We came here for a dinner and was a bit surprised to find the place really empty at first. Few more people showed up later so i felt a bit ok. What was disappointing is that they had a promo ad outside of the restaurant saying that the lobster special was 9.99 but then said it's no longer valid and said it was 15.99. Then we asked for 3 lbs and they put 5 lbs in the order and said it was too late to change. Were weren't pleased with all the changes and the food wasn't as great either. read more

Dishonest "Bait and Switch," Poor Food Timing, and Chaotic Service (2/15/2026) I am beyond disappointed with my experience here for Chinese New Year on February 15, 2026. The management's lack of integrity and the kitchen's incompetence ruined our family celebration. The "Bait and Switch": When I initially booked a private room, I was told the minimum spend was $600. On the day of the dinner, they suddenly claimed we only had 1.5 hours because of "another group." When we arrived and my guests were already seated, they upped the minimum to $780-800. I felt extorted but had no choice with my family already there. To make matters worse, the "other group" never existed--no one was waiting and we were never asked to leave. They simply lied to force an about $200 price hike. The Poor Service & Execution: The service was amateur and the food timing was a disaster. The appetizers were served as the second-to-last dish of the night. There was no continuity to the meal, with long, awkward lags between dishes that left my guests waiting. When we questioned why the appetizer came at the end, the staff offered no real apology or sensible explanation. The mediocre food and chaotic service certainly do not justify their dishonest and greedy business practices. (See the attached receipt total). If you value transparency, professional service, and respect, stay away. I will never return. read more

Blooming Vip - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

We were excited to see an adds for Dim Sum and seafoods restaurant. Got a chance to go and check it out. We got there around 2pm after the lunch crowd and there were few tables in the restaurant. Proceed to order our favorite Dim Sum dishes, nothing wild! The Ha Cao, Shiu mai, shrimp rolls, steamed pork ribs, crispy Taro Gok and salted eggs steamed buns. The portion is bigger than other dim sum places, the Shiu mai , crispy Taro Gok and Ha Cao were pretty good. The shrimp rice rolled however was pretty bad. The texture was thicker than it's supposed to be. We didn't have any expectations on the service but it was pretty bad for an off peak lunch period. There were several staff there but only one server. We got our dishes one at a time and the last dish came out cold. That's not how Dim Sum dishes are supposed to be. Not sure if I want to go back and try other dishes not to mention it's pretty steep on your pocket. The Average dish is $7.50 and tea per cup is $2.50. read more

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A year later we have the same Christmas dinner and the food was not as good as I would have liked. Actually when I look at the photos we got the same thing. But the service was not as good but they had a wedding going on the other side and so they were super busy. When I went to the bathroom mid way I saw the wedding had similar food that might explain why the food was luke warm and not hot. I like hot food and this was far from it. read more

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Fambam Dinnertime! My mom's friend recommended this spot for Chinese dinner and it was great! We got here a bit early and it was pretty quiet but it got more busy as people flowed in. Beef Chow Mein - we always have to get noodles for the littles, but I like noodles too. This was pretty good and flavorful. Love the crunchy noodles. Crab and Fish Maw Soup - this is one of my favorite soups. They made it well here. Don't forget the splash of red vinegar! House Special Lobster - this was peppery and yum. Love the lobster. It was on special for $10/lb when you order 5 entrees. Walnut Shrimp - fresh shrimp and delicious candied walnuts This restaurant is nicely decorated and more formal than other restaurants. They have a few separated rooms for private parties. Service was quick and friendly. Parking is pretty convenient in the shared lot. I'll be back to try out the dim sum. Recommended! read more

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I was invited to a birthday party hosted here and they ordered various dishes including stir fry lobster, fried rice, yudugeng soup, roasted duck, walnut shrimp, a typical share platter, and some others. The one that stood out the most to me was the stir fry lobster. The meat was springy and flavorful from the sauce they stir fried it in. I scooped out all the meat from the shell and then added it to the fried rice. Another notable dish was their soup that had actual crab meat in it too. Overall, it was like the typical party style chinese food except better than average. I would be willing to come back to this place if another one of those chinese parties are held here again. read more

