Food was good and legit. My favorites were ham sui gok which is the fried balls. The wait was pretty long during the holiday and parking was tough but thankfully the sister restaurant next door had space. Service was pretty fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has an amazing view of the planes landing at SFO which created a nice, picturesque vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Came for dim sum on a weekday. No wait for a table at 1:30PM. There were only 2 people manning about 10 tables. Not so attentive. I had to walk up to the counter to give my orders. They also automatically charge a 16% service fee. Food is decent, no msg tasted - a plus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Another plus of this restaurant - one can watch airplanes taking off and landing in SFO continuously.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pricing is on the expensive side. The view probably worthies the price. An overall rating of 3.5 read more

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My gosh, I would never choose to get dim sum on mother's day. It's bound to be chaotic but of course, that was our mom's choice. Short and sweet. Food was solid, its not amazing and it wasn't bad. Service, I know I can't fully fault them, since it was probably one of their busiest days but for a 11:30 reservation, we didn't sit until 12, and we didn't get food until 1? Left around 2? The longest dim sum ever. Service was non-existing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location is the original? Of the HL peninsula family? Either way, there's better options, yea it's kinda cute with seeing airplanes fly by, but definitely won't be coming here for special occasions.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Dim Sum here was ok -- most of the dishes were overall pretty bland. Below are generally some of my all-time favorite dim sum dishes, but most were a bit underwhelming here (but got the job done). Steamed beef tripe with ginger & scallion - lacked ginger & scallion but had carrots?? Overall pretty bland. Steamed bean curd skin rolls with pork - overall taste was ok and portion was pretty large. There's celery in it, which is not very traditional. Crispy roasted squab - pretty good! Thin crispy skin. Comes with salt but no lemon. Salted egg yolk lava bun - really good! If you like custard lava buns and salted egg, you'll love this. We also got the pumpkin sesame balls, which were visually big and there's no filling inside. Texture was crispy and chewy (almost mochi-like), but there was not much flavor. It was fun to eat but I probably won't get it again. Overall, this wouldn't be the first dim sum spot I would revisit but the dishes got the job done. read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Crispy roasted squab - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

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$900+ for a bad meal, four people. We wanted to try their Australian lobster. 9.8 pounds, $600. It started with a few slices of sashimi lobster. Then they give us a small dish of the lobster's head stir-fried with ginger and green onions. Those were OK. When the rest came, it was another table's order. We got stuck with a smaller pumpkin deep fried lobster at 8.3 pounds. We ordered a stir fried ginger onion lobster. After we complained, they gave us a complementary pea shoot soup with egg yoke. That was meh. They corrected the weight of the lobster on our bill. I actually hate the taste of pumpkin egg yoke. With that said, the mix-up left me with a literal bad taste in my mouth, pumpkin yoke, unable to enjoy the rest of the dishes. Beef chow fun $21, water spinach $24 and duck tongue $36. read more

We went to the restaurant to celebrate, and the staff was amazing and friendly. The service was great, and the staff was very attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant's ambiance is beautiful because you get to watch the planes land and even enjoy a stunning view of the bay by SFO.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food came out quickly, and everything tasted fantastic. They also have specialty dishes which you can ask them to make. I would recommend them to a friend. read more

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My family and I gathered for our birthday/summer celebrations at this halfway point, and the dim sum was overall excellent, as usual! We wish they'd offer the traditional Chinese custard tarts and sesame seed balls, though. We had the Portugese custard tarts, but they're too sweet for our taste. We tried the jumbo pumpkin sesame seed balls before, but we don't care for the pumpkin filling and it was too big. It was busy but arriving at 10:45 AM was perfect to avoid the crowds and find parking, and we were seated right away! We were unable to flag a waiter to get water for my nephew, though. Overall, we were very happy! read more

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I like that this place accommodates large groups fairly quick. The food is pretty average, and be prepared to search for parking for a while if you're going during the busy hours. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plus is the view of the bay and seeing planes land on a beautiful, sunny day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A beautiful and wonderful restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Over the years, attentive service received on each of my visits. On top of dim sum and hot pot, they also serve delicious fresh/live seafood dishes; with HL's "clams" and "geoduck" being my favorites. Looking forward to the future in continuing to meet up here with my San Francisco-area's family when I fly in or out from SFO! CHEERS! read more

