There are SO many dim sum places in OC to choose from but I heard this place changed ownership/name(?) and I wanted to try it out so I took my mom here. There wasn't anyone eating there when we went on a weekday morning so service was super quick! It's a huge space though so I'm sure it gets more rowdy on the weekends. We tried the classic dim sum dishes. The shumai was a bit dry for me but was still overall pretty good. The rice rolls with shrimp had a very good sauce and it was super addicting! The only one that disappointed us were the soup dumplings, which fell apart because they stuck to the bottom. Also there just wasn't very much soup in them to begin with. Both of our favs were the baby ribs, which were so soft and flavorful. The fried shrimp balls were also good and were made to order so they were super crispy and fresh! I really liked the chili oil here because it actually had a kick. For dessert, we ended off with their egg tarts that were crispy, sweet, and delicious!! I'd definitely come back because this is a lot better experience compared to waiting hours for some of the places in OC. read more

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So the service here is still pretty atrocious in my opinion. So I don't really come in anymore. Maybe it's because I grew up with it and I'm in love with their dim sum. But their food is still great most of the time. I now just get to go and eat at home or eat somewhere else so I don't have to deal with their service. I like the new update and the modern look of the restaurant but I feel that it's taking away. It's warmth. It feels a little more clinic-y if that makes sense. I'll probably update again if anything changes or if a family member is dying to go here. I just get really upset thinking about how I have two aunts in my last example that we've gone ands server. Who's been there for ages treats you different based on I guess your tipping and to me that's a put off. He is also very crass, and his jokes are kind of gross. The owner does try and go around. But the last time I've gone, she kinda just sat there. My last experience while in the restaurant was that there were maybe four or five tables of people about 2 to 4 in each table. And this was after dim sum time so there are no carts going around. And even though their staff was pretty full service was so slow. The food was kind of extra greasy and it gave a lot of us. Bad stomach aches. I still debate how bad I want dim sum when I have to go here. But at least their dim sum is still great! I really hope that the place does turn around because when I drive by I see how empty it's gotten and it makes me sad that my favorite place is not doing as well. Cross fingers! read more

Went there for lunch and saw the dimsum cart. They were very persistent and pushy in having us order a bunch although we insisted we try some out first. Good thing we did because they were all pretty bad. All were hard to chew probably because they've been steaming for hours and hours. If you have no customers, you can't turn things over and what you have naturally becomes stale. read more

I was craving dim sum as I was in the area. Definitely did not want to wait on a Saturday afternoon. I heard this restaurant had a new owner of sorts so we had to try it. Definitely brighter, airy more modern look to the restaurant Unfortunately, the food was not up to par. It may look good, but it was OK. Felt like most of the dim sum was overly steamed or the meat was a bit chewy. Service was OK as well. Debatable if we would come back. read more

Tan Kimsu - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

Weekday lunch. Found parking right away. No wait and seated quickly. Food was ready and fresh off the carts. Clean restaurant. We enjoyed our dining here. read more

Tan Kimsu - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

NOT sure why they only have 3 stars, but... let's fix that! Happy that I chose this restaurant for a 40 person birthday party last Saturday. Denny helped me coordinate the event and I selected the food based on photos from Yelp. Decided on a variety so that anyone with limitations would also be accommodated. One chicken, beef, shrimp, noodle, pork, fried rice, Chinese broccoli and seafood soup. Everything was delicious and I can honestly say the Chinese broccoli was cooked perfectly and the best I've ever had. The sauce was just right and not too thick or thin. This also goes for the Honey Walnut Shrimp, which was also the best I've ever had and not to overly sauced with mayo. It was perfection! Denny was able to work within my budget and we had enough food and variety at each table. We were able to comfortably enjoy our meal and all the food came out timely and spaced out so we could enjoy every entree while it was still nice and warm. We were able to bring our own cake for the birthday and used a back table to serve our own dessert. All the servers were nice and attentive. Note they do also serve Dim Sum here from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. DAILY, so we'll definitely be back to try as this is one restaurant that still serves dim sum on carts, a dying bread, unfortunately. read more

