We went with some friends for dim sum. I thought the dim sum was very Americanized and a little on the pricey side. The food was good but not great which is what I would have expected for the price. I do recommend the Peking duck but I found the pork bun a little dry. The restaurant does have a nice ambiance and decor. read more

Been coming here since they opened. The food has always been great. The pork buns and harmony beef are marvelous.

This is for a takeout review. I must say the food is actually pretty good and would have given 4 stars but the low rating is for their takeout policy of not offering tap water if you want to eat outside on one of their tables. When asked the boys upfront (who do a great job) told me they don't offer tap water (probably instructed from their boss) and pointed to the back refridgerator to pay for a $3 bottled water. Every take out place that offers seating that I know of offers some sort of tap water. How hard would it be to have a pitcher with a few plastic cups for anybody that wants it. To me it was a really cheap move. I work for a large local company that gives Harmony alot of business and this really disappointed me. Hopefully they will change their policy as this will keep me away for awhile...until I can't control myself and have to give in. read more

Splendid. Great cheerful staff, traditional and imaginative dishes, and a comfortable dining room. Norman (owner) makes sure everyone has a great meal. Needs a shout out for dim sum. Don't expect fortune cookies. They don't do 'em. Oh, and the instant takeout is a lifesaver. read more

A consistently good meal. We've don't both take out and eat in. Take out is easy and fast. Best (might be only) place for dim sum in marin.

Maybe my time spent living near the Richmond District, where good, cheap Chinese food is abundant, is fading from my memory. Maybe Harmony has adjusted to the times or has tweaked it's menu. Whatever it is, I am becoming a fan. The portions are still on the skinny side (the tiny plate of chow mien still bugs me) and the prices are a bit high, but the food is very tasty. The quality of the ingredients shines through. The Kung Pao pork was savory with some heat. The asparagus was perfectly cooked. The Imperial Pot Stickers had a great ginger kick and no greasy aftertaste. Harmony's signature beef is a definite must have. The interior is warm and I love the open kitchen. It is great to see the action and I think it helps keep the staff on their best sanitary behavior. Even the bathroom was spotless. Try and find that on Clement street! read more

Very high quality ingredients (lots of organic/sustainable/local) and more sophisticated prep/presentation than most other Chinese restaurants (which often seem to be more focused on cutting costs/corners than quality of ingredients/sustainability/the environment). To me, totally worth paying the somewhat higher prices, as someone who personally tends to buy only chemical-free scallops, sustainable prawns, etc. at the market, I totally understand why Harmony's prices are above "average" - the best stuff isn't cheap! And of course, it's Marin pricing, not Berkeley... :) I find the taste of the dishes to be refreshingly more subtle than other Chinese places, which allows the quality of the ingredients to shine through (vs. many other restaurants that disguise their lower quality ingredients w/ lots of sauce/garlic/chili/salt/etc.). I also like how they use ingredients that are in season (e.g, persimmons, green garlic, etc.). Some Yelpers think the dishes need more "seasoning", but only in one instance (of the 8+ dishes we had) did I find that to be the case. BTW/FWIW, I'm Chinese and a"foodie" who cooks mostly Asian cuisine at home, so I think I have a pretty developed palate. I like how they offer the more traditional fare, but also have a number of innovative dishes based on the season or availability of ingredients The other night, some of the dishes we had included: Seared scallops w/ beets and persimmons - huge, flavorful scallops (chemical-free of course), nicely complimented by the beets and persimmons Pea pods with kale - so good and way better than I've been able to make at home! The simple prep allowed us to enjoy the actual taste of the pea pods and kale. Corn (seasonal) stir-fried with mushrooms (shiitake and one other type) - again, minimalist prep with lots of flavor. Steamed Shanghai Dumplings (xiao long bao) - we found the skin to be a little too thick (not as thick as many of the Cantonese restaurants that have added XLB to their menus, but lack the expertise to execute properly; but could be thinner like the best Shanghainese restaurants). This is the one dish that I thought could use more seasoning in the filling. I do like the version at Yank Sing (yes, it's a Cantonese place, but they do it well) and some Shanghainese places more. Filet mignon with spinach and garlic - tender beef (medium rare), whole browned garlic clovers and baby spinach leaves in a well-balanced sauce (not gloppy and over-done like the similar steak cube dishes at other restaurants). Egg custard tart - came out warm from the oven, with a tasty flaky crust that isn't the grease-pit stuff typical of most dim sum places. Don't get me wrong, I do also enjoy the hole-in-the-wall dives once in awhile (the ones that use lots of chilies/garlic), but I've found that lately I'm more particular about the quality of the food/ingredients (when shopping for groceries, we are often willing to pay more for the best stuff b/c it tastes better and is better for the environment, etc.) - therefore, I applaud Harmony for its attention to quality of ingredients and not ladling on the heavy sauces that would drown out the taste of those ingredients (aka a total waste!). Worth the extra price of admission! read more

