Stopped in for some frozen items that are travel ready!…read moreQuick and friendly service. Location is small, best for take-outs.

If you're looking for quality dim sum without the sit-down banquet prices or hour-long wait times,…read moreStart Dim Sum in San Leandro is an absolute gem. It delivers some of the best price-to-quality ratios in the East Bay for quick, casual dim sum. Generous Portion Sizes: Unlike traditional sit-down spots where price tags keep climbing while dish sizes shrink, Start Dim Sum serves solid, hearty portions. Classics like the Siu Mai, Har Gow (shrimp dumplings), and Steamed Pork Ribs are packed generously and made fresh. Wallet-Friendly Pricing: You can easily order a full spread for two people for a fraction of what you'd pay at a traditional sit-down tea house in Chinatown or Millbrae. It hits the sweet spot for a quick lunch or an effortless dinner pickup. Freshness & Speed: Because of their quick-service takeout format, turn-over is high. The items come out piping hot, with thin, translucent dumpling wrappers that don't fall apart and well-seasoned fillings.

Came here for dim sum and there was a long waiting list. The food was mediocre…read more There must be lots of MSG because I kept drinking water afterwards.

I came here for a family birthday dinner. It's located in greenhouse so there's plenty of parking…read morearound, even if it means just a tiny bit further away. The restaurant is really big and we sat at a table for 14 pretty comfortably. We were also here on a Saturday night and the restaurant was full. The service is your typical Chinese restaurant vibe where you leave a little bit emotionally abused after paying for overly priced menu items. We did the à la cart and easily spent up to $1500. Better off with the family plan meal but nothing was of interest to us except one or two dishes. It took forever to come out and I mean FOREVER to a point where we almost cancelled a few dishes and called it a night, but they kept saying it's being made. With as many people and as massive as the restaurant was, and the price tags, I was expecting a more efficient service. A couple of times we saw our dish being brought to the wrong table and the people going "oh we didn't order this." With all of that out of the way, I am giving them an average score of 3 starts because the food did bring them back up. It was actually really good. My favorite of all things we ordered was their sea bass with string beans. The sea bass was fried crispy, garnished salty and still soft inside. It paired really well with the string beans. We ordered a bunch of other things that I couldn't tell you what the name was in English and they were above average taste wise. Their complimentary dessert however, was mass produced and tasted like they added too much water to it. This was the only one I was disappointed in. I still say this place is extremely overpriced but for a family meal experience and if you ever want to impress a date, why not.

I haven't had decent dim sum in so long so this place really hit the spot. I don't know how I…read morewasn't aware of this chain in the Bay Area? They've already opened up 5 stores. It's pretty authentic dim sum in my opinion. The service and atmosphere is what you would expect at any dim sum restaurant, except the staff were a little more attentive than I would have expected despite how busy it was. We had several people follow up with our soup and providing us updates because it was a longer wait. I found dim sum dishes I remember having back in Guangzhou. My favorite was probably the scallop dumpling soup. It took the longest to make, but the flavor was great. Would love to come back to try their seafood for dinner!

Went today for the first time and we loved it! Food was…read moreamazing and came out quick. Our favorite was the BBQ pork noodle roll. Service was decent. We got a number and were seated in an orderly fashion. It was really packed but they got the job done The space is beautifully decorated and fancy with high ceilings. The pictures speak for themselves. Well definitely be back since it's close to us.

FYI: you can text them your order as well to avoid the wait time…read more Ordering is straightforward, the restaurant cooks your order fresh, so there is a 10-15 min wait depending on your order. Food rating: Chicken feet is good, although the portion seems a bit small so order double if you really like it. Siu mai is juicy and thick. Steamed rice roll with beef is very soft and delicate, literally falls apart in your mouth. The sticky rice is super filling. Support your local businesses

Amazing dim sum. Taste and prep reminded me of Dim Sum houses in Oakland Chinatown frm the 70s…read more Sooo good. Its take out and service was pretty good. Online prob more efficient. I'll Dif go again.

