It bothers me that I like this place so much…read more Mainly because the cost of dim sum at some restaurants is ridiculous. The fact that Hang Ah charges $8.45 for an order of har gaw or shu mai today when just a few years ago this dish was half the price at most dim sum spots puts a money chill in my very bones. But the fact is that their flavors are on point brings me back in the future. I had one of the best turnip cake dim sum I have ever tasted. Crispy fried with some great flavor through and through. I would order this dish every time I visit in the future. But I would also request that they sear it on both sides for optimum tastiness. The har gaw and fried squid were also full of flavor. I do think that in the future I would request the squid extra crispy as it was a bit undercooked and limp when it should be crispy af. :-) The spot is typical of Chinese restaurants in terms of ambiance and service. All in line with my expectation. My only complaint is paying near $50 for 2 orders of dim sum and one entree. I hate 2026 prices.

MAR2026 Still a mixed bag but some good and some that still…read moremissed. We got food delivery on a craving, and I had never had the restaurant side of things for their food. We had gotten chicken chow mein, mongolian beef, eggplant and tofu clay pot, sauteed string beans, pea shoots, turnip cake, and egg custard buns. The mongolian beef had pretty good flavor tho it tasted different from the norm. Different brown sauce of sorts. Still cooked well though since it worked in this case. The string beans and the eggplant/tofu clay pot were cooked well. I liked the flavors on them tho the clay pot needed stronger flavors. Usually for clay pots it would sit in the sauce and be practically enveloped in it. That and the chicken chow mein were both a bit bland unfortunately. The pea shoots had pretty good flavor and garlic but were a tad undercooked; hard to chew through. Turnip cake were decent, custard buns were still on the cold side. A quick trip to the microwave did wonders for the buns. Decent for the area but still hard to meet some of the marks for us.

We ordered one express meal, beef chow fun, and some dim sum to go. Everything was delicious, and…read morethe service was great! We also got the Hong Kong-style milk tea over ice, which was the perfect drink to go with our meal. I really love this restaurant and definitely want to come back to dine in next time! I love the overall look of the restaurant.

just ok food. charges for rice…read more got noodle and fried rice. sadly there's no wok flaming flavor to either dishes that i am expecting for cantonese stir fries.

Lily Kai is a really nice Chinese Restaurant in Petaluma's Adobe Creek Center. The high Yelp…read morerating is correct for a dine-in experience. Located on Lakeville Highway, just east of Hwy 101, it would make a good place to stop for a nice lunch or dinner. I was there on a warm Saturday, at around 11:30 am. The dining room has a contemporary asian decor. The AC kept the air cool and comfortable. There's several 2,4, and 6 seat tables. Just before lunchtime, the place was 1/3 full with customers. I was seated along the wall. I was offered a menu, and choice of hot tea or ice water. I asked for chopsticks, because the place setting had a fork. I ordered the Mongolian Beef lunch plate w/ fried rice. Also, I asked for an order of (Lightly Breaded) Fried Prawns. Service was excellent. My waiter was very attentive, and served my food as soon as it was ready. He told me if there were any delays. I didn't have to ask for anything. The Fried Prawns were large and plump. They were served with various sauces to choose from. The Mongolian Beef lunch plate had a nice presentation. The portion size was fair. The fried rice was moist, and blended well with the Mongolian Beef. The Mongolian Beef was spicy and tasted just right. Hot 'n Sour soup came with the lunch plate. Lily Kai's recipe for hot 'n sour soup is a little different than what you might get in most other chinese restaurants. They make it with alot of mushrooms. The familiar flavor was there, but it lacked several expected ingredients. Well, as long as it tasted good, I'm okay with it. ----------------------------------------------- So I had a great first time experience here. The plaza has a free shared parking lot. There's a Starbucks Coffee shop in the same plaza. Also, this place is down the street from the Kaiser Medical Offices. Also, they have clean and large restrooms. Lily Kai is in the Adobe Creek Center at Lakeville Hwy & South McDowell Blvd.