The whole family loves this restaurant. No greasy Chinese food here -- everything tastes great and healthy. The dim sum is to die for. We have been to this restaurant many, many times, and we've never been disappointed. My daughter even selected to have her high school graduation dinner here. The take-out counter is a nice, more affordable option if price is an issue. read more

Been here a few times. Thought the food was tasty, albeit overpriced--but not beyond expectations for a Marin restaurant. But the last time I got bad food poisoning. That'll do it. Never going back again. read more

Take out. Have been patronizing this restaurant for years. They have delightful food, however not cheap. Not even close. The average family would go broke. Twenty dollars a pound for Harmony Beef and Signature Chicken. Which brings me to my biggest beef. The waitstaff. Several times over the past few years I have encountered the same issue. I have written to the proprietor, about properly training his staff, and still, here it is again: They sell food by the pound, they have a scale... Yet when I say, " I would like a half pound of the Signature Chicken", the waitperson throws some in a box, shows it to me, and asks, "Is that good?" (Is that a half pound?) Tonight was priceless. The young man that waited on me, put a bunch of chicken in the box, and closed it up. The cashier weighed, and rang it up. He asked, "Is that enough? Or do you want more?" I asked, "How much does it weigh?" "Point three-nine." So I tell him I would like more please. I also tell him there is a scale right in front of me, and that I don't understand the problem with ordering A Half Pound. Meantime the cashier has already printed my receipt and has the pen in her hand by the time he delivers the second box of chicken... So of course we must do the cashier chit all over again. Then he says, "you should take a look at how much that is, it would help in the future next time you come in, if we know how much you want..." Oh yes, he did! Really. Well darn. I have completely failed to serve the waitstaff at Harmony Take Out. It's all my fault, I was not crystal clear about how much food I wanted. Oh, and I goofed even further. I gave them a tip. If it were not for this attitude I would have given them five stars. But instead I've decided, no tip if they don't weigh the box. read more

The first time I went to this restaurant was awful! The sauce on the "specialty" chicken tasted jarred...think of gloppy hoisin sauce. The chicken slices were dry and tasteless as well. The corn dumplings were a huge disappointment; the wrappers were gummy and the filling was flavorless. Sadly the service wasn't much better. The dishes came flying out of the kitchen one after the other and were room temperature at best. The entire experience was underwhelming! We recently went to an event which was catered by Harmony...the food was awful! The dim sum bland and completely forgettable!! I will not be back. There are too many great restaurants nearby to waste a meal on mediocre food! read more

Came back here with a large group of people. Only because it was a friends birthday party. Ao it wasn't my choice to come back. As usual, over priced and tiny portions. Way too greasy and some dishes were bland in flavor. Save yourself the trouble and choose a different place to eat. So I mention too greasy? WAY too greasy. Pretty sure this green certified restaurant is using bad oils , i.e. Soybean oil , corn oil, vegetable oil, canola oil. I have a stomach ache now. I repeat: this food here was super duper oily. I feel gross. read more

One can taste the quality of their ingredients, as well as the price tag. It's not terrible, but definitely more expensive than our usual joint in SF. Being a Marin resident, I am glad to have a decent option closer to home when I just need to get my dim sum fix. The large parking lot and moderate to lack of traffic certainly makes the higher price tag worth it! read more

