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    Pacific Restaurant

    3.3 (150 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Noodles
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:50 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    PACIFIC RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Menu 11/17/24
    Mark A.

    Been going here for years for the fried chicken skin. So good and good prices. Very friendly owners. Open everyday except Monday. No more buffet. It's take out only since Covid.

    Salt and pepper shrimp
    Benito K.

    I don't know why this place only has 3 stars. I live in the area and I've tried every Chinese food place in the area and this is the best place for American style Chinese food. Hands don't the best Chinese food in in the top of the hill area!!!

    Delicious!

    I came here for the first time on Lunar Chinese New Year while walking my dog and this place saved my family dinner! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, the wait was quick, and the lady was so sweet and delightful! I wish I knew about this place sooner but I'll be coming back very often from here on out! So happy and lucky that I found my neighborhood Chinese to go spot

    Ma Po Tofu
    Dexter D.

    Family dinner and we wanted an assortment of Americanized Cantonese dishes for five adults and three toddlers. One of the kids as a food allergy to shrimp so no shrimp tonight! The restaurant is clean, the servers wear uniforms and are friendly. We ordered more food than we needed and almost managed to finish it. There certainly wasn't enough to take anything home. Deep Fried Chicken Wings - 4 - Served hot out of the fryer. Didn't look like much but good flavor. Potstickers - 3 - Pretty much run of the mill. Not bad, not great. Mu Shu Vegetables - 4 - The filling was fresh and flavorful. The wrappers could have been warmer but they worked. Sweet & Sour Pork - 5 - Breaded Cubes of Pork deep fried served with a sweet & sour sauce, bell peppers, onions and carrots. Very yum. Catfish on Sizzling Platter - 5 - a nice variation from beef cubes or prawns on sizzling platter. Pork Egg Foo Young - 5 - I'm not sure that I've ever ordered Egg Foo Young as an adult. We always make fun of people who order it but this version was actually very good! It wasn't loaded with bean sprouts and the flavors were quite good. Tomato Beef Chow Mein - 3 - I really miss Chinese restaurants that have super hot burners under their woks. You need that heat so you can properly stir-fry foods without steaming them. When I was a kid, I remember the noodles, tomatoes, bell peppers and onions all had some char marks on them. No, they weren't burn't, just slightly charred, which changes the flavor slightly and adds texture. Oysters in Clay Pot - 4 - Lots of ginger and onions and I believe there was some daikon on the bottom. Very flavorful. Ma Po Tofu with Pork - 4 - Chinese Soul Food! All you need is a bowl of hot rice. Everyone was satisfied with our food. Even mom had few complaints and she's a professional!

    Oyster bowl. Ok , not a lot of extra stuff in it like other places.  $14-15; only 5 pieces
    Julia L.

    Don't be fooled like us!! Says "Grand Opening", but they're just re-opening after ripping out carpets or something else worse maybe like cleaning up after getting shut down? The moment we walked in, there seemed to be an awkward vibe. We walked in and got weird stares from everyone. Seems like only non-Asians eat here. We were the only Asians the entire time. We only came here because we live super close & thought they finally changed owners. When we first moved here we already tried their place & thought it was gross. Don't expect a smile from the waitresses, a mug face is what you'd get. (Maybe because we're Asians though). The one that serves us seems confused. The only recommendation she made, was a Fail. We were recommended walnuts prawns which is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants. How can something so simple be messed up? Stale walnuts and not so fresh prawns. Why would any decent restaurant serve stale walnuts? It's not like the place was cheap either. That dish was $14. Rice was $6 for 4 people. Usually Chinese restaurants that charge would be $1/person. At one point I was taking photos for yelp & she came out & ask if the food is good. We said the walnuts are stale and the prawns aren't fresh. She said "Oh".. and walked away. LOL. Why do you bother even asking if you don't plan to do anything about it when it's bad? If you can't do anything to fix the dish, at least discount us or something... or maybe from that moment she just realize or decided that we're not gonna be their customers ever again. Didn't even bother asking my parents if they want the food to be packed. We paid for it, we'd like to take something back even if we're not gonna eat it. It's just regular manners to ask. Most places just ask us themselves if we want anything packed, but not here. They cancelled one of our orders that she recommended which was a fish dish that never came. My dad asked for the bill, and that was that. They didn't even bother telling us that she cancelled the fish or ask us if maybe we still wanted it. Just billed us. So, I guess she didn't even have fish. Too bad this place has let us down, because we really do live so close and we always drive past this place when we go out to eat somewhere else. Love to eat close, but it's just THAT bad the vibe, the emptiness, the awkwardness, the strange service. Owners at this place, if you're reading my review... don't hold a grudge for my honesty, but think about what you can CHANGE to make it better, to get more customers, to gain more popularity. It's not about the cost, because people still go to expensive places, but you just have to be worth that price. I know it's tough owning a restaurant and all, just try to look at the successful places. To be fair, the egglant dish was decent but it's suppose to be "Spicy Eggplant". It's not spicy at all. We also requested less oil but it seems to be oilier than the Eggplant of other reviewers. The fish fried in lumps & the oyster pot dish is ok too. I went home to eat instant noodles. True story.

