I have to say the view of the water is astounding. I like the view a lot. I would say this is one…read moreof the best dim sum restaurants I had in a long time. I usually stick to the South Bay Area for dim sum and wouldn't go anywhere outside of it. Service is good. I was able to get the jelly pig dessert dish and it was so fun to see it jiggly. They gave a couple of elevators to get to the second floor which is good for me and people who can't walk well.

I ate here once before and the food was really good. I took my parents (who rarely go out to…read morerestaurants) here for a late Father's Day dinner and the experience was awful. We went on a weeknight and just instantly felt unwelcomed. Took awhile for someone to notice my party of 3 to get seated. There were a few of small parties, a few large ones, and a large private room that was full. Seems like the staff and kitchens main priority was the private room. I get it, but why even be open to seat tables if you're not going to care to take our order and serve us in a timely manner?? We ordered 3 dishes and it took almost an hour to get ONE. Constantly trying to wave down someone to get an update on our food. Ugh. Now we just want to leave. We want to cancel the other 2 entree and ask for the check. Walked up to speak to the manager (?) and he comped the one dish for us and we left. I noticed a review that said if you're not Chinese, they won't serve you. Lol, we are Chinese and we ordered in Cantonese. Still bad service

Overall: 4 stars…read more Restaurant along the SFO harbour that brings immaculate sunset views and quality seafood bites. I'm surprised this restaurant is not fully booked out to be honest, but I think if the staff could attend with slightly more patience in their interactions. Jumbo Clam - Emphasis on jumbo as it is larger than the size of my hand. I would be careful as its not perfectly clean of all debris, but the vermicelli, garlic combination is addictively comforting. Pea Shoots - The priciness of the dish is driven by the quantity as it is 2x the size of other restaurants. Love the seafood forward broth that gives the vegetable a meaty umami note. Steamed Fish - Impressively tender fish without a large quantity of obnoxiously small bones that make it difficult to eat. The fish is delicate and prized to the palette and wallet, coming in at over $70/lb. Fried Rice - Huge claypot of fried rice with a medley of classic fix ins for color and texture, including the smart use of the broccoli stem. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: -1 Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

We have eaten here several times and the food is pretty well made and delicious…read more They have gorgeous views of the bay right next to a trail that is popularly frequented. The service is fast and I love their durian puff pastries. They have all the run of the mill dim sum items you would want and they are fast.

It's been some time since my last review, but think they have improved greatly at HL Peninsula…read more There is still long wait times for a table during any day in the morning hours, that's usually popular for dim sum, but you will get seated *somewhere* inside. The staff were all friendly during this last visit. They were accomodating enough for our party that was there. We had an elder on a cane who needed to walk closer to the tables, and they kept saying not to rush, which was cool. The food was definitely better this time. We ordered the Roasted Pig, which was sliced beautifully and was very tasty. Also, a Soy Sauce Noodle Dish, Steamed Fish Ball, Beef Cherng Fun, Tofu Wraps, Savory Taro Cake, and Crispy Sweet Savory Beef dim sum. All were great flavors. Tea pot service was very good and service was overall good. Only things were they were out of a lot of a few items during peak dim sum hour and that they misled us thinking the table was closer. Our grandma needed a closer table.

Book ahead. We made a reservation for 5 people + 1 child for 11:30am. Even on a Friday on a…read moreJuneteenth holiday, the restaurant was very busy. Initially when I first drove in I thought there was no more parking but if you keep driving in you will see the parking lot is huge and so was the restaurant. Ordering is by marking on the menu. No carts here. They have 7 dish sizes: S - $5.75, M - $7.05, L - $8.05, X - $9.05, DX - $10.05, TX - $11.05 and Q - $13.75. After placing our dim sum order it took only 15 minutes for some of our dishes to come out. Despite being busy, I thought the service was pretty fast. We ordered 11 dim sum dishes plus a noodle dish and after tax and tip it came out to about $33/person and we were full. This was a good amount of food. It's best to come in a group and ask for the staff to cut the dim sum in half. That way you can sample many dishes. They offer elevated dim sum. I was a bit let down not seeing or tasting the truffle in the mixed mushroom dumplings. Do a sk for chili sauce.

Koi Palace is a solid dim sum spot in a convenient location close to Serramonte Mall. Parking can…read morebe a bit challenging depending on when you arrive, but there are nearby lots you can use. Just check the signage for parking restrictions. We arrived a little after 10am on a Saturday morning and were able to get seated soon after. The restaurant was busy when we walked in but there were multiple open tables. The dim sum menu is quite extensive with several options along with a list of specials that you can order. My go-to options are generally the har gow (shrimp dumplings), siu mai, and the rice noodle roll. My partner often likes to order the beef tripe, chicken feet, and steamed spare ribs. He enjoyed each of those items and thought the quality was great. Each item we ordered was made well and tasty for the most part. We opted to try this multicolored version of har gow which had different flavors, and I did not enjoy it. I should've stuck with ordering original har gow, but am glad I tried something new. Some staff walk around with carts of various dim sum items and I noticed a mango pudding dish, but didn't have a chance to try it. We also ordered an item with flavored clams and a soy pudding dish, which tasted okay. I will say customer service was reliable. We enjoyed the jasmine green tea and asked for a few refills, the staff that assisted us were friendly & courteous. I am curious about visiting their new location at the nearby mall, which will open at the end of the year. Overall, it was a good dining experience and I would recommend visiting Koi Palace for dim sum with family/friends.

