Bought out the entire restaurant for a party. We had 'multi course dinner with hosted open bar for…read more250 guests. Dancing and Photo Booth for entertainment. Bonifacio, the assistant general manager, took care of us to make sure everything was in synch. He was wonderful and get 5 stars ! Service 5 stars (under his direction was top notch ) Bar was pushing out drinks and kept the thirsty guests happy either timely production. In addition, the floor staff took orders from guests seated on tanned. Wow- outstanding service ! Ambiance 4 1/2 stars , the venue is modern Asian Cleanliness - 4 1/2 stars Food Shanghai Dumplings Xiao long Bao 3 stars - no soup inside, skin a bit thick Hot and Sour Soup 4 stars Garlic Butter Crab 4 stars Rich ! Roasted Iberico Pork "Cha Siu" 4 stars good flavors Fried Wagyu 4 stars tender Honey Walnut Prawns 4 1/2 stars Soooo good and fresh walnuts Wok Fried Gai Lan & Shitake 4 1/2 stars Lobster with noodles 5 stars

Whenever friends or family visit and say they want dim sum, Palette is always my go-to spot to…read moreimpress them. I've been to several Palette locations in NorCal and Vegas, but the Tea Garden in San Mateo is by far the biggest. The restaurant is beautiful inside and out, and my favorite detail is the high-top table with the mini fountain running through the middle, such a unique touch. I also love their signature palette-shaped dishware and the five different dipping sauces. Since it's inside Hillsdale Mall, parking is super easy and it's nice to walk around before or after your meal. The menu has plenty of options, but the dim sum is definitely the highlight. They do a great mix of classic and creative dishes, and everything tastes fresh (which is reflected in the price). My must-order every single visit is the Lobster Har Gow, it's best enjoyed straight from the steamer, always a hit with whoever I bring. The entrées are solid but don't stand out as much. I've tried the Wagyu Beef Chow Fun and Fried Calamari, and while both were tasty, the portions felt a bit small. Drinks are okay, I usually order the Lychee Martini, although I still prefer Din Tai Fung's version. During my visit their slushy machine was having a problem so my bestie's Peachberry Sunrise Slushy took a while to arrive, but beside that service was amazing and friendly. Overall, Palette is still one of my favorite places for special occasions or whenever I'm craving elevated, high-quality dim sum.

If you come here, you HAVE to order the Hong Kong French Toast! It's easily one of the best I've…read moreever had--golden, crispy, buttery, and perfectly cooked. The café has such a warm and charming atmosphere, and the staff are genuinely kind and welcoming. Great food, great service, and a place that makes you want to stay a little longer. Highly recommend!

First time here and loved everything. Excellent quality, nice portions and reasonably priced…read moreentrees and other menu items. Their menu is extensive Hong Kong cuisine. Lots of soups and congee selections, and drinks. They also have a few breakfast entrees served all day. I ordered Bolognese Sauce Baked with Cheese and spaghetti noodles, really good. Absolutely screaming hot out of the oven, delicious sauce with juicy ground beef. My new fav place for wings. I love flats and they're serving them up juicy and delicious with the perfect light crisp. Garlic and Pepper Wings are awesome! The unsweetened Iced Lemon Tea is so refreshing with quite a few lemon slices; loved this tea. Everything was packaged very thoughtfully for to-go ordering. I'm definitely returning for more wings and try one of their dumpling soups.

Perfect order and take-out experience. We ordered Zhong's Dumplings, Dry Pot Pork Ribs, and…read moreShredded Pork w/ Green beans. Everything was delicious. This is now our go to spot for Chinese. Yummy!

The menu has quite a great variety of food. one of their recommendations is the wonton soup which…read moreis delicious, packed with various type of ingredients such as veggies and meat inside. The wontons were intact in the soup when served, which was great. Though it was good, it's slightly overpriced considering other offerings in the area Street parking can be difficult to find during busy hours.

Looks like prices have gone up since I last visited. About $12 for 12 dumplings. I think the…read moredumplings taste a lot better than their noodle dishes and side dishes, which I guess makes sense since they specialize in dumplings. I'd just get the dumplings next time. They also sell frozen dumplings that you can buy to take home- $15 for 20.

A quick pick from yelp on my way to my union meeting. It's a small cozy restaurant. My friend and I…read moredecided to sit in because I knew that food will be quick and delicious. Delicious it was. We shared the pork dumpling with napa cabbage. I got the beef Beijing noodles. The noodles looks like it's made fresh and it's not seasoned. It gets its flavors then the beef. I had left overs the next day and the noodles soaks up the beef flavors. My friend got the soup. She said that the noodles went well with the soup. I would definitely come back and try their soup dumplings and other things on their menu.

