Do yourself a favor and skip this place. The dim sum was mediocre at best, and the service was even worse. My family and I came here for Father's Day and put our name on the waitlist. After waiting about 20 minutes, our name was finally called. We immediately went to the hostess stand, only to be told we were "too late" and that our table had already been given away. Mind you, barely a minute had passed. When we asked how we were late, no one could give us a clear answer. The entire experience felt disorganized and chaotic. The atmosphere was stressful, staff seemed overwhelmed, and nobody appeared to know what was going on. After the way we were treated, we decided to leave. If you're looking for good dim sum, save yourself the frustration and go to Ming Dynasty instead. The food is far better, the service is organized, and they've been doing it right for years. read more

Had dinner here for my cousin's bday. Service was good for us. Food was great, that's the reason why we came of course. Lobster with noodles amazing. And was craving duck so really happy with the flavor. The crab dish was good just hard to eat sometimes because of all the digging. Veggies are a must and the green bean and mushrooms were pretty good. One thing that I wish was different was the plates have this well used feeling lol. If you visit for dim sum or dinner you know exactly what I mean. Doesn't bother me but might bother someone else. But honestly it's pretty typical of most high volume dim sum spots. read more

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Went here for my little cousins 21st birthday celebration dinner and the food was good. Place is super spacious with a lot of tables in all sizes. Service was a bit slow but it was ok.. gave us time to chit chat and drink our drinks. We ordered and ate family style .. had the fish maw soup.. it was a bit bland The salt n pepper pork chops were good. The bitter melon and beef wasn't too bitter which was great! Lol The bbq duck was delicious! I don't usually like duck but this dish tasted really good. The scallop mushroom and green bean dish was flavorful. I didn't get any of the salt n pepper chicken wings because everyone got it before the plate got to me lol Steam fish was good and the fried rice was delicious just needed some soy sauce. The lobster and noodles was good The best plate of the night was the salted egg yolk fried crabs with pumpkin .. it didn't sound good when the waiter suggested that .. but omg that was my favorite dish! The pumpkin was fried with a crispy outer layer and dusted with salted egg yolk .. it was so good.. a must try! read more

Well Season - Fish maw soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Decent dim sum food! Cart workers were fast, always had a lot of varieties, It's pretty spacious, but not as big as typical dim sum restaurants. Some dishes did feel like it lacked flavor, like the siu mai. I did like the cheung fun, you can never go wrong with that. read more

Well Season - Siu Mai, ha gow, chicken feet - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

We came here to celebrate a birthday dinner and had two tables of ten, ordering the same dishes for both. I'm not sure if the portions were on the smaller side, but at our table we finished almost everything, while the other table still had enough to share with us. My favorite dish was the crab--it came with pumpkin, which was a nice surprise. They also cracked it for us, making it really easy to eat. The lobster was prepared the same way, already cracked open for convenience. The duck stood out as well. It wasn't overly fatty, had great flavor, and wasn't too salty. The rest of the dishes were good, though nothing particularly memorable. One thing I wish they'd change is the timing of the fried rice--it always seems to come out last, and it would be better if it arrived earlier with the other dishes. Service could definitely improve. It was sometimes difficult to get the staff's attention--we'd think they noticed us, but then they'd look away. The restaurant itself is spacious and brightly lit. It's a good option for dim sum in Elk Grove as well. read more

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I recently dined at Well Season for the first time for a celebration event and thought the food was really good! We had a large party and all of the food was preselected for us. I enjoyed ALL of the food selected. We had a lot of dim sum staples - ha gao, siu mai, fried shrimp balls, fried taro puffs, sesame balls, don tots, shrimp noodle roll, bbq beef noodle roll, bbq pork buns, turnip cake, spring rolls, and potstickers. All of the fried food was cooked hot and fresh, which made it so enjoyable, especially the taro puffs and sesame balls. It does make a difference when it comes out fresh. We also had beef chow fun, crispy pan fried noodles with pork, veggies, and my fav - clams with black bean sauce. I was pretty hungry and everything tasted so good. At the end, we packed a lot of it to go. The restaurant is large with lots of large tables, suitable for any banquet. They have dim sum carts, which I saw, but our meal was already preordered. Service was not bad as things we requested were brought in a timely manner. Overall, really great experience at Well Season. read more

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Use to be "Hella Good"...probably won't be back for a while... Sadly, food quality really sucks during this last visit. Went w/ da fam during lunch hour on a Sunday (prime time), expected to be busy with fresh, hot steam varieties. Cart came around fast with what appears to be must-sell-through. -Sui mai, shrimp-rice roll, chicken feet were cold - "yuck"... there was a drought with the soup dumpling - super dried.... -Please bring back the old chef or quality control....we all LOVE good Dim Sum bro..... read more

