Any good Portland food historian would know that the heydey for this location was Wong's King (#1), which really helped re-establish the legitimacy of Portland's Chinese food scene. This Montavilla part of Portland has become the main Chinese enclave of the city, especially since Old Town's Chinatown has become a shell of itself. (#2) Excellent Cuisine picked right up where Wong's King's since the pandemic and have remained a steady option for Cantonese and dim sum lovers in the area. While the English name seems bold, it's a much simpler take than their poetic Chinese name ("魚樂軒") which is more akin to a "pavillion of joy" with the play on words of fish (魚) like the auspicious phrase "年年有餘" to suggest that each year to blessed with abundance. The place has held up well over the years, with a large number of round tables, a wannabe banquet interior, and plenty of Toisanese waitresses running the show. The steady regulars that still frequent the place are typically Chinese, and thus this place is really as local as it gets. Their dim sum hour has proved popular, which offer a lot of the very classics that people have come to enjoy: shrimp dumplings, siu mai, sticky rice wraps, and pork spareribs over rice rolls. The mini wooden serving vessels are a nice alternative to the stainless steel steamer baskets. As with most Cantonese banquet places, their dinner hour is where they shine and Excellent Cuisine is no exception. Their longevity noodles (乾燒伊麵) were very tasty and not too greasy, while the fried salt and pepper fish (椒鹽炸魚片) nearly stole the show with just the right amount of seasoning and crunch. I still can't get over there semi spicy cucumber salad (涼拌黃瓜) as a starter (#3), which had plenty of spice and a good kick. The scallops over Chinese broccoli (帶子芥蘭) were an immediate hit, and the first dish to be completely cleared out. My forever favorite, eggs and shrimp (蝦仁炒蛋 / 滑蛋蝦仁) were silky smooth and the sauteed string beans (四季豆) had just the right amount of snap and plenty of flavor. The prices are on part with the sticker shock that is now Portland dining, but the real blemish was the service. Several of the waitresses rushed the order, were difficult to reach, and in turn, gave my table plenty of attitude. While service is never optimal at many Asian spots, the expectation changes when one pays above the certain price (#4). Despite it all, I'm extremely satisfied with my experience at Excellent Cuisine, which mostly lived up to its name. I hope to return one day with more folks and hopefully by then, the service will have straightened itself out. ____________ (#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/wongs-king-seafood-restaurant-portland (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/chinatown-portland-portland (#3) Everyone in the US is trying to capitalize on the Sichuan cuisine craze. (#4) In my case, $140+ read more

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Came on Monday (Labor Day holiday) at open at 9:30am - plenty of parking. Note the lot was sort of full when we left at 10:30 with some aggressive cars vying for our spot. We came in with the early crowd rush and were waved directly to a table and ordered quickly from carts. We received tea and water right away (and people did come around to check occasionally). We only ordered from two dim sum carts because my friend hadn't tried dim sum really before and my daughter has limited interest in dim sum (4 yrs old). We got riblets, shrimp dumping, shu mai, sticky rice, xiao long bao, pork bao (char siu bao). We weren't offered more or the menu, but I think they looked at our table and decided we had plenty (we didn't try to order more or ask for a menu). If I was with my husband I would've gotten some radish cake and tripe and possibly a vegetable dish, but it seemed like overkill for the 3 of us since my kid would only eat xlb wrappers without soup. Food was great, my friend loved the shu mai and we had fun and paid promptly ($43) at the counter. Great spot and I'll go back! read more

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We went to try the dim sum after hearing great words of it. The place is open and clean, service is pretty fast. The staff is fairly friendly. Tea comes fast. We tried a few types of dumplings, rice noodle rolls, pork rib-lets, lotus leaf rice, bakery items, etc. The bakery buns with egg yolk are the best, and the shrimp dumplings as well as chive dumplings are very good, too. Rib-lets were a disappointment, won't ever order it again. Other items are ok. Overall good food and service. read more

