Came here for lunch by myself yesterday around noon. The restaurant was pretty packed. I ordered…read more3 items: har gao (shrimp dumplings), bean curd rolls and chinese sticky rice wrapped in lotus leafs. The food came fairly quickly and were hot and tasty. This is my go to place in Walnut Creek if I crave for dim sum. The food is ok although the price is a bit higher than Oakland or SF Chinatown. I am glad to see that this place has good business during lunch since there aren't that many choices for dim sum in Walnut Creek and I want them to stay in business. The restaurant is clean but in my opinion it can use a remodel or some new furnitures. I have been coming here since it was called Shanghai Gourmet before. The decore and layout looks the same for the past 20 years.

Questionable service…read more I stopped by to place a take out order. Now it's Friday night, and busy, but not that busy. I stood at the front desk for almost 5 minutes while the woman at the counter shuffled menus without acknowledging me. She did a lap around the restaurant, came back, and then asked how she could help me. I told her I wanted to place a to-go order. She proceeds to take my order when the phone rings. Rather than placing the line on hold because she has a live customer in front of her, she decides to dive into the conversation! I'm very keen on customer service, and the fact that I was initially unacknowledged and then intentionally overlooked tells me all I need to know. They don't have to worry about getting my business.

I dream about these dumplings…read more 2 Soup dumplings baskets & extra chili oil please! The place is small & narrow but you won't regret eating here I swearrrrr!

Forgot to take photos but got the pork xiao long baos 4/5…read moreGinger and scallion noodles 4/5 And some soup dumpling I forgot what meat Quick service, easy to pay, limited seating but line moves quick. Very busy and small inside but outdoor seating available. Def recommend

Dumpling 85 has some of the best XLB in the Bay Area! I go here too often haha. The XLB are…read moreflavorful, packed with soup and filling and at an affordable price. I especially liked how the dumpling skin of the XLB was not too thick or thin. In addition, whether dining in or eating takeout, the XLB are so perfectly made that they never break. Beyond the XLB, I have tried numerous other dishes on their menu. From their Noodle Soup and Chow Mein to their pig ear and beef roll, you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu! I personally enjoy eating the beef roll with the XLB. The restaurant can get a bit crowded during lunch and dinner on the weekends, but the servers are very attentive. Great to eat outside on a nice sunny day. Strongly recommend!

Dumpling 85 opened where Sakiya Sushi was 4 years ago. Interior still has the sushi counter that's…read morebeen transformed into a food prep station. 10ish tables inside and a few tables outside in front. Interior is kinda cramped. Plenty of parking in lot. Vocals & instrumental music in background. Greeted quickly & seated promptly upon entering. Ordered. Food came in 15ish minutes. Offerings (Shanghainese, China): xiao long bao, steamed dumplings, appetizers, buns, fried rice, noodles. Soups, pan-fried entrees, soups. Slurps/bites: pork & crab meat xiao long bao (8/17.95) steaming hot with mist arising from basket. -dipping sauce of soy sauce & red vinegar w/ginger -small ball of steamed pork within wrapper with a small piece of crab meat atop pork. -soup wasn't too hot nor plentiful. Had sweet & meat flavas. -ate plenty decades ago. Not often during past years. Seating filled up with Mandarin & Cantonese speaking patrons. Staff also spoke English. 4 stars worthy! Service/quality/quantity 4ish stars. *May check out steamed dumplings or noodle soup next. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

We've had dim sum with cousins several times. Last month,…read moreour cousin organized 3 tables for a Sunday dim sum cousins reunion luncheon. We devoured Baked BBQ pork buns, Steamed sticky rice in lotus leaf, Green onion pancake, Beef chow fun, Baked egg custard tarts, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, Prawns with honey glazed walnuts, Baked BBQ pork buns with crispy top, Shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork rice noodles, Scallop and shrimp dumplings, and Shrimp pork dumplings. The only negative was the small portion size of the honey walnut shrimp. Our party was seated in the back of the upstairs room, so it was a little quieter than the main dining room downstairs. Lots of dim sum choices. We were able to find parking on a busy Sunday with just a little effort in the shopping center parking lot.

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.

Still a solid Chinese restaurant in Dublin. On a Sunday for lunch, the place was packed and we got…read moreseated in another room a few doors down and disconnected from the actual restaurant. Props to the business owners for recognizing supply/demand. I didn't notice a big difference with service in this random room. Dim sum here is great and we love ordering the special menu items and the incentive coupons to come back!

