Tai Pan Dim Sum

Been here many times over the years. It's located in the corner in the Cultural Plaza in Chinatown. It's pretty busy & loud inside every time I go there. I don't really understand the hype. Service is not the greatest but not terrible. The food is okay, it's a little overpriced. I think Tai Pan used to be better a few years ago but has declined in quality in recent years.

Haven't ate dim sum in a long time so decide to swing by for lunch. It was pretty busy but the food came out fast. I enjoyed the noodles better than the dim sum. The service here really depends on the waitress. Some very rude, while others extremely nice! Rude ones threw our take out boxes at us and walk away mid ordering. Food was good edible but I would not return. Ambiance is nothing special, typical Chinese restaurant vibes.

Tai Pan Dim Sum is located inside Chinese Cultural Plaza on the ground floor. There is usually a group of people waiting outside for a table unless you go during off peak hours. Wait time ranges from 15 minutes (if you're lucky) to 45+ minutes for a table (these wait times were from my experiences). The restaurant is a decent size but the tables are cramped and sometimes you have to share a table (from what I observed). It's not a large restaurant but a good cozy restaurant. I've also seen people moved from table to table prior to getting their food. They have a good variety of dimsum options and dishes you can order from the kitchen. Service can be slow and items can be forgotten so you do have to remind the staff. On busy days, it seems that they are understaffed. The dimsum isn't bad though and it's reasonably priced for dimsum so they offer good value. Once you're finished, you just bring your bill to the cashier to pay. Good option in Chinatown for inexpensive dimsum.

Good hidden place that has been providing dim sum for many years. There is usually always seating if you go early enough to beat the lunch crowd. The best time is early or mid morning. They have a display case of dim sum treats and a huge menu board of their offerings. Service is quick and the foods arrive fast. The place is usually super busy with many patrons walking in for take out and the cooks shuttling dim sum plates out from the kitchen. Parking is validated in the Cultural Plaza garage.

Dàjiā hǎoChinatown celebrated its first Hawai'i Buddha Peace Festival. The outcome wasn't what I had expected but it's a beginning of hopefully something better and beautiful for the community. Let's all keep an eye and ears for that to come ;)I chose Tai Pan Dim Sum for lunch today. They didn't have much selection as I came late in the afternoon and they were only open till 3:00 pm. I had stuffed eggplant, chicken feet, black bean spareribs and shrimp dumplings. The food is tasty. It's even better if you top it off with the chili paste. I was greeted by the first waitress and said she was coming back to take my order but she didn't. A second waitress said the same thing but was held up with another customer. I stopped the third waitress and was finally able to place my order. Chinese restaurant is know to be a fast moving pace but I think that service can improve. While waiting for my order, I was able to observe and realize that a little cleaning and tidying is much needed from the kitchen to the counter to the table and to the display case where food is normally displayed. It was empty so I didn't think of taking a photo. I should have. I'll leave it up to those near the restaurant to try or not to try. Xièxiè

My auntie took my wife and I to this restaurant many years ago. Today, there was a line for their dim sum. Six people waiting outside the front door. I did a jaunt around China Town and then came back. The line was gone, and I picked up two orders of streamed pork hash. Good taste and good service. Enjoy

I really really liked my visit to Tai Pan Dim Sum! Actually came to the Chinese Cultural Center to have breakfast at Fook Lam only to be disappointed by a sign that said they would be closed on Tuesdays starting 1/16/2024 which was the day we went....bummers but it actually was a good thing because I got to try a new place. My breakfast companion steered me to Tai Pan and I have nothing but accolades for this visit.I forgot to take pictures of the bean curd seafood wraps, the CharSui Look fun and the Turnip cake and Taro cake but they were all worthy of a try. I was told the owner of this Dim Sum House used to be co-owner of Fook Lam until they split and he started this restaurant. The dishes as very similar. The only difference is there are no carts which is okay because service is fast and there's not room anyway.Soooo if you're down for DimSum don't be hesitant to try this place, I did and I'm very happy I did. Parking in the center parking structure was $2. Stopped to watch the Tai Chi workout, those participants are tough, I'm wondering if I can donate and get the shirt?

Back recently after a long break away. Forgot how much I enjoy this place. I had stopped coming when my mother stopped asking for her favorite food: lo bat gao.Food consistently delicious. There are a few favorite items they no longer carry. There are still a couple of items I have to go elsewhere to enjoy. Still,what they do have is basically really good. I love their new seafood dumpling bursting with filling!The reason have elevated my star review is because of the excellent service. These ladies working here @ Taipan are so kind yet efficient and hard working. They took care of our party with every attention to detail, even clearing our plates and baskets as soon as they emptied. I also noticed that while other dim sum restaurants continue to raise their prices, Taipan lags behind them just a wee bit. In today's competitive market one has to stay competitive! Believe I will be back again soon. Taipan continues to be a favorite takeout place! And yesterday it was a welcome dine in spot for myself and friends!

Deeeeeelicious!!!Still the best flavors for dim sum, in my 100% fair opinion. The service gets better and better with each visit as well, and I'm so thankful the food has reminded the same after multiple decades. Today, my wife tried something different - the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup. Yo, that dish was SO AMAZINGLY GOOD! The broth was exactly as expected, with its savory, deep, clean taste... accompanied by perfectly cooked thin egg noodles. The bowl of noodles was topped with tender and delicious pieces of fatty beef and tendon. Exactly what she was craving for! My faves, of course, are the Bean Curd Roll, Char Siu Look Fun, Chive Dumpling w/ Shrimp, Shrimp Gau, Meak Gok, and Black Bean Spareribs. Tried a new dish today - the Stuffed Eggplant. It was prepared black bean style and it was yum yum too. Love this place. Hope you love it too!

The food has always been fresh there. The restaurant is under new ownership/mgmt now so I haven't been since then so I'll see how it is and update my review. It can be difficult to get a table during lunch and you may have to share a table with others but if you don't mind a non-quiet ambience the food is good.