The Most Delicious Cantonese in Newark

King Wah

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (341) • $$

"Decided to try this dim sum restaurant without looking at reviews. We were at the outlets and wanted lunch before shopping. We were actually thinking of eating at JB King in the food court, but they were closed! And this restaurant is right at the front door of this food court mall. It's pretty spacious and at the time we got there, there were tables available. We haven't had dim sum in ages, so it was a treat for us! Service was quick and tea pot was brought to us as soon as you tell them which tea you'd like. **OUR PICKS**BEEF CILANTRO RICE CREPES ~ we enjoyed these! The meat was spread thinly on the crepe and it was possibly minced or puréed like a paste before cooking. It gave it a soft texture with every bite. Flavor was good too! 5/5PORK SHUMAI ~ these were good as any other tea house. Juicy, flavorful and decent size dumplings. 4/5SHRIMP DUMPLINGS (Ha Gow) ~ I liked these! Big shrimp in each dumpling and tasty! 5/5CHICKEN FEET ~ always really tasty and somewhat spicy at most tea houses and these were on point! 5/5CRISPY SHRIMP CREPE ~ these were memorable! The inside had deep fried shrimp in a light batter that stayed crispy even wrapped around the rice crepe! 5/5EGG CUSTARD BUNS ~ I love custard buns and egg tarts but chose the buns because the menu showed them as cute pigs (purple, yellow, pink!) but when I got them, they were weird looking pandas. What disappointed me more was the hard black eyes, ears and noses. It throws off the softness of the bun. Best to take them off before eating! Inside was a good custard filling. But if I ever come back, I'd choose the egg tarts over the buns! 3/5COCONUT CAKE (jello) ~ perfect ending to our meal! I remember eating this years ago in tea houses and it had the same texture and taste! Very nostalgic for us! 5/5All in all, we enjoyed their food. It's a bit pricey, but nowadays, most dim sum is on the pricier end for lunch. They add a 15% service fee so tip is included. They circled this on the bill so you see this charge. Roughly $35/pp."

Fong Kee Clay Pot

★★★★☆ 4.1 (224) • $$

"Fong Kee has been my go to spot whenever my family and I are craving for some delicious clay pot rice! I would say this is the best clay pot rice place in the entire Bay Area. I've been here a couple of times and I always leave happy. The clay pot rice is super fragrant with a crispy golden bottom. Perfect amount of topping to rice ratio. My favorite is the eel with chinese sausage! It is super healthy and filling. I also really like the pork patty one which reminds me of what my grandma makes for me when I was a child. Service is standard and quick. It does take about 15-20 minutes for the claypot. The restaurant does get pretty busy during the weekend so prepare to have a small wait. Overall, 100% would recommend! All my friends that I took here also loves it!"

New Hwong Kok

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (549) • $

"It's been nearly eight since last review. However I've been back a handful of times for my go to combo + other add on's.Not much has changed. The little shop in this strip mall reminds me of a mom and pop business in Sf's Chinatown where staff speaks Chinese and shipping boxes are everywhere in the entry lobby. Im sure it's organized chaos. I have my favorites and I point on the board but since I don't speak the language, the older Chinese lady becomes louder and near rude when I dont understand.Please can I make a public request to have someone who can speak and understand English as a front person with adequate customer service knowledge. That person can work with rude lady, if needed.Although my favorite items (Baked BBQ pork bun, turnip cake, congee and yellow noodles) have me returning). I'm afraid to recommend this location bc of the minimal English and rude customer service i encountered on 12/28."

Koi Palace Express

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (272) • $$

"I recently dined at this restaurant during a visit to the Dublin area and had a positive experience overall. The food was excellent, with the duck being my absolute favorite. It was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The dumplings, while my least favorite, were still quite delicious.One of the standout dishes was the Baked Seafood over Rice. It was unique and packed with a variety of flavors that made it a memorable choice. We also tried Koi's BBQ Combo, and the BBQ pork was particularly flavorful and well-prepared.However, I do agree with prior reviews that this spot is on the expensive side. Additionally, there is a surcharge added to the end of the bill, so it's important to factor that in before ordering. Due to this surcharge, I had to reduce my overall rating."

