01/07/25 Got to have lunch with a friend today. Wanted a…read moreplace with good food and a quiet corner to talk where we would not need to leave because the needed to turn the table. Cheung Hing fit the bill. Quiet table and choice of food. We stayed for noon-4pm and no one bothered us. We had about $80 worth of food so rounding it up to $100 was great for the table Service was fine, food plentiful. Only complaint was we had to ask several times for hot tea... it was only warm, but eventually they made it right.

Great time dining in. The food was really good. Out favorites were the tripe and Shu Mai. Fried…read moredough, dumplings, and red bean balls we're okay. Was about $90 after TT. Wait can be long and the staff don't follow first come first serve. Advocate for yourself for refills and sauces, they don't offer it upfront.

Came here with family for dinner and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Palette Tea Garden feels more…read moremodern and upscale than the typical Cantonese restaurant, and the dining room has a lively energy that makes it great for groups. The roasted pork and soy sauce chicken were standout dishes for me -- flavorful, juicy, and nicely presented. The truffle fried rice was also surprisingly good and packed with flavor. Loved how many different dishes we were able to share around the table. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was that service slowed down once the restaurant got busy, and some dishes felt a bit expensive. But overall, the food quality, presentation, and vibe made it a really enjoyable dinner spot in San Mateo.

"Palette Tea Garden and Dim Sum" is an upscale Chinese restaurant located in the North Mall of the…read moreHillsdale Shopping Center. I had the pleasure of having lunch here on a Friday afternoon. We were a party of three, with a reservation for 12 noon. It was my first time here, but my niece had been to Palette several times. So she knew the best tables and how to order. We were seated in a booth towards the back near the kitchen. There was a steady flow of staff walking by. Anytime you needed something, you just ask someone. We decided to order a variety of dim sum, the Signature Peking Duck (half), and the Pan Seared Seafood Noodles. Everything was delicious. The presentation of the Peking Duck was beautiful. They used momo pancakes instead of steamed bao. It's not a duck chopped in half. It's an offering of crispy thin duck skin, with chunks of boneless duck meat underneath. Served with cucumber, radlish, scallions and hoisin sauce. I think my favorite dim sum was the Yuzu Walnut Prawn Puff. Crunchy fried prawns w/ yuzu sauce, and candied walnuts. It's considered an elevated modern dish. Don't forget to check out the koi pond with live fish on the community table top. Free parking in mall lot. I parked on the roof and took the escalator directly down to the restaurant.

Interior Design - 4/5 Felt like a lot of things were put…read moretogether. Nothing really stood out to me, but overall it was still a nice environment to sit down and eat. Comfortable atmosphere and pretty clean. Customer Service - 5/5 Customer service was solid. The server was attentive and warned me the baked spaghetti plate would be hot before serving it. Small details like that always make the experience feel better. Food - 4/5 4.5/5 Dish Ordered: Baked Spaghetti One of the classics at a Hong Kong Café. Honestly tasted like childhood. The sauce was delicious, rich, and comforting without being overwhelming. Everything was cooked just right and came out piping hot. Hit or Miss: Hit. Definitely something I would come back for again. 3/5 Drink Ordered: Hong Kong Style Milk Tea It was okay. Nothing bad about it, but nothing super memorable either. Pretty standard flavor overall. Hit or Miss: Slight Hit. Would drink it again if I was already there, but not something I'd specifically crave. Additional Comment: Overall, pretty solid experience. Nothing was mind blowing, but everything was done well. The baked spaghetti was definitely the highlight for me and the service helped make the meal enjoyable. I'd come back mainly for the spaghetti and a comfortable casual meal.

I love a good hk cafe. Funny thing is that I don't eat have the menu since it tends to be on the…read moreheavier side. We came here on a Sunday a bit passed noon to a short 15 minute wait. Parking was challenging as it was the farmer's market. They use Yelp waitlist. The place is small and we were a party of 5. Won ton noodle soup - Came out fast. It was just okay. Mainly for our toddler. Pickled mustard greens with pork noodles - you can select your noodles. This was basic but decent. Not as good as those you get a Taiwanese cafe. Baked Shrimp over rice with portuguese sauce - Tasted like curry to me. I rarely get the baked dishes because they tend to be a bit on the heavier side. My husband and in-laws like this. Upgraded this with soup and garlic bread - the soup had a sour aftertaste - I think this is from a can. The garlic bread was good! Chicken Katus w/ rice - Surprisingly good. My toddler loved it. Their milk tea was perfection (we had dim sum yesterday and the milk tea was watered down) Heavy on the MSG - I passed out. One unisex large and surprisingly nice bathroom. I would still come back.

When craving for Chinese food; either ordering take out or dining-in, we always go to Yan's Garden…read more We have tried most of the Chinese restaurants in San Carlos, but Yan's is our clear favorite. Food is delicious and flavors are comparable to the popular Chinese restaurants in San Francisco. Dining-in service is always friendly and very attentive. This is a very good place to entertain family and friends. My favorites are Sizzling Braised Tofu, Dry Pot Fish Fillet, Dry Pot Chicken, Sliced Tender Pork Chop with Salt & Pepper, Hong Kong Style Pan Fried Noodles, Braised Dry Green Beans, and Chinese Broccoli with Garlic Sauce. There are so many other good food options that it is impossible to order in one meal. We'll keep coming back!