Whenever I'm on the side of town or craving dim sum, this is the place that I end up picking over others. The place is typically very clean and they always have hot food roaming around in the different carts. Their chicken feet is good and shumai and shrimp noodles. I also like getting the fried shrimp balls. Although the xiao long bao is a bit or miss. This lady aggressively asked if we wanted some and there wasnt any soup in it at all. There's typically never wait but the parking lot can be a bit small. Definitely gigs the spot every few months. read more

It is very busy here during the weekends. Parking is so tricky. It is packed and it is hard to navigate around. The lady gave us a number and we waited about 15-20 min. We had our waters/tea quickly and waited for the carts. The food is good and authentic. The variety is okay. Some items have to be special ordered and you need to wait for those. read more

Excellent Cuisine - 5/26 - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Dimsum breakfast in Portland, Oregon... After 8am mass, we drove to Excellent Cuisine because it was nearby and because I saw a photo of the piggy buns. However, we were too full to order piggy buns and we didn't see them on the rolling wagons. Thinking that it would be crowded, we arrived before opening time and saw that there were about six people waiting to get in. LOL! We were guaranteed a first round seat! Service was efficient since we sat near the kitchen - so we could see what's coming out fresh and hot! I asked if there were taro puffs (my niece's favorite) and hom sui gok (my dad's favorite). These fried items would be coming on the next wagon, but the server went and got them for us! Wow! Thanks! We got shrimp and chive dumplings and plain shrimp dumplings from this stemed items wagon. Of course, we had to have custard tarts and the cute piggy and ducky-shaped puddings! The coconut and mango flavors were subtle. We liked the coconut more, even though the ducky wiggled more! This was a really fun and tasty meal! We wouldn't mind returning! We appreciated the free shared parking, convenient restroom, and beautiful, clean environment! read more

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Everything we tried is really good. We went at opening which helped because by the time we left in about 50 minutes the restaurant was full!. We also bought half a duck, the piggy dumplings and duck shaped gelatin to try at home. Their wrapper is a little softer than was we normally get in Hawaii but I like it better. read more

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Dinner chef is amazing! The food is a different vibe from Dim Sum The Roast Duck is served on a flat candle lit ceramic warming tray as the first dish after the cucumber appetizer. It Excellently served, with the dishes served spaced apart so we could savor each dish at the height of its freshness. We're here for Veah's birthday. A noodle dish is traditionally served at the end of the meal, symbolizing life. read more

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OK this dim sum experience is probably the most authentic you will get! Which means that the vibes are chaotic, filled with Chinese aunties uncles and families, and the cart ladies are efficient but not overly friendly lol We came on a Thursday for lunch around 1pm during spring break and it was PACKED! Parking is funky and tight but they do have a bigger lot in the back. Luckily my friend had been there before and knew how to get us a table but if you just walk in during their busy times it could be a little confusing on what you need to do. Cart ladies came around with their carts full of goodies. I was too hungry to take a picture of everything we got but the favorites were definitely the chicken feet, siu mai, shrimp rice rolls, and the ham sui gok (we had 2 orders of these! Freshly fried and perfect balance of sweet and salty) It didn't take a lot of dishes for us to get full for a table of 5 (maybe 10-11 things?) I'm excited to try more things next time like that giant Yu tiao (Chinese donut) I saw! Come check them out! read more

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We were there before the crowd so it was wonderful to have parking and be greeted to our table. We brought a few friends from CA with us and they had a great time. Food was ideally seasoned, portion size was perfect for four of us. We didn't order too much and ate everything we ordered. Ambiance was comfortable and clean. No photos to share this time but we'll be back. It's always great to come with friends. read more

