Came by the other day to grab some takeout and it was a quick and easy experience. Parking is plentiful in the private strip mall lot. There was no wait upon opening during the weekend. The interior of the bakery is starting to get long in the tooth. There is a ~3% surcharge for paying with a credit card. Staff are curt and efficient. Their favored default phrase is "anything else?" potentially as an upsell methodology? Tasty options include the beef chow fun which tends to be a generous portion for $5.8. The beef is usually plentiful and tender too. Other tasty option include the chicken feet with black bean sauce, pan fried chives, and their steamed beancurd skin with pork. Their fried shrimp balls are gigantic. There is an option to buy them individually with a markup. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery is a childhood classic, but I haven't been in quite a while. I stopped by around lunch time, and there was a short but quick line infront of me. Ordering in mandarin worked well, and we paid in cash before going outside to eat elsewhere (there's no longer a table with chairs inside. For the two of us, we definitely over-ordered, but its easy to get carried away. -#1 dimsum set: comes with 1 porridge, a charsiu bun, a meat bun, 2 shrimp dumplings, and 2 siu mai. The siu mai are great, and stuffed with meat/filling. The shrimp dumpling had really thick wrapped unfortunately, and was almost crumbling. The charsiu and meat buns were good, but seem to have less filling now than before. We opted for the fish porridge, which was piping hot and comforting, but lacking in white pepper and ginger. -Turnip cakes: these were cold unfortunately, but good once reheated at home. Nothing outstanding but does the job -Taro puffs: these were also cold unfortunately, but the shell was still perfectly crisp. They also do sometimes have the distinct taste of ammonia due to the ammonia bicarb used in the lacey shell - I saw some reviews saying it was due to spoiled meat but it was likely the batter instead. Overall, Tai Pan is still relatively good prices for the amount of dimsum you get, but the quality isn't as great as I remember - I'd consider coming back for some porridge and siu mai if I'm in the area and looking for some quick takeout dimsum. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - 1 order of taro puff, 1 order of turnip cake, and the number 1 dimsum set - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

This place has been around a long time and is very popular. The inside does not seem very clean. But at least the workers wear gloves and some of them wear masks. I have come several times through the years and have tried different things. In general, I think their dim sum quality is very average, if I am being on the generous side. The better items are their chive dumplings and fried shrimp balls. Their porridge and fried dough 油條 are quite good, and the chow mein and chow fun are also decent. Their Bakery is actually pretty good, the egg tarts are excellent. Some of my other favorites are the cocktail buns and onion buns. Prices are pretty good. If you're not picky, it's an okay place to grab a quick bite with great variety. read more

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Picked up a bunch of dim sum items for lunch around noon. Good thing they had everything we wanted except for the pork spare ribs. Everything was decent. read more

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I'm not sure why there are so many bad reviews about service. Might be because we came at a time when it wasn't so busy. We came here on a weekday morning, before the lunch rush. We split the #4 meal combo which includes the ha cheung fun, siu mai, lo bak go, and congee (we got the preserved egg and pork). We also got the fried taro dumplings. There was one other person in line with us. I ordered in Cantonese and thought service was pretty typical of a Chinese takeout spot. Prices are very affordable and decent. There is no seating, so we ate in the trunk of my car. Everything was piping hot and delicious! read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Fried taro dumpling (wu gok) - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

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Stopped by around lunchtime on a weekday to grab some soybean milk, youtiao, and a meat bun. Going in was a bit overwhelming--labels aren't clear, English translations don't really make sense, and the display windows were greasy/dirty so it's hard to see what's even available. Felt a little rushed and had to raise my voice over the tall counters. Communication was tricky since they mainly spoke Cantonese and English wasn't great. I kind of just guessed what I was getting after a few back-and-forths. Pricing was a little confusing too. That said, the food was tasty. The baozi buns were surprisingly juicy and actually filled with meat rather than mostly dough--pleasantly surprised! Would definitely get again. Overall: 7.8/10. Has lot of potential--just could use better organization, clearer displays, and more English-friendly service. read more

