Ordered the salt and pepper pork and beef chow fun. Both were fantastic. Staff was very kind.read more

Very good Chinese fast food restaurant in Colma! They gave us complimentary tea which is a teapot…read morewith a black tea bag. We ordered the honey walnut shrimp chow mein $14 and black bean fish with rice $12. We really appreciated how they gave us separate plates to share the big portions and the fortune cookies at the end. Seems like the menu and forks cater more to an American crowd since they didn't give us chopsticks. The people who worked there know Cantonese. The food came out very fast and it had a yummy meal. They only accept cash or Venmo.

Replacing our local favorite, King Wah, Ming Yuan seems to basically be the same thing. Known for…read moretheir dim sum in the morning/afternoon, they also have a dinner menu/set, although I'd still say it's best for dim sum. The restaurant itself is relatively clean, large, and upscale, decent for parties or events, or for small families. Order off the paper menu by marking what you want, as they no longer wheel the dim sum carts around (they might carry around some popular items). They've got a wide selection of items, but everything's in English with pictures, and most of the staff speak some English. Prices are expensive, but not more than most other dim sum places. I don't think they make anything particularly noteworthy, so no recommendations there, but everything is pretty tasty, so I don't think you can go wrong either. (I do recommend the heung pin/jasmine tea though, as it's floral and light, which contrast with the oily and sweet items on the menu). I'd recommend avoiding the weekend rush, since lines and parking will be issues. Or, if you're like my family, arrive at opening.

It's a good sign when there's a line waiting for a restaurant to open. Ming Yuan had such a line on…read morea Sunday morning and we enjoyed the dim sum brunch. Highlights: French Style Baked BBQ Buns-enjoy at the restaurant, not so great to take home Supreme Soy Sauce Chow Mein-decent "wok hei" Midlights (not really a lowlight, lol): Pan Fried Scallion Crepes-a tad dry and not as flavorful Sponge cake-not too fluffy Pan Fried XO noodles-lacks crispness that we enjoy Overall, a nice place to enjoy dim sum. Parking can be challenging, but they have a sign saying it's okay to park in the Westlake Shopping lot (if you enjoy walking up a hill before you eat). Thanks!

Good Cantonese food, reasonable prices, clean restaurant, good service. Locals from neighbor and…read moreothers. Good variety on the menu, the food is nearly never cold.

Lately, I've been searching for the last remnants of delicious, no-frills, reasonably priced…read morerestaurants in the Bay Area. Well, look no further! Suily's dishes up fresh and tasty Chinese standards in a diner-like atmosphere. With a huge menu, you won't exhaust your options any time soon. I particularly like the fried fish filet with garlic sauce--it's crispy and satisfying without feeling overly heavy or greasy. You can also order industrial portions of their dishes in the form of party trays, which come in three sizes. Service is quick and courteous. It's not exactly the right choice for a romantic date night, but for a quick, satisfying meal that good on a budget, it's a keeper.

Best salt and pepper fish in the Bay, dare I say the whole world. That crispy saltiness savory bite…read morejust hits every-time

Very disappointing service. This was my first time ordering at Dung Wah Restaurant in Daly City. I…read moreordered my food at the counter and told them we wanted to dine in. The person at the counter rudely told me that I should have said that before ordering, even though he never asked whether the order was for dine-in or takeout 1mins after I prefer the foods, I also didn't see any sign explaining that customers need to specify this before ordering. Because of that, I was basically forced to take the food to go instead of eating there. While I was waiting, the same person kept telling me not to block the way and made me move from one side to another. I still don't understand why we couldn't simply wait on the right side. The whole experience made me feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Good customer service should include clearly explaining the ordering process, especially to a first-time customer, rather than speaking rudely to them. I hadn't even eaten the food yet, but based on the service alone, I don't plan to come back. Regardless how's the foods taste like

From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was absolutely…read moretop-notch. Our server Ansen and May was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and timed the courses perfectly. * The steamed fish was Cooked to absolute perfection, packed with vibrant flavors, and beautifully presented. Sweet and sour pork the flavor and freshness was absolutely amazing! Roast duck was a highlight to perfection!! Great place for a family dinner to events such was parties and events!

Dim Sum King is located inside a strip mall right across from Ranch 99. It offers authentic…read moreChinese dim sum, has a good selection of choices, and offers competitive prices. I like coming here because parking is easy and lines are not too bad. As you may know, getting dim sum in San Francisco can be a hassle with the long wait. Inside, the decor is above average and the restaurant is fairly large. Be sure to try a few more traditional dim sum options you may not find at some of the more "expensive" dim sum restaurants or those catered to different clientele including: steamed chicken feet with black bean sauce, sticky rice with chicken pork wrapped in lotus leaves, friend shrimp dumplings, steamed beef balls, and pan fried shrimp in tofu skin.

