We decided to have lunch at Ming Yuan for the first time and ordered several dishes, so I didn't…read moreget a chance to take individual photos of everything. Overall, the food was good and we enjoyed our meal. The flavors were satisfying, and we didn't have any complaints about the quality. The only thing that caught us off guard was that dessert was served before the main courses. Since I was dining with my little one, he naturally wanted to eat the dessert first, which unfortunately ruined his appetite for the rest of the meal. I think it would make more sense to serve dessert after the main dishes unless customers specifically request it beforehand.

A relative treated us to dim sum here and ordered a ton of food. There were several dishes which…read morewere pretty good included the taro balls, mini pork steamed buns, eggplant stuffed with shrimp. The other dishes were good too but we didn't like the shao lung Bao because the dough was hard and too thick. I tried the curry spare ribs covered by a crispy rice crust and didn't care for that either. The shrimp balls ( har gow) and sui mai were ok but the outer wrappers fell apart too easily. Staff was efficient and plates were cleared very quickly when we finished. Once you order on the form, the dishes came rapidly before you even had time to finish the earlier plates. Service was good on the day we went.

Quick to order and make. Food is good and well matched with price. Proportions are very good!read more

Suily's Cafe is a small "hole-in-the-wall" type place that offers an extensive menu with affordable…read moreprices. My family and I had lunch here on a Saturday. There's only 8-10 tables, with one large table. I was told this place only has one waiter/ cashier. So you need to bring your patience when you eat at Suily's Cafe. I spotted something on the menu I just had to try......"Hong Tao Yee Won Ton Soup." It is rare to find this style of Won Ton Soup in a Chinese restaurant. But Suily's Cafe has a unique way to serve it. They serve the hot soup and the deep fried won ton dumplings separately. You add them as you eat, and they stay crispy. The thick soup was loaded with egg, tofu, cilantro, mushrooms, and green onion. OMG, the soup was boiling HOT! I had to gently sip it. Then gradually I added the crispy won tons. Wow, the ten dumplings loaded the bowl. These plump won tons and the thick soup made for a satisfying meal. Price: $12.00, serves 1-2 ppl. Yes, I would definitely return if I was in the area. Note: The restroom is way in the back, pass the kitchen. Meter parking on the street. There's a Walgreen's shopping plaza across the street. Located at San Pedro Rd & Reiner St, near the Colma BART Station,

Solid, no-frills spot. Fung Wah Restaurant is one of those places you go when you want big portions…read moreand classic Cantonese comfort food without overthinking it. Salt & pepper wings hit, everything comes out fast, and prices are fair. Cash-only is a bit of a hassle, but food makes up for it. Easy 4 stars.

honestly wouldn't try to come back but the food is solid. the resto gets really hot inside but the…read morevibe is very traditional and service is decent for just one person serving and doing everything. nice hole in the wall old spot for regulars in sf!

We had the absolute pleasure of dining at Dim Sum King and it completely exceeded my expectations…read more From the moment we walked in, the intimate ambiance and warm, attentive staff made us feel right at home.The menu is an absolute triumph. We ordered the roast duck and the steam fish and every single bite was packed with vibrant, complex flavors. The presentation was flawless, and you could truly taste the quality of the fresh ingredients. Thank you May and Kenny for amazing service!!

Really good food and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and reasonable prices. I'll definitely visit…read moreagain.

Came in and our server said: "do you want your usual or do you want to add more things?"…read more Just feels so nice having that comfort place where they do not just serve good food but actually get to know their customers too! Hands down one of the best Chinese restaurants I highly recommend these 3 dishes but if you're gonna choose between the 3, I'd say get the Szechuan Spicy Beef or the Dry Fried Chicken Wings.