The Dim Sum and Roasted Duck we had was delicious although the duck was a little more fatty then i expected maybe just me i'm used to more crispy and a little less fat. Service was great but some workers have limited English so have your phone handy to show spare ribs or some Dim Sum item that is not coming around. Ambiance typical Chinese Dim Sum house style! We got lucky and got the Chinese New Year celebration parade that came inside the restaurant while we were eating. Parking limited you might need to find free street parking on a side street. Bathroom average cleanliness. Dim sum pieces kind of on the big size and shrimp and few others a little thicker dough shell than i expected but overall great!! read more

Excellent Cuisine - Chinese New Year festivities!! - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Wow I was thoroughly impressed with this place - no tea charge and portions are big! we had a really good XL special item: green rice rolls filled with fried shrimp paste! the bbq pork buns, shui mai, bean curd rolls were on point with lots of meat and has the dan dan texture. Think the dumplings were a little bit of a miss, rice wrapping came apart but overall, we would def go back. read more

5 stars for variety, taste and quick service. This restaurant with it's location, menu, staff is like a renewed WongKing's restaurant. I haven't been to it before but it was highly recommended. I was surprised to see a Wikipedia post dedicated to it as well. So a new restaurant that is a reminder of the original one added another good reason to visit and they didn't disappoint. A large hall with multiple tables that can fit a crowd during busy hours. It was also one of the best hot and sour soup that I had, dumplings were delicious and so was everything really. I would love to visit again, it will be a staple place for me to visit and have a blend of Chinese food options available to try. read more

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Dim sum for Christmas has become our new tradition and Excellent Cuisine fills the bill. The restaurant opens at 9:30 in the morning and there's usually a line already forming by 9, so get there early! Parking can be a challenge because the lot is small and fills up fast. The dim sum offerings are freshly cooked - hot and tasty. Service can be a bit spotty - sometimes needing to ask for tea or chili crisp or napkins more than once - but considering the place is packed on Christmas mornings, the servers are always moving, always trying to keep ahead of the requests. Our faves include the shrimp dumplings, shumai, and some other tasty stuff that I have no idea what it is (my son & SIL always know, though, so I trust them) and there's always a full cart coming by with something new that we haven't had before. It doesn't take long before we're stuffed to the gills with no space left for another bite. As full as the dining room is, it's still a great holiday experience - as we were leaving, the line of people waiting to get in was way out the door. PS. Don't forget your Christmas Crackers with the tissue paper crowns! read more

Excellent Cuisine - Gotta wear your Christmas Cracker tissue paper crowns - with the dining room in the background - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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First time here. I was happy to see they had a parking lot. The building it's in is mixed in with different businesses. (I want to try the boba place next time too) Upon walking in, it's a huge place. No one was at the front so we kinda stood there for a moment. They had the hostess stand and "Please wait to be seated" sign pushed against the wall, so I was not sure what to do. Someone finally came by and sat us. This place has tons of seating and it looks like it has a couple of private rooms too. For dinner the dim sum was limited so I'll have to return during lunch to try that. They brought out a complimentary cucumber dish, which was really good. We ordered the roasted duck, cashew chicken, bbq pork show mein, eggplant with tangy sauce (no spice), and sesame beef which did not have any spice. Not sure if it was a mix-up because we ordered the other dish without spice, but I like my sesame beef spicy. All the food was good. I think my favorites were the eggplant and sesame beef, but I want to try them spicy. We had a lot of leftovers so we didn't even think of checking out what they had for dessert. They packed up our leftovers for us so that was nice. As mentioned, I'll have to come back. read more

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Dim sum with carts. The atmosphere is hectic and loud but that the way dim sum should be. The cart variety was excellent with fresh made items. The har Gow and Sui Mai were large, but the Hom Sui Gok and turnip cakes were cold. Service was good, but parking is a nightmare. read more

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Best dim sum place in the portland area hands down. The shrimp rice noodle, pork sparerib, shu mai, and egg tarts are all so yum! read more