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We were originally planning on going to HL Peninsula Pearl next door, but saw this location next to it. I originally thought that this location just served hot pot, but our server told us that this location started offering dim sum to serve overflow customers. Even though there was a red egg party going on and it was a Saturday during prime lunch time, the wait wasn't too bad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were led into a private room with large windows, which provided views of the water and planes taking off/landing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our order: Hot tea: $1.65/person +Tea cups were easy to hold. -We selected 茉香玉露 Jasmine, and it wasn't as fragrant as other jasmine teas I've had. 法式香草焗餐包 Barbecue Pork Bun (3): $6.80 +Bun was soft with a slight crisp +Good amount of BBQ pork filling that wasn't too fatty 萝卜牛杂 Beef Offal Stew w/Turnip: $14.28 +Not too salty -Lacked variety: There were only 2 kinds (honeycomb tripe & intestine) 蟹子烧麦 Crab Roe Siu Mai (4 pcs): $6.80 +Shrimper's delight: Filling was full of shrimp and topped w/shrimp roe -A bit spicy since there was a lot of black pepper -Seemed haphazardly made as they couldn't even stand upright and some of the wrappers were torn. 鮮蝦腸 Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls (3 rolls/6 pcs): $9.80 +Filled with large, plump shrimp +Rice noodles were silky smooth and thin. +Despite sitting in a pool of soy sauce, it wasn't salty. -The 2 snap peas seemed out of place. 百花蜂巢糕 Steamed Honey Comb Cake (3): $7.80 +As the name suggested, it had a lot of holes, which are probably what made it chewy. It was permeated with honey and not too sweet. -It was slightly salty on the outside, which was odd. 魚腐紅花蚌浸西洋菜 (Special): $16.88 -Fish tofu was salty. -Red coral clams were inconsistent: The piece I ate was very chewy whereas the piece my dad ate was perfectly cooked. -I don't like watercress, but my parents like it so they enjoyed this dish a lot. Side notes: 1.) 16% automatic service charge with tax was automatically added to our bill. 2.) Large free parking lot *Verdict: 3.5 stars rounded down to 3 d/t service. We were still eating, and the waiter brought us the bill. What made it awkward was that they brought in another party and told them that they could sit at our table once we were done. read more

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Food is good. The flavor is very nice. They have a good chef. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a nice view of airplanes taking off or landing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

HL Peninsula Garden is located right next to HL Peninsula Pearl which is one of a few in the HL family of restaurants in Burlingame/SSF. In my opinion, I would stick with either Pearl or the OG HL Peninsula Restaurant (even though this one has no view). Garden seems to try to emulate the others with an upper class feel but I thought the service was pretty bad at best which really put a damper on otherwise elevated Chinese banquet food. First we had made a reservation for 14 but the table was only set for 12 which irked mom who was clear about the reservation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was also a bummer that we couldn't get seated by the large windows and instead got sat next to the bathroom...I mean, maybe we could have asked at the time of reservation but, it was unfortunate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then when it came to food, the first half of dinner came flying out but then it screeched to a halt midway through with a dish arriving every 10 minutes or so with the last dish being completely MIA until prompted. Midway through, there was a "plate change" where the wait staff just piled all the new plates in the middle and left. Really odd! What do I do with my soiled plate? Food wise, most everything was good. I enjoyed the golden sand shrimp, the fried honey spareribs, and the string beans with pork and olive leaves best! The truffled fried rice did impart just enough black truffle flavor to make it interesting and I also thought both chicken (ginger and soy) were perfectly silky. Some dishes were a bit salty like our chicken and oyster clay pot and the red bean dessert, albeit already not my favorite, was also undercooked leading to a bitter taste. So while it wasn't all bad, I'd definitely rank Garden as the lowest tier HL in the area. read more

