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Grand Dynasty

3.6 (599 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Anne C.

We had an amazing experience. This place is huge, beautifully decorated, clean bathrooms, attendants and security visible throughout. So many private rooms to choose from with varying sizes. Reserved special birthday party in one of their rooms with amazing banquet style menu. Every dish was delicious and the servers were super attentive and responsive. Haven't eaten in the main dining room but perhaps that's where some of the lower reviewers had poorer experiences? Anyway, we had a wonderful time and would absolutely come back here. Had to go to the airport straight from lunch and they checked my bag which was all smooth and had no issues.

Nancy N.

Came here last night for a Chinese wedding banquet. We were seated in the ballroom near the back of the restaurant. The restaurant is very big and nicely decorated. Another huge wedding was going on in the main ballroom so it was a bit noisy and crowded. The food was standard Chinese wedding banquet food. Some dishes were better than others. I liked the appetizer dish, lobster with clear noodles, stir-fried beef and shrimp, the soup, abalone with mushroom, vegetables and noodles. The Peking duck and fish weren't very good last night. The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza that has Safeway and some other stores. From the outside, the restaurant doesn't look too grand. But, once you are inside, it's very nice. Parking can be tight. Service was standard. Not too bad. Overall, a decent meal for a wedding!

Cristal C.

Stopped by Grand Dynasty for dim sum and had a really enjoyable meal. The dim sum was fresh, tasty, and had a good variety to choose from. One thing I really appreciated was that the prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. The service was friendly and efficient. Even though the restaurant was busy, the staff kept things moving, and we never had trouble getting their attention when we needed something. The restaurant has a spacious, clean, and lively atmosphere that makes it a great place to enjoy a weekend dim sum brunch with family or friends. Overall, it was a great experience with good food, good service, and a welcoming ambiance. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

Megan C.

Grand Dynasty has been my go to spot for the last few years, I was usually not a dim sum fan growing up, as I was so accustomed to the one at Grand Century mall called "Dynasty Seafood" because of that I was never really craving or into wanting dim sum, but I do enjoy the dinner menu's usually when there is an event of sort with the crab soup and the duck with bao. So as covid hit, dim sum places stopped using carts to hand out food, and when I heard Grand Dynasty was still using carts for the food I was so excited to try out. Every food item is HOT and FRESH, everything is always so delicious, from the siu mai, pork footbal, fried taro ball, crispy shrimp balls, everything!!! Their space is huge, but to not be underestimated that they do get packed, so go right at opening or before they close mid day. They slowly went from having their own number system for waiting in line, to now using yelp as a waitlist. Staff is always great, but it is hard to wave them down, as I often get confused between who can take my check, who can I ask for sauce or water, etc...

All the dim sum basics - sticky rice, sui mai, har gow, custard buns, chow fun, spare ribs
Alice C.

We come here for dim sum whenever I'm back in my hometown. My kids request it because they know they will get consistent and tasty dim sum every time. On top of that, the restaurant is huge and service is always attentive. We have never had a bad meal here. Sui mai and har gow are juicy and plump, all the other staples are solid as well. My nephews woofed down at least 5-6 sui mai each, the love it there!

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Michael C.

I think this is the 2nd or 3rd location in the South Bay... I'm not certain. Their website is not functional as of this review. I'm presuming this place is related to the one in Milpitas. Everything looks the same or extremely similar inside; form the entrance, to the giant screen on the back wall to the fish tanks with live seafood and the private dining rooms. I usually go to the Milpitas location with my extended family for big dinner celebrations. This year we had a bit of a change. I think this location was chosen probably because the Milpitas one was full. This is a new location, I didn't even know this place was open until I was told to come here for dinner. I reckon not a lot of people are aware... This location was empty compared to the Milpitas one, it wasn't even a 1/3 full when we came on a Friday evening! The parking lot was still jam packed, and parking was a bit of a challenge. It's not the biggest or parking lots. Although I believe this is the same chain, I found the food to be much better at this location. I didn't feel lethargic and sleepy right after I ate, I also felt everything tasted better as well. I can't stand some of the dishes at the Milpitas location. They taste off to me. My family members seem to agree or have the same consensus as well. I'd rather return to this location for future events...