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Great spot for quick, delicious takeout! The porridge and dim sum were steaming hot and super fresh. The dim sum ladies work fast and are very friendly. If you're indecisive like me, you can step aside for a moment and order when you're ready--no pressure at all. I'll definitely be back! read more

Don't go.. disgusting- chicken feet smelled and tasted sour/ rotten - they must have put old ones out - it was around 10:15 am. The taro puffs- smells and taste of heavy ammonia - I can't believe they make and sell this stuff.. everything else except the bakery items is garbage. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Ammonia smell from taro puffs and sour/ rotten chicken feet - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a solid little dim sum bakery. I needed some food for Mother's Day picnic and was able to get in and out quickly. They have a basic selection at a very good price. I've had to purchase at ranch 99 in the past and the prices at Tai Pan are less expensive and the servings are larger. They don't have any of the fancy items, but they are solid in terms of quality and quantity. There are definitely better places for dining in but a quick pick up location is always appreciated. They do charge a small fee for credit cards, but it's not a big deal. Cash and debit cards have no charge. read more

Wow, another negative experience... See failed Tasty Donut Yelp Review (1 Star). Left your neighbor upset but still wanted to support a local business since I was here. Another fail. Quality/Quantity - Shrimp Dumpling. Xiu Mai. Seafood Shumai. Shark Fin Dumpling. The good news is that everyone enjoyed all the dim sum. A few pieces had non edible parts like fat and ligament. Overall, good flavors. All were of decent quality and good sizes. Lunch meals also available, see pictures. Atmosphere - Small local business (well 10 locations). Take-away only. Plenty of mall parking. Open 7 days a week from 8am or 8:30am to 6:30pm. Service - Another failure (see Tasty Donut Yelp Review)... After both businesses today failed with basic service at this mall, it discouraged me to even come back here. But I can't let these two businesses ruin it for everyone else in this mall. The lady rolled her eyes when I asked to have forks instead of chopsticks. Can you believe that? She actually rolled her eyes. She was not the friendliest person to begin with, but rolling your eyes?!?! Did you not think that I was NOT going to see that? Obviously, she did not care. As I left, I looked up your Yelp rating of 3 stars and now I understand. Just read all the recent reviews and you have so many complaints about service... Price - $5.30 an order; $23.19. Overpriced for the service I received. And for the lack of basic service. 3% surcharge with credit card; I paid cash. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2000. You might want to work on your customer service skills. And you have 10 locations?!?! With this type of service? Next time I come to this mall, I will have extremely low expectations to not be surprised... read more

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Craving Dim Sum after 2:30? You got it. Most dim sum places stop serving after 2pm but not here. They have a variety of fried, steamed, baked and warm dim sum displayed and ready for your choosing. My go to are the basic Har Gow, Siu Mai and char sui pork bun which have great flavor. Pan Fried Chive Dumplings and Fried Taro are quite large and tasty although oily. They have this special bun called "Big Bun" which is 2x the size of a standard bun and filled with steamed pork, sausage and hard boiled egg. It's savory but you get more bun than filling. This is a grab and go kind of place with no indoor or outdoor seating, no smiles and no warm greetings. Anticipate slim pickings by 4pm even though they close around 6-ish. They prefer cash but take credit card with added surcharge. read more

Now that I've been back again, I'm standing by that Tai Pan is a fantastic local spot that I will return to and recommend. Is this the best dim sum you've ever had? Probably not, but they've got some stand out items and unbelievable value. Where else could you possibly get 3 dim sum items and a huge serving of congee for 12 bucks? Logistically, they share a huge lot with Lion Supermarket, so you'll never have to worry about parking. I went around 11:30 on a Saturday and there was consistently a line of about 6+ people the whole time I was there. They don't have any seating, so it's to-go only and depending on when you arrive, some items will inevitably be fresher than others as everything is made in large batches. Card is accepted here, but there is an extra charge. Highlights: - Pan Fried Pork and Chive Dumplings (4/5): Juicy chunks of shrimp with super fragrant chive in generously sized chewy dumplings is a home run. - Fried Taro Balls (4.25/5): Unfair as I managed to snag these right out of the fryer, but they were super crunchy with the pillowy, lightly sweet taro balancing out the savory meat filling. - Siu Mai (4/5): Surprisingly solid version that is moist, has a great bounce, and seasoned quite well. Skip: - Chang Fen (2/5): Their rice rolls are unfortunately too thick and break instead of having a chewy texture. - Baked BBQ Pork Bun (2/5): Bread and pork were both fine, but the ratio of meat is soooo low. I get that it's cheap, but this made me sad. read more

