The food is so good , specially the Honey glazed smoked sea bass and the garlic chicken, those are…read moreso delicious. Our server, Alen, was exceptionally warm, attentive, and thoughtful. He always put the guests' needs first and made our dining experience truly enjoyable. Highly recommended!

Great customer service! Mei and Alan provide great service and recommendations for us. The dishes…read morewere delicious!

I was pleasantly surprised to quickly find a parking spot without circling the lot. But, despite…read moremaking reservations and confirming days in advance, the receptionist made us wait in line for a number. That said, the wait was only a few minutes for a 1:00 PM Friday lunch. I can live with that. We were shown to a middle table surrounded by other diners, but able to sit comfortably without bumping into anyone. We could get in and out of our seats without doing gymnastics or mortal combat - a problem in the past here. The ambience was festive without being explosively loud. Wce could actually hold meaningful conversation - such a lovely surprise! The furnishings could have done with some upgrading (carpets and decor felt a bit shabby). But the lighting was comfortable - I was grateful not to have glaring fluorescent fixtures illuminating us and the food. Service was unusually attentive, as I was accustomed to being abandoned by wait staff after putting in our orders in the past. I suspect they recognized our guests, two prominent and beloved retired local politicians. The variety and creativity of their dim sum was the best I've tasted in years. No ubiquitous dumpling fillings here! No gummy gravies or sauces. Each flavor was distinct, unique and scrumptious. Two rice roll dishes were the standouts. One had green spinach in the rice noodle and a crunchy, but chewy texture with the shrimp filling. The cha siu roll was generously filled and included a light sauce reminiscent of that used in cha siu bows. Every dish was fresh, sporting beautiful vibrant colors, with delicious sauces for each item. Servings were generous and satisfying. The roast duck was to die for and quickly devoured. After a hideous dinner banquet here years ago, (overpriced, slow and bad service, food served cold with sauces congealed, days-old rock cod passed off as "live from the tank", lobsters too tough to cut or eat), I had avoided coming back to Koi Palace until this current meal. Thankfully, this experience restored my faith and I will be returning more often. I am glad, because I've been following the chefs / owners for decades and admired their food since their Happy Valley hot pot days at Levi Plaza. Long live Koi Palace! I'm glad I gave it another chance.

My parents wanted to have dim sum here after going to the Serramonte Farmers Market. I was…read morereluctant since we didn't have a resy (not sure why it says "Seated via Yelp Reservations"...)and it was a Saturday, but they really wanted to go. It ended up being a 1 hour wait, which was definitely not worth it. Our order: Tea: $2.00/person (香片 Jasmine Jade) +Tea pot was kept over a candle, so it stayed warm throughout our meal. -Tea bags, not loose leaf tea 濃香咖啡骨 Espresso Ribs: $13.80 +Bone-in riblets were succulent on the inside. +Thick glaze was full of coffee flavor -They were left too long in the fryer b/c they were dry on the outside 生煎灌湯包 Pan Seared Soup Filled Pork Buns (4 pcs): $12.80 +Thin skins encasing juicy pork fillings: Better execution than the XLB +Black & white sesame seeds added a fragrant toasty flavor. -Considering "pan seared" was in the name, the bottom was soft and not crispy. -Inconsistent quality: 1 of them had no soup, while the rest of them did 韭菜猪红 Pork Blood with Chives: $7.80 +Large portion +Pork blood was silky smooth and not chalky +Perfectly seasoned -Skimped on chives 鮮蝦腸粉 Shrimp Rice Roll: $9.80 +Shrimp were large and plump -Rice noodles were thin and gummy 六彩小籠包 Six Guys XLB (6 pcs): $13.80 Paprika & chicken, Red beet & beef, Spinach & kale, Squid ink & black truffle, Turmeric & crab roe, Regular & pork +Fillings were juicy. -The XLB at Koi Palace used to be AMAZING, so these were disappointing. They were deflated and lukewarm, which was a bad sign. Once we picked them up, they tore, so it seems like they're not made fresh anymore. In addition, even though the wrappers supposedly have different flavors, they weren't noticeable. 鹵水鴨舌 Soy Marinated Duck Tongue: $13.80 +Large portion +Marinated soy beans were cooked through and seasoned well -Salty Side notes: 1.) Hot water is $1.00/person 2.) Automatic 18% service charge 3.) Large lot w/free parking *Verdict: With its expansion, I think the quality of their dim sum has gone down.

It's a good sign when there's a line waiting for a restaurant to open. Ming Yuan had such a line on…read morea Sunday morning and we enjoyed the dim sum brunch. Highlights: French Style Baked BBQ Buns-enjoy at the restaurant, not so great to take home Supreme Soy Sauce Chow Mein-decent "wok hei" Midlights (not really a lowlight, lol): Pan Fried Scallion Crepes-a tad dry and not as flavorful Sponge cake-not too fluffy Pan Fried XO noodles-lacks crispness that we enjoy Overall, a nice place to enjoy dim sum. Parking can be challenging, but they have a sign saying it's okay to park in the Westlake Shopping lot (if you enjoy walking up a hill before you eat). Thanks!