Linh L.

Fine dining, Chinese style. The exterior of the building is unassuming, you would not guess the beauty and atmosphere and experience that awaits you on the inside! This is our family's new celebration restaurant. You know, the place you go to when out of town guests come and you want to treat them. The place you go to to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. The first time we came was for dim sum, which was soo good! I like that they still do carts and you get to experience the steam that tells you it's fresh. The interior design is beautiful, refined elegances, with marble flooring, chandeliers above, bright lighting, big screens where appropriate, numerous private rooms and details even in the bathrooms. It is a banqueting venue with ample space for weddings and large events. Our family particularly love their large round tables that can accommodate up to 12, as sometimes it's hard to eat all together at 1 table. When we were there for Chinese New Year celebration, they had a special menu with different selections to choose from. There was also a large party going on, where they were able to partition off the main space for privacy. Also there was a Tesla test driving promotion out front. Definitely good business to partner with other services like that, knowing their clientele. Overall, highly recommend this beautiful restaurant. Of course, it is on the high end of dining experiences, but for special occasions, I think it's worth it.

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Helen C.

Revisited Grand Dynasty and they are still solid option for push cart dim sum. I do think the quality is a little less consistent than when they first opened, but the food is still generally good, service is attentive, and parking is easy with a huge shared lot. Went on a Sunday before 11 AM and the restaurant was fairly empty, but by the time we left just before noon, there was a fairly long queue out the door. The crystal dumpling skin (the kind on the har gow or scallop shrimp dumplings) were unfortunately much thicker this time around and a bit overcooked, which made them a mushy and not very structurally sound with the fillings falling out. The fried items (fried glutinous dumplings and crispy taro puffs) were actually delightfully fresh and not greasy at all. Chicken feet and egg tarts are always a solid option here as well. TLDR; not the kind of dim sum that will blow your socks off, but it's a classic neighborhood spot that's still a great option.

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Anna C.

Very grand, very nice. Some hits, some misses. Spareribs and chicken feet were surprisingly bland, and the XO rice rolls were super salty. The $17 green beans were surprisingly skimpy. Overall, nothing was standout amazing, but nothing was bad. Just your average dim sum in a beautiful renovated setting.

!! sand/dirt seen in vegetables !!
Phoebe S.

had dinner here on 8/15/26 and ordered 4 dishes (海鮮豆腐堡,避風塘一字骨,紅酒芥末牛肉粒,蒜炒大豆苗), which were all fine and good except for the garlic stir-fried snow pea shoots. it seemed that the vegetables weren't washed properly, as the dish was full of sand/dirt (see picture). realized something was wrong when the first bite was abnormally crunchy. we made the complaint to a waitress and asked her to report it to her manager, but she only went to the kitchen and came back with the excuse of how "it was very busy today, so the kitchen didn't rinse the vegetables long enough before stir-frying it." the lack of apology + rush to clear our table as quickly as possible soon after lowkey pmo since i wasn't even done eating my food lmao. despite all of this + a mandatory 18% tip on top of our bill? frankly a ridiculous way to handle a mistake. won't be returning.

Carolyn P.

A spacious and beautiful restaurant with classic family style dishes. This was my first time at this restaurant and we ordered a bunch of our favorite dishes that we have ordered from other Chinese restaurants. The service was quick and attentive and they even gave us extra to go boxes for the birthday cake we brought (so that everyone could take home a piece). Favorite dishes were the Peking duck, fried lobster, and honey walnut prawns!

Jonathan C.