True to their name Spicy House, the spicy dishes are good. We had the green onion pancake $9, spicy…read morecabbage $13, pot stickers $7, dry fried wings $16, Szechuan spicy fish $20, dan dan noodle $12, cumeng pork ribs $17. The stand out dishes were the dry fried wings and the Szechuan spicy fish $20. The wings were crispy with a semi-sweet spicy sauce. The Szechuan spicy fish came in this oily stew. It was a numbing dish. Caused by peppercorns and chilis, this phenomenon is known as Szechuan numbness (málà) where your taste receptors get confused. Service was slow as the staff was busy with to-go and in house customers. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant was 80% full on a Friday night.

I slept on this spot for the longest and finally stopped by. Now I'm kicking myself in the butt for…read morewaiting so long... Came for a late lunch on a Saturday. The staff were really nice and helpful when it came to recommendations. They informed us that their version of the San Tung dried style chicken wings were very popular, but we weren't in the mood for San Tung wings. The male waiter even told me that he use to work at San Tungs for 13yrs, so I wonder if he brought the recipe over... Below is the spread and everything smacked! The Spread - Complimentary Veggie Egg Rolls, Minced Pork Basil Chow Fun, Szechuan Spicy Chicken Wings, & Crispy Garlic Pork Chops I def will be back to try other items!

After a dental appointment, we needed lunch. Mom wanted take-out but I want her to get out of the…read morehouse as much as possible. There were only two tables in use when we walked in. Another guest was waiting for their take-out order. One server working the front of the house. Service was minimal but efficient at the same time. She brought us everything we asked for immediately. The menu is fairly large, but we still managed to order variations of dishes not listed on the menu. Most Chinese restaurants will accommodate a guest request so long as they have the ingredients and they know how to compose the dish. How they work out the pricing may be something else. At the table immediately behind my mom, I heard the guest ordering a Hot & Sour Soup, add Won Ton. One of my favorite mash-ups! We ended up having a very nice conversation over lunch. Of course, we ordered the same soup and the price they charged was a reasonable $16.95. I've had some places try to charge me for two soups which I think is ridiculous. We also ordered a Seafood Chow Mein and a Chicken Dry Fried Chow Fun with Yau Chow Sum. All three dishes came out nice and hot. The flavors were on point very satisfying. I goofed and didn't a picture of the Chow Fun because it came out last and I was already tucking into my Chow Mein. Mom enjoyed it so we'll be back!

Got the broccoli beef with fried rice. The beef was nice and tender, and the broccoli and carrots…read morewere cooked perfectly and not too hard or too soft, just right. The fried rice was pretty basic, nothing crazy, but it did the job. The salt & pepper prawns were probably the biggest letdown. They were way too salty for me. I only ate about 3 of them before I had to stop. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious with plenty of seating. I also liked the paintings and artwork on the windows. Overall, decent food, but I'd definitely skip the salt & pepper prawns next time. Service was decent. They checked in at the beginning and end of the meal. I'd for sure come back to try some other dishes.

Last year, we saw that they were opening a restaurant in the Serramonte Mall. We decided to give it…read morea try but found out it's not open. So we went to this venue. For first timers, make sure you get a number if you didn't make reservations. We waited about 40 minutes on a Monday afternoon at 12:30 and it was packed. Koi pond was empty. Wish it was stocked. Once we sat down we told our server this is our first time and he explained how to order by using the menu. We had the Stir Fried Chow Mein $10, noodles were nicely cooked; Natural Bloom Ha Gow Sampler $14, my wife tried the red one and she said it was spicy but good; country Style Shrimp Dumplings $10, was nicely stuffed and delicious; Pan seared Juicy Pork Dumplings $13, was not my wife's favorite, bottom was a bit firm; Chinese broccoli with Oyster sauce $14, always my favorite and cooked perfectly and lastly, Deep Fried Crab Claws w Shrimp paste which was larger than other dim sum restaurants. Overall, we will be back for sure during our annual trip to the place we were born and raised, San Francisco