Shooting Star Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 • $$

"One of our hangout spots with good friends late in the evening . Wait time today was longer than expected. It seems like everyone is here on a Saturday night for dinner. Service during this visit was mediocre not attentive , understandably, busy night for all the staff . Our group's favorite dish were pork ribs, bitter melon with black bean sauce cooked in clay pot. We could order another plate of their crispy tofu with black pepper & jalapeno. Follow by stirfry ong choy with fermented tofu . who would've thought fermented tofu goes so well together with the leafy vegetables. Hainan chicken dipping sauce were so delicious except I didn't like that. The chicken was refrigerator cold, I know that's how it was supposed to serve . Our two least favorite dishes were the shrimp vermicelli clay pot & the roasted duck noodle soup. MM mom NBCOf course we finish off with waffle balls with fresh fruits, light airy, a little fluff, and the Asian says not too sweet. It's a good thing."

Cooking Cooking

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$

"Just had my second visit to Cooking Cooking, and it was fantastic! I've been craving their Peking duck, and it didn't disappoint. The duck was crispy, not too salty, and the meat was tender. Their soft buns were the perfect match.We also tried the kung pao chicken, spare ribs in honey chili sauce, seafood fried rice, and stir-fried assorted vegetables. The spare ribs were a favorite--they were fried perfectly, and the sauce was just right.The complimentary tea and dessert were a nice touch. The tea helped with digestion, and the red bean soup for dessert was just sweet enough.What's more, their service was lightning fast, and I loved how they had extendable tables. We ordered so much food that we were running out of space, but the table extensions came to the rescue!Overall, a great dinner experience. Can't wait to go back for more!"

East Lake Chinese Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.5 (658) • $$

"Final Thoughts: 4.48/5Dim sum for lunch with my friends after my 8-hour shift feels very rewarding. For this place, their dim sum menu is only available until 2:30pm, so just a caution with the time. We came at about 1:30pm and I had quite the pleasant experience from food to service. Food:1. Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gow): 4.4/5The texture of the har gow is to my preference - Optimal balance of softness, thickness, and chewiness. Filling was also optimal for all 4 that were provided. The shrimps are nicely cooked and well-seasoned. Texture of the shrimps were crunchy and I enjoyed it. I did dip this one in soy sauce, but it could have sufficed even without the extra seasoning.2. Siu Mai: 4.6/5My personal favorite item was this item. Four are provided to you. Size, temperature, and flavor were all very nicely done today. Each item actually came out piping hot, so please don't burn yourself. Texture wise, there's a nice crunch from the shrimp mixed with the pork. I split mine in half to cool it off and get a cross section. Optimal amounts of both proteins are provided. Flavor wise - Delightful. I love the balances of salty, sweet, and some umami from the sauce and fish roe. 3. Steamed BBQ Pork Buns: 4.1/5Seems to be your average buns. They came out nice and hot. Dough itself was still very fluffy with a good ratio of dough to filling. The meat was the standard red color. Flavor was also quite standard - well-seasoning with what I believe tasted like oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. 4. Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll: 4.1/5Texture of the rice noodle rolls were nice and thin. Good chewiness and softness with some body to hold its shape. Ratio of the rice noodle and shrimp was alright. The shrimps are plump, but they are smaller in size than other places that I have tried. Light seasonings and balanced flavors overall. The sweet soy sauce has a nice umami and sweetness to it that just compliments this dish. 5. Pan Fried Green Onion Pancake: 4.0/5Very crispy pancake with some subtle flavors from the green onion. Lovely golden brown exterior. The outside texture is very crispy and the inside has the slightest bit of chew and pull to it from all the flattened out layers. Nothing too extravagant about this item, but it did pair well with a protein.6. XO Sauce Stir-Fried Rice Rolls: 3.9/5This dish always needs some kind of a protein to it because it's just rice rolls. There wasn't a significant amount that contribute to it, but I appreciate the shredded meat provided between the rolls. Personal preference, but I enjoyed the thickness of these rolls. They seem quite thick, but pair well with a protein. Nice spice and flavor from the jalapenos. Regarding flavor, some more flavoring would've elevated it. The sauce has a lighter taste to it that seemed to only be on the outside charring layer of the rice rolls.7. Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet: 4.2/5Definitely the protein that helped elevate the rice paper dish. Both paired fairly well together. Nice flavor of salt. I think I would have preferred a strong scent of the black pepper, but it was still good. They came out nice and crispy. Texture wise - Optimal. Slight crisp exterior and the interior was cooked to perfection. Not dry and just breaks apart with a soft interior.---------Quality: Fair All food items were good overall. Temperatures were desirable and very palatable. My two notes would be the shrimps used and BBQ buns. One of the buns had a crack running through the top, and I usually see that with frozen, thawed, and reheated buns. The shrimps aren't the biggest concern, but the size is smaller than others that I am used to. Price: Fair Between the three of us, we paid about $21 each, which I deem a fair price for what we got. Considering we got 7 items and still had leftovers afterwards - Ideal for a simple, but nice lunch date out. They have a variety of items from dim sum to kitchen menu items, so the price will range and vary depending on what you get. Service: Very efficientThe waiters and waitresses here took no time in seating us, checking in on us, and managing each table. They checked on us multiple times and there always seemed to be someone overlooking the tables. Each time we made a movement to signal for something/someone, they were usually already on their way over to us.Ambiance: TranquilSeems like a very nice and quiet area. The interior is quite large and did get a little drafty, but that wasn't too big of a concern here. We were seated at a large table and ended up huddling together to one side. Tables and space seemed fairly parted, so we were able to enjoy our lunch and talk comfortably even in the quiet space.Location/Parking: Fair to optimalThis place seems to be your average dim sum restaurant. The plaza is not one that I visit often. There are a variety of different stores presented here. Parking doesn't seem to be a concern at all. Some traffic is seen, but there were many spots available to us, nonetheless."