Growing up in Arcadia, before 99 Ranch and lots of Chinese restaurants arrived in the area, my…read morefamily used to go to Spring Garden in Pasadena, and I remember loving the mu shu pork there. Yan's brings me back to those days. We've been eating here more often over the past few years, and we have our regular dishes: chicken and corn soup, pork chops with Peking sauce, green beans, potstickers, and of course mu shu pork. Not sure who came up with the idea of a tortilla with hoisin sauce wrapped around cabbage, pork, and wood ear, but somehow it works. We usually have leftovers since the portions are quite large. There's other interesting stuff on the menu too (especially the Szechuan dishes) but most of the time we don't have enough room to order them. They also do drinks, and I like the lychee slushee. The staff is super friendly. Happy to have this place within a few blocks of home for some Chinese comfort food.

Food was delicious, service was great, the waiter helped me put the rest of my soup in a container…read moreand everyone seemed super chill and nice.

Looks like prices have gone up since I last visited. About $12 for 12 dumplings. I think the…read moredumplings taste a lot better than their noodle dishes and side dishes, which I guess makes sense since they specialize in dumplings. I'd just get the dumplings next time. They also sell frozen dumplings that you can buy to take home- $15 for 20.

Food was great! Service was very warm!! Ambience was okay too. This is our goto place.read more

Food is good and service was friendly and overall ambience is good. Everyone should try this…read morerestaurant:)

I came here for dinner with my family to celebrate Mother's Day. We had a great time. Service was…read morefine. We got a ten course meal, everything was delicious. We did not have any leftover. We ate everything . When I am in town, I would definitely come back and try other dishes. The restaurant has good vibes too and there is also outside seating.

Not sure how on earth this place is still carrying 4 stars at the moment. It used to be decent…read more Not remotely what I would consider quality Americanized Chinese takeout. Or really any quality takeout of any kind. $90 order, ranging from dumplings to basic entrees to rice. Everything was off - slopped together, underseasoned, lazy vegetable chopping (and questionable) choices of vegetable ingredients. No Wok fire/heat evident in any of the entree's and everything was a gluey, flavorless mess. The noodles for the Lo Mein seemed honestly just spaghetti. The orange chicken was dry/old, almost no breading, and honestly didn't taste orangey at all. The kung pao looked like what my 7 year old could have made (when we was seven). More like boiled chicken topped with raw Safeway vegetables, whole peanuts, and a soupy cornstarch soy sauce afterthought. The kicker was they do not have any house made sauces, so if you want good mustard or something edible for dipping - welcome to shitty packet hell as they refused to provide those (if they existed). I'm curious what they do when you're in-house but if I''m paying for the same food I'm not sure why I wouldn't get something besides high-fructose corn syrup garbage stamped out in a factory two years ago. This reflects lack of care to the product and customer experience. Highly unfortunate for an establishment that used to be "decent" as I said.

Highly recommend this place! I got the Spicy Basil Chicken, Steamed Fish Fillet, and rice. The…read moredishes were freshly made and authentically catered to my Asian taste buds. Besides the amazing food, the service was incredibly friendly and welcoming. You really can't beat the prices here. Excellent value for the money!

I was excited to try new Canton restaurant when I saw they had a variety of plant based items! I…read moreordered sesame tofu but I was disappointed. It seems like it was made from something other than tofu and the texture was very mushy. It was hard to get past that! That's the only dish I've tried so likely the other menu items are much better. It's in a cute location in downtown San Carlos and they have indoor seating with a smoothie bar as well.

The food was really good and the service too the only bad thing is that the restroom's floor was…read moresticky and dirty

Brochette Dumpling is such a great find in Dublin if you're craving fresh, flavorful dumplings…read more Everything tasted really authentic and well-made. The dumplings were juicy, perfectly wrapped, and packed with flavor -- you can tell they're made fresh. The pan-fried ones had that crispy bottom while still staying soft and tender inside, which was a highlight for me. The menu has a good variety, so it's easy to try a few different options and share. Portions are satisfying without feeling too heavy. The space is casual and comfortable, and service was quick and friendly. Overall, if you're looking for a solid dumpling spot in the Bay Area, this place is definitely worth checking out -- simple, authentic, and really satisfying.

I had forgotten about Hongry Kong. Used to love them when they had a spot in SF. Went to their…read moreBelmont pick up location here a few times but didn't come back for a long time till this year. Probably because it's not a sit down spot so I don't think of them often as an option. Really solid egg tarts. Helpful and responsive staff.

Hongry Kong popped up as a food truck vendor at work! Had to get their food since I've never been…read moreable to go to their food truck before given the location and timing. Unsurprisingly, their dim sum is delicious! Having only had their frozen dim sum before and enjoying their dim sum, I was happy that the dim sum special they had at the food truck was also good. The fried sesame ball was the best I've had in a while; it was crispy, crunchy, not too oily, not too sweet. I was shocked at how fresh it was coming from a food truck!