Excellent service in our own private room V5. The table has a mechanical turning lazy Suzan helps…read moredeliver food to you. See dishes (as pictured)... prawns, fish (not in pic) lobster and bbq meat appetizers (not in pic), steak are all delicious and authentic Cantonese style cooking Will be back!

There is nothing Grand about this Chinese Facade of a Restaurant other than its STRATOSPHERIC…read morePRICES. Have you ever paid $50 plus 18 % for an ordinary bowl of SOUP and $52 plus 18% for a simple chicken in some damn Chinese sauce? DO NOT EVER GO THERE.. This is a complete Chinese RIP OFF. The ambience is ok and service mediocre . The food is average 5 out of 10 in Taste. This Dynasty must collapse and believe me it is on its way. The restaurant was empty and only a few Chinese customers in this big expensive looking dining hall. No wonder they have to charge such EXORBITANT prices. There are much better places for Chinese Food close by. If not go to IHOP in the same parking lot. Great food at Fair prices.

Usually come here when I'm with a big group, and it's always been a solid spot for dim sum. The…read morefood is good, the service is fast, and the restaurant is clean. One tip: I usually try to get here by 11 AM or earlier to beat the rush. By the time I leave - usually around noon, there's almost always a big line out the door. This visit was a little different because the food seemed a little greasier than usual. That said, I still really like this place and will definitely be back. One off experience won't keep me away, especially with all the other things they consistently do well.

I think I was a little too harsh with my 4-star review last time, haha! Came back after a long…read morehiatus and everything was good as usual. Wanted to add that the service was great - didn't have to ask for extra plates or napkins. Food came out quickly as well. Probably the best Cantonese restaurant in the South Bay?!

On the HANGRY, we stumbled into this restaurant. These are the kindest servers. They had great…read morerecommendations, were accommodating, and showed lovely empathy for a solo adult with two cranky 8 year olds. The girls devoured the garlic noodles. Not a single strand left! That's unusual for my girls and I was so happy they ate! I put away the dumplings & green beans. There were plenty leftovers for the next day lunch. The food was a touch salty. However, not enough to be deterred from going back. Small and yet spacious place. The 4 stars is simply because my go to dumpling place cannot be beat. Altho I'd rather eat here for the wonderful servers & ambiance compared to dingy Dumpling Capitol. We were stuffed and not able to indulge in the dessert dumplings. The ube & chocolate combo sounds fantastic. I will make it a point to save room the next time we hit up San Pedro square and sap center!

The name does not live up to the hype because they were not serious about customer satisfaction…read morefrom my experience. If you're going to be paying $60-$70 for two people, you would at least expect your food not to be burnt and the staff not be rude! I have been looking forward to going to this place for two years, it was a birthday dinner and I was so disappointed by my experience. I understand that it's downtown San Jose and we came in the evening, so maybe that's just how closing staff is. First off when we were seated, I asked to be moved to a more comfortable's table because the chairs were really uncomfortable for me. The staff seemed irritated and said "I guess" which was the first red flag because it's nerve-racking enough to ask for a special request and to be met with an unprofessional answer like that was disheartening. Secondly, two orders of dumplings came out burnt, which was seriously disappointing. We could barely eat them. We didn't end up finishing them. I brought this up to staff. He told me they weren't burnt and that's just how they are. I know the difference between burnt and browned and these were definitely burnt hard on the bottom and inedible. He begrudgingly told me well "I'm sorry but you'd still would have to pay for another order". I don't think that's fair at all so I said "it's fine were ok" I don't wanna give this company any more of my money anyway if this is how they treat their customers. Lastly, once we were done with our food and paid the check, the man came back to our table and asked us if there was anything he could do for us and how if we enjoyed our meal this felt like a slap in the face after everything I've already asked of him that he refused and denied and being met with a disingenuous offer just felt petty. All in all, I wouldn't go here if you're looking for food that is not burnt Service that is helpful and hospitable. Andexperience that is anything above fast casual dining.

Pleasantly surprised by this place! I actually found it by accident trying to get onto the 880…read moreNorth toward Union City. Parked right in front and checked Yelp--Jade Cathay had the better reviews, so I gave it a shot. I was hungry after flying in from Long Beach, so I ordered four items: Honey Walnut Shrimp, House Special Fried Rice, Claypot Chicken with Eggplant, and Pork & Shrimp Shiu Mai. Portions were hearty--the Honey Walnut Shrimp had the biggest shrimp I have had in along while and the shiu mai were sizable too. The shiu mai was just okay for me, though. I wanted more flavor; it was pretty mild for my taste. The other three dishes were really good and not overseasoned. Definitely recommend if you're craving classic Chinese food.