Blooming Vip - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

I ordered half of a roasted duck to go from this place, but when I opened the box, I couldn't even find the drumstick. It turned out to be that small charred section tucked on the upper right- and there were only 2 tiny pieces of it. The favor wasn't particularly good either. Honestly, I will not come back for their roasted duck again. read more

Blooming Vip - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

Food tastes great for typical yet not traditional Chinese set dinner. Fried tofu fish cake is a must try. Dishes are not too salty. Plenty of parking. Staff is nice. Private room available. read more

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The restaurant creates an environment typical of a lot of Chinese restaurants in the San Gabriel valley. Lots of chandeliers, waiters, etc. The food itself was above average for dimsum and lunch. We came on a Wednesday with no wait, but definitely picked up closer towards lunch. The Siu Mai was plump and delicious, and the Shrimp Rice Rolls were delicious. My family enjoyed some of the lunch items as well: the squab, lobster garlic noodles. The main knock on this place, and most places, is the parking situation. Its in a shopping center mall, with a lot of places that are busy. Parking can be difficult and tiring. All in all, a worthwhile visit if you don't have to deal with parking. read more

We came for a birthday and got a banquet room. We had 8 tables and around 65 people. They were not staffed enough and cannot accommodate this many. The food was good but we waited two and a half hours before food started coming out. I asked for a lobster cracker and they said there is not enough. The first 3 course came out with 20 min in between each dish, and then the rest came out almost at the same time. Someone in another room hooked up their microphone to our rooms speakers by mistake and was singing songs like, "Birthday Sex". We had a lot of small children around and was not amused. They were under staffed and we couldn't get water refills. The only reason I'm not rating them less is because the food genuinely was good. read more

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My Blooming VIP experience was fantastic. The staff were warm and attentive, the environment was comfortable and pleasant, and the service was prompt. I highly recommend it to anyone who values ​​quality and professional service. read more

這間位於 柔似密 Rosemead 正方廣場 The Square 內主打 飲茶點心 Dim Sum 的粵式海鮮酒樓「皇朝盛宴 Blooming VIP Restaurant」，該地點前身就是一間同類型的餐廳，造訪過幾次但沒多大的印象，還沒有機會介紹就來到 2022 年交易後由新業主大手筆重新裝潢，餐廳各處以環狀與超大尺寸 LED 螢幕妝點，富麗堂皇明亮寬敞的用餐環境，也讓人期待超越以往的用餐體驗。 正方廣場在巔峰用餐時間還是一樣不好停車，擁擠的車位與圍繞停車場的鐵欄杆，讓人很難把這裡與造訪高級餐廳聯想在一起，但推開餐廳大門後來自於門口玄關屏風的木雕與水晶吊燈閃爍的亮麗光芒，卻是別有洞天、一番截然不同的景色。 可以容納數百人用餐的寬敞大廳，除了圓柱上的環型 LED螢幕播放著海底世界的奇景，大型螢幕無論是用來舉辦活動或是高歌一曲也都是氣氛滿點。 不同於大廳用餐區的熱鬧，包廂區則是在華利用餐環境中還保有個人隱私，招待親友聚會也很適合。 在粵式海鮮酒樓看到活魚與龍蝦都算普遍的食材，但玻璃水箱中有滿缸的游水珊瑚蝦與帝王蟹，就讓人更加期待海鮮料理的風味。 雖然身處造價不菲的用餐環境，但餐點的價格還算中等，也可能是在通膨後看到高昂的餐點價格後心都已經麻木，但一份龍蝦炒麵的要價確實還算合理。 各種飲茶點心的價格，可以點小圖放大看詳細內容。甜點桂花糕晶透明亮的外觀特別討喜，香氣怡人口感細緻，特別適合配茶一起享用。 浸泡在釉黑醬汁中的雞爪，在雞皮彈性的膠質口感中吃到香香甜甜鹹鹹的醬汁風味，也挺好吃的。 雖然不是推車上現煎出品的蘿蔔糕，但表皮仍有一定的香酥口感，搭配內層綿密的口感，層次豐富。 黑松露的香氣沒有期待中的強烈，但飽滿具有彈性的肉餡仍滿足顧客對於好吃燒賣的期待。松露帶子餃風味也是比想像中清淡的風味。牛肉丸的香氣與口感都不錯，鹹香中透著陳皮的清香，值得推薦。 點用蝦餃就是期待品嚐蝦肉的彈性與鹹鮮風味，這裡的蝦餃表現中規中矩，另外一種韭菜蝦餃則多了韭菜的提味倒也不錯。 龍蝦伊麵算是餐桌上壓軸的要角，雖然龍蝦體積不大，肉質還保有彈性，吸附湯汁鮮美的麵條也蠻好吃的，物有所值。 吃到的餐點與點心水準都相當一致。雖說不上那一道特別讓人印象深刻、唇齒留香，但整體吃來都能讓人感到滿意與滿足，加上對比其它飲茶酒樓更加寬敞明亮、大氣華麗的用餐環境，想要換個口味、換個心情，暫別過於吵雜擁擠的飲茶點心體驗的話，這裡是值得推薦。 無論是鹹香的叉燒包或是香甜的流砂包，在鬆軟的表皮呼應下，吃來是種讓人特別滿意的風味。 雖然排隊等位與喧鬧吵雜環境總是品嚐飲茶點時讓人習以為常的環節，但能夠舒適輕鬆的品嚐美食、不用拉大嗓門就能與友人談天說地、以及沈浸華麗用餐環境中，確實讓本次的用餐體驗更加出色。 read more