The food was decent, but there was no service at all. We came around 1115am on Sat and got seated quickly within 5 mins. However, It took a while to get our waitress to come and order food. We kept waving at them, but all of them just kept saying we gotta get this other person, basically just pointing at each other 4-5 times. The carts also didnt come very often and not sure if it was because we were seated near the side. They also automatically added 18% to the bill without saying anything about it, which was annoying since there was no service at all. Overall, it was a meh experience, will try other places before coming back

Perfect Match (banquet menu, wedding)
Therese A.

First and foremost, Esmond, the event manager, was amazing to work with. Before we went to Grand Dynasty, I read a lot of reviews for Grand Dynasty specifically for weddings, and the positive feedback about Esmond was 100% true. We felt so taken care of and each time we showed up to Grand Dynasty regarding questions during the wedding preparation, Esmond was present, patient, and always pleasant to work with. We did not feel pressured in any way to make any specific decisions. Weddings are incredibly chaotic. In fact, we forgot to even taste our cake after cutting it because we were behind schedule and had to move along in our program. Though the cake was not cut and served to guests, which was supposed to be done (cake cut fee per table), but luckily we saw family the next day that we could share and distribute the cake to. That would be my only concern to have wasted the wedding cake because it wasn't served. But we could have also communicated if we had remembered. Things happen, but regardless we had a wonderful experience. We chose Grand Dynasty specifically because of the large screen, which we incorporated as a backdrop. We worked with another company called TDE Weddings for decorations, but the restaurant itself already has beautiful lighting, chandeliers, red and gold accents which we incorporated into our theme. They also had a small bridal closet for dress changes where we were able to store our reception items/wedding favors/name cards/seating chart. We were also able to drop it off the day before so there was no need to worry about it on the wedding day. We did choose to book the full banquet hall. Logistics-wise for set-up, we chose to section off the first third for the restaurant with a wall partition which worked perfectly to make the bar area a cocktail area. Our guests loved the dim sum which we ordered as appetizers before the main course, which was incredibly bountiful. Genuinely, our guests kept talking about how good the food was (we decided to go with the Perfect Match banquet menu). Also, we were eating our leftovers days after and it was delicious. We were able to use the screen for personalized slideshows and have a wedding that felt like the most perfect representation of us. It has been over a week since our wedding and we have no regrets. It is definitely one of the most memorable evenings because our guests enjoyed every bit of it but also because we enjoyed every bit of it. Wherever and however you choose to have your wedding, don't forget to have fun! I highly recommend Grand Dynasty and I would most definitely plan future events (not just weddings) here!

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the spacious, elegant atmosphere and say it is well-suited for large groups. The menu offers a wide selection.

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Food was good but price was a bit high compared to other classic Chinese restaurants . Would come back for special occasions

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Great food with an extensive menu, wonderful service and interior that is quite memorable!

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As of this writing (12/30/24) do they serve dim sum on carts? If so, is it for lunch or dinner or both? Thx

Dim Sum is only lunch time. And Cart is only weekend.

Can you bring your own cake to be served?

You have to ask them.

What hours do they serve dim sum?

Lunchtime; so from open to about 2 or 3 pm

Can I order off the normal menu for dinner this weekend or do I have to order off the Chinese New Year menus?

Do they serve dim sum with a cart on weekend brunch?

YES!

Is this the same Dynasty that was in Valco?

Yes, now expanded and a much nicer ballroom facility!

Do you serve dim sum at night?

They have very limited dim sum dishes available during dinner service: har gaw, siu mai. You can ask them when you place your order. The dinner portion is 6 pieces per order.

What is the parking situation?

no problem, plenty of parking, large lot

Is it same as Dynasty in Vietnam town?

Definitely not

Are the dim sum items available at dinner times?

Dim sum is not available at dinner time.

Do you guys host rehearsal dinners?

They have the space and private rooms for rehearsals, but when I went there it was considered to be a 'soft opening' so they are still working out their kinks. Service was slow but the food was very good.

Is it related to the original Dynasty in Cupertino?

Yes it is the replacement.

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