Really nice experience here with my family!…read more Good - each dish was high quality - especially like the honey walnut prawns and the tomato egg noodles - very savory and crunchy - The portion sizes are large! Super full at the end - The waiters are really nice and friendly especially if you speak Chinese - super quiet and good for catching up here, modern ambiance Bad Pretty expensive overall Wait time was a bit more long Overall this was a really nice time and especially with a large group!

This place is amazing! Wonderful service, very clean, and the food was absolutely delicious. We…read morecame in right when they opened for dinner and at first the restaurant was empty so we were a little nervous but it quickly filled right up and as soon as we tried the food we knew we made the right choice! We had hot and sour soup and potstickers to start, then tea roasted duck, kung pao beef, chicken chow mein, sweet and sour pork and fried rice with chicken, beef, and shrimp. Seriously everything was so yummy and perfectly cooked. We over-ordered a little and couldn't finish everything but who doesn't love leftover Chinese food? We loved this dinner so much. Thank you, The Mandarin! We will definitely come back in next time we are in town!! Chef's kiss!

Came here with a friend and wow the food comes out so fast!…read more Good: - Reasonable prices for downtown palo alto and very cute interior - The XLB is so good! We got 8 and it was quite a lot of food though - The dan dan noodles were so good - I liked the sesame flavor - The pan fried buns were also good but they were so hot! I burned myself sadly - The food comes out instantly almost - it's great Bad: - Can get pricey if you eat too much like us! Overall enjoyed coming here for a weeknight dinner and would come again!

Really impressed by the food and service! It was quite busy on a Saturday afternoon - they do offer…read moreYelp waitlist which we were seated in about 5-10 minutes. The taste and portion size was very good. Food came out quickly. I really loved the chicken wings which were so flavorful and crispy. The XLB were also some of the best I've tried - the broth and filling were very good, highly recommend and would return again. What we ordered: Dry fried chicken wings Scallion noodles Spicy XLB Beef XLB Spicy wontons

I've tried Chinese restaurants in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C.--but the…read moreone I can't stop thinking about is a hidden gem in Redwood City! After eating Chinese food in cities across America, I've come to realize that finding a restaurant that truly captures the soul of Chinese cuisine is not always easy. Some restaurants have big names and fancy interiors, but how many can actually make you fall in love with the food, keep you coming back for more, and even bring back childhood memories with just one bite? For me, that restaurant is Crouching Tiger Restaurant in Redwood City, California! What makes this place special isn't just its classic Sichuan dishes, such as spicy boiled beef, tea-smoked duck, and Dongpo pork. It's also the creative dishes like crispy spicy chicken wings and crispy spicy shrimp that make every visit exciting. But if I could recommend just ONE dish, my answer would be an absolute no-brainer: Twice-Cooked Pork (回鍋肉)! Some dishes are simply delicious. Others take you back in time. Crouching Tiger's twice-cooked pork does exactly that for me. One bite, and I'm reminded of the wonderful days when I was a child, going to Sichuan restaurants with my family. That bold, aromatic Sichuan flavor brings back memories that go far beyond food. It's the taste of home, the warmth of family gatherings, and the joy of those simple moments around the dinner table. Some dishes satisfy your appetite. Others feed your soul. For me, this twice-cooked pork does both. And there's so much more to love about this restaurant! The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the menu offers plenty of delicious options for sharing with family and friends. The staff are warm and attentive, the service is excellent, and the spacious dining area makes it a great place for gatherings. What I appreciate most is that Crouching Tiger manages to preserve the authentic character of Chinese cuisine while making it enjoyable for diners from all backgrounds. The food doesn't lose its soul just to cater to American tastes--that's what makes this place stand out. Crouching Tiger Restaurant | Redwood City, California If you're in the Bay Area or anywhere on the Peninsula, put this place on your must-try list! I've enjoyed Chinese food in many major American cities, but Crouching Tiger remains one of the most memorable Chinese restaurants I've visited. And yes, the twice-cooked pork will ALWAYS be on my order! Great restaurants serve good food. Truly special restaurants serve up memories. Crouching Tiger does both. #CrouchingTigerRestaurant #RedwoodCity #BayAreaEats #SichuanCuisine #TwiceCookedPork #AuthenticChineseFood #BayAreaFoodies #FoodMemories

Clean, modern, and inviting restaurant with very reasonable prices. The chow mein was definitely…read morethe highlight--thick noodles with great texture, and it wasn't overly oily or drenched in sauce like you often find elsewhere. I also ordered the Mongolian beef, which was flavorful and made with good-quality beef that wasn't fatty. My only complaint was the amount of sauce--it was very thick and oily, and enough leaked out of the to-go container to make a mess. The bean paste chicken was also tasty, with fresh vegetables and tender chicken, but again there was a heavy pool of sauce at the bottom of the container. Cutting back on the sauce a bit would make both dishes even better. Overall, the food was flavorful, portions were solid, and the prices are hard to beat. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area.