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I'm not sure what the hype is all about. But Mom has been talking about coming here for months. Her church friends, along with neighborhood friends, say this place is highly recommended. Okay, sure, why not. We got there Saturday afternoon pretty much after its dimsum brunch peak. Thank goodness no waiting. The host sat us in a small room. Tbh, I rather dine in the large open area, so I was already a bit disappointed. The restaurant itself was not full. We could have easily sat out there. At least our waitress was very attentive. The dimsum here was okay. Nothing spectacular, just your typical place. There were no push carts, but instead, the dimsum was ordered, and it's brought to you. The wait wasn't too bad, around fifteen minutes. But sitting with my mom, who is impatient and likes to nag, made the wait feel like an eternity. I only wanted to quickly eat and leave. Lol. We ordered pork buns, har gow, siu mais, beef rice wraps, don tats custard, seared turnips, some vegetables, and more custard buns. Almost everything is good. I particularly liked the har gows, siu mais, and the don tats. The siu mais had quite a bit of shrimp inside. Dip it in hot sauce and boom! The har gows was good too. It's just a bit too fatty for me. Yes, the pork was all fat. And their don tats was delicious too. A crispy crust and batter egg custard did it for me... boom! The other items, such as the beef rice wraps and the seared turnip, were alright. The beef rice wraps had an aftertaste from a spice they use, not my style. And my seared turnips was burnt. My experience here wasn't great, nor was it bad. I would need to try out their dinner menu one day, too. I think the parking was a bummer. There are too many people in one location with too many retail stores. Even using my mom's handicap placard didn't help. I'm not sure when it's good to come here. Perhaps during the week when it's less crowded? This area of Rosemead and unincorporated San Gabriel seems a bit sketchy. Personally, I would not come when it's dark. read more

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My review is for the takeaway side as I haven't dined here after they changed ownership/management a few years ago. Cha siu is pretty good. They have a deal either after 4 or 5 pm where the to-go dim sum is buy 2 get one free. I've tried a few items and all were pretty good. One thing that was a surprise was the sesame ball filling being lotus seed paste. It's not common. I was expecting red bean. Nevertheless it was still tasty. read more

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The food was really good. We had the following items. Hot and sour soup Macau style crispy pigs belly Salt and pepper squid Honey, walnut shrimp French style beef tenderloin Alaskan king crab The service was great and very accommodating. We brought a birthday there and they were nice enough to give us a cake setup for it all. I would actually give it 4.5 stars because I think it is slightly overpriced and the portions could be a little more. They are really close. read more

