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    China Palace

    2.7 (460 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Mexican

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Terri M.

    On some online forums everyone was saying that China Palace was sold to new owners and it went down the drain. I didn't believe it. I figured that they would have the same recipes IF they did sell. Nope. I ordered Broccoli Beef $15.95, Shrimp chow mein $16.95, chicken fried rice $14.95 and roti canai $9.95. They do not have the same recipes, nor do they answer the phone. I ordered online and the menu has changed. You can no longer get shrimp fried rice or combo rice or chow mein. When my daughter went to pick up the order she said they were very unorganized and didn't know what was what. The beef and broccoli went into the trash, it was like they used steak-ums and overcooked broccoli, terrible. The shrimp on the chow mein tasted like they just boiled it and put it on the noodles. No flavor. The rice was, eh. Sad that this place has become what it has. I don't doubt if it closes down in a few months.

    Best gluten free Wor Won Ton soup in the Bay Area.
    Nichole K.

    So happy China Palace serves gluten free Chinese food. I grew up eating from this place and when I developed gluten allergy I struggled to find good Chinese food. Thanks Lilly and Wing for always putting in the extra work and love to ensure an inclusive culture at China Palace.

    Peppered steak
    Cathy C.

    I'm pleasantly surprised! We unexpectedly found this hidden gem that serves authentic Chinese food. The essential flavor of wok-hay really carries thru their menu: the delicious pineapple fry rice, salt & pepper fish, and black pepper beef rib. Everything is freshly fried from the fryer! The honey walnut prawns, sweet and sour pork are crispy and moist on the inside. You could really tell each dish is made fresh to order! The quality of ingredients really shines thru. The shrimps they serve are GIGANTIC, almost to the size of a small lobster. This place is not just good for takeout, but it has a great ambiance to dine in as well! The soothing classical music, the comfy leather seats, an open bar table for big parties. This place has its own parking lot, which is a BIG plus for me! Moreover, I love that the servers are attentive and quick! I will definitely come back soon!

    Prawn with mango
    Tammy P.

    Came here for dinner and found the food and service was so good. It's beyond my expectation. The food was all freshly made with great taste. It's definitely a hidden gem in Morgan Hill.

    Tasty authentic Chinese food! In fact I didn't think I could find a good Chinese restaurant in Morgan Hill and this totally exceeded my expectations. Very fresh ingredients. Rib was juicy. Good vibe for a dinner with family and friends.

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    Love this place! Owners are very sweet and food is great! Lunch specials come with so many great items.

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    The foods really good and tasty, along with the service. Nothing to complain about really. Love it!

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    Wonderful food and incredible service. The honey walnut prawns are the best! The house fried rice is a must-get as well.

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    Delicious food! we've tried several lunch specials, and everything from friendly exceptional people to excellent Chinese food!

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    The restaurant is clean and the lunch plate portion have more foods than other restaurants that went before.

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    Always a great meal. We've been going for years and the quality is top notch. Friendly staff, too!

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    Very delicious food. Been coming here with my family for many years. I highly recommend this restaurant. Very nice people.

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    We love going to Ladera. Great food and I'm happy they have a kids menu. Staff and ambiance is…read morealways on point. Friendly service and welcoming feeling. Pizza, lemonade and dessert for kids priced at $12 drinks not included. We got our boys lemonade. Appetizer was Calamari which was fresh melted in your mouth. Husband had the old fashion while I had a cab sav from Paso to go with our food. I had the cioppino and my husband had the Atlantic salmon with risotto. My only comment was the crab in my cioppino was not fresh. I can tell that the crab was already cooked when added to the dish.... Yes I can tell. Overall food was great. I wouldn't order the cioppino again because of the crab. DJ was our waitress. Loved her. She made us feel like family. With a 3 and 7 year old she made us feel comfortable and interacted with our boys. Makes a difference when you have great waitresses!