The food at Koi Palace is good but the prices are very high. Then they add an 18% service fee that…read morethey specifically stated that it is not a tip, but instead goes toward employee wages, benefits, and operational costs. I don't understand why customers should be responsible for covering the restaurant's internal expenses on top of already expensive menu prices. The explanation for this service fee is only in English displayed at the bottom of their menu, even though most customers are Chinese. Many people would never know what they're being charged for. It feels inconsiderate and misleading. Overall, the experience was disappointing and not worth the money. 写这条评论是为了提醒华人顾客注意。鲤鱼门的菜品一般，价格本来就偏高。结账时还会自动加上 18% 的服务费，并且特别注明这不是小费，而是员工薪资、福利和运营成本。 我不理解为什么餐厅的内部成本要由顾客来承担，尤其是在菜价已经这么贵的情况下。 更不妥的是，这段说明只有英文，大部分华人顾客根本不会注意到。让人觉得不够体贴，也不够透明。 整体体验非常失望，不值得这个价钱。

Great food and great customer service. Off the freeway and quick service. Will definitely come back…read morewhen driving through again. ​

I had such a great experience at China Palace! The food was really good, but what stood out the…read moremost was the excellent customer service. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they care about their customers. I'll definitely be coming back!

FYI: you can text them your order as well to avoid the wait time…read more Ordering is straightforward, the restaurant cooks your order fresh, so there is a 10-15 min wait depending on your order. Food rating: Chicken feet is good, although the portion seems a bit small so order double if you really like it. Siu mai is juicy and thick. Steamed rice roll with beef is very soft and delicate, literally falls apart in your mouth. The sticky rice is super filling. Support your local businesses

Amazing dim sum. Taste and prep reminded me of Dim Sum houses in Oakland Chinatown frm the 70s…read more Sooo good. Its take out and service was pretty good. Online prob more efficient. I'll Dif go again.

88 Bao Bao is located in Dublin across from SF Premium Outlets, on the opposite side of 580. I was…read morein the area for some Labor Day shopping and ended up here for a late lunch with my partner and friends. Upon entering, the staff greeted us and seated us with menus. We were instructed to come up to the register to order when ready, and the food would be brought out. I don't mind this setup, but since the restaurant is small and the tables take up a lot of space, it can get congested at the front when busy. FOOD - Cucumber Salad - Shumai - Pork XLB - Chili Wontons We ordered these four items along with drinks, and everything was DELICIOUS. The quality is evident, as they prepare everything in-house, steaming and cooking each dish to order. The staff were very friendly, and the kitchen was busy with many people cooking and prepping. My FAV was the shumai. These were juicy and so flavorful. I look forward to returning to try more menu items!

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.

Came here for lunch around 1:30/2pm, there was no crowd at all…read more Ordered the meal special: a congee dish, a lobster dish and a few dim sum dishes. Ordered a few additional dim sum items too. Have not been here in a long while and dishes were still delicious, without the crowd. The deep fried salty corner tasted very good. The lobster e-fu-noodle tasted quite good. Nice clean restaurant. Did not visit the restroom this time, that restroom years ago really needed some upgrade and cleaning.

Golden Sand Harbor has been around in Dublin for quite a long time and I am surprised and pleased…read morethat they are still operating through a tough economy. That being said, their quality of food and service is still high quality. Their lunch special is a great price point and offers great tasting food. Happy to see Golden Sand Harbor still around .

I have become a creature of habit at East Ocean because I keep ordering the same thing: the…read moreMongolian Beef lunch special with steamed rice, and I always add the hot & sour soup. The portions are generous, so I usually order it to go and have plenty left for another meal. The little green salad comes with a dressing I really enjoy, and they also include delicate, crispy fried wonton chips -- a surprisingly tasty little extra. I've only ordered this one meal at East Ocean, but I've ordered it many times and have always enjoyed it. When you find something you really like, why mess with it?

gave this place a try since we were initially going to try the sushi place next door, but the wait…read morewas extremely long....this place was smaller than expected, however, for a friday evening, we were seated right away. the pros: - fast service - dim sum at dinner time!? we were so stoked! - the honey walnut prawns were amazing here. large prawns, fresh crunchy but light batter, not too sweet and the walnuts were candied perfectly - waitresses were very kind and attentive - brought out a toddler friendly water cup for my little one without having to ask for one - complimentary cucumber salad and peanuts as appetizers - several tvs for entertainment - bbq pork buns were good; soft and flavorful - congee was just as expected cons: - we ordered the fried shrimp dimsum (balls?) which came out last, and unfortunately were SO overcooked and burnt on the bottom....they were INCREDIBLY difficult to eat. i mean, we couldn't even stick our fork through because they were just rock solid hard... we tried to address this in the nicest way possible, but didn't get it remade or taken off the bill /: we appreciate the apologies but inedible food shouldn't have been served, or nonetheless, charged for... - shumai was good but bottom of the wrapper was mushy and overcooked - hargow didn't have much flavor - chow fun was basic and had a lot of onions/spring onions...(and i'm usually a gal that doesn't mind extra onions but it was almost like 50% onions and 50% noodles - our little one couldn't eat much of it) - while others got their to-go boxes handed to them, for whatever reason, our waitress took our leftovers to the back to box up. we didn't mind this, HOWEVER, as the waitress was picking up our food, she began coughing so much :( all over our food and TWICE in my face....my husband looked over at me in complete shock. i didn't even know how to react without being rude but that being the last part of our experience makes me a bit disappointed and don't feel too comfortable coming back /: while dining, we had high hopes of this being our new dim sum place since we moved and aren't close to our favorite/usual spots anymore. overall, good but not the best. our personal experience was just okay.