I ate here often as a kid and still enjoy it as an adult. Everything tastes the exact same to me. You should not come expecting a Din Tai Fung or Michelin star experience so I think a lot of reviews are a bit unfair if that's the standard of comparison. It's a bright and clean spot with fast service and gives you exactly what you need on a morning you're craving some cheap dim sum. The staff seems to be the same since I was a kid. Just less on the floor now. When I was younger, breakfast and lunch was busier than a club on a weekend. I guess a key indicator of how well the economy is doing is how often a family can enjoy a casual dim sum meal on a budget, which really is a luxury if you think about it. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for almost 30 years, it's a family tradition. Over the past few years we've noticed a decline in service as our server (the same one for almost 30 years) is increasingly moody and on some visits rude for no apparent reason. The food had always been great so we put up with it. Today he was especially moody and our service was bad, 2 dishes brought out early and the rest of our food brought out almost 20 min later. When we tried flagging him down he yelled across the restaurant "you need to wait". Then came our garlic shrimp, the shrimp was so chewy clearly old and overcooked. The shrimp fried rice had some burnt areas and lacked flavor. None of the dishes tasted the way they should and we're experts I mean we order the same stuff everytime. When I took my son to go look at the lobster tanks I noticed that all but 2 of the lobsters were dead just stacked on top of each other. That's pretty gross and off putting. We decided this was our last year visiting for our Mother's Day tradition. Place is too expensive for rude service and old seafood. It's no wonder it's never packed like it used to be. Oh well, as they say, all good things come to an end. read more

3.5 stars Not busy at all, no wait. Gets the job done but I wouldn't say there are any standout dishes. I've had better dim sum but honestly for a big group this would be great. It's nice and spacious and the staff are attentive. Average to good, they have pretty much all the standard dim sum fare and it's not bad. read more

Tan Kimsu - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

We stopped by for dim sum. We were sat almost immediately as the restaurant was mostly empty. Restaurant was clean and bright. Service was quick. The food was ok. We ordered off the dinner menu as well as dim sum. Love the kung pao chicken. Highly recommend the kung pao chicken. Will definitely return for more kung pao chicken. read more

The food here is decent. I would give it a 2.5 stars if I can, but 3 stars will do, since I like some of the dishes. Service, on the other hand, is pretty bad. They are very pushy when you order food. You need to be firm in ordering what you want, otherwise they are going to keep putting things you don't want on your table. The lobster noodle is pretty good! It was flavorful and not too salty. Didn't get a chance to take a picture, but their salt and pepper fried squid was also really good! The fried turnip cakes with eggs were also really good! Everything else we ordered was alright. Nothing too standout, as I have had better at other dim sum places. My family went on the morning of Memorial Day, so it was crowded. read more

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The place is typical Chinese Dim Sum with lots of patrons. Family style eatery. The food was very good and the servers were as I expected in a Chinese restaurant. There were 10 of us and I would say the food was good. read more

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Super dirty floors and tables, felt so uncomfortable eating here. The food was not good and they didn't have much of a variety.

