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    3.5 (333 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Inside
    Jerry C.

    Yan Peninsula is a large Chinese restaurant well known for both banquet style dinner and bustling dim sum. With the crowd, the noise decibel level is high. Decor is contemporary Chinese with high ceilings and large TV screens. Yan is very popular so expect their small parking lot to be full and difficulty finding street spaces, especially on weekends. Instead of dim sum carts, the table places orders on paper, marking the quantities of selected dim sum. Despite the capacity crowd, food came quickly. While every dim sum was delicious based on our 9-person table consumption that had almost no take-home boxes, the Chicken Feet was my favorite, with extra large claws and unique, delicious marinade sauce (I don't recall this with chicken feet elsewhere). Unlike most Chinese restaurants, the service staff were surprisingly cordial. While very busy, they still managed to be quick and smile. Waitresses were accommodating and helped us take group photos as we celebrated Dad's 94th birthday with three tables of 25 people. They also provided plates and forks and helped serve a sheet cake we brought. It's obvious there are many regular customers, and we were very pleased and will be back too.

    Delicious rice
    Edwin R.

    If you're looking for authentic Cantonese dim sum on the Peninsula, Yan Peninsula in Millbrae is definitely worth a visit. We came here to celebrate my best friend's birthday and had an amazing experience. Weekend mornings are incredibly busy, so we arrived on Sunday just before noon and lucked out by getting the last available table. The restaurant operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan to arrive early. The service was excellent from start to finish. The menu is expansive, featuring a wide selection of traditional Southern Chinese (Cantonese) dim sum and classic banquet-style dishes. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. My favorites were the house special fried rice, which was packed with flavor, and the siu mai, which was perfectly prepared. Every dish we tried was outstanding. Parking in the restaurant's lot is somewhat limited, but don't let that discourage you--there's plenty of street parking just a block away. Yan Peninsula has become a popular destination for Cantonese cuisine, serving everything from dim sum to seafood and banquet meals in a spacious dining room that's perfect for families and celebrations. "Yan" commonly refers to a banquet or celebratory feast, making it a fitting name for a restaurant that specializes in gathering people around great food. The restaurant has earned a loyal following for its authentic flavors and welcoming atmosphere. Overall, I highly recommend Yan Peninsula for anyone craving authentic dim sum in the Bay Area. Come hungry, arrive early on weekends, and be prepared to enjoy a fantastic Cantonese dining experience! Cheers!

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    Jerry W.

    Sunday lunch is a jungle. The lot is completely full. Cars and illegally parked blocking the handicap spot. We were a party of 6. We stopped in for dim sum. I did notice the head lady yelling at one of the bus staff, very unprofessional. To order there's a picture menu at the table. You mark down how any of what you want and then they come by and pick up the menu. Food is then brought to the table. Actually surprised by the speed of service event hough there is a large volume of large tables (6+ tops). One of the tea cups at the table had a crack causing leakage. Overall the food was pretty good. The only thing that was a little off was the Giant Surf Clam pan fried rice noodles with yellow chives... the dish was lacking seasoning. Other then that all other dishes were good. Men's Room is near the front doors. 2 urinals, 1 stall, 2 sinks. Automatic towel dispenser not working. There is a hand blower. The room smells of urine and really needs to be cleaned. Floors and sinks are wet. ***Note there was a "Puer" charge of $1.83 per person... not sure but we had not children or servants ***Note they charge a 18% service charge on the net amount

    Beef with longan
    Sharon W.

