Come to Golden Dim Sum for your yum cha and dim sum fix! They offer a large selection on their menu, so there's something for everyone whether you're craving classic favorites or looking to try something new. The taste definitely does not disappoint. The dishes come out flavorful, fresh, and satisfying, making it a great spot to gather with family and friends over a table full of dim sum. If you're looking for a place with plenty of options and delicious food, Golden Dim Sum is worth checking out! read more

Having a hard time trying to decide if this restaurant was "just fine" or "I didn't like it." I liked the beef flare noodles the most which I feel like isn't even a dim sum dish. Overall, I felt like the steamed food was over steamed or something. Ordered: - Ha Cao: every time I tried to remove it from the tray thing the insides would break free from the outside. - Chicken Feet: I strongly dislike how they cut their chicken feet into two halves. I really don't get the point because there's truly no benefit. It is an unnecessary step on the kitchen end. On the food consumer end, I felt like I was getting bone fragments from the central foot making it hard to eat and less enjoyable. In addition, I felt like the skin also didn't come off as easily as other chicken feet I've had. I usually can finish a serving chicken feet by myself but I was unable to this time. - BBQ pork bun: it was fine. could use a bit more filling in my opinion. - Steamed Rice Roll: slightly on the thicker end of what I usually like. Not sure if they do this for all table sizes but they do an automatic 18% tip on your bill. We were a table of 4. Order style, not cart pushing cart style. Overall had a decent sized menu. read more

I will NEVER go here again! Yesterday was the last straw. The servers acting like total RUDE BEACHES I can get over BUT the old man SMOKING A CIGARETTE IN THE KITCHEN AROUND ALL THE FOOD, absolutely NOOOO!! Food is inconsistent the salt and pepper shrimp was the WORST I have ever had and was expensive!! read more

Golden Dim Sum has an old-school vibe like it has been around for decades so I thought they'd have good dim sum. But I was in for a rude awakening. The restaurant is very outdated. While I don't mind outdated establishments because some of the best foods I've had are at hole-in-the-wall restaurants, Golden Dim Sum is far from that list. I wasn't a fan of anything we ordered. The only two dishes we managed to finish was the Steamed Shrimp Rice Roll and the Steamed Shrimp and Bean Leaves Dumpling. Our least favorite dish is the Salt and Pepper Capelin Fish. My mom and I took one bite and that was it. We couldn't even take a second bite. It was extremely fishy and salty and had an odd texture to it. The Pan Fried Taro Cake was very oily and had an odor to it. My mom usually enjoys the Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce dish but here, she only ate a few pieces and didn't even bother taking the rest home. I'm sure that in its heyday, the restaurant was bustling with customers and served delectable dishes. However, today not only was the food subpar but the customer service was equally disappointing. =/ read more

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It was our robotics team last day in Houston before we all flew back home. The restaurant was able to take our reservation for 55 people and accommodate us! They have pictures on the menu to also make it easy to order. Everything we ordered was delicious! read more

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The food here was alright. I like their pork and shrimp dumplings. The buns were OK on average. We didn't like their custard egg yolks. What I love here was their Polo custard buns. All other things were just OK Service was a bit handoff but not rude. They dropped off the food on the table; we ate. The waitstaff avoided interacting with us unless it was necessary But what I didn't expect is that they charged us, a party of 3, 18%tip on the receipt (not service charge). On the other hand, The credit card slip had the tip space blank. The waitress didn't say anything either. I didn't notice the 18% tip so I added another 18% on top. This would be the last time I visit Golden Dim Sum again. The food was just average but the automatic gratuity without informing customers was a bit much. read more

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We haven't been in this place in a while, The dim sum taste is still the same as i remember it. The bbq pork bun, shiu mai, steam shrimp dumpling, stuffed shrimp eggplant and the chicken feet is still as good as i remember it. The only disappointment for me is the pan fried turnip cake, it doesn't have much flavor and it wasn't fried well. The wonton egg noodle soup is good ass well. The service crew is good abd attentive. Welllbworthbthe visit. read more

