We have a party of 7 and order lots of food. The food and service are great and the atmosphere is comfortable. We would love to come here again. read more

HL Peninsula - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Had a great experience at HL Peninsula! The food was fresh and flavorful, especially the dim sum, and everything came out quickly. Service was attentive and friendl！ read more

Nice ambiance provides a very relaxing atmosphere. Food is excellent and consistent across the board. Service is very friendly and attentive. read more

The place is huge! and I want to let you know that there are so many rooms you can rent for special occasions. There are plenty of parking places. We went at around 11am and we were seated right away. Out of our order, what stood out was the durian pastry, which was served warm on the inside with plenty of fruits, and deliciously crunchy on the outside. The beef with noodles dish on sizzling hot pot style warmer, also had the flavor that will keep you wanting more and more. The dimsum small dishes are just ok in my opinion, but the beautiful decorations throughout the place made up for this wonderful dining experience. read more

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This spot is so pretty and huge inside! 5 stars for the beautiful large space with BIG TV screens. I think this spot is severely underrated to watch a big game! They had 3 large screens playing the Warriors game with volume. We got seated immediately once they opened for dinner on a Sunday - no more long wait if you come here early enough! During dinner on a Sunday there was definitely no wait and tons of seating available. The staff tried to upsell us on seafood (live seafood, the group menu, etc). They kept trying to offer different items and such. We ordered mostly dim sum and a few noodle/rice dishes. I recommend ordering their main dishes, rice/noodles, etc. Anything but their dim sum. Their dim sum was just OK, definitely had better at other spots around the East Bay. BUT, I think their main dishes and seafood is where it's at! The hallways to the bathrooms and private rooms was a fun walk. It felt like you're in a casino with high ceilings, tall doors, etc. The private rooms looked perfect for a family gathering if you want something private. They have a HL express and a bakery attached to the spot so if you're in need of a cake to add to your dinner, you get a special discount if you order directly from the bakery (pricing is affordable too). read more

I believe this was one of the worst dinner experiences I've had in a a while. We arrived at 7pm, we were sorted 7:20. We ordered by 7:30, and this is where it all went bad. Took so long to get our food, and our soup came out after the mains dishes???? They say they are the largest but service is not there. Short staffed or badly managed???? They definitely need to do something quickly. read more

We had HL Peninsula for a part of my birthday celebrations and the food never fails. We had the rice skin wrapped with shrimp, har gow, siu mai, roast duck, buns and more! Everything is so well made and it's become our local favorite. We are elated we don't have to drive across the bridge to get HL anymore. read more

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Still good. Updating with photos of cute pudding Shrimp still stands out It's nice when they close half the hall so it's less noisy read more

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Came in on a Saturday morning at 10 AM and it looks like they open a bit earlier than that on weekends. We had a group of 5 so we were able to order a bit more than before. Overall, the food was solid and the pricing is fair (they add in a 15% service charge but leave no line for adding in a tip). Food arrived hot and although we waited for a few things, everything did come out as ordered. read more

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This time around, I left feeling disappointed. The level of service I experienced previously was noticeably lacking during this visit. We spent a significant amount for lunch, yet waited nearly an hour for the piggy custard buns. Throughout that time, multiple servers passed by our table assuring us the order was on its way--but it never arrived. Later, we were told that a second order had never been placed, despite it clearly being marked on our menu. It appears the order was never entered into the system, which is frustrating, as that's not something the customer should be held responsible for. At the end of the day, it wasn't really about the buns--it was about the principle. The lack of accountability, the miscommunication, and especially being met with blame instead of a solution made the experience even more disappointing. There also didn't seem to be any effort from the staff to follow through or check with the kitchen regarding the missing order. Unfortunately, this experience took away from the overall dining experience. The automatic gratuity for larger parties may also play a role, as it can sometimes reduce the sense of urgency or ownership in service. Because of this visit, I'm hesitant to consider this restaurant a top choice moving forward. read more

