Food was OK, service and ambience could definitely be better. I think they might even have a pest…read moreproblem.

Great place for delicious and comforting Chinese food. My new go to order place for party trays (2x…read morealready) that delivered in flavor and pricing. The owners are so kind and pick up was quick, food was hot and ready on time! I ordered 7 small trays for 23 ppl, and it was more than enough! They offer 3 tray sizes. My family enjoyed everything! I definitely will be back!

Favorite chinese restaurant in San Mateo. Quick service, lots of seats, delicious food, with…read moreparking in the back. Been here over 4 times and the quality is consistent. So many choices on their menu, and the highlights for me are: - claypot eggplant dish (魚香茄子） - salt and pepper pork, its so crispy and tender - any clam dish, clams are HUGE Typical chinese restaurant ambiance, has english menu and chinese menu, so definitely well suited for any customers. Not loud, and can accommodate large groups.

It's over decade since my last visit. Food is still good. It's has your classic Mom & Pop,…read morecasual neighborhood stop on a larger scale. We ordered the ginger crab and the tender beef with Chinese broccoli. The ginger flavors were subtle and perfectly balanced--not overly salty--and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The service was good; we were greeted and served by a gentleman with a twinkle in his eye and a warm smile. With easy street parking right out front and on the side streets, it's definitely worth a return visit!

Hands down the best Cheung Hing around. Dining here is good because the location is a fair size,…read moreclean and bright. Service is always consistent and the servers are friendly. Recently I stopped to pick-up dinner with the plan to have leftovers. I called my order in and was quoted 40 minutes for my order to be ready. My order consisted of salted fish and chicken fried rice (this location has the best around SF and the peninsula), bitter melon beef, chicken chow mein, Thai style fried vermicelli (my favorite dish here), salt and pepper chicken wings. We also received a complimentary bbq pork fried rice. Everything was fantastic and we had plenty of leftovers for a few days.

Technically located in San Mateo but really so in Bel-Mateo(between Belmont and San Mateo). Cheung…read moreHing is an old school Chinese restaurant where the fresh Duck is hanging right there for you to pick up. The interior is dated but the food is authentic and not too oily. I usually pick up the aforementioned Duck and some pan fried noodles, maybe some rice porridge on colder days. Service is solid and they're a good option in the local area.

It wasn't busy at all for a Saturday night. From the name and décor, it seems this place may have…read morepreviously been a Japanese restaurant. I ordered the baked pork chop and chicken over spaghetti, a classic Hong Kong café dish typically served with red tomato sauce. However, the sauce looked and tasted more like gravy than the usual tomato-based sauce. The pork chop was a bit tough, while the chicken was decent but cut quite thin. Prices were reasonable, but the flavors and dishes didn't quite match the traditional Hong Kong cafe dishes.

Great portion size, friendly staff. We arrived right at opening time and were immediately greeted…read moreand seated. There were many menu items I did not expect to find from a cha chaan teng and from the myriad of options I knew I wanted the hk style french toast. We also ordered a few bowls of noodles and rice rolls. The hk style french toast was a little different than what I'm used to and equally delicious. Food was hot! Our drinks were also very well mixed. Will be back next time to try other menu items.

Returned back here with a party of 7 and ordered the set menu and it was great! It seems like this…read moresmall mom and pop restaurant can do no wrong. So we ordered from the fixed menu which had yummy: mixed Seadfood tofu soup Sticky rice stuff chicken wings (6) Stirred fried spicy clams with xo sauce Hunan crispy chicken Beef spare ribs with wine sauce Garlic peas sprouts Steamed Fresh Tilapia Steamed tofu on lotus leaf Yang zhou fried rice Everyone enjoyed this meal, no complaints and we all went home happy and wonder when our next trip here will be. :)

Quick bite to eat on El Camino. We ordered the 3 dish meal special which came with a tasty…read morehomemade soup. The fried chicken wings had 10 crispy pieces and sweet and sour pork was fresh. The braised tofu & vegetables dish was also authentic without too much gravy. Portions were enough to make our party full. Parking was tough as their side of El Camino had a 20 min parking limit. But overall it was worthwhile to try. I'd gladly return again to try their other dishes when I'm in the area.

Came here with family for dinner and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Palette Tea Garden feels more…read moremodern and upscale than the typical Cantonese restaurant, and the dining room has a lively energy that makes it great for groups. The roasted pork and soy sauce chicken were standout dishes for me -- flavorful, juicy, and nicely presented. The truffle fried rice was also surprisingly good and packed with flavor. Loved how many different dishes we were able to share around the table. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was that service slowed down once the restaurant got busy, and some dishes felt a bit expensive. But overall, the food quality, presentation, and vibe made it a really enjoyable dinner spot in San Mateo.

