Dinner here is consistently good. We dined as a group of 12 and had a traditional Cantonese feast which typically consists of 8-10 courses meant to be shared. The teens in our family raved about the salted egg yolk fried crab. We have dined here a handful of times since they've opened in the last few years and noticed their service gets better and better with every visit. The wait staff are really on top of it. They keep a mindful eye and also offer a delightful dessert service at the end of the meal, fresh cut fruit with sweet tong sui soup. While there are plenty of Cantonese restaurants in Elmhurst, the thoughtful and respectful team at Ocean Bay make all the difference. I heard their dim sum is quite good too! read more

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Went there for dim sum and it was great. Forgot to take pics of the dim sum but took pics of the menu. They also have a private parking lot but I street parked because I didn't know till we asked - so for next time! It was a nice size restaurant with seemingly private rooms on the side. Another place in case we go with family. read more

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lol thankfully no one got sick from this meal (afterwards) but we reserved a big friend family style dinner and one of my friends stepped in the sticky mouse trap under the table of the private room. and the mouse stuck on the trap was still alive. the host and waiters tried their best to de-escalate the situation but this was already halfway through our dinner and we lost our appetites for the rest of the remaining courses. despite this misfortune, the food was very yummy and authentically cantonese. would probably still return for future dimsum and dinner meals. just hoping they have a solid health and sanitation code next time. read more

Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Back in the area again and went for dim sum at Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant. I love dim sum places that still have the dim sum carts buzzing around in the restaurant. It just adds so much to the whole atmosphere. Their dim sum is actually very decent and they have a good variety of dishes. The dim sum ladies are very friendly and helpful. I asked for a couple of items and they actually remembered to bring them when available. That showed they really care about their customers and put extra effort into making their experience very pleasant. Definitely a good restaurant to have around in this neighborhood. read more

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This spot used to be "Ping's", which shut down a few years ago. It's slightly different in the inside. There is a section that was converted into to two banquet rooms for private functions. The food is still wonderful. We loved everything. The sauce for the seafood pan fried noodles could have used a little bit more seasoning. The service is great. You have a staff of seasoned veterans who just know how to do things around. Very polite and quick to respond. Can't ask for anything more. This place is worth revisiting. Definitely going to be back, especially when I'm in town visiting my folks read more

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My experience and review is base my banquet style dinner. The service was quick, food came out quickly. I tried the following dishes: 1. Salmon & Conch Sashimi 2. Stir-Fried Conch with Crispy Tofu 3. Shark's Fin Soup with Chunks of Crabmeat 4. Rack of Lamb with Broccoli 5. Squab 6. Salt and peppered House Special Style Dungeness Crab 7. Steamed House Special Style Dungeness Crab 8. Crab Fried Rice 9. Sautéed Snow Pea Shoots in Lobster Sauce 10. Baby Shrimp. 11. Steamed Carp 12. Crab Fried Rice 13. Braised Noodles w/Chives I like all the dishes but my favorite was the lamb and shark fin soup. My only complaint was the restaurant was packed and I felt squished in my seat, so it was a little uncomfortable eating there. The restaurant is close to the R train Grand Av-Newtown station.If you drive, they have the restaurant has their own parking lot and it cost only $5 to park. read more

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- Made reservations for a party of 18 at noon on a Sunday; tables were ready for us ahead of our reservation time; we were seated in the semi-private space in the rear - Parking is challenging during the dim sum rush; there is a small customer lot on the side, but it appears unavailable until after 3 p.m. on Sundays - The dining room was busy, loud, and tightly packed with tables crammed close together--expected for a weekend dim sum crowd, but still uncomfortable - Service was typical: efficient enough, but strictly task-oriented - We ordered lunch dishes from the menu and picked a few dim sum items to snack on while waiting for the food - Overall, everything was average and nothing stood out: the Chinese vegetables had good garlic flavor but were overcooked; the chicken chow fun lacked smoky, charred notes and needed more wok hei; the salted baked pork chops were the highlight with a crispy exterior and juicy meat that wasn't overly greasy; the chicken chow mein was bland and needed more seasoning--noodles had no crunch and were chewy/stale - Unfortunately, we also found a sesame-sized roach crawling on one of the water cups--something you hope to never encounter, even if it's not entirely surprising; we didn't have it stick around long enough for a photo; found myself examining every bite carefully throughout the meal read more