Koi Palace continues to be one of the Bay Area's go-to destinations for authentic Cantonese dim…read moresum. We visited for lunch and enjoyed a wonderful variety of dishes, each beautifully presented and full of flavor. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere, attentive service, and an extensive menu that makes it easy to keep coming back to try something new. It's a great place for family gatherings, celebrations, or introducing friends to traditional Cantonese cuisine. Highly recommend arriving early on weekends, as it gets busy quickly.

I've been coming here for a very long time, maybe almost 20 years. This is a SF institution…read more Everything they have is very good! Everything is cooked/baked the day of sale and it's all to go. There's nowhere for you to eat onsite. Find a park nearby and eat there! Or just eat standing on the sidewalk! Depending on who you get, the service varies. They sometimes yell at you. The woman that helped me today was yelling at me. I think it's not meant to be rude, or so I keep telling myself. Ha ha. I used to work nearby so it was very easy to grab takeout for lunch or to bring home. it's hard to know how much things cost, all you have is the big sign on the wall. They do not give you an itemized receipt. Don't even ask! All

I heard this is a great place to get dim sum in China town. It was a bit of a line and busy so it…read morewas chaotic to order due to translation and orders being taken at the same time as others. I personally thought the rude staff influenced the experience. While ordering, they completely cut us off and asked the couple behind us what they want instead and let them go in front of us. Yes we were ordering a lot due to us ordering ahead for a larger group of people. We tried ordering 3 two pound containers of noodles and the woman said that's too much so we ordered 2 two pound containers instead. We ate at a bar near by. While eating I found a lot of fatty pieces in all the of the dim sum which was not my favorites although some people prefer it that way. The noodles were pretty good too but very dry, needs siracha or some type of sauce. Wish they had chopsticks too but they only had forks.

i think the food makes me feel like home. it a great place to visit and come again .read more

Tommy and Jason are both great. Food is consistently…read moredelicious, generous portions always arrive hot and quickly. Chicken quality is high in the kung pao chicken, tender and just the right amount of flour in the coating. Vegetables are also high quality (green beans with eggplant is my favorite). Hot & Sour soup is delicious with the new Chef. Jasmine rice - cup piled high with it, light and fluffy. Worth every penny. Highly recommend.

If you're looking for authentic Cantonese dim sum on the Peninsula, Yan Peninsula in Millbrae is…read moredefinitely worth a visit. We came here to celebrate my best friend's birthday and had an amazing experience. Weekend mornings are incredibly busy, so we arrived on Sunday just before noon and lucked out by getting the last available table. The restaurant operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan to arrive early. The service was excellent from start to finish. The menu is expansive, featuring a wide selection of traditional Southern Chinese (Cantonese) dim sum and classic banquet-style dishes. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. My favorites were the house special fried rice, which was packed with flavor, and the siu mai, which was perfectly prepared. Every dish we tried was outstanding. Parking in the restaurant's lot is somewhat limited, but don't let that discourage you--there's plenty of street parking just a block away. Yan Peninsula has become a popular destination for Cantonese cuisine, serving everything from dim sum to seafood and banquet meals in a spacious dining room that's perfect for families and celebrations. "Yan" commonly refers to a banquet or celebratory feast, making it a fitting name for a restaurant that specializes in gathering people around great food. The restaurant has earned a loyal following for its authentic flavors and welcoming atmosphere. Overall, I highly recommend Yan Peninsula for anyone craving authentic dim sum in the Bay Area. Come hungry, arrive early on weekends, and be prepared to enjoy a fantastic Cantonese dining experience! Cheers!

I'm convinced some of the low-star reviews just didn't know what to order, it's not a Panda…read moreExpress. Our party of 8 had an incredible meal/brunch. When you walk in and see live seafood tanks, you already know two things: it's going to be fresh... and your wallet is about to get a little lighter. Worth it. I've been eating dim sum around the Bay for over 40 years, and Yan Peninsula brought me right back to the golden era of 90s San Francisco dim sum but with a subtle modern Hong Kong flair. That's incredibly hard to find these days. Everything came out hot and fresh, which made the experience even better. The chef team is outstanding. Don't miss the giant clam pan-fried noodles and the egg white soufflé. But what really blew me away was the service. They kept refilling our teapots before we even had to asked. I honestly can't remember another dim sum restaurant in the Bay; from the Embarcadero to anywhere in San Francisco, that's this attentive. Some places chase trends. Yan Peninsula just quietly gets everything right.

My Grandson brought me here for a treat on July 14. He picked the items to order and he did a great…read morejob! Everything was delicious!!! The service was outstanding and we will be back again soon. Thank you for an amazing meal!!!

Came here for lunch by myself yesterday around noon. The restaurant was pretty packed. I ordered…read more3 items: har gao (shrimp dumplings), bean curd rolls and chinese sticky rice wrapped in lotus leafs. The food came fairly quickly and were hot and tasty. This is my go to place in Walnut Creek if I crave for dim sum. The food is ok although the price is a bit higher than Oakland or SF Chinatown. I am glad to see that this place has good business during lunch since there aren't that many choices for dim sum in Walnut Creek and I want them to stay in business. The restaurant is clean but in my opinion it can use a remodel or some new furnitures. I have been coming here since it was called Shanghai Gourmet before. The decore and layout looks the same for the past 20 years.