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My family and I have always been big fans of this dim sum chain, however, we had a very disappointing experience dining here today. First, when we politely asked if they could remove the tea charge for one of our family members who doesn't drink tea, the server laughed and said no. This was surprising, especially since we are returning customers and have had this accommodated in the past each visit. Based on his tone, we chose not to escalate the situation. Second, we were charged for an item that no one at our table ordered. As a family, everyone takes turns marking the menu. It's never been an issue. We later confirmed this after noticing the dish was completely untouched towards the end of the meal. Upon reviewing the menu we had used to mark our selections, all of our marks were in blue ink and this item was in black with a signature (see photo). It was clear that this item had been added in a different color ink than the rest of our order. This was not a misunderstanding - it was added without our knowledge. We were charged $34 for it. Finally, the quality of that same dish (duck and rice noodle) was not great. It contained mostly bones, including the duck head (yes, the head ) and neck, with very little actual meat. If this is actually how the dish usually is prepared, it's definitely not worth $34. Overall, today's experience felt dishonest and disappointing. We hope management takes this feedback seriously and addresses these issues moving forward. read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Combining several experiences into one review. My family celebrated birthday over dinner here twice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The setting is beautiful with floor to ceiling massive windows facing the bay view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are usually a few other parties dining at the same time so it's the right balance of festivity and usually sufficient level of attention from staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoy most of the traditional dishes - Peking duck, lobster noodle, steamed chicken with ginger sauce, wagyu fillet sliced with veggies, etc. The meal typically ends with complimentary Chinese dessert such as red bean paste soup. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We also tried dim sum lunch on a weekday and the place was quite deserted by 1:30pm and we never got rushed to leave and we stayed until 3:30 ish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All dim sum I tried were very good. But for weekend dim sum, some wait is expected. Given the overall ambiance and food quality and service, I would not hesitate to eat here and skip koi palace. read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

I reserved a private dining room in advance. At the time of booking, they required my credit card information and charged a $100 deposit, telling me it would be deducted from the final bill on the day of our dinner. Unfortunately, when we finished our meal, I noticed that the $100 deposit had not been applied to our bill. I called the restaurant afterward and spoke with the manager, who acknowledged the issue and assured me that the deposit would be refunded. However, despite multiple follow-ups and repeated promises, I still have not received the refund. The food and dining experience were fine, but this billing issue has been extremely disappointing. It's not about the amount of money--it's about honoring what was promised and handling customer concerns professionally. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful view of the Bay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Extensive menu with many traditional favorites including dim sum. The filling on the Ha Gow was perfect but the wrappers fell apart. Seemed to be a theme, as the wrappers on our other dumplings arrived split and open. Baked pork bun was delicious the standout and the Beef Chow Fun was a huge miss. Flavorless, greasy and very little beef. Service was varied. One waitress was fairly friendly and professional, the other was a big grouch. You'll get fed but there are much better options around. read more

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Came here to for a family gathering. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We got a private room in the back which was very spacious, considering we had 20+ people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything was pretty good but not extraordinary.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Superb ambiance, well-cooked food with careful presentation, clean restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Many courses to choose from. If you like Chinese cuisine, this is the place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dine in fine style and watch the takeoffs and landings at SFO through the view windows.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very enjoyable. read more

We came here because HL Peninsula Pearl next door had a 20 minute wait for 5 adults, 2 kids, at 11:10am on a Saturday. There was no wait here around 11:20pm. Service was good. We found a piece of foil in our Shanghai dumplings so they gave us a free replacement plus 2 additional plates of buns, both very good. There was a baby shower/party happening in one corner of the main room; they had half walls to separate the area, but you could see the entire party, and the photos of the baby that were projected onto a large screen on the wall. Fun for the kids to look at the giant crabs, lobsters, and fish by the entrance! * Steamed Shrimp Dumplings * Salty Egg Yolk Lava Bun - 4.5 stars * Steamed Shanghai Dumpling - 3 stars. Got stuck to pan, found a piece of foil in the filling of one (we got a free replacement and 2 free additional dishes). * Salt & Pepper Capelin - 4 stars. * Chinese Tender Green w Garlic - 3.5 stars * Soy Sauce Chow Mein - 3.5 stars. Got this for the kids. They ate it! * Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls - 4 stars * Soy Sauce Chicken - 4 stars. Very moist chicken, tender meat. If you're not used to this dish, be prepared to pick off a lot of bone and cartilege! * Fried Sticky Rice Pork Dumpling - 4.5 stars. Great mix of sweet mochi bun (with a nice crisp) and savory filling. * Beef Chow Fun Dry Style - 3.5 stars. * BBQ Pork buns - 4 stars * Sweet cheese buns - 4 stars read more