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This review is based on dinner service and focused on authentic Cantonese dishes at Ocean Bay Seafood in Elmhurst. We ordered the steak kew with asparagus in oyster sauce, sautéed spinach, and a grouper filet stir-fried with snap peas, lotus root, carrots, and celery. Everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and cooked with skill. Portions were generous, and while prices were on the higher end, the quality justified it. Service was attentive and professional. There's a $5 parking lot around the corner with an attendant, which is a big plus in the area. The main drawback: a large, constantly flashing Jumbotron screen in the dining area, which made for a visually noisy atmosphere. If you're focused on the food, though, this spot delivers solid Cantonese cooking with a modern presentation. read more

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We came here Sunday for my grandma's birthday dinner celebration. This place serves authentic Chinese cuisine. Everything was so delicious! After they renovated this place, the interior is much more beautiful and the service was amazing! No complaints! The food was super delicious! Every plate was cleaned, there were no leftovers! A great place to have dinner with my family! read more

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Still one of the few legit places to get dim sum in Queens without going into Flushing. The dim sum is still decent, prices are still good, and their dinner menu is also extensive. We like coming here for authentic Cantonese dinner when we're in Queens, because it's a lot more peaceful than places in Flushing. The service is hit or miss - some servers are helpful and attentive and some look like they're dreaming and they can be slow. But honestly I don't go to Chinese restaurants for service. read more

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Came here on a rainy, chilly Saturday night for my Niece's Baby's 100th Day Celebration. Each banquet table had a set menu for $1,298, times that by 12 and it was a full house. Restaurant is new, modern, and beautifully decorated. The tables were a bit tight though. The food here blew me away. They are known for their seafood and each dish delivered. Here is what all 120 guests had... - Red Eggs (symbolizing joy, renewed life, & good fortune) - Salmon & Conch Sashimi - Stir-Fried Conch w/Crispy Tofu - Shark's Fin Soup w/Chunks of Crabmeat - Rack of Lamb w/Broccoli - Crispy Squab (no they are not off the streets of NYC. Lol). - House Special Style Dungeness Crab (salt & peppered style) - House Special Style Dungeness Crab (steamed) - Crab Fried Rice - Sautéed Snow Pea Shoots in Lobster Sauce - Lie Lieu Ha (baby shrimp, they are incredibly sweet) - Steamed Carp - Crab Fried Rice - Braised Noodles w/Chives Desserts - Mini Sesame Balls & Almond Cookies - Fruit Platter (Oranges & Honeydew) - Taro Sago Dessert Soup - Vanilla & Green Tea Birthday Cake Service is a 10/10. The lovely hostess was friendly, the manager and the entire staff all pitched in and they were all bustling their a$$ off to make sure every guest was having a good time. Parking in Elmhurst is impossible but luckily Ocean Bay Seafood has their own parking lot with an attendant. Cost is only $5. I know, I was like whatttt?? $5 only?? I had a blast seeing my extended family. Congrats to Baby Ryan!! XO!!! read more

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Really solid Cantonese food in a comfortable and convenient space. I always call to make a reservation when my family has a large gathering. Sometimes we end up in a private space, which is nice. The restaurant is conveniently located near the train station, but parking is also available nearby. Prices are reasonable and service is accommodating. Credit cards accepted. read more