Came here Friday night at 7:30PM to celebrate my graduation! Originally my parents wanted to book a room, but I believe the price to RSVP the room itself was $600 (not including food). So we decided to go right after the graduation ceremony and ask for a table for 12. The restaurant was empty, and there was no need to worry about not getting seated/served or waiting hours. We ordered a bit of everything since there was such a large party. Everything I tried was good, especially the duck with bao. The buns are soft and tasted fresh, and was the perfect combo with the juicy duck meat. Sweet and sour ribs were also perfect, my friends really enjoyed it. Even with a party of 12 we had so much food leftover! Thank you to the staff for helping us take pictures and congratulating me and my friends on graduating :) read more

Blooming Vip - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

I was really concerned when my folks booked the restaurant and reservations, but when we entered, this place was barren. Only table on a Saturday night. Which is major red flags. Offers a lot of good dishes that all seem appealing on the menu but the quality of each dish was subpar. Far beyond any Chinese restaurant have been to. For dinner, we ordered the roast pig. The skin came out rubbery. No sign of crispiness and I literally couldn't eat it. Fried rice tasted exactly like Panda Express. I love my Panda Express fried rice, but don't give me that quality if I'm paying double the price and going to an authentic Chinese restaurant. read more

The Absolute WORST BBQ Disaster - Burn Your Wallet, Not Your Taste Buds! Hey friends, buckle up -- I just survived the nightmare called Blooming VIP Restaurant (皇朝盛宴) and I'm here to save you from the horror. I ordered their BBQ pork (叉燒), roasted duck (燒鴨), and BBQ chicken (燒雞). If you think this sounds delicious, think again -- this food tastes like it was marinated in disappointment and seasoned with regret. Seriously, it's so salty it could cure a whole city's worth of pickles, but with zero flavor beyond that. Overpriced? You bet. This place charges like it's Michelin-starred but delivers like a microwave dinner gone horribly wrong. And don't even get me started on the "to-go" BBQ section outside -- the food is so tough and chewy it should come with a dentist's number. Eating it felt like trying to gnaw on leather gloves. Save your teeth, your stomach, and your dignity. There are dozens of better spots nearby with actual tasty food that won't make you question your life choices or your bank account. Avoid this disaster at all costs -- unless you want to pay top dollar to taste the culinary equivalent of a dumpster fire. read more

We decided to try Blooming VIP on a Saturday night as we debated whether or not to host a wedding reception here, and to our surprise, there was a wedding reception being hosted there that night! The reception was hosted in the main area, while the public was escorted to the private rooms to enjoy dinner. We opted for a few dishes, and enjoyed them along with most of the staff. The interior is fairly nice and decor is allowed, but note that the exterior/parking can be quite difficult. Maybe it was because of the reception itself, but we tend to circle this lot quite a bit. Will definitely return for dim sum, lunch or dinner. read more

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Came here in for a quick brunch/dim sum. It's a neat little place with a simple open concept. The staff are all very nice and welcoming. They joined tables to ensure we were comfortable and had enough room. They hand make all of their dim sum fresh and you can taste it! My dad ate 2 steamed char siu baos and the fresh rice rolls they make on the spot. I love handmade rice rolls and not many places do it nowadays. The ingredients are fresh and the portions are generous. I also loved the congee and wontons! Such a hole-in-the-wall and worth a stop. read more

Excellent customer service especially the server Kristy , friendly rest room very clean !!! read more

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It's an ok place for dim sum.... Other than the steam items the rest area bit cold, and most of the items are a bit too salty. The decoration is definitely fancy. Service is fine. read more

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This was my second time dining here. My first impression was the menu printed both in Chinese and English which I found very helpful. The choices were very flavorful and I enjoyed my meal very much. In the negative the huge parking lot is way too small for all the businesses it serves. I spent over 20 minutes waiting for an open space. There were rows and rows of cars waiting for any precious space to open up. So if you go there be prepared to be patient. read more