    The Foo dog
    Edwin R.

    It goes to show you, "Never judge a book by it's cover!" This place looks rather questionable from the outside, but once you get inside, you even say to yourself, should I even sit down... but once you actually taste their food, everything else that you had thought off, erased, gone, history!! I was here for a private party. While I was skeptical with each guest served on a buffet style, by the time I got back to my table and took my first bite of their homemade Pot Stickers, it was legit y'all..... it was "freakin" delicious! And take it from someone who have traveled to China many times especially, to the Southern Province of Guangzhou where each restaurants battle for the best pot stickers of their life!! I was also surprised to taste that their Seafood Fried Rice was really, really good!! It was so flavorful that I had to have seconds. I'm not even a fried rice guy either!! All in all, I love Pacific Restaurant's flavorful taste, and down to earth hole-in-the-wall ambiance. It reminded me of places I've eaten in Taisan, China, where regardless which restaurant I went to, everything was flavorful! Until then, be kind to one another and Cheers! ~ :p

    Cem K.

    I've been here once before and it...was... horrendous. Fast forward 8 years? And many reopenings I gave it a second shot after 2, count 2 separate people tell me that it's actually good after the most recent reopening. We went for lunch for their $9.50 buffet. Sounds scary....being under $10 but it really was decent! As a Chinese American, I've never had an eggfooyoung? But my brother schooled me on what that was and I had my very first one at Pacific restaurant. Not bad. They had about 12-15 items, not a lot but well worth the $9.50 that we spent with the great service. Something as simple as giving us more napkins or refilling our tea without asking makes me feel valued and happy.

    AYCE lunch buffet is now $9.50.

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    10 months ago

    Ginger beef won ton soup (off menu item) is so comforting. Friendly staff. Appears to be to go only.

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    1 year ago

    There out family restaurant for years. Thank you for the great customer service and amazing service and food

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    Food is okay- sometimes it's not as tasty and other times it's Great! They only get it to go- but it's worth it

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    1 year ago

    I love their food!! The service is excellent!! Been a customer for years. Wish they were still open for sit in !!!

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    This has been our family's go to ever since they were in their old location near the Daly City DMV. I recommend the chicken skins!!

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    Do they still offer a lunch buffet?

    No. They are also not sure if and when lunch buffet will be back.

    Hello you can now eat in side the restaurant?

    Not at this time. To-go only. Asked when dine in will be allowed and she said she's not sure yet.

    Is there any lunch buffet going on here?

    No. They are also not sure if and when lunch buffet will be back.

    Do they still offer lunch buffet?

    No. They are also not sure if and when lunch buffet will be back.

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    Canton Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant

    3.4(255 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    After a dental appointment, we needed lunch. Mom wanted take-out but I want her to get out of the…read morehouse as much as possible. There were only two tables in use when we walked in. Another guest was waiting for their take-out order. One server working the front of the house. Service was minimal but efficient at the same time. She brought us everything we asked for immediately. The menu is fairly large, but we still managed to order variations of dishes not listed on the menu. Most Chinese restaurants will accommodate a guest request so long as they have the ingredients and they know how to compose the dish. How they work out the pricing may be something else. At the table immediately behind my mom, I heard the guest ordering a Hot & Sour Soup, add Won Ton. One of my favorite mash-ups! We ended up having a very nice conversation over lunch. Of course, we ordered the same soup and the price they charged was a reasonable $16.95. I've had some places try to charge me for two soups which I think is ridiculous. We also ordered a Seafood Chow Mein and a Chicken Dry Fried Chow Fun with Yau Chow Sum. All three dishes came out nice and hot. The flavors were on point very satisfying. I goofed and didn't a picture of the Chow Fun because it came out last and I was already tucking into my Chow Mein. Mom enjoyed it so we'll be back!