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My brother in law came to visit for the weekend and I wanted to take him to eat at one of my favorite dim sum restaurants: HL Peninsula Pearl. We got there at around 10:45am and there was already an almost 2 hour wait. The lady suggested that we go next door to HL Peninsula Garden if we did not want to wait. We were kind of skeptical going next door because HL Peninsula Pearl was super packed with people still waiting to be seated. We decided not to wait and headed on over to HL Peninsula Garden. I was scared to try this place out in case it didn't exceed our expectations but my brother in law loved it and had a great first dim sum experience! The menu is relatively similar but we thought some of the food tasted better than next door! The servers were super attentive and very responsive! We will definitely be back! read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

Good views, good food, but no parking at lunch on a Saturday. May spot: celebrity chef Martin Yan (friend of owner) Everything we ate was above average. My favorite was surprisingly their Honey Comb Cake (when hot). Other favorites are: * Chinese Tender Green with Garlic - Yum!! * Simmered Fish Curd & Red Clam w/ Watercress - good unusual soup If you like Pan Fried Water Chestnut Cake, theirs is really good. What I do not recommend are: * Crispy Taro Cake with Pork - over-fried * Steamed Creamy Custard Bun - way prefer Koi Palace's We also tried the following (from most to least favorite): * Steamed Giant Clam w/Garlic * Beef & Yellow Chive Rice Noodle Rolls * Fish Fillet & Scallion Rice Noodle Rolls * Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls * Beef Offal Stew with Turnip * Salted Pork Bone and Watercress Congee * Salt & Pepper Capelin * Crab Roe Siu Mai - Huge * Pan Fried Turnip Cake & Salty Egg Yolk * Steamed Beancurd Sheet Rolls * Black Bean Sauce Spareribs * Steamed Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce * Herbal Chicken Feet - too rich for me I have not tried their premium offerings, which might elevate my rating. So far, I prefer many dim sum restaurants over this one. read more

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If you're looking for authentic Cantonese cuisine in a beautiful setting, HL Peninsula Garden in Burlingame is a total gem -- and the fact that it is strategically located just minutes from SFO makes it even more of a win. Whether you're picking up family from the airport or meeting clients for a business lunch, this place checks all the boxes: refined, flavorful, and spacious with a view that makes you forget you're so close to the city! Dim Sum & Cantonese Highlights They are very famous for their dim sum! And yes, it was outstanding. Everything tasted freshly made and well-executed, with that classic Cantonese balance of technique and flavor: We tried their Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings). Juicy, bouncy shrimp inside a thin, translucent wrapper -- these were absolute perfection and among the best I've had in the Bay. Their Egg Tarts is flaky, buttery, warm, and not overly sweet. The texture was perfect -- the kind you could easily eat three of without realizing it. Their Salted Egg Yolk Buns is soft and pillowy with a creamy, rich filling. Sweet, savory, and bursting in the best way. Their Durian Puffs is for the adventurous. My Mom loves durian, so we ordered it. It has crispy exterior with that creamy, aromatic durian flavor inside. We also ordered: 1. Their Roasted Duck: Fatty, juicy, and flavorful with crispy skin. A total standout. 2. Their Rice Noodles with Half Crab: Generous portion and layered flavors. The noodles were silky and soaked in all the crabby richness -- a beautiful dish to share. 3. Their Beef and Mushrooms: Juicy, beefy, what could go wrong anyway with their beef and mushroom? Perfection! 4. Broccoli with Fish Cakes: Light, clean, and perfectly stir-fried -- a nice complement to the heavier mains. We also found out they have a secret hotpot menu! It is not all-you-can-eat, but the quality and broths are excellent -- great for when you're craving something comforting and cozy. HL Peninsula is not just a casual dim sum spot -- it is really built for hosting. The restaurant has many private dining rooms, making it perfect for business meetings, banquets, or family-style celebrations. Service is smooth and professional, and the entire space feels polished but not stiff. Right next door is their sister restaurant, also under HL Peninsula with the same name LOL, which is often booked for large weddings and events -- I think it is more accessible if you're coming without a reservation. They also have a gorgeous rooftop that can be rented for weddings, Chinese tea ceremonies, or engagement parties -- it's spacious, scenic, and definitely worth checking out if you're planning a special occasion. We were also excited to hear that they're planning to open a new location in the East Bay soon -- can't wait to try it when it launches! In conclusion, HL Peninsula Garden offers classic Cantonese cooking with a refined touch, in a setting that's as versatile as it is beautiful. Whether you're craving dim sum with friends, entertaining business guests, or planning a celebration, this place delivers every time. The food is flavorful and comforting, the space is impressive, and the service is top-notch. Don't miss the roasted duck, egg tarts, and salted egg buns -- and if you can, grab a seat with a view. read more