I thought they only offer food to-go so I was surprised to see how spacious they are inside…read more Would probaby not go back unless I am with someone who would really want to eat here. I like how the thickness of the wonton is just enough to hold the meat inside but it is not as soupy as it I like it to be. The amount of soup is similar to when you took it to go and you microwave it the next day. The salt and pepper pork has some after taste to it that I cannot pinpoint.

Here is my review and a little background. I've grown up eating dim sum - my family is Chinese and…read moreI grew up in Hawaii. Service - service was awesome. Food came to our table immediately on the carts - food was NOT dry, food was NOT cold and there was an abundance of fabulous options. Cost- if you aren't paying attention to inflation then you probably won't know the cost of actual food not prepared by Sysco (which most restaurants use for their dishes). I would not say this place is expensive for the quality of dim sum that was provided and if you're looking for cheap, sub par dim sum, don't sit down and eat here because you're being served on a cart. Food- did you know that this dim sum restaurant has 3 different chefs? One for bbq, one for dim sum and one for fried items? The quality of the food was 10/10, the options 10/10, the speed 10/10. Overall we will be coming back here for all the special events in our family! Shout out to our waiter who took my 3 kids behind the scenes to show them the fish tanks and talk story with them before slipping them a couple cookies Fact: if you want good dim sum and you want an experience (not like Din Tai Fung) then this is the place.

Food to dry and cold if you order from the cart, recommend order from the meme better. Food to…read morelight and some dish no test at all, the service ( waiter he spoke Spanish very good service)forgot his name Food 2/5 Service 5/5

Haven't been in this area for a while and met up with a friend for lunch while I was around…read more Arriving by 11:45am on a weekday is usually good although I did make a reservation. The place is kept up nicely, still clean and pleasant; and some decor seems relatively new. Ordered the usual shrimp dumplings, Siu Mai, Rice Rolls with Beef, Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce, and Egg Yolk Lava Buns. Also had a plate of Roasted Suckling Pig which is not available in too many dim sum restaurants. It's $32 for about eight pieces of crispy skin plus some meat and soy beans, a bit steep but delicious. Quality of their dim sum was still excellent. Service was average, as expected in a typical Cantonese restaurant. And 18% was automatically added as service charge. Food wise, It's probably still the best dim sum spot in the Bay Area.

Love the dim sum, service could be improved - and the 18% added service charge is ridiculous…read more.. especially since I think the service should be improved. Again, the food is delicious - no complaints there. It is a large venue so maybe that is why the service is lacking, but it is difficult to get the attention of the servers when you need something. However, if you have a server that pays attention (and doesn't look annoyed that they are helping you), then it is a much more pleasant experience. But that rarely happens. So, if you are there for the food, order everything up front, and don't need anything else the rest of the time - then you will be fine. But also be prepared to try get the bill to pay, because that takes time too. Would I go back? Maybe.... maybe I will try take out.

In the weekly rotation…read more Now with a more spacious location in the same plaza, just around the corner. My picky Taiwanese mother requests that if I bring her dim sum, it should be from here. Her favorites are the bean curd rolls and the shrimp chive dumplings. I think everything on the menu is great, and I always get a cold HK lemon tea to go with my order. Staff is friendly and efficient, and kind and attentive even when running around to fulfill orders. Glad to see that they're doing so well!

I did not have the chance to try the food because of the poor service I experienced around noon…read moretoday. I stopped by to order takeout. There was no one waiting at the counter when I arrived, but the waitress walked past the counter to assist customers at a table. I waited patiently to place my order. A few minutes later, another couple came in and stood behind me, waiting to be seated. When the waitress returned to the counter and appeared ready to help the next customer, she ignored me and seated the couple who had arrived after me instead. After waiting about five minutes without being acknowledged, I decided to leave. I had hoped to try the food first and, if I enjoyed it, bring my family back for a meal in the future. Unfortunately, this experience changed my mind.

Came here on a Thursday evening with the family to celebrate another family member's upcoming…read morenuptials, and there were ten of us in the party that evening. This was a typical Cantonese style eatery where you would get together for family gatherings and/or to celebrate events. The decor had the usual elements that you would expect from such a place: crystal chandeliers, fish tanks, gold columns, and giant TV screens. We tried their 10-course banquet-style dinner that they were advertising for $488 (before tax) and I believe this special was only available on weekdays. Portion sizes were extremely generous, and they did not skimp on the ingredients either. The banquet courses included delicacies such as suckling pig, geoduck, whole fish, and lobster to name a few. This meal easily fed ten people, and we still had plenty of leftovers to take home. It was such a great value that towards the end of the evening the restaurant sold out of their banquet special. Overall, the food was pretty good...even though they did overcook the lobster. They have their own huge parking area, so it was super convenient. The dining area was very spacious. The service was casual and efficient. I went to dinner with no expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised. This place impressed my family that they even came back the next morning to try their dim sum.

