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    Yum Cha Cafe

    3.3 (27 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Whole Roast Pork
    Emily N.

    I gave Yum Cha Cafe a called and placed an order over the phone. Placed a $50 deposit over the phone and paid the rest at the store. Our order was on time and ready for pick up when we got there. The whole roast pork was really great. The skin is super crispy and seasoning was evenly flavored. My family really liked the roasted pork and will definitely ordered from Yum Cha Cafe again.

    Boba and meals
    Vince Y.

    Cash only. Roast duck, roast pork, soy sauce chix. Usual suspects. A duck is near 20 bones now. When I moved to Sac in 2000 they were like 6.99. Lol. Times and inflation. Duck was ok. Sauce given is not as good as some. The duck had big pieces but kinda dry. Maybe they needed to cook them longer. Good duck should be moist and meat glistening with slight oil and dark brownish color. We used to come to this place often inside SF supermarket early 2000s cuz they were one of the few we found then. Now living here on my 20th year (worst due to Covid), we have found way more joints of all kinds of food and go-tos also. They have the combo plates and were serving those up long ago with lines. Now they kinda blocked the hot case area with chairs up and a security guy and a buddy sitting at a table. Weird. I guess you can still order combo Chinese boxes but at the end where the bbq and register is. Anyways for now it is order and gtfo! Lol. Maybe try their roast pork and soy sauce chicken. Lemon grass chix, honey glazed ribs. Custard tarts, congee $4.99, $6.99 duck noodle soup. Boba here too. I just didn't give them a pass on their duck. Good duck is a place on Broadway one of my wife's Mien coworkers mentioned. I would come here for that pork and chix. Gotta try other goodies here that I listed. Nice when we can sit in. Sigggggghhhhh!

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    Disgusting! Roasted pork have no crispy skin just a box of fat, 1 star should be over rated! , I would give 0 if that's option

    Baked egg tart
    Jennifer N.

    CASH ONLY!! FOOD - Roasted pork: well seasoned, meaty, and not fatty. Just how I like my roast pork. $7.75/pound. 4/5 - Baked Egg Tart: flakey crust with sweet custard. Pretty good for the price! 3 for $1.89. 4/5 SERVICE Fast and fair. 3/5 FINAL THOUGHTS I come here whenever I need Asian-style meat such as roasted pork, roasted duck, BBQ pork, etc. I haven't tried their dim sum but the price is inexpensive. They also have boba, tea and smoothies.

    BBQ whole pig

    We ordered BBQ whole pig for birthday party last Sunday,friends loves crispy skin and juice meatI love their roster duck,it got different flavor and I never bought roster duck from 99 Ranch market anymore. Roster pork are very tasty too,I heated them up with my Air fryer to keep them crispy,same way to heat roster duck.We had too much food for party,they were still taste good even leftover.Sesame Ball is my favorite snack or for breakfast

    1 whole soy sauce chicken $6.99 and $1 side of rice (ate some)
    Elizabeth N.

    Come here during lunch for the cheap hot food. Lunch time is when they are busy and the food is more fresh (not sitting dried out under the heat lamp). Less than $6 for a generous 2 item + rice or noodle side combo box. You can split the food up at least for 2 meals, cheaper than what you'd get at McDonalds these days! I also ordered a cake from here and I was pleasantly surprised that it looked and tasted great! I was debating between getting one from here or Pegasus across the street, but I took the gamble here since it's slightly cheaper. Service is blunt and not so great, but it is what it is. LOL

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    11 months ago

    Excellent duck and bbq pork! Dim sum was somewhat tough! Baked pork bao were juicy and filling!

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    4 years ago

    Great place and good service! l've been getting food after my grocery shopping.lt's convenient and delicious.

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    5 years ago

    I was craving for dim sum and found this place. The suimai was no good the shrimp balls were cold, and the spare ribs need flavor.

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    8 years ago

    The hot foods for cater are affordable prices and they taste good as well. FYI, they no longer sell cakes.