Blooming Vip - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

I came here a couple times to try out this new restaurant. They have dim sum, to go food boxes, and bbq pork/cooked whole chickens. I do have to say that dim sum prices these days are higher than pre-pandemic levels. It's over $5 a dish here, but I think you get a good value and decent quality. For a dish of Baked BBQ Pork buns it's better than getting a hamburger from an fast food place. It's so filling and hefty. Definitely bang for your buck in these inflation times. Other dim sum items are good too! Good ol' Egg tarts and Chicken feet is great too! This restaurant has been remodeled and looks a bit more upscale. There's plenty of parking outside though during dim sum hours, parking can get gnarly. If you're not in a dine in mood, they also have to go order options. You can get 1-2-3 sides to go with rice. It's less than $10 for 3 sides and rice. It's an easy quick hot meal to go. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

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No service, waiter doesn't order the right food either don't understand or don't know how to write , food is nothing especial they advise on Facebook, when you want to order what is being advertised, they said is sold out. Will not go back again read more

The seafoods like Live Giant Clam (Two flavors) and a live Red Croupe are the best. Thank you, Kenny, assistant manager for kindness and professional services. read more

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Quick Summary Decent dim sum and the allure is that it's not too greasy. Everything is made to order, which is becoming the standard nowadays (it's my preference because the food is fresher and tastes better, while minimizing waste). Those metal push carts will not be missed. Pretty comfortable seating and ambiance/decor is nicer after their recent remodel. Parking can be a hit or miss, since there aren't the best drivers here, but people are coming in and out so usually able to find a spot shortly. Food- 4 stars We ordered the typical popular dim sum dishes: shrimp dumplings, shiu mai, fried raddish cake, egg tarts, tripe, short ribs, barbecue pork buns. Everything was good and standard. I appreciated that it was a bit cleaner and not as greasy as most dim sum spots Service It's a pretty typical dim sum spot with service, but I would say they were more attentative and kind than most dim sum spots Bottom Line Pretty solid dim sum location, especially if you're trying to minimize greasy foods. I wouldn't come out of my way for it, but it's a great local neighborhood spot read more

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We ordered walnut shrimp, yang chow fried rice there is a long black hair on it. No wonder rate is B.

Our go to dim sum place after tang gong closed down. The squab and lobster have promo here. All food is pretty fresh and tasty. Utensils are clean, service is fast and attentive. read more

Blooming Vip - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

Dim sum is always busy on the weekends, but we were able to get seated within 10 minutes, which was not bad at all. They have people coming around with trays (not carts), but you mainly order everything from the checklist menu. Our table of five got 10 dishes plus a Crispy Pork Belly ($12.99) that came around. Some of my favorites are the #10 Salty Rice ($6.89), #3 Chicken Feet ($6.89), and #8 Steamed PK Intestines ($7.89). Everything is solid as you'd expect, but those particular dishes were pretty big and very flavorful. It feels a bit pricey, but with inflation, everything feels pricey these days. I was slightly offended that the minute my non-Asian boyfriend sat down, they immediately asked if he needed a fork and water. He did just fine without, thank you very much. Otherwise, this is just like any other dim sum spot. read more

Blooming Vip - BBQ Pork Buns, Egg Tarts, Chicken Feet, Sticky Rice, and Pork Spareribs. - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

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The service was shit. We had booked our table ahead of time for Chinese New Year, one of the floor managers said we HAD to put down our order prior to our reservation in advance because since it's the holiday they need to flip the table over for the next party. We came right time at 5:30pm and was told the food was coming out but they made a mistake and gave our dishes to the other table. No one would take responsibility. We kept asking for help and nothing was being resolved. It seemed like all the responsibility for the mistake was being pushed around. By 6pm and still nothing. We're practically begging every floor staff to help and nada. It's suppose to be happy occasion celebrating food with family but instead we were provided crappy service. Update: 6:45 pm we're finally getting our food. Bless my aunt for calling their BS. So overall just beware this place sucks and the food is mid af. read more

There was a big event at the restaurant and it was TOO LOUD. It was old people karaoke night and it was aweful. Also, the restuarant served us a $186 pig that was cold and not crispy. The skin was hard and chewy. The pig was clearly not a suckling pig. Then the manager had the nerve to tell my 74 year old mother to calm down on her birthday when they obviously ruined the dinner. They should have refunded the pig. The whole dinner cost almost $400. Fair warning, take your hard earned money elsewhere. read more