Brought my parents here for a lovely Friday brunch. There's street parking nearby, but could be…read morelimited depending on time of week/day. Service was really good (better than average Cantonese restaurant lol). The place was not busy probably due to a weekday. We ordered the usuals for Cantonese, and were generally happy about the food quality. Based on the speed the food was served, it was probably not made fresh, but we were satisfied with the texture, flavor, and temperature, at this price point. I think for a casual dim sum bite this place is ok, don't expect anything stunning.

Expected dim sum with friendly customer service…read more Customer Service: The owner is super nice! We usually order to-go and he happily helps take your order. I really appreciate that. Parking: there's some street parking, but it can be rough. There is a parking lot nearby. During peak times or weekends, it can be hard to find parking. Pricing: Pricing is average/very reasonable for the area, but may seem slightly higher if you're used to dim sum in other areas (but hey, rent must be expensive). Food: Food is typical dim sum food. It's good and traditional rather than the super fresh or high-end dim sum places-more of a "get your dim sum fix place. It's not the healthiest and some dishes can be a bit bland; you might get tired of some of the more filling dishes. Atmosphere: The restaurant is nice and clean, but nothing fancy. It is a no frill place, but well-kept and not cluttered like some other places.

Had Wednesday dinner around 7:15 PM and ended up waiting close to an hour, with 6 parties ahead of…read moreus even though they close at 8:30 PM. The restaurant is tiny, with only about 8-10 tables, so that definitely contributes to the wait. The staff was super friendly and efficient despite being so busy. They even gave us menus to order while we waited, so our food came out really quickly once we were seated! We ordered the Singapore Rice Noodles, House Special Chow Fun, Pepper Clay Pot, and Walnut Shrimp, and everything was delicious! Singapore Rice Noodles: My favorite! The noodles weren't dry, and the curry flavor wasn't overpowering. House Special Chow Fun: Huge portion, packed with meat, and not dry at all. Pepper Clay Pot: Super flavorful, and the crispy rice was AMAZING. They also give you soy sauce to pour over it. Walnut Shrimp: Huge shrimp, a light coating, and the perfect sauce!!! Not overly sweet or too thick. Overall, everything was flavorful, the portions were generous, and each dish had its own unique taste. The wait was long, but the food and friendly service made it worth it. Definitely recommend checking this place out, just be prepared to wait!

*** U P D A T E ***…read more It's been a few years since our first visit to this cozy and casual Chinese eatery, but we still think about Blue Sky every now and then. It's rare that we're in this area, but we made a point to come back from SSF and give them another try. Like our first visit, there was a waitlist! We got here on a weekday at lunchtime around 12:30, and there were 3 parties ahead of us. Thankfully, the wait was only about 15 minutes this time. The owner was friendly and welcoming. Once we sat down, it took us forever to decide what we wanted to order! We ended up placing our order with the owner, but you can also order through the QR code on the table. *** O U R P I C K S *** BEEF CHOW FUN ~ good flavor and wok hei. We really enjoyed this dish! So much so that we ate the rest for dinner too! 5/5 PUMPKIN WITH SALTED EGG YOLK ~ this was a memorable dish for me from our first visit, so I definitely wanted to have it again this time. Still very good! The pumpkin is mildly sweet, while the salted egg yolk adds a little saltiness that balances everything out. 5/5 SWEET AND SOUR PORK ~ something we almost never order, but my partner was craving something sweet and tangy. The meat was nicely fried, so it didn't get too soggy even after being coated in the sauce. Good dish that seems popular among their customers. 4/5 BAKED PORTUGUESE BEEF STEW WITH SPAGHETTI ~ out of all the dishes, this one was bland and our least favorite. The sauce had more of a mild yellow curry flavor with coconut milk. It also didn't really look baked, since there was no browning on top that you'd normally expect from a baked dish. The stew itself was good, but we probably wouldn't order this one again. 3/5 Generous portions for every dish! Two people could easily get away with ordering just one dish and be satisfied. But with so many tempting choices on the menu, it's hard to order just one! Now we have tons of leftovers that'll last us for a few days! Oh, and the owner gave us a sample of their homemade hot chili sauce. It was tasty and savory, but nothing too spicy. My partner enjoyed it so much that he wanted a jar to take home! So we bought one to go for $8. With so many good things on the menu, we'll definitely have to come back again sooner than later. Already thinking about what we'll order next! Can't wait!!

