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    Sky Cafe

    2.9 (552 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Honey walnut shrimp, string beans chicken, salt and pepper pork chop
    Frankie L.

    This is one my favorite local gems. For the price and taste, you can't beat it. I highly recommend the 3 dishes set menu where you can choose any three dishes from their vast menu. The salt and pepper pork chop is really good, and the string bean chicken is really tasty with rice. Portions are big, food tastes good for the price you pay. The dinner set comes with soup and rice. This is such a good deal for a family of 4. This is a no frills and casual joint, service is good for fulfilling the essentials. It helps if you speak Chinese but staff is friendly , don't expect them to check up on you though. I love this establishment and am a frequent customer.

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    We stopped by to try this Hong Kong style cafe restaurant which serves a mix of western and Chinese rice and noodle dishes before shopping at the Ranch 99 market. They offer a breakfast, afternoon tea, and late night menu between 10am-11am and 3pm-6pm daily including weekends. Since we arrived shortly after 10am we ordered a wonton soup noodles ($8.75) and a Singapore fried rice noodles ($10) to share. The Singapore fried rice noodles came fairly quickly even they seemed to be working on a lot of to-go orders and a large catering order. It was fresh and good especially for the price we paid! We were very happy with it but were a bit disappointed with the wonton soup noodles that came later. The noodles were too doughy for our taste so we only ate the wontons and the Napa cabbage. I asked the staff for some red vinegar for my wontons and she asked me to get it from her at the counter as she was too busy. I was fine with that as I don't mind walking so don't expect much service from this place. This is a cash only place so make sure you bring cash with you when you come to try this place. The name of this place is Daly City Sky Cafe, so Skyline's Cafe must have been its former name.

    Fried pork chop, bitter melon with egg, beef chow fun, honey walnut shrimp, and chicken string beans.
    Janet T.

    Got our usual dishes for lunch. We came around 1pm after the lunch crowd and enjoyed our meal. There's plenty of seating and also smaller seating area in the back. Nice painting on the wall.

    Eggplant with salted fish and chicken clay pot
    Ruby T.

    First time here and enjoyed my dinner. Ordered chefs special "wor choy" meal of picking three dishes includes house soup and rice. Fast, efficient and gets crowded fast. Food is good Cantonese food! Can taste the "wok hay" of the seasoned woks! Big menu to order noodle dishes, or rice plates...comfort foods and drinks. Something for everybody. Solid!

    I'm not sure of what we ordered if mathing!
    Katharine Y.

    We always go here if not ones or twice a month. The food is already reliable, dishes are well prepared, seasoned and definitely worth coming back to. We ordered 3 items for $37 + 0.50 cents for any item with beef. We ordered eggplant with chicken and salted fish, salt pepper pork chop, beef with string bean and HK crispy noodles with beef. The whole totaled should be around $50-52. I guess tax really gets you about $6. I mean if they update the prices will be greatly appreciate and a proper receipt so we know how much everything really is. Service is always fast, food seemed to be ready within 10-15 minutes. Good for dine in and take out but the restaurant is always weird, not clean or a storage of everything else.

    Bitter Melon Noodle
    Justin W.

    My friend and I were on a late night grocery run next door at 99 ranch, and we were looking for a quick casual restaurant nearby! A few tables were seated at 9:00PM, but by 9:30PM it was just us left. The wall street-style artwork referencing various pop culture was interesting. We wanted to order the Beef Chow Fun, but we were a little disappointed that all the Chow Fun had sold out for the day. We decided to go for the classic Beef Bitter Melon on Crispy Noodle and the baked Pork Chop. For Hong Kong styled cafes, the food was about average and if anything a little under seasoned. We got a very generous amount of bitter melon. Keep in mind it's cash only!

    Tomato beef chow mein
    Jonathan L.

    Classic Chinese food for cheap and you get what you paid for. The perfect yelp rating of 3-4 stars indicates the best, authentic Chinese food. They have lunch deals for rice dishes for $8-10 and noodle dishes $10-12. I ordered: 1. Tomato beef Chow fun: Delicious! I liked the beef and the flavor of the sauce with the noodles. I wish the noodles were a bit more crunchy but either way it was still delicious. Lots of beef and the portion size was quite large for $10. 2. Scrambled egg seafood chow fun: One of my favorite dishes and they were so generous with the amount of shrimp! I did feel it needed a little more soy sauce but I guess it's better to be more bland and you can make it more salty rather than the other way around. Overall, Delicious and cheap. What else do you want in a Chinese restaurant. Lots of lunch and dinner deals. Good portion size. Decent service. I'll definitely be back!

    Beef chow fun
    Vincent N.