I have been coming here for years and always love their fish porridge. It is so good and satisfying. Their dim sum is great for to-go orders with solid options for a quick meal at home. They also offer combos which I think are a great deal. You can get a variety of items in smaller quantities which is perfect if you want to try different things instead of committing to the usual three-piece orders. There is no seating here but parking is convenient since it is located inside a plaza. read more

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Place is hit and miss and questionable...traveling hungry for some dim sum on a go....this place is great if you like shrimp paste....quite a few items with that...seafood sui mai..have imitation crab meat...with shrimp paste..stay away..BBQ bake bun is good ....chicken feet one piece questionable freshness....only if you like shrimp paste...you would like this place... read more

Their sesame balls are huge and not oily like other places, very good! However, their customer service could be a little better. Stood around for awhile until someone finally took my order and as I didn't have cash, they seemed a bit annoyed even though there is a credit card fee. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Sesame ball - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming here for about 6 years now, and I keep coming back because of the convenience and comfort of the food. The Siu Mai has gotten a bit smaller over the years, but they're still packed with lots of meat. As everyone's saying, the service isn't great, but we're there for the food at the end of the day. There also usually is a line, so they'll be going through customers quite quickly. I enjoy the preserved egg porridge and Siu Mai the most. read more

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Tried the Siu Mai 燒賣, lotus leaf wrapped rice 糯米雞and stuffed bean curd skin 鮮竹卷. There was SOOOO much MSG it made me thirsty within 10 minutes. If you're from Hong Kong, you can tell this is a far cry from anything authentic. The portion is big but tasted nothing like the real stuff. If you're looking for anything close to authentic dim sum, you need to find a different place. read more

Beware, check your receipt. Go there early in the morning, no other customer and not busy at all. After ordering not too many items, the cashier lady told me the total is $38.96, I was a bit surprised by it but still paid it in full. When I got the receipt, turn out the lady accidentally double count the soy milk and bread stick set, therefore, I asked for a refund. To food is fair and acceptable but I may not go back again. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Receipt - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

Expensive given the quality and service. Like other people have mentioned the people behind the counter were weirdly unfriendly and only helped me once I waved someone down for help with getting an order. I got 12 steamed bbq pork buns for a potluck and they fit in two plastic clam shells. The shell was crumbly and bland and the filling was sparse and also bland with a bit of gristle. I've definitely had better at other grab and go dim sum bakeries. It was a little over $25 for the dozen buns and I can't recommend this place just based off my experience. read more

Honestly, the food was very medicore and the price was not great.... 32 for a lb of bao is over priced. it did not taste $32 worth, you can get Michelin tapas for that price read more

6/19 Prices have gone up since the last visit. I still will come from time to time to get my dimsum fast food style fix, but at some point, it will be the same price as restaurants. I really enjoy all their items here as they are always fresh and the portions are huge. These ladies do not skimp you out. This particular day, there was only one lady taking orders so the line was terribly slow during lunch hour. For those new here, it does not matter what you get. Everything is great. Remember they sell in orders so specify when you want just ONE piece. My top are the shirmp balls, fried shrimp crescents, shiu mai and the custard buns. That's usually my go to order each time. read more

