I believe this restaurant used to be New Hong Kong Flower Lounge, and it's now called Won Kok…read moreMillbrae. We decided to give it a try, and we're so glad we did! Service - 4/5 The service wasn't bad, especially since the restaurant wasn't even full. We still had to wait a bit, which makes me wonder how it would be during peak hours. That said, the servers were friendly and attentive, which made up for the wait. I'm giving service 4 stars. Cleanliness / Ambiance - 4.5/5 The restaurant was clean, and I especially noticed that the teapot looked very clean--a detail many restaurants overlook. It's nice to see they pay attention to cleanliness. Food - 5/5 Everything we ordered was delicious!     *    Braised Beef Brisket Rice Noodle in Claypot     *    Purple Rice Noodle Roll with Shrimp (I'm not sure if the purple color comes naturally from the rice. I suspect food coloring may have been added, but I'd be happy to be corrected if I'm wrong. )     *    Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf Parking Parking is acceptable on weekdays. Overall, we had a great experience. I would definitely come back to try more dishes from the menu!

This restaurant is a reset/rename of Asian Pearl. Interior has not changed much…read more The dim sum dishes are below average among Chinese restaurants serving Cantonese dim sum, e.g. HL Peninsula, HK Palace, Yan's, The Kitchen, Grand Harbor, etc. in Millbrae Burlingame area. The flavor is not very distinct and good. Only 虾饺 (Har Gow) and 烧卖 (SiuMai) were about average. The dishes look good enough but the taste is not. Even their well commented roast squab was slightly overcooked (not very juicy). Service was above average for a Chinese restaurant. Disappointed.

Solid Chinese Seafood Restaurant serving delicious dishes. I came here for dim sum before and now…read moredinner service. Food has good portion dishes and tastes authentic. My favorites are definitely the Salted Egg Yolk Fried Prawn and Salt and Pepper Pork Chops. Service was quick as in when you need a staff, just wave them down and they'll come by. They bring out dishes in a good pace. Dinner service always ends with a red bean soup dessert but we got Steamed Malaysian Sponge cake as an extra as well. This place is always packed day time for dim sum or night for dinner service. There's some parking spaces nearby but can get pretty packed.

3.5 stars This is…read moreyour run-of-the-mill dim sum spot. We came here with a large group and ordered lots and lots of dim sum off the regular menu, as well as banquet dishes off the entree menu. The dim sum is all good. A few people were raving over the truffle duck. You can order off the check mark list, the menu, or order form the carts that are being pushed around.

I haven't been here since they took over Fat Wong, but they are serving the same yummy and…read moredelicious goodness! The Hainan chicken meat was moist and juicy; the skin was springy and crunchy. Perfectly made. The noodle soup is lighter than I expected - I would try the rice next time. The server was super nice though and gave us some extra soup to take home since noodles soak up soup! The beef chow fun had perfect wok hay and the noodles were perfectly cooked with a light chewiness to it. The fish porridge hit the spot. Smooth fish, lightly seasoned and perfect thickness. Best of all, the price was so reasonable! The dishes average 14.99 here. Will definitely be back.