    The Cantonese style food is delicious and the portions are great. The interior is nicely decorated, love their elaborate ceiling decorations. They also have a very large screen at the front of the restaurant, soccer game on the night we went, not sure what they usually have onscreen. Service is very friendly and pleasant but it took awhile to order and for our food to come. Included appetizers: boiled peanuts and pickled veggies. Both are delicious, note if someone has a peanut allergy. Beef with Longan - my favorite, it had a sweet and sour sauce, the beef is very tender, and I loved the longan in the stir fry! Green beans with fermented olives - nicely done, the person who ordered it liked the flavor and tender texture. Seafood and tofu clay pot - the shrimp and scallops were amazing in this dish. It's a little bit spicy but the person who ordered it liked it. Singapore noodles - very nicely done. Everyone liked this dish. We also tried one order of a soup special (steamed with meat and mushrooms), delicious recommendation by our server. And the meal includes a bean dessert soup (tong sui) at the end. Lovely meal! Note that service charge is included.

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    Big E.

    It was hard to see Zen Peninsula decline over the years. Happy to see Yan Peninsula bring back the quality. They have all the classic dishes. Surprise standout was the sweet and sour pork. This NOT the Americanized stuff you get in middle-of-nowhere USA. This is the real deal. Perfectly fried. Not too much batter and not too sweet. I wish they wouldn't use the smelly industrial cleaner on the tables. That stuff is for floors and bathrooms, not surfaces near food. The smell detracts from the food. You should only use something odorless like quat sanitizer for tables. If you are celebrating a birthday, be forewarned...they play a sing-along happy birthday video that is slightly terrifying.

    Pork ribs with black bean sauce
    Griselda Z.

    Nice waitresses, what!? Dressed in their yellow or red sweaters, the Chinese aunties putter around to ensure the customers are well-served. Not one of them yelled out across the room while we ate. They communicate like normal people. Food portions are generous for the price. The interior decors feels modern, especially the ceiling lights and decorative thingy's. Makes your meal feel comfortable. The children high chairs were not sticky or dirty! Not many Chinese restaurants can claim this status! The food itself was a solid 3.89. Options were great like the Zhongshan dim sum and squab. But, the rice rolls and anything that used rice flour were a little bit of a miss ...a bit on the thicker skin and chewy side. Come enjoy dim sum comfortable with plenty of free parking spaces! The funny part is at the entrance, you may see their shrine with an idol alongside a steamed dish or pork ribs!

    Custard buns
    Joseph M.

    Tbh, I came here for the Shin Chan dim sum lol. The shin chan custard bun is soo cute. It also tastes pretty good. I also really enjoyed the other set of dim sum I ordered. The lava bao buns were nice and creamy. You can never go wrong with har gow. The seafood dumplings were also pretty delicious. I'll definitely be back for more shin chan lol. Try it out if you like. :)

    Kevin J.

    We normally go to Dim Sum King, but this place was recommended to us, so we decided to give it a try -- and it ended up being a pleasant surprise. The dining room is very spacious, and the ornate ceiling décor gives it a nicer vibe than you might expect. They also have a giant screen playing Chinese music videos, which adds a fun, lively touch without being too distracting. We came in for Saturday lunch and were seated right away (party of two). Service was quick and efficient. We ordered the usual basics -- siu mai and har gow -- and they were fine: pretty dense, nothing too standout. I actually ordered the wrong shrimp rice noodle roll by mistake, but it ended up being really good. The crispy shrimp fried noodle roll was the real standout -- super unique with that bright orange rice noodle wrapped around a crunchy layer and shrimp. Tons of flavor and definitely something we'd come back for. Parking, however, sucks. It's Millbrae, so it's always hit or miss, but this area is especially tight. Overall, a solid and affordable dim sum option on the Peninsula. We'd come back, especially for those noodle rolls.

    Kristen J.

    First time here and pleasantly surprised! Dishes were flavorful and seemed fresh. Order the chowfun and chungfun options. Dimsum like har gow and siu mai are ok but would stick to other small dishes. Very Hong Kong style food served here. Bathrooms were clean too!

    Stuffed tofu skins
    Joanna S.