Asian Pearl Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (647) • $$

"We ordered too much and we liked everything we ordered. The dimsum menu has pictures you can refer to. Service was excellent, we got our food quickly and they also cleared our empty dishes fast. It was busy with lots of families. There were 9 of us and we were so full ! My favorites included - tendons , steamed tofu skin , baked pork buns, chicken feet , shrimp dumplings and sesame balls. They don't take reservations for dimsum."

Fu Lam Moon

★★★☆☆ 3 (391) • $$

"It's one of my favorite restaurants. Very Guang Zhou style! First of all, the waiter will provide free soup as the first dish. Our family love three different sauces to cook Alaska lobster. Different cooking ways bring us different good taste. The Guang Zhou style pigeon is very delicious. The price in this restaurant is very reasonable and the sea food is very fresh."

Hong Kong Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (415) • $$

"I first came here before Covid when a co-worker kept bringing back his food to the office and I commented on how delicious his lunch smelled. He knew that I liked egg rolls and he would bring me an order every time he went. I went with him the first time and it was a great experience. It was close by, they served great portions, really great prices and you can sit down in a comfortable setting. I kept coming back. Flash forward and COVID hit, no longer working at the office, then the shelter in place lifted, life resuming back to our new/old normal and having to go back to the office. I kept meaning to come back but it was always one thing after another that I couldn't. Finally, after work, my friend and I decided to come here since we wanted a no fuss sit down restaurant. We got very lucky that we found a parking spot, one of 3?? Parking is not easy. We arrived before the dinner crowd and I can't imagine what we would have done if we had come back later. Most likely we would have given up and gone elsewhere. Street parking was full as well. The restaurant is on El Camino, easy to find. It looks a lot smaller on the outside but there is plenty of seating and spaced in such a way that you don't feel like you are next to the other seated parties. My friend and I were able to catch up and have a great conversation without shouting or feeling like everyone was listening to us. It seems that ownership has changed and prices are less than other restaurants in the area but more than they were. To me this was the ultimate value in the past with their price and portion size and also catered to the sit down crowd. Many food deliveries were picked up while we were there. Service was standard, get our order, bring our food. I enjoyed the seafood chow main, the egg rolls were okay, I remember them being so much better. Most likely I will skip getting the egg rolls next time.I really wish the parking situation was better. I think if that was the case the restaurant would get more customers and people would be more inclined to stop by. Since it is what it is...I just have to plan my outing if I want to eat here."