As one of my family's longtime, go-to spots along The Peninsula, it was equally surprising and sad…read morewhen we heard that Fat Wong's Kitchen had closed. Even though it had been a while since our last visit, we always found the food to be pretty consistent and reliable. So, after seeing that Garden Kitchen had taken their place, we had to come here to see how this place compares! Looking around inside, it's hard to tell that anything about this place has changed. Their configuration is largely the same, offering plenty of tables inside, for groups large or small, and the menu, while different, is still pretty interesting. While not a HK cafe, it has a cafe sort of feel to it. Along with a slate of appetizers, they also have congee, noodle soups, chow fun/chow mein, fried rice, rice plates, noodle soups, and specialty entrees, including hainan chicken, which seems to be their most popular dish. In addition, they also have some Chinese BBQ options, like Char Siu and Roast Duck, but, tragically, we didn't see roast pork listed. -- ROAST DUCK (QUARTER) I was cautiously optimistic for this one and, thankfully, it turned out great. The pieces we got were rather meaty and the skin on this was really flavorful and neither too soft nor dried out. -- HOUSE SPECIAL HAINAN CHICKEN (QUARTER) Not as amazing as we had hoped for, but still pretty solid. The pieces we got were a bit lean and the skin wasn't the greatest, but the chicken itself was cooked well and I liked the peanuts that this came with. -- SALT & PEPPER FISH FILET Although this wasn't as good as others I've had, this wasn't bad. On the plus side, the batter was crispy, the fish was moist, and there was a fair amount of garlic and peppers. On the other, the inside of the batter was really gummy. -- THREE COMBO MEAT STIR-FRIED RICE NOODLES Sadly, I just wasn't a fan of this at all. Although this had a decent mix of stuff in it, the noodles themselves were torn apart, overcooked, and just kind of tasteless. Pass. -- BEEF CHOW FUN Pretty standard, but still pretty good! The noodles had a nice bite to them and, surprisingly, the slices of beef weren't as tough as I feared they would be. Plus, the dish wasn't very oily either. -- DRY FRIED STRING BEANS WITH MINCED MEAT Nothing special, but still pretty solid. The string beans were cooked well and they didn't skimp on the meat. However, I wish they had used some XO sauce in this to add a stronger punch of flavors. -- BEEF BRISKET & TURNIP RICE PLATE Along with the Roast Duck, this was my other favorite dish here. The brisket was super tender and I really liked how the sauce had a nice beefiness and richness to it. -- BRAISED FISH FILET WITH TOFU & BLACK MUSHROOMS This didn't look all that impressive, but it was actually pretty good. The tofu and mushrooms were both great, but, like the salt & pepper fish, the batter felt a little gummy. -- TOMATO BEEF PAN FRIED NOODLES I didn't eat much of this one, so I can't say much about it. However, based on what I had, this was fine. The noodles were crispy, the portion was decent, and the beef wasn't chewy. -- SOY SAUCE CHOW MEIN For better or worse, this was kind of generic. There wasn't anything about this that stood out, but at least the noodles weren't overcooked nor was it salty/heavy on soy sauce. -- POTSTICKERS Ehh...this was fine. The filling wasn't too shabby and I liked how soft the skins were. However, I wish these had a harder and deeper crust on the bottom to give it that crunch. -- PORK & SHRIMP WONTON NOODLE SOUP Honestly, this had the potential to be so much better. Despite how this came with a fair amount of wontons that were all pretty plump, the broth was surprisingly bland and diluted. Beyond the food, service here is unremarkable, but not necessarily in a negative sense. Rather, there's nothing amazing about it, but all of the workers are still friendly enough and efficient while the kitchen gets orders out relatively quick, which is all you can really ask for. All in all, while a couple of our dishes were definitely pretty tasty, just as many underwhelmed while the rest were just okay. Combine that with how there usually isn't a line and how parking is super easy (they have a small lot, too) and Garden Kitchen is still a terrific option for a quick and convenient meal. Though, one that isn't quite as tasty as Fat Wong's used to be. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

We have eaten here several times and the food is pretty well made and delicious…read more They have gorgeous views of the bay right next to a trail that is popularly frequented. The service is fast and I love their durian puff pastries. They have all the run of the mill dim sum items you would want and they are fast.

Probably one of the few places in the Bay Area where one can get some decent tasting dim sum for a…read morerelatively affordable price, with a grandiose view of the planes landing into SFO. If you love views and aviation and dim sum, this is the place to go. Arrived around 9:20AM on a Saturday morning and there was no line. Keep in mind that if you do plan to celebrate a holiday, such as Mother's Day here, come EARLY. The lines will be long and you also want to ensure you get a parking spot. Parking can get really crazy and the spots are tight. I would not recommend driving a car in which you care if someone dings it. There is limited street parking outside but you will have to walk and jaywalk across a semi-busy street. My tip is to come early and park close to the PARKING LOT EXIT if you can, NOT the restaurant. If it's a crowded day, you'll thank me later. Anyways, parking lot aside, the food is pretty good. I would definitely get the Crispy BBQ pork bun. That one is always yummy. Other dishes are sort of up to your taste buds. The process is really easy with menus in which you mark what you want and then hand it over to one of the waiters/waitresses. Our food came out almost all at once with minimal wait. I think it was only quick because it was relatively not too busy at the time we were there which was 9:30AM-10:20AM.

Found a HAIR in our food. The server showed no concern and tried to take the plate away right away…read more No apology was offered. They promised compensation on a future visit, but as soon as I said I don't live nearby, the offer disappeared and the server walked away. We ordered the dish at the lowest spice level, but it came out very spicy and tasted off. Poor service, poor attitude, and a disappointing experience overall.