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Was excited to try this new dim sum spot! It is huuuuuge, barely a wait on the sunday before CNY! the only thing was the parking lot is small compared to how big the restaurant is! Food is all very standard and yummy, I love dim sum so I loved it all! read more

HL Peninsula - Pan-Seared Rice Noodle with Seafood and Mushrooms - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Not sure if I went on an off day, but I had by far the worst dim sum experience here. I visited on a Tuesday during lunch and it was horrendous. We were there for over an hour and a half, which is extremely long for a lunch service in my opinion. The restaurant is huge but barely half was filled, so not sure why service was so slow. Service was terrible and inconsistent. At first, the servers were attentive but many times we were having to flag down servers for more water, to get a status on our food, etc, which of course also leads them to be a bit annoyed. Our tables around us also were waiting long times for their dishes. We ordered about 8 dishes which all came out scattered, where we had some food then we'd have to wait another 15+ minutes for the next item. It took 50 minutes for our congee to come out which is ridiculous. We couldn't eat our food consistently which had us wanting to order more because the food was taking so long and we were hungry and waiting, we ended up ordering chow fun last minute and Shanghai dumplings which we noticed they forgot to add from our first order.. Surprisingly the Shanghai dumplings came out still before the congee from our first order. The dim sum itself was fine, smaller pieces and portions were smaller than other spots. We got the general tao chicken wing and two pieces weren't cooked thru and at that point, I was genuinely annoyed and over it. We didn't complain or anything, I just finished as quick as I could so we could leave. I won't be back and don't recommend this spot. Their menu is limited compared to other spots so it baffles my mind that service was THAT slow on a weekday. I cannot imagine what service is like on a weekend when it's a full house. Prices are on the higher side for the portion and quality as well. There are better dimsum spots I'd rather make the drive to. It was almost $200 for three adults + 3 items I placed for to go. That's insane! read more

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We just had the chance to try out HL Peninsula and the dim sum, chow fun, and chow mein was fantastic. You can tell the shrimp bonnets and pork crab siu mai is fresh not frozen. The beef in the chow fun and the assorted meat in the HK style crispy chow mein was fresh. They were also good sized portions. The custard tarts came out first and were kind of sad looking. I ate half and lucky me, nobody at my table was tempted so I ate the other half, super delish. 8 of us came at 1 pm on a Sunday. They were super busy but we were seated in 15 minutes. Normally, I wouldn't come so late because the fresh food is usually ready just before noon. No leftovers from the day before reheated and everything should be heated and ready. However, food was surprisingly still fresh at 1 pm. They ran out of two sweet items, a pancake & a sweet bao. There is an automatic tea charge and also a 16% service charge. The 8 of us were sat at a table for 12 so we had plenty of room. There were no places for extra chairs. They leave them around the table. I'm just glad we were seated and could put our purses on the chairs and sit in more than one chair. The waiting area had lots of chairs too and they were in good shape! The employees were working hard. They did seem a bit disorganized. There was a manager who was trying to lead the employees but there was so many customers and so many little things customers wanted or needed, that more experienced workers would have made everything run more smoothly. I asked an employee for boxes for our leftovers and he brought one box and one bag. I needed 3 boxes. If he was trained to look at the leftovers and estimate how many boxes were needed, confirmed and got them, he wouldn't have needed to make two runs to get enough boxes. I love dim sum and it was very good. I would go back if I was in the area. read more

HL Peninsula - 3019. Piggy Creamy Custard Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Been here a few times for lunch and it's consistently good: - service - quality food, I like the kitchen foods more than the dim sum, but enjoyed the durian green tea mochi - max 10 minute wait, 10ish and 12ish (no wait) Improvement - more bathrooms And THE most important thing: NO MSG headache!!!! read more

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Came here around noon on a Sunday and I expected a long wait. Luckily we were seated immediately! Food arrived pretty quick and everything was made to order. I tried a few new items and I would have to say I'm pretty satisfied with every dish! Will come again! read more