Finally - a restaurant that caters to the health (and taste!) conscious in southern Marin (and ~10 min from the GG Bridge). This place is nothing short of fantastic - from the excellent food to the friendly service, it's a solid 5 stars...and even, dare I say it, makes me miss Jenny Low's just a little less. The Blue Lake beans are outstanding, and the mix of flavors and textures a positive delight. The dim sum is some of the best in the Bay Area, as the dishes taste fresh and healthy (vs. other SF spots which I find consistently greasy and over-salted). I believe the portion sizes are actually relatively generous, contrary to a few of the other reviews on here - I have a very healthy appetite, and between the Won Ton soup, Blue Lake beans, the Orange Peel chicken, the two of us had plenty to hit pleasantly full. Definitely recommend it! read more

The Best Chinese Restaurant in the North Bay...hands down! The food at Harmony is a perfect balance of the natural flavors of the fresh ingredients they use (the vegetables are very crisp, especially in their Baby Pea Shoots and Mushroom dish). One of my favorite things about the food here is that their dishes are not greasy in the least. The portions are just right and you don't feel overstuffed when you leave, but you feel very satisfied. One thing though is that when you decide to go, make sure to make a reservation in advance as the place can get pretty packed. Also, try and get a table towards the front of the restaurant, as it is a bit quieter their. This restaurant is definitely in my top list and I will definitely be going back again. read more

I have yet to eat in the actual restaurant - so my review is for the take-out portion of the restaurant. But I am confused by all the 2 star reviews- they food is tasty and fresh! I love the fact that the food is ready to go, but not sitting out for hours at a time as they are constantly bringing out new small portions of food. I have yet to find another place for take out that i like as much in mill valley. I also love that they have pork buns and dim sum! Yes- haters, it is not as good as traditional dim sum in the china town, but it works for me and gets me my fix without crossing the bridge. Thank you harmony. read more

Harmony is underrated on Yelp. Sure, it's expensive but what do you expect in Marin? The service is so friendly and nice, sometimes they'll give you dishes on the house. You have to know what to order when you are there. I normally get the signature beef, chicken chow mien, sugar snap peas, and the turnip cakes, all which are my favorites. For a Chinese restaurant in Marin, this place is great. Parking is easy and normally getting a table is too. The restaurant itself is very nice and clean, bathrooms included. They also have takeout which is helpful if you opt for the quicker version (service is fast if you prefer to dine). A great place to dine for Chinese cuisine overall. read more

TLDR; The food was great, our waitress was very rude. Im an easy customer, i don't ask for special preparation or for the chefs to change the menu just for me. I want to see what kind of game you are bringing to the table and i have to say Harmony does Dim Sum with style and substance. We had the scallop siu mai, turnip cakes, pot stickers, and the harmony spring roll (avocado lettuce and peppers). We came about an hour before closing, but everything was still fresh and delicious. Food was out quick, and im generally very happy with the experience. The waitress though, this would have been 5 stars if not for her. She looked at me with disdain because i asked her about the prices, which are not on the dim sum menu. She brought a receipt with the prices on it, left the table and turned with the smuggest eye roll ever. Really, she is very talented at turning her nose up in the air, you'd think she was a rothschild and not waitstaff. In all i cant ding the restaurant too much since her roll is so incredibly minor ( i go out to eat for the food). I would give them 4.75 if i could. To the owner if you are reading this, please have a chat with her about her attitude. read more

I've had take out here several times and dined in once. Yes, this Chinese restaurant is definitely over priced. I can get a combo lunch for $3 less in the east bay. I do like some of their items on their take out area like their green beans and beef. Presentation of the food items in the take out area was also interestingly different. I've also had their crispy egg rolls which is my favorite, never soggy which is a big plus. One thing I noticed when I had take out the last time here was I saw some gelatinous stuff on the green beans. I couldn't figure out what it was. MSG?! Turned me off a bit. I'll need to ask what that was next time I eat here. read more

Good Dim Sum and surprising fusion dishes. The owner is very friendly and says hi to us when we are here. Totally worth a stop in Strawberry Village. The food is not overly salted or greasy and the meats are lean. They also have a quick take out area on the side of the restaurant. read more

I had lunch at Harmony recently and while the service was attentive and friendly, the food was not good. I'm not an authority on the authenticity of Chinese cuisine, but I've eaten a lot of dim sum in my days, and this was sub par. The ingredients definitely seemed fresh and high-quality, but the flavors were bland. I couldn't detect the presence of any of the herbs mentioned, and the heat in the chili oil was minimal. It's overpriced to boot, with 3-pc "fun gwor" @ $5 etc. The owner seemed kind and passionate about his business, but I won't be back. read more