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OMG. I'm 1000% happy I ordered dim sum delivery from here. One of the most satisfying meal delivery experiences of my life. Whoever's in charge at Tai Pan are unsung heroes and geniuses of the restaurant industry. Why am I so happy? Dim sum is encoded in my DNA. Unfortunately, you need a bare minimum of 3-4 to enjoy it, ideally 8+. Does that happen during the pandemic? Of course not. Does it even happen outside the pandemic? Not easily, because everyone's got crazy schedules, the restaurants understandably won't seat you until everyone in your party's arrived, and good and even decent dim sum restaurants are MADHOUSES on weekends. Enter Tai Pan and their genius offering of "Dim Sum lunches," boxes with a small selection of dim sum that's more than enough to feed the average hungry adult. It's perfect if you're ordering for 1-2, because you don't have to put in a full order with 3-4 pieces for each type of dim sum. Why doesn't every dim sum place offer this? I bought too much, because I've never been here and didn't realize their portion sizes are nonstandard. Most things are on the generous side of average, and a few things, like the shumai and chowmein are HUGE -- 2-2.5x the normal size. What do I think could be better? Honestly, for the price it's a STEAL. For me personally, I would happily pay more for a higher quality of dim sum -- I'm not too thin, so I prioritize enjoyment over portion size / quantity. For the same price or even a higher price, I would be happy to receive a smaller amount of higher quality food. (For instance, take the shumai. This is not a place where each piece is symmetrical, you can taste the quality of the ingredients, and they're adorned with crab eggs. It IS a place where the shumai are cheap and substantially larger than golf balls.) So it's a great value for money, and ofc the dim sum lunch boxes are GENIUS. I would truly appreciate seeing more selection in the dim sum lunches. If you ordered 2 of the 6 that were on offer when I ordered, you'd get everything offered in the dim sum lunches, which is not everything Tai Pan offers. A large part of the enjoyment of dim sum comes from variety, so I'd like to easily order more variety. One thing I thought they did particularly well is I tried to order several things -- fried rice, baked taro buns, something else -- that were sold out, and the cart immediately informed me they were no longer available. That's super helpful, instead of getting random substitutions in my order. Now I'm kicking myself bc I never ordered from here before. Previously, I was turned off by the 3-star reviews, plus it's not that close to me. From the reviews, it looks like Tai Pan's physical location is a small takeout-style "bakery" setup, and they're too busy to take phone orders and being there in person can be a bit hectic. So I highly recommend ordering from a delivery service (I used UberEats) -- the $10 fee and tip are super worth it for the convenience, so it doesn't take up a weekend morning. Wish there were a way to tip the restaurant and not just the driver! Also, my order arrived super quickly -- makes sense, because they're not cooking to order. They have everything ready to be boxed up takeout style, so the delivery time was surprisingly quick! Do be prepared to reheat a bit when you receive your order. DON'T order from here if you have a large family/group of dim sum buddies and require delicately prepared dim sum. DO order from here if you'd appreciate a selection for 1-2, are flexible about refinement, and/or like a good value. Everything considered, I can see myself ordering from here about every 3-6 weeks! PICTURED: 2 dim sum lunches, a da bao (literally big bao!), and an egg custard tart! WAY more food than I was expecting for $30 (before taxes, Uber fees, and tip to the driver). read more

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Man this place is the definition of the shitty service that makes the good food taste bad. I was reading through the reviews to be sure that it wasn't just me - but I got the same lady with the bad attitude who haphazardly threw my items into a take out box, got soy milk all over the to go container. I think that if this place wants to keep customers then they should probably fix their attitude. The cleanliness was also really questionable and looks like the local health inspector should pay this place a visit. read more

I usually have snacks before grocery shopping. Since 大班 Tai Pan Dim Sum = Bakery = is next door, I decided to give it a try. As soon as I walked in, I felt right at home of Houston Chinatown at a restaurant with worst customer service. "你要什么？" (what do you want?) I thought, well, you nasty to me and I'll nasty back. Isn't there any class? Oh. I forgot the name of 大班 is below first graders. I didn't care how good the food it was. You don't greet your customers like we owe you money. My sister always says try 马来糕 to determine how good the rest of dim sum is. So, I ordered the steamed yellow cake, white rice cake and preserved egg with minced pork porridge. They are pretty cheap but there was no place to sit. Go figure. So, I leaned against the wall next to a garage can to eat my food. I hope no one saw my miserable attire. I looked like a homeless man. Porridge was good. But yellow cake was so dry that choked me. White cake was not bad but I was choked up at that point of no return. Bottom line is... I don't need to try other dim sum dishes here. Yellow cake needed major improvement. I'll just starve or go to a different grocery store at a different mall. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Storefront - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