    Came here on a friend's recommendation and was able to snag a table for four around 1pm without any…read moreissues. Ordering was easy, the staff were genuinely warm and accommodating, and the food came out in about 10 minutes! No complaints on the service side at all. Honestly, the team here was a highlight. The food, however, was a bit hit or miss. What I'd recommend: Honey Walnut Prawns: The clear standout of the meal. Well executed, good flavor, and the shrimp were a generous size. If you come here, get this. What I'd skip: Fujian Fried Rice: Unfortunately pretty disappointing. The texture was mushy and it lacked flavor throughout. Wouldn't order again. Deep Fried Flounder: Way too heavily battered. The thick coating of flour overpowered everything and there wasn't much flavor coming through underneath. Could be a solid dish with a lighter touch. Seafood Pan-Fried Crispy Noodle: Decent enough but pretty flat on flavor. Just okay. Deep Fried Fish Balls: The flavor was actually there, which was a plus, but they were a bit overcooked and came out harder than they should have been. Overall, the service genuinely saved the experience. The staff were great and the vibe was pleasant. But the food didn't quite land for me and I likely won't be back. If you do go, stick to the Honey Walnut Prawns and maybe explore some dishes I didn't try.

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    3.4(4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    I was pleasantly surprised to quickly find a parking spot without circling the lot. But, despite…read moremaking reservations and confirming days in advance, the receptionist made us wait in line for a number. That said, the wait was only a few minutes for a 1:00 PM Friday lunch. I can live with that. We were shown to a middle table surrounded by other diners, but able to sit comfortably without bumping into anyone. We could get in and out of our seats without doing gymnastics or mortal combat - a problem in the past here. The ambience was festive without being explosively loud. Wce could actually hold meaningful conversation - such a lovely surprise! The furnishings could have done with some upgrading (carpets and decor felt a bit shabby). But the lighting was comfortable - I was grateful not to have glaring fluorescent fixtures illuminating us and the food. Service was unusually attentive, as I was accustomed to being abandoned by wait staff after putting in our orders in the past. I suspect they recognized our guests, two prominent and beloved retired local politicians. The variety and creativity of their dim sum was the best I've tasted in years. No ubiquitous dumpling fillings here! No gummy gravies or sauces. Each flavor was distinct, unique and scrumptious. Two rice roll dishes were the standouts. One had green spinach in the rice noodle and a crunchy, but chewy texture with the shrimp filling. The cha siu roll was generously filled and included a light sauce reminiscent of that used in cha siu bows. Every dish was fresh, sporting beautiful vibrant colors, with delicious sauces for each item. Servings were generous and satisfying. The roast duck was to die for and quickly devoured. After a hideous dinner banquet here years ago, (overpriced, slow and bad service, food served cold with sauces congealed, days-old rock cod passed off as "live from the tank", lobsters too tough to cut or eat), I had avoided coming back to Koi Palace until this current meal. Thankfully, this experience restored my faith and I will be returning more often. I am glad, because I've been following the chefs / owners for decades and admired their food since their Happy Valley hot pot days at Levi Plaza. Long live Koi Palace! I'm glad I gave it another chance.

    My parents wanted to have dim sum here after going to the Serramonte Farmers Market. I was…read morereluctant since we didn't have a resy (not sure why it says "Seated via Yelp Reservations"...)and it was a Saturday, but they really wanted to go. It ended up being a 1 hour wait, which was definitely not worth it. Our order: Tea: $2.00/person (香片 Jasmine Jade) +Tea pot was kept over a candle, so it stayed warm throughout our meal. -Tea bags, not loose leaf tea 濃香咖啡骨 Espresso Ribs: $13.80 +Bone-in riblets were succulent on the inside. +Thick glaze was full of coffee flavor -They were left too long in the fryer b/c they were dry on the outside 生煎灌湯包 Pan Seared Soup Filled Pork Buns (4 pcs): $12.80 +Thin skins encasing juicy pork fillings: Better execution than the XLB +Black & white sesame seeds added a fragrant toasty flavor. -Considering "pan seared" was in the name, the bottom was soft and not crispy. -Inconsistent quality: 1 of them had no soup, while the rest of them did 韭菜猪红 Pork Blood with Chives: $7.80 +Large portion +Pork blood was silky smooth and not chalky +Perfectly seasoned -Skimped on chives 鮮蝦腸粉 Shrimp Rice Roll: $9.80 +Shrimp were large and plump -Rice noodles were thin and gummy 六彩小籠包 Six Guys XLB (6 pcs): $13.80 Paprika & chicken, Red beet & beef, Spinach & kale, Squid ink & black truffle, Turmeric & crab roe, Regular & pork +Fillings were juicy. -The XLB at Koi Palace used to be AMAZING, so these were disappointing. They were deflated and lukewarm, which was a bad sign. Once we picked them up, they tore, so it seems like they're not made fresh anymore. In addition, even though the wrappers supposedly have different flavors, they weren't noticeable. 鹵水鴨舌 Soy Marinated Duck Tongue: $13.80 +Large portion +Marinated soy beans were cooked through and seasoned well -Salty Side notes: 1.) Hot water is $1.00/person 2.) Automatic 18% service charge 3.) Large lot w/free parking *Verdict: With its expansion, I think the quality of their dim sum has gone down.

