Reservations were made for two large tables on a Sunday at 11:45am and it wasn't too busy, but it started to fill up table by table. The owners at Tea Cafe changed a few months ago and renovations had been made to the restaurant so everything looked pretty new and clean. When it comes to decent service and delicious food, Hong Kong Islander was up there and now, Tea Cup Cafe will be my new favorite. Other than the tripe, which was quite bland, everything else was on point. Cooked fresh, the food was hot, and flavorful. My favorite was the juicy Siu Mais. The service was decent, but disorganized since there was only one man delivering the food, while also fulfilling our requests for refills on our hot tea, getting more sauce and etc. The guy was trying his best. Two different orders were submitted for each of our table and all the items came out for one table instead of both even though there were repeated items. Things were inefficient and they lost track of what items we had received, but I'm sure this will improve as they hire more people and get acclimated to more business. The only bad thing that stood out was the mandatory gratuity of 20% for our large party. Never had I seen a small Chinese restaurant charge that high of a percentage. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Dim Sum Menu - Oct 2023 - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

Quick, easy, local Chinese that anyone would like. This is one of those places that you could stop in real quick and take for takeout.

I haven't been to Tea Cup House (formerly Tea Cup Cafe) for maybe a decade or more. The good news is the wok food is pretty good, but the dim sum maybe something to skip for now. We had the Fujian fried rice and egg white/dry scallop rice noodle and they were both done right with plenty of "wok hay" to impart the seared seasoned goodness. We tried har gow and siu mai and they were acceptable but not something I would order again. I'll stick to the best dim sum in town farther south. The service is decent and the waiting staff is polite and pleasant. The dining room is pretty much the same as decades ago, but has not really aged, so they must be doing a good job with the upkeep. The spacious restrooms are remodeled and new, so they get a star for that. If you are in midtown and looking for some decent chinese fare, give them a try! read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Egg white and dry scallop rice noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Customer service sucks, ok you done like that, no Customer service at all, they just try to get you out asap.lol only 3 tables at 6pm,better customer service needed,don't make your food taste bland read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Raw pot stickers, other pot stickers at other restaurants not raw like this - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

11/10 HIGHLIGHTS: Bbq pork chow mein, shu mai, chicken wings, har gow, cream cheese won tons, fried tofu

4/16/2024 Found this on my weekend trip to Sacramento. Cute little cafe in a quiet part of midtown Sacramento. Parking close to front door. Waiter gave me a laminated menu to order dim sum dishes. Ordered stewed chicken feet and so falloff the bones soft.. Savory turnip cake which was freshly made with dried shrimps. A large plate of Gai lan dosed in oyster sauce, waiter cut them into smaller bite sizes with scissors. The Chinese tamales were big + fresh Everything was yummy Love the location and the cute ambience It would make a great spot to meetup with friends read more

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I was in downtown Sacramento and craved Chinese food so I searched yelp and found Tea Cup cafe. This is a standard Chinese restaurant with a fish aquarium inside. When I arrived late Sunday afternoon, the place was not busy so my take out order was done in 15 minutes. Food was delicious. I can't wait to try the other items on their menu. read more

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I really like Tea Cup Cafe. For the price of going to Panda Express, you get decent quality Chinese food. Set your expectations correctly -- this is the Hot and Sour soup, Chow Mein, Kung Pao sort of Chinese experience. You're not going to Fat's, or Mission Chinese in SF -- and the price reflects it. It's cheap! Portions are good, employees are friendly, and they are super fast if you call them for an order. Their hot and sour soup and won ton soup are go to's for my family when we feel sick, and the "family meals" are a great deal if you're not feeling like thinking a lot about what you want but want something tasty. read more

Wednesday was my first time ordering from Tea Cup under the new management. I was skeptical at first, following my Yelp search ... it's a mixed bag, when it comes to Chinese food ratings! However, I took a chance, and I am glad that I did... I ordered the Mongolian Beef and the Mixed Veggies in Garlic Sauce. Portions were LARGE, fresh and hot. The quality of the beef was good, and I loved all the onions. Please note, this dish was not spicy in my book, but something you may want to consider if you ARE sensitive to heat (there were dried chili peppers in the dish). The mixed veggies were very fresh and not overcooked (still firm and colors were bright). The overall taste was also light, and there was a lot of fresh minced garlic. I made two big meals out of these two!!!! Can't wait for the rainy season, so I can try their Wor Wonton and Hot and Sour Soup ... I will report back, once I do :) I will defiantly be back, and it is great knowing I have a good spot located close to my house!! Side note: there is a small parking lot onsite (free) with metered street parking. Allow for extra time on the weekends... Also note, that my order was via takeout - I cannot speak to a dine-in experience as-of-yet! read more