The food was good with big portion! Worth the price :) The…read moreservers were quick and friendly. They took good care of the customers The vibe was cozy with lots of seats :) good comfort food for many occasions

Since moving to the North Bay from New York, I've been mowed the fact that Sonoma County Chinese…read morerestaurants just a uniformly fairly mediocre to acceptable. But the drive from Glen Ellen to San Francisco for dinner is just a bit too far. This Saturday night, four of us discovered EMPRESS M. Absolutely extraordinary food. The hot and sour soup was neither as hot or as sour as I would like it, but everyone else was delighted. The Tree ear salad was perfectly balanced. The scallop and rice, vermicelli dish, besides being beautifully plated and of generous proportion was as good as any similar dish I've had in Hong Kong or mainland, China. The Seabass was superbly cooked; we were joking that the portion was so large that we couldn't make it at home for that price. The spicy shrimp was perhaps the weakest dish but I would give it a solid 4+ stars. The wait staff were engaging without being intrusive; the manager was personable and delightful. Not only will we be back, but we've talked about using them for catering. Can't wait to try the AYCE dim sum sometime very soon!

I'm Impressed with Empress M. To start, the establishment seems much larger on the inside than it…read moreappears on the outside. Besides the beautiful outdoor dining courtyard, the inside houses a sports bar, a VIP dining room, and a casual dining rooms for your selection. As a conneseur of fine, authentic Chinese food, the menu was very impressive. When you see chicken feet on the menu, you know it's authentic! In addition to the chicken feet, we also ordered the Peking duck, mapo tofu, and a few different types of dim sum. (Sorry I wasn't able to post any photos. But I did notice that the menu we saw had a little more than what other customers posted on Yelp.). Bottom line, the food was simply fantastic. Chef's kiss!!! Last, but not least, the staff is phenomenal. We were waited on by 3 different employees, each of whom gave impeccable service. Although all 3 were great, we have to give a special shout out to Jesse. He shared his creativity with us from his delicious cocktail creations to his AI-generated memory photos, which IMO would be any customer's novel reminder of their wonderful dining experience at Empress M. We will definitely be back!

88 Bao Bao is one of my favorite lunch spots to go to with my co-workers. It's fast, delicious and…read moreI feel like we get a good amount for our money. The staff is pretty nice and you can also get frozen XLB to go! I'd recommend this restaurant for a quick bite where you'll get good XLB.

If you're craving delicious dumplings after a long day of shopping, 88 BaoBao Dumpling House in…read moreVacaville is the perfect stop. The restaurant is incredibly clean--seriously, clean, clean, clean--and the atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. The servers are attentive, very nice, and friendly, which makes the experience even better. Seating is somewhat limited, but they do a great job accommodating everyone. I also noticed a lot of customers coming in for pick-up orders, which says a lot about how popular this place is. The food is absolutely delicious, and the portions are generous--you definitely get plenty for your order. They specialize in dim sum and are especially known for their soup dumplings (xiao long bao), including the popular Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao. Other favorites include their pan-fried buns, BBQ pork buns, beef rolls, wontons in chili oil, and noodle dishes. Everything is flavorful and satisfying. The location is also super convenient--right across from HomeGoods. If you find yourself hungry after a hectic shopping trip (like I was!), BaoBao is definitely the place to go. Great food, friendly service, and a clean, welcoming environment make it a spot worth visiting. Doris S.

I ordered take out for the family and everyone loved the food…read more Kids enjoyed chicken chow mein and beef teriyaki. I had braised tofu with vegetables and chicken fried rice. To-Go Menu is posted below. I'll definitely order from here again as there are tons of leftovers. It was easy to order by phone 707-658-1866 and the menu is also on Facebook.

UPDATE mid-May 2026…read more They've reopened a few days a week due to popular demand! They were focused on their catering for a bit. No hot pot until the winter. Only open on weekends. Lunch is takeout only. Yay! Their bbq pork is their specialty along with other roasted meats.

I had just been at the Yelp East Bay Community Event!!!…read more It was Dinner Time and I was hungry!!! So I walked across the street to King Valley Tea House!!! I was Greeted and Seated by the Cashier!!! I perused the Menu and Ordered Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, Fried Calamari and Black Bean Sauce Pork Ribs!!! The Waitress Brought me a Pot Of Tea and a Glass of Ice Water!!! Fifteen Minutes later my Food was delivered to my Table!!! It was a Nice Presentation and Good Sized portions!! Flavors were Fantastic and Delicious!! Service was Good!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34. Out of the 55 Most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!!