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    Yue Huang Restaurant - Sweet and sour shrimp

    Yue Huang Restaurant

    3.6(1.4k reviews)
    10.1 mi•Natomas
    •$$

    I'm absolutely in love with this place best dim sum in town hands down and also a beautiful…read morerestaurant

    Came here this past summer for dinner with my family and had a wonderful experience. Located in a…read moreshopping center in Natomas, Yue Huang is one of those traditional Cantonese restaurants that doesn't need a flashy exterior to impress. In fact, it feels like the kind of place locals have been coming to for years because they know the food is consistently good. Walking inside, you'll find the classic Cantonese banquet-style setup with large round tables, complete with glass Lazy Susans in the center, making it perfect for sharing dishes family-style. The atmosphere is comfortable, welcoming, and reminds me of the traditional Chinese restaurants I grew up visiting with family gatherings and celebrations. What surprised me most was how quiet it was when we arrived. There was no wait, and we were seated immediately. Service was fast and efficient from start to finish. If you're expecting lots of conversation, or recommendations, this may not be that type of restaurant. The staff was polite and attentive when needed, but definitely more focused on getting food out quickly than making small talk. And honestly, that's perfectly fine when the food is this good. Every dish we ordered was flavorful, well-prepared, and served piping hot. You can tell why Yue Huang has earned recognition on the Michelin Guide for Sacramento. The menu offers a great selection of classic Cantonese dishes, making it a fantastic spot for family dinners, larger groups, or anyone looking for authentic Cantonese cuisine without the fuss. Overall, Yue Huang delivers exactly what I look for in a traditional family-style Chinese restaurant: generous portions, authentic flavors, efficient service, and a relaxed atmosphere where the food is the star of the show. If you're in the Natomas area and craving Cantonese food, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll gladly return the next time I'm in Sacramento.

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    Ming Dynasty - Fish felle

    Ming Dynasty

    3.6(698 reviews)
    5.4 mi•Downtown
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    When you walk up to the entrance there is the smell of Star Jasmine in the air. You are greeted by…read morethe host and seated quickly. The restaurant is spacious and very clean. The first thing that I noticed was that about 95% of the diners were of Chinese origin. That means to me that the cuisine is good! There are carts with fresh Dim Sum and an extensive menu to choose authentic Cantonese dishes from. The wait staff are friendly and helpful. This is most likely the Finest Cantonese Dim Sum and Seafood in Sacramento.

    I always liked this place. I haven't been for over a year and decided to stop in and get myself…read moresome Dim Sum varieties that I can't get from the takeout bakeries that do such a great job in town. My service was good. It was lunchtime prime time and I was instantly seated and carts came right over to me, which is so amazing. I love that this place still has carts! When the one item I wanted, wasn't on a cart they specially ordered it for me and brought it out pretty quickly. The decor is still bare bones no real ambience whatsoever. But that's OK because they have carts and that makes it all worthwhile. Now for the sad news.... The Dim Sum is just not that good anymore. I always really enjoyed having the black bean spareribs and these ribs and have a couple black beans in them are just devoid a flavor. There's a little bit of jalapeño flavor, but I would never order these again. The pan fried shrimp and chive dumplings were very stale tasting. The inside was perfect consistency and ratios, but the outside noodle was dried and chewy and just not good. I also got the steam steamed then pan fried pork and vegetable buns, which are normally to die for good here, but oh-my, they were just awful it taste like eating cardboard. The inside was OK but outside was so bad and so stale tasting that I just was left with a bad taste in my mouth. Don't think I'll be returning anytime soon, which is really sad.

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    Claypot Fish Belly and bone

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    ABC Bakery - we really like the beef rice noodle dish

    ABC Bakery

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    CASH/DEBIT ONLY. My first time here was in 2023, and 3 years later, it still hits the spot. Prices…read moreare so reasonable for the quality. Everything was good but I definitely have favorites. I wish we had to-go dim sum like this in the Bay! RECS: + Shrimp rice rolls ($5.75/box) was a household fave. great texture and juicy shrimp + Pineapple bun with bbq pork (~$3-4) was filllled with pork and was so crispy once reheated + Har gow ($1.50) was good! + Siu mai ($1.50) was perfectly juicy with so much filling! + Shrimp balls hit the spot, plenty of shrimp filling

    ABC Bakery has been a favorite of mine for decades. I grew up going here, and years later I brought…read moremy own boys in to pick up snacks after school. Even though I no longer live in Sacramento, I still make a point to stop by whenever I'm in town to pick up some of our longtime favorites. My must-haves are the pineapple baos, char siu baos, BBQ pork baos, shu mai, and egg tarts. Everything is consistently good and keeps me coming back after all these years. This is definitely more of a pick-up-and-go spot than somewhere you come to sit and eat. The bakery is clean, and the staff is always friendly, efficient, and keeps things moving. Prices have gotten a little high, but for me, the quality and nostalgia are still worth it. It can get very busy, with the line sometimes stretching outside, and popular items do sell out. I usually try to go earlier in the day or call ahead and place an order for pickup. After all these years, ABC Bakery is still one of my favorite Sacramento stops and a place that holds a lot of great memories for me and my family.