I was craving Desi Chinese for my birthday in a very specific, slightly unreasonable way, and Red…read moreHot Chili Pepper completely delivered. For the birthday dinner, we ordered chicken fried rice, dry chilli chicken, dry chilli fish, and the sizzling chicken for my son. The dry chilli chicken and fish were the stars. Spicy, flavorful, and exactly what I had been dreaming about. They also surprised me with a flourless cake, ice cream, and a sparkler, which was such a sweet touch and made the birthday girl very happy. Naturally, we went back for Happy Hour, which runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The lychee martini was absolutely singing my name, but in an unexpected display of maturity, I stuck to water. K had the $5 draft beer, and we shared four appetizers: two orders of dry chilli chicken because we already knew how this story would end, dry chilli fish, and the Konjee crispy lamb. We would not order the lamb again, but the chicken and fish? Absolutely. No notes. I may already be emotionally attached to the dry chilli chicken. Savio was our host and was warm, responsive, and lovely throughout. This has officially become a monthly hangout spot for K and me, although I suspect the dry chilli chicken may see us more often than that.

I would say this could be 3.5 starts…read more I think this place is ok. It's a little overpriced. I know why it's popular but I have not loved their food the couple of times I have gone. The service is ok but not particularly good. The ambiance is fine/nice.

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.

Not sure how on earth this place is still carrying 4 stars at the moment. It used to be decent…read more Not remotely what I would consider quality Americanized Chinese takeout. Or really any quality takeout of any kind. $90 order, ranging from dumplings to basic entrees to rice. Everything was off - slopped together, underseasoned, lazy vegetable chopping (and questionable) choices of vegetable ingredients. No Wok fire/heat evident in any of the entree's and everything was a gluey, flavorless mess. The noodles for the Lo Mein seemed honestly just spaghetti. The orange chicken was dry/old, almost no breading, and honestly didn't taste orangey at all. The kung pao looked like what my 7 year old could have made (when we was seven). More like boiled chicken topped with raw Safeway vegetables, whole peanuts, and a soupy cornstarch soy sauce afterthought. The kicker was they do not have any house made sauces, so if you want good mustard or something edible for dipping - welcome to shitty packet hell as they refused to provide those (if they existed). I'm curious what they do when you're in-house but if I''m paying for the same food I'm not sure why I wouldn't get something besides high-fructose corn syrup garbage stamped out in a factory two years ago. This reflects lack of care to the product and customer experience. Highly unfortunate for an establishment that used to be "decent" as I said.

Ambiance was good! Food was made to order and within 15-20 minutes. Service was provided well…read more Portions were on the big side! Lunch specials were priced decently! had half a duck and taste was good not salty at all and sauce paired well with the cabbage and rice.

Located on Laurel street in San Carlos new canton restaurant is a cute Chinese restaurant with an…read moreattached boba tea shop. The owners and works are very nice and friendly. The restaurant is quite clean and there a good indoor seating options in both shops. What really impressed me was the quality of service and the portion size - very generous and the food came out fast. I particularly enjoyed the hot and sour soup and the salt and pepper fish. The kung pao chicken was also very tasty and the chicken was tender. I would definitely come back and support this local restaurant.

Brochette Dumpling is such a great find in Dublin if you're craving fresh, flavorful dumplings…read more Everything tasted really authentic and well-made. The dumplings were juicy, perfectly wrapped, and packed with flavor -- you can tell they're made fresh. The pan-fried ones had that crispy bottom while still staying soft and tender inside, which was a highlight for me. The menu has a good variety, so it's easy to try a few different options and share. Portions are satisfying without feeling too heavy. The space is casual and comfortable, and service was quick and friendly. Overall, if you're looking for a solid dumpling spot in the Bay Area, this place is definitely worth checking out -- simple, authentic, and really satisfying.

Been here twice. The first time was a real disappointment. Everything was expensive and mediocre to…read morethe point where I was so 'blah' about it that I didn't even want to write a review. The second time was much better. This place is advertised as being dog-friendly, but when we arrived and saw that it was indoor seating only, we got nervous. We were surprised that we were allowed to bring our pooch in with us, though I wasn't thrilled to have her lying on the floor, since it actually seemed dirtier than if she were lying on the ground outside. I think everything inside could use a good, deep clean. We ordered quite a lot, ranging from dumplings to skewers and most things were tasty and done pretty well. The standouts were the pork belly skewers, which had the PERFECT amount of crispy char and fat, and the okra skewers. I would come back just for those skewers alone, though they're extraordinarily pricey for the amount of food you get (so maybe I won't, and I'll just go get k-bbq instead!). Sheng jian bao were good, but I think these are the frozen type. They were identical to the ones that are served at a dumpling restaurant near SF state, which I only just now realized has been rebranded to Brochette as well. They used to be better (at the place in SF) - the dough was thinner and lighter, so whichever frozen brand this restaurant group has changed over to is just... less good. We ordered the green tea cheesecake for dessert and it felt like we were robbed. It was a piece that was about an inch and a half at its widest point and had a Hershey's chocolate sauce drizzle on it. The cheesecake itself was ok, but the chocolate sauce tasted cheap and was unnecessary. It also overpowered the delicate taste of green tea. The size of the piece of cheesecake was criminal for the price. Absolutely would NOT recommend. Our waitress was so very sweet and kind, and we appreciated the excellent service.