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    Koi Palace Express

    2.9 (298 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Robert C.

    My first time here after hearing about years ago but this location isn't close to my home so I finally made it, and I was glad. The dim sum lunch was authentic HK Cantonese teahouse style and it was a terrific place to meet old friends for loud laughs and conversations. The staff was on point periodically swinging by to subtly assisting us with needs and emptied plates. I understand that this particular restaurant has been open for several years now but I did not realize their chain of restaurants have been for almost 20 years! That's quite a feat in my view. Because of my excitement with catching up with my friends, I did not take much pictures of the food or setting but to affirm, the food was delicious and the tea was smooth, fresh; the eatery was nicely decorated and spacious too. Don't know if my non-Chinese friends understand this, BUT YOU CAN ask for various, different kinds of teas and their combination. Yes, multiple pots too. The dim sum is obviously the center piece but the tea "yum chai" is equally the star in my opinion to complement the foods. I recommend a lighter tea for lite drinkers like Chrysanthemum tea ie flower steeped, no caffeine and floral. However, if you want a bold tea try "Bo lay" black tea for lightly sipping when eating lots and lots of heavy food. Pro-tip: For tea adventurers, try a fusion teapot (e.g. Chrysanthemum + Bo lay), combo tea flavors is different and neat when i crave for a different drink. I'll be back for sure. Hope you do too!

    CNY mandarin orange tree
    Dianna W.

    We came here for lunch and it was after 12:30 pm so the restaurant was not crowded . Thai is a Koi Palace express with simple menu for smaller group or for a personal lunch . Upstairs is the Koi Palace which has lunch dim sum and fancy dinner banquet. We ordered the won ton with rice noodle 雲吞河粉( Ho fun) in soup , half a steamed Hainanese chicken . 海南雞 The won ton was served in 5-8 minutes but it took 20 minutes to serve the chicken . The chicken was fresher made and it tasted delicious. They do charge 18 % service charge automatically. Good ambience, good customers service and food quality are guaranteed. It is not the cheapest in town but it save you a trip to drive to the West bay and cross the San Mateo bridge .

    Roast duck and soy sauce chicken over rice
    Jennifer G.

    The food is well prepared with great flavor and lots of wok hay. The Beef BBQ Pork Ginger Fried Rice was excellent and something I would order again. My husband loves the baked pork chop casserole with spaghetti. The fish filet with corn over rice was what excellent though my friend said she would have loved more gravy.

    Hong Kong style sidewalk rice rolls
    Jeff W.

    This is just down the street from me but I've only ordered from here twice in probably 5 years. I came here for take out. When we arrived, there was only one table occupied. Didn't seem busy at all. Weren't greeted when we entered even though someone was at the counter. She was just keeping busy. We ordered at the kiosk and got our number. I sat down at a table since it was pretty empty, and guess what? The lady at the counter spoke to me. Actually she was telling me I could not sit at the table and to go sit in one of the chairs against the wall. She could have asked but instead she took the "tell" approach. But really - I just pulled a chair from one of many empty tables and was spoken to not very nicely. I decided to go outside and wait. 20 minutes pass and I get my food and took it home. I ordered the rice rolls small bites dish and a BBQ pork/roasted duck over rice dinner. The BBQ pork was really dry. The sauce was very light on top and did not soak in the meat. The duck was excellent. The rice rolls were soft and covered in sesame seeds, and they gave a good variety of sauces. Solid 3 or 3.5 star experience due to the interaction with the first staff member and the overly dry pork.

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    Janet T.

    I came here to have a quick lunch with friends and it did not disappoint. I had the shrimp wonton soup, it was very tasty. My friend got the ginger beef and pork fried rice and another friend got the Hainan Chicken meal set. All were delicious. There is a 8% automatic service charge fee. Overall, I would come back.

    Fried fish roll and Shrimp roll
    Thinh L.

    If you're craving dim sum on a major holiday, good luck with the line pal. The food here hits the spot that I do not deny. Our party ordered the works from sticky rice to shu mai to chicken feet. These dishes were delicious and filled a ferocious appetite. However the wait was over an hour and our number got skipped. Not only that but the interior of the restaurant has gotten quite dated. I cannot comment on the cleanliness of the restaurant carpet but I will say at least the employees are very responsive and will get right with you if any issues rise. Overall, not an experience worth the wait but we got our food.

    Tofu
    Frances C.

