 course menu was delicious. White Palace also decorated the restaurant for us and provided meaningful special touches like a champagne tower, special effects for the first dance, and a decorated sweetheart table. The restaurant and their staff made us feel valued and made our wedding shine. While doing wedding research, other venues had hidden charges while White Palace was all inclusive and reasonable. My only suggestion is that they should slice thinner cake slices. They sliced large slices so some of my guests did not receive cake while the guests who got cake didn't finish theirs. I would gladly recommend White Palace to anyone who is planning a wedding.

This review is long overdue. This restaurant used to be my favorite go to Chinese restaurant. The…read moredim sum at Seafood Cove2 is totally overrated and the crowd there made it very stressful so I used to come here, Seafood Paradise for dim sum in a relaxed atmosphere. In December 2023 my sister who lives in HB harbor claimed this resto was too far for her but finally decided to have a big Christmas Birthday party and invited 30, 40 people, the manager was not there and my usual server was not there either so I asked and was shocked at the news although I expected it, the new owner told me he had closed on the purchase that day and would change the name to White palace but he would keep the chef and the manager David but that was not the case. To me the best Chinese restaurants were Furiwa and Seafood Paradise. It was sad they failed to understand that w today economy dominated by social medias and if they do not follow the trend, they would be out of business, I told David the manager but he was so confused about what I was talking about. Bad restaurants that spent money on social medias thrived beyond comprehension. My sister ordered the usual wedding menu, 10 courses w lobster, steamed fish, etc..I knew immediately it was a new chef, the lobster was flavorless, almost every course was bland but many people I know have hay fever and with severe sneezing sometimes they lose their sense of taste on top of being born w less taste buds, it can be a curse to have too many taste buds as I was skinny all my life from not being able to enjoy eating till I started cruising when in the old days, cruise ship chefs were of Michelin caliber. My sister threw another big bash on Chinese/VN new year 2-10-2024, again 10 courses dinner and again everything was bland, there was not even enough salt in the food. I made no comment when asked bc everybody seemed to like it so who was I to say anything and I wanted to support the new owner, the service was great so that was a plus. I came by many times for dim sum and was disappointed the menu was limited, my favorite items were no longer offered. On 1-18-2026 my cousin had a big party, she is the Cai Luong singer and impresario, if my count was correct there were 20 tables, 200 attendants and many performers. Unfortunately for $60 to $75 pp, they could only offered 5 courses as they had to pay the performers. Needless to say, I could only eat the walnut shrimp and fried fish, the fried rice was not at all edible, what were they thinking? no salt, very little egg, I sure did not get fat!. I think 3 stars are generous as I was frustrated w the meal, I had no idea what the lead singer was singing/screaming about so loud in Saigonese! Lol! The dude was a VN version of Liberace!. I was there to keep up w long lost relatives, I sadly found out one had just died and I was not able to find out what happened bc the sound system was not functioning properly, it was blasting so loud, I was almost deaf in both ears! It was impossible to know what all the performers were saying. The manager if you read this please fix it, I have no idea how any wedding can take place w zero sound system unless it just went kaput on that one day. I'll tell my cousin to check on this before booking here again. I can't believe they also bought another restaurant on Edinger, Santa Ana, maybe it's just me but I don't like the all white chairs and table, I worked all my life in hospital and I'm not a fan of all white furniture, The old Seafood paradise had beautiful romantic looking pink flowers, table cloth and beautiful comfortable chairs. I'm glad they seem to be doing great, good for them, I'm not going back here but I plan to go to their 2nd resto. Unfortunately HB and Little Saigon do not have very good Chinese restaurants, I miss Hong Kong and all the 5 stars hotel ayce buffets in, I'm looking forward to my VN trip w all the good food unfortunately Yelp has no presence in VN. My camera always eats first, I have about 10,000 pictures of food in my IPhone from all my cruises and trips around the world, I enjoy looking and relive all my culinary experience. Pl come back for my future review of the White palace #2.