Well Season - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Well Season is a dimsum spot in the early hours of opening, and a full Chinese restaurant in the later afternoon-evening. They can host large events done banquet style. I've tried their dinner menu items and it's good. I've also been for dimsum and it's not bad. I came for a Too Good To Go order which is a surprise of 3 orders of dimsum items (sometimes duplicate items but no complaints). Would definitely come again. read more

Well Season - Too Good To Go - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Well Season is our family's go-to dim sum spot (and probably many others', given how busy it can get)! Especially on weekends around peak dim sum time (11am-1pm), you'll probably find that the parking lot can get pretty packed. If there is a wait, you can make your way to the counter and find the clipboard to write your name and party size. I'd suggest designating one person from your group to stay inside and listen for your name to be called out. It can get kinda chaotic. That being said, once you get seated, that's when the real fun begins. You'll be asked what kind of tea you want (I usually get jasmine or chrysanthemum) and then the dance of the dim sum carts starts! My favorite items are the shu mai, har gow, fried shrimp balls, and fried shrimp cherng fun. There are the typical condiments of chili oil, soy sauce, and white pepper at the table, but you can also ask a waiter for hot mustard. Note that it's not typical American style service, so you really need to flag down a waiter if you need something extra. When available, staff will stop by to grab empty dim sum baskets and dishes to keep the table clear, but that can vary if it's especially busy. read more

Well Season - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Over the years, we have dined here many times for both dim sum and dinners. Overall, their portions are good for the price, and we always have leftovers. The food is very fresh, and most, if not all, their dishes have good flavor. There are probably a number of dishes that are a part of our regular orders. These dishes include the spicy boiled fish, bitter melon beef, honey walnut shrimp, cod clay pot, string beans. The boiled fish is solid because they give a lot of broth that you can take home and add more of your ingredients to take the dish further and get more portions out of it. They have typically given desserts in the past. This time they gave a large plate of orange slices. Service was fine, and what you would expect at an Asian restaurant. Restaurant was fairly clean. There is plenty of parking here. Of note, they are on the Too Good To Go App occasionally. read more

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Food and service is ok but they should clean the chili jars, lids and spoons periodically instead of just putting more in when they are low. Crusty and dried, black nasty buildup. Asked for another, same. Yuck read more

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Visited relatives and of course they'd know where to go best when you're a local. All the customers were old Chinese folks so iykyk. Is it SF good? No sorry but this was still pretty good compared to some restaurants in sf. Still good to see old ladies rolling the carts around. read more

Well Season - 1st half toook too long lol - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Easy parking and fast service. The steamed bbq bun and beef rice noodle rolls didn't taste right at all. The egg tart, ha gow, siu mai - were solid. read more

Came in for dinner on a Saturday night. It wasn't busy plenty of empty tables. We had a group of 13. Service was the usual. Not exceptional just order and they just bring your food. We ordered the family dinner style #C $298 serves about 10 ppl and we added 2 dishes-the Chili P, On Choy w/ Bean Cur & Seafood CP W/ Chili Pepper. The family style dinner # C came with: Roasted Pork Combination Platter Chef's Special Crispy Prawns Stir-Fry Steak Cube Cuttle Fish in XO Sauce Crab Meat Fish Maw & Dried Scallops Soup Braised Dried Scallops with Veggies Peking Duck Baked Lobster with Supreme Broth Steamed Fish of the Day House Special Fried Rice Food was ok. My favorites were the crispy prawns and bean curd clay pot. I think the portions have gotten smaller. We came here because it served its purpose. We needed a place big enough so everyone was able to talk face to face. read more

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This place is a hit and miss. Some dishes are very good and other dishes are meh! The steam fish is really good but it's gonna set you back probably like $50 (seasonal price). Things I would order again: Ong-choy or morning glory soy sauce squab crab meat and fish maw soup pork-blood (dim sum) longevity noodles (this was surprisingly better than most place that I have had it) Soy-sauce fried noodles Dishes that I probably would not order again: house special fried rice Peking sparerib salt & pepper sparerib lobster Stir fry steak cube cuttlefish in XO sauce Chef's Special crispy fried prawns The place a big and great for banquets and large parties. They are very accommodating and service is pretty good. They have a private parking lot with some parking in the front, the side and additional parking in the back. Atmosphere is your typical Chinese restaurant; loud and lively. read more