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Golden Dim Sum is emblematic of Houston's dim sum scene as a whole: dated but relevant, small but mighty, limited yet abundant, and surprisingly average. Despite it the ratings falling in the latter and the recent shattering of their second Bellaire Blvd location, Golden has enjoyed a local following for years and I hope it continues for the foreseeable future. The outside doesn't look like much and gives no real indication how big the place really is. There are a number of large tables just perfect for big groups in a dimly lit setting, complete with a bustling wait staff and a very extensive picture menu. The latter is practically a visual glossary of dim sum and something I've not seen anywhere else in the city. Their format is like most places nowadays, which is a la carte. Worst case scenario for dim sum novices is to just point at the menu and let the magic happen. There weren't a ton of standouts, but I did appreciate how extensive their options are in addition to their portions. Personally, I was pleased with some of the rice rolls for the texture and thought some of the baos were hearty. Not much was memorable, save for the experience of eating there to begin with. It's a hunch, but I'm willing to bet a majority of the staff is part of the overseas Chinese-Vietnamese community. Much of the time I hear them interacting with everyone in multiple languages, all while running around and making things happen. If anything, this might be the most Houston thing of all. read more

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Golden Dim Sum is one of my family's go-to spots for dim sum in Bellaire, and we came to celebrate Father's Day, so you can imagine how hectic it was... I wouldn't say the service is terrible, but they can be somewhat hasty. However, if you consider that the restaurant sees hordes of customers coming in and out on weekends, I'd be on edge as well. Though we did have to flag down a worker today to remind them of the chicken feet we ordered. Also, for my party of 3, there was an automatic 18% gratuity, which is ridiculous since we served ourselves when packing leftovers. Anyway, the food is generally tasty, but as previous reviews have suggested, the quality is inconsistent across the board. Ordering some tea on the side helps cut through the oiliness. - Crispy Flounder (4/5): very crispy. Very fatty. Very delicious. But it's been about 10 hours, and I'm still burping from the oiliness, so not exactly the healthiest. I ordered it on a whim because I saw another table get it, and it gives me childhood memories. There are no significant complaints, but I wish it were a fillet because it was quite bony. - Eggplant with Garlic Sauce (3.75/5): Delicious, but gosh, was it oily. My parents enjoyed it a lot, though! I do prefer how other establishments would prepare it spicier, though. - Singapore Flat Rice Noodles (5/5): Hands down one of my favorite things to order at any dim sum/Chinese restaurant. I love the curry and charred taste. Such a staple, and I have to hold myself back from hogging the noodles to myself. - BBQ Pork Buns and Custard Buns (2.5/5): My mom pointed out how they tasted like something that was initially frozen and reheated to serve. It altered my opinion, so I will not be ordering again. - Other honorable dim sum mentions: Shrimp Rice Rolls, Crab Puffs, and Red Bean Sesame Balls (5/5) - My mom didn't like the chicken feet, but I thought it was fine. While it's not the best dim sum restaurant in Bellaire, I consider it a no-frills Chinatown classic and recommend anyone to try this place at least once! read more

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I was surprised they took reservations on father's day. Typical dimsum shops never take reservations. A bit hectic which is expected. Not the cleanest of places. Service was quick. Don't expect friendly service. Food was ok. I can't see myself coming back for the food. read more

Got dimsum - food average but good for dim sum cravings (favorite was shumai only) In order of what I liked to not enjoying - Shumai, pepper stuffed shrimp, deep fried glutinous pork puff, deep fried bean curd shrimp, steamed bean curd shrimp, shrimp Chang fen, steamed dry scallop bean leaves dumpling, pan fried taro cake Prefer ocean palace Service - classic Chinese restaurant Ambiance - dim sum vibes read more