I agree the service here isn't the friendliest (or that friendly at all), they don't like accepting credit cards, and the decor isn't the updated or nicest. Consider yourself warned! Know that you're coming here for the food and the value! The portions are very reasonably sized for the price, and the taste and quality are fantastic. Also, they serve the beef crepe noodles here, which are very difficult to find unless you're in a dim sum restaurant. I've tried an assortment of everything, including their har gow, sui mai, shrimp chive dumpling, wu gok, jook, and even their chow fun. It is all delicious and reasonably priced. My tip to you - if you're looking for service, no hassle credit card payment, or really nice decor, don't come here. If you're looking for no nonsense, good dim sum at a decent value, Tai Pan's the place for you! read more

This is such a great dim sum place where everything is delicious and not for a crazy price! My family and I have been coming here for years when we want to get dim sum to go and eat at home. You can't go wrong with any of their options. They run out of items later in the day so I suggest coming in earlier in the day to get all the food options. I love getting the steamed BBQ pork bun, fried shrimp, and the shui mai. They also have combo deals that are very reasonable and filling. This place is great to get some dim sum that is not only good but also reasonably priced. read more

Chinese Hong Kong dim sum and baked goods to grab and go for an easy, nice brunch at home. Really old school, cash only, looks shady but food is excellent. Would recommend ordering the food there in person, as there isn't any online ordering system and calling ahead is a bit unreliable. Labels are primarily in Chinese, though they are pretty on top of English translations, it's just that there might be a few items out that are labeled in just Chinese. Service is brisk and busy, even by Chinese standards lol. They're very much there for the day-to-day meals, and it shows. Trick is to be just as brisk and efficient about specifying what you want, paying, and leaving. Bonus, they speak Cantonese! To me, it's reminiscent of those small Taiwan open eateries (the ones that are kind of the half-stand) and the Chinese grocery store food court (where you get hot food as well as roasted duck and pork). While it IS in Saratoga Square's Lion Market, it is separate from the actual grocery store. It's a convenient place to pick up a meal while doing the weekend grocery shopping, and it being in a shopping plaza makes parking easy. Overall, SUPER authentic. Definitely appreciate them on lazy Saturday mornings. read more

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Mixed review. The fried shrimp crescent was the best dimsum. The shrimp crescent has a thin crunchy wrapper. Good filling of shrimp and pork. Egg tarts were ok. The har gow was good. I like that the wrapper was not too thick. The shu mais were just ok both the seafood and pork and shrimp. Shumais were pretty good sized but seemed to have fillers so not so meaty. I like the bread on the steamed pork bun but filling was a bit dry. Cost more than other to go dimsum places. Don't expect a warm reception from staff. To go only. read more

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This place is decent! I really enjoyed their dim sum items. Things like egg tarts, fried wonton, turnip cake, and roasted duck are all pretty good. Their fried items and egg tarts are on the bigger size. We wouldn't recommend their wonton soup and fish congee here, the 99 ranch has a better tasting version. They have a bit of a wait sometimes and people like to sometimes cut in line in front of you. The staff are pretty good at monitoring who comes first. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Fried wonton, egg tarts, and roasted duck - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

I love this little hole in the wall place! Everything I have eaten here is delicious! The service is very quick and fast! We always get the baked pork baos, which are filled with delicious bbq pork in a light airy bun. The Har Gow, Pork Siu Mai and Seafood Siu Mai are very delicious! I usually eat an order each by myself! I also love the deep fried shrimp crescents they offer. These are super yummy! Tender shrimp stuffing surrounded by a crunchy outer wrapper. Very yummy! The Jian Dui are yummy too! I just got done eating two of them! Nice crunchy exterior with a sweet bean filling! All the other items we have had here are just delicious from the Soy noodles to the Chicken feet. Everything is super yummy! I love this place and will be back very very soon! read more