Came for Sunday dim sum brunch and there was a bit of a wait since we came a little later but not too bad. The interior is really nice- pretty spacious with a lot of tables and a nice view of the ocean and SFO. Food was served really quickly after ordering. Our favorite is the beef chow fun and overall the dim sum is pretty good. Great place for sunday brunch with family or a big group. read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Steamed Shrimp Rice Roll - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

I enjoyed stopping by HL Peninsula Garden on our way back from SF to San Jose. It enjoys a favorable location next to SFO. The Pearl offers more high-end dishes and can have a longer wait time, so if you prefer classic tried-and-true dim sum staples with a shorter waiting period, come here! According to the website menu, the dishes offered at both are the same as well. All the dishes were piping hot and fresh! Interior is decorated similarly to other more high end Chinese dim sum restaurants. Lots of family gatherings at this spot. Service was quick, there is a 16% mandatory surcharge mentioned on the menu but the percentage is not that high and dim sum is very interactive/demanding so we did not have an issue with this. Steamed shrimp dumpling/xia jiao: so delicious, the shrimp portions here are massive! The seafood here is excellent quality and comes in great portions. Steamed Shanghai dumpling/xiaolongbao: So soupy and the skin is great. Not too delicate and not too thick/unenjoyable. Make sure to eat this the right way and try not to puncture the skin accidentally like I did on my first one! Salted egg yolk lava black buns: my personal favorite at this location. Right blend of salty and sweet and thick filling with fluffy bao. Steamed barbecue pork buns/chashao: HL Peninsula does a great job of bao, and they did not skimp on the pork filling. Good ratio of meat filling to bun. Shrimp rice noodle rolls/changfen: i loved how silky the changfen was and the soy sauce that we poured over added such a lovely nuanced seafood taste to the dish!! Mango piggy pudding: Least favorite part of our order by far. The agar agar powder/gelatinous agent was too strong and made for both an unpleasant taste and texture. The mango taste wasn't good and we all prefer a silkier pudding as opposed to one that is so firm. Skip this one. read more

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I think it's confusing enough to have two HL in the same plaza that's opened for dimsum. During dinner hours, Pearl is your regular family style cantonese cuisine, whereas Garden serves hotpot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What I learned today was that Garden is slightly smaller than Pearl.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Each has its own line, so you may want to just go for whichever seats you first, considering theyre both under the same restaurant group. While Pearl has a dimsum menu that's similar to the other HL Peninsula, Garden has a slightly different, in some ways smaller menu. Im assuming its smaller purely based on how many items I'd order, maybe this will change going forward. That famous purple rice noodle roll isnt on Garden's menu. Instead, their beef rice noodle rolls and fish rice noodle rolls were made with hotpot sliced beef and crunchy grass fish filets. It was a weird experience because my mouth still registered those as hotpot items, there isnt much added seasoning to change it to dimsum. Other than the filling being interesting in a way I wasnt expecting, their noodle rolls were great, its that style where its thin enough but maintains its chewy texture. Their dumplings are still decent, like ha gow and chives and shrimp. There was one thay sounded great but didnt execute well, like the black truffle shrimp. While there is a hint of truffle and you see the black specks in the filling, the skin was too loose, its just fallen apart too quickly to be enjoyed. At the end of the day, it makes sense why this one had a shorter wait than Pearl. read more