Paid a visit after a volunteer event with a group of almost 20 patrons. It was noon-1pm on a Saturday and we were seated quickly with many other tables still open. We split our group among 2 big tables that could seat 10 people although one of our tables was almost right up against the wall with very little room for anyone who sat on that side. Food was pretty decent in flavor. I would say the classic dim sum items were at the level I would expect from a restaurant but nothing mind blowing. The soup dumpling was a lackluster as it stuck to the bottom and there were no soup spoons to contain any of the soup. Chicken feet were decent - flavorful but not melt in your mouth. Egg tart was very hot and fresh, but lacked in flavor in comparison to a bakery like 85 Degree. Chow fun and salt and pepper pork were highlights. Service was a hit or miss. One table was able to order quickly, but the waitresses were no where near us when the second table was ready to order. Took several minutes to flag a worker down, but later when we wanted to add a dish, the server was quick to put it in. The restaurant is definitely older and the decor, tables, and chairs show the age. All in all, to be able to accommodate our large group and feed us in a timely manner, the experience was not bad at all. read more

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We loved everything we ordered! Short turn around time, fast, fresh and delicious. Check out photos below! read more

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Tucked away in a pocket on west Bellaire Blvd, this restaurant doesn't have a grand appearance like Ocean's Palace or Kim Son Buffet but it holds its own in terms of Cantonese food. However, the food comes with a caveat: make sure to get the right dishes. My group consisted of 10 people total so we ordered a garden variety of options from the menu. Several of them tasted delicious, but it was roughly 60% hit and 40% miss. I don't remember a lot of the names since we ordered so much, but a couple of personal recommendations: Dry Beef Noodle Chow Fun - my favorite at this visit. A staple of Cantonese cuisine, and a crowd pleaser. 5/5 Salt and Pepper Pork - I'm usually a sucker for this dish but the taste was not consistent on 2 separate orders. One tasted great, the other had too much fat and barely any meat. 3.5/5 Egg Tart - great way to finish the meal, but make sure to give it some time to cool off. Otherwise, by the time you reach the custard, you'll realize that it's piping hot and have to choose between quickly eating it without enjoyment or leaving a soggy half-finished custard on the plate. 4/5 The interior contains older/traditional features of lavish Chinese styles including chandeliers and round spinning tables. Although I wasn't checking my watch, the food turnaround time felt acceptable. Due to the place being packed when I went on a Saturday afternoon, waiters did not come around often and required being politely flagged down to order a second round of food. I'm willing to return for a large gathering, but will definitely be checking the recommendations of previous reviews instead of ordering from the menu on a whim. read more

We came off a cruise ship and were looking for Dim Sum. We were coming through Houston at 9 am on a Saturday and found Golden Dim Sum on Bellaire opening at 9! Lucky us we were the first customers there but then it quickly filled up. We ordered all of our favorites and they were delivered hot and fresh. Everything was really delicious and service was honestly the best we've ever had for dim sum. We always preferred cart service but this place is menu only with photos for each dish and we enjoyed having all of our dishes come out as they were ready. We took home a lot of leftovers and they gave us ice tea to go. I don't understand the lower reviews. This place is great. Not pretentious just great dim sum. read more

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My family and I have always had a wonderful experience here. Staff is friendly and very attentive. We did go during the week so there were plenty of tables but normally they do get very busy and parking can be hectic. Food came out fresh and hot, very delicious and always on point. Our go to spot in bellaire when we're in the area. They do have a second location near the Hmart as well. Come show your support if you're in the area. read more

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The egg tart was good but that was it. The meat in the siu mai had a strange smell, to the point that we didn't eat it. The bbq pork pastries were soft and not crispy as it should be. The sticky rice was mushy. The meat in the xiao long bao was mushy and didn't taste good. The shrimp dumpling tasted decent but the wrap came off easily. The fried turnip cake was soft, mushy and broke apart when we try to pick it up to eat. The place is medium size with old furnishing. Parking available in the plaza read more

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‼‼disclaimer‼‼ this is illegal tipping and does not abide to texas regulations on commercial services. ‼there was no notice ahead of time of these "service charged", no-one tells you‼ always check your receipt if they added tip because they will expect u to add more. came to this place just with my partner. the food quality went down hill. dont get the wonton soup its just water with salt and pepper. our tab was $117 and found out before i put the tip;they already added 18% gratuity. they tried to hide it by covering it with copy receipt. don't go here you will get scam. read more