I slept on this spot for the longest and finally stopped by. Now I'm kicking myself in the butt for…read morewaiting so long... Came for a late lunch on a Saturday. The staff were really nice and helpful when it came to recommendations. They informed us that their version of the San Tung dried style chicken wings were very popular, but we weren't in the mood for San Tung wings. The male waiter even told me that he use to work at San Tungs for 13yrs, so I wonder if he brought the recipe over... Below is the spread and everything smacked! The Spread - Complimentary Veggie Egg Rolls, Minced Pork Basil Chow Fun, Szechuan Spicy Chicken Wings, & Crispy Garlic Pork Chops I def will be back to try other items!

After a dental appointment, we needed lunch. Mom wanted take-out but I want her to get out of the…read morehouse as much as possible. There were only two tables in use when we walked in. Another guest was waiting for their take-out order. One server working the front of the house. Service was minimal but efficient at the same time. She brought us everything we asked for immediately. The menu is fairly large, but we still managed to order variations of dishes not listed on the menu. Most Chinese restaurants will accommodate a guest request so long as they have the ingredients and they know how to compose the dish. How they work out the pricing may be something else. At the table immediately behind my mom, I heard the guest ordering a Hot & Sour Soup, add Won Ton. One of my favorite mash-ups! We ended up having a very nice conversation over lunch. Of course, we ordered the same soup and the price they charged was a reasonable $16.95. I've had some places try to charge me for two soups which I think is ridiculous. We also ordered a Seafood Chow Mein and a Chicken Dry Fried Chow Fun with Yau Chow Sum. All three dishes came out nice and hot. The flavors were on point very satisfying. I goofed and didn't a picture of the Chow Fun because it came out last and I was already tucking into my Chow Mein. Mom enjoyed it so we'll be back!

Came here on a friend's recommendation and was able to snag a table for four around 1pm without any…read moreissues. Ordering was easy, the staff were genuinely warm and accommodating, and the food came out in about 10 minutes! No complaints on the service side at all. Honestly, the team here was a highlight. The food, however, was a bit hit or miss. What I'd recommend: Honey Walnut Prawns: The clear standout of the meal. Well executed, good flavor, and the shrimp were a generous size. If you come here, get this. What I'd skip: Fujian Fried Rice: Unfortunately pretty disappointing. The texture was mushy and it lacked flavor throughout. Wouldn't order again. Deep Fried Flounder: Way too heavily battered. The thick coating of flour overpowered everything and there wasn't much flavor coming through underneath. Could be a solid dish with a lighter touch. Seafood Pan-Fried Crispy Noodle: Decent enough but pretty flat on flavor. Just okay. Deep Fried Fish Balls: The flavor was actually there, which was a plus, but they were a bit overcooked and came out harder than they should have been. Overall, the service genuinely saved the experience. The staff were great and the vibe was pleasant. But the food didn't quite land for me and I likely won't be back. If you do go, stick to the Honey Walnut Prawns and maybe explore some dishes I didn't try.

I was pleasantly surprised to quickly find a parking spot without circling the lot. But, despite…read moremaking reservations and confirming days in advance, the receptionist made us wait in line for a number. That said, the wait was only a few minutes for a 1:00 PM Friday lunch. I can live with that. We were shown to a middle table surrounded by other diners, but able to sit comfortably without bumping into anyone. We could get in and out of our seats without doing gymnastics or mortal combat - a problem in the past here. The ambience was festive without being explosively loud. Wce could actually hold meaningful conversation - such a lovely surprise! The furnishings could have done with some upgrading (carpets and decor felt a bit shabby). But the lighting was comfortable - I was grateful not to have glaring fluorescent fixtures illuminating us and the food. Service was unusually attentive, as I was accustomed to being abandoned by wait staff after putting in our orders in the past. I suspect they recognized our guests, two prominent and beloved retired local politicians. The variety and creativity of their dim sum was the best I've tasted in years. No ubiquitous dumpling fillings here! No gummy gravies or sauces. Each flavor was distinct, unique and scrumptious. Two rice roll dishes were the standouts. One had green spinach in the rice noodle and a crunchy, but chewy texture with the shrimp filling. The cha siu roll was generously filled and included a light sauce reminiscent of that used in cha siu bows. Every dish was fresh, sporting beautiful vibrant colors, with delicious sauces for each item. Servings were generous and satisfying. The roast duck was to die for and quickly devoured. After a hideous dinner banquet here years ago, (overpriced, slow and bad service, food served cold with sauces congealed, days-old rock cod passed off as "live from the tank", lobsters too tough to cut or eat), I had avoided coming back to Koi Palace until this current meal. Thankfully, this experience restored my faith and I will be returning more often. I am glad, because I've been following the chefs / owners for decades and admired their food since their Happy Valley hot pot days at Levi Plaza. Long live Koi Palace! I'm glad I gave it another chance.

