Dim Sum Restaurants near Palo Alto, CA

“I recommend EVERYTHING! Everything that I have tried is delicious!“

“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?“

“Came on a Sunday around 7pm and there was still a line but we were seated within 15 mins so not terrible. They use QR scanning on the table but the servers do come around to check if you have questions. We ended up seated outside, which wasn't bad since it was a bit warm that day.

We ordered the regular soup dumplings (XLB), the pan fried ones, (SZB), the egg and Chive pancake, and the green onion noodles (recommended by the server). Both baos were excellent and we ended up ordering seconds of both of those. The chive pancakes were pretty good and the noodles were tasty as well but we felt that for the price, it wasn't worth it.

We'll likely be back again but stick to the baos.“

“We’ve been coming here for over a decade, and the quality has been consistently outstanding. Truly authentic Cantonese cuisine, with a warm vibe that works equally well for small dinners or large group gatherings. It’s easy to book, the staff are super accommodating, and they don’t just serve food, they tailor dishes exactly to your requests. Reliable, delicious, and welcoming every time. Highly recommended.“

“Yummy dumplings. We got a variety of dumplings and they arrived quickly. The portion size is good.
And we got the place without any wait, even on a Sunday. Must try if you like dumplings. The potstickers were a bit oily for our liking. Rest all the food was great.“

“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! ❤️❤️❤️“

“👍😄🔥🌸🍎好吃非常好吃😋“

“This is a takeout spot located in a business park, so it can be hard to find. However, their dim sum is pretty good and it's definitely a good value for how much you get. Our favorites are the pork buns and siu mai. The hao gar are pretty good, too. The bean curd is a little hit or miss, but they're packed full of filling. Pickup process is interesting as you ring a doorbell and someone will come bring out your order. They can be flexible with pickup times, though it depends on how many orders they have to fill. Parking can be a pain, but on weekdays it's not much trouble finding a spot along the street.“

“We have not been here in many years. What a pleasant surprise they still deliver the same great quality food and service. And now, they have outside seating too. They still have the traditional carts roaming around the dining room with delicious choices. We liked that the classic dimsum fare was still being served and they do not scrimp on portions, unlike many dimsum places in Millbrae and Daly City. The shu mai was juicy and large, as were the shiu bao. The tofu skin wrap had a lot of filling instead of several layers of tofu skin. The ham suy ko was plump and crisp on the outside but chewing on the inside with a good amount of filling. We came for a late lunch but they were still full. Their service was friendly but brisk and efficient. The place was clean and pleasant. We will be back!“

“A wonderful pasty store I found accidentally. I got chicken dumplings and beef and onions stuffed pancakes from the frozen section to make at home. They also have ready made food you can enjoy immediately.
If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask. The place is very friendly.“

“As a northern Chinese person, I don’t think there’s ever a limit to how much I love steamed buns and other fermented-dough dishes! I’ve been searching for good, authentic baozi in the Bay Area for a long time, and I’m so happy I finally found this place.

Seeing so many different kinds of buns to choose from made me incredibly happy, and they even had my favorite tofu buns! My only little disappointment was that they didn’t have fried chili peppers, only chili oil. If making them is too much trouble, can I bring my own next time? Haha!

Everything was delicious, and the service was so warm and welcoming. Thank you for putting so much care into making your food. I’ll definitely recommend this place to everyone I know and will be coming back again! ❤️“

“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.“

“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!“

“It’s more like cafeteria style. It’s a bit too casual for me because it’s a dim sum place. You walk up to a screen and punch the items you want and then tap to pay and you pick an available table and the waiter will bring your food from the kitchen. Everything is paper-plated or plastic containered.

Now the positive, the food has a very Cantonese culture to it. I had spareribs over rice, a rice wrap thing, and some real pork buns.

And, oh, no hot tea. All cold and sweetened teas in a bottle.“

“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!“

“First time back since it reopened with new owners.

Pros:
All food items were delicious! Had their own take on our favorites, chili wontons and cucumber salad. Both amazing! Tried a new dish, beef rolls, which had cucumber and cilantro. Very good.

Cons:
Atmosphere is just not cozy at all!! No music or background noise so it was dead silent, just hearing people breathe and clank plates. New lighting is too cold, they added hanging white fluorescent lights, they’re too low and a visual eye sore. A warmer light, higher up might be better. Also the table set up is horrific. All tables pushed together weirdly like Tetris, while the front is empty and doesn’t have a welcoming host desk/area.“

“Whole in the wall with very tasteful and authentic dimsum and more, our go to place. Very affordable prices and variety of selections. Chef’s little girl is so cute, and already very good customer service attentiveness at a young age. Highly recommended to try this place out!“

“So good! my family and I shared a couple items. soup, cucumber salad, chicken sandwich and 2 types of dumplings. Everything was amazing! I'll definitely be back!“

“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.“

“My favorite style of food growing up is Hong Kong cafe style, so to have Inshou close to home is a treat! A regular order is the baked spaghetti bolognese and brick toast (with condensed milk and peanut butter). Topping it off with a HK milk tea makes it perfect! The staff are super friendly and they remember us, and we’ve hardly ever had to wait for a table. Service is fast as well.“

“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!“

“We had a dinner at the restaurant to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ping Pong Diplomacy. Dynasty Seafood is an amazing top shelf experience. Elegant surroundings, gourmet chinese food, great service. Some of my favorite dishes: cold platter with roast pork, char siu and jellyfish, abalone with bok choy, succulent smoked duck, and lobster noodles. If you are planning a dinner to celebrate a special ocassion, this is the restaurant“

“Fabulous food and service was fast.“

“The dumplings helped me out of Home sick and feels better“

“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 .“

“A Peninsula standby for Cantonese roast meats and dim sum in Belmont. The barbecue pork and roast duck over rice are the orders, the dim sum list runs from siu mai to xiao long bao, and the combo plates stay generous for the price. Open daily through dinner, with a second shop now in San Mateo. Thank you for feeding the neighborhood right. Five stars.“