We used to come here often for tea and also ordered takeout regularly, but this time was extremely disappointing. They charged an automatic 18% service fee, yet there was basically no service at all. We were seated at a dirty table that hadn’t even been cleaned, with leftover tea from the previous guests and no fresh water or tea provided. Every time we needed something like forks, napkins, or a high chair, we had to get it ourselves. Even when we tried to call the staff, they often ignored us, and only responded after asking multiple times. It really feels like since they already add the service fee, they don’t care about customer service anymore. Sadly, after this experience, I don’t think I will come back again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Lindsey Tong
Lovely dinner tonight for grandpa’s bday. Super attentive staff and good food and memories. Thanks for being here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lan
They automatically charged me 18% tips BEFORE tax without telling me. If I did not pay attention, I will tip them again. They recommended.a dish that was not on the menu. When I got the food, there was also a big misunderstanding. I felt it is not an honest place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
lawland long
Dim Sum Paradise. Wide Variety, Authentic Menu. Good Service and modern ambiance. Take more people to try this palace of dining to try everything
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Li
Food was fine. Not a bad choice if you’re looking for some dim sum on a Sunday morning. There is an automatic 18% gratuity, which we were fine with. I’m not sure if it’s for all tables but we were a party of 4. The issue comes when we order to go and everything was added to the same bill. Our dine in bill for a party of 4 was maybe 70$+ 18% gratuity, which we were happy to pay. With the addition of the Togo order our 18% gratuity would’ve been $42 (we ordered quite a bit to take home). We brought it to the attention to the staff at front and they said there was nothing they could do. That we should’ve told them we wanted it on a separate bill. So tell them you want it on a separate bill if you want to order to go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ervin Adson
Food is very delicious Service is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Highsmith
We had a fantastic dinner, highlighted by a lobster-perfectly cooked, tender and full of flavor. Service was attentive without being overbearing. We’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Special Shrimp Dumplings, Seafood
Regan Su
We originally called in to make a reservation the day before for a birthday dinner. When we went into the restaurant, they told us we were at the wrong place. No problem, our group noticed there were a lot of open tables so we just waited for a seat, and left a cake with the waiters. All of the waiters were just standing near the entrance for almost half an hour without any service. When a guy in a tux finally decided to speak to us, he was very rude. He had the attitude of a pouting child and kept telling us they ran out of items we were requesting. They only had one fish left for seafood and everything else was sold out, which is fine, but instead of offering us alternatives he would only tell us no more, while leaning backwards into a pillar and looking annoyed that we were looking through the menu for food to order. Fried rice, chicken, pork, veggies, tofu were okay, but the fish and ribs were obviously not fresh, burnt, and may have been re-cooked. We decided to leave early and skip the dessert, and asked for the bill. There is a 18% service charge. I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Philip Suchikul
Yan Peninsula, a renowned Chinese restaurant, stands out for its exceptional quality service, captivating atmosphere, and delectable cuisine. The restaurant’s beautifully crafted ambiance enhances the dining experience. The Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce serve as an ideal appetizer, offering a harmonious blend of textures and delectable flavors. The Spear Ribs with Black Bean Sauce are distinguished by their optimal seasoning, avoiding excessive saltiness. The Shrimp Dumplings are a true culinary delight, characterized by their thin and flavorful wrapper, bursting with shrimp goodness. Despite its unconventional appearance, the Siu Mai with Shrimp Roe is surprisingly flavorful and enjoyable. While the Beef Rice Noodle Rolls are delectable, the overall experience at Yan Peninsula is truly exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quinland Wong
One of the better dim sum restaurants 8n the area.
I ordered food to go. Order taker said food will be ready in 15 minutes. When I got to the restaurant I immediately paid for my order, which I should not have done. I got my food after MORE THAN 1 hour. Yes, the place was very busy, but they should have just been honest with me. I would have gone elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Aniyaxoxo
Nasty food. Disgusting. Poor communication.
Jerry Lisbond
Food was really good. Price was not that bad
Ansh Tulsyan
Great Chinese food awesome people
Ryan Carolan
I recently had the chance to check out Yan Peninsula in Millbrae, and overall, it was a refreshing and flavorful experience. The restaurant is located right on El Camino Real, and while parking was a little tight (as it always seems to be around here), I lucked out with a spot in their small lot.
The inside feels modern and clean – it’s a bit more upscale than your typical dim sum joint, with no carts roaming around. Instead, you fill out a paper checklist, which I actually preferred because it meant everything came out fresh and hot.
We ordered a mix of the classics and a few house specials. The baked BBQ pork buns were absolutely delicious – crispy outside with sweet, savory pork inside. The shrimp siu mai with roe was solid, and the texture was just right. A surprise standout was the salted egg yolk lava buns – rich, creamy, and perfect as a dessert.
The only slight miss for me was the BBQ rice noodle rolls – the texture was a bit too thick and gummy, but not a dealbreaker.
Service was friendly, though a bit slow during peak lunch hours. We had to flag someone down a couple times for tea refills and to check on a missing order, but everyone was polite and helpful once we got their attention.
Pricing is on the higher side – we were a group of four and ended up with a $100+ bill (including a 15% service charge). Still, for the quality and clean, relaxed atmosphere, I felt it was worth it.
