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    4.1 (666 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Naomi C.

    We went as a group of 10 for their set menu of King Crab for 10 people. They cook/steam everything right in front of you and the waitresses are extremely kind. We came on a Saturday night (with reservations! And good thing bc it got PACKED). The entire set menu was perfectly portioned out for 10 people. The king crab was delicious, juicy, flavorful AND all the other dishes included were also yummy. If you're craving King Crab, you gotta come here

    Porridge
    Tasha H.

    Came for dinner on Friday night and it wasn't too busy. This is a seafood-focused restaurant, so it's definitely a splurge meal. The menu requires a bit of deciphering because some things are priced per unit, some per KG (with minimums that are not listed), and some per serving, so just look closely and ask questions so you know what you are getting. This style of restaurant is unique and the first time I have eaten this way. You steam the food above a pot of congee which takes on some flavor from the meat, then you eat the congee at the end of the meal. Lots of delicious options, and I especially loved the handmade shrimp balls - I wouldn't miss those! Also be aware of the timing on the cooking. We relied on the servers to tell us when things were ready, and we may have left some things a little too long... be vigilant!!

    Kelly L.

    Food and service were good until the bill came out. They were literally staring at me, looking at how much I tip. I had a total of $620 on me, so I gave it all--$500 cash plus a $46 tip for two people. Then the server proceeded to ask me, "Why only $46? Is the service not good?" and asked me to write down why I tipped only that much. Keep in mind, tipping is not mandatory. It made me really uncomfortable when the waitress kept staring at me as I paid my bill. Maybe the boss needs to pay employees a little more so they don't have to worry about people tipping less than 20%. I would tip more if I had more to give, and there's always next time when I come back and realize I should overtip because I was treated nicely and they didn't bother me about my tip. But forget it--I won't come back because of how they made me feel on my birthday. That's karma. To whoever owns this place, please don't force your servers to ask customers why they don't tip at least 20%. Remember, tipping is optional and should only be discussed after service is rendered, including when the customer is trying to pay.

    They cook the food for you tableside
    Susie Q.

    Please be cautious. My group suffered severe food poisoning after eating here. We noticed a few items, specifically the steamed pork dumplings, tasted off and old. We reached out to management to resolve this privately, but they were unhelpful. Given the high prices here, we expected much better food safety standards. The servers on the other hand were extremely helpful and courteous. 5 stars for them. It's a shame because the service was great, but the food safety standards were unacceptable.

    Geoduck
    Jennifer Y.

    If you enjoy Cantonese style seafood, this is the place. They have a wide variety of seafood where they steam it table side for you and they cook the congee at the bottom with all the seafood drippings. A very unique combination for sure. We ordered geoduck, razor clams, cabbage, a whole fish, and spare ribs congee to share among three people. A bit pricey but good quality and fresh seafood. The servers were also very friendly. Will likely come back when I crave seafood again.

    Very fresh sea food and friendly service! Mia has been very helpful and nice to us :)

    Scallops

    Very unique experience where they cook the food for you table-side. It's nice that you get perfectly cooked fresh seafood that way without you worrying about over or under cooking anything. The scallops I got were especially good. Great service for real. The congee at the end with all the flavors from your order was a nice touch. Would recommend if you're looking for a new and different sort of seafood experience

    Live sea bass
    Steven H.

    I highly recommend this place. The food was all very fresh and delicious. All the dishes I ordered was amazing. What I like is you can make your own sauce at the sauce bar. The service was definitely top notch. They cook all your food at the table for you and portion out for you after done. Underneath the steamer is your choice of porridge or soup. So all the food you order, the flavor of all your items drops down to your choice of porridge or soup, which was all very complimenting at the end of the meal. The atmosphere is kind of a place where you can gather with friends and family and either get loud and have fun. Can also be a place to catch up with your close ones but do not expect a candle light dinner type of thing.

    Lobster

    Best live seafood in town. They provided excellent service. Top of the freshness. Will definitely come visit again!

    Scallops with garlic

    It consistently receives positive reviews; the service is excellent, and they assist with steaming the food throughout the meal. Although it's a bit expensive, the food is very fresh.

    Tiffany Chen

    If you're a seafood lover, this is the place to be! The steamed fresh seafood here is absolutely amazing. I especially enjoyed the king crab and shrimp -- they're steamed right at the table, and the natural juices drip into the pot to make a flavorful porridge at the end. It's not only delicious but also a unique and fun dining experience. They also offer noodle options, which pair perfectly with the seafood. A big shoutout to our server May -- she was incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal. Highly recommend!

    Add-on garlic and green onion option, you can get it at the sauce bar

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    Excellent service. This is my second time here. Fresh food. Yummy! We will definitely dine in again.

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    Simply amazing - it's the super fresh and healthy Chinese steamed style food I've been looking for!

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    Very expensive for what you actually get. It's steam pot. I prefer hot pot. Food is very fresh!

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