9 out of 10 dishes we ordered were very good! Would be happy to try many more…read more Service was quick once orders are placed - could get busy so it's nice to go after the lunch rush on a weekday! Typical Asian establishment, family friendly! Would love to see a menu friendlier to non-Chinese reading customers or at least better pictures of each dish. Did not like the xiao long bao we ordered; preferred Din Tai Fung's version.

As a heads up, I have never come here without my husband who speaks Chinese. It's much easier to…read moreorder exactly what we want by understanding how to communicate. We come here for the dimsum because we know it's good. We always order the herbal chicken feet, baked BBQ pork buns, fried pumpkin, and the green veggies with the sauce. The tea on its own is really good and always steaming hot. We have never been asked for tip and we're actual discouraged from tipping bc it's added in. The host is very friendly and accommodating. They serve quickly and the food has always been steaming hot each dish that comes out. The portions are very generous that we always take leftovers home and it's good still. We enjoy the food but I highly recommend bringing someone that speaks Chinese (canto) for best service bc communication will impact the overall experience. Restrooms are iffy, they're always sticky with a film even in the mornings. It never smells bad, I can tell they do make their rounds but I cant understand why it's always sticky. It's also very stuffy and humid in the restrooms. Yes, they smoke outside but I never smell inside the restaurant itself. Each table is clean and they're quick to clear the empty dishes so they're not in the way. Parking sometimes feels like finding your own spot in not so clearly defined lines but people here seem to make it work even with the lack of the markings so it's fine. Handicap is limited in spaces though. There's a party room in the back and it's well used, I see people having fun in there.

Went here for their viral fish sando and was worth it. This is my second visit and I arrived on a…read moreSunday around 2:30pm. Only 6 parties ahead of me and line moved super fast as there were 4 people working the counter. Ordered pineapple, cocktail, baked bbq pork buns, egg tart, sesame balls, eggrolls, fish sandwiches, har gow and siu mai. One noticeable thing about their buns are they are round and tall, unlike other Chinese bakeries which are more flat. -Bbq pork buns: fluffy and soft bread, good flavor on the char siu. -Pineapple bun: Cookie crust is crispy and generous (thick layer). -Cocktail bun: soft bread, generous filling so much so that there is filling from first to last bite. It's been a while since I found a good cocktail bun. -Sesame ball: lots of red bean filling, dough isn't super thick... nice and balanced. -Fish sando: are in high demand and come out hot and fresh. Fish is moist and has the perfect amount of seasoning. Wished there was just a little bit more mayo in the sando but they probably don't want to add too much to avoid making the crispy fish soggy. -har gow & siu mai: well made and good ingredients for bakery dim sum. Will buy their frozen dim sum next time. 5 stars for this team of hard working bakers that don't skimp on quality.

Value: 5/5 Fried Fish Sandwich: 4.5/5…read more The fried fish sandwich is really as good as they say it is. The only thing missing is maybe some shredded cabbage that you could add at home. These must be enjoyed fresh, I toasted one the next day and it just didn't hit like it did when it was fresh, although, still good. Hopefully you can pick a time to visit when it isn't super crowded. I suggest weekday early lunch around 11am or later around 2pm should be ok. Weekends guaranteed there's a long wait. The pork buns here are also good to try, they have a wide variety of other great baos, pineapple buns, egg tarts, you name it. They also sell frozen dimsum by the bag, available to steam at home. I ordered some pork ribs and xiu mai for $12 a bag, and it was delicious.

We came to this restaurant on a Sunday late afternoon and it was the perfect time to visit because…read morethere weren't too many people there. The servers were all very nice (note I do speak Cantonese) and provided us with fast service. The food was absolutely delicious and all came out hot and fresh. The dim sum here is some of the best I've ever had. The steam dumplings were just perfect - the skin was chewy and didn't break apart when picking them up. If you know what I mean, you know the shrimp noodles and were excellent as well. The skin was chewy and had a soft texture that I really enjoyed. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for some incredible dim sum. Can't wait to come back again! The price is also very very reasonable.