Food brings people together within the continental U.S. from coast to coast. My family member's collegiate friends of 50+ years follows the golden years. Reservations for our two tables (8 people + 6 people = 14 total). The maître d' is entirely absent from the hostess stand as we waited to be seated as part of the reservation; ergo, my family member conducted a walk-through the entire restaurant to locate our party member and tables in a semi-private room separated by a partition. Nevertheless, the staff is accommodating to our large party's with changing plates, moist towelettes, providing one wooden child high chair, and takeout baggie for leftovers. Takeout menus and business cards are both available for grabs which is now included in my collection. Dinner certainly ate my fill for authentic Cantonese cuisine in Elmhurst, Queens. Peking Pork Chops, ging1 dou1 paai4 gwat1 京都排骨 A classic Chinese meat entrée that is delicious as I was absolutely elated for rich fulfillment. Chinese Seafood Bird Nest, hoi2 sin1 zoek3 caau4 凤凰巢 A common Hong Kong Chinese cuisine that Ocean Bay prepared it correctly. The deep-fried formation basket that holds a seafood-and-vegetable stir-fry for both shrimp and scallops, snow peas, boneless fish fillet, celery sticks, straw mushrooms, and calamari. The noodle basket was, thankfully, not very hard that I was able to pick-up the egg noodles. I always enjoyed the floral shaped cut carrots. Sautéed Roasted Chicken The chicken was hard particularly the skin as I felt it was overcooked. Cantonese-Style Ginger Scallion Lobster The protein of the lobster was cooked very well that it was easily able to be removed from the lobster's shell. Fried rice This was slightly salty with pieces of egg and scallions. I believe salt was used in preparation rather than soy sauce which is non-traditional, but perhaps is the "reboot" Americanized version? Red bean soup, hung4 dau6 tong1 紅豆湯 This classic Chinese dessert soup dish was average. Fresh cut orange Average. read more

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This place has been my family's go to places for dimsum for years and we were back today. We came around 12:30 PM and the line to wait for a table was crazy. They give you a number to call when your table is ready. The wait was only 20 minutes but there wasn't much room to wait so everyone was crowded around the front, so I suggest getting there earlier closer to 10 AM. We ordered our usual beef chow fun, steamed ribs, shrimp rice rolls, shu mai, chicken feet, and beef stomach. Everything from the steamers were super good, hot, and flavorful. Especially loved the juicy shrimp in the rice rolls and the savory filling of the shumai. The chow fun was a little on the bland side but you can taste the smokiness of the wok hei. Overall, still a solid place for dimsum but I would definitely recommend getting there early to beat waiting around. read more

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Crazy crowded during weekend dim sum hours for sub-par dim sum. Ever since the old Ping's Restaurant closed down a few years ago and rebranded, I was always curious as to what would be done with the space --- in comes Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant to try to carry on the dim sum tradition here. Unfortunately, the dim sum was a pretty big let down. First, I read that there is a small parking lot for this restaurant up on Goldsmith St and that you only have to pay a few dollars to park there. If that's the case, then we completely missed it. To put it lightly, parking is a nightmare in this area, especially during prime dining hours for dim sum. Luckily, we found a parking spot only 1 block away on Queens Blvd within 15 minutes, but patrons can easily circle for 30 minutes with no luck. In addition, Goldsmith St is super tight to the point of having 2 way traffic is impossible, but somehow it's a 2 way street. We arrived at about 12pm on a hot Saturday afternoon and didn't get seated until about 12:50ish. Waiting was not the issue because I will wait all day to try food if I have to (ok maybe not all day, but you get my drift), but the wait area WAS a huge issue. The restaurant isn't all that big and with all of the people waiting in the cramped space to escape the heat, it absolutely became a fire hazard. When we were finally seated, food came over fast and furious as the dim sum carts circled around the tight restaurant like an F1 race. They pretty much have the usual dim sum fare and we were able to try their pork dumplings, chicken feet, beef and shrimp rice rolls, steamed meatballs, steamed spare ribs, sticky rice, egg tarts and coconut jelly. Also, since we were in the celebratory mood - like VERY celebratory mood, we also ordered a shredded chicken pan fried noodle, flat rice noodle with chicken AND 2 Cantonese-style lobsters for good measure. I mentioned the disappointment in the food and the negative feedback was mostly centered around the dim sum and the fact that some of the saucy dim sum dishes - like the steamed spare ribs and chicken feet had a "slimy" texture to them. The sauce was a bit too gelatinous and thick for my liking. The pork dumplings were OK as were the rice rolls. The egg tarts, which they served the larger variety, were excellent. As for my favorite dim sum dessert, coconut jelly, it was rather flavorless compared to other restaurants. The pan fried noodle was decent, but once again a bit too "slimy". The 2 lobsters were good, albeit a bit smaller than we anticipated. Overall, our experience was meh. The parking in the area is tough and the wait was expected. However, they have a little bit of work to do on the flavor of the dim sum and need to do something about the sauce on the dishes. The kitchen entrees were OK, so maybe dinner could be decent, but dim sum was a thumbs down. read more