We returned for dim sum just for 2. We arrived very early knowing they might get very crowded…read morelater. As we were leaving, the Libby area was jam packed with customers and lines outside on the sidewalk. Service was good up until the end, our last dish did not arrive as we waited over 15 mins for it. I had to flag down a waiter who ran off into the kitchen to "chase it" down and brought it to us. All the dishes we picked were good, especially the siu mai and sticky rice in lotus wrap. The veggie egg rolls were crispy, steamed chicken feet was OK but I've had better, egg tarts were very small but the crust was flaky, the fried taro dumpling was gorgeously fluffy and delicious. Definitely plan to be back as prices were reasonable. Lunch was $45 for 2 before tip.

The staff here were very kind. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not live up to the…read moreservice. Things started okay as we ordered a few lamb skewers as an appetizer which were a little tough, but had a nice cumin and spicy flavor. However, the main course was the biggest disappointment. We ordered three noodle soups and beef chow mein, and they were all extremely bland. In particular, the two fish noodle soups tasted almost identical despite one supposedly having green peppercorn and the other having pickled vegetable. Both were very under-salted and had very little flavor. The chow mein was equally bland, and the noodles were also very mushy and overcooked. I have never found myself reaching for the soy sauce at restaurants, but I did this time, not that it helped much. Overall, the meal felt very unsatisfying. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong items (maybe we should have tried their signature dry pots?) but after this experience, I'm not keen to give this place a second chance.

Came here for a family dinner and they were pretty accommodating in seating a large party…read more Service was fast and they were pretty nice and quick. We got a short rib dry pot, beef noodle soup, fried rice, various skewers, spicy wontons, and cucumber salad. Short rib dry pot was just okay, the meat itself was a bit chewy and it was pretty oily. The potatoes were a let down almost tasted like soggy fries rather than actual cut potatoes. Beef noodle soup was lacking in flavor as well and the meat tasted on the lower quality side. Beef, scallop, chicken skin/heart skewers were pretty flavorful and had some good smokiness to them, but the lamb skewers weren't up to par with the others. The chilli wontons were pretty good, plump, juicy, and had a strong spicy kick to them. Fried rice was exceptional, ended up ordering an extra order. Overall I think the quality of some of the dishes has gone a bit downhill from when they first opened.

Parking in shared lot. A little hard to find behind Citibank. Food was good value. Tofu rolls good,…read moremaybe need a tastier gravy. Fried daikon roots was good. Sesame ball was very good, not oily, maybe air fry, crispy on outside and soft on inside.Chinese greens excellent, very few tough fibers. Shrimp dumpling was average,, bigger than normal, hot and steamed in bamboo steamer. Chicken feet in herbal soup was good, not my favorite, good for those who favor skin, no meat. Service was excellent. No ambiance, eat and go, not noisy like many Chinese restaurants. 4 stars out of 5.

This restaurant used to be our go-to spot whenever we craved Chinese food. There were two gentlemen…read morewho took orders, and even for takeout, they would offer you hot tea and some dessert while you waited for your order. Recently, we've noticed that their food isn't the same as it used to be. There's a significant difference in taste. Their chow mein was very dry and quite unappetizing. Additionally, be sure to check your receipt because they tend to confuse things; they decide how much of a tip to add to your bill, and when I inquired about it, they acted as if they didn't hear me. We also requested extra peanuts, but once again, we were ignored. We definitely do not plan to return here.

We (18 of us) came here for a family dim sum lunch without reservations at 11am on a Saturday and…read morewas lucky enough to be seated at 2 large tables. They are located in a strip mall near several different food places, bakery, and a bowling alley. This is a solid dim sum place, with no frills and reasonable prices. You order off a printed menu that's in Chinese with tiny English subtitles. You can also order off their regular menu if you want to supplement the dim sum dishes. Their food is very good, and some dishes were excellent. The service was pretty quick, and before we knew it, all our dishes were out with almost no room on the lazy Susan. The standouts for me were: + Steamed custard buns (piggy buns) - I ordered these for the kiddies, but dang they are so good. The custard filling is so velvety, it's almost like pudding. I think I detected a hint of coconut too - yum. + Beef chow fun - this had a really good wok flavor and the noodles were less wide than most. The noodles didn't clump either, and the bean sprouts were still crispy. + Roasted pork belly - the skin was so crispy and the pork was juicy. We ordered most of the basic dishes like har gaw, sui mai, noodle rolls, turnip cake, stuffed eggplant, chicken feet, etc. and they were all above average. My only complaint is if you don't read Chinese, the menu is a little hard to navigate. The English subtitles are so small that if you're looking for something, you have to scan the front and back of the menu trying to find the item. I was looking for sticky rice in lotus leaf, but found sticky rice roll and thought it was the same thing. It wasn't. The sticky rice roll was not bad, but I found the rice drier than when it's in lotus leaf. We ordered a few things by mistake because the English subtitles were not that descriptive. Overall, a great alternative to more popular places like Koi Palace. The menu may not be as creative as Koi, but you don't have to deal with the lines and you still get great food.

