Second time here. First time had the soup dumplings and it was good. This second visit was even…read morebetter. Two of us had lunch and shared short ribs(amazing), string beans (the best string beans ever), Mongolian beef (delish) and scallion bread- least flavorful item but dipped in soy vinegar and pepper oil. I can't wait to go back and have the same all over again!

We placed a fairly large to go order for 430pm. I got a text saying it was ready at 425 so I came…read morein, but ended up needing to wait about 10 mins. I'll start with what I would get again: the stir fried green beans, zen chili wontons, stir fry noodles, and the truffle pork soup dumplings. We got the signature sampler and I thought the truffle pork soup dumpling was the only one I would get again. The general tso chicken had good flavor but was super tough and stringy that we actually ended up throwing most away. Scallion cakes were flavorless. The rest of the things we got were just ok- Sweet & sour baby ribs, signature bao steam, shrimp & pork dumplings. There were a few other things that I wanted to try, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. Staff was friendly and the ambience was nice but definitely casual.

Tried YH Dim Sum and it totally hit the spot!…read more Everything we ordered was on point the shrimp rice rolls, sesame chicken, and BBQ pork were all so good. Flavor, texture, portion... no notes. The lychee martinis were a highlight (especially since they were doing BOGO ), and the staff made the whole experience even better super fun and great energy. If you're craving dim sum and a good time, this place is definitely worth the stop.

I love visiting Saint Augustine so I was so excited when I found this dim sum restaurant!…read more Unfortunately I was very disappointed. I was dining by myself. I always order a lot of dishes because I like what I like and I also know I'll have leftovers. I sent back the pan fried taro pudding because it was so bland and it didn't have many of the main ingredients in it. If it were there, it was so skimpy I didn't find any. (The Chinese sausage and dried shrimp) The pain fries soy sauce noodles were overcooked. It's suppose to be pan fried and it was not. Also very skimpy on the black mushrooms. Not very flavorful. The Steamed shrimp dumplings were mediocre. The skin was gummy and fell apart. The shrimp filling wasn't too bad. The shrimp with rice pasta was probably the best dish there. But it was still lacking in flavor. The steamed ribs with black bean sauce was very bland. The ribs were tough and tasteless. The braised chicken feet were over cooked. The texture was horrible like eating mush. The flavors were also off. The egg tarts looked good but the flavors again were off. Borderline going bad. It had that slight aftertaste of sourness. The shell was also flavorless. The BBQ pork buns were also disappointing. The ratio of bread to filling was off. Very small amount. But I was a little happy this happened because the filling didn't taste good at all. The hot tea was also disappointing. I always order jasmine tea when having dim sum. They used a low quality tea bag instead of real loose jasmine tea leaves which also includes the flowers. No fragrance at all of Jasmine tea. Needless to say, I will not be going back on my next visit. It was very expensive for what they give you. Especially since the food was so bad. I gave it two stars because the service was very good and the view was decent. I am Chinese... born in Hong Kong. So I know what dim sum should taste like. I wish I had seen the review that had a photo of the salt and pepper shrimp before I went because I would not have gone. Their salt and pepper shrimp is not authentic and I would have not gone and saved myself $80 for my lunch.

We visited Kungfu Kitchen for a late lunch and found a restaurant that serves outstanding dim sum…read more The original location is in New York and received a Michelin star a couple of years ago. The xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are so good; but so was everything else. Prices are moderate, but well worth every penny. The setting is great, feels Asian but is quite comfortable for most Americans. The service was the only area that wasn't great. I'm giving them a pass because of the time of day we visited. The team was friendly and ready to help but had to be waved down when we needed things. Bottom line... we will return when we're in the area again!

Atmosphere is awesome we really enjoyed our date night there. Food is very tasty and portions are…read moregood sized. Service was good considering we had multiple different waiters/waitresses. Food: Great flavor and quality. We ordered a cucumber salad (we spiced it up with chili oil, yumm!) Ramen noodle stir fry house special, pork fried pork buns, red bean buns, and a side of bock choy (huge portion). Our friends ordered the chicken stream buns (which were soup dumplings), and spicy beef ramen noodle soup, and spicy beef ramen noodle stir fry. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Minor downsides: Not having enough water and napkins and struggling to get staff attention once food was dropped off. Also, the tables felt small but we did order a lot to try different things.

We were in the area and early for an appointment so we stopped in here for a Diet Coke and snack…read more Very nice establishment. Music was perfect but soft enough to have a conversation. We ordered cucumber salad in spicy sauce and soup dumplings. We've never had either dish anywhere. Service was very friendly but we thought at first it was slow for what we ordered. The answer to that was, there was a party ahead of us that ordered quite a few dishes, but we were served before them, SO the answer became apparent that the kitchen was slammed and we were fine with that! The cucumber dish was fantastic! The soup dumplings looked and tasted fresh and delicious. The one downer was only one dumpling had soup, but we poured the spicy sauce on them and that was great. Looking forward to trying new dishes I've never had before.