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Came in on a Sunday morning right when they opened. Many families came within minutes and next thing you know, the place were filled with people and the many sounds of conversations. This is my 3rd time here, the past two times were just ok but definitely had a better experience this time. Good selections of dishes and everything was tasty. The short rib was a disappointment for it's toughness but the flavor was good. The salted egg bun and baked pork bun was a hit with the fam. My father in law really enjoyed the chicken feet lol (that was a quick pass for me) Hubby ordered the stew (it had intestine/tripe) - which was tasty but can be overwhelming if you're not used to that kind of texture. I had everything shrimp lol Service was quick & pleasant. Water and tea was offered and they quickly refilled when empty. This place is big with plenty of parking for big gatherings. Its local Elk Grove so not bad for the convenience. Thanks for reading! read more

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Not sure why this place is so lowly rated. As a person who has eaten dim sum my whole life, it's not bad. They have the dimsum carts still which is rare to see. For those comparing to Bay Area dim sum, you shouldn't. Decent quality and decent prices for dim sum. Can get really busy for the weekends. Need to call folks over if you need service but nothing unexpected. Lots of tables inside, have a ton of live seafood. read more

Well Season - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

A classic Cantonese dim sum restaurant with carts! My family enjoyed our experience here. The food for the most part was tasty, and there were many options that they haven't seen in a while. There was plenty of seating upon entering at 1pm on a Sunday, and parking is relatively easy. It looks very nice and traditional inside, with two large tv screens in the back. We loved that the cart ladies still come around, although the options were a bit limited. I eventually ended up asking for the menu so we could order and look at all the options after our first round of orders. The service was ok, but they took a while pick up our dirty plates, but overall we still enjoyed our time here. read more

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So our food was $77 plus $9 in taxes. Which total was $86. Then they added a $16 service charge fee and crossed out " tip included" at the bottom. So when I got my receipt as you see it says 15% tip has been added to bill. Honestly why try to ask for more tip when you already added it to the bill, lying say you didn't but it shows on the receipt after you pay. Thinking about it how did it come to $110. I realize they charged me 30% of Thats $86 total of $77 food and $9 taxes. You're spending more money on paying them extra money than you are on food. Thats a shame. Literally a scam! $33 in taxes just to eat $77 of food here. Is it worth it? Nope. Not only that the same fried dessert cart kept coming instead of the actual food. Had a menu to order but no one bothered coming to our table. Sure people will say if you're complaining of the price dont go. The complaint lies in the honesty and the quality of service as well as food so Thats where the 1 star review comes into play. When theres quality in service as well as food at a restaurant, theres a high chance that the customer will come back again many times to eat and will be more than happy to tip. Forcing someone to pay for the tip you already added to the bill saying it's not added yet youre still asking for a tip on top with dishonesty is a huge no no even if this is a business. read more

Well Season - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Attended banquet dinner last night. Food was good. So good, I forgot to take pics. Our favorites were the roast duck and lobster with yi mein. Tables set nicely. Service was quick. read more

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Got charged service fee when only party of 4. Dim Sum wasn't that good compared to King Palace. There were no service beside gave us the bill. 1st time and be my last. read more

Well Season - Charge tip or service fee when only party of 4 people . Dim Sum wasn't that good compared to King Palace. 1st time and will be my last. - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Tried Well Season. My boyfriend invited my daughter and I for Dim Sum. It was a good. It was a Sunday morning and three of his children were there. I recall having turnip cake, shao mai, sticky rice and chicken feet. It was suppose to be my daughter's first time meeting my boyfriend. It was a good meeting. The whole place was packed with people. The staff would walk by with their carts offering layers and layers of steamed bamboo baskets of delicious foods. The restaurant is very clean and the staff were very friendly. read more

It's been awhile since I last tried Well Season and I must say, I was impressed with the quality! We got a variety of items and each one was cooked to perfection. The seasoning was on point and not salty. The staff were also very helpful and efficient. We ordered multiple items to go and they were ready for pick up as soon as we got there! Overall, Well Season has earned a star from the last time I dined here. Will be coming back for future dim sum cravings! read more

Well Season - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

We come here for family parties and they have the space to acccomodate us. Parking is not an issue here, there is plenty of space. There is a big TV to entertain folks I like that when we bring a birthday cake from somewhere else, they are happy to store the cake in their fridge.They even provided forks and plates for the cake. The food and service is average. I order the crispy noodles, the scallop and egg white fried rice, west lake beef soup, and the salt and paper tofu. Portions are big, so I also order here for family parties. Water and tea service is average, and you have to ask for refills. read more