Came to this place for the first time. They have an amazing menu: good food, broad range, and…read moredelicious Every dish we ordered was delicious. I like the rich and spicy flavor. I especially liked the lamb given the good blend of flavor. The dishes need to go with white rice.The rice completes the lamb and ma po tofu. Without it, the spice in these two flasks would too much.

Very good Taiwanese restaurant in San Mateo. Ordered many dishes to share with the family and…read moreeverything was great. - popcorn chicken - spicy oil wonton -- very good sesame flavor with spicy oil; doesn't have the Szechuan pepper corn flavor - braised beef noodles (spicy) -- must get! - braised pork noodles - beef pancakes -- one of my faves that is harder to find. They also have the wrap version but I love this version that has minced beef and onion and is super juicy and soupy. - green onion pancakes - very flaky and well done - pork soup dumplings/XLB -- must get! Very soupy and flavorful - pan fried pork buns/sheng jian bao -- must get! Crispy bottom and slightly fluffy bao top. Also very juicy and soupy. So glad to have a good Taiwanese restaurant on the peninsular!

This place absolutely nails Taiwanese comfort food. We tried what felt like the ultimate lineup:…read morecrab soup dumplings, braised beef noodle soup, spicy stinky tofu, Three Cup Chicken, and braised pork hock--and honestly, not a single dish disappointed. The standout was definitely the Three Cup Chicken. The bone-in chicken was beautifully caramelized, coated in a rich, savory sauce with just the right amount of char, and finished with fragrant basil that made every bite incredibly aromatic. The braised pork hock was fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor, while the beef noodle soup came with generous portions of beef that practically melted in my mouth. The broth was rich, comforting, and full of depth. Don't skip the crab soup dumplings either--they had delicate wrappers, plenty of filling, and were bursting with hot, flavorful broth. Every dish was well executed, and I'd happily order them all again. Highly recommend if you're craving authentic Taiwanese flavors!

Service was fast! Got the pork bone broth noodles and the…read moresoup was so flavorful. For some reason, I was fixated on the peanuts. Yummy

Had dinner here on a Wednesday night and was immediately seated. It was a hot day so noodle soup…read morewasn't the best move, but there was a craving to cure. There was a QR code at the table which made ordering super easy. Appetizers and noodle dishes all came to the table within 5-10 minutes. - the dry noodle was super bouncy, very flavorful, still a little spicy despite putting "no spice" on the order, and was a huge portion! i was able to split it into two meals. definitely go for dry noodle if it's too hot out. - fried intestines were a bit too fried so it was hard to eat ... wouldn't get again - black fungus salad was refreshing since it was a cold appetizer, but wouldn't necessarily get it again unless i had the stomach space for it - pork cartilage was slightly overcooked so the meat was a bit dry, but once you soak it in the broth it's fine. personally I'd get the dry noodle again, maybe with a different meat topping (eyeing the beef). this would definitely hit the spot on a cold winter night! service was also very friendly.

I agree with the other commenters that this restaurant seems to have some consistency issues…read more Ordered the pork ribs clay pot rice and added lap cheung to it. The first thing I noticed was that there was really not many pieces of ribs, maybe they made the ribs portion smaller to make room for the lap cheung I ordered? The dish description also says that it includes taro, but I didn't have a single piece of taro in my pot. Strangely, although this place seems to share a kitchen with Social Eatery, the rice was cooked much more poorly here, which is obviously a shame for a place specializing in clay pot rice. It seems like the rice had too much water added, so it was a bit overcooked - you couldn't feel the "single grain" mouthfeel texture you should expect from well-cooked, high quality rice. Since the rice was too mushy, it obviously didn't crisp well either. Though it had some small amount of bits stuck to the edges of the metal (not clay!) pot, it was definitely not the super crispy, well browned "faan ziu" I expect, and not at all like the pictures featured in some earlier reviews of this restaurant.

Rice Monster used to be a go-to for claypot, because they were consistently flavorful, generous…read morewith meat, and worth the price. I also appreciate how thoughtfully they pack their claypot meals to go, which used to make ordering delivery feel like a safe bet. Unfortunately, the quality has really fallen off. The first few times I ordered, the bowls were packed with flavor and protein. This most recent delivery was a huge disappointment where the food had a laughably small amount of meat and mostly dry, bland rice. For what they charge, it felt like a total rip-off. Sad to see such a solid spot become so hit-or-miss, because the claypots used to be genuinely great.