    The restaurant was packed Friday at noon. This was my first visit here. The interior reminded me of Asia. Fancy chandeliers and numerous large tables with no sound dampening features. Most customers looked like they lived most of their life in Asia. I really expected to like the food. We had shui mai, shao loong bao, char shu bao, braised chicken feet, stuffed tofu skins, Chinese broccoli and chow mein. No dish stood out as a must have. Nothing was bad. Service was very typical of a Chinese restaurant. Here's your food-- no vinegar soy dipping sauce with green onions was offered for the shao loong bao. We should have parked on El Camino on the east side, before getting to the restaurant. Instead, we turned right and parked on the east side down Center Street.

    Steamed giant clams with vermicelli, my fav
    Siu M.

    Dropped in with 5 people for sunday night dinner. Not too crowded today and parking was easy. (They have a private lot). Sorry we didn't take pictures this time. Got too hungry. 1)Peking duck- deliciously crispy skin. Totally worth it. Came with fluffy buns, green onion, and housin sauce 2) dried scallop fried rice- was ok, but some green onions would have made it look less boring. It was a little bare- rice, dried scallop, egg white. 3) empress chicken- delicious and extra flavorful 4) seafood tofu claypot- definitely one of the more heavy/ flavorful dishes. It's not bad though! 5) sautee green beans with minced pork and olive leaves- mildly salty and pretty garlicky. It's alright. I think I expected a little more wok-hei 6) one of our friends visiting from far away asked if they had egg rolls. I didn't think they would since it's more of a dimsum lunch time, but they said ok and made an order for us! That's super nice. Complimentary red bean soup and sesame balls for dessert. Seating- large and spacious, tables aren't too close together. Other atmosphere info: you know this place is fire if there's an altar for Guan Yu with food tributes at the entrance of the restaurant

    Amy T.

    A year ago I would've given this place 4 stars but today it just missed the mark. The bolo bbq bun deserves 1 star because the bread stinks of fermentation and overdue dairy and management refused to acknowledge that the ingredients had gone bad and claimed no one else had complained about it. The siumai, chicken feet and even the overdone bean curd roll were decent. I do not recommend the beef rice noodle or the lobster noodles.

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    Do they sell baked bbq pork bun or baked char sui Bao? Can I buy to take home (to go) instead of eating it there? How much $ for one or in 3’s? Thank you