Food was decent... service was garbage. 2 tables down was a couple that seemed to be friends with the younger waiter (who was also our waiter...?) took forever to get use a single bowl of rice (we asked another waiter for a second time and got it). Our original waiter killed about 2-3 bottle of corona with his friend and then later brought out a plastic bag full of coronas and left it on the chair at said "friends" table. My MIL was not happy... 2 other waiters besides our original guy pretty much ended up being the ones we had to flag down for anything. read more

Total scam. We ordered a steamed fish, and the server told us it was Dongxing grouper priced at $70 per pound. What we were served was not Dongxing grouper at all. The total for the fish alone came to $191 before tax, which was shocking given what we actually received. We raised this concern with the restaurant, but they insisted it was the correct fish and that the price was justified. I am attaching a photo of a real Dongxing grouper for reference. Authentic Dongxing grouper is red, and it looks nothing like the fish we were served. This is extremely misleading and unacceptable. This establishment is a total scam and will be reported. read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

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The flavor of each item were outstanding! Large portions, more than enough to satisfy your appetite. I arrived during peak time and was lucky to have been seated fairly quick. Their service is to customers is spot on! I especially loved their location and their ambiance. The establishment is situated right near the water and the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), so you can watch the plane descend and land. I recommend this dim sum spot for their authenticity to their flavors and heritage. read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Chicken feet, steamed pork spare ribs. Fried taro pancakes, BBQ pork bun. - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

Manager refuse to take any criticism and will argue with you on yelp instead of spending time improving the menu items or training the staff. You have more one star reviews than 2-4 star reviews for a reason. read more

HL PENINSULA GARDEN at 1600 Old Bayshore Hwy in Burlingame is a beautiful property set by the bay shore waterfront where you can watch planes taking off or land! Plenty of parking. The interiors are airy, light, bright, golden and spacious. The service is expected to be high end dining and this spot was chosen to celebrate an octogenarian birthday! Location/Ambiance - two stars Food - one star Service - Not so much or maybe skip the private dining rooms We had lunch in the one of the private rooms to celebrate a birthday. The room was Small for a party of eight, and austere, but okay. The menu was extensive and promising, and it also offered hot pot. The food was fresh, tasty and bountiful. Ordered: * Spicy and non-spicy (chicken) hotpot - the spicy hotpot expected to be mild was way too spicy. The chicken (non-spicy) was great. Had confusion on which control handled a seat. Even staff was confused. Greens and proteins ordered, fish, chicken, beef balls, etc., came beautifully presented and bountiful. * Dim sum - Har gao, Sui Mai, Spinach/shrimp dumpling, Cheung fun (shrimp, char Sui, and cilantro), Chicken feet black bean sauce, Soy sauce chow Mein, Sticky rice in Lotus leaf, Pork/thousand year egg congee (jook), Gai lan, Don tat. Every dum sum ordered was exquisite, appetizing, and fulfilled the expectations of the menu. But you'd need to balance the quality of the food out with the service mishaps. Maybe it was the mixture of hotpot and regular menu that was a huge misstep. Once we ordered, the service by the staff was downright dismissive, awful and almost non-existent! Felt a bit abandoned inside the private room as each wait staff stealthily deposited what they came to bring. Just as quickly they'd scurry from the room as quickly as possible. With your hand in the air, with not enough time to get out your question or comment. They're gone. That was the trademark of the entire lunch. Had to ask for clean plates to be switched out for dirty plates, extra napkins, missing serving utensils for each dish, condiments, etc. Expecting to have maybe at least 1 wait staff dedicated for a private room, believe we experienced a rotating influx of at least 5 staff members, including the floor manager. None of the volume or stature in wait staff helped to make the meal smoother or less chaotic. Quality of Service was totally missing here. Zero. HL PENINSULA GARDEN BURLINGAME (HLPGB) is a beautiful setting with an extensive and delectable menu. The question is how the foregoing, beautiful surroundings and a great menu, fits in with a lack of experienced, quality floor manager and waitstaff. And that our dining in was for a special birthday celebration for an octogenarian! Enough said! I've seen and can totally believe the negative reviews here on the wedding banquets hosted here. Think twice about hosting private events here. Quite possibly, with the quality surroundings and tasty menu, all HLPG BURLINGAME can only handle is individual dining. Good luck! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great view of the bay with the large windows[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the set menu for a table was very good. The beef and lighted battered shrimp were made just crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside . The cold platter with jellyfish, octopus, bbq pork and tofu skin was just right . The fresh fish was perfect cooked just right and very flaky textured meat and nice oil/soy sauce mixture . Overall a great restaurant! read more