My review is based on Harmony catering a wedding I was part of recently, I've never eaten at the restaurant. My friends were getting married and chose this place to cater their wedding food. Norman, the owner, and his crew were great and a pleasure to work with. When things came up at the list minute, like getting the heat lamps working and out to the cold guests, Norman's positive can-do attitude was appreciated and his crew was helpful and the guests were able to huddle and congregate under the heat lamps within minutes. The food displays and the food itself was very good. It was high quality and tasted very fresh. No broken wonton skins here. I would have taken more photos but it looked so good I wanted to eat it already. My photos are the ones taken onsite at Redwood Hill Garden in Sebastopol. The appetizers were egg rolls and avocado filled fried wontons, both were very good. His staff was very professional and friendly, too. Next time I'm up in Marin, I would love to try out their restaurant. And if you're planning a wedding up in that area, give them a try. read more

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Horrible, just horrible. My wife and I are in town visiting and we unfortunately picked this for dinner last night. Food is tasteless and over priced. We couldn't wait to pay and run. Avoid this of you're looking for good food. Oily, tasteless and unspired. read more

They catered for a party I attended. Great food & good people!

Delicious Chinese food! Usually very expensive for a eat in dinner but the lunch deals are great for a lot of delicious good! I definitely recommend but is a heavy lunch read more

Everything was wonderful dim sum wise and service! Skip the green beans not good and I love Asian style green beans usually.

I called in an order for pick up and wanted to try this place which I had heard good things about.. I called in before looking at the menu and wanted to order general chicken which they don't have and the guy on the phone was so nice and said we can make if for you. So was like great! I'm really looking forward to trying it! I set up a time to pick it up gave him my phone number and I was ready.. I get to Harmony and tell them, I'm hear to pick up my order, gave them my name and 10 seconds later the person said there's not an order under that name.. huh? I was like what this is your number showing him my phone and he was like yes but there's no order under that name.. so I said can I speak to the person who I put the order under.. I said he was very well spoken and we had like a 2 min conversation.. The guy said yeah that's the manager.. I said, OK great bring him out here.. His response was he's busy he can't come out.. I was like , Really?? so I asked the guy if he could do the general chicken I had originally ordered and says, We don't do that I can't help you... So obviously never going there again.. worst customer service I've had in a really long time.. read more

When first open was nice and fresh. Significant decline. Food has gotten very greasy and was sold partially cooked potstickers. Take out help are rude and they never give you a receipt. Finally, it's crazy expensive. read more

My husband and I LOVE harmony!! Excellent quality Dim Sum! We used to drive all the way to SF to Yank Sing to get this type of amzing Dim Sum and now its Marin- its about time. Everything is high qulaity and super-fresh which means it not "cheap" you get what you pay for and its no more expenseive than Yank Sing. The regular dishes are good too but we really just go for the DIm Sum. Our fav is the sweet rice dumpling (pork and rice), the shrimp dumpling, but we have not tried a bad dish here and we've tried almost everything on the menu- the Hot & Sour Soup is the best I've ever had. The only CONs- they close in the middle of the day between lunch and Dinner and I seem to eat lunch late and have arrived when they are closed a few times. Sometime's its a bit noisy and not the typical fast speed of Dim Sum restaruants since they dont drive around with a "cart" but the food quality makes up for it. Oh and they only serve Beer & WIne..I wish they at least had wine-tini's. read more

I ordered for pickup & found out my food was not made fresh. It was from a take out counter. The kung pao chicken was mostly bell peppers, mu shoo pork below average with tiny rubbery pancakes, potstickers overdone & the chow mein was ok + no fortune cookies! Small portions, not fresh, unappetizing food & $$$. read more