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Was able to be seated immediately before Noon on a Saturday! Their menu comes with pictures for all items so don't worry if you forgot the name of a dish. The dim sum we ordered was overall OK -- some items were really good (like their Shumai) and others had been made earlier so weren't the freshest. Their Beef Chow Fun was 20/10!! read more

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Service 3/10 Food 7/10 Food was to be expected as a dim sum place; was nice and prepared quite quickly. Service is as every Asian place that has decent food; subpar. There's a forced "gratuity" of 18% no matter the party size. read more

I had zero expectations when I entered Golden Dim Sum. After shopping at Linda's Tropical Fruits, I felt hungry because it was my lunchtime. I was gonna get chow fun as my lunch. But since it's a dim sum restaurant, I ordered few items to validate my presence. The service was actually better most other reviewers. But the food quality was subpar. Sorry, you don't put parsley in cilantro dish. I know it's not their fault but blame it on the grocery store. Boohoo. It's kitchen's failure not to catch it. Shanghai dumplings were not supposed fall apart as I picked up with my chopsticks. There was no soup spoon for me to catch the soup. So, the little bit of soup went all over the place. Custard egg yolk bun were flat and not fresh. They seem to be sitting in either warmer or refrigerator until customers order. Malay Sponge Cake was somewhat delightful. Not as sweet as most other dim sum restaurants. But it was ok freshness. Overall, I wouldn't want to feature Golden Dim Sum in my Chinatown Crawl events. The cleanliness and ambiance were below my standards. read more

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Shrimp steamed dumplings are my favorite. I can eat alone or with family. Service is always good and food is amazing. read more

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Favorite dim sum in Houston. Food and service top notch. Anything is good. Interior is awesome - well local awesome. But love it as well. read more

My sister-in-law suggested we come here while we were in Houston for a visit. She raved about how delicious their dim sum is, so I had to give it a try. The place was pretty packed when we visited that Sunday. We were seated pretty quickly. This is not your typical push cart type of dim sum restaurant. Everything is made to order. The dim sum dishes were pretty good, but not the best I've had. Nothing really stood out to me - just your average dim sum place IMO. But what DID stand out to me was our server! She was so sweet and fast. She even boxed up our leftovers. What?!? I was shocked at how she kept her composure even though it was very hectic in there. I wish I remembered her name, but I'm Dory lol. Golden Dim Sum deserves 3 stars, but because of the service they deserve one more star! Go give them a try! Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 read more

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Came here about 2 months ago and had the food was no longer the same. The basic Har gao dish falls apart and doesn't even hold its shape. Same goes for other items.... Decided to give them another try today. The same basic items didn't taste as good as before and same thing didn't hold it's shape. I'm writing out of kindness as I would like them to improve and stay in business. If they can't make the most basic dim sum plates you can kiss this place good bye and I wouldn't want that. Please be better. Thank you. read more

normal food, ok drinks, service good, ambiance is not that good.. also under the table is not clean, there r some small white particles

This place is an all round solid dimsum place with great prices, good value, and yummy dishes. A must try is the beef flat rice noodles! This is a favorite dish amongst my family - and our favorite in Houston! The place itself is a no frills type of place that I don't think it's changed in the past decade that I've been to it. The service is quick and there for your needs too. Overall - the ambiance might not be the best but the value is! read more

Hole in the wall place for decent dim sum. Most honest staff! Left my purse here by accident, thought I lost it. Owner went above and beyond and called my bank using my credit card inside the purse to contact me; went back to retrieve it with everything still there including my ID, cash, CCs, the whole nine! Thank you so much Wayne! read more

Mandatory 18% tip for orders $60 and over. The service was terrible. After they take your order they try to avoid you. Please go buy all your favorite dim sum at the Asian market. They have all your favorites and it's very easy to steam it yourself. We come for the ambience and the service, not for surprise bills. They just left me the check and no one would come pick up my credit card so I could pay it. I walked up to the front and they said something in cantonese that I was trying to leave, and that's when they picked up the check. read more

