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Royal Palace

3.6 (79 reviews)
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Marissa C.

This place reminds me of authentic Chinese food! They had the dim sum carts, what appeared to be a loyal following of customers, and delicious food! They cooked the Chinese crepe (chang fun) fresh to order and were very accommodating to the party. Would come back!

Dim sum menu as of July 2024
Ebenezer's Anni L.

I heard from my dinning out Meetup group that this was a good place for good dim sum. So I set up a meal there. I was able to get reservations. With lots of parking and a larger dining room, it is easy to dine. With most menu items in both Chinese and English, that is usually a good sign. When we got there, most of the other dinners where Asians, another good sign. The service was wonderful. But the food.... Dim sum menu is much more limited and in a few cases much higher priced than China Palace and Shangri La. While I am American, EBS taught me about good dim sum well. It was very average. Nothing I would come back for. Having can pop is not cool with me. Others that had either Traditional Chinese or American Chinese and liked it. Glad I tried, be will not be back.

Michael T.

Updating and decreasing my rating. Food quality was decent. We got multiple dishes to share (liang pi, duck soup, vege dish, shrimp with celer, steamed fish), each of which was authentically Chinese tasting. We were impressed by the savory home style taste of the duck soup - very warming to the heart. Here is where the restaurant lacked during dinner: 1) food portion. Total was greater than $ 140 incl. Tip. Small portions given the prices they charge. Fish was good but small (filled like 1/3 of the plate) - was nearly gone after 4 people each took 1 piece. Shrimp dish - maybe 6 pieces of shrimp? Rest was all celery. The duck soup was well made, however, barely had any duck and had a lot of soup. 2) Service: dinner - there were like 3 other tables dining in. For a receipt that lists a minimum 18% to 25% gratuity, service was poor, inattentive, and lacking. No water refills. No one was checking how food was. In fact, we saw waitresses eating in a far corner table. Had to ask for takeout boxes. Service in one word: nonexistent. 3) price/value: Along with point #1, it is too expensive. Average dishes at equivalent authentically Chinese restaurants are around $15 - 20. For dinner, the price is like $15 - 30 (and sometimes $30 - $50). For this price point, I expected a lot more food, but the quality of the food, while good, did not make up for exorbitant price points for authentic dishes. Would save my money for other well-known Chinese restaurants in SE MI.

Michelle D.

I think this place deserves more credit. I haven't found too many dim sum places in the area, but I'm happy to say this establishment now can be my go-to for dim sum. Dim sum is like Chinese tapas--various dishes in small portions. Some are steamed, and some are fried. Typically, they're eaten for brunch, but I'm so glad they serve dim sum all day long. It's like wanting to have breakfast for dinner. I love all the various dumplings, the steamed pork buns, and the pan-fried turnip cake. If you go on Sunday, they go around with the carts, offering various dishes available (which gives me the closest authentic experience to what I had when I was younger). The service is good. The staff are amiable and friendly. The ambiance is nice for a casual lunch or dinner. Parking is easy and they are good for groups as well.

Tiffany S.

After the fantastic Yelp Elite event, I wanted to tell every about how awesome Royal Palace is -- especially my parents during their visit. TL;DR: they loved it and thought RP rivaled the Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles! As we learned from the Yelp Elite event, RP is now under new management (Kevin and his awesome co-owner(s?))! I saw some of the same folks working as from the Yelp event so it was great to see some familiar faces. We ordered the dimsum (which came around in carts) as well as some items on the menu: *All the dimsum felt like it was made and cooked with love! There was attention to detail, quality ingredients. My parents really enjoyed their dishes especially the tripe stew (niu za, 牛雜). *We ordered the classic canto noodles - beef chow fun and seafood delight chow mian. All super tasty and not too oily. Good portions IMHO! *Salt & Pepper Tofu (椒盐豆腐)- we had this at the yelp event and I couldn't get over how tasty it was! So this prep of salt & pepper is usually made with other protein like squid or shrimp. It's so crispy on the outside but nice and silken on the inside. I took this home and ate it the next day (Air Fryer ftw) and it was AWESOME still. *Mango Pudding - so yummy! I wish this spot were closer to Ann Arbor because I'd go all the dang time! I'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

Dave W.

Several weeks ago i received an invite to attend a Yelp Elite event at this restaurant. I was unable to make it that night, but I was excited to know that there was a dim sum place nearby so I was glad when I had an opportunity to give it a try recently. We ordered several items from the dim sum menu. Unfortunately, they were out of the item we wanted the most - the baked BBQ buns. The other items we tried were average, at best. We also tried a couple of items from the "American Chinese" menu - fried rice and one of the chicken dishes. Again, decent, but nothing outstanding. Most of the items we chose were pretty plain. We got carry out, but the place looked nice inside. We'll probably give it another try to see what the dine experience is.

Beef soup w tofu.  Smooth and balanced with a gently beef flavor.
Jill C.