A place of nostalgia & home to many core memories! My family and I used to come here all the time…read morefor birthdays and celebratory dinners, and it was also our go-to spot for morning dim sum back in the day. We don't come here for dim sum as much anymore since their second location opened, but I still think the dinner here is better. The menu is massive, and if I'm honest, everything you get, new or familiar, is likely going to be a banger. Over the years we've built a list of go-to dishes we almost always order: * House Special Squid * House Special Lobster * Peking Style Pork Chops * Peking Duck * Sautéed Ong Choy * Sautéed Pea Sprouts * House Special Bean Curd * French Style Beef * Kung Pao Chicken Everything comes out freshly made, generously seasoned, and perfect for sharing family-style around a big table. Sure, the restaurant might look a little worn around the edges, but that's part of the charm. The service is fast and friendly, and I love that many of the staff speak multiple languages. It makes the place feel welcoming for the diverse, multicultural families that gather here. If you're looking for a solid spot for a family-style Chinese dinner, this place has stood the test of time for us.

we came here for a family meal and decided to go all out with the lobster definitely didn't expect…read moreit to be that big. it had to be around 20 lbs, which was kind of insane in the best way. super fresh, great texture, and honestly the highlight of the whole meal. the rest of the food was solid too, so overall we were enjoying everything. the only thing that threw me off a bit was when i went to the bathroom and noticed live lobsters being kept in cardboard boxes right near the restroom area. it didn't completely ruin the experience for me, but it was a little surprising to see, especially since that area can get high traffic and not the cleanest. it just raised a small concern about food handling and cleanliness. that said, the meal itself was really good and the lobster especially stood out and stir fried clams. i'd still come back, but i hope they consider storing seafood in a more appropriate space just for peace of mind.

This restaurant lived up to the hype! It was so delicious and I was famished from driving up from…read moreSan Diego. Loved the white fish porridge/congee, the bun cha, and cha ca la von. Customer service was amazing, fast and friendly and the cashier recommended I try a few different items next time I am around this area.

Give this place a try you won't regret it!!!…read more This is my favorite spot for chao ca cho cu (fish porridge) and bun cha ha noi (vermicelli and bbq meat). My family has gone here for over 10 years and the porridge is always consistently amazing. Most of the workers here are also so sweet and remembers you (if you're a regular) I knocked off two points simplyh because service today was terrible. The woman who is taking orders and serving was extremely rude. The way she spoke to me was pretty horrible. It was kind of a put off. Typically I just order to go, and for some reason this time we went into the actual place and sat down. The restaurant is a bit small and intimate, so don't bring a group, but the food is still consistently great! So actually, I'll put back a star because honestly, I cannot explain in words how great their food is especially the porridge and the vermicelli noodles! I'm actually craving more now!

Whenever I'm in Garden Grove, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine will always take precedence. However,…read moremy most recent trip pivoted from the norm, and Noodle Star became the destination. The end result? Reasonable prices, warm service, and very tasty food. Like so many Chinese restaurants, the name and theme is inherently confusing. Up until last year, the place was Harbor Garden and it's rebranded to Noodle Star ever since. The Chinese name ("川粵" aka "Chuan Yue") would imply there is a Sichuan + Cantonese component to the offerings, despite the words "teppanyaki" and handmade noodles (手工麵) noted on the exterior as well as on signs on the interior. Typically any restaurant that dabbles in multiple regional Chinese variations (Sichuan, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Lanzhou, etc.) is a huge flight risk. Surprisingly, it all worked out. All of my orders were from different regions of the country, starting with a Cantonese beef chow fun (乾炒牛河) that was delightfully smokey from the wok hei (#1) and the noodles and beef were silky and smooth. While the noodles aren't as wide as I would have liked, they were still 100% workable in the dish. The Taiwanese style popcorn chicken (鹽酥雞) was wonderfully fried and the chicken was still juicy on the inside. Their napa cabbage + shrimp + pork steamed dumplings (白菜豬肉蝦水餃) were pillowy soft and steamed perfectly. They were plump and not too doughy; which is very appropo for a northern Chinese dish. The biggest surprise may have come from the soup dumplings (小籠包), which had just the right amount of soup and a very delicate dumpling skin that was downright excellent. The service was kind, attentive, and very bilingual with Mandarin and English. Prices might feel high to non-Cali folks, but the spectrum is very much on the Socal average. (#2). Bathrooms were mostly clean and the seating options were plentiful; solid for large and small group action. Parking can be tough on the weekends since it's a strip mall. I already know that I'll be back. If I was able to order 4 regions and they all came out excellent (#3), I can only imagine how excellent the rest of the house special group of dishes will be. __________ (#1) "Essence of the wok" -- it's a thing. (#2) At $15-19 for most dishes. (#3) Did we get lucky?