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    My husband and I decided to come here on a whim. We were staying in the area for the weekend and…read moredecided to try this place out based on the reviews and we were not disappointed.. well, my husband was with his steak but for me, my meal was absolute perfection! We got seated outside and immediately got the bread with garlic and olive oil. It was delicious! We ordered the calamari as an appetizer and the portion was decent. The sauces were both spicy which we loved! If you're not a spicy person, may not enjoy them. The calamari had an even ratio of rings and tentacles. The breading was light and the calamari tasted delicious and fresh. I decided to go with the Fettuccine al Pescatore and I was blown away by everything about this dish. The pasta was delicious and a very generous portion. The sauce was amazing with a spicy kick. The seafood was a generous amount and tasted fresh and cooked to perfection. As I was enjoying this meal, I looked to my husband and said "this is one of the best meals I've ever had!" My husband got the ribeye steak and it was over cooked. He didn't enjoy it and complained quite a bit as he ate it. I told him to send it back but he just ate it. It took a while to get the server to come back to give us the check. We had to chase him inside the restaurant to pay. Ambiance is very laid back. Small indoor seating space but felt stuffy. Outside seating space with heaters. Outdoor seating was nice especially with nice weather. Saw a lot of locals coming to the spot. I will be coming back to enjoy another delicious meal.

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    I've been going to the Morgan Hill location since it opened and I can honestly say it's one of the…read morebest breakfast/ lunch establishments in Morgan Hill. My wife and I know all the servers by their name as we go weekly. Today I went there and we got a new server, now I realize there is a training period but we've seen him there for at least three weeks. I had to repeat myself at least two / three times on getting the order correct, simple things like BBQ sauce on the side. When the order came, it had sweet potatoes fries instead of shoe string fries. Again, simple things but the order was incorrect. His name is Christian, I would not get him again period! Now the other servers like Sam,Monique, Jeremy for example are excellent in fact a 5+. So ask for them and your meal will be special because of the service. Hopefully Stacks will take this as constructive criticism. Gino and Clair

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    Came in for mothers day dinner with my family. Made my reservation through OpenTable and I was able…read moreto get the timeslot that I wanted. It was nice that downtown wasn't too crowded and Willard Hicks wasn't overly crowded either. Ambience was casual and relaxed. We were seated at a booth and given waters and menus to look over. Ordered a couple of appetizers and then our entrées. APPETIZERS WH CRAB CAKES $20.00 FRESH LUMP CRAB, SWEET PEPPERS, CILANTRO, TARRAGON ON A BED OF BABY ARUGULA, SERVED WITH OUR CHIPOTLE AIOLI. Crab cakes were good and paired well with the salad greens that came with them. Would definitely return just for the crabcakes. COCONUT CRUSTED SHRIMP $20.00 COCONUT CRUSTED SHRIMP, SWEET PEPPERS, SCALLIONS. THAI CURRY BROTH, MANGO, MICRO GREENS, PEANUTS. The coconut shrimp were delicious. The coconut crust was crisp and golden brown, cooked to perfection. The broth with the mango and micro greens and peanuts paired very well with the shrimp. I just wish I had a spoon to scoop more of it up. Definitely coming back for this one too. ENTRÉES BLACKBERRY GLAZED FILET MIGNON $60.00 OUR 8OZ CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF FILET MIGNON, BLACKBERRY DEMI GLACE, FIRE ROASTED GRAPES, BLUE CHEESE, SERVED OVER A TRUFFLED PARSNIP PURÉE. This filet mignon was cooked to perfection. It cut perfectly and just melted in your mouth with every bite. The roasted grapes were a pleasant surprise and paired well and the blackberry Demi glaze gave it good flavor. SURF & TURF $78.00 FILET MIGNON, BUTTER-POACHED LOBSTER TAIL, TRUFFLE MASHED POTATOES, ASPARAGUS, BÉARNAISE SAUCE. The surf and turf entrée was on their Mother's Day special menu. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly, and it just melted in your mouth with every bite. The tripled mashed potatoes were delicious, and the asparagus was cooked to perfection while having a little bit of crunch to it. DESSERT COOKIES AND FROZEN MILK $10.00 FRESHLY BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, WARM FROM THE OVEN, SERVED WITH A SCOOP OF OUR ICE CREAM. This dessert was a big portion with 2 giant cookies and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Cookies were crunchy and had a warm soft center. They paired well with the cookies and drizzle of chocolate. BUTTER CAKE $14.00 WARM BUTTER CAKE, FRESH STRAWBERRIES AND VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM. Butter cake was good and paired well with strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Customer service not bad, however, it could have been better.

    The food was great, but the service was sub par. We had to get up 3× to request things such as salt…read moreand pepper, more sour cream, and onion for our potatoes, and cutlery. They just weren't checking in on us. Granted we were in the corner near the entrance and kind of tucked away which was nice. The place also was not busy as it was 530 on a Sunday with plenty of open tables. But near the end, they seem to be more attentive. There's lots of parking nearby on the street and in a covered parking lot where you could charge up your car if you needed to. And easily assessable if you were in a wheelchair.

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