Best Chinese food place in Sacramento for take-out - hands down. My husband and I love this place way too much (also, for orders over $20, they deliver for free. We place our orders over the phone) The food tastes fresh and is always piping hot. Things we like to order: - potstickers are huge and the best I've ever had - (I don't usually even like pot stickers. Highly recommend ) - Sesame chicken (my husband's favorite) - cream cheese wontons (also a favorite of the husband) - sesame puffs/balls (these are ridiculously good- I dream about them) - chicken with vegetables (nice and fresh) - egg custard roles (yummy desert) - honey walnut shrimp (decadent but delicious) - sticky rice was solid We've only had one thing from here that's kind of meh (pan fried pork rolls. It's like a sausage inside and pretty plain) - sticky rice We've only gotten it as to-go, though we've done delivery and pick-up. Food is always fast, fresh, and delicious! Also portions are very substantial. read more

This is an underrated, hidden treasure for dim sum. Highlights include har haw (shrimp dumpling), tofu skin roll, and deep fried eggplant. I want to gate keep this place from getting too crowded. read more

First time here with friend to check out this authentic Chinese restaurant that I've heard so many people raving about ! We got here around typical lunch time and there was only one server for the entire restaurant. Since I'm Chinese and know how to speak the server's native language, we got along just fine lol. We started off with the customary chamomile tea. My friend ordered fried wonton tons and the orange chicken lunch special. She said it was good. I couldn't try it due to my gluten intolerance. Waitress accommodated me with the shrimp pan fried rice noodles with no soy sauce. Pretty standard and authentic. Better than going to Panda Express any day !! Chill and casual ambiance. Nice and quiet to catch up with good conversations Service was a bit slow but there was only one server for the entire lunch time! read more

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Friendly staff / good food / good portions / good prices. I'll return next time in Sac!!

I like Asian cuisine, but I would refuse to go to this restaurant again. First of all, my husband was poisoned. And I think that would be the end of the review. But I'll tell you how the food was prepared. I think the shrimps were not cooked. The shrimp needed to be kept in boiling water for a little longer so that there would be no embarrassment with abdominal pain and vomiting. Secondly, the service leaves much to be desired. The waiter is very impudent and hurried. She hurried us with the order and payment of tips. We ordered tea, but it was not brought to us, and we had to explain for a few more minutes that we had ordered tea. Thirdly, the atmosphere is tense because of the hurried waitress. And the hall is very bright, which prevents you from relaxing and enjoying at least tea, because the food is not of very good quality. Decide for yourself whether you will go to this restaurant. Personally, I won't be there anymore. read more

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Went there on a Tuesday around 7pm and there was only one other person in the place. A couple people came through for take out. Not sure why this place isn't busier... Everything was great! Greeted by a nice woman. We ordered 7 dim sum dishes. A couple dishes were not available but she suggested others that were similar/the same price. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. My husband said the cream cheese wontons were the best he has ever had. I really liked the chive shrimp dumplings. read more

YUM!! Loved the food here! It was served fresh and hot. Loved the combination plates we got. Too full to try the hot &sour soup but it looks delicious! It was our first time ordering here- ready to experiment with other dishes. We will eat at the restaurant next time- very friendly, clean, and feels like the Chinese restaurants I was raised with. read more

My boyfriend and I often stop here when we have an itch for Chinese - we first stumbled upon this place after not wanting to wait for a similar style, overhyped restaurant up the street. We were impressed by the variety, portion sizes, and quality of the food! We love the staff and are always happy to eat in rather than grabbing take out. I've also brought a few friends with dietary restrictions which the kitchen was able to accommodate wonderfully read more

Consistently delicious food!! Our favorite is the salt and pepper shrimp and the eggplant with chicken. This is our go to restaurant for Chinese food! read more

Went here for lunch on a Wednesday. It was pretty quiet so we were seated immediately and service was super fast. We ordered the appetizer combo plate, the string bean beef and honey walnut shrimp off the lunch combination menu. The portions were huge and the food was great. The honey walnut shrimp sauce was a little too thick but still good. read more