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    Simmer Huang Miao Grill

    Simmer Huang Miao Grill

    4.1(371 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    The staff here were very kind. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not live up to the…read moreservice. Things started okay as we ordered a few lamb skewers as an appetizer which were a little tough, but had a nice cumin and spicy flavor. However, the main course was the biggest disappointment. We ordered three noodle soups and beef chow mein, and they were all extremely bland. In particular, the two fish noodle soups tasted almost identical despite one supposedly having green peppercorn and the other having pickled vegetable. Both were very under-salted and had very little flavor. The chow mein was equally bland, and the noodles were also very mushy and overcooked. I have never found myself reaching for the soy sauce at restaurants, but I did this time, not that it helped much. Overall, the meal felt very unsatisfying. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong items (maybe we should have tried their signature dry pots?) but after this experience, I'm not keen to give this place a second chance.

    Came here for a family dinner and they were pretty accommodating in seating a large party…read more Service was fast and they were pretty nice and quick. We got a short rib dry pot, beef noodle soup, fried rice, various skewers, spicy wontons, and cucumber salad. Short rib dry pot was just okay, the meat itself was a bit chewy and it was pretty oily. The potatoes were a let down almost tasted like soggy fries rather than actual cut potatoes. Beef noodle soup was lacking in flavor as well and the meat tasted on the lower quality side. Beef, scallop, chicken skin/heart skewers were pretty flavorful and had some good smokiness to them, but the lamb skewers weren't up to par with the others. The chilli wontons were pretty good, plump, juicy, and had a strong spicy kick to them. Fried rice was exceptional, ended up ordering an extra order. Overall I think the quality of some of the dishes has gone a bit downhill from when they first opened.

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    3.5(302 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    We (18 of us) came here for a family dim sum lunch without reservations at 11am on a Saturday and…read morewas lucky enough to be seated at 2 large tables. They are located in a strip mall near several different food places, bakery, and a bowling alley. This is a solid dim sum place, with no frills and reasonable prices. You order off a printed menu that's in Chinese with tiny English subtitles. You can also order off their regular menu if you want to supplement the dim sum dishes. Their food is very good, and some dishes were excellent. The service was pretty quick, and before we knew it, all our dishes were out with almost no room on the lazy Susan. The standouts for me were: + Steamed custard buns (piggy buns) - I ordered these for the kiddies, but dang they are so good. The custard filling is so velvety, it's almost like pudding. I think I detected a hint of coconut too - yum. + Beef chow fun - this had a really good wok flavor and the noodles were less wide than most. The noodles didn't clump either, and the bean sprouts were still crispy. + Roasted pork belly - the skin was so crispy and the pork was juicy. We ordered most of the basic dishes like har gaw, sui mai, noodle rolls, turnip cake, stuffed eggplant, chicken feet, etc. and they were all above average. My only complaint is if you don't read Chinese, the menu is a little hard to navigate. The English subtitles are so small that if you're looking for something, you have to scan the front and back of the menu trying to find the item. I was looking for sticky rice in lotus leaf, but found sticky rice roll and thought it was the same thing. It wasn't. The sticky rice roll was not bad, but I found the rice drier than when it's in lotus leaf. We ordered a few things by mistake because the English subtitles were not that descriptive. Overall, a great alternative to more popular places like Koi Palace. The menu may not be as creative as Koi, but you don't have to deal with the lines and you still get great food.

    Came to Tai Yuan for lunch on a Friday and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth everything went…read more We were a party of three and there was no wait--we were promptly seated and given a high chair. The dim sum menu was extensive, and they also had daily specials. Everything we ordered came out hot, fresh, and in a reasonable amount of time. One of the staff came around with a tray of baked goods immediately upon seated. We tried the BBQ Pork pastry, and it was flaky, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet and savory--definitely recommend that one. Overall, we enjoyed almost everything we ordered. The only miss for us was one of the fried fish dishes and the green onion mantou, which was just okay. Would we come back? Absolutely. The service was efficient, the portions generous, and the food solid. Great spot if you're looking for dim sum that delivers on quality without the usual weekend chaos.

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