Excellent Cuisine - Shu mai, chicken feet, pork sparerib, har gow - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great place for some good dim sum the traditional way. I am not posting any more pictures because they all look about the same but the prices are fairly reasonable at Excellent cuisine, previously known as Wong Kings. Love their pork shu mai, love the steamed shrimp dumplings and shrimp noodles amongst main others. Go give this place a try, you won't regret it. And you can always order a separate plate of Chinese greens with oyster sauce read more

Had the 10 course Chinese dinner and we were stuffed! If you're coming here, order the Peking Dick, Walnut Shrimp, Lamb and Mushrooms! The other dishes were good too but these were outstanding! I just wish they serve the noods and rice earlier. read more

Excellent Cuisine is a fun restaurant to visit with a group, but it was not my favorite. This is partly my fault - I was unfamiliar with many of the dishes and did not know what I might like. I struggled to find sufficient vegetarian food (again, could have been because I did not know what the food was) and did not want to ask the workers a million questions because the restaurant was quite busy. I really enjoyed their steamed vegetables! They were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I could not stop eating them! If you visit, I would highly recommend making a reservation and going on a weekday to avoid crowds. It can take some time for a table to open up if the restaurant is packed. You may not be able to find a parking spot in the restaurant's lot, but there are plenty of free, empty spaces in the surrounding neighborhood. read more

Food (5/5): Delicious dim sum in Portland. We ordered classics like the har gow, sticky rice wrap, shrimp and beef rice rolls, and shumai. All of them were fresh and delicious! Overall enjoyed the food. Ambiance (5/5): We came here soon after landing from our flight and arrived around 10am. The place wasn't too busy yet and looked quite nice. There are some fish tanks and wine decorating the place and tons of tables. Servers are pushing carts and you order from their carts. Service (5/5): No issues with the service and they seated and got our food out fast. We asked for drinks and tea and they came out promptly. They also cleaned our table well. read more

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We waited about 30 min to get seated for dim sum. They didn't have a lot of waiting room so there were a lot of people waiting outside and in the foyer of the building. Once inside, felt like your typical busy dimsum place. Service seemed good despite busy atmosphere. You didn't have to flag anyone down for extra siomai or anything. Most of the dimsum was above average of what we've had in Los Angeles and the fried noodles were pretty good. We'll come back if we crave dimsum again. read more

Excellent Cuisine - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Unfortunately, we got food poisoning after visiting here on a Monday evening :(. Many dishes, including some dim sum, weren't available due to a slow day, although some items were made to order. There was confusion during ordering that resulted in getting the wrong entrée and being double-charged; this was eventually corrected. However, I don't plan to return. The buns were good, but most of the food was cold and not enjoyable, and even the soda had a strange aftertaste. For $43, with no to-go box and the risk of food poisoning, I cannot recommend this place. read more

9/21/2025 drove down to Oregon, decided to try Chinese, and wanted to do dim sum the old way with carts tableside, yelp pointed us on the right direction. We got there, and the place was packed, checked in at the front table, they gave us a number and walked away, didn't know what was happening or that we needed to wait, seeing some tables open, and appeared no one was waiting (only reason for the 0.5 less star). We heard numbers being called, before ours, and had people waiting outside. AHA!!! We get it now. Anyways, once we got seated, we just waited for the carts to make their rounds. Food was good, fresh and generous. Seemed like they only had chili oil, I prefer the chili paste with the rooster, but I guess that's Vietnamese/Thai. Definitely go back there again if we do make it to Portland again. Food was worth it. read more

Excellent Cuisine - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is easily my favorite dim sum spot! I've never had a bad experience here. Even when the house is packed, the service is incredibly efficient. There's a wonderful 'hustle and bustle' energy that makes the meal feel authentic and lively. Everything is served fresh and piping hot--highly recommended! read more