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Second time here. First time we came late (8pm), the huge restaurant was pretty empty, and we had three dishes - one was very good & memorable: Chef Special Blackened BBQ Pork! Today, we came at 10:45am and it was already packed - President's Day holiday & the day before Chinese New Year. The large parking lot was already full. Even so, we were seated immediately. The many staff & servers were nice, efficient & seemed to work well together. The restaurant is huge, spacious & clean. We ordered the traditional Har Gow (shrimp dumplings), Siu Mai (pork & shrimp dumplings), Beef Chow Fun Dry (we asked for no bean sprouts & it was no problem), and Tomato Beef Chow Mien with Pan Fried Noodles (which isn't on their menu ... and they made it anyway & made it very well!). We also ordered Green Beans with Garlic (also not on their menu & they made it well anyway!). We also had Pan-Seared Chive & Shrimp Dumplings and Short Ribs with Teriyaki Sauce. The four of us are Chinese and have eaten lots of Chinese food in our lives. My Mom is especially picky & unfiltered about how she feels about Chinese food. We all felt all of the food was delicious! The prices may seem a bit high though the servings are quite large too. And there's an extensive selection of teas. I'm sure we'll be back again soon! read more

HL Peninsula - Near the end of our lunch! ;) - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Tried HL Peninsula Sun 2/8/26 Super Bowl day, it was full at 11am but we still got a table no wait. We got 10 dim sum dishes prices $6.80-10.80 and tea was $3.70. Beef roll was no good, weird beef that comes out of the rolls. Chicken feet - good Pork spareribs - ok Tofu roll - ok Tripe - hubby liked Egg tarts - good Shrimp chive dumpling - ok Turnip cake - was almost cold, meh Seaweed and jelly fish - ok Pork shrimp shui mai - ok Maybe worth going if nearby, I probably won't go back since it's 30min each way and not cheap. read more

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Came here multiple times with my family, sometimes for dim sum and sometimes for dinner. The food is ok and the service is adequate though sometimes you have to ask multiple times for things. We tried fried rice, stir fry pea sprouts, lamb clay pot, honey walnut prawns, steamed oysters, fried squab, chicken, clam claypot and they were mediocre. I have definitely had better elsewhere. I did really enjoy two dishes: Tofu with Fuzzy Melon & Fish To-Fu Simmered in Fish Broth and the crab soup. They usually give you free dessert after dinner; it's usually red bean soup. read more

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This is the second time I'm here for dim sum. We got here at 10:30 am. They opened at 10 am. We got the next to last round table for 10 people in the main dining room. They have a great selection of dim sum. The quality of the food is good. It took a little while for the food to come out. However, once it started coming, it continued to come out. We ordered so much food that I had to take some of the food home to eat. My one complaint is that I had to ask for soy sauce around 6 times before someone finally gave it to us. None of the tables have soy sauce on it. Some people have said they think the restaurant wants us to eat the dim sum without soy sauce so that we enjoy the natural flavors of the food. I agree the dim sum tastes great without the soy sauce, but there are some foods I prefer a little soy sauce with it. I asked a worker to take our group's picture. Don't know what he did. Every picture, someone is blurred. He must have changed my picture settings as it should have taken the whole group without any problems. Just a fyi that this is the second time the women's restroom had a line. For the size of the restaurant, the women restroom should be larger. I've only been to this restaurant 3 times. The line appears to happen when the restaurant is busy. Parking can be tough so that's why we came early to avoid the headache of trying to find a parking space. read more