One word: TERRIBLE. I would not go back and I DO NOT recommend. We visited on a weekday and had to order off the regular menu. The restaurant was pretty empty, and when we were seated, they didn't offer us the dim sum menu. It was clear the kitchen had already shut down dim sum service for the day. When we told the server we were leaving, she kept insisting we stay and assured us she could still get the dim sum done. It definitely felt off but we gave them the benefit of the doubt and stayed. BIG MISTAKE. Not one dim sum item was properly cooked. Not one. We ordered 6 different dishes. The har gow was paper thin, mushy, and falling apart. The shu mai was undercooked. Everything was bland, unseasoned, and clearly thrown together like they assumed we wouldn't know the difference. Why insist we stay when you knew you were going to half ass it? This is NOT genuine customer service. They threw our good faith right out the door and if this is what they practice, they should NOT BE IN THE BUSINESS. read more

Well Season is, in many ways, exactly what you'd expect from a dim sum restaurant in Elk Grove and that's not a criticism. The food is average to slightly above average. Nothing here feels particularly elevated or destination worthy, but most dishes land where they should. The har gow and siu mai are solid. The wrappers hold together, the fillings are flavorful enough, and everything arrives hot when the timing works in your favor. Some plates are better than others, but overall it's consistent and satisfying if you're simply craving dim sum without driving far. Service leans toward aloof, but that's also fairly typical for busy dim sum spots. It isn't warm and chatty, yet it isn't rude either. Orders are taken, carts move, plates arrive. It feels transactional rather than attentive, though that rhythm is part of the traditional dim sum experience. If you're expecting polished, high-touch hospitality, you may leave underwhelmed. If you understand the format, it feels normal. I've read negative reviews about pricing, and I don't fully agree. The cost feels on par with similar dim sum restaurants in the area and even more so when compared to Bay Area pricing. Dim sum adds up quickly anywhere once you start stacking plates, so the total should not come as a surprise. For the portion sizes and current market, it feels fairly standard. Overall, Well Season is a reliable local option. The food is average but competent, the service is distant but not unusual for the style, and the pricing feels appropriate for what you get. It may not wow you, but it does the job. read more

We got there and put our name down, they called our name & we went straight to them. Yes it was Father's Day and they were extremely busy but as soon as I went straight up to them, not even 10 seconds and they said we have to wait because they sat someone else down. They didn't even give us a 5-10 minutes like other professional well managed restaurants do. That is how you lose customers. I'm probably never going here again and would not recommend anyone to go here because their dimsum is extremely mid anyway and not worth the shitty customer service. They don't treat their customers with any respect. Save your money and go to journey to dumpling for higher quality dimsum read more

Never eat at this place again. Food was terribly disappointing and overpriced. Shrimp dumplings were in mushy wrappers. Sui Mai and fried shrimp balls were subpar. Boston lobster noodle was bland and under seasoned. Gallic pea leaves were mediocre. A 15% surcharge was added to my check without disclosure regardless for group size. Total of 3 dim sum and 2 à la carte dishes came up to over $110. read more

Came here for a classic dim sum experience with family, and while the variety was solid, the overall experience had its ups and downs. The Good: The dim sum carts gave off that nostalgic Cantonese vibe, and it was great to see traditional offerings like blood curd and tripe still on the menu. The pork spare ribs and siu mai were juicy and flavorful, and the chicken feet were tender and well-marinated. Service was fast and the staff was attentive with refills and clearing plates. The Not-So-Great: Some of the items tasted a bit bland, and a few dim sum staples came out lukewarm instead of piping hot. The steamed rice rolls lacked the silky texture and sauce depth you'd expect. My tea pot wasn't refilled until I asked when I paid for the bill. Why is it always the same case at every dimsum place, the servers/waiters never asked if you want any iced water? Overall: Well Season is fine for a quick dim sum fix, especially if you're craving traditional dishes. But with a 2.7-star rating, I'd say it lives up to that average: not terrible, not amazing--just okay. read more

Well Season - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

8/9/2024- Hungry and had a little time to grab something before visiting my relative.. Busy but easy to grab a table.. Ordered the regular dim sum, plus the gai Lon and soy sauce chow mein-( hard to find at my hometown).. All the food came out hot and tasteful.. Had to flag down staff for the bill.. Expensive.. $92 .. As I stood in line- there's a big note saying the charges for diners table 2-5 and 6 or more gratuity will be added,, I left a cash tip, but after reading that and speaking to the cashier, I went back and grabbed my cash.. Did I get 15-18% worth of service... ?? I think I should be the one to decide.. All in all food was very satisfying for a loved starved dim sum eater.. read more

