My family and I love coming here on Sundays when they have their dim sum carts. We usually go early…read moreright when they open because it does it packed. It is a large location and they have a good variety of items. They are even open on holidays and we have had a lot of lovely memories there. I would recommend this place if you're in the area or want to try dim sum dishes.

The food was average, but the service was an absolute horror story. They withheld our credit card…read morefor an eternity until we ask for it. Because of the terrible experience, we left a 5% tip. When we leave, a male waiter physically blocked the exit, trapping us inside the restaurant. He aggressively demanded a higher tip, yelling that their minimum tip requirement is 15%. When we refused to comply with this forced fee, he resorted to severe verbal aggression, screaming at us and yelling that we should never come back. Having lived in the US for 20 years, I have never experienced such unsafe, lawless behavior over a tipping dispute. Stay away! Any they delete my Google review.

Who would have thought that in Green Brook which is not necessarily widely known for Asian food,…read morewould have such fantastic Cantonese food. Better than a lot of places in Flushing & Chinatown and even the San Gabriel Valley in CA! Highly recommend the Salt & Pepper Grouper. It's deep fried and has the same seasoning as the popular Fried Squid with Salt & Pepper, but better! The fish is much more tender than squid. The batter is crispy and not oily at all. Also delicious was the Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce. Not on the menu. Will definitely be coming back in the future to try their other dishes and dim sum as well.

This restaurant is the go to place in central Jersey for great Cantonese cuisine. It is always…read moreextremely crowded during the weekend. Highly recommend making a reservation for any party of 5 people and above. Food is always excellent. Service is great. The decoration of the restaurant is very bright with different sizes of tables. BYOB.

I am giving this place five stars for the scallion noodles alone that I would normally pair with…read moretheir scallion chicken. If I can have this as staple, I mist likely would. Hands down the main reason why I keep coming back here a lot. But in all seriousness, we also enjoy their soup dumplings or as they call it, "juicy buns" and shumai with a side of steamed bokchoy. They have such a unique take with dim sums/dumplings that I can honestly appreciate. I also love love love their chili oil that is readilg available on the table. The restaurant ambiance is nice with good seating. The servers here has been consistently kind and accommodating. I look forward to coming back.

Sunday Lunch with friends. One of them has been eaten to…read morethis place a few times and he suggested to go there; The restaurant is quiet and cozy, very spacious and you can literally have a conversation without yelling, there was not background music neither; We ordered Pork Juicy Buns and different variety of Dumplings for the table and they were very good and fresh, you can watch at the ladies making the buns and dumpling that people order, from the dining area; we had also the fried buns and a dessert; A couple things went off though; the tap water was not good to drink so I asked for bottles of water and they don't have any bottles of water available for selling; I asked for Hot Tea then and also that wasn't available, ( I had never experienced an Asian restaurant without Hot tea) , so I went to the store next door to buy water for me and my friends ; It would be a good upgrade to sell bottles of water; Overall the food and service was good, the ambience was nice;

Canton Palace offers authentic dim sum like the kind you'd find in Flushing, but right here in…read moredowntown Somerville, NJ! I went on a weekday for lunch. Both the dim sum menu and a lunch menu with standard Chinese restaurant fare were available. My party got the general tso's chicken from the lunch menu, and it was exceptional. Good-quality white meat with just enough spice. Heads up, though, the lunch dishes don't come with rice, so order that separately. From the dim sum menu, we ordered braised tripe with ginger & scallion, fried shrimp rolls, shrimp dumplings, steamed chicken buns, and crab meat soup dumplings. The braised tripe was a standout. It was cooked in a light yet flavorful sauce of ginger and scallion with the tripe's own broth. The delicateness of the sauce worked perfectly with the tripe. The dumplings were all great, especially the soup dumplings. The steamed chicken bun was the only thing I'd skip. It was on the heavier side, and the filling was just okay. The bill came out to about what I expected for the amount of food we ordered--$65 before tip. The service was friendly, and taking our order and getting the food was quick. After the food arrived, though, it was a little difficult to flag down a server to order more and later to get the check. Still, it was understandable given how busy they were, constantly collecting orders and putting out food. Overall, Canton Palace is a great find for anyone looking for this style of Chinese food outside of the usual New York neighborhoods.

Experience was not what was expected. Prices are high, service mediocre. Wonton soup was room…read moretemperature. Sautéed pork and Chinese greens were steamed. Not sautéed. GROSS. As someone who cooks I was extremely disappointed. I should have sent back but they didn't seem to have any interest in our experience & there was a language barrier. Gets a star because hot and sour soup was fine and was heated appropriately and the sesame chicken with broccoli was good. Also can't give zero stars here...... wish I could. They charge $4 for rice and then grudgingly package it with leftovers. Entire restaurant had open tables but they stuck us against the servers alley that leads to kitchen. We had the staff behind us at a large table chattering away loudly while we tried to eat and talk. It was a mess. My husband paid the server in cash. They attempted to keep our change. I had to repeat myself multiple times asking for our change to come back. It almost seemed deliberate. So unprofessional. And yet my kind husband tipped the waitstaff generously; he's far kinder than I would have been. Not a class act restaurant. Will NEVER go back. REGRET that we chose this restaurant on our day out. =(

Food was incredibly flavorful. Service was one of a kind…read more Ambiance is good but i hope they will change their carpet soon...