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I've said this before and I'll say it again: In my family, if you don't eat fast, you don't eat at all. So it was a challenge getting pics/vids of our dim sum experience at HL Peninsula in Castro Valley. But I did manage to get some, albeit rushed. This location is Castro Valley is new. And huge! It's the largest dim sum restaurant in the US, which can seat over 800 guests according to their website. I was worried that it would be difficult to get a table as dim sum restaurants tend to cater to a larger crowd (depending on the size of the restaurant). But that wasn't a problem for our party of three as there were plenty of tables to accommodate smaller parties. And if your party is particularly large, they have private dining rooms. One of the rooms had the largest table I've ever seen at a dim sum restaurant. It looked like it can fit 40 people... I imagine the lazy Susan is constantly moving lol. As for the food: really good for the most part. The star was the crispy pork belly. It was incredibly delicious! The pork was crispy and had a good balance between salty and sweet. The cucumber it sat upon brought a freshness to the fattiness of the pork. Which, btw, was rendered well where it wasn't oily. And the sauce also added some lightness to the dish. It was worth the wait! Other highlights include the sesame pancake, that had an eye-catching presentation due to its height, wild rice roll with shrimp, and the baked bbq pork bun. The rice roll was soft on the outside, with a satisfying crunch on the inside. The baked bbq bun was sweet with a pleasant sugary coating. Ones that didn't quite hit the mark were the taro puffs and shrimp dumplings. The texture of the taro was clunky, as if it had been sitting out for a while. And the shrimp dumplings weren't bad. I actually liked the popping texture from the roe. But I've had shrimp that was more plump and flavorful elsewhere at a lower price point. I think this dim sum restaurant is more of a place where you try something new as opposed to the more common dishes you can get anywhere. As far as service, I thought it was great, especially considering how insanely large this place is. It didn't take long to flag someone down when we needed assistance. And the food came out at a normal pace, though not every table had a party in my section. They have special CNY/LNY hours, so they're open earlier than usual. Call ahead to confirm. And definitely check it out if you're in the area. read more

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We made a special trip out to Castro Valley just to try this restaurant, which is touted as the largest dim sum house in the US. We got here around 11:30 a.m. on a Saturday and didn't have to wait for a table. The dining room looked elegant and spacious. Are tea arrived quickly while we were still studying the menu and selecting our dim sum items. I'm not sure what type of tea kettle it was, but our tea remained hot throughout our lunch. The menu had typical dim sum items, but there were also quite a few unique dishes that piqued my curiosity (such as the fried pancake tower), but we stuck with the basics on this first visit. Our food arrived at a steady pace, and everything was delicious. Our favorites were the crab & shrimp dumpling (sui mai), baked bbq pork buns, and soy sauce chow mein, but everything was top notch. The servers were pleasant, and there was plenty of parking when we arrived. By the time we left (around 12:30 p.m.), every table was filled. There is a 16% service fee that was added to our bill, which I didn't know if that was considered the tip. I asked about that and was told everything is included and no additional tip needed. I thought 16% was kinda low for a tip, but I guess that's how it is. Overall, a wonderful meal and a new dim sum place to add to our favorites. read more

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I was excited to try this new HL Peninsula location. While the restaurant is spacious and the renovation is beautiful, we encountered several significant issues. Although the food initially seemed fresh and tasted good, two out of the three people in our party experienced diarrhea after eating. Furthermore, the service requires improvement. We waited a long time for the last few of our items, and we noticed the table next to ours experienced similar delays. When our food finally arrived, it was not hot. This suggests the dishes were sitting in the kitchen for a while before being served. read more

The service was really good and it's so clean and pretty inside. Great venue spot and the food was really good. Perfect for group gatherings and reunions. the only thing is they don't have dimsum carts read more