We got a variety of different dim sums here and they did not disappoint! Good quality and the food came in a timely manner, definitely would recommend visiting read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

The HL Peninsula empire just keeps growing and growing thanks to not one but two additional locations in the tony community of Burlingame, California. With a sparkling view of the bay and the multiple runways of the San Francisco International Airport, HL Peninsula Garden and its sister restaurant to its left HL Peninsula Pearl have taken over prime real estate on the waterfront along Old Bayshore Highway. Among all of the hotels that serve guests from the airport that are nearby, are two restaurants with distinctive exteriors that remind passersby of restaurants of the past. And why shouldn't they? The two neighboring spaces that the HL Peninsula team took over were once an Elephant Bar Restaurant and an El Torito Restaurant respectively. Now with some small slight improvements such as a paint job and new signage for their exterior and a relatively full remodel for their interior, we have not one but two new restaurants to choose from when locals and tourists alike are craving for some quality and authentic Cantonese cuisine, especially dim sum in the daytime. Nothing beats watching planes takeoff from the numerous runways at SFO while feasting on har gow and siu mai! What brought me and two other diners here was the fact that they were nice enough to pick me up from the recent trip at the nearby airport. Since it was still early in the day, I suggested we try one of the many places nearby that serve dim sum, and after they suggested their sister restaurant HL Peninsula in South San Francisco, I suggested that we head one exit south on Highway 101 to their sister restaurant HL Peninsula Pearl which is known for their dim sum afternoon dining. Unfortunately with it being around the holidays, many other people also were out enjoying themselves, and upon arrival there was an almost hour long wait for a table, and their own employee suggested that we head next door to HL Peninsula Garden as they said that there was no wait for the table and their dim sum menu was relatively the same. With that advice we headed next door and found the place relatively quiet with only a handful of tables filled with customers. Here, they proudly promote that they serve Chinese Hot Pot for dinner, but during the lunch hour it's all dim sum and traditional Cantonese dishes. Upon being sat with a view of the sparkling bay, their menu at HL Peninsula Garden for lunchtime is fairly simple with sections such as Steamer, Exquisite Seafood, Special Recommendation, Street Favorites, Rice Noodle Rolls, Roaster, Congee, Rice & Noodles, and Dessert. As per custom, you have to mark down the dishes that you want to order and bring them to your table. No more dim sum carts here! We decided to order Supreme Abalone Siu Mai from the Steamer section of their menu, Beef & Yellow Chive Rice Noodle Rolls from the Rice Noodle Roll section of their menu, and their A4 Wagyu Beef Fried Rice and Crispy Fish Skin Chow Fun with XO Sauce from their Rice & Noodle section of their menu. Four dishes for what we hoped was a quick lunch seemed appropriate. What was surprising was that our Chow Fun and Fried Rice entrées were delivered to our table first. Both were different from what we have tried in the past, as the main protein in the meal was rather unique with deep fried fish skin being the highlight of our Chow Fun entrée and the chopped Wagyu beef being the highlight of our Fried Rice entrée. The Fried Rice was the better of the two dishes as there was much more quantity to enjoy, and the flavor of curry throughout the entire dish added that extra umami. Of our two dim sum dishes, the elevated Siu Mai with its topping of Abalone was a really nice way to conclude our meal, and as the HL Peninsula team tends to showcase their rice noodles, no matter the filling, is always top-notch. Our total bill was $92.26 which included a pre-added in gratuity, of which one needs to truly review their bill in order to make sure that one is being charged for services rendered ahead of time, but they nicely do not add in an additional line for extra gratuity with your bill when you sign for it. I am so glad that the HL Peninsula team continues their growth in the Bay Area Cantonese dining scene, with these two locations, in addition to their wildly popular location in nearby South San Francisco, any additional location will only add to their growing orchards of restaurants if you will, and as an aspiring traveler, I for one am grateful that they are here and thriving. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Horrible place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No one was even at the counter upon walking in. A woman that has no smile came to give me a menu. Over priced, not quality food and VERY poor customer service. Food was brought to the table and never saw then again until time to pay. Food quality was bad. Maybe a 3 out of 10. They added a Forced automatic 18% "Service Charge". I was not served apart for giving me a plate of food. Why the forced gratuity? read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