    Food - 4 stars Service - 2 stars Ambiance - casual Food is good if you have to to wait. The won ton soup noodles had lots of shrimps and the soup favors were on point. Noodle texture is chewy like the HK style. It would have been a solid 4 stars if management can coordinate more staffing Servers were doing their best with 3 pp from busing tables to take out orders We waited 45 minute for a take out order Kitchen staff continued forgetting orders If you want to dine here, plant lots of time

    Stacked dishes due to poor service

    Not worth it. Horrible service and quality of food has gone down. I came in and went to front to get a number. The person at the front served a person before me. I saw they had same number of people and they were seated before me. I then had to wait 15 minutes for someone to get my order. Another table got seated after me. They got to place their order and got their food before my group. The waiter checked on all the other tables multiple times but not mine. We sat for 30 minutes before we got food. This is insane for a dim sum place. They usually want you to eat fast so they can get next group in. The fried dishes took over an hour. But the same dish got served to other tables 20 minutes before our table. We had to remind our server of our dishes. The servers never removed our empty dish plates and steaming containers. We started to see how high we could stack them as a joke. But servers never removed them. Last dish was fried taro puff. We again had to remind the waiter that we were waiting for our finial dish. When it came, My wife asked him to cut the puffs in half. This is something they will typically do. The server said no. When I said "excuse me" he said they don't cut it and it's better to eat it like it is. I then asked for the manager. The manager agreed the server should have not said. And that cutting the fried taro puff is something they typically do. I guess the server was just too lazy to do it. I then showed the manager that we had been using napkins from my child's diaper bag since the server never checked in on our table. No refill for tea or water. Overall, this was the worst service I had in years. I will be eating elsewhere. You should also. There are many other restaurants in the area. And the other Koi palace locations are better and have better service.

    Michelle Z.

    I can't believe I've never been here before and I come to the Ulferts center quite often. For lunch, I ordered the roasted duck and bbq pork rice plate with a side of hot milk tea. There was plenty for lunch and dinner! The roasted duck was nice and salty and I loved the plum sauce on the side. BBQ pork was flavored well and tender. Service was fast and attentive. Parking lot can get busy during the lunch hour.

    Dry Sauted String Bean & Minced Pork
    Carson M.

    Good and fast service. Food was good for being so quick and easy. You can also order at the kiosk at the front for to go orders. There is also a QR menu at each table. The pork chop rice had a good amount of meat and was slightly different than the one you'd get at Koi Palace upstairs. There are peas and sliced tomatoes. I prefer the Koi Palace version, but for $18 at express, it is good enough. For the string beans, it was tasty and cooked well but perhaps a tad salty if eaten without rice.

    Fried Chicken Wings w/ Salt & Pepper
    Mike P.

    Good Chinese food located in Dublin. It's almost fast food-like since our order came to us quickly, just after sitting down. Food was really good and tasty, for what we ordered (see pics). Came here on a hangover morning and this food hit the spot!

    Koi's BBQ Combo Rice Plate
    Aletta A.

    Just had to come back here and add that I love their Seafood over pan fried crispy noodles. I've ordered it three times in the past month and a half. It's become a craving with some steamed rice. The seafood is shrimp, fish, calamari, scallops, and there is the perfect amount of veggies.

    18% charge for 3 people with no service!!
    Huyen P.

    Such a disappointment. They claimed to provide good food and services but completely untrue. Food was mediocre, services was horrible. Waiter didn't even want to be there. You have to ask for everything. Waited 20 minutes for an egg tart and then they said it will be another 5mins. Then the bill came with 18% service fee for 3 people!!! Needless to say, this is the last time for us. Not recommended.

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    Do you sell frozen dim sum? I was looking online, and couldn't find quantity or price. How many and how much? I'm catering an event and would love to buy some

    Hi, Tara, Our main store, Koi Palace Dublin, located at Suite 213, which is on the 2nd floor in the… 

    Is there outdoor seating?

    No there isn't.

    Is this restaurant reopened?

    We have resumed our indoor dining.

    Are you open now?

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    Has Koi Place Express reopen?

    Hi, Jason, currently we are planning to reopen Koi Palace Express next week. Please check back with us. Thank you for your support of Koi Palace family!

