Mother's Day weekend was so packed. Waited an hour and had to see at the bar ambiance. Food choices are still worth the wait. Service was prompt as usual. We still enjoyed the large menu selections. Great for family gatherings. read more

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I come frequently and everything unless you get here right when they open, the place is packed. They are located on the second floor. I really enjoy most of their dim sum and have also tried some of their premium dishes which were also delicious. Service here is wonderful especially compared to most other dim sum restaurants. They are fast, efficient, and don't pretend they didn't see you. The interior is nicely decorated and I've seen several special occasions held here such as weddings. This is one of my go to lunch spots. read more

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Koi Palace is honestly one of the best dim sum spots I've been to. The food here is consistently great--everything comes out fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving classic dim sum. From the dumplings to the buns, every dish felt well-made and satisfying. What really makes this place stand out, though is the energy. The service is lively and fast-paced, and the whole restaurant has that loud, busy, family-style vibe that makes the experience feel authentic and fun. It actually reminded me of being back at my mom's house--lots of food, lots of noise, and everyone enjoying themselves (LOL). Even when it's busy, the staff keeps things moving and makes sure you're taken care of, which I really appreciated. Best for: Family meals, group brunches, or anyone looking for a true dim sum experience. If you're in the area and want solid dim sum with great energy, this place is an easy 5 stars for me. read more

3.5-4 stars 5 stars for the variety of dim sum dish options - they have quite a large selection to choose from and most items come out hot and quick 4 stars for the quality -some items were only ok taste-wise (spareribs were a bit chewy vs fall off the bone and fried dough balls did not have enough filling) 3 stars for the price - quite pricey per dish 3 stars for the typical Asian restaurant cranky service -annoyed looks whenever we asked for anything like water, condiments, napkins, hot water refill for the teapot, etc. read more

Koi Palace - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

Quality food, pretty quick service! Lively/busy ambience, and cool lighting (they've added digital screen wrappings on the pillars). My favorites (and they make them well here!): Chicken feet 凤脚, Shrimp rice noodle roll 虾肠， There is also wait-list + reservations available on Yelp now, I don't remember seeing those in the past. read more

Good dim sum spot, but the wait is always super long. The food is good, but I wouldn't wait this long often--definitely more of a special occasion place to go with family or friends. It's not your typical dim sum experience; instead of carts, you order from a sheet of paper and they bring the dishes to your table. The vibe feels very authentic to an Asian restaurant, with quick service and minimal small talk. The XO sauce is amazing, but you can find good dim sum elsewhere without the crazy wait. read more

Koi Palace - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

Didn't accept the reservation through yelp. Fully booked without any intimation. The place is well lit. Would be a reasonable place for a party reservation. read more

Came here to catch up w her friend for her bday, definitely an upscale Chinese spot and the prices reflect that. + huge place with lots of seating and since we came on a weekday didn't need a res, seems good for big groups or lunch spot for coworkers + nice ambiance + food was good, we got har gow, fried rice and honey walnut prawns, overall feels pretty authentic + loved the free mango custard dessert - our service was a bit slow and it felt a bit unclear who our waiter was read more

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Back from Dubai and I'm craving dim sum. Yelp has Koi Palace as 3 stars however I choose to give them 4 due to great service and my party enjoyed all the food. I've been to the Daly City location but it's been years and since I was in the South Bay, why not? I'm pretty much good in ordering by looking at pictures then reading the description lol so yeah let's order it all! My favorite was the scallop dumplings and har gow which did not disappoint. This location is super clean and gets packed quick on a Sunday. Quick service and good food, what more can you ask for? read more

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Beautiful restaurant! Came in for Our first New Year meal which dim sum became a tradition for us on New Year's Day. Good thing we came early as it was pack soon after! Overall food dim sum was ok. They don't have my favorite dim sum dishes which most have(stuff eggplant). You order from dim sum menu and they bring it out to you. I still love the old traditional way when they would push cart filled with dim sum you can choose from. I guess good thing about this is you don't over order . Food came out nice and hot and taste is ok for me. read more

Our son and his fiancee picked this venue for their wedding banquet and they rented out the whole space which was lovely and intimate for about 200 guests. It's a good place to have your wedding banquet and I hadn't had some of these dishes they ordered for the banquet in ages, like shark fin's soup, roast suckling pig with crispy skin, lobster fruit salad (very unusual but tasty), sea cucumber with vegetable and abalone. The food was good and service was attentive. Although the ceiling isn't very high, the lion dance group we hired adjusted and did a great job. We enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere! read more