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I came here on a Thursday afternoon at lunch time. The service was quick and my order came out fast and hot. I ordered the lunch special beef with vegetables. It was super tasty and I had to struggle to finish all the beef. The bathrooms were surprisingly remodeled and super clean and bright. It's been years since I've been here and I'm glad I came back. If you're in the area I highly suggest it. This tops Panda Express any day of the week! read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Lunch. COMBO BEEF W mixed Veggies - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Food is good as always BUT the service was horrible. I am African American and I felt like I was being watched from the register like I was going to walk out or something. Every time I looked their direction they are watching my table. They also Didn't greet us coming in nor leaving. They Didn't ask if we needed anything while at the table & we kept having to ask for stuff being that they didn't come check on us since we've been there. I went to the register to pay for my food and the guy snatched the tap machine from me right when I tapped my phone which I thought was sooooo rude. This used to be my favorite food place but after that I don't think I'll go back ‍ read more

My family and I ended up eating here on their re-grand opening day. We showed up and they had lion dancing that day! We had dim sum with my my mom since she was here from out of town. The inside looked nice. We ate siu mai, hah gao, cha siu bao, a sweet cream cheese bao, chicken feet, Chinese tamales(no mai gai), spare ribs w/black bean, honey walnut prawns, beef broccoli and veggie soy sauce chow mein. Everything was hot and fresh! I enjoyed everything. My favorite was the hah gao(shrimp dumplings), spare ribs, honey walnut prawns, and the chow mein. We didn't finish our food so we ended up taking quite a bit home. The service was good considering they were having their grand re-opening. Everything came out quickly. My water was never empty and they were polite. We were extra happy because we got a show with our meal too. We will be back when we are in the area. I hope they keep up the high level of service and food quality. I'm glad they re-opened. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Spare ribs w/ black bean, siu mai, chicken feet, hah gao - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Delicious boba! We got the recommendation from someone and we're happy we visited on our way from Elk Grove

Tea Cup House has been around forever - I remember coming here as a kid! It still has the traditional, delicious Chinese food I love. It's definitely not fancy, but that's how you know it's good! For dinner, we like to order off the "chef's dinner specials" menu. Some of our favorites are the Peking spareribs, green beans, stuffed tofu, creamed corn fried fish, and chicken wings. Their dim sum is also good. I like that you check off what you want and they bring it out piping hot. The turnip cake, chicken feet, stuffed pepper, and stuffed eggplant are especially tasty. Overall, I'd return and recommend if you're looking for no frills tasty Chinese. I'd probably eat here more often if I lived closer! read more

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Pros: Authentic Cantonese cuisine at unbeatable prices and family sized portions. Ample parking. Cons: Unfriendly and inattentive waitstaff, which is to be expected at a Chinese restaurant. read more

best chinese food in town favorite place to be. delicious. great service. shoutout to carson !!! read more

The employees are lacking warmness and are extremely robotic. There was no greeting when I entered the restaurant, nor a thank you come again when I paid for my check with a tip. I won't be spending my hard earned money here again. I asked the waitress her name and she acted as if she was too good to respond. Complete rudeness and the food is mediocre. read more

Literally the BEST Chinese food downtown! Portions are huge, prices are cheap, food is GOOD! They have dim sum and the typical food, but they're not greasy or as heavy. Everything is always fresh and delicious! read more

Absolutely incredible combination plate that comes with an elite hot and sour soup. The waiter is a legend as well. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Combination dinner plate - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

For some reason this craving for sweet and sour pork and chow fun took over me, so I thought I would try Tea Cup House. Big portions! Pretty reasonable price too. Prepared quickly and it arrived at my door fast. Very tasty, but I think the crispiness of the pork and general chicken got a lil Compromised on the road to me. I would give this a 4.5 overall. Would have been better inside fresh out of the fryer! And not a lot of veggies with either of these dishes so I wouldn't combine them together again. My bad, but craving satisfied. Yum! The Chow fun special was great so were the black mushrooms and Chinese greens. I will be back for more and to try their dim sum which I think they only do on weekends. Thank you Tea Cup House! read more

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What happened to this place? Omg has the food gone downhill. My choe mien was nothing but soy sauced spaghetti, no vegetables at all or meat. Same with the fried rice. The sauce on the beef brocoli tasted like it was out of a can. This was my go to spot for Chinese food. Not anymore. Currently searching for a new place. What I got from Tea Cup is unacceptable. read more

Dim sum on par with San Francisco! We went on a lark after the CIM in December. (We used to like New Canton.) This place is smaller but really good quality. We will be back. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant by accident but decided to give them a try since it looked pretty packed inside. I quickly noticed that this was the type of dim sum spot where you'd order from the menu versus picking items off a cart, not a big deal. Ordered my usuals when getting dim sum and they were okay, not anything too special but not bad. The service was actually really good! The waitress was very friendly and attentive. Overall the experience was average but I would want to come back and give them another shot read more