The place is so dirty !!! The kitchen you can see when going to the toilet !!! The toilet is dirty…read moreand looks like it has not been clean in a while!!! They should be inspected by the sanitation' dept !!! Carpet old and dirty !!! Service very poor

I used to frequent this restaurant before moving to PA. It used to be known simply as "West Lake."…read moreI am not sure when or why "Plum House" was added to the signage. For me, this is the go-to restaurant for Cantonese cuisine due to its variety, authenticity, and menu choices. Aside from weekend dim sum, my go-to dish was the chicken pan-fried noodles. I met up with my old colleagues a few weeks ago when I was in the area. I was glad to be able to visit this restaurant again; our original choice was closed on Tuesdays, like many others. Braised Eggplant & Chicken with Salted Fish ($25): A uniquely authentic Hong Kong dish that I rarely get to try. Delicious. I would definitely order it again. Lufa & Fresh Tofu Skin in Chicken Sauce ($22): The tofu skin was a bit tough to chew, but this is another dish that is not commonly available in standard Chinese restaurants. Beef with String Bean ($21): On point. Dry Beef Chow Fun ($20): This is a common dish found in most Chinese restaurants. It was a bit lacking in flavor, but the texture of the chow fun was perfectly rendered. Pork Chop with Salt & Pepper ($19) Another classic fare. Crispy and tasty, with jalapeños to boot. Unlimited complimentary tea was served, and the staff was attentive and friendly. Decors and ambiance were good for any occasion. It was an excellent evening spent at West Lake Plum House.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Very good dim sum all around. ++++ Shrimp dumplings, pork dumplings, chicken feet, pork ribs, sticky rice, mini egg custard tarts, baked roast pork buns, spring rolls, shrimp rice rolls, shrimp and chive dumplings were all excellent. + Variety of dim sum available was comparable to what I would find at most authentic dim sum restaurants anywhere in NYC. + Non-dim sum/Regular menu consist of typical Cantonese-style food/entrees that you will find at authentic Chinese restaurants - seafood entrees, noodles, fried rice, casseroles, etc. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Dim sum push carts go around with dim sum here, which is my preferred way of having dim sum at restaurants. Ask for or point to what you want and the push cart ladies will mark your dim sum card. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + 2 connected dining rooms inside with about the same amount of seating in both. Not a huge restaurant, but ample seating though. + Private parking lot in the front and back of the restaurant. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came by on Labor Day around 12:15 PM and it was expectedly busy inside, however, we were seated immediately. There was constant turnover inside, so there were never any parties waiting, but most tables were occupied.

This restaurant features a minimalist Shanghai-style design, centered around a striking red and…read moregold color palette. Although the decor is simple, the bold use of red and gold makes it highly memorable--and the space is very clean. Even though the bowls and chopsticks are disposable, there's clear attention to detail. The chopsticks feel great to use, and they are even engraved with "上海小笼," which is a thoughtful touch. The bowls are made of thick, sturdy paper, with a beautiful red base and gold rim--both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. Ordering is done through a self-service kiosk, but there are still staff members nearby. When it's not busy, they are friendly and happy to assist with any questions. The Noodle in Scallion Sauce （上海葱油拌麵） has a rich scallion oil flavor with perfectly chewy noodles, while the Cold Noodle w. Peanut Butter Sauce （麻將涼拌麵） is packed with a strong peanut flavor and equally chewy texture. Both dishes are delicious and taste very similar to Taiwanese sesame noodles. Every dish is served fresh and hot, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. Whenever I'm in Edison, I can't help but come back to try more items on the menu.

A wonderful Shanghai surprise. Tradition, authentic and tasty. Simple clean with friendly service…read more We ordered Scallion pancake, fish fillet soup, spicy tofu with preserved egg, pumpkin pancake, carb & pork juicy buns,scallion scallion noodle and cold noodle in P&B sauce Cooking mama would love to come and visit. Would give 3 bonus gifts There is noting less than great The bonus is above all is less than $80.00. Outstanding!

My family loves this place! It's our go-to spot for delicious and authentic Asian food and always…read morehits the spot. The soup dumplings are a MUST-order, and this time we ordered a few different things to share. Highly recommend the beef tomato egg rice- so tender and so well-cooked, the fried oysters were delicately fried and savory and fresh, and the enoki tofu cucumber salad was delightful and well-balanced, pairs really well wit the fried oysters. The staff are always extremely fast and responsive despite all the busyness.

The service was incredible. Our waitress was very attentive and very knowledgeable…read more The food is very delicious and the atmosphere is lovely. Highly recommend.

The soup dumplings were delicious and flavorful! It is limited to two types of soup dumplings. We…read moredid not try the other, but we had a total of 8 dumplings and that was enough to fill us. Seating is limited and it is a bit cramped when full, but we were not bothered. Food was served quickly.

There are a million dumpling places to choose from in Edison and Middlesex County but this one…read morestands out above the rest. The service is very friendly and patient (and American friendly). The food comes out lightning fast. Everything is very reasonably priced. Best of all, it's all delicious. I tried stuff outside of my comfort zone and I loved it all. My favorite were the pork juicy buns (soup dumplings) but the most unique thing was the pan fried noodle which was like a crispy deep fried noodle that would soften as it sat in the sauce. The golden lava buns were sweet and rich and perfect for dessert.

Food was great! Came out fast and the truffle soup dumpling are to die for. The service was great…read more The atmosphere is amazing.

Great food. quickly delivered. great truffle soup dumplings. delicious cucumber garlic saladread more