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Every time we go here, something annoys us. Last outing for family CNY dinner there was the ribeye dish for 33 which had barely .5 lbs of meat/rest was mushroom. For vegetables on some of the dishes they went with the cheapest celery. Standouts were snow pea shoots and roasted chicken. They also messed up our fish order, gave us deep fried instead of sautéed. They tried to pawn it off to us and saying kids like it. Poor service, rushed like cattle, shrinkflation sigh, it's your stereotypical Cantonese restaurant experience I guess. Parking is now 5 on weekends too. Unless last resort Id go elsewhere. read more

Went on a somewhat busy but not crowded Friday for dim sum. We did not have to wait for a table. The classics were good, including the shrimp rice noodle rolls, shrimp dumplings, pork shumai, and chicken feet. I'm used to the turnip cakes being fried just a tad bit longer, but they were still good! We also ordered several larger dishes including snails in black bean sauce, clams in black bean sauce, and lobster with rice. The lobster was definitely a hit at the table! Overall solid dim sum spot. I would definitely go back. They also have a parking lot with a valet; it costs a few bucks to park but very convenient! read more

Second visit. Delighted with our choices. The fresh, live, steamed fish was marvelous. Such nice texture. The clams were very fresh. Can never go wrong with pea shoots sautéd with garlic. The big clam dish was a first for us and we quite liked it. Our servers were very nice and helpful. This place is now our go to for Cantonese cuisine this side of town. read more

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I've only did take out from here for the lunch specials which is pretty good. It use to be $10 an ordered but recently increased to $11.50. The food is pretty tasty. I would order 3 to 5 dishes and pickup around 3:30 so I can have dinner with the family. read more

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Amazing local restaurant for cantonese style food. I ordered 7 dishes for takeout for a feast. Originally I thought the portion and quality might be worse than dining at the restaurant, but to my surprised it was still a great experience. I think their dishes have a lot of "wok chi", extremely important for authentic Chinese food. I highly recommend their fried rice, fried fish, and walnut shrimp when you are there. On the other note, I think their dimsum is just okay for quality. But it's hard to find this type of local restaurant in Elmhurst and I would still highly recommend if you do not want to travel all the way to flushing or Chinatown. read more

Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Went on Sunday late morning. It's packed but didn't have to wait. Their parking lot is full so was a challenge to find parking. The quality were standard, nothing special. Seems they were not able to keep some items hot, and dim sum taste different when it's luke warm or cold. Reasonable priced. Their chili sauce was a store bought which is dissapointing. read more

Food- okay. Service- okay. Cantonese as primary language. Ambiance- soso. Good for party. read more

Fairly good dim sum spot. Beef offal dish only had stomach; chicken feet was fresh and well sauced. read more

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The food is tasty. The price is a little high for dinner especially for seafood. The staffs are friendly. I'd bring special guests there if I go back again. They have parking, but it seems like you have to pay. read more

