This place has been a favorite of mine for years, and every single visit reminds me why I keep…read morecoming back. It may be a smaller, family-owned spot, but the heart, passion, and consistency here are unmatched. Hands down, the best dim sum I've had in Arizona. Even when they're incredibly busy (which they always are for a reason), the service never feels rushed or careless. Sunni was absolutely amazing--so kind, attentive, and genuinely accommodating. You can tell she truly cares about the guests and the experience. There's something really special about supporting a local family business that pours so much love into what they do. You feel it in the food, the service, and the atmosphere. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out. And if you have, you already know exactly what I'm talking about

Walking in, this place felt very authentically family-run. Staff were attentive and kind…read more Unfortunately, their food was a miss. I was so very much looking forward to the dim sum here from other reviews, but didn't enjoy most of the items. The skin on the har gow and the shu mai were inedible. It's like they left the items on a hot well for a few hours and then served it to us - not fresh at all.

2/22/26: I've been going to Phoenix Palace for years, I can't believe I never reviewed it before…read more Damn. I've only ever partaken of their dim sum menu, and it is absolutely delicious. I've very picky about my food, but my sweet tooth loves their egg & custard tarts, their mochi w/ peanut, the rice porridge, the pineapple buns. Their rice noodles (pork, beef, shrimp) are great, as is the sticky rice, the steamed buns w/ BBQ beef, the spare ribs, spicy cucumbers. All of it is good. We usually have a crowd of four to six, sometimes more, when we visit so we always have a plethora of food on our table. The staff is always friendly and smiling, even if sometimes there's a language barrier. We point, they provide, and we always manage to have full bellies & great laughs at Phoenix Palace. This particular Saturday we had the opportunity (and surprise!) of enjoying a parade for Chinese New Year. Awesome!

Like others have said it seems very premade. Rice roll with…read moreshrimp had one of shrimp so you had a lot of rice roll to eat as a result. Got charged for tea but I didn't have any. I had read about the trick they pull. I was sorry to see that they were still doing it. Eggplant treasure was rolling around on a regular cart instead of a steam cart so the food was cold and shrimp filling was dried out.

I've been to China Chili three times now, so I can safely say it's my favorite Chinese restaurant…read morein town. On my most recent visit, I stopped by on a Friday evening for dinner. They have complimentary parking in the front, side, and back of the restaurant. There aren't a ton of spots, but there's street parking close by too. Ambiance (3.5/5): Like most Chinese restaurants, China Chili is pretty no frills. Which isn't a problem for me at all, I'm there for the food. It's a spacious restaurant with both regular tables and circular tables that rotates (good for large groups sharing dishes). Service (4/5): Fantastic service is also not something I expect at a Chinese restaurant. Yet again, I'm there for the food. With that being said, service, while not overly friendly, is typically pretty efficient. Which I always appreciate. Drinks (4/5): Pretty much your standard soft drinks, tea, and a limited selection of alcoholic beverages. My favorite option is their buddha beer which you don't see in a lot of places. It's a lager and it's in a buddha-shaped bottle. It doesn't get much better than that. Food (5/5): The first time I came was for one of my favorite dishes... Peking duck. There aren't a ton of spots in Phoenix that have it, but out of the ones that do, China Chili serves it at a high level. You can go with either crepes or baos (additional surcharge). The duck is absolutely to die for. Flavorful, juicy meat with crispy skin that fits in perfectly into your mini "sandwich" with green onions and Hoisin sauce. For a reasonable price too. Their food outside of duck is of a similar quality. I especially like their flat noodles with beef. Even classic dishes like sesame chicken have a twist here. It's sliced chicken rather than fully breaded chicken. Just as good as the typical way, the sauce is delicious. My only complaint? They give you a pretty small helping of white rice with your dish. Outside of that, the portions are generous. Everything I've had at China Chili has been a hit. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

China Chili delivers solid, no-frills Chinese-American favorites in a casual, welcoming spot…read more The four pot stickers arrived crispy on the bottom with a nice chew, paired with a simple dipping sauce, while the BBQ pork slices were tender, glossy, and lightly sesame-dusted over a bed of crisp lettuce - both solid starters. The teriyaki chicken dinner was the standout: a generous portion of glossy, savory-sweet chicken with sesame seeds, served with a neat mound of white rice. Everything was flavorful and satisfying without being overly heavy. Service matched the easygoing vibe--friendly, attentive staff kept things moving smoothly in a relaxed, unpretentious dining room that feels comfortable and inviting. A reliable neighborhood choice when you want classic Chinese comfort food without any fuss.