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good food and service. made reservation through google map/Yelp, and was seated quickly. A lot of choice of dim sum items, and waiter was reponsive. read more

Koi Palace gives off upscale fancy hotel restaurant vibes with its new updated interior and uniforms on the waiters. But it still encapsulates the bustling hectic family owned dim sum restaurant vibes. Food is nothing amazing but good dim sum. No longer does the carts and everything is ordered off a menu. Expect long waits especially at peak lunch time. read more

Koi Palace - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

Quality dim sum spot for sure. Thought we would come early reading the reviews on how long the wait could be. Arrived at 9:40 on a Sunday morning, the doors said they open at 9:45, although they didn't start seating people until just after 10AM. We were some of the first people when we got there and by the time we got seated, the line was out the door and the empty restaurant completely filled up. Decorated very nice inside, modern with plenty of windows and huge LED board and pylons inside. They don't have carts here, but you just order by circling on the menu and they have printed of specials of the day. Food came out quickly; tea was refilled just as fast. If you need something, you can just wave down one of the servers and they come right over. We got the usual suspects, siu mai, crystal shrimp dumplings, chicken feet, shrimp rice noodle rolls, sticky rice in lotus leaf, Chinese broccoli w/ oyster sauce, clams in black bean sauce and stir-fried rice roll w/ XO sauce. For the specials, honey baked BBQ pork bun, roast suckling pig and a cold pig trotter and duck wing dish. That suckling pig was $32, but so worth it. The meat was very tender; the fat just melted in your mouth and the skin was perfectly golden brown and crispy. Another standout was the cold pig trotter and duck wings. The trotter was tender and crunchy, a beautiful mix of textures. The duck wing skin was also crisp with well-seasoned meat. All the dishes were well executed, and you can taste the quality and craftmanship. Would happily come back for dim sum again. read more

I don't visit Koi Palace very often, but whenever I come to Northern California to visit friends, I make it a point to have dim sum here. Unfortunately, this visit was very disappointing due to the poor service. The manager and waiter did not respond to our requests and seemed to pay attention only to other tables. They spent a lot of time chatting with certain customers, who appeared to be regulars or people they knew personally. At one point, I asked for chopsticks, and the manager acknowledged my request but never brought them. It felt like our table was being ignored throughout the meal. Also, the food was not good as usual. The lack of attention and poor customer service made this a frustrating experience. read more

It's a bit on the pricier side for dim sum, but all of the dishes are pretty solid. It's become one of my favorite dim sum spots in the area. I've come for dim sum and for a wedding banquet and the food was consistently good! There's often a wait during peak hours (holidays, weekend mornings) but I think that just goes to show how good it is. I would recommend making a reservation to avoid the wait. read more

I order online thinking it be faster for pick up. In was wrong. They are really slow to make your food.

Best dimsum spot! Love going here, just gotta be down to wait a little but it's worth it! I love to get all the og dim sum stuff (shrimp rice rolls, siu mai, har gow, etc). So delicious! read more

The BEST value banquet hall for large parties in the Bay Area. I hosted a wedding banquet here for 100 people and the price, flexibility, and food were all top notch. Shoutout to Joe Xu for being the best restaurant manager!! We got Menu B which was $60 per person for 10 courses including pork, beef, duck, abalone, and custard buns. All the food came out hot and fresh for 10 tables and there was SO much food that everyone had leftovers. Joe was super responsive and accommodating to all our requests like chilling alcohol ahead of time and last minute headcount changes. No corkage fee was a big plus for us because we could get all our beverages at Costco. I highly recommend Koi Palace for all your banquet needs! read more

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Extremely good dim sum but terribly slow and rude staff. If you want good dim sum and don't care about the service or ambience then definitely go here. Just be aware that you are paying for the food only and not the experience as a whole. read more

How it works here - they give you a pencil and paper. Mark what you want. As simple as that. The specials came on the long receipt paper. Overall Food - decent. Good for the price Fried rice is a huge portion btw. Way too much to finish between two people. Service - mid. Waiters are not attentive to your table bc they're so busy, you'll have to flag them down for sure. The bussers are on top of it though and will actively refill water and clear your tables. read more

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I used to frequent this place years ago when it used to be ABC/ Mayflower and I still come to this place every time I dare to deal with the wait or the parking. :) Stopped by here for a family dinner and was sure to make reservations beforehand to make it easier. Place is beautifully decorated and the service is fast and friendly. I love the variety of dishes they have and that they are always well seasoned compared to most places that are always too salty. One of my favorite dishes is the beef steak with mushroom saute. It comes with a very nice rich black bean sauce and the perfect textured, mushrooms and green beans. Though the menu is quite extensive, there's probably something for everyone on here but do know it is a little pricier but the quality is top notch. Would recommend for banquets or a special gathering. read more

