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    Ming Dynasty

    3.7 (687 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Honey walnut shrimp
    Nancy F.

    Came here on CNY and was the second in the door, so no reservation or wait. Service was good, even when busy the staff shared tables and were pretty attentive. Not all of them speak English, but they'll grab an English speaker for you if you need. Love that this place has the dim sum carts coming around, and you can also order from the regular menu. So there is a big variety and a lot to choose from. Got all the regular dim sum things like shrimp dumpling, pork dumpling, rice in banana leaf, shrimp in rice noodle, fried turnip cake, chicken feet, pork ribs in black bean sauce, scallop dumpling, chive dumpling. The carts are stacked so high, so some items aren't as hot as I would prefer. Also ordered lobster noodles, clams in black bean sauce, honey walnut shrimp.

    ansmas

    One of the best dim sum in my life!! I visited many countries in my life, I ate in many dim sum but this is one of the best.I arrived in Sacramento about one month ago and I ate here already three times....

    Deep Fried Shrimp Ball ($6.25)
    Elena N.

    Date: Monday, December 1st, 2025 Time: around 4:45pm Party of: 2 Meal: Late Lunch / Early Dinner *Steamed Piggy Bun ($5.55) *Siu Mai ($6.25) *Chicken Feet ($5.55) *Garlic Spare Ribs ($5.55) *Pork Tofu Skin Rolls ($4.25) *Shrimp Dumpling ($6.25) *Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll ($6.25) *Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice ($6.25) *Deep Fried Pork Dumpling ($4.25) *Deep Fried Shrimp Ball ($6.25) *Pot Stickers ($5.55) *Peking Style Cucumber Salad ($7.95) *Jelly Fish Salad ($8.95) *Empress Chicken ($7.85) The hubby suggested grabbing dim sum on the way back to SF from Tahoe. He actually looked into places and suggested Ming since they do all day dim sum. It wasn't very busy when we got here so they seated us right away. We had actually ordered more items, but I believe they were out of two of them. I think it was the eggplant and something else. At the end of the meal, we realized we still hadn't received the tripe we ordered. Turns out they never put it in. They offered to punch it in right then, but we were full, so we declined. I really did want that ngau pak yip as not a lot of places have it any more. Maybe I should have brought it home. I enjoyed all the dim sum dishes. It had been a while since I went to yum cha, so it was nice what I consider a staple. My fam used to go out for dim sum every Sunday growing up. If memory serves, I found the cucumber salad a little heavy on the maggi. I didn't finish it, so when I ate it again, I added vinegar and chili oil to hide it a bit. The jellyfish didn't taste like much. Remedied that at home with some sesame, vinegar, chili oil, and green onion. The piggy baos were so cute. I couldn't resist. Glad I stopped by. Nice finding an all day dim sum spot on the way home. REVIEW #3929

    Bacon fried rice
    May W.

    I had high hopes for Ming Dynsasty, but the food was just ok. We ordered the Chinese New Year menu that feeds 8-10 people. Large portions, which is a plus. We had the following: - jellyfish, seaweed salad, cha siu - I think it's hard to mess this fish up and it was vey good - steamed fish - pretty good and came with 2 fish - bacon? Fried rice - this was the weirdest fried rice dish I've ever had and wasn't very good - lobster - it came with two tails and it was just okay - dried oyster wi try veggies - just ok - empress chicken - I don't actually like this cold yellow chicken, but the ginger garlic sauce was very good - Choy with mushrooms - a bit salty and the vegetables were huge and hard to eat - chicken and cuttlefish with vegetables - just ok - dessert was just oranges We also added pea sprouts and Gai Lan. The pea sprouts were very good. Small parking lot off of broadway and restaurant is pretty large.