We came here having been to several restaurants in the Mekong plaza and eagerly awaiting dim sum…read more Now I am no expert on theses little packets of goodness, so I review with that caveat. I ordered from the cart, somewhat point and taste. I had the salt fried shrimp, the shrimp dumplings sticky rice in leaf packets and the calamari. It was a lot and more than ample for two. The shrimp were huge and fried shell on head intact, which was fine with me, but for those who don't want to eyeball their meal, take heed. But they were crisp fresh and delicious, and salty. The calamari were fairly tender and freshly fried and salty as well. The star of the show, for me was the little shrimp dumpling. Encased in tender opaque skins, and packed with shrimp. I'd order those again. The sticky rice packets were filled with savory and seasoned ground meat, I think pork. Which i usually avoid, but I was committed. It was excellent ! I will return for another crack at the dim sum cart and this time I want to try the sweet side of the menu. Though I suppose I could always head to hmarts Paris baguettes for the custard pies, my favorite. No matter I will be back. Our service was spot on btw and the dining room began to fill after 1200. So get there early... it was old school decor which actually added to the charm of it all.

Came here on a Friday morning 3 day weekend and was fairly excited because I haven't been here in a…read morewhile. I thought it might be good because there was a line of people waiting to get in. We ended up ordering the usual suspects Sticky rice Shu Mai BBQ Pork Buns Spare Pork Ribs Chicken Feet The food was not spectacular and the bbq buns tasted like they were pre frozen. It wasn't soft at all and I became pretty disappointed. We also did not see the fried turnip cake until we ordered it from our server. She was the saving grace as she was very nice and polite and attentive. When ever we asked for something we got it right away. Also the cart ladies are much nicer as well than the other dim sum place. The food was comparable with the other place as well. The place is large and mostly clean. It does get an oily smell as they are frying things in the open and you can see it. I do like they have fish tanks for the kids to look at the fresh fish and lobster. One thing to note is that it does seem a bit more expensive than the other dim sum place as well. It's hard to choose which dim sum place we should go to moving forward.

Happy Bao's is a hidden gem and one of our favorite spots for dumplings in the Valley! The chili…read moredumplings are absolutely amazing, packed with flavor and just the right amount of spice. They're so good that we order them every visit. The pork soup dumplings are equally impressive. Each bite is filled with rich, savory broth and delicious pork, making them a must-try. Everything tastes fresh, authentic, and made with care. The service is friendly, the restaurant is clean, and the food consistently exceeds expectations. If you're a dumpling lover, do yourself a favor and order the chili dumplings and pork soup dumplings. We'll definitely be back for more!

Good spot in Mekong Plaza. Was sat right away and ordered the spicy wontons, Xiao Long Bao, and…read moreChicken Sheng Jian Bao. The spicy is mild overall with a light chili spice on initial bite. It fades, so the dipping sauce was nice to have with it. The Xiao Long Bao were the winners of thee meal and would be why I go back. Easy to eat and tasty. I only wish the soup inside was a bit hotter. The Chicken Sheng Jian Bao was good, but the breading a little thicker than I personally like. This felt more like a dessert with the sesame bottom. Good taste, just heavy. Felt like we were rushed a bit and we're asked several times if we were done. There were empty tables, so that knocked it from the higher 3.5 side to the lower. Yelp is a flat star rating.

Service was good and prompt. Food was fresh and made to…read moreorder And wonderful portions. Also had great flavor would recommend giving it a try.

Simple: DISGUSTING- someone call the health department. My own guilt not and people pleasing got…read morethe best of me first time in years I had to spit the food out this please is so dirty and gross the lady just puts things in the microwave and sprinkles garlic salt on top then was shocked when she came back as noticed we spit the food out (respectfully) and proceeds to bring me out more food that I didn't order to try which looked and smelled rotten Seriously I can't believe this place hasn't been shut down by the city

Heng's Kitchen is located in the Mekong Plaza. I took my…read moregirlfriend here for some spring rolls. We weren't real hungry, but wanted a little something to share. Four spring rolls was perfect. They make them fresh and perfect. Crispy on the outside with nice veggies on the inside. They give you a sweet-and-sour sauce to go with it. They were very good. Shared parking outside.

I was so hungry, I forgot to take pictures of my food. I ordered the beef and celery dim sum…read moredumplings, and a stir fried beef. And a litre of cola. The dumplings were pretty good, I practically inhaled them. The beef came out orange, which is not bad, but I'm horrible at handling spiciness. I was worried, but I started to eat it and the flavor was sooo good!!! Yes it was spicy, but I just kept putting food in my mouth. The flavor was so good, my mind didn't even care about the spiciness! I got it with the white rice, so I had a little buffer while eating it. I practically cleaned the plate, and though it was spicy, I really want to get it again!! Great food! I can't wait to try some more items off the menu!!

Meh! We've had better. I tried because of the Tik Tok…read morevideos. The food was mediocre. I ordered the Beef Chow Fun. The Ginger Chicken in a white sauce. No white sauce. My son ordered the Kao Pung Chicken. IT was the same sauce on each dish! See pics. Same sauce used on all three dishes and in the hot and dour soup. We won't be back. And, I won't trust the Tik Tok videos anymore.

What happened to this place? The last two times we have…read moreeaten there the food was bland and underdone. Seriously ? What happened?