The ladies that work up front is either hit or miss with their attitude toward customers. If your looking for good service here don't expect that you will get a fantastic one . They want to keep the line moving. I suggest you use have some cash with you there , I ran into problem with their credit card machine and everything time I pressed one of my PIN number it cancel on me . Now the food here , I totally get what I purchased because their portions are a bit huge for the price You pay . Totally recommend to come here because the size can fill you up . Though it might be a bit pricey then other Dim Sum, it's the size you will get from them. The interior is not so great here , but it's spacious . The line can be ridiculously in the morning for Dim Sun or their BBQ station. They also do have their ATM machine inside and accept credits cards there . read more

Low cost, questionable food. Horrendous customer service. They had spoiled meat in their sticky rice. The manager said to come back and get a new one. I don't care how far you have to drive back. I'm used to poor customer service in places like these, but they've just set a new baseline for me. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

Woke up on a lazy Sunday...hangry and craving feet...deliciously soft and gelatinous chicken feet. Last week it was snails, so yea...I'm a big weirdo. Avocado toast doesn't hit for me the way dim sum does. It was too hot and smoky to eat outside so Tai Pan delivery to the rescue! I ordered delivery through UberEats and despite arriving 45 minutes late (UberEats issue), everything was still warm (jook was piping hot), well-packaged, and they threw in enough condiments (soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and sriracha) to last me a week. Order was correct and nothing was missing. By the way, they're not related to the Tai Pan in Palo Alto, otherwise I'm sure my order would have taken twice as long. F O O D (Prices on delivery platforms seem to about 17% higher than in-store) * Fung Zhao: Chicken Feet ($4.94) Savory, soft, and gelatinous goodness. Comparable to a sit-down dim sum spot and totally hit the spot! * Siu Mai: Steamed Pork Dumplings (3 pc-$4.94) Siu mai on steroids; meaty and tender. Didn't detect any shrimp. * Har Gow: Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (3 pc-$4.94) Like most dim sum delis, the skin was thick with a large air pocket and a small ball of shrimp filling. Unlikely to order again. * Seafood Siu Mai: Steamed Seafood Dumplings (3 pc-$4.94) Least fav item...eeck to frozen carrots, peas, and green beans. * Wu Gok: Fried Taro Puffs (2 pc-$4.94) Fist-sized taro puffs with a crunchy, lacy exterior, filled with mashed taro and a savory pork filling. Solid. * Stuffed Eggplant w/ shrimp (3 pc - $6.50) Stuffed was an understatement; it was like 85% shrimp paste. It was nekkid without the usual brown sauce so a little bland. Nothing a little chili oil couldn't fix. * Century Egg & Pork Jook (Small - $4.94) Piping hot, thick and chunky, the jook had a good amount of century egg and soft pork pieces. It was seasoned with white pepper. I prefer creamier jook with the rice more broken down but it was still decent. * YouTiao: Chinese Cruller ($2.86) Crisp on the outside and fluffy soft on the inside. It was still warm and wasn't overly greasy. Great for dipping into the jook. I wanted to order their dan tat (egg tart) for dessert but it's not available on delivery platforms. I'm pretty sensitive to MSG and wasn't hella thirsty afterwards so it seems they go light on MSG; at least with the things I tried. Overall, I was hesitant to give Tai Pan a try because of the overall 3 star rating but if you skim through the negative reviews, most have to do with the customer service. Cannot comment on that since I ordered delivery but the food is what you come for at most divey AZN spots. For a deli/bakery, Tai Pan hit that dim sum craving. If you like it cheap AND big, this is your spot! read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - DELIVERY: Har Gow, Siu Mai, Seafood Siu Mai, Eggplant Shrimp, Chicken Feet, Taro Puffs, Century Egg+Pork Jook, Chinese Donut | Total-$39 - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