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wish there were a zero-star option for this place. With an automatic 18% service charge, they still have the nerve to ask for extra tips. The service and attitudes of the waiters and bus staff are completely unacceptable. You have to wait for them to come to you for everything, and when you try to get their attention, they pretend not to hear or see you. Even basic things like tea or extra napkins have to be requested repeatedly. The most ridiculous part was being overcharged on the bill. When I pointed it out, the waiter took it back and fixed it without a single word or apology. read more

We had a party of 20 on 5/3/2026. Food was good. Service was super RUDE. I asked if we could order more food. The man snapped "No! I told you guys no more. I already asked if you have more order someone at this table said no ". Then he walked a way. Unheard of!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We paid almost $1000 for our meal. He acted as if we did something wrong .... Food may be good but I will not tolerate rudeness. read more

Have a large party? Look at all further koi Palace is where you need to go. I often host large groups between 10 to 15 people and this place can easily accommodate. If your party is bigger than 13 or so there's a possibility that you can sit in the private room but you have to typically get a reservation. Anyhow , my friend group and I we come here for birthdays Lunar New Year Chinese New Year but also for our holiday parties. We're able to order a variety and large amount of food in a dim sum Style but yet family style and get plenty of variety and lots of things to eat. Some are favorites include the xlb, the lava buns, the chicken feet, among the crispy chow mein to many other dishes. The food comes hot and ready and relatively quickly as this restaurant gets very busy. If you really want to come here you better come here at least 20 minutes early for parking but also be standing at the podium if you want to see your large group. read more

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（后面有中文）As a person who has visited Guangdong at least 10 times per year, and visit Hong Kong at least 5 time per year in the past 30 years, I must say this restaurant is producing garbage food. None of their food is authentic, and with bad processing. The taste was just salty and oily, it is so against the cooking way of Cantonese cuisine because the authentic Cantonese Cuisine will focus on the combination of flavors from meat, seafood and vegetables with seasonings herbs and spices. They know nothing about flavor and taste. The tableware was very dirty and sticky with oil. The restroom was so smelly, I almost threw up in there. One of the waiter was ok, others are very lazy. 作为一个在过去30年每年出差至少10次和至少5次香港的食客，我负责任地讲这是一家非常不负责任的餐厅。不但食物不正宗，而且不用心制作，色香味都不具备。餐具油腻，厕所恶臭，我差一点吐出来以为服务员的工作尚可，其他的都非常的慵懒。 read more

Koi Palace - 粥咸，金针菇牛肉的蘸料没有味道，于是我们自创把两者混在一起，算是对付吃完了没浪费 - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Have been here numerous times for dim sum and dinner, and just realized that I have never written a review. The restaurant is spacious and nicely decorated. Service is average, typically for a Cantonese restaurant. They have a large selection of dim sum and food is very good in general. The BBQ meats are also excellent. Came here with a few friends for dim sum recently and was able to try a variety of items. Shrimp dumplings were very tasty, the skin was not too thick. Their rice rolls had a very nice texture. And my favorite was the Hand Roast Suckling Pig with really crunchy skin. Their dim sum quality and selection is probably the best in the Bay Area. read more

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Solid classic dim sum place; what you envision going out with your family to meet your parents' friends and not make eye contact with their kids. Some brief notes: 流沙包 and the har gow are okay, as is the abalone hor fun. The noodles themselves are fine but the abalone is small. That said, the gai lan is stir-fried well to keep a its beautiful greenery. 鳳爪--soft, chewy, meat comes off easily. 咖啡排骨--very good. crispy. Good coffee flavor, and I would come back for this. I just wish that the sauce might be poured over the top after plating; this ensures that it's distributed better. 空心菜 executed well. Pity about the grey broth, but I prioritize flavor over appearance, and I've always like the hollow stem texture. 山竹牛肉球--good texture. Bouncy. Always a dim sum favorite. The 腸粉 in general have good rice texture; it's has a bit of a bite and isn't soggy. I like the default (youtiao keeps crispiness and adds contrast). Pork 粥 forgettable, but does the job. Sometimes, that's all that's needed. read more