"Palette Tea Garden and Dim Sum" is an upscale Chinese restaurant located in the North Mall of the…read moreHillsdale Shopping Center. I had the pleasure of having lunch here on a Friday afternoon. We were a party of three, with a reservation for 12 noon. It was my first time here, but my niece had been to Palette several times. So she knew the best tables and how to order. We were seated in a booth towards the back near the kitchen. There was a steady flow of staff walking by. Anytime you needed something, you just ask someone. We decided to order a variety of dim sum, the Signature Peking Duck (half), and the Pan Seared Seafood Noodles. Everything was delicious. The presentation of the Peking Duck was beautiful. They used momo pancakes instead of steamed bao. It's not a duck chopped in half. It's an offering of crispy thin duck skin, with chunks of boneless duck meat underneath. Served with cucumber, radlish, scallions and hoisin sauce. I think my favorite dim sum was the Yuzu Walnut Prawn Puff. Crunchy fried prawns w/ yuzu sauce, and candied walnuts. It's considered an elevated modern dish. Don't forget to check out the koi pond with live fish on the community table top. Free parking in mall lot. I parked on the roof and took the escalator directly down to the restaurant.

Wow, pleasantly surprised by how good the food is here. Ordered takeout over the phone and food was…read moreready by the time I got there (15min). Spicy bullfrog - generous with bullfrog servings and taste was on point Lamb skewers - minimum 2 skewers per order with a good amount of meat per skewer. Spicy cold jelly - The cold jelly was a good refresher after all the spice. Love the texture. Duck blood curd - a little stingy on the duck blood curd. Probably pass on this.

Tasty food and fast service. The flavor is very authentic. The roast duck hotpot is spicy and…read moreflavorful! It has some veggies in it too. Will order again when I go back!

I hardly ever get Chinese food out because I am always disappointed. But this place has really good…read morefood and it tastes like it is made with love. The older lady who brought out my food was so sweetest and thanked me for my patronage . I will definitely return to this place again!

Hate leaving negative reviews but this was probably the first meal I've ever thrown away. The…read moregenerals chicken was just skins or tendons or who knows if it was even chicken. When you skimp on actual meat it makes me think what else are they skimping on... and I couldn't go on. Tossed the whole meal

My new comfort spot for claypot rice! Also loved the egg tofu w pea shoots. Wait can get up to 2…read morehours by 5pm on a weekend. Takes 30 minutes for claypot but so worth. Didn't find any bones in the eel claypot Easy to order for your table with QR code. Staff were really friendly and sweet, very obviously an appreciated spot in the community.

Tons of people during late lunch hour and was able to get a table right when someone was heading…read moreout! So many take out orders were being made and picked up. With all the rush and it being just, everything came out so quickly and was delicious! You scan to view and order menu but you can also order with the waiter :) Beef chow fun, honey lemon water, and general tso chicken

Interior Design - 4/5 Felt like a lot of things were put…read moretogether. Nothing really stood out to me, but overall it was still a nice environment to sit down and eat. Comfortable atmosphere and pretty clean. Customer Service - 5/5 Customer service was solid. The server was attentive and warned me the baked spaghetti plate would be hot before serving it. Small details like that always make the experience feel better. Food - 4/5 4.5/5 Dish Ordered: Baked Spaghetti One of the classics at a Hong Kong Café. Honestly tasted like childhood. The sauce was delicious, rich, and comforting without being overwhelming. Everything was cooked just right and came out piping hot. Hit or Miss: Hit. Definitely something I would come back for again. 3/5 Drink Ordered: Hong Kong Style Milk Tea It was okay. Nothing bad about it, but nothing super memorable either. Pretty standard flavor overall. Hit or Miss: Slight Hit. Would drink it again if I was already there, but not something I'd specifically crave. Additional Comment: Overall, pretty solid experience. Nothing was mind blowing, but everything was done well. The baked spaghetti was definitely the highlight for me and the service helped make the meal enjoyable. I'd come back mainly for the spaghetti and a comfortable casual meal.

I love a good hk cafe. Funny thing is that I don't eat have the menu since it tends to be on the…read moreheavier side. We came here on a Sunday a bit passed noon to a short 15 minute wait. Parking was challenging as it was the farmer's market. They use Yelp waitlist. The place is small and we were a party of 5. Won ton noodle soup - Came out fast. It was just okay. Mainly for our toddler. Pickled mustard greens with pork noodles - you can select your noodles. This was basic but decent. Not as good as those you get a Taiwanese cafe. Baked Shrimp over rice with portuguese sauce - Tasted like curry to me. I rarely get the baked dishes because they tend to be a bit on the heavier side. My husband and in-laws like this. Upgraded this with soup and garlic bread - the soup had a sour aftertaste - I think this is from a can. The garlic bread was good! Chicken Katus w/ rice - Surprisingly good. My toddler loved it. Their milk tea was perfection (we had dim sum yesterday and the milk tea was watered down) Heavy on the MSG - I passed out. One unisex large and surprisingly nice bathroom. I would still come back.