We had a lovely time here at a Yelp event, and were able to try sooo much food! I understand the new owners took things over about 6 months ago. The kitchen is making some amazing food... My favorite dish was the !Cashew Shrimp! Perfectly cooked shrimp with tender broccoli, onion, and peppers, all covered in a sauce that was far more complex and flavorful than its humble brown color led you to expect. The cashews were a perfect creamy crunchy complement. I've had cashew chicken, but never a dish like this. Where have you been all my life!?! Just fabulous, in every way! 5-Stars! A close second was the eggplant. It was served vegetarian style, but it's offered on the menu w meat as well. I don't really consider myself an eggplant lover, but this dish is worthy of an exception. The eggplant was smooth and creamy, and even had some hints of caramelization in an absolutely beguilingly delicious sauce. I can't believe it but it's true: I didn't miss the meat and I would order this again in a heartbeat. Beef Soup - mild and smooth, but the beef complemented the onions, mushrooms and tofu well, and overall it really worked! Dim Sum all had a perfect soft tender cook. The noodles were tender and the pork bun was just perfectly soft and complemented the filling so well. The shrimp dim sum also shone with great flavor. What a delicious treat! Cumin Beef brought a load of flavor and a pleasantly flavorful bite w some heat! I'd def mix w rice. Garlic Salt Tofu was nice and crisp, and creamy inside. The fried rice was maybe not as typical as others I've tried but I appreciated the flavor profile as different than a typical brown soy sauce flavor. It was subtle but good, and was made w a more glutinous sticky rice than you may be used to. I wish our soy sauce bottle wasn't sticky. Sesame chicken - a classic Americanized dish in a cravable sticky-sweet sauce was pretty good, but my standard is still Chinese Sizzling in Dundee. The creamy smooth mango fish gel was a cool and just-right-sweet end to an epic series of choices. Our servers were all so kind and attentive. I felt they truly cared about our experience. I know they are still getting situated. I hope they'll soon fix the men's room door to stay closed and make sure the bathroom is super clean! The decor of the dining area looked good. Would I go back? Absolutely!! This was some of the best Chinese food I've had!

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Irma B.

I was on a hunt for some really good Chinese food that wasn't takeout. This place hit the spot. Great service, delicious food and huge seating area.

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Kai C.

In my opinion, there is something for everyone here. I came for a dim sum experience & that's what I got. The food came out in good intervals. It was hot and flavorful. I posted a pic of the beef. It was a table favorite! The fried rice was good. And the pudding may look like a fish, but it has a sweet mango creamy taste; if you can imagine that. I enjoyed it. The tea is a great touch. Oh, and if you like tofu, try the fried garlic tofu.

Winter W.

Six of us went for dim sum on a Saturday. We thought for sure we'd have to wait but it wasn't busy. This place has a picture menu in English and Chinese and they also have the push carts. We ordered a few entrees and dim sum from the menu and picked a couple of items from the carts. The vermicelli noodle dish tasted burnt. Too much wok hei! The stir fried noodles was okay but the sauce was too thick, maybe half a teaspoon too much cornstarch! Everything is pretty darn pricey but we wanted to try this place after hearing good reviews. The menu says they automatically charge 15% for 6 people or more. However, they were sneaky and charged us 18%!! The decor isn't great but it is definitely less tacky than when it was East Lake. The restrooms are gross, like fast food restaurant gross.

Nicole E.

Newer Chinese in Troy. Old location for East Lake Chinese. They had me at fried sesame balls. They are open until 1:30AM. Appear to have one karaoke room, fairly sound proof. Just hear the music when the door opens and muffled sound when the door is closed. Oh it gets quite loud when the peeps start singing though. The interior is set up like a banquet center. The big round tables are ready for large parties with the fabric covered chairs. The black bean clams, garlic abalone, garlic and salt squid looks good, so does the sesame chicken and the king crab all look decent. Ordered crab Rangoon, general Tso chicken, braised mushroom with Chinese kale, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce and fried sesame balls. $56.94, less crab Rangoon. It's been over 20 minutes and still no crab Rangoon. There's only 3 tables of guests in the main dining area and then the karaoke party. 25 minutes later we have some thick wonton crab Rangoons. The crab Rangoon wonton tastes like it's quite stale. The crab and cheese stuffing is cold, like right out of the fridge cold. It's probably the worst crab Rangoon I have ever eaten. The starter may set the precedence for how the rest of the meal will be. Not looking forward to the rest of the meal. Luckily the rest of the food was better and piping hot too. Thank goodness the general tso isn't too bad. The breading is light and actually crispy. Sauce is okay. Just a slight hint of spice to it, not much thought. The Chinese broccoli with the oyster sauce was okay. My hubby didn't like it much, so I was stuck eating much of it. The braised mushroom and cabbage wasn't too bad. Service is good. Food is average. Skip the crab Rangoon. Kudos to them, they accept Amex here, they support small businesses.

Mango pudding fish! THE best!
Aubrianna H.

This is a hidden gem for authentic Chinese food! The interior needs a little work (new management of 6 months) so I'm hoping this will get worked out so the inside shines as bright as the authentic dishes. The dim sum did not disappoint and could eat it daily. Outside of the normal cuisine I recommend the incredible beef soup - it IS truly incredible. I also recommend the salmon mango pudding - it's shaped like a fish!! It is also the most refreshing and light dish I have ever had. It is truly the perfect thing for the end of a big meal. I will be craving this dessert!

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Jeffrey R.

What a delicious evening! This newly spruced up restaurant is under new ownership. Kevin the new owner welcomed us so kindly, love his energy. The waitstaff was so accommodating and friendly. The Miso Soup is on point. A delicate broth with just the right amount of the freshest mushrooms and bits of pork; a hearty soup for sure. I'd love to come back and try more Dim Sum. I wonder if they have plans for chicken feet which are delicious but I did not see them on the menu as of yet. The crispy tofu is served with crispy bits and scallions; I will be craving this. It's served piping hot and extra crispy we didn't even need a dipping sauce. The Cumin beef had the tiniest kick of spice, so tender and my favorite main dish of the night. The Eggplant hot pot was so sweet and savory, so velvety in another delicious brown sauce. We finished our meal with Mango Rice Pudding, creamy not overly sweet with a hint of mango. It ate like a light pudding. Looking forward to bringing friends back.

My uncle and I with our soup

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