We ordered the orange chicken and loved it. The sauce tasted very fresh, you can really tell they…read moreuse fresh orange juice, which makes the flavor sweet, tangy, and super delicious. The green beans were also aâmzing, fresh, bright green, and not oily at all. Simple but cooked perfectly. My favorite surprise was the potato salad. It was so special and actually my first time trying this style. The crispy shredded potatoes were crunchy and flavorful, really unique and tasty! Overall: good food, fresh ingredients, and great flavors. Definitely coming back to try more dishes!

This is a takeout counter inside a grocery store. I've been here twice. I tried several dim sum…read moreitems, all priced at $4.09 per order. Unfortunately, the quality and flavor were disappointing. If you're looking for dim sum, skip this place. On the positive side, they do accept credit cards. The staff only speaks Vietnamese.

Nothing ever stays static - prices, portions, ingredients, recipes, ownerships and service. We can…read moreonly hope for a close resemblance of what we recall of earlier times Even with a tiny dim sum business during these ongoing economic challenges, they strive for a degree of quality, a menu of quantity and the extremely difficult task of keeping prices low. How they are able when inflated costs are everywhere and the national government is taxing/ tariffing imported goods too ? The quality for such a tiny spot is still there. No it's not gourmet nor gourmet prices either. It's just good quality " street food " that is competitive as well as a bargain. Yes. Pricing is up but nothing like the other dim sum spots And tastes will satisfy everyone except the most jaded critics who favor sit down elegance with tablecloth and uniformed service staff. A quiet simple pleasurable variety found in an old Asian Supermarket Might even provide nostalgic thoughts of visits to a "foreign" location of travel. Lol

There are SO many dim sum places in OC to choose from but I heard this place changed…read moreownership/name(?) and I wanted to try it out so I took my mom here. There wasn't anyone eating there when we went on a weekday morning so service was super quick! It's a huge space though so I'm sure it gets more rowdy on the weekends. We tried the classic dim sum dishes. The shumai was a bit dry for me but was still overall pretty good. The rice rolls with shrimp had a very good sauce and it was super addicting! The only one that disappointed us were the soup dumplings, which fell apart because they stuck to the bottom. Also there just wasn't very much soup in them to begin with. Both of our favs were the baby ribs, which were so soft and flavorful. The fried shrimp balls were also good and were made to order so they were super crispy and fresh! I really liked the chili oil here because it actually had a kick. For dessert, we ended off with their egg tarts that were crispy, sweet, and delicious!! I'd definitely come back because this is a lot better experience compared to waiting hours for some of the places in OC.

So the service here is still pretty atrocious in my opinion. So I don't really come in anymore…read more Maybe it's because I grew up with it and I'm in love with their dim sum. But their food is still great most of the time. I now just get to go and eat at home or eat somewhere else so I don't have to deal with their service. I like the new update and the modern look of the restaurant but I feel that it's taking away. It's warmth. It feels a little more clinic-y if that makes sense. I'll probably update again if anything changes or if a family member is dying to go here. I just get really upset thinking about how I have two aunts in my last example that we've gone ands server. Who's been there for ages treats you different based on I guess your tipping and to me that's a put off. He is also very crass, and his jokes are kind of gross. The owner does try and go around. But the last time I've gone, she kinda just sat there. My last experience while in the restaurant was that there were maybe four or five tables of people about 2 to 4 in each table. And this was after dim sum time so there are no carts going around. And even though their staff was pretty full service was so slow. The food was kind of extra greasy and it gave a lot of us. Bad stomach aches. I still debate how bad I want dim sum when I have to go here. But at least their dim sum is still great! I really hope that the place does turn around because when I drive by I see how empty it's gotten and it makes me sad that my favorite place is not doing as well. Cross fingers!