Came to Tai Yuan for lunch on a Friday and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth everything went…read more We were a party of three and there was no wait--we were promptly seated and given a high chair. The dim sum menu was extensive, and they also had daily specials. Everything we ordered came out hot, fresh, and in a reasonable amount of time. One of the staff came around with a tray of baked goods immediately upon seated. We tried the BBQ Pork pastry, and it was flaky, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet and savory--definitely recommend that one. Overall, we enjoyed almost everything we ordered. The only miss for us was one of the fried fish dishes and the green onion mantou, which was just okay. Would we come back? Absolutely. The service was efficient, the portions generous, and the food solid. Great spot if you're looking for dim sum that delivers on quality without the usual weekend chaos.

After a dental appointment, we needed lunch. Mom wanted take-out but I want her to get out of the…read morehouse as much as possible. There were only two tables in use when we walked in. Another guest was waiting for their take-out order. One server working the front of the house. Service was minimal but efficient at the same time. She brought us everything we asked for immediately. The menu is fairly large, but we still managed to order variations of dishes not listed on the menu. Most Chinese restaurants will accommodate a guest request so long as they have the ingredients and they know how to compose the dish. How they work out the pricing may be something else. At the table immediately behind my mom, I heard the guest ordering a Hot & Sour Soup, add Won Ton. One of my favorite mash-ups! We ended up having a very nice conversation over lunch. Of course, we ordered the same soup and the price they charged was a reasonable $16.95. I've had some places try to charge me for two soups which I think is ridiculous. We also ordered a Seafood Chow Mein and a Chicken Dry Fried Chow Fun with Yau Chow Sum. All three dishes came out nice and hot. The flavors were on point very satisfying. I goofed and didn't a picture of the Chow Fun because it came out last and I was already tucking into my Chow Mein. Mom enjoyed it so we'll be back!

Got the broccoli beef with fried rice. The beef was nice and tender, and the broccoli and carrots…read morewere cooked perfectly and not too hard or too soft, just right. The fried rice was pretty basic, nothing crazy, but it did the job. The salt & pepper prawns were probably the biggest letdown. They were way too salty for me. I only ate about 3 of them before I had to stop. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious with plenty of seating. I also liked the paintings and artwork on the windows. Overall, decent food, but I'd definitely skip the salt & pepper prawns next time. Service was decent. They checked in at the beginning and end of the meal. I'd for sure come back to try some other dishes.

Solid, no-frills spot. Fung Wah Restaurant is one of those places you go when you want big portions…read moreand classic Cantonese comfort food without overthinking it. Salt & pepper wings hit, everything comes out fast, and prices are fair. Cash-only is a bit of a hassle, but food makes up for it. Easy 4 stars.

Excellent,tasty & delicious! My got spot for Chinese food. This place doesn't disappointread more

In the age of the $30 burger a $35 dollar platter of lobster fried rice doesn't seem very…read moreextravagant It's really good! It's just seasoned rice with a bit of something green and a hacked up lobster. Yum. My server didn't speak a single word of English. Cool. Whoever cooked it had the timing just right. The lobster was just cooked. I know this is based on one dish at one visit but it was yummy.

What a rip off!! We ordered crab in xo sauce and it can't be more than 2 lbs but we were charged…read more$60 for it!!!! DO NOT COME HERE FOR CRABS. Market price for crabs right now is $10/lb!!! This restaurant is charging $30/lb!!! DISCLAIMER: They offer a free drink for anyone who writes a 5 star review sooo.. watch out for dishonest reviews.

Came in and our server said: "do you want your usual or do you want to add more things?"…read more Just feels so nice having that comfort place where they do not just serve good food but actually get to know their customers too! Hands down one of the best Chinese restaurants I highly recommend these 3 dishes but if you're gonna choose between the 3, I'd say get the Szechuan Spicy Beef or the Dry Fried Chicken Wings.

I slept on this spot for the longest and finally stopped by. Now I'm kicking myself in the butt for…read morewaiting so long... Came for a late lunch on a Saturday. The staff were really nice and helpful when it came to recommendations. They informed us that their version of the San Tung dried style chicken wings were very popular, but we weren't in the mood for San Tung wings. The male waiter even told me that he use to work at San Tungs for 13yrs, so I wonder if he brought the recipe over... Below is the spread and everything smacked! The Spread - Complimentary Veggie Egg Rolls, Minced Pork Basil Chow Fun, Szechuan Spicy Chicken Wings, & Crispy Garlic Pork Chops I def will be back to try other items!