Came here for an early Mother's Day dinner and realized they don't sell dimsum in the evening…read more Everything was booked so my family and I stayed. There aren't too many options but portions are huge. I'd say the food is a lot better for lunch. What I didn't like was the auto tip. I always tip servers but when I got the receipt there was a $22 tip on a $150 bill. It was only about 15% percent but it made me feel some type of way. Like I said, the dimsum lunch is a lot better.

We came here to celebrate my birthday and my brother in law's birthday!…read more My brother in law picked out a bone soup, chow mein, fried pork, water spinach and eggplant. The food was well made and had lots of flavor. I like that the size of the tables were perfect sized for our group size too! The service is quite attentive and the food was delicious!!

Let me start with this was a door dash order. Everything arrived warm and as ordered. Secondly…read morenothing was inedible. However 100% of the food was bland. Nothing distinct . I have never did this about any Chinese food before but everything lacked salt. There were a few pieces of garlic and a few pieces of ginger in two of our dishes. We had a tiny bit of soy sauce left in the house that my husband got to before my daughter and I ate. He lucked out. The food was fresh. The veggies were perfectly cooked. But there was zero flavor. No sauce with two of the dishes that claimed to have some. Just boring. Tonight , the day after I chopped up most of the leftovers and made a soup. So it it is not going int the trash. However if I was not someone who knows how to cook it would have been in the bin. I hope that HKC can take this review and do better.

The quintessential dim sum experience. When the service is on, it bustles. Tasty noms, and when…read morethere aren't carts with the dim sum you want, just ask one if the ladies sporting an earpiece. Dinner is much more sedate but equally tasty. The renovation really perked up the place.

Post Cape & Cowl Con, we met up for a large group dinner here…read more Highlights were the salt and pepper calamari appetizer, angus beef with Japanese tofu and American broccoli, and East Ocean special chow mein. We also ordered filet of rock cod with Chinese broccoli, Mongolian beef, bbq pork fried rice, vegetable potstickers, Peking duck. sesame chicken, and walnut prawns. Will have to come back to try their dim sum. Portions reflected the prices, and we were served complimentary salted roasted peanuts, cucumber salad, ice water and tea. Restaurant was clean and spacious, with the largest tables comfortably seating 12. Parking available in the small rear lot as well. Great service.

Whenever I come to Hayward, I always save my appetite and make a trip to Tin's Teapot Bistro. I…read morelove the warm and inviting atmosphere -- very friendly and wholesome staff. We usually order many entrees -- the food is very delicious. Many options to choose from, sharing / family style dining. Would definitely recommend; lovely ambiance, delicious food, wonderful dining experience. TIN's TEAPOT BISTRO ***** FIVE STARS

My family celebrated my dad's 87th birthday here. When we arrived, the restaurant was busy, but…read morethere were still seats available. My sister had reserved our tables a few days in advance. The staff told her we wouldn't be seated unless our entire party was present. About 4 people were late, but they still seated us. The restaurant kind of felt old and somewhat dirty. But hey, it was my dad's birthday. I wasn't paying for lunch. We occupied three tables and ordered from both the lunch and dim sum menus. I enjoyed dishes like shiu mai, pork buns, walnut shrimp, fried rice, fish, and fried noodles. The sesame balls were tasty, but the service was slow, and I had to follow up on our order. I didn't care for the bun with the hot dog or the other noodle dish. Later that day, my daughter mentioned she had found hair in a pork bun and that her cousin had eaten it. She also said every item he picked up had hair on it, which was disappointing. I didn't confirm this with my cousin, but it would have been helpful to have someone inform the staff. Fortunately, no one at our table found hair in their food, which was a relief. Overall, the food that I ate was fine, but I wouldn't make a special trip from San Jose to visit again...unless it's a fambam family treat.