HL Peninsula - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Crazy ambitious space, reminded of grand banquet restaurants in Asia. Like can probably house over a thousand diners at a time. The massive space, the army for a staff and the constant action/motion from every angle is almost dizzying. Not exactly my cup of tea, but for large groups, this place will dish it out without issue. Whereas a small place will struggle doing multiple large groups. So there is a specific purpose these places can bring. Place used to be a Rite Aid, and they totally gutted the inside and turned it into an upscale banquet hall. The main dining area is one room and you can see across it. Almost all big round tables that seat 10 peeps+ with the lazy susan that spins. I would feel silly bringing a party of 2 here. Seafood tanks, cavernous hallways, larger than life big screen monitors in simultaneous motion and private rooms that can accommodate different sizes of groups. There's even a separate area for a bakery and for take-out dumplings, so take-out peeps don't clog the front of the entrance. Brilliant move imo. We came for a weekend dim sum outing where our food was pre-ordered, so as soon as we all sat down, food just started to arrive. I didn't try everything as it was a bit overwhelming. I only tried what passed me by, and even by missing several things, I was still stuffed to the gills. But here's my impressions on what I did try: Crab Congee (4*) Everyone got a small cup. Congee was mild maybe with a hint of ginger and a slight seafood flavor. Proper texture of the rice porridge where you couldn't see any grains of rice, just a thickish porridge. The waiter made sure there were a piece or 2 of dungeness crab in each cup. Very mild but decent start. Pork Siu Mai (4*) Not sure if there were any seafood in this but these were the bigger type of dumplings, like 3 small bites. Pretty dense and meaty but still pretty juicy. After eating 2, I knew I was going to get stuffed here. Shrimp Dumplings (3*) Aka Har Gow. I felt theirs was kinda dry, like didn't really pop with juice or flavor. But you will get big bites of shrimp. Combo Fried Rice (3*) Looked great, lots of assorted protein in thick slivers. I think I tried chicken, calamari and shrimp. But not that flavorful in spicing and the wok hei was disappointingly absent/light. Seafood Pan Fried Noodles (4*) This was better than the fried rice. Noodles totally crisp upon arrival but when mixed into the sauce it softens yet still has that fried texture. I've had better but this wasn't bad. XLB (3*) This is the version in the tiny tins. Not a fan of those. The wrapper usually sticks and is generally smaller. These were juicy tho, like had to sip from it first, before trying to gobble it up. Quite porky. Fried Tofu Skin w/Shrimp (4*) Crispy, oily, shrimpy. So textbook I guess. Lobster E Fu Noodles (3*) I was never a fan of this dish, but I tried it here. Cut up lobster pretty hard to eat as it is covered in a starchy and slippery sauce. Noodles were plentiful but just didn't have any flavors that popped. Just wet, sticky and starchy noodles to me. Roast Pork Belly (5*) Best thing I had at the table. Theirs is very special. Like comes in a perfect square, cut up in tinier squares with precision. Each bite is like a half inch cube, perfectly crisp skin on top and perfectly juicy and tender interior. And perfectly salted too. I couldn't even snap a pic cuz these went so fast. I barely got 2 little cubes. I would return for these. There are probably another 2-3 items that I tried but can't really remember, or don't know the names of them. Definitely a couple of fried items. Service was fast and since they knew what we had ordered, they put everything out at once. At one point I didn't think we'd have enough room. But as they started clearing empties, the table became more manageable. I thought they could have done a better job at spacing things out, since they knew or had control of the flow. They chose chaos and a frenetic pace. *expletive mouthed emoji* So not too impressed with this one outing. I do want to come on my own and order more exotic and/or involved dishes, like live seafood, roast squab, a tripe dish and something steamed and delicate. I'll be back. They're still in their first year of operations, so I'm sure they can be more impressive. Hoping. Anticipating. read more

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Having frequented many HL Peninsula locations in the Bay Area, I don't understand all the hate over this new location. Honestly seemed better run and more modern/cleaner than other ones I've been to. Food actually came out really quick - all of the steamer items like spare ribs and chicken feet came out piping hot. Good sign! We also ordered two specials - beef and rice noodles with sha cha sauce and sauteed lobster with sticky rice and pine nut. Both came with a generous portion and tasted great. My only complaint is that the beef and rice noodle dish could've used a lot more beef. Enjoyed a satisfying meal here though! read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Idk why people are such haters! I love the food here, service is good enough and ambiance is lively! read more