My parents wanted to have dim sum here after going to the Serramonte Farmers Market. I was…read morereluctant since we didn't have a resy (not sure why it says "Seated via Yelp Reservations"...)and it was a Saturday, but they really wanted to go. It ended up being a 1 hour wait, which was definitely not worth it. Our order: Tea: $2.00/person (香片 Jasmine Jade) +Tea pot was kept over a candle, so it stayed warm throughout our meal. -Tea bags, not loose leaf tea 濃香咖啡骨 Espresso Ribs: $13.80 +Bone-in riblets were succulent on the inside. +Thick glaze was full of coffee flavor -They were left too long in the fryer b/c they were dry on the outside 生煎灌湯包 Pan Seared Soup Filled Pork Buns (4 pcs): $12.80 +Thin skins encasing juicy pork fillings: Better execution than the XLB +Black & white sesame seeds added a fragrant toasty flavor. -Considering "pan seared" was in the name, the bottom was soft and not crispy. -Inconsistent quality: 1 of them had no soup, while the rest of them did 韭菜猪红 Pork Blood with Chives: $7.80 +Large portion +Pork blood was silky smooth and not chalky +Perfectly seasoned -Skimped on chives 鮮蝦腸粉 Shrimp Rice Roll: $9.80 +Shrimp were large and plump -Rice noodles were thin and gummy 六彩小籠包 Six Guys XLB (6 pcs): $13.80 Paprika & chicken, Red beet & beef, Spinach & kale, Squid ink & black truffle, Turmeric & crab roe, Regular & pork +Fillings were juicy. -The XLB at Koi Palace used to be AMAZING, so these were disappointing. They were deflated and lukewarm, which was a bad sign. Once we picked them up, they tore, so it seems like they're not made fresh anymore. In addition, even though the wrappers supposedly have different flavors, they weren't noticeable. 鹵水鴨舌 Soy Marinated Duck Tongue: $13.80 +Large portion +Marinated soy beans were cooked through and seasoned well -Salty Side notes: 1.) Hot water is $1.00/person 2.) Automatic 18% service charge 3.) Large lot w/free parking *Verdict: With its expansion, I think the quality of their dim sum has gone down.

So good as always! We came in craving our favorites - beef skewers were amazing, the spicy fried…read morerice had the perfect amount of heat, and I could honestly eat an order of the spicy wontons all by myself. We'll be back soon!

The staff here were very kind. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not live up to the…read moreservice. Things started okay as we ordered a few lamb skewers as an appetizer which were a little tough, but had a nice cumin and spicy flavor. However, the main course was the biggest disappointment. We ordered three noodle soups and beef chow mein, and they were all extremely bland. In particular, the two fish noodle soups tasted almost identical despite one supposedly having green peppercorn and the other having pickled vegetable. Both were very under-salted and had very little flavor. The chow mein was equally bland, and the noodles were also very mushy and overcooked. I have never found myself reaching for the soy sauce at restaurants, but I did this time, not that it helped much. Overall, the meal felt very unsatisfying. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong items (maybe we should have tried their signature dry pots?) but after this experience, I'm not keen to give this place a second chance.

We (18 of us) came here for a family dim sum lunch without reservations at 11am on a Saturday and…read morewas lucky enough to be seated at 2 large tables. They are located in a strip mall near several different food places, bakery, and a bowling alley. This is a solid dim sum place, with no frills and reasonable prices. You order off a printed menu that's in Chinese with tiny English subtitles. You can also order off their regular menu if you want to supplement the dim sum dishes. Their food is very good, and some dishes were excellent. The service was pretty quick, and before we knew it, all our dishes were out with almost no room on the lazy Susan. The standouts for me were: + Steamed custard buns (piggy buns) - I ordered these for the kiddies, but dang they are so good. The custard filling is so velvety, it's almost like pudding. I think I detected a hint of coconut too - yum. + Beef chow fun - this had a really good wok flavor and the noodles were less wide than most. The noodles didn't clump either, and the bean sprouts were still crispy. + Roasted pork belly - the skin was so crispy and the pork was juicy. We ordered most of the basic dishes like har gaw, sui mai, noodle rolls, turnip cake, stuffed eggplant, chicken feet, etc. and they were all above average. My only complaint is if you don't read Chinese, the menu is a little hard to navigate. The English subtitles are so small that if you're looking for something, you have to scan the front and back of the menu trying to find the item. I was looking for sticky rice in lotus leaf, but found sticky rice roll and thought it was the same thing. It wasn't. The sticky rice roll was not bad, but I found the rice drier than when it's in lotus leaf. We ordered a few things by mistake because the English subtitles were not that descriptive. Overall, a great alternative to more popular places like Koi Palace. The menu may not be as creative as Koi, but you don't have to deal with the lines and you still get great food.

Came to Tai Yuan for lunch on a Friday and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth everything went…read more We were a party of three and there was no wait--we were promptly seated and given a high chair. The dim sum menu was extensive, and they also had daily specials. Everything we ordered came out hot, fresh, and in a reasonable amount of time. One of the staff came around with a tray of baked goods immediately upon seated. We tried the BBQ Pork pastry, and it was flaky, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet and savory--definitely recommend that one. Overall, we enjoyed almost everything we ordered. The only miss for us was one of the fried fish dishes and the green onion mantou, which was just okay. Would we come back? Absolutely. The service was efficient, the portions generous, and the food solid. Great spot if you're looking for dim sum that delivers on quality without the usual weekend chaos.