Absolutely one of my favorite spots for Xinjiang food!…read more The Big Plate Chicken and Peppercorn Chicken are both AMAZING -- full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and super authentic. These are my go-to dishes every time I visit.environment feels very traditional and cozy, which really adds to the whole experience. The service is also great -- warm and welcoming every time ans the two sisters who run the place. They are incredibly kind and make you feel right at home. I've also brought a few of my Xinjiang friends here, and they all agreed it tastes very authentic!!!!Highly recommend if you're looking for real, delicious Xinjiang cuisine

Came here and got the Chicken Korma, lamb kabob, Gosh Nann, and hand pulled laghman…read more My favorite was the hand pulled laghman as the beef and noodles were both great textures. The lamb kabob was a bit overcooked on some of them, but the good pieces were indeed quite good. The chicken korma actually disappointed because i didn't think anything really stood out from it. The flat noodles were also a bit overcooked IMO. The gosh nann was interesting because it was this oily pancake with meat inside and that was pretty unique. One thing is that this place is very oily, so for those that are looking to avoid it, just be mindful of that. All in all not bad, but probably closer to a 3.5 star for me.

Had a dinner with friends before a concert at Menlo College…read more The place was almost empty at 5:30 PM on Saturday. I liked the ambience, cool led lighting, comfortable, plenty of space. The very tall teapots are a nice touch. Our server was very personable, helped with deciding what to order, not rushing us. Food was good, but nothing stood out. Competently prepared from fresh ingredients, very big portions. It is a great place for a big group of friends, as the menu is huge, they have everything, and even with our company of people with quite various food requirements we easily got a very satisfactory dinner. The portions are very big and you would need approximately 2 dishes per 3 people.

Five Spice Soy Sauce Beef 五香醬牛肉 3 flaky, smoky, taste like "ham", very spicy…read moreRice Flour Steamed Sparerib with Pumpkin 南瓜粉蒸排骨 3 not much rice, super large bones, ribs not meaty, very spicy 掌中宝 Diced Chicken Cartilage 3 too much starch wrapped outside, mushy, not crispy, crunchy inside, medium flavorful 四川回锅肉 Twice-Cooked Pork 4 medium fatty, very flavorful 四川凉面 3 minced pork, a little sour 干煸鸡翅 3 not golden crispy, seems like they use old oil 上海烧茄子 4 tomato flavor, non-spicy

Went to a friend's house party in Palo Alto and they used this spot for catering, and now I fully…read moreget the hype. The must-try roast duck was the star of the night, no contest. We were literally picking at the platter until it was completely wiped clean. Super thoughtful service too - they asked about headcount, helped plan portions, and timing was nailed so everything showed up hot and ready to serve. Zero stress for the host, just legit good food and happy people :)

Peking duck is thin,crispy & tasty. String bean is also fresh & crispy…read more Service is also good! Will come again.

An awesome variety of delicious food. Great chefs working…read morethe huge wok! Excellent customer service!

MP Mongolian BBQ is well priced for quality Mongolian food. We heard about this location from their…read morefirst location (Su's Mongolian BBQ) and wanted to try this location out! There's plenty of parking and the restaurant itself has plenty of seating. Upon entering, staff was welcoming and friendly. They offered to explain the instructions on how to build the bowls for barbecuing. A table will be assigned ahead of time and set with water mugs and utensils. There is a large variety of ingredients to build your mongolian bbq bowl such as baby corn, mushrooms, onions, and more. In case of indecision, there are posted instructions for a sauce recipe in the sauce area. All items chosen end up on the grill at the end and returned back to you in a singular large bowl. If desired, there are extra seasoning add ons at the end. Free soft serve is included with the meal. Always great to have dessert at the end! I'll definitely be back. Lots of love to this location!