    If you want comfort Chinese/HK food at a no frills place, this would be it! The prices are very affordable (esp in the SF area) and the portions are generous. I really enjoyed the beef and black bean entree, beef was very tender. Chow fun had the classic wok taste, which made it extra tasty. The interior walls are covered with cartoon and anime murals, really cool vibe in here. Staff was great too, super attentive and nice with any of our requests! Highly recommended!

    green onion pancakes (SKIP)
    Rebecca B.

    Really cheap (compared to most of today's establishments). Service is okay. Condiments are not cleaned. Hella dirty :( One time they gave us our tea and it smelled like they used a dirty rag to dry them.... Needless to say, just drank from water bottles we thankfully had in the car. I love coming here to try out the different things on their menu. So far, I've tried: Beef Chow Fun, Deep Fried Flounder, Scrambled Egg Prawn Chow Fun (Wet), Garlic Yu Choy, Salt and Pepper Pork Spareribs, Green Onion Pancakes, Soup of the Day (had celery and carrots), String Beans with Beef, Honey Walnut Prawns, Seafood Tofu Clay Pot, Chow Mein, Chicken Wings, and their milktea. Out of everything I've tried, I like the scrambled egg prawn chow fun (wet), seafood tofu clay pot, and salt and pepper pork spare ribs. Everything else is okay as well, but I'll keep ordering other things on the menu for now. Looking forward on trying their baked pork chop.

    Happy hour meal- all of this for about $50 with tips (as of Nov 2023)
    Monica C.

    Good Chinese food for cheap! Just like many HK cafes, the workers do not have the best services in terms of attitude and mannerism but they are super quick! All of our food and beverages came out in less than 10 minutes! Our favorite was the salt and pepper tofu. My husband and toddler were munching on those non-stop at the restaurant! Everything else was standard for Chinese food and tasted good. Skyline Cafe has deals throughout the day! We came during the evening happy hour (before 6pm) and got a full meal for around $50 after tips and taxes. Totally worth it! The customer services are slightly better in person than over the phone and most of their customers are Cantonese speaking. One of the servers was kind and even helped us pack our leftovers. The cashier lady needs to be a bit more patient though. She seems to always be in a rush even when it is not busy. Unlike traditional HK cafes with the bright white lights, this place is filled with colorful artwork like Pokémon and Mario World. Super random but the paintings kept our one year old toddler entertained throughout the whole dinner. Note: cash only!

    Braised tofu with seafood
    Eric B.

    We came by for dinner and this place is cash only. The restaurant isn't the cleanest or fanciest but gets you filled up with good food. They have a 3 item special that comes with rice and a soup for about 35 dollars, which we normally go for. This time around, I also got a baked spaghetti dish on top of the deal. The staff was okay overall, we had to wait to see if we should seat ourselves or have them seat us. Three different people took orders from us but one lady was a little rude and I didn't get good vibes from her. At the end of the day, I came here for a meal to fill my stomach up. The braised tofu was pretty tasty and flavorful, it soaked up all the sauce it was cooked in but I didn't try out the seafood because I'm not too big of a fan for seafood. The soup was delicious and refreshing to start off your meal, it was one of my favorite parts of the meal. The baked spaghetti was pretty mid to be honest, I didn't expect it to be like how it is in Hong Kong but it lacks in comparison to a lot of places in the Bay Area. The sauce was clumpy and almost tasted like flour, and there wasn't enough seasoning in the sauce but the pork chop was tender and delicious! The Peking sparerib was the definite winner here. It hit all the marks in what you would expect in a Peking sparerib, sweet, savory, tangy, and tender!

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    Yummy food for cheap prices! Don't expect much in ambiance or service, but they are always pretty consistent.

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    Food's really good. Enjoy the pan fried noodle and salt, pepper, pork chops, beef with black beans and long beans.

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    Don't expect them to be open. They stop serving 2 hours early. Today was one hour early

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    Food and service is great. Wide selection of Cantonese dishes. I would recommend to eat in or take out.

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    One of the most affordable, hole in the wall Chinese food I've ever had. Great portions. Drinks are cheap.

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    1.0 mi
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    For years, I've been curious about Suily's Cafe, so we decided to stop by on a weekday for lunch…read morearound noon. The place only holds about 8-10 tables, give or take. It's your typical, no frills Chinese restaurant. The guy who served us was quick, efficient, and bilingual (English and Cantonese). *** O U R P I C K S *** BLACK BEAN SAUCE CHICKEN WITH CRISPY CHOW MEIN NOODLES (Hong Kong style) ~ noodles were crispy, fried well, and covered with gravy and chicken. Chicken was tender but tasted plain without seasoning. The gravy was well seasoned with fermented black beans. 4/5 STRING BEANS WITH CHICKEN ~ ordered this dish not knowing it had the same gravy as the crispy noodles. This was good, but the chicken was like the other dish, unseasoned. 4/5 SALT AND PEPPER PORK CHOPS ~ we got a mound of pork chops! But there's a lot of crispy, crunchy batter on it. And the meat was also pretty plain, seasoned with maybe only salt and black pepper. 4/5 You get a generous portion of food for $10- $15 a plate, but I feel the meat would taste better if it was properly seasoned prior to cooking. Other than that, the amount of food will carry you through for a few days! So if you're looking to stretch the dollar, this might be your go-to spot!