ZongZi House

★★★★★ 4.7 (31)

"4.5 STARSFriend: "Hey, I'll take 4 duung".Me: "WTF is duung?!"Friend: "That rice thingy you talked about."Me: "You mean, joong?!"Friend: "It's duung; I'm country like that!"Me: "Ok, coming from someone who stabs their XLB with a fork..."Whatever you call it: 粽子, joong, zongzi, or duung...These Chinese sticky rice tamales are one of my fav Chinese comfort food full of savory, carby deliciousness. While typically eaten during Dragon Boat Festival (June 3, 2022), I'll gladly eat these babies year round...if I can find a good one. IMO, the ones sold at AZN grocery stores or Chinese delis aren't the same quality and who knows how long they have been sitting there. Last week, a yelper gave me a heads up that Eng's Zongzi is back in business (Thanks, GC!). Eng's was a small mom and pop operation that began in the owners' home. Demand skyrocketed so they found a storefront in a tiny strip plaza in Mountain View to sell their zongzi/joong (opened right before the pandemic hit). Due to reconstruction of the plaza, they had to close shop in 2021. The owners have since found a new location in SJ and reopened as Zongzi House last month. L O C A T I O N1505 Kitchen Space (shared commercial kitchen).M E N U* Zongzi/Joong: Chinese sticky rice tamales; vegetarian, Shanghai, or Cantonese-style. They're made fresh the morning of your pick-up day. Sold in pairs only - two pieces are $10-$12.* Frozen dumplings & egg rolls: $12-$23.No MSG. O R D E R I N G P R O C E S S***PRE-ORDERS ONLY***Although it states, to call or text in your order, I highly recommend calling in your order, not texting.There was some confusion and miscommunication so my order via text wasn't received so I had to make two trips to SJ to pick up my full order. Also, pre-orders for pick-up require a 2-3 day notice. This wasn't specified anywhere. Suggestions to the owner: For your yelp main business photo, kindly consider posting a pic detailing the pre-ordering process. P I C K U PCall when you're outside the commercial kitchen or ring the doorbell. P A Y M E N TCash, Venmo, or Cc (3% surcharge).I couldn't get a connection (verizon) outside to pay via Venmo so bring cash just in case. S T O R I N GIf you can't eat the joong the same day, you can store them in the fridge for several days or in the freezer for up to two months. R E H E A T I N G Boil thawed joong for 10-15 minutes. You can also microwave it for 2-3 minutes with a wet paper towel but I find some of the rice hardens so this is not my preferred method. F O O D* Shanghai Pork Belly Zongzi (2 pc - $10): https://bit.ly/3ap0JZnThese were my fav ones at their old MV location. Maybe I'm tripping but they seem smaller now with less filling so it was more of a snack versus a full meal. Taste was still good though - the pork fat melts into the soy seasoned sticky rice adding a delicious, porky richness. * Cantonese Pork Joong (2 pc - $12): https://bit.ly/3wUUwMpA newer addition to the menu, I didn't get to try their Cantonese-style joong before their MV location closed shop. My NEW fav one! Not only are these joong larger than the Shanghai-style but they're packed with more protein and goodies so they're more filling. It's not stated on the menu but these joong are filled with pork belly, two pieces of Chinese sausage, half a salted duck egg yolk, one shiitake mushroom, one whole chestnut, and plenty of mildly sweet, nutty mung beans. The sticky rice is less seasoned than the Shanghai-style but still flavorful especially with the saltiness from the salted egg yolk. Also, purchased some Shanghai Pork Belly Zongzi w/ salted duck egg yolk (2 pc - $11) for a friend who said, it was good. S E R V I C EVery kind couple; true mom and pop operation. P A R K I N GShared parking lot in mini strip plaza. Overall, I'm happy to see Eng's Zongzi reopen as Zongzi House. Zongzi/Joong are the perfect Chinese comfort meal to reheat and enjoy all year round, on WFH or lazy days. Support this mom and pop business and stock up your freezer with 'em!"

