Wanted a quick bite so decided taipan bc dimsum shld be quick. Idk this was an actual restaurant,…read morecompared to one in sac its like a dimsum togo place sorta. But we ordered togo, one order steamed chasui bao (3) and one order pan fried potstickers (6), total was less than 31. Lwk expensiveeeee esp for what we got, the chasui baos were so teeny tiny. Um we waited prob like 20 mins for it to come out... but the baos were fluffy and decent filling, flavoring and mostly meat not much fat. The potstickers were wtv jus normal nothing special. Service was decent i guess, we were there right at 5, saw lot of workers not super friendly but not rude.

Extraordinary greens! My family has come here for years and years and it hits literally every time…read more The fish tofu clay pot situation, crispy shrimp balls, and the har gao are MUSTS! The greens are also lovely and i think a very great addition to some of the heavier options as they are not oily at all

Kind of a wait but worth it! Reasonably priced but small portions so order more items to try!…read more XLB and Pan fried buns were one of the best I've had! Ginger and scallions noodles were so addicting! Very quick service and can order from online ordering system.

Located on one of the side streets. We were planning to go to Ramen Nagi but since the line was…read morevery long, we decided to go here instead. The place is open until 9 pm. There was a yelp waitlist signup on a tablet kept at the entrance There are plenty of veggie options too. This is an open kitchen concept. We got the green onion pancake which was ok The veggie steam buns were perfectly soft and the filling was great. The shape was cute as well Also got the veggie dumplings which were green in color and in cute leaf shape. Filling was good too Also got the string beans with garlic. This was very yummy I wish they had some fried rice options and veggie soup dumpling option Will have to come back to try the xlbs and the meat options

I've been wanting to visit but never got around to it until today…read more Nice day out means nice day to sit in their open air entry way to enjoy the weather and food at the same time. Ended up trying the lamb dish and fish with green beans. The lamb was tasty but salty (just as many of the previous reviews mentioned). I still liked it. And the fish dish had a lot less kick so it balanced things out nicely. I would order the lamb again but I'm also going to prepare myself by drinking a lot of water!

I really enjoyed taking a break from the work day and having lunch at Steam…read more I do wish I sat inside because I got hot sitting in the sun, but the restaurant is clean and comfortable. Service was great, I do wish our server came around a couple times more because I had told her I was going to order something else, and we were waiting for the check, so we had to get up a couple times to get their attention. The food was excellent. High quality dishes, and a great variety. My favorite was the beef soup, the broth was slightly sweet, the noodles tasted great with the beef, and the beef was tender. I wanted to order more! I really enjoyed the walnut prawns too, the walnuts were caramelized and I ordered extra

I came here with my company for lunch and I was very impressed…read more *Taste is only open for lunch, so remember that before coming *This place is usually nearly packed *They serve dim sum which comes in family-style sizes *The restaurant is small/medium size, so make sure to come in time! We were a large group of about 14 people, but the food came out pretty quickly. My favorites were the cucumber salad and the chicken dumplings. Everything was so flavorful, I will most definitely be coming back.

I thought I came here a few months ago, but it was almost a year ago! This place never disappoints…read more A smiling waiter - who seemed super busy but had a huge smile on her face - just the right attitude for people ringing in the Easter weekend on a Good Friday. We enjoyed every dish! The chongqin spicy noodles, the salt and pepper shrimps, the sizzling cumin lamb, the fish in chili oil. Yum yum yum! We ordered the hottest version but it was not too spicy for us - it was very flavorful. The fresh cut red chillies they give you, was really spicy - the red bean spicy sauce was just right. We enjoyed the cool beers with the spicy food. It's a unique ambience for a Univ Ave restaurant- it's just a Chinese kitchen serving good food - like you came to a home and got served really well. Will come back again with more family members. Ps: another surprising thing - we were a party of 6 and they didn't automatically charge us the tip - I took care of them - because I was super satisfied and happy with my meal!

Brought my parents here for a lovely Friday brunch. There's street parking nearby, but could be…read morelimited depending on time of week/day. Service was really good (better than average Cantonese restaurant lol). The place was not busy probably due to a weekday. We ordered the usuals for Cantonese, and were generally happy about the food quality. Based on the speed the food was served, it was probably not made fresh, but we were satisfied with the texture, flavor, and temperature, at this price point. I think for a casual dim sum bite this place is ok, don't expect anything stunning.

