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Ocean Island

4.1 (109 reviews)
InexpensiveDim Sum, Cantonese, Barbeque
Closed • 7:30 am - 7:30 pm

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Divey
Casual
Dogs allowed

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Tawny V.

hahah big ups to my post in 2022! Ok yes its been a min but still a really good solid choice for quick affordable dim sum! This time around they deserve the 5 stars! Well since this is supposed to be a new post - my old one was good too.... Ocean Island dim sum offers the same products as any other dim sum place that offer push carts except less staff means the more you can save on the overall price. With that being said if you just want dim sum without the white cloth table setting and tea service then this is the place for you. You walk towards the back, look at the menu, on the bottom left of the pictured item you will see A or B. on the top right in green you will see the price for A and B... decide what you want, when its your turn they will let you know. If you are taking to go then come anytime but if you want good dim sum and a table remember early bird gets the worm!! (pssst.. 3 tables only at this restaurant) If you don't know what to get, this is what you should try.. 24. Pan fried leek dumpling 29. Pork and shrimp sweet rice sticky dumpling 30. Sesame ball 1. Ocean Island shrimp dumpling 2. Siu mai pork and shrimp dumpling 19. Steamed BBQ pork bun 21. Steamed Chinese sausage 46. Cruller wrapped rice roll If your still hungry after all this order a wonton noodle soup and triple item BBQ rice plate!

Beautiful egg tarts
Sanny C.

My mom loves getting dim sum here. The foods are always fresh. One of her favs are the egg tarts. The golden orange/yellow color and the buttery crust lol yumm...tastes even better when it's fresh out. Recently, she discovered the sesame buns. Omg! These were so good. Inside had a good amount of sesame. I always enjoyed the turnip cakes here. Never burnt and super fresh. Never received an ugly piece. The Har Gow was good as well. The shrimps tasted good. Not so salty. The skin was good too. It didn't fell apart. My mom never had a problem ordering. We will return Hehhe

Crispy pork
Piyathida R.

I found this place by accident after leaving the supermarket, and honestly, it feels like a hidden gem! The dim sum and roasted duck looked amazing, but I ordered 1 lb each of BBQ pork and crispy pork to go. BBQ pork was tender and well-balanced, not too sweet or salty. The crispy pork was perfectly crunchy and not greasy at all. I also tried the pork bun ($3). It was very large with a lot of dough, and the filling was delicious, but I wish there was a bit more filling inside. I'd give this item a 4/5. The staff didn't speak much English, but they were very friendly and tried their best to help and recommend items, which I really appreciated. There's no seating available, but parking is easy since you can use the supermarket parking lot for free.

Eddie E.

Ask us as it geta for a takeout dimsum place Been here countless times throughout the years and prices have steadily gone up but everything is pretty solid and of good quality. Even their egg custard is good (or just as good as any sit down dim sum spot). Just have to learn to deal with the lady servers who are rude and impatient.

Lo Mai Gai (糯米雞)
Joyce G.

My go to for roasted ducks. Got some snacks to eat like BBQ Pork Buns, Lo Mai Gai (糯米雞), and chicken feet. They were delicious and filling. Store is next to GW Supermarket and others at the strip mall. Parking is easy to find during the weekdays and totally different story on weekends. Service is great and fast.

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Ann A.

The sesame balls, shrimp dumplings, and shrimp rice rolls here are typically exceptional. My friends have mentioned that the chicken feet can be inconsistent. Occasionally, they may be mild, while at other times they offer a pleasant level of spice. While I haven't personally experienced the taste of chicken feet, I can discern when a dish lacks flavor. She then begins incorporating her own ingredients into the chicken feet. She also enjoys the roasted pork. There are instances when the white rice cake is soft, and the flavor is not quite right, leading me to discard it. I believe this establishment offers some of the finest dim sum options for takeout.

Nor mai gai, spring rolls, pineapple buns, siu mai and baked cha siu baos at the top! Yum
Christina F.

Nor mai gai (sticky rice, meat, and mushrooms wrapped in a lotus leaf) was so moist and flavorful. Really good shrimp spring rolls. Siu mai (pork and shrimp dumpling) was solid, not as good as Lucky 1, but decent. Very good baked cha siu bao (bbq pork bun), lots of meat. Excellent nai wong bo lo bai, (pineapple custard bun) so much custard. There's some tables inside, but it's more of a takeout place. My family got takeout here years ago and I think the food quality has improved since then! Will definitely stop by if I'm in the area again.

Maria A.

We stumbled upon this spot when we were doing some shopping in the area. It wasn't super busy when we stopped in but got gradually busier. I did notice a ton of people getting to go orders and a handful of people sitting and eating in the restaurant. For the food, they opted to either have you fill out the order sheet (if you don't speak Mandarin or Cantonese) and submit it and get in the line for cafeteria style ordering. Price wasn't bad $4.89 or $5.59 depending on what was being ordered. We got the Shrimp and Green Leek Dumpling, Sticky Rice Dumpling, Shanghai Dumpling, and Shrimp Rice Roll. Aside from the mishap of getting out of line and having to go back in line to order, we were delayed an extra 15-20 minutes. The food was pretty good for take out dim sum and we got the food pretty quickly. Luckily I had secured a spot to eat in the restaurant (there were 4 other tables that were partly vacant and some that had others enjoying the dim sum. Not bad for a spot with no people pushing carts out with the dim sum offerings, but there were at least 6-8 employees on hand either cooking, prepping, or processing orders. The spot accepts cash or card for payment. Not bad and decent food selection. I'd probably visit again in the future, should I be in the area. The spot has a private lot for parking and it wasn't overly packed.