Tried Koi Palace (Milpitas) a few times and even their boujee location in Cupertino. Both are really good but if you don't care too much about the fancy items then this location is still very much satisfying. This location can get really packed so the safest bet is getting there right when they open. They have online reservations through Yelp but the morning of might not be available and only during the evening. If you plan eating early then it's best to go when they open. The line starts to form even before they open. Shrimp Rice Rolls - good texture and taste. Har Gow - I would say the same regarding taste and texture. dough is nice and chewy. Sampan Style Crispy Har Gow - deep friend har gow? How interesting and good! Had these the very first visit and would order again. Shui Mai - good. always a must order. Pork Dumplings in Chili Sauce - I didn't care too much for these here. Peking Style Steam Chive Pork Dumpling - one of my favorites on the menu! I could order a few rounds of just this. Rainbow Sampler Shanghai Dumplings - these are a must order every single time. I thought regular XLB were it (they still can be!) but to try different flavors for each soup dumpling is fun and delicious. It comes with 6 different flavors and ALL very good but my absolute favorite is their squid ink black truffle. Con - the carrot they place under the dumpling. I understand why (so the soup dumplings do not stick to the spoon) but it does have a carrot after taste. The spoon gives it a nice aesthetic and convenient for the soup inside but it's extremely hot to pick up. The dumpling itself could be cooled down enough to eat but the spoon is still so hot. This is such a great place to get your dim sum fix because they have so many options. Including some unique items can't find anywhere else. Aside from dim sum they have a large selection of specialty items/dishes and some are not even on the menu. Tons to choose from! Love this spot! read more

Koi Palace - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

Brought my family for the first time. Service was absolutely terrible! Ambiance weak / chaotic / over priced Will not be coming back! read more

Delicious fares, good decor, attentive services. Yes, it is a dim sum place. For that, it is loud and busty. This place has also shown a bit age in worn carpet and bathroom facilities. If we overlook those, it remains the top choice for lunch dim sum for me. Decor is elegant, catering more to Chinese. The tea was served in two stages: a steeping pot and nice porcelain tea pot sitting on top of a warming tea candle base. That's really nice. (The tea itself was ordinary.) The Durian puffs were excellent (for those into Durian). They were a whole piece of Durian wrapped in a thin crispy pastry dough. Warmed to perfection! That's what earned this place the 5th star! Then the Gui Fei Clam Sauce Vermicelli" 貴妃蚌煎米粉 was simply superb. The vermicelli was fried crispy and the filling was flavorful, rich, and tender. Oh, that's the 2nd reason for the 5th star. The rest of the dim sum dishes were good, but less extraordinary. The creative Sesame Egg Tart were not that impressive as the sesame aroma was weak and overpowered by eggs. Also they were not bad, I wouldn't venture into that. read more

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Overall (5/5): Koi Palace is a top-tier spot for dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, offering an elevated dining experience with great food quality. While the prices may be slightly higher than your average dim sum place, the space is well kept/designed and the food is great. Ambiance (5/5): The restaurant looks pretty ritzy with traditional Chinese elements. The seating arrangement is spacious and perfect for large family gatherings or just a night out for 2. Service (5/5): The staff is attentive and efficient, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable dining experience even during peak hours. They're quick to refill tea, take orders, and deliver dishes. I've yet to have any issues with service, however if you go during the morning while it's very very busy just expect the need to flag someone down. Food (5/5): BBQ Pork (5/5): The char siu is caramelized, with a sweet and savory glaze that's both rich and balanced. The meat is tender and juicy, with a healthy amount of fat. A bit salty though so I'd pair it with some rice or something. Fried Rice (5/5): Their fried rice is a comforting classic done right. Cook on the grain is consistent. The mix-ins--whether shrimp, BBQ pork, or vegetables--are always fresh and well-portioned, making it a good dish to share. Xiao Long Bao (3/5): The dumpling could use some improvement with broth portions and I prefer a stronger black vinegar. Flavor wise they are just fine but not typically how I enjoy my XLB. Shumai (5/5): The Shumai here are plump and nicely portioned. They're also great, and love that they offer very spicy mustard to enjoy it with. Har Gow (4/5): Koi Palace's Har Gow is pretty standard and not anything amazing, but a dimsum must have. They do the classic well so no complaints. read more