Final thoughts: Yan Peninsula feels like a great option if you’re craving dim sum but want a cleaner, more modern experience without the chaos of traditional push-cart spots. I’d definitely go back – maybe on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
We used to come here often for tea and also ordered takeout regularly, but this time was extremely disappointing. They charged an automatic 18% service fee, yet there was basically no service at all. We were seated at a dirty table that hadn’t even been cleaned, with leftover tea from the previous guests and no fresh water or tea provided. Every time we needed something like forks, napkins, or a high chair, we had to get it ourselves. Even when we tried to call the staff, they often ignored us, and only responded after asking multiple times. It really feels like since they already add the service fee, they don’t care about customer service anymore. Sadly, after this experience, I don’t think I will come back again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Lovely dinner tonight for grandpa’s bday. Super attentive staff and good food and memories. Thanks for being here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They automatically charged me 18% tips BEFORE tax without telling me. If I did not pay attention, I will tip them again. They recommended.a dish that was not on the menu. When I got the food, there was also a big misunderstanding. I felt it is not an honest place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Dim Sum Paradise. Wide Variety, Authentic Menu. Good Service and modern ambiance. Take more people to try this palace of dining to try everything
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was fine. Not a bad choice if you’re looking for some dim sum on a Sunday morning. There is an automatic 18% gratuity, which we were fine with. I’m not sure if it’s for all tables but we were a party of 4. The issue comes when we order to go and everything was added to the same bill. Our dine in bill for a party of 4 was maybe 70$+ 18% gratuity, which we were happy to pay. With the addition of the Togo order our 18% gratuity would’ve been $42 (we ordered quite a bit to take home). We brought it to the attention to the staff at front and they said there was nothing they could do. That we should’ve told them we wanted it on a separate bill. So tell them you want it on a separate bill if you want to order to go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food is very delicious
Service is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic dinner, highlighted by a lobster-perfectly cooked, tender and full of flavor. Service was attentive without being overbearing. We’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Special Shrimp Dumplings, Seafood
We originally called in to make a reservation the day before for a birthday dinner. When we went into the restaurant, they told us we were at the wrong place.
No problem, our group noticed there were a lot of open tables so we just waited for a seat, and left a cake with the waiters.
All of the waiters were just standing near the entrance for almost half an hour without any service.
When a guy in a tux finally decided to speak to us, he was very rude. He had the attitude of a pouting child and kept telling us they ran out of items we were requesting. They only had one fish left for seafood and everything else was sold out, which is fine, but instead of offering us alternatives he would only tell us no more, while leaning backwards into a pillar and looking annoyed that we were looking through the menu for food to order.
Fried rice, chicken, pork, veggies, tofu were okay, but the fish and ribs were obviously not fresh, burnt, and may have been re-cooked.
We decided to leave early and skip the dessert, and asked for the bill. There is a 18% service charge.
I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Yan Peninsula, a renowned Chinese restaurant, stands out for its exceptional quality service, captivating atmosphere, and delectable cuisine. The restaurant’s beautifully crafted ambiance enhances the dining experience.
The Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce serve as an ideal appetizer, offering a harmonious blend of textures and delectable flavors. The Spear Ribs with Black Bean Sauce are distinguished by their optimal seasoning, avoiding excessive saltiness. The Shrimp Dumplings are a true culinary delight, characterized by their thin and flavorful wrapper, bursting with shrimp goodness. Despite its unconventional appearance, the Siu Mai with Shrimp Roe is surprisingly flavorful and enjoyable. While the Beef Rice Noodle Rolls are delectable, the overall experience at Yan Peninsula is truly exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the better dim sum restaurants 8n the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I ordered food to go. Order taker said food will be ready in 15 minutes. When I got to the restaurant I immediately paid for my order, which I should not have done. I got my food after MORE THAN 1 hour. Yes, the place was very busy, but they should have just been honest with me. I would have gone elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Nasty food. Disgusting. Poor communication.
Food was really good. Price was not that bad
Great Chinese food awesome people
I recently had the chance to check out Yan Peninsula in Millbrae, and overall, it was a refreshing and flavorful experience. The restaurant is located right on El Camino Real, and while parking was a little tight (as it always seems to be around here), I lucked out with a spot in their small lot.
The inside feels modern and clean – it’s a bit more upscale than your typical dim sum joint, with no carts roaming around. Instead, you fill out a paper checklist, which I actually preferred because it meant everything came out fresh and hot.
We ordered a mix of the classics and a few house specials. The baked BBQ pork buns were absolutely delicious – crispy outside with sweet, savory pork inside. The shrimp siu mai with roe was solid, and the texture was just right. A surprise standout was the salted egg yolk lava buns – rich, creamy, and perfect as a dessert.
The only slight miss for me was the BBQ rice noodle rolls – the texture was a bit too thick and gummy, but not a dealbreaker.
Service was friendly, though a bit slow during peak lunch hours. We had to flag someone down a couple times for tea refills and to check on a missing order, but everyone was polite and helpful once we got their attention.
Pricing is on the higher side – we were a group of four and ended up with a $100+ bill (including a 15% service charge). Still, for the quality and clean, relaxed atmosphere, I felt it was worth it.
Final thoughts: Yan Peninsula feels like a great option if you’re craving dim sum but want a cleaner, more modern experience without the chaos of traditional push-cart spots. I’d definitely go back – maybe on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
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