Koi Palace Contempo - Cupertino

★★★★☆ 3.6 (541)

"It's LIKE Koi Palace but with a twist!O R D E R E D * Boneless Hainan Chicken Rice* Cold Chicken Feet* Sour Cabbage with Fish* Ikura dumplings* Scallop sui mai* Lobster shrimp dumplings* Pineapple buns with butter* Hainan chicken rice* Sitcky RiceV E R D I C TKoi Palace Contempo is a delightful twist on the classic Koi Palace experience. While it shares the same high-quality standards, it's not your traditional dim sum spot. In fact, their menu is about 99% different and focuses more on entrees than dim sum!I've only visited for lunch, so I can't speak to their dinner offerings, but here's what I can tell you: If you're planning to come, try to arrive before 12 PM to beat the lunch rush, as it can get busy.Their menu features unique items you won't typically find at other places. Some of my favorites include:* Ikura dumplings* Scallop sui mai* Lobster shrimp dumplings* Pineapple buns with butterThey do have a small selection of dim sum items, but the real highlight here is their extensive menu, offering something for everyone.Bonus points for convenience! There's a large public parking lot right across from the restaurant, so parking is a breeze.If you're looking for a modern Chinese dining experience with creative and unique dishes, Koi Palace Contempo is definitely worth a visit."

Steam

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (686) • $$

"Omg! Omg! Omg! That's pretty much all I gatta say! Amazing food! 1st time here and I don't regret it at all. Super affordable and the service here is so good. Everyone is so polite. The ambiance is really chill and the food is so good. I would totally go for the wings!!! The wings with sauce. The beef soup YUM!!!"

Epic Dumpling

★★★★☆ 4 (416) • $$

"This place is interesting... the name is Epic Dumpling but they serve more than just dumplings! It's a wide assortment of food from all over China including Dim Sum and Cantonese dishes along side their Shanghai dumplings. The food is decent, but I would stick with the Shanghai cuisine like soup dumplings and boiled dumplings. Unfortunately, the take out pan fried dumplings were disappointingly soggy. I have to try them while dining in to give a fair assessment. For take out, the service is decent except they won't give you ginger with the vinegar which I think is BLASPHEMOUS and inauthentic. When eating dumplings... you gotta have the ginger...!They also sell dim sum at astronomical prices and very strange fusion and seasonal dim sum like brown sugar boba deep fried pumpkin buns so avoid those dishes no matter how good they sound! Service is fast, they get A LOT of take out orders and are pretty efficient and timely. No sooner and no later than the designated time. Overall: I think it's okay, I want to try their bentos which look pretty affordable at $15 a box. I will give it another shot."

Leisure Cafe

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (547) • $$

"I went to Leisure Cafe for the first time today and was impressed overall by the food. It was delicious, comfort food at an affordable price. So the ordering system is a QR Code on the table. Scan it, put entrees in the cart and submit order. The food comes to the table very quickly. I ordered:XO Roll Noodles: these were delicious. Some of the best I've had. Savory and tasty morsels of noodle rolls.Curry Chow Fun: I don't think I've ever seen this combo before but it was good. If you like curry and you like chow fun, it's a match made in heaven. The curry is flavorful. They said it was spicy but I didn't taste much spiciness.Spare ribs over rice with egg: the runny yoke going over the meat and rice was a nice blend of flavors. It's a nice hearty entree of spare ribs.Baked Pork Chops: I wouldn't have minded this being a little less sweet and more savory. But it was a tasty meal and enough to share with another person. Cheesy, tomato-y, dish.Service was ok. Nothing to write home about. The decor is simple, casual, and clean. Pretty good Hong Kong Cafe in San Leandro."

Pearl Bay Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (494) • $$

"This is my mom's go to dim sum restaurant in town. Even though dishes cost a little quality, and service just can't be beat. It's always busy, so we always get there right around opening. Huge space that can host banquets as well!"

Gum Kuo Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"Nostalgic for me to come here for the first time since I was a teen. They don't speak English, not a lick of it and you know that's when the food is going to be amazing. The entrance is cramped with people ordering from the food bar and I should've just asked to be seated instead of waiting because they had no idea what I asked for when it was finally my turn. So I just sat down and ended up eating there instead of takeout like I originally planned. I pointed at the menu or food item to order. I got thousand egg porridge, seafood porridge, pig blood dish and chicken feet. I didn't like that chicken feet, it just wasn't the texture I prefer but there was nothing wrong with the quality. The blood I added to my porridge and it was so good even on its own. The sauce on it is great. Wish they had fish sauce for me to use on the side but not surprised they didn't. Should've ordered some duck to go because it looked so good. This is not a place that's good for people who have no idea what they want and I'd suggest looking up the menu beforehand. This is also not the place where you should expect good service if you can't speak Cantonese/mandarin, they do not give any additional service other than taking and bringing your order in that case. However, this is the place if you want good food at a great price and conveniently right next to the parking lot elevator. I will definitely stop by again."