Ordered online at 12:07, got there and it was busy like most dim sum places. Got there at pick up time 12:38 They had the order but waited till I came to pay to process the order. So I'm thinking maybe 10-15 minutes, no, took about 30 minutes and I had to flag someone down to help me check. I didn't leave the place till 1:30. Food was kind of cold when I got it, I let it go. Sui Mai, chicken feet, turnip cake and bbq pork bun was tasty. Base on this experience I have learned not to order online and you have a better chance going in. read more

3 stars Came for New Year's brunch. The whole family and I got a lot of dim sum and some noodles. We got two of the following: Ha Gow, Beef Meatballs, Beef Cheung Fun, Shrimp Cheung fun, Liquid Sand bun (fried & steamed), Siu Mai, BBQ Pork puff pastry, Steamed Stuffed Tofu Skin, Chicken Feet, & Hom Siu Gok. Other dishes we got were Beef Shank, Quail(?), Vegetarian Chow Mein, Beef Chow Fun & Lobster E-Fu Noodles. Can't say it's the best dim sum I've had, but their Ha Gow is quite good and the pleats on the shrimp dumpling are masterful. Hom Siu Gok (aka minced meat in fried mochi) was my absolute favorite of the day. It was perfectly sweet and savory and wonderful when dipped in chili. They did decently with Beef Shank and Beef Chow Fun. Lobster was good (personally dislike all kinds of E-Fu noodles). I didn't care much for the Beef Meatballs or Beef Cheung Fun since they were bland and too gelatinous. Overall, many of the popular dishes are decent. Would definitely come back just for the Ha Gow and Hom Siu Gok. read more

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So this place completely fooled us. We came here thinking it was going to be great, little did we know my wife would end up getting food poisoned. We wanted a 6lb lobster. They said they didnt have any that big but they have 2 3lb ones. They ended up giving us pieces of lobster that they claimed added up to 6.5lbs. Some of the pieces you know didnt come from the same lobster because it was discolored and sour. We told the manager we think it might be rotten because the meat was mushie, smells and tasted sour, the lady manager said thats how it is, shruged her shoulders and walked away. Take a look at the pictures, you can see it looks shy at least 3 lbs and see the rotten meat. A table ordered 2 lbs of lobster and our plate of lobster looked exactly the same.... when we asked the manager about it, she said 6 lbs? No ours is 6.5lbs. I pointed out how it was missing 2 and a half claws and many tail pieces. She says that's how the lobsters come.... I have pictures, you can be the judge. We asked for a high chair twice and kept asking for water which eventually made it to us by near the end of dining. Do yourself a favor and go to Boston lobster or Newport seafood. If you do for what ever reason decide to go here, don't get scammed like us, go to the lobster tank and point to the one you want. If they don't pull it out to cook, you know they just screwed you. After thought, I bet the lobster is probably left over pieces from the previous banquet or maybe they have a bucket of pre chopped lobsters they throw into the fryer. It would explain the random pieces and ungodly amount of legs attached to multiple bodies and scattered rotten pieces. They even asked us if we want the tais and heads for some reason when we were packing. read more

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Atmosphere is like the chinese restaurants in the 90s but they updated a pole with a cool LED screen. For some reason, a lot of smokers smoke in front of this restaurant, which is not very attractive. Quality of food is okay, prices are decent compared to other dim sum restauarants but dim sum in general is not cheap anymore. Service was ok but for unexpected requests like missed orders, it was very slow. 1 of the items that we ordered took a very long time. Closer to noon, it became crowded and people were waiting for tables. Rating is a mid 3 stars, it's another option to come to for dim sum. read more

Blooming Vip - Dim sum spread - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