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    Though this business, visually looks the same, the ownership, management, and chef changed on July…read more1, 2025. The name change (signage) and menu will change when the business license is approved and new menus bearing the new business name are printed. They did add the 'New SF' prefix the name to distance themselves. Coming here on a Saturday after making dinner reservations on a late Saturday afternoon, I saw a number of familiar faces immediately. Half of their staff are from the Monterey Blvd. Won Kok Restaurant. This was my 1st time dining here in likely close to thirty years when it was another restaurant. Back to our meal, we were seated at the far end corner of the restaurant, prime location for spacing and restroom access. In crafting our menu, my friend chose several staple dishes from their original location; besides those, my friend was gifted a Bay-caught halibut so I asked the restaurant for suggestions in cooking it. The chef suggested cooking it two-ways. I knew the captain from his two previous restaurants (20+ years) and he guided us. Here's what we ate (family style): 1. Steamed surf clams with garlic and vermicelli noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=lPyTuWkX4RoUtP-3fZ2UiA) - These were served in two halves on each plate (four plates for eight shells) for our party of eight. Tasty, flavorful, and fresh as their flagship location in San Francisco. 2. Soy sauce supreme seasoned prawns, 2.5 lbs (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=wYtIFMiiYTuhOa_CmggLrQ) - I actually requested "West Lake" shrimp but was subbed out by this. This was good, just not what we wanted and expected and definitely pricier. 3. Salt and pepper halibut (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=9scLPxW30ktLJK72UIrSBw) - Half of our provided fish was cooked this style. It was done well as you'd expect from the most famous R&G chef to go through their kitchen. 4. Sauteed pea sprouts with garlic (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=GDqjVZCqWnGvZ68sbHjqCw) - Pretty standard version and the pea sprouts were cleaned and trimmed well without any inedible or chewy pieces. 5. Pan fried pork spare ribs with soy sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=x3xQew_Es07lW2dPJwB7BA) - This was the captain's recommendation and it was good but didn't stand out in any particular way. The ribs are cut into bite sized pieces and flash fried. 6. Simmered beef stew & turnip with pepper in broth (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=CAg60fXr0CfXtrcPVm2kEQ) - One of the signature dishes from the chef's days on Kearny Street that he continued at his Monterey Blvd. location. The portions are certainly enough for our large party as a family style dish. The broth is definitely the star and, for me, the radish (daikon). 7. Steamed halibut with black bean sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=amzaLddp_H2vdSGzrKyYfQ) - The size of the fish made this tricky as, when the captain tried to remove the bones in serving, we learned that the fish was not fully cooked. He brought it back to the kitchen and they cooked this to a perfect cooking temperature. The flavors were nice and the black bean sauce didn't overpower the fish. 8. Golden fried rice with a touch of egg white (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=CZdyzi720mOckNXxHulS4g) - Another restaurant recommended dish, we were amazed at how tasty this was, given the simplicity of its description. Apologies for not having a full serving photo as the captain offered and agreed to him apportioning it in bowls for each diner. 9. Crispy skin roast chicken with garlic (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=TspHX9eknS496I3zXwVwlQ) - This is their innovative twist on the Cantonese favorite jia zhi chicken with a strong garlic flavor. The carving of the decorative chicken head (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=DaywI5br-WQb9hh0a5sgng) was impressive. 10. Green bean tapioca soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=12ljEfFOj8tqwIaBXHvTVw) - Complimentary, a nice ending. 11. Red bean paste pastries (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=MwjmcyVoyHVXnmPRWYuM8w) - Complimentary and okay. The theme here, given the restaurant size, is for banquet style meals and prices reflect it. By the time we left, the dining room and the staff were swamped. Highly recommend making reservations especially weekends. More likely to dine at their flagship but will come for special occasions or with South Bay friends.

    Went for lunch/brunch on a Monday. The place soon filled up with a lot of people for a Monday…read moremorning. It didn't disappoint. ORDER: Har gao Siu mai Chow fun Sesame balls This was a good dim sum experience. The har gao filling seemed bigger than most I've had. Everything was yummy. I have nothing bad to say. Place felt decently clean. Service was prompt. Curious if they have any relation to Asian Pearl in Ranch 99 in El Cerrito? We went here right after arriving at SFO. Perfect spot if you just are coming back from a trip. Not far from the airport. Would go back if in the area!

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    3.1(571 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I've been coming to Cheung Hing in Millbrae for years, and it's still one of my go-to spots when…read moreI'm craving Cantonese BBQ. I usually come here for the roast meats, and they've been pretty consistent over the years. The flavor is traditional, portions are decent, and it reminds me more of the kind of food you'd actually get in Hong Kong or Guangdong rather than something overly Americanized. The place is nothing fancy and the service can be pretty straightforward, but honestly that's part of the experience. I'm mainly here for the food, and it usually hits the spot. There are a lot more Chinese restaurants around Millbrae now compared to years ago, but Cheung Hing is still one of those places I keep coming back to.

    Came here late last night after picking up my son from SFO airport. We were looking for a Chinese…read morerestaurant that was still open past 9pm and saw this place. They were about to close in 20 minutes but they still let us in, which I appreciated! I didn't know that this place is a chain! We ordered the BBQ Pork rice plate and wonton noodle soup. Pretty standard Cantonese comfort food/dishes. The portions were big and the food was good. They were closing so we rushed to finish our food. The service was good despite it being late. The place looks a bit dated and maybe because it was the end of the day, it wasn't super clean. But, in a pinch if we are craving for some Cantonese food late at night near SFO, we would come back again.

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