Expected dim sum with friendly customer service…read more Customer Service: The owner is super nice! We usually order to-go and he happily helps take your order. I really appreciate that. Parking: there's some street parking, but it can be rough. There is a parking lot nearby. During peak times or weekends, it can be hard to find parking. Pricing: Pricing is average/very reasonable for the area, but may seem slightly higher if you're used to dim sum in other areas (but hey, rent must be expensive). Food: Food is typical dim sum food. It's good and traditional rather than the super fresh or high-end dim sum places-more of a "get your dim sum fix place. It's not the healthiest and some dishes can be a bit bland; you might get tired of some of the more filling dishes. Atmosphere: The restaurant is nice and clean, but nothing fancy. It is a no frill place, but well-kept and not cluttered like some other places.

Usually come here when I'm with a big group, and it's always been a solid spot for dim sum. The…read morefood is good, the service is fast, and the restaurant is clean. One tip: I usually try to get here by 11 AM or earlier to beat the rush. By the time I leave - usually around noon, there's almost always a big line out the door. This visit was a little different because the food seemed a little greasier than usual. That said, I still really like this place and will definitely be back. One off experience won't keep me away, especially with all the other things they consistently do well.

I think I was a little too harsh with my 4-star review last time, haha! Came back after a long…read morehiatus and everything was good as usual. Wanted to add that the service was great - didn't have to ask for extra plates or napkins. Food came out quickly as well. Probably the best Cantonese restaurant in the South Bay?!

Excellent place for authentic Cantonese cuisine. We have been here countless times for meals with…read morefriends, Chinese New Year dinners, etc. and the quality has been consistently good. Some of our favorite dishes include the signature seafood fried rice, fried stuff bean curd with shrimp meat, and various types of steamed fish with ginger and green onion. My company also likes to give random Fridays off throughout the year, so as the nearest Chinese restaurant to me, I come here to take advantage of their lunch specials, which are only available during weekdays excluding holidays. The triple BBQ combination rice plate is a steal for $17.95 - I like to get the char siu, roast duck, and soy sauce chicken, though Hainan chicken is also an option.

The food was okay. I don't recommend ordering the Singaporean rice noodle, which was too soggy. The…read morehoney walnut shrimp was good to eat. It was nice of them to serve us complimentary lotus root soup as a appetizer and orange slices as a dessert. We probably should've order a Char Siu Rice Plate or Mongolian Beef. The service was fast and friendly and the restaurant was clean. Finding parking was a nightmare during lunch hour. I had to circle five times around the restaurant to find one street parking in the residential area since it is right on the busy road.

how have I not been here sooner!? Located at Hillsdale mall (newer outdoor side). Beautiful…read moreambiance, professional/kind staff. I especially appreciated how the menu clearly outlines allergen information (lots of gluten free options, including dumplings!). I love their serving system. Basically you mark your order on your menu, then servers bring it out and mark on your tab which item is being served at a time.. I loved it! So organized. Some highlights: Shrimp corn chive dumpling shrimp dumplings chicken fried rice / hainan custard dumplings (dessert)

When a restaurant charges as much as Palette Tea Room does for the microscopic portions they…read moreprovide the food better be stellar. It is not, it is fine at best and on par with some frozen items at worst. Compound this with an 18% service charge for the absolutely horrendous service and front of house staff that's annoyed you showed up and you've got yourself a place I won't return to. Tea was never refilled, we were never checked on, food was eh, no thanks. Save yourself the trouble and go to one of the many other dim sum spots in the area. You'll thank me later

Great to have a bag or 3 in the freezer to boil up for too-tired-to-cook nights. Chili crisp, soy…read moresauce, and vinegar dipping sauce. Simple pleasures

Dumplings are good but too bad there's only frozen ones to buy. I'm glad now they some hot deli…read moreitems.

It's rare to find a place that serves dim sum all day, so it was nice to find this place does. I…read morecalled first to make sure, just in case. The dim sum menu is small, but it fixes the craving. It also took longer to come out than the dinner items. We ordered chicken feet, har gow, and siomai for dim sum and a noodle dish with duck from the dinner menu. Everything was delicious! I also love the old school Chinese restaurant feel. Brings back memories of dining with my family when I was a kid. Definitely will be coming back when I'm craving Chinese food and am in the area.

In the area for the farmer's market. Decided to do an afternoon dim sum…read more Ambiance is a bit cleaner than many other dim sum spots. Overall, food was a bit of a disappointment. Chicken feet was not the normal kind with black bean sauce, seems like it was steamed with a yam of some sort. Veggies were very bitter. Service was a bit non existent. Not sure if it was because we just went later, but was not impressed. Likely a 1.5 star experience. Parking can be tough during peak hours.