    Bill
    一男

    Ming Dynasty is good for the food. However, the overall dining experience is held back by mediocre service and some frustrating surprises when the check arrives. ​Their kitchen staff clearly knows what they are doing. We ordered two of their standout offerings: 1. ​Rib Steak with Mixed Mushrooms: This was exceptionally executed. The steak was tender, perfectly cooked, and the rich flavor of the mixed mushrooms complemented the meat beautifully. ​2. The "One Live Fish, Two Dishes" Approach: We selected a live black cod ($20/lb) and had the kitchen prepare it two ways. This is where the culinary team shines--both preparations were fresh, expertly seasoned, and utilized the fish to its absolute potential. ​The interior design is simple and functional--nothing flashy, but perfectly fine for a casual meal or a family gathering. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, as the dedicated free parking lot is quite limited, so you may need to hunt for a spot during peak hours. ​The Drawbacks are Service, Restrooms, and Hidden Fees! While the food hits the mark, the rest of the experience is hit-and-miss. The service lacks consistency. Staff can be attentive one moment and completely absent the next. A major downside was the state of the restroom, which was noticeably stinky and poorly maintained. The most frustrating part of the night came at the end. Despite agreeing on the $20 per pound price for the live black cod to be made into two dishes, the final bill included two completely unmentioned, mystery fees: one for $5 and another for $3. While the amount isn't massive, the lack of transparency regarding upcharges for the two-dish preparation is incredibly unprofessional.

    Seafood soup
    Aileen J.

    We spent the weekend in Sacramento for a family event that included Saturday night dinner here. For dinner, we started with pork belly served with hoisin sauce. This was followed by a seafood soup, honey walnut shrimp, assorted mushrooms/vegetable medley, steamed whole fish, crispy fried chicken, and lobster. Excellent dishes. The orange wedges at the end were the perfect dessert. Eleven of us returned at 10am on Sunday for the dim sum. I selected pu erh tea among the several choices. We feasted on har gow, siu mai, lotus leaf sticky rice, black bean spareribs, wonton soup, shrimp rice noodle rolls, tofu skin shrimp rolls, steamed egg custard buns, baked BBQ pork buns, steamed BBQ pork buns, deep fried pork dumplings, deep fried stuffed taro puffs, and egg tarts. Both meals were exceptional. Saturday night parking was a bit tight, but no problem first thing Sunday morning.

    Mary N.

    After all these years, this place still consistently delivers good quality food. You can order dim sum anytime (even at night). I like that they are on DoorDash for those lazy evenings. Their Peking duck is pretty decent for $24.99 on DoorDash. Their Sui Mai is nice and juicy. This is my comfort food spot.

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    Michael S.

    Ming Dynasty was decent at best, not the superb dim sum experience that we enjoy so much unfortunately. Barely any carts rolled by, food was good but not super tasty to the point of food exhaustion and belly filling, and selection wasn't as vast compared to other great dim sum spots. Service was as expected (fast) but hardly anyone spoke English so it was tough to communicate and ambiance was welcoming but didn't feel like a typical Chinese dining experience with lively spirits and busy happiness. Beef noodle, my favorite, was subpar here and did NOT satisfy - this was a big let down. Not bad for a quick bite, but for a full on dim sum experience to achieve food coma - move past Go and just keep trucking along.

    Xiao Long Baos, Shanghai Soup Dumplings (L) ~ $5.95
    Jean S.

    Ming Dynasty is a good place for dim sum in Sacramento. I've dined here many times and most of the experiences have been good. At this dim sum restaurant, they push the dim sum carts from table to table so you can order straight from the cart, or you can also order from your server off the menu. They don't provide the dim sum menu at the table so you have to get it from the counter if you want one. The pork siu mai was pretty good. I also liked their ha gao, shrimp noodle roll, deep fried pork puff, deep fried taro puff, soy sauce tofu, empress chicken, garlic spare ribs, turnip cake, and green tea mochi balls with black sesame. Their XLBs were just okay. The soy sauce chow mein was a miss last time we dined there. It seemed like it was just reheated and not hot. The steamed buns with egg custard inside were so so, but kids liked the ones shaped like piggies. The tea selection was good. On my last visit, they charged us an extra tea fee and charge an L dish that was M in the menu. All small things, but still things to keep an eye out for. With few dim sum restaurants in Sac, Ming Dynasty is one of the better choices right now.

    Dim Sum
    Justin S.

    I've been coming to this dim sum place the past couple of years and this is a staple. Not only the price is reasonable, but the service is great as well. My recent visit was perfect, all the items was fresh and hot, and one aspect that stood out was that the person doing the cards also mention the items in English, which helps for those people who don't speak Chinese. Overall would highly recommend this place. Just writing this review makes me hungry. Also no need to worry about the wait, on the last 3 times I've been here I've had never had to wait for a table!

    Jaina T.