Pan Fried Pot Sticker.
Cindy S.

A Takeout Dim Sum spot that's conveniently next to Great Wall Market in Monterey Park, Ca. Ocean Island is a Cantonese restaurant that is mainly takeout and specializes in Dim Sum and Barbeque dishes, the menu has an impressive selection of baked, steamed, fried dim sum. DIM SUM PRICES are broken down into two categories: A):$4.89 and B): $5.59. In addition, pastries, congees, noodle soups, rice rolls, roasted Chinese BBQ, and BBQ rice plates can also be found and ordered. Although it's mainly a takeout spot, a few tables are available for dine-in. It's divey. It's casual. Ocean Island is perfect for a quick and delicious snack, lunch, or dinner. NOT the best place in town for "takeout dim sum", but not the worst either. The staff are friendly. *Cash and Credit Card accepted. *Parking shared with Great Wall market and other businesses.

Benedict P.

Ohhhhh don't you love it?! Cause I love it!!! Dim Sum food is always the best no matter what time it is in the world. And no matter where you at, it's always the BEST TIME. I came here to try this place out and it was just so delicious. The food were made fresh an either baked or steamed to that perfect temperature. Staff were so happy and excited to help their customers and welcome them as they walked on in. The price range is affordable and not too expensive. The ambiance here was a little humid because they were steaming new freshly made food but that was okay. I would definitely come back when I am ever hungry for a quick snack.

Maruko X.

Ambiance: it's a tiny dim sum place located right outside a grocery store, limited dining table inside and no one is cleaning, it's mainly a takeout place Service: disorganized lines for ordering and picking up, some people cut the line more likely unintentionally Food: variety choices of dim sum and Cantonese bbq Pork & Shrimp Dumpling Siu Mai - *** average Shrimp w/Green Leek Dumpling - **** recommend Shrimp & Scallop Dumpling - *** average taste Sesame Ball - **** crispy and chewy, filled with red beans, recomedn BBQ Pork Pastry - *** crispy outside, lack of flavor inside Roasted Pork - *** crispy but very dry Chicken - ** undercooked and flavorless Roasted Duck HK Style - **** recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect $40~$45 per order for a group of two to three, and note it's cash only payment here

Pork Rib Plate, comes with Chicken Feet too...Really good
Melinda L.

I was a big fan of this location when it was the old 'Yum Cha Cafe,' and when I was in the area, I learned it's now, 'Ocean Island.' As much as I miss the previous establishment, Ocean Island does have a good selection of dim sum, pastries, and your basic congees (jook), noodle soups, and rice plates. There's like three tables inside if you want to eat there, but with the constant foot traffic, you may just to take your food to-go (like everyone else). It really helps if you speak Mandarin or Cantonese here - the ladies are working fast and there's kind of a line and also kind of none lol. I was trying to place an order and they didn't hear me for some reason, then this kind lady who spoke Mandarin told them I wanted to place an order (so nice!) and I did just that. I only came here to try their Boa Luo Bao (Pineapple Bun) and their Pork Ribs Rice Plate, which turned out really good on everything. The dim sum also looked good, but I feel like the pastries and plate meals might be better value. Even though it's a to-go shop, the prices are still slightly steep for dim sum - about $5-$7 per dish or so...that definitely adds up! Quality of food is good though. Parking here is a hit or miss in the lot, depending on the day you go there. It shares a parking lot with other shops and the giant supermarket, so parking space can come sparingly. But street parking is available if it's really packed. But yeah if you're in the area, worth stopping in and get your dim sum fix.

Menu as of 8/19/2024
Katie C.

Cash and card accepted with no additional fees, Visa and Master cards. I am thoroughly impressed by the quality of food they have for a to-go dim sum spot. So good we got it TWICE in the same week. You need to give their deep fried items a try. None of them are soggy and dripping with grease like other places are. All their baked buns the dough used for it seem to be the same for all of them- soft, great texture, fluffy, moist. Rice roll batter has a great texture. 24. Pan Fried Leek Dumpling- very good, filled with ground pork mixed in with leek. There was a crisp to the pan fried sides (both sides). 30. Sesame Ball- filling filled to the brim, very crispy and amazing texture. Filled with red bean filling, if you prefer the lotus kind I would steer away. Not too sweet. Gao Choi Gao (11. Shrimp w/ Green Leek Dumpling)- filling was great, the wrapper fell apart before we got home to eat. Still very good! Chashu Cheung Fun (41. BBQ Pork Rice Roll)- surprisingly had green onions and cilantro, which I loved! Added so much depth. Usually restaurants only fill it with the bbq pork and no greens. Dan Tat (37. Egg Custard Tarts)- pastry shell was nice and flaky. Custard wasn't too sweet or dense.

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Ask the Community - Ocean Island

How is parking in general?

It's adjacent to a supermarket so you can park there.

Does their food have MSG?

Probably

Is the dim sum available all day? Like can I go get some for dinner?

You sure can! Their steam trays are there all day long ^-^

Do they accept credit cards?

Yes. Over $20.

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