It's been a few years since I've been here, so my wife and I visited Tim Wah yesterday. We ordered…read moreseveral dishes, and some were good and some were misses. We got two styles of dumplings: The chicken and cabbage, and the shrimp and chive flavors. We enjoyed the chicken and cabbage one the most. We also got one of our goto's: Turnip Cakes. These were also good, but very soft, almost fall apart. We also got some soup dumplings. I was wondering why they didn't give us any soup spoons, which is customary. Now, I may know why: There was no soup in them. They were soupless dumplings. I also ordered some spare ribs. I thought I ordered some blackbean sauce ones, but maybe I either mis-read the menu or they brought the wrong ones, because these were more like black pepper ribs. Regardless, they were decent, and tender. Even the connective tissue around the bones wasn't too tough. One dish I wouldn't get again was the Rice noodles with bbq pork. It was very bland. They don't have a large menu of non-dim-sum items. The service was decent, and the restaurant isn't very large.

love food and decor and atmosphere. i think lore ppl would come here if it weren't in a odd locationread more

Craving Chinese food and found this place that is definitely off the beaten path…read more The restaurant is located in the upper parking area so don't make the same mistake I did and park at the bottom but if you do there are stairs to climb. Plenty of seating available as well as an extensive menu. What we ordered - Crispy Orange Chicken which had great orange flavor thru out and was not greasy. - Mongolian Beef - Beef was tender, full is flavor and was not spicy at all (ordered it not spicy) - Sweet & Sour Fish Fillets rarely have I seen this dish here in the east coast and even I saw this item I immediately knew this is what I was ordering. Fish was nice and flaky and covered in Sweet & Sour sauce. All the portions were of good size and take home boxes was for sure. Service was great, the staff was friendly! Definitely a return visit(s) are in the future!

I love that this AYCE has dim sum. The hot pot bbq concept had been done to death already. That…read morebeing said, most of the time, the dim sum would be frozen. Not here! It tastes like the dim sum is being freshly prepared. The dim sum is good for AYCE and variety of the dim sum menu is great. I was surprised to see salt pepper squid and crab claws. These are usually high cost items at dim sum restaurants. The selection of hot pot and bbq items are good also! Had snow crab on the buffet! For $39.99, that's pretty awesome! The ice cream quality was also better than other AYCE places. Service was phenomenal as well. Very attentive! The 5 star isn't because the food is the best tasting, it's fine for AYCE, it's because of the innovative concept and the better than usual food quality and service. I will definitely make this a regular stop. Hits all the cravings!

Excellent service…read more Lots of food to choose from. Walking distance to one of the major hotels in Orlando. Soup base could improve. You have to make your own spice for your own taste. But the concept is perfect! It's a very clean restaurant. Servers were honest when they said; party of 5 will have an automatic service charge. It's a must try if your around the area. 4-26-2025

Had such a great experience here! We started with the crab rangoon egg rolls and lemongrass chicken…read moredumplings, and both were absolutely delicious. For our entrée, we had the Hong Kong pan-fried noodles, which were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. We couldn't leave without trying dessert, and the sweet dim sum ube bao and golden lava bao were the perfect ending to the meal. The cocktails were unique and creative, and I loved that they feature local spirits and ingredients. The live music really completed the experience and gave the whole place an amazing vibe. Great food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere--we'll definitely be back!

Nice little place next to Ybor, love the retro vibe of the place, and all the art displayed within…read morethe restaurant. The coffee drinks and teas are really good, my fave has to be the purple haze which is essentially a London fog. The fried rice is pretty good. I personally don't care for the flavor profile, but it was actually cooked to perfection. Presentation was perfect and It's not their fault that my taste buds don't care for the flavor, but I would definitely recommend people try it. People working there are super nice and it's a plus that they have plenty of parking.

Lucky Cat Dim Sum has accomplished something that many restaurants attempt and few pull off. It…read morerespects tradition without being trapped by it. Tucked away off Old St. Augustine Road in Mandarin, Lucky Cat Dim Sum serves some of the freshest dim sum in Jacksonville. Everything arrived steaming hot, a small detail that makes a big difference. Dim sum is meant to be eaten fresh from the basket, not after a leisurely stroll around the dining room. The classics were all excellent. The chicken shu mai were substantial, flavorful, and held together beautifully. The black pepper beef short ribs were fall-apart tender. The fried shrimp balls delivered the kind of crunch that announces itself before the flavor arrives. The barbecue pork bun was pillowy soft and packed with a sweet-savory filling that lingered long after the last bite. Dessert was equally successful. The mango mochi had the ideal chew and was loaded with chunks of ripe mango. The taro Lucky Cat bun, shaped like the restaurant's mascot, could have coasted on appearance alone. Instead, the filling was smooth, lightly sweet, and thoughtfully restrained. What separates Lucky Cat from every other dim sum restaurant in Jacksonville is its willingness to have fun. The menu is filled with East-meets-West creations that could easily become gimmicks in less capable hands. Everything Bagel Buns, Buffalo Chicken Buns, and other familiar flavors offer diners an approachable gateway into the world of dim sum. The standout was the Cheeseburger Shu Mai. It sounds like the sort of thing that should fail spectacularly. Instead, it works. Seasoned ground beef wrapped in a delicate shu mai wrapper and topped with melted cheese. The beef carried a bold Cajun kick, the cheese added richness, and somehow the whole thing remained balanced. It tasted far bigger than a single bite had any right to. I've eaten at every dim sum restaurant Jacksonville has to offer, and Lucky Cat stands at the top of the list. It delivers the classics with confidence while bringing enough creativity to keep even seasoned dim sum fans interested. The best dim sum in Jacksonville, and one of the most enjoyable meals you'll find anywhere in the city.

Lucky Cat is one of Jacksonville's best hidden gems. It's a casual, always-busy dim sum spot where…read morethe food comes out fresh as it's ready, adding to the experience. Everything we tried was delicious--from the juicy soup dumplings and shumai to the chili oil wontons and fun specialty buns. The flavors were spot on, portions were generous, and every dish arrived piping hot. The servers are consistently friendly and welcoming, and while the atmosphere isn't fancy, that's part of the charm. Just great food, great service, and a place you'll find yourself craving again and again.