    Love Ming dynasty been coming here for years. Michelin star recognized restaurant but the staff is very friendly and it's homey. You don't have to dress up super nice just casual and they have dim sum carts in the morning till afternoon, after that dim sum is available to order from the menu. I usually get the jasmine tea kettle it's 1.50/person and super good, I also love the shrimp rice noodle rolls and the soup dumplings!! Pretty budget friendly if you order from the dim sum menu, and the parking is decent.

    Lobster special (salt & pepper)
    Josiah H.

    Dined at Ming Dynasty for the second time; both of which were for Chinese New Years and had a good experience each time. Many places can have could food, but the interaction with staff can make or break the experience. And either make you want to come back or never come back again. Both of my times here the staff were very friendly, and made you feel like both they wanted to be there and wanted you as a customer there. That hasn't been my experience unfortunately at some other Chinese buffets in the area. Once our whole party arrived we looked over the menu briefly, and ordered the following: Our courses: Egg flower soup Sweet & Sour Pork Lobster special Oyster fried rice Asian broccoli Lettuce wraps Fried fish Everything came out really well amd I enjoyed all of the food. My favorite who have to be the crispy salt & pepper Lobster. The batter was nice and crispy and was also perfectly seasoned. But overall I really enjoyed every dish we ordered. Overall: Friendly staff, good environment and great food.

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    Carly C.

    The Chinese food was great. The beef chow mein and the my-shu tasted flavorful and very filling. The portion sizes were worth the price. The honey walnut shrimp however wasn't great, I would not recommended that. It's has a creamy like mayonnaise sauce on it that wasn't horrible but I wouldn't get it again. The dish also didn't come as much as I anticipated. This isn't a must try Chinese restaurant, but I would order here again.

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    Ask the Community - Ming Dynasty

    What time do they stop serving dim sum?

    They have dim sum all day

    Do they have Peking duck?

    If you read the online menu, you'll see that they have Peking Duck for $24.99.

    Is there a buffet too?

    No, they don't.

    Is dim sum only in the morning? Came here at 5pm and no dim sum

    Yes, dim sum is only in the morning through lunch hour. They do not serve dim sum for dinner.

    Are the dim sum served from carts on weekdays too?

    Yes, everything is fresh & delicious

    Are dim sum carts rolling again on the weekends?

    Yes for lunch till 2:30

    Do you host private parties at your restaurant?

    They have all kinds of wedding receptions and large parties.

    Are there many non-pork options for dim sum and do the servers know which they are? Friends will be taking us to Ming Dynasty for dim sum.

    They have some non pork options but you have to make sure to say no pork, but some items are premade with pork

    Are they open on Christmas? What hours?

    I'm sure they'll be open because Chinese restaurants are very busy during major holidays especially for dimsum

    The yelp page says, the have vegan options... what are the vegan (no meat, no egg, no fish sauce, no gelatin, etc.) options?

    I would say the tea and greens and tofu are probably the only vegan options here. They are probably very limited.

    Can I get Dim Sum any day of the week for lunch?

    Yes. Any day of week for both lunch and dinner, but the selection is more limited than on weekends.

    Do they also service steamed items (dim sums) in the evening?

    Yes they do, they have another menu so let them know you want dim sum. Some they might run out of but be sure to call in! I went 4-5pm and there was still dim sum left.

    Do to serve Dim Sum on Saturday?

    Yes, they have Dim Sum everyday!

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    New Hong Kong Wok

    New Hong Kong Wok

    3.5
    (560 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Stopping by one of my go to restaurants when in the neighborhood. Unfortunately the one item I…read morewanted, they sold out. I always come here for the curry beef stew chow fun but they sold out of fun, so rice it is. I must've come at the right time because the restaurant was just clearing out of the early diners, the restaurant was packed. How fortunate for coming by after the huge dinner rush, but that didn't last, the later came right after me, The rice was acceptable but definitely not as good as fun if they didn't run out.