Can't go wrong with some classic dim sum! Some of the items are a little on the pricier side, but…read moreconsidering how large the menu is, how quickly everything comes out, and how filling the portions can be, it's a small-but-not-crazy splurge for a fun lunch out with family. Everything we ordered was good - there wasn't anything that I didn't like. The variety makes it especially fun when you're with a group since you can order a bunch of different things and share everything around the table. Also, the cart servers are truly superwomen/men! I'm not sure how they move those carts around so quickly lol. Definitely part of the fun of the whole dim sum experience.

I was really impressed! The service wasn't amazing unfortunately, but all of the dishes my party…read moreordered were hits! Everything tasted fresh and not too greasy. For me, the Crispy Rice Noodle with Shrimp! These were purple for some reason... but SO DELICIOUS! Even with the donut inside, it wasn't soggy at all. The Beef Chowfun was also incredible and seasoned perfectly. My least favorites were the dumplings personally... the wrappers were just way too thick for my preference. So I would suggest anything else, especially the seafood!

My most recent visit [Saturday 08/22/26] was so very disappointing!!…read more Came here to enjoy brunch with my family. Our entire party consisted of 6 people and although there was a lot of hustle and bustle, we were able to be seated fairly quickly regardless of us not having reservations. I came here anticipating a wonderful experience and assumed I would be wowing my family with their very first visit with HL Peninsula Restaurant. While the visit was something they wouldn't soon forget, it wasn't exactly over something positive. Menus were provided and the young gentleman asked what kind of tea we wanted. We responded with the typical "chrysanthemum" and went on with viewing the menu. We meticulously wiped down the dinnerware and the tea pot arrives. Cups are filled and a bug is found floating in one of the cups. Since there were a few gnats flying about in the restaurant, I just assumed the gnat landed in the cup and died. I flag an employee and hand off the cup while requesting for a new one. New one arrives and I fill it up with tea. Again, THERE IS ANOTHER BUG. AT THIS POINT I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THE BUGS ARE COMING DIRECTLY FROM THE TEA KETTLE. Our entire fam stopped drinking the tea and I am forced to flag down yet another worker- this time someone more higher up. The gentleman immediately nods his head and grabs the tea kettle. NO APOLOGY, NO QUESTIONING MY ALLEGATION, NOTHING!!! Another staff member comes out with another tea kettle of chrysanthemum and I immediately decline. I request to have jasmine instead. Good move on our part because the jasmine loose tea was not bug infested. Brunch consisted of: * SALT AND PEPPER CRAB [LIVE CRAB @ 2.2LBS] * PENINSULA HOUSE FRIED RICE * SWEET & SOUR SPARE RIBS W/ FRESH PINEAPPLES * A4 WAGYU BEEF + ASPARAGUS W/ BLACK PEPPER * SHRIMP DUMPLING * PORK AND CRAB ROE SIU MAI * CHRYSANTHEMUM TEA Food was honestly really good. The tea situation was terrible and it says a lot when the employees didn't even bat an eye about the bug complaint. He calmly nodded his head and took the tea kettle which tells me the staff knew there were bugs in there. The biggest issue is not receiving a simple "sorry" over the disgusting mishap and me knowing damn well that HL Peninsula Restaurant will continuously serve that bug infested loose chrysanthemum tea. Do better, y'all. With all the money that you guys make, you can manage dumping that bulk tea purchased from China.

Visited the location in Fremont in May and have been dreaming of the food everyday since! Ordered…read morenew items this trip and loved everything! The snowflake dumplings and combo chowmein will continue to be my favorite! In addition to amazing food the service was great and the employees were tentative and friendly. 10/10 would recommend Special Noodle. Also check out The Snack Sensei on Tik Tok he literally sold us on trying the chicken wings and pork belly noodle soup!

I had a fantastic dining experience here, and the beef noodle soup completely exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The broth was rich, aromatic, and deeply flavorful without feeling overly greasy. The beef chunks were cooked to absolute perfection--incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, while the noodles had that ideal chewy texture that soaked up the broth beautifully. Beyond the delicious food, the customer service was top-notch from start to finish. The staff greeted us warmly, provided prompt service, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The dining area was spotless, modern, and very comfortable, creating a relaxed ambiance. Overall, it was a truly satisfying meal, and I will definitely be coming back again soon. Highly recommended to all noodle lovers!