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    Grand Cafe

    Grand Cafe

    4.1
    (166 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    We stopped by for dinner as we were craving some good Cantonese style options. I'm always open to…read moreflexing my Cantonese in front of my girlfriend too. For anyone coming, the parking can be really bad as it shares probably 20 or so spots with several other restaurants. It's near impossible to park nearby with the alternative of parking near the Panera's or even the target. There's plenty of tables and seats inside, and it was pretty slow when we dined in. Convenient televisions on two different sides where all the workers were casually watching, and quite the chatter in the kitchen where they're all watching the World Cup. That doesn't really affect service however as they're quite attentive when called for. We ordered the salted fish and chicken fried rice, and the medium bbq platter with char sound soy sauce chicken. All very delicious! The only thing is that they can bit on the pricier side with $20 for the fried rice and $30 for the bbq plate. Overall, I thought grand cafe definitely scratched our itch for Cantonese style dining experience. It typically comes with great food, good service, and a bit of nostalgia from being from the Bay Area.

    Grand Cafe is a Cantonese restaurant located in the Fallon Gateway, not far from the San Francisco…read morePremium Outlets. They operate in the space previously occupied by Gum Kuo. My brother and I met a few friends here for dinner on 11/28/2025. At around 7:15pm, the place was completely full. Fortunately, our friends arrived a little earlier and secured a table. The interior was clean. A couple TVs on the walls were showing different sporting and news programs. Their menu featured a wide array of non-Americanized Cantonese fare. We decided to do family style and got half a dozen dishes to share. They were: Beef Filet with Mixed Mushrooms, 1lb of BBQ Pork, Fujian Fried Rice, Beef Chow Fun with Gravy, House Pan Fried Noodles, and Salted Pork Bone and Peanut Porridge. Our food arrived in about 15 minutes. Overall, I was impressed by quality and authenticity. Despite the slightly higher price point comparing to other similar restaurants, they didn't skimp on anything. The rice and noodle dishes were loaded with delicious toppings, and the taste was on point. The BBQ pork and the beef filet dish were both fantastic. The meat/fat ratio of the BBQ pork was just right, and the beef filet cubes were tender and flavorful. The porridge was just okay. My mom's version still reigns supreme. Service we received was very good. Our server was very friendly and gave us helpful suggestions. She did forget our iced water, but I am willing to overlook that. I got a chance the chat with staff before we left, they were all very genuine and friendly people. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience here. The food was authentic and tasty, and the staff were friendly and helpful. If you want authentic Cantonese food but don't want to pay the super premium price, this is definitely a good option for you. I will return. 4 solid stars.

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    Interior Glimpse
    Cantonese style cashew chicken (Jan 2026)
    Cantonese style cashew chicken (Jan 2026)
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    Yummy Hainan Chicken

    Yummy Hainan Chicken

    4.1
    (196 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    My friends and I stopped by Yummy Hainan Chicken for dinner on a Friday evening and the restaurant…read morewas completely empty at 5:00 p.m. Between the four of us, we ended up sharing a half Hainan chicken, half roasted duck and two bowls of their chicken rice. Overall, I really enjoyed the food here. The chicken rice was aromatic, flavorful and had a really nice texture to it. The chicken is tender and the thin outer skin has a gelatinous quality to it like a well-prepared Hainanese chicken. Honestly I had no notes on this dish. Hard to improve. I generally avoid roast duck at restaurants because of how fatty it is, but the one here was surprisingly good. While there were a few pieces with a thick section of fat between the skin and the meat, the majority of the pieces had a nice balance. There's a sweet tangy sauce that's included on the side with the duck that I really enjoyed as well. If you're looking for lean duck, you'll probably want to stick with the Chiu Chow marinated duck. Service is pretty minimal here, but our waitress stopped by our table once to refill our waters and to check on how we liked the food. Overall, 4.5 stars rounding up to a 5.

    I was in the area and decided to give Yummy Hainan Chicken a try. I ordered the K9 signature Hainan…read morechicken over rice. I placed the order over the phone and asked for it without the skin since I'm not a fan of slimy chicken skin unless it's crispy. A few minutes later they called back to ask if I wanted bone in or boneless. I told them bone in was fine, I just didn't want the skin. When I got home and ate it, the food was okay overall. The chicken was cold, not like it had been sitting out, but more like it had just come out of the refrigerator. The peanuts were actually a nice touch and added good flavor and texture. I also liked the ginger sauce they poured over the chicken, but there really wasn't enough of it. I wish they gave extra on the side in a separate container. The side veggies were okay too. It came with cucumbers, quail eggs, and fungus. I ate everything except the fungus. It had a very unique flavor that I just couldn't get into. Overall it wasn't bad, but I've definitely had better Hainan chicken elsewhere, so I'm not sure if I'd come back again.