I remember when this used to be Wong's growing up, but Excellent Cuisine continues their legacy of Dim Sum. I never got the chance to try the new ownership ever since I moved to Seattle, but I finally had the opportunity to see what they're all about. I came with a large group of about 10 people, and we ordered every classic you can think of, whether that be shumai, rice rolls, or even honey walnut shrimp. I don't think Portland has a great dim sum scene compared to other cities, but Excellent Cuisine managed to be a worthy spot for these bite-sized cravings. I would actually even go as far as to say that they are even better than the predecessor. Service is what you'd expect out of most dim sum restaurants, quick and straight to the point. I also miss having the experience of push-cart dim sum, we don't have many of those left up in Seattle. Props to them for still keeping this tradition going. Come here for gatherings and celebrations, it'll hit the spot! read more

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Wow! I couldn't recommend this place enough. This was one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants I've been to in Portland. It's stands out among the rest easily! We were seated very quickly on a busy Saturday morning and within minutes had at least five carts full of food offered to us. And of course a complimentary pot of tea! It was loud indoors but such a fun experience, I had a smile on my face the whole time! read more

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Other than Hk Cafe, this is another favorite dim sum go to for us. It is easy to miss, tucked into a nook next to Ocha boba tea at King Plaza. The parking is tight and always full. The entrance is dark and dank, slightly run down. It's not a very large space so it didn't take much for people to fill up the tables. It took a few minutes before we were acknowledged. We were seated right away though. Service was pretty responsive. The carts came by pretty frequently. All our tea and water was refilled without having to ask. Out of all the items we got, the shumai was the tastiest. They were filled with flavorful, juicy pork, with umami undertones. And they were a sizably plump. Overall, I think the dim sum and service are a notch above other restaurants. It's a solid place you can depend on. read more

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Was looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant while up in Portland. My cousin suggested we try this place out. It was comforting to hear the hustle and bustle as we entered and after looking at the menu, I was very hopeful. My cousin and I ordered for our party of 7. We had newbies so ordered a few dishes that would appeal to all. I was very happy with the pea shoots, braised tofu, green beans with beef. The Chinese BBQ (BBQ pork, roast duck & crispy pork belly) was a bit disappointing. The skin on the pork belly was not crispy and the BBQ (char siu) was weak. The duck was okay. The honey walnut shrimp was also a bit soggy but I did appreciate that they didn't over laden the dish with mayo. Service was decent, and they even had a wedding party the evening of our visit. Would definitely come back again. I want to try their dim sum. read more

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Back again for the best!! Never disappointed. So busy parking can be difficult. They added more small tables so easy to get seating. All the standard dim sum but just loaded with filling. I always get extra to take home. read more

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This is probably one of the best dim sum in the area. The shrimp dumplings are so big and yummy! We also loved the pig shaped coconut jelly, so cute and full of flavor. Parking is convenient. read more

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Went again, Still the best Chinese restaurant I've been to. They have a menu of choices bigger than a bible. Crazy shit you never heard of. They also got the basic Chinese-American stuff like the orange chicken and whatnot if you are bringing your grandparents. But man I could go back like 20 times and get something different every time. Also you can literally just pick your lobster/crab/octopus/fish out of the tank and then choose which way you want it cooked out of like 7 different styles. Great place for big groups so you can try more stuff. They even have a few tables w/ lazy Susans (rotating). Mostly Chinese servers tho so don't expect too much for service. read more

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Have I seriously not reviewed Excellent Cuisine? I've done all of you a huge disservice then, haven't I? Because this place has been my go-to Sunday morning Dim Sum for years! It's a smaller venue than the other cafe not too far from here, but it doesn't seem to have the long lines first thing in the morning. However, it should be said that the later in the day you go to get dim sum in Portland, the longer you'll have to wait. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered here. There's a large variety of carts that come through in rapid succession, with staff who don't seem overly pushy. Because there are still a few dishes I'm not familiar with, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming deciding what to order. My favorites include shumai, xialongbao, pork buns, congee, and the red bean shrimp noodles. The red bean shrimp noodles are so yummy, but beware, they need to be requested off the menu and the portion is quite large as it's meant to be shared. The parking lot at Excellent Cuisine is rather small, especially since it's shared with several other businesses in the little mall. The neighborhood is a little rough, so be careful parking your vehicle too far from watchful eyes. Even if I've had to circle the parking lot a few times, I generally find a parking spot opens up soon enough. The folks here are friendly, fast, and very helpful. Excellent Cuisine is definitely one of my favorite dim sum houses in Portland. Check them out! read more