This is our go to after Kim son across the street stopped serving dim sum. It's so good and service is always good and quick. They have lots of options and something for everyone. Very casual, family friendly place. read more

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Ah--good dim sum will satisfy me to no end but you have to go to Houston to reach good. The dim sum at Golden qualifies as good but on this day--the Wednesday before Thanksgiving there was no cart service---you order off a menu and they bring it out to the table and as such not the entire dim sum experience I desire. Oreseri g from the menu without carts decreases the likelihood of impulse selections. As such we ordered the usual and customary har gow and sui mai as well as other staples I do not know the name. Flavor was good on most--nothing outstanding but nothing bad either. I have no issues about returning here in the future. read more

This restaurant seems to get a bad rep for cleanliness and service, but I really enjoy the food here! Yes the restaurant is a bit dated, and yes sometimes you have to wave to get the server's attention, but honestly the dim sum is really good. This is in my category of "hole in the wall" Chinese restaurant with questionable service but really good food. In top of their wide selection of dim sum, they have pictures on the wall of all the a la carte dishes you can order. Try the black bean clams, steamed chicken, steamed pork ribs, egg custard Overall it's a great choice if you want dim sum that opens early, give this place a try! read more

Overall, a solid Cantonese dim sum restaurant. I cannot comment on main dishes, though, it seem pretty popular for Asian family style lunch/dinner. Upon arrival, it reminded me of any OG Chinese restaurant. Pretty clean for how long it's been around. Staffs are as good as it can get at an OG Asian restaurant - friendly but don't expect 5 star service. You get what you get and if you need them, flag them down. Luckily for me, this is my norms but lots of different ethnicity come to dine in for their main dishes and dim sum so don't be afraid! They will help you on what dishes to try if it's your first time here. The crab claws seem dry and small upon arriving to my table. However, looks are deceiving and I will gladly get it again. It's tasteful with lots of shrimp paste and, crispy on the outside and not drying at all. Ha gow (shrimp dumpling) and their shrimp & pork shiu mai are a must if you come here for dim sum. Do NOT skip out on it! For once, I finally found a dim sum restaurant that has shrimp and ginger in their ha gow like at a typical Cantonese dim sum restaurant. Shrimp & pork shiu mai seem to be missing something but you get a lot of meat and overall not bad for the pricing. Steamed shrimp rice roll was a bit disappointing. The rice roll was nice and thick yet chewy like what a Cantonese rice roll should be but they could have throw in an extra shrimp or two per roll. Still, not bad. Chicken claw with oyster sauce tasted exactly how it should be. BBQ pork bun, surprisingly were a disappointment and I rarely get disappointed over my favorite steamed BBQ pork bun (or bao). It tasted a tad old, too salty, and the bao was a bit dry. Weird. Could be the day... Deep fried red bean balls are okay. Oily but I expected that. Chewy but not that glutinous rice chewy dough I was expecting with the crisp on the outside. Red bean filling was a bit disappointing but not bad. Would I get it again? Only if I'm craving for it but personally, I would skip next time. Something with the texture that's not up to par. Pricing are not bad. Decent for the time we're currently in and decent for the type of restaurant. Great for couples, single, or a big family/friend group. Dress code is casual and they take credit cards/cash. Plenty of parking spaces, shared with H-mart and many other restaurants. Menus are posted on the glass by the door if you're curious. More like a 4-4.5 star to me but you know what? You can't please everyone so 5 star it is! read more

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It is an authentic dim sum restaurant. The price is reasonable, food is great. The service is ok. Really like the crunchy Liusha Bao read more

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The one place I take my friends to every time we visit houston. Unmatched dimsum. Service is fast, menu is big, and it is always a packed atmosphere. You know you're at an authentic dimsum spot when it's super loud and packed. Every dish was delicious, no complaints! See you next time i'm in houston! read more