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    3.4
    (253 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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    Koi Palace

    Koi Palace

    3.4
    (4k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Koi palace is the go to dim sum spot when you don't know where else to go. The prices haven't…read morechanged a lot, making a formerly most expensive dim sum spot into an average priced dim sum spot. The interior continues to provide an old school atmosphere with bustling ambiance, a koi fish pond (beloved by the children), large tables for big families and fish in tanks. The food is generally pretty good. Cantonese food is known more for balance, so even if you order their "Szechuan" dishes, there isn't a ton of spice. I'm a big fan on their XO sauce, so the XO pan fried rice rolls are my favorite. The green seaweed crunch shrimp rice roll is also quite good. Mandatory 18% service charge and the service is pretty decent all considering! They respond fairly quickly and now they have a more diverse wait staff that can respond in more languages now too!

    We had a delightful morning brunch at Dim Sum before heading to vote in the Peruvian elections. Our…read morefriends Kim and Roberto joined us, and we had reservations for 11:45 am. We placed our orders and settled in to wait for our dishes. As we chatted and shared stories, we noticed that the table behind us was receiving their orders and sitting down about 10 minutes after we did. We started to see plates arriving for other tables, prompting us to investigate the status of our food. Upon checking, we discovered that our order had been lost. After waiting for half an hour, we were informed that they had misplaced it. Consequently, we had to place our order again. Let's dive into the details of our dishes: - Roasted Duck Burrito: The burrito lacked substantial duck meat, and the wrap was not warm as it should have been. - Shui Mai: This dish was consistent with the taste of other Shui Mai we've had. - Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce: Regrettably, we never received this dish. - Har Gaw: This was the last dish served us. It arrived steaming hot, but the wonton skin wrapper was thick and chewy. - Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce: The ribs had a sweeter flavor than expected. - Fresh Okra Poached with Garlic & Scallion: The okra was not slimy and had a pleasant taste. - Hand Roasted Suckling Pig Slice: The slice was incredibly tender and crispy. - Crispy Tofu with Garlic/Herbs: The tofu was crispy, but some of the coating that wasn't fully fried with it tasted a bit raw. - Crispy Fried Taro Puffs with Pork: These were crispy and warm. - Fried Glutinous Dumplings with Dice Pork: The dumplings were crispy and warm, but the pork was minimal. - Stir Fried Beef Chow Fun: The dish was good, and the meat was tender. Throughout the meal, our waiter kept checking on our order and relaying messages in Chinese about the dishes still needed for our table. After two hours, we decided to cancel the chicken feet. When the bill arrived, I expressed my dissatisfaction with the service, and the waiter responded with a series of "ok"s. After a few more "I'm not happy" comments, he removed the "service charge" and informed us that we could decide whether to leave a tip or not. We did leave a tip, but here's my tip to you...take your chance #dimsum #chinesefood #koipalace #disclaimermusicisnotmine

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    4.1
    (367 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    We ordered the beef short rib pot, friend rice, and noodle soup. They all taste very good.read more

    Came here specifically for the Dry Pot, a brothless version of hot pot where everything gets stir…read morefried and simmered together. Noodles, meats, veggies, chiles, aromatics. No water, just pure concentrated flavor. The restaurant gets its name from simmering, one of the essential Chinese cooking techniques, and you can taste that philosophy across the whole menu. The Dry Pot lived up to the hype, but the real surprise was the skewers. Beef, lamb, and chicken, intensely flavorful and rich. I can't stop thinking about them. The potstickers were also way better than expected. Usually a throwaway order at most places, but here they were juicy and packed with flavor. The beef pancakes were fantastic. Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy flavor bomb on thes inside. Both crunchy and a little chewy (in the good way). Came back a few weeks later with friends and ordered the whole grilled fish, which I'd been eyeing since my first visit. It looked magnificent, but it didn't really pop the way the other dishes did. If you love fish it's worth trying, but the dry pot, skewers, beef pancakes, and dumplings are the stars here. We also got a few veggie dishes which were all great accompaniments...but nobody is here for the veggies. A few practical notes. They have a beer tap but it doesn't work, so if you're into beer, they've got a few options by the bottle. Parking is easy since it's in the Serramonte Center, and you can combine it with a trip to Jagalchi, Target, or whatever else you need. Both times I came there was plenty of seating. I'll be back soon, and next time I'm getting the dry pot with their handmade noodles.

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    Tai Yuan

    Tai Yuan

    3.5
    (303 reviews)
    2.4 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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