New Hwong Kok

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (159) • $$

"The food tastes like I'm in Beijing & SG. Auntie the cashier is very friendly, she gave me extra shirm chive dumplings.The Uncle who is cutting the meat suggests getting freshly cooked pork and I'm glad I did. The place is set up for a quick in and out to go, they have also a few tables if you want to dine in."

HK Dim Sum

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (248) • $

"BBQ is on point, the grilled pork or the duck is a must have. 5/5Dim Sum is actually pretty mediocre but for a quick meal, it's not too bad.We ordered har gow, shui mai, the fried chive dumplings and the fried pork dumpling shaped like a football. The steamed dumplings were very doughy and tough, it is not restaurant quality har gow and the fillings did not taste like fresh shrimp. The fried dumplings were a bit on the greasy side.Long lines so be prepared and now they take credit cards, so that's a plus. Would I be back? Sure. Would I rather go to an actual restaurant for dim sum next time? Probably."

Oriental Tea House

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (523) • $$

"Oriental Tea House has been around since I was a kid and a good option for dim sum in the East Bay. Dim sum is usually not my first option but will always indulge with friends/family on the variety of sweet and savory, baked, steamed, fried, roasted and sautéed items. Visited on a weekday (after Christmas) about 30 mins after opening. Even though they open at 10, the owners were still setting up and waiting for staff to arrive...not sure if the norm. Paper menus to mark your items, wave a server to place your order and then food delivered after about 10 minsPlace has been remodeled since I last visited but still the same, no nonsense service. You may even witness yelling across the dining room (as you quickly turn around to see what's going on) only to find out the staff arguing. Not uncommon...lol Fortunately, everyone who helped us was friendly with straightforward service.Items ordered were prepared nicely, light, flavorful, crisp, not oily and delicious. 8 items approx $75 with tax...then the restaurant will charge you a service fee of 15% for lunch and 18% for dinner. Up for debate if that's the tip or not. :/ Lot parking but will fill up by 12pm. A good option for dim sum in the San Leandro area, right off I-580. Bathroom: C+ - floors clean (at opening), paper towel roll by the sink, bright pink soap in a recycled Germ X container"

C & M Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (174) • $$

"The restaurant is located at the heart of Chinatown, right next to the parking pay station. A spot where a lot of locals come to get a quick meal or to chit chat with their friends. There is always a line out the door on the weekends. Food: 3/5 - Food is just decent. I do really like the crispy pork since the crunch on the skin is satisfying to munch on. The cuts that I got were on the fattier side so I wasn't a huge fan. BBQ pork was dry. There are better restaurants in Chinatown that serves similar food. Price: 5/5 - Affordable. A lot of special menu and promotional items so you can usually score a meal around $10-15 per person. Environment: 3/5 - My table was a little sticky and there were food scraps on the floor. The restaurant was also really noisy and crowded. Definitely need to use your outside voice in here. Customer service: 2/5 - Minimal. Waited for 15 minutes and the servers didn't even check in on us to take down our order. Couldn't flag down a waiter so I went to the counter to pay. An automatic 15% tip was included in our bill which I didn't notice until I paid. The party next to us pointed it out before paying and the server said it was a "mistake" and remove the charge from their check. Overall, I would not come again to dine-in since there are so many better restaurants in Chinatown. I might order the roast pork to-go but I definitely will check on the cuts first."

Koi Palace

★★★☆☆ 3.3 • $$

"My friends loves this place, but I thought it was just OKTheir food items were just mid so what can I sayAlright, just to be fair, true Chinese folks might love this placeSo don't throw pie in my faceThey did have a lot of space and the place was definitely BUSYSo don't look at my review and go into a tizzySo this place ain't my taste. But I know that's just a preference thing. We got the Shu mai, rice noodle BBQ pork (which was actually not bad), congee, spinach, and sticky rice. However, most of the items were just mid to me. Again, my Chinese friends gives this place a 5-star rating, so I know that it's just probably me, so don't take my word for it."