FOOD: I mean it's hit or miss and of course dependent on individual taste buds. The beef was delicious. The okra was surprisingly delicious. The stir fried combination rice noodle was nasty and flavorless. The cha shui in the rice noodle was black, dark, and dried. The mushroom truffle to me was too much... too much soil and earth taste. The steamed bbq pork buns made folks go #2 rather quickly. The chive and shrimp dumpling was good... lots of stuffing filled to the brim. The fried glutinous dumpling with pork was delicious!! The dough for once was cooked through and chewy to the tee. The fish and crispy donut rice noodle rolls were dry but different which I appreciated. ***their rice noodle rolls are definitely unique and highly recommended to try at least one*** SERVICE: Yes they're rude. Yes they don't care. Yes they shrug you off. Yes they're unresponsive to feedback. Yes they say "no speak English" as an excuse. The table sitting next to us arrived at about 207pm (when they close for break at 230pm), the server pushed them every 2 minutes to order and to hurry up as the kitchen is closing. If I were in that table's shoes, I would've been pissed. Then as 230pm hit, server gave them boxes and the bill. They barely ate... yeah I get it, from their perspective, I want to quickly go on my break, too. Should've forewarned these customers. AMBIANCE: Very very very fancy with very very very fancy bottles and boxes of alcohol lining the walls. We went when there was a celebration going on so I don't know if that made the difference. Loved their separated rooms and orange decor profile. Casual meets fine dining. ***THEY ADD A MANDATORY 16% SERVICE FEE*** Located next to MeiMei Supermarket and some wonderland/boba cafe plaza. Plaza is under construction currently. Huge private parking lot. Would I come back? I'd probably go to the Milpitas location first. read more

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This place is HUGE and is considered one of the largest dim sum spots. Surprisingly parking was pretty rough even though the lot looks fairly big. We arrived about 15 minutes after opening and the lot was already full! The main dining room was packed, so we were seated at the end of one of the side rooms. Service was good in the beginning but towards the end it felt like we were forgotten. It was difficult to flag someone down for the check or for sauce and tea refills. However, I thought the food was good and tasted fresh. My favorite dish was the pork spareribs in black bean sauce. Note that there is an automatic 16% service charge regardless of party size. I'd recommend arriving early and, if possible, being seated in the main dining room for a better overall experience. read more

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I knew this spot was going to have some growing/learning pains when they first opened given the sheer size of the restautant. Critics are much too harsh on newer spots that are still figuring things out and working out the kinks. Personally, I have been here twice and have had a fantastic experience both times. Full disclaimer, I went both times on a Saturday morning when they open and was their first few customers. Service was very prompt and the food was prepared and delivered quite fast after ordering. You'll get your usually choices of dimsum, there isnt anything that they dont make. They also have lots of seafood choices if you are feeling fancy. The food itself arrived hot and delicious, didnt have an issue with the food. There is an automatic service charge for my party, not sure what the exact number is or if they just add the service charge automatically, but I believe it was 15-18%, which isn't that bad, there isn't even an option to leave additional tip, which I appreciate in a world where everyone asks for extra. Im extremely happy to have this place so close to home and look forward to many more visits. read more

The largest dim sum restaurant in the Bay Area. 28,000-square-foot and seating for 900 guests. Great for large groups and includes private rooms. Service is fairly slow. It's a long wait whenever you need something. They're probably understaffed. Food is pretty decent for the most part, but a couple of the dishes were not hot when it came, so it was probably sitting around for quite a while. Don't expect to get all your food. The items we ordered slowly came out and the last dish never came out at all and we ended up cancelling. read more

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Pricey but decent Beware they charge 16% automatically if dining in. Not used to it but it's okay I guess. Great service. read more

HL Peninsula - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I have always loved the Peninsula, and I expect this new location to shine once the initial kinks are ironed out. I visited on a Tuesday, found parking, and waited only five minutes for a table. The restaurant feels like its South San Francisco counterpart--very nice, enormous and pretty. The dim‑sum was on par with other locations and more, offering around 100 items on the menu at comparable prices. It was very good, all made to order and fresh. Service was very good and servers were all very kind. Fav was the duck and tripe. I thoroughly enjoyed this location and encourage yelpers to give it a try. read more