    Absolutely garbage..... Am I allowed to say that? I grew up eating at New Hong Kong Wok and it used…read moreto be a family favorite for years where we ate lunch multiple times a week or have dinner every weekend. Its been so bad the past decade that we decided to give it another chance. Different management, different chefs, different everything basically. The fried flounder was so fried that I could not separate the bones, not only that, you could barely get any meat out of it. Our table had nine people and they only provided 6 buns with our peking duck. I thought they didn't have enough steamer space and was going to bring more but nope. The shrimp in their salted egg pumpkin and shrimp dishes was overcooked and their deep fried pig intestines were extremely stinky. Their portion sizes downsized like crazy and it's so bad that we didn't even finish any of the dishes. The best dish was a stir fry cauliflower dish that I could make at home. It was supposed to come with pork, but I only saw itty bitty pieces of meat. The service was also super bad and slow. I was eating their fried rice and bit on a piece of broken yellow plastic with multiple sharp points. Prior to that, I was feeding my toddler the rice so THANKFULLY it didn't go to him. When we told the server, which was an older lady with glasses and bangs, she's like oh... then she took it to the kitchen and pretended that nothing had ever happened when she came back out. Shes been there for years, and I remember seeing her when we were regulars. I wasn't expecting anything, except for some accountability. I used to love this place so it's pretty sad to see how much it went downhill.... This business needs to be scrapped. The current 3 stars is giving them too much credit and it must have been due to when they used to be good, in the past.

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    Taste of Original

    Taste of Original

    4.1
    (234 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    The food here is soooooo good!! I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time and we…read morefinally came here for dinner. Everything we ordered was very flavorful! The service was quick and efficient. The place was modern and clean. We would definitely come back again.

    The seafood chow mien had lots of shrimp and squid. It wasn't oily and had good flavor. The shrimp…read moreand squid were cooked perfectly as they were not over cooked and the squid was very tender. The wonton soup had a lot of wonton that were filled with meat and were yummy. There was also an adequate amount of vegetables in the soup. The broth was clear and flavorful. The honey garlic spareribs were sweet and scrumptious. There were even fried whole cloves of garlic which complimented the spareribs well. The batter on the spareribs was not too thick and was crispy even though it was coated with sauce. Service was adequate as the workers refilled water and offered a plastic cup for my child. I noticed there was an emergency exit, however there were chairs blocking the door and the door was locked shut with a metal bar going across. The illuminated exit sign above the door was misleading as this door would not be suitable as an emergency exit. If there were an emergency it would be hazardous for everyone in the restaurant to leave through the front door in a chaotic scramble that would result in additional injuries/death.

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    Dry-style beef chow fun $14.95
    Dry-style beef chow fun $14.95
    Shrimp & chive rice noodle rolls $8.95

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    Lucky Jade

    Lucky Jade

    4.0
    (137 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Food was awesome! Would definitely recommend if you are in South Land Park. The portions are great,…read moreservice was quick, and good quality overall. Only complaint was that the fortune cookies were completely stale and some didn't even have fortunes inside.

    Adj: dependably and predictably ok Chinese food…read more We've been coming here for Chinese meals both sit down and take out from when they used to be Holiday Villa. That was decades ago. About 10 or so years ago, they changed ownership or rather they went through what seems like several changes and then they became Lucky Jade which is kind of a chain but not exactly. I recall at one time, the workers wear shirts that look kind of like uniforms with another store's name on the back with address and phone numbers, so apparently Lucky Jade is owned by people who also own a few other Chinese restaurants but not by the same exact name. In any case, Chinese food can be pretty formulaic, so it's not really that hard to have consistency as long as the cooks know how to make common standard dishes, the taste generally would not be too different. This is true for Lucky Jade. We had take out recently and got a chow fun, a chow mein, and a broccoli beef. The first was quite tasty, on the oily side but I've not found any place able to make it not too oily and still yummy so it's necessary for this dish. Then there's the chow mein, this one was not good. Kind of non descript and the oil tasted oil (reused). Not too greasy which is my biggest complaint of chow mein from elsewhere like New Lai Wah, but again, this did not taste fresh. Finally, the broccoli beef was overcooked. Broccoli was not quite mushy but almost, still a little bit of crunch but you can see they were turning yellow. And the beef was so chemically tenderized (hopefully only with baking soda and not worse) bc it was also almost mushy. Wasn't cheap either, but on par with other Chinese restaurants around here for take out. I think I'll just tell my in laws they can just order from Bel Air Hot Chinese food deli on Florin Rd which is in the same plaza and they'd pay less and the food would actually taste better with fresher oil (probably not reused) and better quality beef that doesn't need to be tenderized to a questionable quality. Overall, not too good.

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    1/2 crispy fried chicken
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