Golden Palace

★★★☆☆ 3 (464) • $$

"(Tony Leung voiceover)The vibe is fab dim sum in Cupertino.The service is hun kuai! Grabbed the pencil and checked off our faves. Stir-Fried Clams in Black Bean Sauce. Wow! Black bean sauce is makes everything sooo good!Cha Su Bao. A staple. Hearty!Green Beans. (special order: bu la) Keyi! Steamed Bean Curd Roll. Love the texture!Fun Roll w/ Shrimp! IG supermodels love it. Steamed Spare Ribs. Soul food for me. Steamed Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce. Black bean sauce again!Pan Fried Turnip Cake. Pan fried is my preferred culinary technique.Deep Fried Meat Dumplings. Always remind me of footballs. Yummy!Sticky rice in lotus leaf. Soo much fun to unwrap.Salt and Pepper Tofu. Goooood!All delish like your fave relish! Dui!Would order everything again!Woohoo!"

Ocean Pearl

★★★★☆ 3.6 (147) • $$

"Would be 3.5 stars It was highly recommended by a friend The result was quite different Have mixed feeling Ambience- loud, busy, spacious, little services Food - inconsistency Some dishes were tasty with good amount work favors Some were lacking taste Maybe need to give it another try"

Tin's Teapot Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (961) • $$

"Tin's Teapot Bistro was the venue of a dinner organized by black badge Elite Li Y. of Hawaii on 08/08/2004. Li was kind enough to extend me an invitation, and I finally got a chance to meet several long time Yelpers in person. This was my first time eating at Tin's since the pandemic. Upon entering, I saw Alice the owner working at the cash register. Really glad to see her still at the helm. The interior appeared to have gone through a slight upgrade. Cleanliness was still excellent.We were seated at a large round table. Our group of 10 elected to eat family style. We each picked a dish, so we ended up with a table full of food. Overall, the quality was quite good. My two favorites were the Salt and Pepper Pork Chop and XO Sauce Seafood Combo. Judging from the absence of leftovers, I'd say the others liked it as well.Service we received was terrific. The staff were friendly and attentive.Many thanks to Li for organizing this dinner. Good food, great company. Definitely a fantastic outing!"

Kirin Chinese Restaurant 麒麟閣

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (586) • $$

"Have not been here for years, the place is remodeled. They added dim sum menu. Food tastes good, prices are high for the portion, or it's just the inflation.Grill black pepper steak cubes $28.99Seafood crispy noodle $18.95Garlic pea leafs $23.99Salt and pepper fish $22.99Looks like they just raised the price recently."

Flower Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (309) • $$

"Came in after the last Oakland As game. We were as emotional as we were famished!!Heard good things so we had high expectations. First impression was great. Good and happy greeting from hostess and the owner. She is very personableThe combo fried rice and chow making very ver good. Mushu shrimp was really good!! Gotta try it! The salt and pepper pot chop came recommended by the owner and the flavor was the bomb. The meat was a bit chewy but good overall all. Lastly we had the Mongolian beef. All was above average and the service was enough to put it all over the top!Very nice and clean restaurant on MacArthur Blvd. definitely worth coming back again!!Also they have nice bathrooms!"

The Rice House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (154) • $$

"!!!CASH ONLY OR VENMO ONLY!!!It quite embarrassed us to download Venmo and pay the bills. And finally we have to Zelle the restaurant.Arrived around 7 PM and it takes a solid half hour before we got the food served. I think they're quite busy with takeout orders. There are roughly 10 tables inside and almost nothing is served. Indeed, I don't think they charged with tips. And it's quite noisy as it's closed to the kitchen.Food is actually tasty and very authentic flavor either the clay pot rice or the chicken with dried mushrooms. Chicken is very good and tender. Many customers are Cantonese speakers 街坊 so you can trust their food quality.I will deduct one star on the service: I think the waitress speaks Cantonese and talk to other customers in Cantonese. Obviously I can understand. But, when we order using Mandarin, she immediately switched to English and left us feeling awkward."