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It's rare that I eat and not take photos. I was hungry which explains the latter. I used to rave about this restaurant prior to my Yelp days. I don't know what happened but I'm not impressed with their Peking duck and Roast pork royale. Service was adequate on a Saturday late lunch (~2pm). Our party of 6 was seated immediately and they even asked us if we wanted a larger table. This used to be the fancy Chinese restaurant that you proudly take your out of town guests. For this area, it's between Koi, Mayflower or H&L Peninsula. Here's my quick breakdown. My apologies for no photos this time. + Service is lightning fast on this day. They even gave us 2 pots of tea, and my water refilled timely. Their kitchen closes at 3pm but we didn't feel rushed. (5 stars) + Ambiance is not as fancy as H&L but spacious tables and seating arrangements make it a good place to chat with out of town guests. (4 stars) + Dim sum here is on the pricey side but the picture menu is helpful and everything dim sum related is great except... (3.5 stars) - Shanghai dumplings' skin were too thick and barely any soup and meat because of it. (2.5 stars) - Peking duck this time was disappointing lacking flavor around the skin and a little fatty instead of the usual crisp. (2 stars) - Pork royale is their version of roast pork that you see hanging at Chinese bbq places. Here it is on the leaner side which I normally don't mind but it also lacked flavor and the pork meat had an off-sour taste. I didn't get sick so maybe it's just their way of preparing it. (2 stars) - Vegetable dish the wifey ordered had this watery/creamy soup around it and some fancy bean that I did not enjoy. (1 star) I may just come back solely for their dim sum. I also wonder if we ordered wrongly. I've had nice meals here before so it could be just a bad day. read more

I had such a great experience at Koi Palace in Milpitas thanks to Wei! I went around 10:30 a.m. with my husband and my two small kids (ages 6 and 1) and from the moment I was seated, he made me feel comfortable asking any questions I had. Since I have two small kids he brought me plastic utensils without me asking for them yet (he read my mind because I was going to ask for plastic utensils) so my kids can eat without feeling uncomfortable using chop sticks. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and quick with everything we needed. His excellent customer service truly made our visit enjoyable, and because of him, I'll definitely be coming back to Koi Palace. Thank you, Wei, for making our experience such a positive one! read more

I have been here since I was a kid, and every single time, even though the wait is long, I would say this restaurant is worth it because of the good quality food! read more

Koi Palace - 204. Shanghai Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

Koi Palace is one of my favorite South Bay dim sum spots. They get really busy on the weekends so be get there early. They are a bit pricey, so you're gonna spend about $45ish per person. And I believe the gratuity was included. About 2-3 items per person should do it. I recommend getting porridge and fried shrimp balls. read more

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This place was SO bad I dont even want to give it one star. I wish i could give it ZERO. Right off the bat, the waiting area was very unpleasant. Everyone was getting pushed and shoved around by workers aswell as other customers. It was very packed together with limited areas to wait. Honestly, i wouldnt even care if the customers were shoving, but the workers? Are you kidding me?? My family and I arrived around 11, and they told us that the wait would be 15-20 minutes. After waiting 30 minutes, they kept on extending our wait time by 20 minutes. After over an HOUR and a half of waiting, we STILL WERENT SAT!!!! Keep in mind, groups of 11-12 that arrived after us were being seated before us which is outrageous! This seems discriminatory as we not only were we getting stared at a lot for being people of color, but it was clear that they were prioritizing asian people over us. After waiting an hour and a half, my family and I just decided to leave hungry and disappointed. Service was terrible, environment was terrible, and the place smelt disgusting too. RACIST and RUDE workers. Rude customers and pedos in and around the restaurant. Old men staring and me and my sister. This is TERRIBLE business for mediocre food. Find somewhere better to eat and save yourself. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Koi Palace is a large Chinese restaurant known for its wide dim sum selection. I have visited the restaurant about thrice in the last two years and it has been an okay experience overall. PARKING Although there's a private lot, there are not enough parking spaces in the plaza to accommodate all the businesses. If you're lucky and patient, you might find one during the weekend. ATMOSPHERE The restaurant tends to be moderately noisy due to its size and popularity, especially during the weekends when it's busy. SERVICE I appreciate the prompt and attentive service at Koi Palace. The staff really hustles, especially during peak times. DIM SUM While Koi Palace offers a good variety of dim sum, I've found the quality to be inconsistent. Some dishes are enjoyable, but others are not up to par. Compared to other places in the Bay Area, the dim sum here is mediocre at best. read more

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Bustling on a Sunday afternoon. Good reservation management. Seated after a short wait food came quickly after ordering. We ordered many dishes and food came in promptly and almost as we needed it each course. Every dish was hot and fresh and very tasty. We were able to eat our full. Lots of diners in a beautiful dining room. We were excited anticipating each dish as it came out. read more

Koi Palace - Chicken feet - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California

Really good services. I would recommend doing reservations before coming so you can get a better table but lucky we got a table when we came. Forgot to take pictures of the food but definitely get the suckling pig. Really like the crab and fish maw soup and the clams were fresh. Got complimentary custard dumplings at the end of the meal was so good. read more

Koi Palace - Dim Sum Near Me - Milpitas, California