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Went there after 6pm. Was hoping for Dim Sum but said it ends at 3pm. The service was friendly and enjoyed our time there with friends. Food was good. Was surprised with the cost as it was under $200 for our table and we ordered a lot of food. Bathroom was dirty. When I go there again for dim sum I'll change my review. read more

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We went for dim sum but this place is not really a dim sum place; with hot carts moving from table to table with a variety of food. Some things did not arrive to our table until we were done....we arrived at 2:30 and the waitstaff disappeared for 30 minutes and orders were late at many tables... I don't like paying while the server is watching me put the tip in...especially when the service and experience was so sub par. read more

This time I went here for my birthday and there was several gangs here smoking weed and we told the managers, workers, and staff. All of them did nothing, I'm pretty sure they had a mutual agreement. All the food smelled like weed. I couldn't enjoy my food at all. read more

There aren't many dim sum places in Portland, so it's pricey. Even though each dish is expensive, the dim sum itself is pretty good. I also grabbed two takeout dishes on my way home, and they were both a huge letdown. I don't know if they got a new chef or lost their noodle supplier, but the beef chow fun noodles were gummy and flavorless. The Singapore noodles were also lacking curry flavor - I even asked for extra! Their dim sum is way better than their other dishes. read more

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When compared to the Bay area or Vancouver BC, the Portland dim sum scene is weak. With that said, Excellent Cuisine is pretty decent with fairly authentic tasting dim sum items. This place was bustling on the weekend we went with many Chinese families chowing down (which is usually a good sign). Table turnover was rapid such that we only had a 30 minute wait during peak lunch hour. Service was friendly and the dim sum carts came around frequently. The atmosphere was reminiscent of a crowded chaotic Hong Kong restaurant......a good thing. Stand out items were sticky rice (full of savory fillings) beef balls & chicken feet. Each dim sum plate ranged from $6 to $8.50 so expect to spend $15-$25 per diner for lunch. Not bad given all the variety one gets when having yum cha. In previous reviews, we had a takeout only special of assorted noodle & entrees for $13 each which is still a good deal. read more

Excellent Cuisine - 6 dim sum: tripe, brown sugar steamed bun, chicken feet, sticky rice wrap, beef balls & beef rice rolls - Dim Sum Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It was such a treat to visit a dim sum spot that still uses carts! We arrived around 10 a.m. on a Sunday and were seated right away with no wait for our party of four. There were even a few parking spots left in the lot. By 10:30, a crowd had started to gather at the entrance. The food was delicious, and it was relatively easy to request a few additional items that weren't on the menu. Once we finished eating, the staff was clearly eager to turn the table, which we didn't mind given how busy it was (but that might feel a bit rushed for some). Overall, the value was good for the amount of food we got, and we left happy with the experience. read more

Excellent at Excellent. They open at 10am and serve dishes on rolling carts like a proper dim sum/yum cha place. We got here at 11:15am on a Sunday to get a number written on a piece of paper and had to wait 20 minutes for a table. Once we were seated, the carts came to us and we started to order and eat. Our water, hot tea, and chili sauce hadn't even hit the table before our first bite. The food is very authentic and they serve everything from the staples of Haw Gaw, Siu Mai, Cha Sieu Bao (baked pork bun) to Foong Jau (steamed chicken feet) and newer items like a Piggy Bao and Steamed Taro with Meat dumplings. All items were fresh, hot, and tasty. The service is what you'd expect in a typical traditional Cantonese speaking restaurant. read more

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