Hong Kong Chef

★★★★☆ 3.9 (125) • $$

"This was a call-in orderFirst, let me apologize I did not get any photos of the food we ordered. But I will say this I appreciate the way they package the food for a to-go order. We ordered a type of crispy fish. The fish was packaged to keep the fish crispy. The sauce was put on the side.I must admit, I was surprised upon entry, Very bright, and very clean, and Irene was very friendly. Here's what we ordered to go. Rock cod fillet with cream, corn sauce, and a side of steamed rice. To my surprise, Irene provided the steamed rice complementary and offered tea while we waited. PS If you do decide to die in here, keep in mind there is a special offer within Yelp for a complimentary appetizer if you check-in. In short, our order was prepared as expected. It was so good we went back the next day and chose the same dish, the rock cod fish the only difference was we chose the sweet-and-sour sauce with the garlic string beans, yummy with a side of steamed rice."

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Pleasanton

★★★★☆ 3.8 (355) • $$

"I order delivery or pickup at least once a month. This is some of the ultimate comfort food. i love all their different rice rolls with that yummy sauce and get the fried tofu that served with a side of seasoning powder. The pastries and dessert buns are also quite satisfying. Always a perfectly satisfying amount of food for me"

BK's Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.3 • $$

"This is one of the last few decent dim sum places in Fremont. If you don't feel like driving to the South Bay for dim sum, this will definitely give you your fix. I may be biased because I used to go here with my grandma in law when she was still around. We've ordered everything here and it's all delicious. If you don't want to have to wait, get here right when they open. Otherwise, you'll be stuck waiting a long time to be seated, especially with a party greater than 4. Once it gets busy, you'll have the expected liveliness and hectic dim sum ambiance. The place is casual and can be crowded so be prepared. I guess the only thing to note is that you can easily run up the bill. But that's the case anywhere that you order a la carte. It's worth it though! So arrive earlier than lunch time, and arrive hungry."

Ming's Tasty Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (622) • $$

"Best Dim Sum hands down that I had in Oakland. FAVORITE meal during my two week travel trip. I am a fiend when it comes to rice noodles and these are up there with my favorites. What a treat! What an experience!1. Pork Buns are divine2. Shrimp Rice Noodles for Days3. The Wonton Soup is a signature 4. Do not sleep on the Shu MaiMy Taste Buds officially rejoiced. Oakland City finally stepped up their food game. This place does China Town PROUD!"

Grand Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (114) • $$

"5 stars is truly not enough stars for this establishment. This review includes photos from the last 3 times I have been to Gran Cafe and they have never let me down. For starters, the customer service is out of this world! My wife and I were greeted very kindly by the servers and one of the hosts even remembered me from my very first visit. The food itself is very authentic and the portions are massive. I did think the Beef Chow Fun could have some more flavor but the stars of my experience were the roast duck and hainan chicken. Both were the best of each dish that i've ever had .I will be coming back to Grand Cafe and recommend it to all who come to town!"

Lei Garden

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (704) • $$

"We came here our last day in California. We got there around 11:00am and it was packed. We thought it opened at 11 but it must've opened earlier.They have a good system to check in. You tell them your name and they write your name and how many in your party on a paper. Then they give you a number. When a table is ready for you, they call your number. It was our first time going there and it was very big inside. We got a table for six and were serviced right away. It was dim sum time so we got a lot of little dishes. We got chow mein, duck, green beans, steamed pork buns, har gau, egg tarts, look fun with char siu, potstickers, dried scallop and pork sticky rice, green onion pancake, and veggie and pork bean curd.My favorites were the chow mein and the steamed pork buns. The chow mein had thin noodles and had really good flavor. The steamed pork buns had char siu in it and it had a nice sweet crispy crust on the top of it. It was a nice complement to it. All of the food was very good and we all left very stuffed. We will definitely try to come to this place again next time"

A Plus HK Style Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (431) • $$

"As someone whose family is from HK, a cafe is somewhere I would go to if I'm craving a comforting meal... and that's exactly what this place served. The staff was super nice and accommodating; our waiter moved us to a booth, so my boyfriend wouldn't be facing the harsh sun. The inside of the cafe was also clean and spacious enough. THE BAKED RICE WAS GOOD. My only complaint is that my pork chop was 40-50% bone :( my boyfriends was maybe 25% bone, so maybe I had bad luck. If you like your baked rice super saucy, this is the place for you :)"