Went here for Sunday brunch and this place was already packed to the brim. I highly recommend to…read moreget here early as lines were already out the door at around 10:30. This place has been my go to favorite Dim sum spot in OC since I was a kid. I've noticed many Dim Sum spots in OC just aren't good. No offense lol. There something about the seasoning and portion size that hits. Hargow - big shrimp filled Hargow. Big pieces. The dough is perfectly thin. Shumai- my favorite ! Super big pieces filled with pork and shrimp. A must order Chicken Feet - perfect Tang and chew to start your Dim Sum experience. Good for the collagen! Very flavorful. Shrimp Rice Paper - my favorite over the beef one. The shrimp was nice and big. The sweet soy sauce was perfect match. I wish it was a bit more umami compared to ones I get in NY. Pork and Chive Dumpling - it was okay. Didn't have any opinion. Taro Cake - pretty decent. Nice crisp and super soft and mellow inside. Would get this again!! BBQ Pork Buns - my favorite! Super chunky pork and not overly sweet. Baked to perfection! Beef in steamed rice paper rolls - this was okay. I felt like the beef lacked the flavor versus shrimp.

Second visit here, and I still enjoy coming to this place. The atmosphere is pleasant, and it's…read moreactually cleaner and more spacious than many other dim sum restaurants I've been to. The service is good. They use a menu ordering system rather than the traditional carts rolling around, and I have to admit I miss the carts. There's something fun about the serendipity of seeing a dish go by, pointing at it, and trying something new. I also enjoy having a wide variety of options available. They did bring around a few plates to offer, which was a nice touch. I do have one major complaint: they list siu mai on the menu, but it really isn't siu mai. Traditional siu mai has a thin wrapper around the filling, while what they serve is essentially a ball of filling. I ordered the shrimp and mushroom version, but it was basically a shrimp ball topped with a shiitake mushroom. The individual dim sum pieces are larger than average, which is nice, but it also makes them easier to prepare and doesn't necessarily justify the very high prices. In fact, I think this may be one of the most expensive dim sum restaurants I've been to. When you're averaging more than $10 for three pieces of dim sum per dish, it becomes too expensive for a regular visit. That said, as an occasional treat, it's still a nice place to come.

This place was AMAZING!!! My friend and I happened to go at the tail end of dim sum/ lunch hour, so…read morewe didn't have many dim sum options to choose from. However, the staff was kind enough to still offer what they could. We also got the dry beef chow fun, honey walnut shrimp, and beef and mushrooms. And let me say that I've been missing comfort Chinese food, and this place over achieved. The staff were very kind and helpful and the place was very clean. This is definitely must try and tops any other Chinese restaurants I've been to in Irvine!

It's a bit of a downer to rate Capital so low but it's been our experience that last two times we…read morewere there in a span of a couple of months. The first time was lunch time during the week for a party of four. It seemed like there was only one lady running the floor and despite not being very busy, it was a loooong lunch. She was apologetic as they were short staffed. The food was fine but service was absent. The second time was a banquet celebration. We had a sectioned off space in the back and the place is literally falling apart. We were warned about the loose/missing tiles on the floor. That experience also took way longer, despite having a preset menu ordered in advance. Again, the place seemed very short staffed and they weren't very busy in the main dining area. Not sure if we will return given our recent experiences. Others in our party have commented how it's gone down hill.

This is great tasting dim sum no doubt. Everything was fresh with great flavor. They don't skimp on…read morethe meat. And serving size is a bit bigger than other typical dim sum places. The only complaints I had were as follows: they charge 2.50 per white rice bowl- kind of like highway robbery imo. I put my order in at once and the spareribs came out when we were completely done with our meals. I had asked for it midway and they informed me that they were still working on it. Basically we had a taste and then took the rest to go. It would've been nice if it came out with the rest of the meal and if it couldn't, inform us so we can make a decision on whether we still want it or not. And lastly, this is a lot more expensive than other dim sum places. Yes the portions are bigger but I ended up spending almost twice as much here than other dim sum spots (the ones where they push the carts). All in all, would I return? Yes, just be prepared to pay up.

Meh. Not the greatest, but also wasn't that terrible. Tried their house special bbq bun,…read morepork/shrimp shumai, fried pork dumplings. They skimped on the meat for the bbq bun, barely anything other than air. The shumai was big, but the meat was very loose. The fried dumplings had a nice crunch, and decent dumplings. This is not your typical traditional Dimsum place, so avoid if that's what you're looking for.

Food was delicious! Service was great!…read moreWe even got to watch a World Cup match while eating so ended up being a plus. Will definitely come back to this place while in the area.

This is gonna be a mixed review. Few days ago we ordered the beef tomato noodle soup and also the…read morebeef wrap super happy with it. Although it's not the best beef wrap that I've had, but it does hit the spot. Today I went for a wonton noodle soup. Honestly, I wouldn't order again next time because number one the meat is too dense and not soft enough. The wonton skin is nice. I discovered that they actually have two type of noodles depending on what comes in through the order. One is more flat and the other is more round. I prefer the round one that came with beef noodle soup the other day but they told me it just depends on what comes in and every day could be different. I do recall in the past that I've tried their buns and was not impressed.

Great lobster noodles or porridge special for $11.99 if you order minimum 6 dim sum or 3 lunch…read morespecials. Cha sui bao had a crispy top like a pineapple bun and had lots of meat filling. Service was prompt and we had our waters filled. Carts service is only on weekends. We came at opening at 11am on Mon for lunch.

Establishment is busy and clean. Staff is professional and courteous…read more This restaurant has been around in Irvine for a long time. Food is consistent, tasty with a great price point. Lunch is dim sum, with the normal menu available to order from as well. Dinner is a la carte. TLDR: Good service, good food, great establishment, excellent value. Would recommend!

Our order was made right in front of us. How could it be any…read morefresher? The place is very small but clean. Someone was nice enough to guide us through the menu and everything we tried was delicious. What's not to like?

This place is tucked in a small strip mall in the corner and a true hidden gem. My daughter was…read morecraving for Xiao Long Bao and I've had this place bookmarked for a long time. Today we finally made it to have lunch here. The scallion pancakes were so flaky and crispy and well layered. It was so good as is and no need additional sauce. Their beef stew noodles got some kicks even I ordered it as less spicy. Just right amount of heat for my daughter's palette. The beef slices were so tender and just fell apart. Their Xiao Long Bao was very good. Thin skin and full of flavors. Service was all done with QR ordering and online payment via Toast. Convenient and east. Once order was confirmed, food didn't take long to show up. Definitely would come back again!

Came here last night, Super busy so took a while to be sat down but was pretty worth it. Only order…read morelike a small amount but the Bok Choy was the best. Server was really felt like a friend showing me a new spot even though I ate alone. I

Everything! Food is delicious and service is exceptional! I will definitely dine here again and…read moreagain.

From the moment we arrived everyone was friendly and smiling. Our server Vivian was professional…read moreand really attentive for all our dinner. It was my first time here and I will be back! We love every dish that we ordered! Very clean restaurant, great job guys!

You cannot taste the food because they over saturate it with sauces. Service was not professional…read moreand very over priced. I read the reviews and wanted to try them out and left disappointed, and ripped off! When the bill came, they make you pay at the table with your credit card and for tipping the minimum it states is 20% then 25% and then can you believe they put 30%!! For overpriced crappy Chinese food in a strip mall and here they ask for 30% for tip. We will never be back!!!