If you are looking for a private serene dining experience with the FINEST dim sum made with organic, fresh, and top grade ingredients, then Harmony is the place to go. I have been here at least once a month for the past five years and without fail, I feel fully satisfied that I have enjoyed the best dim sum and Chinese food in the Bay Area. I always start my meal with the Shanghai dumplings that bursts with the most flavorful broth with each bite. Then I have the kale/mushroom dumplings that my vegetarian friend also loves. For the main dishes, my favorites are the succulent pork spareribs, honey walnut prawns, mushu pork, and rack of lamb. My friends' favorite vegetarian entrees are the Organic tofu and brussel sprout pot stickers. What other restaurant would you find such authentic, delicately seasoned (definitely not bland), non-greasy, organic, and freshly prepared dishes. The staff is always attentive and the service is excellent. Definitely worth a trip over the Golden Gate Bridge, even on the weekends. I have been taking my out of town guests here for years and they always appreciate the excellent service and the fine Chinese cuisine. Thanks for providing such healthy yet delicious dishes! read more

I was REALLY looking forward to dim sum in mill valley!! It took me a few visits to like this place... i ate in the restaurant the first few times and it wasn't all that, in fact at that point I would have given it 2-3 stars.... Then they opened the "Harmony to-go" on the side of the restaurant. I needed to eat quick one day and decide what the heck I'll try it again. I walk in and "Honey" is working there who used to work at paradise market making sushi.... Honey is the sweetest girl and she always remembered my name, she is the poster child for excellent customer service!! So I was very happy to see her. I tried the veggie noodles which were like a thin chow mien DELICIOUS!! The signature beef is like crack (not that I know what crack is like but its just a saying you know?) and they usually have a few good veggie options.... I have tried a lot of the dim-sum. They have a lot of foo foo dim-sums that aren't all that great but the standard Sui Mai's and traditional dim sums are good. My girlfriend got the hot and sour soup once and said it was the best she ever had... I think my real only complaint is that they are a bit overpriced on the over-all menu but VERY OVERPRICED on the dim-sum.... If you go, don't pass up those thin noodles they are the sh*t!!! And of course say hi to Honey cause she's soooo sweet!! (; read more

My husband and I have been going to Harmony regularly for the last two years! Their staff is super friendly, the food is organic and delicious, and the atmosphere is inviting and very clean. For Chinese food the prices can be surprising but for what you get in terms of an overall dining experience we think it's well worth it. Even my Chinese parents think it tastes pretty authentic. read more

This restaurant is very expensive for Chinese food (everyone says that), but it is right on track for restaurants in Marin. Good food if you don't want to go in city. Good if want organic and humanly feed foods. I will only go backthough if someone else pays. Otherwise it is SF or Oakland Chinatown Does not take american express, but takes other credit cards. read more

Not a great value. Craving Asian food, we recently ordered pickup from Harmony. In short - the quality of ingredients and cooking methods are right on. What's lacking is flavor. The Signature beef was tender and moist but had only a faint flavor - of salt. The baby bok choy was crisp and well cooked but where was the ginger they promised on the menu? And the Harvest Spring Roll - well, the dog seemed to enjoy them but I felt badly about giving him all that grease. With their convenient location, good parking and quality ingredients, Harmony could rule Southern Marin if they would only work on their flavor profile. read more

Not the most authentic but very tasty. Good service. Fresh ingredients. Can't find better Chinese food in the area. I especially like the dim sum options. Very yummy! I highly recommend if you're craving dim sum and don't feel like going into SF. We've eaten here several times and it's consistently been good. read more

So glad that the reviews didn't turn us off from eating here. The food was exceptional and high quality (with organic ingredients available and natural free range chicken). The prices are slightly high but you get what you pay for. Great service too. read more

Harmony Restaurant - Ate everything. - Chinese Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Delicious lunch today. The Chinese chicken salad was excellent, as usual. We like the slight spicy ness of the mustard in the dressing. The signature beef is one of my favorites, tasty and tender. Also the atmosphere is lovely, modern and very clean. read more

I love this place. Friendly staff excellent food, you can't beat it! Harmony signature beef is a show stopper, chive noodles are amazing. The dim sum is spectacular. read more

I haven't dined in the restaurant itself in years but lately we have been getting Harmony take out about every other week. Everyone in the family loves it. The food is delicious, fresh and prepared beautifully. We usually get their Signature Beef. The beef is so tender it literally melts in your mouth. We also get Harmony Chicken which is also delicious. Tender slices of chicken with no rubber bands! My only complaint is that lately there have been more "filler noodles" on the bottom of the takeout containers. This means less chicken or beef. The food is great, expensive and I'm willing to pay for it but please, give me a full container! read more