Koi Palace is a solid dim sum spot in a convenient location close to Serramonte Mall. Parking can…read morebe a bit challenging depending on when you arrive, but there are nearby lots you can use. Just check the signage for parking restrictions. We arrived a little after 10am on a Saturday morning and were able to get seated soon after. The restaurant was busy when we walked in but there were multiple open tables. The dim sum menu is quite extensive with several options along with a list of specials that you can order. My go-to options are generally the har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai, and the rice noodle roll. My partner often likes to order the beef tripe, chicken feet, and steamed spare ribs. He enjoyed each of those items and thought the quality was great. Each item we ordered was made well and tasty for the most part. We opted to try this multicolored version of har gow which had different flavors, and I did not enjoy it. I should've stuck with ordering original har gow, but am glad I tried something new. Some staff walk around with carts of various dim sum items and I noticed a mango pudding dish, but didn't have a chance to try it. We also ordered an item with flavored clams and a soy pudding dish, which tasted okay. I will say customer service was reliable. We enjoyed the jasmine green tea and asked for a few refills, the staff that assisted us were friendly & courteous. I am curious about visiting their new location at the nearby mall, which will open at the end of the year. Overall, it was a good dining experience and I would recommend visiting Koi Palace for dim sum with family/friends.

Came here specifically for the Dry Pot, a brothless version of hot pot where everything gets stir…read morefried and simmered together. Noodles, meats, veggies, chiles, aromatics. No water, just pure concentrated flavor. The restaurant gets its name from simmering, one of the essential Chinese cooking techniques, and you can taste that philosophy across the whole menu. The Dry Pot lived up to the hype, but the real surprise was the skewers. Beef, lamb, and chicken, intensely flavorful and rich. I can't stop thinking about them. The potstickers were also way better than expected. Usually a throwaway order at most places, but here they were juicy and packed with flavor. The beef pancakes were fantastic. Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy flavor bomb on thes inside. Both crunchy and a little chewy (in the good way). Came back a few weeks later with friends and ordered the whole grilled fish, which I'd been eyeing since my first visit. It looked magnificent, but it didn't really pop the way the other dishes did. If you love fish it's worth trying, but the dry pot, skewers, beef pancakes, and dumplings are the stars here. We also got a few veggie dishes which were all great accompaniments...but nobody is here for the veggies. A few practical notes. They have a beer tap but it doesn't work, so if you're into beer, they've got a few options by the bottle. Parking is easy since it's in the Serramonte Center, and you can combine it with a trip to Jagalchi, Target, or whatever else you need. Both times I came there was plenty of seating. I'll be back soon, and next time I'm getting the dry pot with their handmade noodles.

The staff here were very kind. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not live up to the…read moreservice. Things started okay as we ordered a few lamb skewers as an appetizer which were a little tough, but had a nice cumin and spicy flavor. However, the main course was the biggest disappointment. We ordered three noodle soups and beef chow mein, and they were all extremely bland. In particular, the two fish noodle soups tasted almost identical despite one supposedly having green peppercorn and the other having pickled vegetable. Both were very under-salted and had very little flavor. The chow mein was equally bland, and the noodles were also very mushy and overcooked. I have never found myself reaching for the soy sauce at restaurants, but I did this time, not that it helped much. Overall, the meal felt very unsatisfying. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong items (maybe we should have tried their signature dry pots?) but after this experience, I'm not keen to give this place a second chance.