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I don't mind the food, what really is bothering is the automatic gratuity added to the bill? Is this even legal? We should tip based on our experience......and be aware of the tea charge if your not drinking tea. If there is only two of you, ask them to take the other two cups so you don't get charged. Interesting.... read more

This spot use to be the old Hometown buffet before becoming this Chinese Dim Sum spot. We came on Mother's day at 10am and got a table right away. By 11am the restaurant was pretty full. I like that they still do the dim sum push carts instead of ordering off the menu. Just nostalgic for me to have the push carts. The dim sum was tasty today. Only negative was the hostess was sorta grumpy to the customers. She was yelling at the group in front of us for some reason. Other than that I would come back here for more dim sum. Parking wasn't too bad either probably because we got there early. read more

Yesterday we went here for dinner. We weren't greet when we went in. We waited for at least 5 minutes and were still standing in the waiting area. The waiter didn't say anything to us. My mom has to go get our own table and notified the waiter as soon as we find a table. They didn't check in with us nor refilled our ice water unless we ask them to. I was not happy with their service. The place was spacious which is nice. The foods are decent. read more

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I always enjoy a traditional Dim Sum services when they roll a cart around with baskets full of treasures. The dining room is like any other dim sum restaurant. They have huge dining room, enough space for several big round tables and roomy enought for the dim sum carts. One side they had fresh live fish and crabs inside several aquarium tanks. When I was a kid, i enjoyed looking at the tanks. Do ask for a menu, there are a lot more to choose from. The cart service usually occurs during lunch in the weekdays. I can't say much for dinner service because i have never been, yet. read more

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I ate here and got extremely sick. I spent the next week dealing with nonstop nausea and could barely keep any food down. I've never felt that bad after eating somewhere before. Based on my experience, I won't ever eat here again, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Food here is always amazing! Our usual go to dim sum spot. Service is a hit or miss depending on time and day but this time we came as soon as they opened so we were seated immediately. Looks like a typical dim sum restaurant, has many tables available for both small and large parties but is a bit cramped. Price is about mid range but it really depends on your party size and how much you eat but food is tasty and fresh. We had a party of three and paid around $70 ish (tip is already included). read more

Well Season - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

We're here for 2 times. One time we came on the weekend, the wait wasn't bad, and we got seated immediately. The other time we came by was on a weekday. The shop wasn't as busy as during the weekend, but they seemed understaffed on a weekday. The service was slow on weekday. The food we ordered was lukewarm. They serve traditional push-cart dim sum and a variety of dim sum. The food is affordable. It's definitely good to come here with a big party. They have their private parking. read more

If you're wondering if you should have dim sum here or drive all the way to ghetto South Sac the short answer is yes, you should have dim sum here. The absolute best dim sum restaurant in the Sacramento region is Yue Huang. Too bad it's quite a drive to get there. Plus it's always packed. There are a few dim sum spots in South Sac but I think we can all agree that they're no where near Yue Huangs level. So what about Well Season? It's equal to South Sac standards without being in the hood. It will satisfy your dim sum cravings for sure but you'll leave wishing it was better for what you just paid. It's not bad in any way but just lacks flavor. Funny because the name of the restaurant is Well Season but the food isn't well seasoned. Service is great. They're really on it with tea refills and clearing empty dishes. The dim sum carts come around often. Parking is plentiful and easy. The restaurant itself feels clean and looks just like the dim sum restaurants in the 626. All the pieces are there for an exceptional dim sum experience, if only their food was better. They automatically add gratuity to your bill so do not add anything extra when you go to pay. Overall, I'd come back only because it's close by and not in ghetto South Sac. read more

I frequent well season a lot. I come for dim sum multiple times a year and I actually had my small wedding dinner there. I will say the service is what you expect of a Chinese restaurant. The service is 7/10 but I know I am going to well season for the food. This is the best and most consistent dimsum place in Elk Grove. Recommend trying but don't expect to be greeted or have your order taken immediately. Dinner is good too! read more

Well Season - Assorted dimsum - Dim Sum Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I got excited when I entered this place and saw service carts. There is none close to my home (as far as I know) that is doing this after the covid pandelic. There was a lot of us which gave us the chance to order and try more food, some I was not able to take a picture of - chow mien, fried fish, fried rice. I did not get to try all of the dishes we ordered but family members said they were good. I was able to taste the shu mai, beef tripe, fried rice, calamari, shrimp in rice noodle, the duck and fried pork in the conbination platter. Giving 4 stars because while the food were all tasty, I found the calamari prominent with MSG. read more

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