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    K12. Braised Beef Brisket and Beef Tendon over Rice Plate (Aug 2024) - tender and tasty!
    K12. Braised Beef Brisket and Beef Tendon over Rice Plate (Aug 2024) - tender and tasty!
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    Size of the curry have been reduced to half of its original size. Used a 12 oz coffee cup to compare.
    Koi Palace

    Koi Palace

    3.3
    (2k reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Beautiful, brightly lit restaurant with impeccable food and service! It's such a treat to have…read morebreakfast here on a lazy Sunday morning! Went there today and was again blown away by how good this place is. This place really takes pride in serving top quality Cantonese cuisine with reasonable prices. We got there at 10:15 on a Sunday and was seated right away. Ordered the usual dim sum fairs from the cart -- hargao (shrimp dumplings), siumai, bbq pork buns, braised tofu skin rolls (my fav!), braised chicken feet, rice roll with bbq pork, beef balls, lotus chicken wraps, and turnip cake. Each dish tasted better than the other!! My husband has gout but he's able to find plenty to eat without seafood. We ended the meal with mango pudding and it was the perfect finish to our glorious meal, sweet and slightly salty, with a fun note. My only complaint is when the bill came it showed an 18% service charge, so we thought that that's gratuity and didn't give much more. Later my husband saw a posted notice on the door that the service charge is for workers benefit and not tip, so we should have given more tip on top of that, but it was too late by the time I found out (husband didn't tell me until after we got home). After trying all the other dim sum places in the area, I still think this is my favorite. We will be back.

    @Father's Day dinner for 10 people Suckling pig platter…read morecombo Deep fried crab meat claws Prawn chicken filet stir fry with sweet peas Bamboo fungus sterculia resin& dried scallop soup Braided whole abalone with black mushrooms and greens Pan seared sirloin beef cubes with wild mushrooms in black pepper sauce Peking ducks Smoked sea bass Kama Yunnan ham & Tomika fried rice Dessert : sweet green bean paste bun Menu included in the photos We our our Father's Day dinner there on Saturday night . Service was good. Dishes were made with excellent cooking skills . I always admire the quality and professionalism of chefs in Koi Palace . Personally I like the service in Dublin Moravian the restaurant in Milpitas . The main dinning area is smaller but it has more party rooms for private events . The highlight for the dinner were Peking Duck , Sucking pig combo and the giant prawn with chicken and green peas . The black mushroom with mustard greens was delicious. Mushroom was crisp and flavored in abalone sauce . Overall experience 5/5 . Highly recommended.

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    Duck shrimp wonton noodles
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    Golden Sand Harbor

    Golden Sand Harbor

    3.3
    (659 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    We dropped by Golden Sand Harbor in Dublin for some dim sum, and overall, the flavors really…read moredelivered. Everything we ordered tasted great and was seasoned perfectly. The only slight letdown was that the skin on a few of the dumplings was a bit too delicate and sensitive--they tore easily, so the kitchen's wrapper wrapper-to-filling ratio or dough mixture might have been just a little off that day. That minor detail aside, the food was genuinely delicious. We did notice a funny little quirk on the menu, though: there are two completely different dishes both labeled as number "202." If you aren't paying close attention, you might get a surprise, because one "202" is the rich roasted duck, and the other "202" is a vegetable dish! Definitely double-check with your server when ordering so you get exactly what you're craving. Great food, solid flavors, and a little menu treasure hunt made for a good meal. We will definitely be back!

    We ordered 10 dishes and everything came out pretty quickly. I was happy that the vegetable dishes…read morecame out first. Restaurant is bright and spacious. Good for large groups. Wouldn't mind coming back. The good stuff: - Pea sprouts and cordyceps in broth- I'd get this again although it was kinda pricy for a vegetable dish. I expected it to be a much larger serving. - Pan fried turnip cake- Is it me or have I never had a bad fried turnip cake? - Siu Mai- it didn't stand out for me but I'd still get it again. - Steam chicken feet with black bean sauce- I usually don't care for chicken feet but this was pretty good. My favorites: - Crab meat dumpling - Stuffed shrimp in donut w/rice noodle roll - Deep fried taro dumpling - Sticky rice & chicken in lotus leaf Pass: - Shanghai dumpling- there was no soup in the soup dumpling and the dough was a little thick. - Green onion pancake- this was disappointing, dense, dry and not crispy.