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I didn't know the place was under new management. No wonder I was impressed with my latest visit! When I went ages ago, I remember the food being good enough to satiate any dim sum craving, but it wasn't mindblowingly good. This time, I was so happy with the portion and taste that I wished I had a bigger stomach to try out more items. We had har gow, salt and pepper squid, chicken feet, shrimp cheung fun, and egg tarts. Items were priced based on their size. Our total came out to $36, which was a very good deal for the amount of food! Everything tasted fresh (really, really hot, straight from the kitchen!) and the flavors were all there. They're also running a promotion where medium and large dishes are all priced as small ($5.50) every Monday-Thursday. Just for that alone, I'll be back (I also need to go back and be a helpful reviewer by actually taking photos of the menu and food. Sorry I was too excited to eat!) Service was pretty good. They were very attentive and we didn't need to ask for anything because they were already ahead of it. I know a new dim sum spot just opened down the street -- go with Tea Cup Cafe for their diverse menu, affordable prices, and traditional, Cantonese-style dim sum! read more

This place is only 10 minutes from us and so good! We don't know why it took so long for us to eat here, but I think this will be our go-to dim sum place moving forward. We were quickly seated and our drink order was taken (always get the hot tea with your dim sum). We selected items off the dim sum menu and also ordered the hot and sour soup. The food came out a few items at a time, starting with the soup. I honestly can't remember all the items we ordered, but picture of our meal is attached. Everything was delicious. We couldn't finish everything, so we got to-go boxes. In terms of variety, I think they offer a fair amount of dim sum items. It's not as varied as other places, but they have all of the popular items. As for taste, I can say that each dish was really good, but not the best that I've had (still delicious though). The restaurant was nice and clean. Service was great. Food came out timely. Parking was a huge plus for the area. We will be returning customers. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - Dim sum and hot and sour soup. - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

Seriously impressed. We were hungry and didn't want to wait an hour to get dumplings at another "hot and new" spot down the street on a Tuesday night. We ordered soup dumplings, beef chow fun, har gow, pan fried pork buns. Everything was hot, fresh, perfectly seasoned. The chow fun must have had a half pound of beef that was perfectly cooked, with noodles that had a little pan char and perfect chew. The har gow were filled with huge shrimp that filled the entire dumpling, they were the best I've ever had. We paid about $40, had enough leftover for lunch tomorrow, and felt like our expectations were exceeded. This is by no means a place to go for "ambiance", but everything was clean (including the bathrooms) and the service was efficient. Perfect place for a casual, weeknight dumpling craving. read more

9/10 food was bomb but service was lacking PROS: Hours - open daily 10/10:30am - 9pm Private parking lot but small amount of Dim sum Combination plates and family dinners have good options Fish tank for the kids to look at Lots of menus/food options (ask for each to know what you want) Soup comes with combos - dine in CONS: Reasonably things changed from COVID but I remember this place being STACKED w their orders These people have no time for you to be unsure - I feel it - so be ready or get their attention when you are bc they are busy and not stopping by to check up on you (honestly I didn't care much but my passive aggressive company did) read more

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Food is always great! Service on busy days can be slower, but they are working hard. The atmosphere is good taste. read more

Tea Cup Cafe - 1. Honey Walnut Shrimp - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Fun spot with great dim sum if you're looking to share a bunch of small items with your table - and an entire entree menu if you're looking for something to just have by yourself! We opted for just the dim sum menu, order the pork and shrimp siu mai, pan fried chives dumpling, bbq pork bun, chives dumpling, deep fried eggplants, sweet egg cream bun, sesame seed puff, and beef chong fun. That probably sounds like a lot, and you're absolutely right. It was! But it was super affordable, with all the appetizers coming out to less than $40. What a deal! All the dumplings and buns were great and I'd definitely order again. Looking at the menu, I wish I'd tied even more, since they're all so affordable. But, given that we needed a take out box, it was probably good that's all that was ordered that time around. I'm surprised we were the only ones in there, since we arrived around dinner time on what I believe was a weekend. That said, we were given lots of attention, we're seated immediately, and all the food came out relatively quick because of it. I'd definitely go again to try out some of the items I missed and hope to see a few more people dining in when I do! read more

Tea Cup Cafe - a plate of dumplings and a bowl of soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Sacramento, California

Super disappointed in this place! It used to be our favorite Chinese restaurant in midtown but their food has gone downhill so much. We used to always get the dinner combos and everything was so flavorful and now it's literally noodles with chicken in the chow mein rice is bland has nothing in it. Even the egg rolls don't even come with the little to go cup of sauce they give you a cheap packet of sauce instead. I will not be back after going for the last 5 years. You can drive a little off the grid and get much better food for probably cheaper too. read more