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There are two locations and this one really hits the spot if you're looking for upscale Chinese food. We have eaten here in the general area and in one of the VIP rooms with kareoke. The menu has great selection and the staff are kind. My kids often are picky eaters and they both enjoy the fried rice and fried mushrooms. The lobster sashimi is on another level! We rented the VIP room for my brother in laws birthday and it was so much fun. Just make sure you place your food order asap because it will take time for them to make the large portions of food. Our favourtite was of course the lobster sashimi and they cook the head which comes out as baked lobster which was delicious as well. They have a limited wine selection but we opted for a procey one since we were celebrating. We haven't tried the hot pot yet and soon will do it next. read more

Dim Sum with a waterfront view! Although there aren't carts pushed around, HL Peninsula Garden has great service and quality dim sum with a lot of flavor that isn't too salty like other places. What makes this place different is that they not only serve dim sum, but you can also order kitchen entrees that are normally served during dinner, so there is a huge variety of dishes to choose from on the menu. There are also special dishes that change each day, so be sure to take a look at that Dish of the Day slip attached to the menu! Bonus! This place also has Hot Pot and private rooms with karaoke! Be sure to get some fresh air after your meal and take a stroll on the SF Bay Trail in the back or watch some planes fly by * Steamed Shanghai Dumplings * Steamed Shrimp Dumplings * Black Bean Sauce Spareribs * Steamed Bean Curd Sheet Rolls * Black Bean Sauce Chicken Feet * Salt & Pepper Prawns * Sauteed Clams w/ Basil * Chinese Tender Greens w/ Garlic * Sauteed Rice Noodles w/ Special Beef Sauce * Chinese Broccoli w/ Oyster Sauce * Beef & Yellow Chive Rice Noodle Rolls * Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls * Cilantro Rice Noodle Rolls * Roasted Crispy Pork Belly * House Roasted Squab read more

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This new location is great ! I love the vibes and the view of the ocean ! The dim sum are great and they have more seafood options. We will def coming back again ! read more

HL Peninsula Garden - Hot Pot Near Me - Burlingame, California

I have visited this restaurant twice. Some of the dishes featuring beef and pork had a taste that seemed to have a rotten and expired smell.

Everything was delicious. The presentation of food was on point as well as the taste! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view is unbeatable. WE can enjoy the view of the bay out the window.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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After being told by the HL Pearl next door of an one hour wait, we decided to try the dim sum here for about a 30~ minutes wait. Parking on a rainy Sunday was absolutely crazy. The dining environment here is relatively new and pleasant, service appeared to be chaotic, seating and ordering process can definitely use some improvement. Five of us ordered a some dim sum plus beef chow fun and stir-fried vegetables. Food was randomly delivered without a checklist unlike most of the other dim sum places. Some of the dishes came barely luke warm, quality of the dim sum was OK but not the best. We had to ask to find out if everything was delivered; they don't have a good system other than our verbal feedback based on our memory. Our total after a 15% tip was about $150 which was not too bad in today's environment but probably not a place we'd visit for Dim Sum any time soon. read more

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