Went here for a private party and had their 10 course banquet menu. Each course was delicious, the ones that stood out the most to me were the beef tenderloin with mixed mushroom and the half suckling pig. The beef was perfectly tender and the sauce for it was delicious. The pig skin was extremely crispy and the meat was juicy. The steamed lobster with vermicelli in mixed garlic fell flat for me, as the vermicelli had such a strong garlic flavor that I could not finish my noodles. The lobster did not have that strong overpowering garlic taste and it was delicious. The staff were very accommodating as we had a large party of 20+ people. I appreciated that our private room even included a private bathroom for our use. Overall would definitely recommend this restaurant for large parties. read more

Blooming Vip - Mushroom and sea cucumber with mustard green - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

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I've heard a lot of positive feedback on the dim sum at Blooming VIP since its opening. The modernized restaurant is a fairly good size to accommodate both small and large parties. Larger parties can even reserve one of their private dining rooms along the side of the restaurant for a premium. Not to be outdone by competitive restaurants, they also installed multiple television screens throughout the restaurant, probably useful for nighttime karaoke. The dim sum is solid. Their black truffle sui mai was rich in flavor. The various combination of shrimp/chives dumplings were good size and tasty. The sticky dumpling or hom sui kok came out fresh and plump. The pan fried seafood chow mein was excellent and prepared as you would expect at a fine dining Cantonese restaurant. The major disappointment, though, is that we found some of the dishes, such as the baked BBQ pork pastries, steamed BBQ pork buns, soup dumplings, and beef tripe, were served to us tableside lukewarm to cool. Since dim sum is supposedly made to order, there is no reason for any dish to not come out piping hot. What Blooming VIP is specially known for is 2 of their unique desserts. One is their protein souffle which is essentially lightly sweetened whipped meringue enclosed in a baked shell with almonds. The other special dessert is their chocolate mousse puppy cake shaped in a mold of a shar pei. It isn't really a cake nor would I say it is a mousse. It was essentially a light chocolate flavored gelatin. Neither dessert was very sweet. Both were worth a try for the novelty of them, but I wouldn't necessarily reorder them again. Service was excellent and at a 5-star level! The wait staff always checked to ensure our teapots were full. They did not need to be prompted to remove used dishes nor provide clean plates and refreshed eating utensils. They were always checking to make sure we had received everything we ordered. Prices are slightly higher than most places, but the quality of the ingredients and ambience tend to help justify some of their pricing. Blooming VIP serves very good dim sum. I wouldn't say they have the best dim sum, but it is certainly comparable to many of the higher end restaurants in the area. read more

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I miss the days where the dim sum girls pushed the carts around and we can get the dim sum dishes right away. Make sure to circle your orders because they missed a few things on our form. Also, instead of two shrimp and chive dumplings, they only put in one order. The highlights were: Big shu mai, yummy shrimp and chive dumplings, and delicious fried shrimp balls. Glutinous rice dumpling/ham sui gok was not very oily compared to other places. No wait on Easter Sunday. Good and fast service compared to other dim sum places. However, their rice noodle rolls were the worst I've ever had. We ordered a beef rice roll/cheung fun and shrimp rice roll, but thankfully they only put in the shrimp. The rice roll was too thick and we didn't finish it. I didn't like the osmanthus tea jelly because it tasted like it was sweetened with artificial sweetener. Also this place is quite expensive. For the price I'd rather get Lunasia. Parking was a bit hard to find in this busy plaza but we found a spot eventually. read more

Blooming Vip - Osmanthus tea jelly - tasted like artificial sweetener - Seafood Near Me - Rosemead, California

My dad has been on the hunt for a good dim sum place and looks like he hit the jackpot with this new restaurant. We visited for brunch on a Friday, at 11am we were seated immediately. We tried a few typical dim sum items and the crispy seafood noodle. Everything was made with quality ingredients so needless to say they were fresh and well presented. My dad was also impressed with the dim sum quality. Sadly, dim sum chefs are a dying breed. Sorry to disappoint, there is no dim sum ladies here. You select from an order form and the server brings out your dishes. Teapot was replenished timely. Fair warning on the chinese mustard, it's very effective in clearing sinuses! Oh, as with most Asian restaurants in SGV, the decors can be over the top. Just enjoy the food and service. Color matching schemes and gluten free organic soy sauce are reserved for OC with a 5% price hike. read more

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