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Wow. I thought the 2.5 stars rating was an exaggeration but nope, it's right on the money. Having been to many dimsum restaurants and relatively low threshold for service expectations. This restaurant is definitely a miss. Although our Sunday morning wait was less than 5 mins for a table of 6, service was painfully slow. Dimsum took almost 2 hours with long pauses between dishes. While there were a few good dishes (salted egg yolk fried pumpkin, sesame lava balls, baked bbq bun) there were some really horrible dishes. We ordered a bean curd roll that was supposed to be served chilled but literally was crunchy due to the ice that hadn't full thawed. When we brought it to the waitress' attention she was adamant it was supposed to be like that and did not offer any resolution. Whatever you do, do not order the durian green tea mochi. This was plain nasty and did not taste of durian at all. Chicken feet was okay, the flavor was lacking. Shumai was good/average. Rice roll with Chinese donut and fish was so soggy. Service was chaotic and people kept slipping outside of our room. Just during our lunch I heard multiple slips and broken dishes. Get a grip! Adding insult to injury, the bill was $175 for severely mediocre food and service despite the high end ambiance. read more

HL Peninsula - Frozen!! 6016. Chiled Vegetarian Bean Curd Skin Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Huge Chinese dim sum/seafood restaurant that recently opened in Castro Valley. Dining area was gigantic, probably over 100 tables, along with some private rooms on the side. Great for banquets/weddings. I have been to the other locations in the bay area so I am familiar with the food options, BUT this location by far is the best tasting and doesn't skimp on ingredients. Food came out quickly after we marked what items we want. They also have some dim sum items that the other locations do not offer. This location has a TO GO bakery/dim sum/hot food area by the front for those who may want something quick. There is a shared parking plaza with the grocery store next door but parking can be difficult when it is prime lunch time. I recommend coming by, hosts were super sweet and greeted us when we walked in and service was fast and attentive. read more

Mother day is special today. All guy tables has 1 fresh rose, for this day. Folks are linking u p for the days treat and some great dimsum tiday read more

Big dum sum with many selections we normally don't see in other local dim sum areas. Lots of promotions on the weekend. read more

HL Peninsula - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California

A very good lunch experience from start to finish. The prices are very much in line with the market, and the quality absolutely delivers. Every dish we tried was flavorful and beautifully presented, even the ones I didn't like!!! The staff were courteous and attentive. The building itself looks brand new--clean and inviting with nice modern decors. In my opinion the standout of the meal was definitely the pork buns--absolutely delicious, soft and juicy. The beef chow fun was also very good, with great texture and flavor. The shrimp rice noodle rolls were one of the best i have ever had, very light but packed with flavor. Sticky rice was good too. It was quite, even if packed, Recommend. read more

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Oh man this place is HUGE! Came on a rainy Saturday, and there was no parking at all. Best to just save yourself the headache and street park close by. It was close to New Year, so it was like being transported back to Asia. I enjoyed the ginormous tv screens playing random youtube videos haha. We ordered so much dim sum. Everything was pretty good. The menu seemed a bit more expansive than a regular dim sum place. Service wasn't great, but what can you expect. Overall, I'd probably only come here for gatherings, not on my own. It was nice to experience the newness though. read more

I'm surprised by the positive reviews as I found the food to be pretty average and the service to be pretty mediocre (it's hard for me to separate between the two). We ordered many of the standard dim sum items - shrimp rice noodle crepes, BBQ pork rice noodle crepes, turnip cake, siu mai, sesame balls, sticky rice in lotus leaf and xiao long baos. The rice noodle crepes, turnip cake, siu mai and other dim sum items were standard though a bit greasy. The xiao long baos and sesame balls were not good, but I think it's because they arrived room temperature or almost cold. The xiao long baos had very little soup and had pretty thick dumpling skin. Cold sesame balls are just not good - they are greasy and chewy. We ordered 2-3 dishes of each item, and they never came out together so we would get half of our order at a time which is tough because only half the table could eat an item when it arrived. There are still lots of service issues which may be leading to the food not being very good. We were able to make a reservation for lunch which is nice. read more

Great ambiance, high quality food with larger portions, but a little pricier. This is where you take your family or friends for a nicer meal! Already been twice, and will definitely be back. read more

HL Peninsula - Greens with roasted garlic, walnut prawns, beef chow fun, shrimp dumpling, and chrysanthemum tea. Amazing quality and generous portions! - Dim Sum Near Me - Castro Valley, California