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    ABC Bakery - I'm glad they carry the sauce packets I like now. Ask for this

    I'm glad they carry the sauce packets I like now. Ask for this

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    Best Dim Sum - Beancurd Skin Rolls

    Best Dim Sum

    4.2(250 reviews)
    21.8 mi
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    After visiting an alpacas farm at Orangevale, we felt like eating some dim sum to continue the…read morecalmness of the day. Using the Yelp as our guide, we went to the Best Dim Sum. It's a delightful choice with variety of dim sum to choose from. We ordered: Veggie eggrolls Shrimp rice rolls Har gow Beancurd skin rolls Chinese broccoli with garlic sauce Sesame balls Salt and pepper tofu Fried shrimp balls We thought that we might have ordered too much but it turned out it's just the right amount because all the dishes were nicely done and we didn't want to leave anything not eaten. The bean curd rolls were packed with vegetables and meat. We enjoyed the shrimp dishes because the shrimps were very fresh. The salt and pepper tofu was a surprised hit. We just kept on eating it. The fried dishes were our favorites because they were not oily. Chinese broccoli was decent. The foods were good and the restaurant was simply decorated, but it's good for a dim sum place (touch the hearts).

    We randomly stopped by on our way home from Tahoe after visiting Granite Bay, and this place was…read moresuch a great find. The shumai was cooked to order, so it took a little time, but it was absolutely worth the wait -- amazing. The bean curd rolls were packed with vegetables and had a really fresh, delicate wrapper. The beef rice rolls were also excellent, with plenty of beef and a fresh wrapper that wasn't soggy or tough at all -- you could tell it was made fresh. The egg drop soup really hit the spot, and the combination fried rice was fantastic too. The space itself is pretty unassuming, but the food was fresh and delicious, and the ladies working there were incredibly kind and welcoming. They were also very accommodating to my two toddler sons, which we really appreciated. They left such a positive impression on our whole family and honestly made us feel even better about the town as a whole. So glad we happened to stop here. We'll definitely be back!

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    Best Dim Sum - All the things you'll need at arm's length on every table

    All the things you'll need at arm's length on every table

    Best Dim Sum - Cold Mixed Rice Noodles with Black Vinegar on the side - Photo taken 11/28/24

    Cold Mixed Rice Noodles with Black Vinegar on the side - Photo taken 11/28/24

    Best Dim Sum - Beancurd Skin Rolls

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    King Palace Restaurant - Dim sum

    King Palace Restaurant

    3.3(382 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Fruitridge Manor
    •$$

    Dim Sum carts come around and you take what you want and if you don't see it, you can aways order…read moreit. Becareful there is one cart lady that would put dishes on your table without even asking. She will "hear" that you wanted it but no one actually pointed or said "yes". Food overall is pretty decent, but nothing really jumps out as outstanding. Men's room is old and run down. 2 toilets, 1 urinal and 2 sinks. One of the toilets is on a raised floor so becareful of the trip hazard. Plenty of parking...large strip mall parking. PC - Eddy Y

    My family had a reservation for a party of 30+ people, and the organizer selected the menu in…read moreadvance, so I'm not familiar with the full menu offerings or pricing. However, I can still speak to the food quality and overall ambiance. My favorite dish was the Peking duck--it's honestly one of the best Peking ducks I've ever had. The buns were steamed perfectly, and the duck meat was tender while the skin was crispy. The sauce really ties it all together. We also had fish maw soup, a clay pot dish with shrimp and vegetables, chicken and rice, bok choy, and several other dishes. Everything was flavorful and well-prepared, and I would happily reorder most of the items we tried. The ambiance was pretty much what you'd expect from a traditional Chinese-American banquet restaurant. It had the large round tables with lazy Susans to accommodate big groups, along with a stage off to the side for events like wedding receptions and other celebrations. This is a great spot for a large family gathering or celebration. The food was delicious, and the space was well-suited for hosting big groups.

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    King Palace Restaurant - Dim sum food cart

    Dim sum food cart

    King Palace Restaurant - Interior

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