Very good ! Spacious and food was yummy …read more My favorite was the pan fried noodles and walnut prawns

I've driven by a million times but never even noticed it. Well, a friend recommended it, so I gave…read moreit a shot. The short version is... it's good. Not amazing or standout but definitely solid, you get a good serving of food, and hey, it's even affordable! Also very clean inside and the employees were friendly. No complaints.

After a full day of wine tasting in Napa, we were craving something greasy and comforting haha --…read moreand Jade Garden definitely did the job. It has that classic, old-school authentic Chinese restaurant vibe -- very 90's feel, simple and traditional inside. Nothing trendy or modern, just a solid neighborhood-style spot that focuses on good food. Portions were generous for two people, and the prices were super affordable (especially for Napa!). Definitely a great place to refuel without breaking the bank. Parking is a bit limited -- there's some in the back or you may have to find street parking -- but it's manageable. If you're in Napa and need that post-wine savory fix, this spot hits.

Came here on a Sunday for lunch and had a good experience. We pulled up and it was really busy…read morewith people waiting outside to be seated. We were lucky to find a parking spot right away but there seems to be ample parking since there are several lots in front but we did overhear someone did have to park "far away" which led them to have a long walk to meet their party. Waited about 30 minutes for a table for 6 and once seated, was given menus to mark what we'd like to order, was kind of disappointed to not see roaming carts with the exception of 2 serving Tofu Fa (a plus!) and some baked pork buns. With that said, since we have to put in menu orders with waiters, it does add to a little more lag time from the food getting delivered to the table and eating. If you end up ordering some of the fried stuff, there can be extended wait times as a lot of the stuff seems cook to order. Ended up order siu mai, har gow, shrimp rice noodle, and house special (Hong Kong style) pan fried noodle which were good and flavorful. HK noodle was above average and hit the spot; not the best, but is mine and my daughter's favorite dish when going for dim sum. Overall a solid dim sum place in the East Bay if you don't wanna make the trek to the City or Chinatown in Oakland. Food quality is good. Service was above average, our waiter would actually check in periodically and chatted with us. I've been to other places where the food was good but it impossible to ask for stuff and always seemed like a bother if you ask them for anything. They also give you pitchers of water for refills (smart) so you don't have to keep bothering them for refills.

My family and I haven't been back here in years and upon arrival, it was very crowded. However, I…read morewas shocked to see that their number system is very well-organized. They separate parties by # of seats so each category on the TV moved at its own pace. It was also useful to have the TV showing our numbers, because the mic they use to say it is hard to hear. The dim sum was yummy! We did wait until the end of our meal for the peking duck because they did not write it down and we didn't realize until the end. Overall, this place is always a must visit with the beautiful view!

This was my second visit, and it definitely won't be my last! The red bean buns and the matcha…read morechocolate soup dumplings are my absolute favorites. Everything came out quickly, and the service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!

We ended up going here on July 10th around 6:00 p.m. we got there a little early to put our names…read moreon the wait list and it was a good thing because after we had put our name down at least another four groups of two to three showed up. And I will say it was for good reason that they showed up. Every single item that we had the salt and pork spare ribs, the shrimp soup dumplings, the traditional soup dumplings, the green beans with garlic sauce, the wontons and chili oil and sauce, and my Thai milk tea. Every single item was just fresh number one and two the flavors were so like bursting in your mouth but they all complimented each other. We ordered a lot of food and each time I tried something it still tasted as good even when it started to cool down a little bit. I will say my favorite item though, because I do like a little bit more spice but I would like things to be flavorful as well, was The wonton with the chili oil and sauce. The feeling was just the perfect amount when you took a bite you got a little bit of the meat portion but the sauce because it was covering it so nicely with a little bit of the crunch it just was a great mix of textures and flavors and the chili oil itself wasn't spicy it was just flavorful it had spices. I will say the group of three eight pretty much everything except maybe one spare rib. We almost had to roll ourselves out of there but it was so worth it and I would highly recommend checking this place out but word of caution do not go if you are hungry because again this place is popular and you might have to wait so make sure you have a good amount of time and that you're allowing yourself to really enjoy the space and try out all the deliciousness.