On the weekend, their kitchen does not open till 11 am. I got there when they opened at 10 am on a Saturday, and there was no wait. It quickly filled up by 10:30am. There was a huge crowd of people waiting when I left at noon. I have eaten a lot of dim sum and this place surprisingly good. The shu mai is actually quite good. The Dan tat is very smooth and tasty but you can tell they use lots of butter. I liked the beef fried hor fun, but wish there were more noodles. The snow pea shoot is actually very good too. I liked the rice noodle with shrimp as well. The atmosphere is typical. Chaotic. The bathrooms were decent. There is an also a small back section that is nice for sequestering kids. They also have a private room , probably can fit 15 at least. Would go back again when I am in the neighborhood read more

My family always have a party here. Food is freshly prepared; service is good and they are attentive to our needs. Overall we had a comfortable dining experience. read more

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Stable dimsum spot in the area. Usually a 20 mins wait on the weekend. Shorter wait time on the weekday. Walk in friendly. The dimsum is yum. Rice rolls are made fresh to order. Good selection and variety of dimsum. read more

Enjoy some authentic Cantonese cuisine at this large establishment. They have room for traditional Chinese banquets: for weddings and celebrations. We came here for the walnut shrimp! If you haven't had it before, they're fried Jumbo Shrimp in a cream sauce with broccoli and honey walnuts on the side. We also had the famous garlic chicken, lobster and several other dishes. All the dishes were well portioned and the flavor was good. I would definitely come back for the walnut shrimp. Cheers read more

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Been going to Ocean Bay for awhile now and it's always a great spot for us in the neighborhood. Spot on dim sum during the day and wonderful fresh ingredient dinners. The ambiance is great, attentive service, friendly staff. They have voucher parking across the street which is convenient. Great for large groups and even parties as they have party rooms with minimum meal purchase level. The dim sum here is our go to as we love the variety and relaxed atmosphere. Go for any of the items, shu mai, haw gau, rice rolls, and even kitchen order items after 11 am, like noodles, rice, or entrees. We'll definitely be back and always is a great time. read more

I went for the Chinese New Year's with a group of friends. The food was not good at all, was cold and the service was poor too. We had to ask a number of times the waiter for our plates we ordered. The dishes were not cooked properly. The chicken was not seasoned that well either and the other foods that we had were cold and not properly cooked and did not have no taste to it. It was also very expensive for the amount of dishes we ordered and the poor service. I have had better food in other Chinese restaurants. read more

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The crispy gray sole fillet was amazing and well worth $39.99! It was so yummylicious, my mouth waters every time I think of it. It was still crispy by the time we walked home (15-20 min walk). Loved every bite of the crispy gray sole, it was perfect for my husband and kids. Still kept an eye out for bones but didn't find any in the fillet pieces. Also ordered the Peking Pork Chop but we devoured it before pics were taken. Obviously the pork chop was so delicious, it disappeared right after we opened the box. All in all, the taste is usually on point and consistent every time we order from here. Love the foodie experience every time! read more

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Would give it a 3.5 stars. Some of the food was good and some just ok. Pork chops - good. Always good when it's done-in. Prefect crispiness. Mushroom e-noodles- pass. Not much flavors. No mushroom flavors at all. Fried rice - it was ok. Beef with Chinese broccoli - big pieces of beef. Sauce is good with white rice. Fried flounder - can't mess up with this dish. Nice and crispy. Like chips. Can eat all the edges. Black bean clams - the flavor was good, too bad it was a bit undercooked, which lead it to be very fishy tasting. And mushy. String beans with ground beef - not bad. Be warned, it is a bit spicy, so might not be great for some kids or weaks; I mean, adults. Walnut with Mayo - great dish. Walnut was sugar coated enough too! Fish maw - pass. Broth was bland and taste of freezer burn. Theres a parking lot on the side. read more