[TL;DR] Questionable shrimp har gao & siu mais, mid-quality dishes, and extremely pushy service experience. No wait time on a Saturday at 11am (a bad sign), carts come swarming to your table even before you're seated (another bad sign), and servers bring random dishes to you and solicit you to take the dish (but why??) This wasn't my pick to eat here so I didn't read or check any reviews before coming here, but it definitely felt strange with zero wait here on a weekend for dim sum. I gave it benefit of the doubt to determine the quality until I tried the food, but the experience started off strange when I noticed carts were literally racing to get to our table and get us to order things before I even sat down. We saw this happen again and again each time others entered the restaurant and were in the act of getting situated. Maybe you call that quick customer service, I call it overwhelming with them trying to make you rush a decision on what to order before you can even think. Almost like stimulation overload while your guard is down and end up ordering things you might not even want to eat just yet... All these dishes (see picture) got placed onto our table within 2 mins of sitting down, which is a lot considering I haven't even tried anything yet so I figured let's see how good it is before we order more. Here's the ranking for each dim sum dish we got from good to bad... 1) Bean curd wrapped roll -- 3/5, decent flavor and texture. 2) Turnip cake with fried egg -- 2.5/5, lacking a little bit of flavor and no crisp to the cake so it makes me think that they cooked this a while ago and it got soft. Luckily the spicy chili oil helped give it some taste which it slightly lacked. 3) Pork spare rib with black bean -- 2/5, flavor only comes from the fat of the pork pieces with chunks of fat that you could see on each piece. The fat was so chunky in some bites that I could easily separate and spit it out. 4) Crab and Shrimp Ball -- 2/5, first bite was misleadingly good with the crispy fried outside, because afterwards, the taste just got kinda bland. Luckily the sweet and sour sauce saves this dish a bit. Crab pieces inside was flavorless and dry. 5) Shrimp Har Gao -- 1/5, the skin was so thick and starchy, shrimp tasted a little funky, so these were probably frozen / definitely not fresh. Even after removing the outside dumpling wrapper, eating the shrimp by itself was off-putting. 6) Shrimp Siu Mai -- 0/5, even funkier taste than the Har Gao. For some reason it has a lot of peas and that's really all I taste. Not that I dislike peas, but the peas were mushy and not fresh either. Needless to say, we didn't order anything else even though they kept offering other dishes since these were mostly questionable at best. The food wasn't cheap either... all this for $50+ and not good quality. Only positive things about here are the open space of it and not having to wait for food. Lots of dining tables with this giant screen and stage area which probably makes for a spacious event venue. Definitely never coming back. read more

Tan Kimsu - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

Came on a Friday morning and we were seated immediately. They had some dim sum carts to choose from. We ordered shu mai, har gow, shrimp shu mai, black bean spareribs, taro balls, Chinese broccoli, & chicken feet. They were on the smaller side, yet delicious. The restaurant decor was simple and elegant. The wait staff was attentive. read more

Tan Kimsu - Prices Jan 31, 2025 - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

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Almost traditional to get dim sum for Sunday brunch in an Asian household! But we came to garden grove and wanted to try a new place besides seafood cove + white palace. Tan is newly remodeled, the dim sum was average/usual comparative to other dim sum places in the area. What did set them apart was their service, they were really tentative! Refilled our waters, consistently asking if we needed anything. We were served even before we sat down lol! Taste wise some dumplings are a bit dry, and they don't have the typical shrimp balls with the eggroll wrapper crust! read more

Tan Kimsu - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

Worst dim sum I have ever had. Everything was dry and bland. We tried the shiu mai, har gao, charsiu bao, and seen jook gun. The shiu mai were bland, the har gao were hard and dry and flavorless, the breading outside on the bao was bland and starchy with the interior being relatively flavorless, and the seen jook gun were hard and bland. They tried charging us for tea when they never served us tea. And when we asked for the check they pointed a finger at us and yelled to wait. Terrible food, terrible service. read more

My family's go to dim sum place. They still push around dim sum carts so you can see all the options and choose. Staff are always so friendly and attentive. Seating is always quick and they have tables for large parties. Dim sum staple orders: xiu mai, har gow, bbq pork buns, shrimp rolls, and their fried tofu is an absolute must here. read more

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Alright, picture this: you're sitting with your friends and trying to decide where you should go for brunch...why not get some dim sum? It's been the go-to option for Vietnamese and Cantonese people for so long. This one right here is called Kim Su, and it's located smack dab in the middle of Little Saigon. I've been coming here for ages and they just remodeled and it looks real nice. this is one of the few places that still pushes the carts around, so if you're looking for something a little more traditional, haul yourself over to here. Because they have all these carts, you can like gander at all the dishes that they serve. There's so much variety, so don't be afraid to get a bunch of stuff to sample. It's not my first rodeo so we got the tried and true classics. Ha gao, siu mai, cheong fun, and ham sui gok, to name a few! and if you don't know the Cantonese names, that's okay too. They speak Vietnamese, Cantonese, and English. and they'll explain to you that that's shrimp dumplings, pork wontons, rice rolls, and footballs. yeah I said footballs. try it, it's my favorite! we got so much more stuff, but that's the beauty of it here; let your eyes do the ordering. All of our food came out so quick. Those carts are just hot steamers that keep the food warm and prepped at a moment's notice. Even for the stuff that's not in the carts, the service is schnappy! Attention all dippers! Rejoice! They got soy sauce and chili oil on the table, but you should also ask for some hot mustard and sriracha! Mix it up how you'd like, and just dip away! It's certainly not the same without it. No disrespect to the dry enjoyers, but I gotta vouch for the dip crew! A lot of this stuff keeps really well too, so fear not, if you don't finish it all. Take it to-go and reheat in the microwave for a second meal! If Dim sum is something y'all have been to, give it a new lease on life at Kim Su! read more