This was my first time coming here. The food was so good and the service was fast. For the portion and price is amazing. The only reason why i am giving this place a 3 star is because i ordered the chicken feet. I was very excited to eat it; however once i got home and open the container, the smell was strong. It smelt like food you forgot and left out for too long. It also had a weird white film on the top. Everything else that i ordered was fresh and delicious, so i was very upset about the chicken feet. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - The white film is non existent, since i mixed it. - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

COVID Cash only but good value, carb overload if you go with their lunch sets, which is only $10 with a porridge and various dim sum selections. The Siu mai are huge! I like set #4, 5 the best. Come after 11:15 their egg tarts are ready. The crust is not as flaky but buttery enough. Good value of &1.5 each and buy 5 get 1 free. All their items are in big sizes including dim sum. The fish porridge has big fish chunks and also strong in pepper flavor. They have some frozen dumplings for sale also but varieties vary. Once awhile I'll crave for it's good value lunch and come to check my luck on the egg tart. read more

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I love a good dim sum place and had to give Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery a try. We went during lunch time on a weekday and there were a few people dropping in to pick up their orders. We were helped right away and ordered a few things: fried shrimp balls, deep fried shrimp crescents, turnip cake, egg tart, fried Chinese donut, fried rice noodles, and chicken fried noodles (about $50 before tip). The portions are HUGE and super filling, especially the noodles. The lady helping us really packed the containers tight. We ordered a small for one of the noodles and a medium for the other- ended up having leftovers for 2 more meals with all of it. The fried shrimp balls and deep fried shrimp crescents stole the show and I will definitely go back just to get more of them. Again, portions were very large and both orders came with 3 each. The shrimp was plentiful and everything was fried to perfection. I would debate getting the egg tarts and turnip cakes again depending on my mood. Nothing wrong with either of them, they just didn't stand out as much. I will not get the fried Chinese donuts again though- unfortunately they were really dense and not as crunchy/airy as your typical Chinese donut. I recommend skipping that all together. Overall, I will say I was skeptical since most of the reviews are pretty negative. But if you dig around and truly read these reviews, you'd see they are mostly referring to the service, not the actual food itself. Since this is a to go spot and pretty authentic at that, I knew what I was getting myself into and I actually would say the server was nice enough since she did not skimp out on anything. She was also quick and efficient so she could move on to the next customer, but I did not feel rushed. I will definitely be back for more in the future! read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Fried rice noodles with beef (added sriracha) - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

I tried this place before and thought it was just ok but I was craving a quick dim sum fix so I thought I would give it another try. I'm glad I gave it another shot because I was pleasantly surprised. I only picked up a couple items but really enjoyed what I got. I ordered shumai (pork and shrimp), har gow (shrimp), and beef chow fun. The dim sum pieces were HUGE! Like twice the normal size and tasty. The wrap on the har gow is a little thicker than my liking but the filling is spot on. I ordered a small chow fun and it could easily feed two people because they really pack the container full. I like that they use cabbage and it was not loaded with bean sprouts. The lady who helped me was very nice - much better than the person who helped me last time. I believe this place is cash only. read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Har gow and shumai. Can't really tell from this photo but the pieces are huge! - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California

We were visiting from Vancouver, BC that has outstanding Asian bakeries. Tai Pan buns were fabulous and way better than what we get at home. They were very large, stuffed full of sweet fillings (coconut cocktain buns) or meat (BBQ pork buns). The seafood-shrimp balls, noodles and custard tarts were fabulous, too. I would highly recomend this bakery. read more

Very reasonable prices. Portions are generous. Service is a bit spotty, but given the popularity and lines, along with the small staff, they do a good job with what they have. No ambiance. This is a mom-and-pop walk-up and order; get your food in a plastic bag and leave place. is a read more

Rude owner and staff. Mediocre food at best. Would not recommend going out of your way for. If I was shopping next door then I may pop in to try something, but not impressed. Don't know how places like this survive, except for the fact that it is dirt cheap. Get what you pay for... read more

Tai Pan Dim Sum Bakery - Waited in line to find out they did not prepare my half-hour earlier takeout request. Rude staff. No restroom for customers and dingy. - Dim Sum Near Me - San Jose, California