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    Soy sauce chow mein and baked BBQ pork buns
    Soy sauce chow mein and baked BBQ pork buns
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    Mayflower Restaurant

    Mayflower Restaurant

    3.5
    (861 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    We were here today, July 26, 2026 at 11:30am for a family reunions. 28 cousins joined together for…read morea luncheon. We try to get together once or twice a lear at central locations. Susie lives in the Bay Area and chose this restaurant. I was skeptical about keeping the cost low as we were having dim sum. I was afraid it would be outrageously expensive and not filling enough. She proved me wrong. Excluding the tea and other drinks it came to $30 per person and that included tax and tip. This was cheaper then the last banquet we had and I actually enjoyed most of the dishes here. The only dish I didn't have was the scallop and shrimp dumplings as the order came out with only 3 and there was 11 us at the table. I'm not sure how that was supposed to feed the table. We arrived at 11:10am and to ensure we weren't late. The parking lot was packed when we arrived. Saying that we only had to go up and down two isles to find a parking space. I have to add that the parking spaces were tight. We had the Honda Pilot and it barely fit in a space and that isn't the biggest car out there. We were told that our table was on the 2nd floor and to go to the side door. We walked around the side and found a door. There was not signage indicating it was part of the restaurant. The right side was locked, but the left side was unlocked. When we entered we were warmed with a sigh that said the floor was wet and to beware of slipping. They had a staircase to the left and a elevator to the right. That was a blessing, I know some of our party wouldn't have made it to the banquet with out the elevator. When we exited the elevator we were met by a staff member with their cart waiting to do downstairs. So the elevator serves guests and staff alike. When we got out of the elevator the staff member pointed us down the hall. We stopped at the bathroom on the way down the hall. Once we found the restaurant we were pointed to the back where we joined our party. We had 3 tables in the back which was nice. It beats being out in the open and disturbing everyone as we stood around chit chatted prior to being served. I felt bad for the table of 2 that were posted right next to the wall near our party. They just had a bad table. All the other tables upstairs were farther away and didn't feel like they were in our space. I have to add that the service was great. They kept coming to refill the waters and tea pot with tea, not just hot water. And we never felt rushed. We had a nice table on the edge of our tables agains the wall that we were able to hang our family tree. We are all 1st, 2nd and 3rd cousins and some of us have never met the others before so we really needed a family tree that color coded what generation you were. My favorite dish was the steamed sticky rice in Lotus root, next was the BBQ Pork Buns, third was the shrimp and pork dumplings. Though I don't recall seeing any shrimp in those dumplings.Thought they were big and meaty. My least favorite was the green onion pancake. It just wasn't fluffy and flakey. It was too dense and lacked flavor. And a little greasy. We had 12 dishes and were filled with some chow fun left over. The chow fun wasn't that great. It was filled with beef which was good, but it lacked sauce and the noodles weren't all that.

    Solid 3 star family style dining where some items, like the duck was good and others like the fried…read moretofu was meh. Round tables with lazy Susies, as it should be. Service was better than other spots, more personable.

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    Upstairs dining area
    Shrimp pork dumpling and dried scallop pea sprout dumpling
    Shrimp pork dumpling and dried scallop pea sprout dumpling
    Braised Egg Tofu & Eggplant 紅燒玉子豆腐茄子煲 $24

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    Yin Ji Chang Fen - Pleasanton

    Yin Ji Chang Fen - Pleasanton

    3.8
    (396 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Came back recently to dine in as we were hungry for some delicious Cantonese-style food. We…read moretypically do takeout throughout the week especially when we're sick but decided to dine in! They have 2 televisions inside constantly playing bluey so your kids can chill out watching bluey while eating porridge. Love the great service they always provide and can't beat their portions also. Always love ordering the preserved egg and pork porridge with Chinese donuts on the side. They also have dim sum on the menu that's a bit pricier than what I'm used to, but convenient to have alongside your porridge and steamed rice rolls. Always a treat to visit!