I don't know what was going on but we only had 1 cart came by. We waited for more cart, they passed us, not even going toward our direction. Only the 1st cart kept coming by. We had no more food to eat, just waiting. When i saw the cart with coconut shrimp, i said hey hey loudly while waiving my hand for her to come to us. I'm happy that we got the last walnut shrimp but I need to called her out to our direction and she passed by 3 times! read more

We came here for a family dinner on a Sunday around 2 PM. they sat us right away and immediately started bringing plates of food over the second we sat down. They were trying to give us a dish of walnut shrimp. This is before they even gave us a menu or drinks. All I ever saw was their little white order slip, they brought up tea right away too so initially we thought wow great service service but things took an ugly turn. We said no to the food that they were offering we asked for drinks. Next thing you know they're bringing over dim sum plates that we didn't order and putting it on our table and then someone in the group ordered shrimp because the vegetable dish that they offered was way too expensive. They only had one veg dish that was $22, they dropped off that plate of shrimp, it was the same exact dish that had been floating around before we ever came into the restaurant the same one they tried to push on us when we initially sat down, that they had initially tried to give us when we sat down. that shrimp wasn't even warm. It was room temperature, and there was A HAIR IN THE SHRIMP, and that was the final straw in a matter of the two minutes, maximum three minutes from when we sat down to find the hair they had tried to trap us there by putting a bunch of plates on our table that we didn't order, lots of chicken feet I remember, some kind of dumplings and sautéed meat but all of it we did not order, because we were never given us a menu. We wanted food made to order not premade. they had a bunch of food already made that they're trying to pawn off on us.. and we told him we're not eating here after finding the hair in the shrimp they said, but you already have plates on your table you have to pay for. But all these plates, we didn't ask for we didn't order. We're never coming back here. It felt like they were trying to trap you the second you walked in the door. read more

The food is as authentic as it gets. We ordered the stir fry lobster, fried rice, dry noodles, and green blanched veggies. The hot tea is a classic comfort and the simple tapioca pudding dessert hit the spot. If you're looking for good Chinese/Vietnamese classics this is the place. read more

Was looking forward to dim sum. Heard about Tan Kimsu from a friend. They have a parking lot in front of the restaurant. We came after the Sunday lunch rush, which was perfect. We were seated at a table that didn't even have enough plates, cups and chopsticks for our group of 3. We started ordering but there was a language barrier when we asked questions about the filling of the bun. We ordered congee and asked for extra bowls but they didn't give us spoons, when we clearly wanted to share it. Overall, the food was just ok. It did not hit the mark for us. The restaurant is spacious and is bright and looks clean but I don't think we would go back. read more

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Fresh and ready as soon as we sat down. They checked in on us regularly as well, great service!

Tan Kimsu has the most consistently delicious dim sum selection that I've ever had and it is always a great experience when I come here! The inside has a large and open seating arrangement with a lot of tables and a small stage area for group events. Since it is a dim sum restaurant, there are carts coming around on a constant cycle with attendants and waiters also available for made to order entrees or a la carte orders. The service is fast, easy and the staff are very helpful and attentive. The variety of food is a delight! I come here with a group of people and we all have our different go to orders. My favorites are the fried rice, honey walnut shrimp, dumplings and shumai! I don't usually drink tea but I love the tea here! I also hear great things about the other food items my group gets as well. I'd say there's something for everyone here if they're a fan of Chinese food in general! My experience is so enjoyable and tasty every time I come here! I'd recommend it a try for sure! read more