I came in here with my American friend, hopefully trying to open them up to trying dimsum and more Chinese cuisine. Unfortunately, this was not the right place to demonstrate Chinese hospitality. Despite coming in during slow hours and there being plenty of waitstaff, very few wanted to actually engage with us. It was so difficult to wave over a waitress to put in orders, despite two of them talking with another family. There was very little interaction between us, and the waitress seemed eager to leave us. Interior was relatively dull as well, quiet, but well lit. I feel like it needs more atmosphere, personally. As for the food, I must say, everything was alright for the most part. Some dishes came out a little cold, or room temperature, which was a little off putting for me. As for the salt and pepper squid, I was not expecting it to be beer-battered, as many other Chinese restaurants cook it differently. As I am Chinese myself, I can't say for certain if that's a different style or if it is just to make it appear larger and add more dough. Overall, I was a little disappointed with the service and was hoping that the food would be a little more true to my tastebuds, since it was true to the dim-sum price. I think I'll try another place next time. read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekend, and it was crowded. My waiting time was about 10mins, which was decent. Service was good, and fast. They have a good variety of dim sum, rice, and noodles menus. My party had the steamed shrimp dumpling, pork sticky rice, steamed egg custard bun with egg yolk, Chinese sausage bun roll, fried bean curd skin roll, deep fried red bean ball, baked bbq pork bun, egg custard, steamed shrimp, and steamed beef rice rolls, fried egg noodle with soy sauce, and flat rice noodle with chicken. The steamed shrimp dumpling had very thin skin which was delicious. The pork sticky rice had the right texture and taste. The egg custard bun with egg yolk was not runny which was a let down. The Chinese sausage bun roll had a very fluffy bun and the texture contrast with the Chinese sausage was good. The red bean ball was very crispy but too little red bean filling. The baked bbq pork bun was delicious. Love the filling inside. The egg custard had crispy tart shell but the custard was tasteless. The rice rolls were not thin and the filling was insufficient. The noodle dishes were ok. Some dishes were worth coming back for. But this is not the place to mingle on weekends during peak hours. My voice was drowned in a sea of noises. read more

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My guests chose to come here for dim sum. The dim-sum dishes were just OK. The staff members were friendly and attentive. The most negative thing in this experience was the unannounced automatic 18% gratuity added to the bill. In US restaurants, this is not a common practice with a small party (we only had three people dining that time). Since I was entertaining friends and busily talking, I did not check carefully enough and added another high amount for tips. Altogether, I severely overpaid. This practice of this restaurant is VERY VERY CUNNING. Since I did not know which restaurant my friends had chosen ahead of time, i did not have a chance to check reviews first. It seems other customers also complained about this. This restaurant has taught me a lesson and I am not returning to this place again in my life, no matter what my friends prefer in the future. I will never forget this experience. If this is the way they want their customers to remember this restaurant, they have succeeded. read more

Stop going there for over 6 months now because of dirtiest restroom n just imagine inside the kitchen!!! Also family of 4 got charged 20% tips for what? Rude service also read more

Solid dim sum spot - definitely a repeat. Rating from best to less best: (1) rice roll with XO sauce - love rice rolls, but the mixture of shallots, green onion and spice on top of this shrimp rice roll was the best (2) steamed shrimp dumpling - delicious har gow. Get this at every dim sum spot, and this one was top notch (3) flat rice noodles with beef and veggies - delicious larger dish and a crowd pleaser with my kids (4) steamed rice rolls - generally my favorite of the dim sum selection, but the sauce on top wasn't as good as Fung's or Ocean Palace - good, would order again, but not the best Not favorites from my order... (5) pan fried turnip cake - I am disappointed when these aren't crispy and are more gelatinous and chewy. (6) deep fried bitter melon ball - these were ok, but not at all what I expected. I was expecting savory and this was mostly sweet like a the fried sesame balls with red bean. They were good, but not what I expected The shrimp dishes here were the most delicious. So I would definitely try more of those - stuffed shrimp eggplant maybe. The fried rice also looked tasty. There was also a different bitter melon dish that was fried, which looked appetizing. read more