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This place used to be Ping's and was our go-to dim sum place for the neighborhood. Glad to see that the location has finally reopened and we are welcoming ocean bay seafood restaurant with open arms. Dim Sum wise - the quality is great even for takeout and all the rice skin for the dumplings and rice rolls is stretchy, fresh, warm, and nicely chewy. The meat inside was plump for the har gow and shrimp crepes, and not overcooked. Shrimp chive dumplings were a fave, and have the egg- flavored wrapper and lots and lots of chvies for a deep chive flavor and prominent textural component. Also- one cool thing they have here that's newer to mainland Chinese cuisine is rolled up chun fun noodles that are cut width-wise so you get little bundles of it, stir fried. Look for it in the specials section - they serve it with seafood. I forgot the name of it in Chinese but it's something you won't find everywhere just yet and is my Chinese parents' go-to dish when coming here. Authentic, quality and a great spot to show people who are out of town and want that authentic Chinese dim sum experience. read more

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Delicious neighborhood dim sum restaurant if you can't get to Manhattan's Chinatown or Flushing's Chinatown. Good variety of tasty dim sum. Friendly wait staff and dim sum cart staff. There was a line of about 40+ people outside when we arrived a few minutes before they opened at 10AM. Today being Father's Day and I was not surprised by the line. We were seated within 5 minutes so I was impressed with how quickly they sat us. Didn't snap as much pictures as the place was buzzing and I was easily distracted by all the dim sum carts passing by with their tasty offerings. read more

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Ocean Bay is a good spot for authentic Chinese food, including dim sum and dinner. I love coming here for dim sum! If you have a big group, I recommend calling in advanced to reserve a table. read more

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This is my family go to place for every meal time. Dim sum, lunch, or dinner. They have dim sum until later afternoon which you can order off the menu to go. The food is fresh and authentic. Never had and issue. Staff is so friendly and helpful! read more

I did not receive my order today July 5 , 2025. Where is my order? Im already charged $ 119.82. It says it's picked up by yelp-grubhub. Please send back my $119.82 or check with yelp-grubhub. Ill wait for your response. read more

Came here for afternoon dim-sum on a week day; place wasn't too packed and was quick to be seated. There are the wheeled dim-sum carts with the typical fan favorites; nothing out of the ordinary. The Shrimp rice roll tasted okay, but needed to be special ordered from the waiter; I like the water-chestnut cake (liked the bouncy texture); ordered a special pan fried chicken noodle- the meat tasted a bit strange- don't think it's fresh. Aside, from that the dishes were okay. read more

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3.5 Stars but rounding down due to my hit or miss, inconsistent experiences here. I have gone to Ocean Bay quite a few times for dim sum; sometimes it's great; other times, it's just Meh. The food is very inconsistent. I've even received cold food! Unacceptable! Most of their dim sum items are good, although a little bland. But like I said, it's hot or miss. Sometimes they're great... it's a roll of the dice! The question is, do you want to gamble with your dim sum?! Customer service is a little rough sometimes. Again, hit or miss, depending on who your server is. I've received better (& friendlier) customer service when I dine with 4 ppl or less. Today, I went with a party of 10, and our server was not very accommodating nor friendly (until I got aggressive and complained). I mean, really, how can you give us one order of Har Gow when there are 10 ppl? Everyone gets a bite and passes it on?!?! Our server got huffy when I said I don't want just one order. They finally relented, and brought out the 3 orders I requested. WTF?!?! Totally unnecessary. One perk is that they do have a parking lot across the street. It's free parking if you dine here but there is a mandatory $3 "tip". lol I'll gladly pay it for the convenience, so thank you! Would I come back here for dim sum? Not sure. Maybe, if the location is more convenient to where I am at the time. read more

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My family's go-to spot for dim sum and family dinners. My Grandma's favorite is their cilantro and scallion cheung fun and my favorite is their shrimp with yellow chives, both are made to order. Their shrimp and pork siu mai during the dim sum hour is also very good. For dinner, we really enjoy ordering their Beijing porkchops, squash with garlic sauce, dungeness crab with salted egg yolk with fried rice and their fresh fish with scallion and ginger. The servers speak Cantonese and are very attentive to make sure you are enjoying your meal. read more