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Food was delicious. We dined here for lunch after my church wedding ceremony for two round tables. The Lobster with noodles was a hit, as always. Alongside with a few other dishes, sea cucumbers, soup, stir fry, etc. The downside to it all was the amount of MSG in every dish.... my whole family drank a whole lake of water when we got home... no bueno. read more

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Dim Sum Delight--with a Side of Silence Okay y'all, let me just say--I love me some dim sum, and this place did not disappoint. We rolled in hungry and rolled out full and happy like a bunch of satisfied dumplings. The food? Chef's kiss. From the classic dim sum bites to the crispy perfection of the walnut shrimp (a certified hit with the kiddos!), everything was on point. You really can't go wrong when your table is covered in bamboo steamers and everyone's reaching for that last har gow like it's the finale of a reality show. Now, let's talk ambiance. Or... the lack of it. So there we are, happily munching away, when we suddenly realize--wait, why is it so quiet in here? Like, eerily quiet. Library-level silence. We ask the sweet server if they could put on a little music to vibe with our dumplings, and she goes, "Oh, the owner's not here... and he has the key to the speaker." I--what?! The music is locked up like a secret treasure?! Who knew background tunes required top-level clearance? Anyway, the lack of music turned our meal into a silent film, but hey--we were too busy stuffing our faces to care too much. Would I come back? Absolutely. Would I maybe bring my own playlist and a Bluetooth speaker next time? Also yes. Final verdict: Food = amazing. Vibes = mute. Experience = still deliciously worth it. read more

Excellent service and superb food!! Sweet & sour crab was fabulous - cooked and flavored just right Crab soup was hot, just the right flavor Chinese greens was not over or under cooked We will be back for sure!! read more

Today this place is only a sad memory of what it used to be. Outside of the name, there's nothing that reminds me of those good childhood memories of eating here for my 2005 HS graduation nor my family engagement dinner in 2021. Negatives: -taste, my parents thought the dim sum was too salty. The xiu mai was made of mostly filler shrimp/pork. There were no real pieces of shrimp and the meat tastes like the frozen stuff you get from Chinese markets. The rice paper shrimp was mostly rice paper with little shrimp. The honey walnut shrimp was cold and barely had a crunch to it. We came on a Saturday morning, prime dim sum time, yet most of the food we got was cold or lukewarm like it had been sitting out. -Service, they had your classic Chinese carts and your classic pushy Asian women. They'll try to sell you everything on their cart, don't matter if you want it or not. Stay strong or you'll end up getting way more than you thought you ordered.... -price, this is the biggest offense, everything costs 1 or 2 dollars more than your typical dim sum and tastes worse than how it did under the old ownership. They even had the audacity to charge us a seasonal price on the cold honey walnut shrimp that had no price on it...... Positives: -ambiance/decor, gone is the old decor. Now it's all modern and ready for weddings. Sad part is, I wouldn't be having my wedding here because I'd never hear the end of the complaints about the bad tasting food........ My fond memories of this place are sadly all that's left now ‍ Overall 2/5 read more

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I'm going by the good ass Asian food rule of thumb. If it's a 3 star on Yelp, it's 5 star in flavor. Service was quick, food was fresh, and staff were firm but friendly. This place was way better than Seafood Cove 2, and I'm glad that it didn't have all the TikTok hype. It was quick to get a table at 11:30 on a Sunday afternoon, so influencers stay away . This is my new fave spot to get DimSum in O.C. they had the best egg tarts in SoCal. read more

Tan Kimsu - Salt and pepper squid, Shumai, honey walnut prawns, har gow, tripe, Chinese broccoli, fried shrimp ball, chicken feet. - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

Very good place for dim sum! Bright and crowded (but not as noisy somehow as the usual crowded restaurant). The carts come around quickly and efficiently, loaded down with fresh offerings. We all agreed that the fried tofu was a standout, so flavorful and crispy! Drool!! Chicken feet were unctuous with a flavor distinct from any I have had before, I could get used to this! I would skip the stuffed crab legs next time, they look pretty but are very solid inside and a little dry and not so flavorful). Hubby says overall the dim sum here is not as flavorful as he'd like (he's got very high standards) but I plan to make Tan Kim Su a regular part of our restaurant rotation and he didn't object! read more