    Yin Ji Chang Fen is a Chinese chain from Guangzhou that focuses on Cantonese Chinese street food…read morefrom Southern China and Hong Kong. We were passing through and needed a quick dinner, so we tried it out. They have locations in several SF Bay Area cities. This one is next to super busy Chubby Cattle. Prices are cheap. Rate 4.2 on Google 3.8 on Yelp. Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Review: Black Bean Pork Ribs rice bowl ($12.50) had lots of pork ribs that were a bit tough. Flavor was fair but it was edible. 7.5/10 Shrimp rice Noodle roll ($9) were clearly frozen and freshly made. Too much noodle but decent shrmp. 7/10 Fried mini sesame balls ($6) were the best item. Tiny but, Hot and freshly fried. 9/10 Pork Liver congee ($9.25) was solid and edible but far from gourmet. 7.5/10 Boiled Chinese flowering Cabbage with soy sauce ($8.75) were over cooked but in ample quantity. 7.5/10 Overall - Good Food - Fair Decor - Good Service - Good Value - Very Good Would we come back - No

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    Dining room
    Congee with pork liver and kidney
    Congee with pork liver and kidney
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    Canton Village

    Canton Village

    4.0
    (345 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    Ordered for to go in the restaurant. We noticed how big the place is and nicely decorated. Seems to…read morebe a good place for larger parties. The prices are a bit high for my liking, but maybe this is a norm out here in Livermore. We ordered 3 items: Combo fried rice, Orange Chicken, and Chicken Corn Soup. Spent about $50. The food would have been only enough for 2 people. Food was good, soup was a bit salty and had a bit too much cornstarch. Orange chicken was delicious, I would go back for this anytime. The fried rice was okay, a little too dry, but not too bad. Overall the food was good and service was quick. We didn't wait too long for our order.

    We had dinner at Canton Village in Livermore, California, and it was a wonderful experience. My…read moreaunt, who lives in Livermore, brought us there since it's one of her favorite restaurants, and now I understand why. The three of us shared the House Special Dinner, which was a fantastic spread. It included fried prawns, egg rolls, barbecued spare ribs, Mandarin orange beef, prawns with snow peas, honey walnut prawns, and house fried rice. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The honey walnut prawns were especially memorable, and every dish had great balance and taste. The variety made it perfect for sharing, and we left very satisfied. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the overall dining experience was excellent. It's not exactly light on the wallet--the price is $32.95 per person as of March 2026--but considering the amount and quality of food you receive, it felt like a very good value. I would absolutely recommend Canton Village to anyone looking for delicious Chinese food in Livermore.

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    Back is the banquet area
    Back is the banquet area
    Plenty of food for leftovers
    Plenty of food for leftovers
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    88 Bao Bao

    88 Bao Bao

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Since moving to the tri valley this has been my wife and I's Favorite sit down/quick dumpling style…read morerestaurant. Super affordable and everything has been good. Smaller restaurant, maybe 10-14 total tables. Light decor. With a see through window into the kitchen. When you enter you are pointed to a table. They drop down menus but you walk to the cashier to order. We ordered the following: Popcorn chicken Crab and pork xiao long bao (8) Lo mein Pan fried pork buns (4) Popcorn chicken doesn't feel like they skimp and have good size chunks of chicken. Feels like Taiwanese fried chicken from your local boba shop. Xiao long bao was the star of the order, solid soup dumplings with great filling and broth. Pan fried pork buns, second favorite dish. Similiar as in a broth on the interior but purely pork. The bun is more of a softer bread you would get in like siopao in Filipino dishes. Quick service, food comes out quick, and plenty of portions that we eventually take home left overs. Staff is friendly and quick to clear tables. Highly recommend to stop by.

    I don't even know where to begin other than to say how disappointed I am with this restaurant…read more While I was seated and looking over the menu, a worker who I believe was a chef came up to my table, pointed at the beef noodle soup, and told me it was 50% off. My friend and I heard the same thing! However, when it came time to pay, I was charged full price. When I brought it up and even pointed out the worker, the staff claimed they had no idea what I was talking about. At that point, I just let it go but honestly, it didn't get any better from there. Every dish we ordered was bland, lacked flavor, and wasn't consistent at all. To make matters worse, I noticed something concerning near the cashier. They were refilling the water jug using what looked like a used plastic container that didn't appear clean or sanitary, which was really off-putting. Overall, this experience was disappointing from start to finish, both in terms of service and food quality.

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    View of counter and kitchen
    View of counter and kitchen
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