Cantonese Restaurants near Palo Alto, CA

“great food. good service“

“Had a delicious lunch with 1 family member & his visiting friend today. We all enjoyed the dishes that the only photos I took were desserts consisting of the classic sesame balls (bigger than anywhere else I’ve eaten) & the black sesame mochi in peanut crumble (only place I’ve seen).

The portion is generous on the mentioned desserts above & the mushrooms dumplings.

The only thing I dislike in Chinese restaurants in general is the WHITE RICE that I mistakenly ordered 2 bowls which I should have refused.

Japanese white rice still reigns supreme in my book.

A few attentive waiters served our table which I preferred, vs 1 designated server, which means we could call on any available waiter for assistance.

We could only ordered so much for 3 diners, so there are more reasons to go back to enjoy other dishes.

Prices are on the higher side due to @ the DT location.

PS — Parking in residential streets a few blocks away, for 2 hours at-a-time… Doesn’t DT want people to stay longer?“

“Great food, can be busy during dinner time. So show up early.“

“I’m from Taiwan and have tried a few Chinese restaurants in Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, Cupertino. The dinner the 4 of us had here was absolutely the best - flavorful, clean, reasonably priced, and good service! Roast duck blew us away - better than Chef Chu’s or Hong Kong Restaurant. Dim Sum dishes were good. Beef with mixed vegetables was tender and full of flavor, and squid in black bean sauce was authentic. Reasonable corkage too. Will come back for sure!“

“Smaller older restaurant food delicious

Lunch special GRAST DEAL

We love Mongolian beef 4.5/5
Mongolian lamb 4.5/5
Kung pao chicken 4.5/5
Fried rice 5/5
Chow mein 4/5
Chow fun 4.4/5

Walnut shrimp 3/5 ok not great“

“Went to this place on a whim was absolutely blown away stopped in on a Saturday night was immediately seated and given hot oolong tea. Ordered the broccoli beef the wonton soup the chow mein and fried rice every dish was pipping hot and so delicious the vegetables all clearly fresh and bright it’s family style portions but was so delicious we got takeout the next day because we craved it so badly. Fantastic local food“

“The food is amazing. We go there every week, but it’s not all about the food. Sandy and her staff make us feel like family. We truly appreciate them! ❤️❤️❤️“

“My first time eating at Kirin, and I will definitely be coming back again to try all the other dishes. My personal favorite was the short ribs , but every dish had such a unique and amazing flavor. The perfect amount of spice for the Mongolian chicken, and the marinade for the crab was super savory. No notes, just perfection!“

“Fast and adequate service for a Sunday brunch at 11:30AM

Come around 11-11:30AM on weekends to avoid wait time.

Food was a bit pricy but this is Cupertino. Ordered a steamed fish which was very fresh.

The preserved egg and shredded pork porridge doesn’t have much pork and preserved eggs. One star off. Other food tasted fine.“

“Epic Dumpling was a fantastic find! The dumplings were delicious, flavorful, and satisfying, with a great variety to enjoy. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was casual and comfortable. I really enjoyed the meal and would definitely come back again!“

“May 2026:
I used to work in Foster City twenty years ago. Used to come here often for lunch.

Came here on a Sunday and had a very good lunch. Tomato beef chow mein was excellent. Singaporean noodles were also delicious 😋.

Would definitely come back again.“

“This used to be a good restaurant, but for the past year or so, the place is run down, smell bad, dirty, and the food quality is getting worse. Very disappointed.“

“The service is just from being overwhelmed from called in orders. Impatient people not used to waiting for cooked food, it’s not microwaved food and it’s quality so you can’t argue, many restaurants are microwaved with frozen meat which makes a hard center, this place actually cooks with skill where it’s made right for health, it not oily it’s protein from the meat.“

“Fabulous food and service was fast.“

“Great BBQ ducks. The staff is friendly, but busy. The deli is always a line, so don't expect restaurant level service, it's all fast food plastic forks and spoons. But it is tasty and very generous portion and filling.

Aside from the duck, Lo Mai Gai (Dim Sum Sticky Rice Chicken) had been my favorite .“