Tan Kimsu - $90 for 3 people. There's no dim sum menu but most of the dishes are $6 - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

Last Sunday I had ordered seafood to go when we went back home look like badly served

Whats better than cart ladies yelling at you with the items they have haha. Kim su has a special place in my heart, been here for many years. Their whole remodel was really nice and resembles a familiar look for a dim sum restaurant. Besides the usual dim sum items, I highly recommend their sweet and sour soup, lobster with garlic noodles, and crab fried rice here! All staples I get whenever I come to Kim Su. read more

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I've been here since I was in my teens. The service has always been consistent, at least with my standard, even before Yelp came into existence. I would simply describe this establishment as a local eatery where common homemade food is found. Some things that are not on the menu can be ordered if you know what you're looking for. Reception is in the main front entrance, cashiering is in the side-middle, and kitchen is towards the side and back; restroom towards the far end. BIG DINNING HALL with plenty of tables (seating up to 12) in round table-style and square/rectangular table-style. They serve Family Style Dinner, morning DimSum menu and alè cart style bussing-carts, and various lunch/dinner menu. Servers are usually Vietnamese/Chinese and some can speak English with a few also speaking Khmer (Cambodian language). Being Cambodian myself, it's always wonderful to order in my native tongue as some of the items I like is only known in the native language; can't recalled the English equivalent. Overall, very diverse in nature when ordering food here. Restroom does need a bit of TLC, but useable and function nominally. I've always returned here for small to big family gathering or simply just on a nice date with my wife. Recommending this local establishment for sure. Try it out. read more

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My go to dim sum spot with my family! Overall dim sum is decent and we don't usually have to wait long for a table. Service is a bit slow sometimes. My faves are the fried calamari & har gow. read more

Tan Kimsu - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

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We went for dim sum and they were busy!! Ladies pushing the carts around from table to table and servers at your corner with drinks and full menu if needed. The restaurant is big, decorated in white and gold, I can see people renting the space out for weddings. Additional parking in the back. Food was delicious, I always look forward to the rice porridge and fried items. While my daughter wants the dumplings. read more

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Good bye Tan Kim sư, we are never coming back. Food was nothing Special, they gave our reservation to another party and they ended up having to ask that other party to move. Then the idiot owner messed up on the bill and had to chase us down the parking lot to tell us to come back inside because he left something out of our bill and now we have to pay for it.. very strange. Well, i guess its time to say a forever goodbye to kim su. Not worth coming back. read more

I always tell myself to give this place a chance when Seafood Cove 2 has too long of a wait for dim sum, but end up being disappointed each time :/ Like any other dim sum place, there are carts going around for you to choose your items from. My typical order is usually the Har Gow and the Xiu Mai. Nothing too special about it, but it was enough to satisfy my cravings that day. If you want a safe order, get these. Not sure if I went on a bad day, but my boyfriend and I weren't attended to for the most part. We had to ask for our plates, water, utensils, and often call for the carts instead of them being moved around often. They also ran out of a lot of things we asked for even though it was only 1 pm (before dim sum hour ends). Probably won't return anytime soon :/ read more

Tan Kimsu - Har gow (Left) & Xiu Mai (Right) - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

Honestly the worst experience here. Expected quality food along with excellent service, but left frustrated. Workers are scrambling around looking confused and almost empty in there. Said they would seat us, but didn't get sat until 10 minutes after. When we got sat down we could see the kitchen and they had broke what sounded like a dish and screamed. Very unprofessional and left before ordering since we asked to order 3 times. Never coming back, do not recommend. read more

We've been coming here since 1999, and it's still one of our favorite spots. The food is always great, and Danny is always happy to see us--he makes every visit feel like coming home. We also really love the recent remodeling and are excited about the new owner. It's wonderful to see this place continue to thrive while keeping the same welcoming spirit we've always enjoyed. read more