Imperial treasure

151 California Ave unit e, Palo Alto
(650) 656-9597

Recent Reviews

Curry

As soon as I stepped into the restaurant, the manager, Stacey, noticed it was my first time there without a reservation. She asked if my lunch was business-related, seeing me carrying a laptop. I confirmed it was quite important. Despite the busy lunch hours on a Sunday, she promptly found me a table within a minute. Stacey's professionalism and hospitality surpassed the ordinary; it was truly extraordinary! The food and ambiance were also fantastic! Overall, it was a fantastic experience—one of the most memorable moments in my life. Thank you very much, Stacey!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jaehyuk Lee

Must eat Peking duck, dumpling, hot pot is also

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

E C.

I think they're more 4.5 stars because the 2nd time we came, the Peking duck wasn't as juicy and tender at Sunday dinner (VS the 1st time for Sunday lunch). Still, this is a place we'd come back to again for the ambiance, service, and food (huge menu and we liked all the dishes we ordered). The salted egg prawns and the Peking duck were favorites. I forgot to take a picture of the extensive menu; it's hard to find the one for this location online.

Therese A.

Pleasant dining experience with Imperial Treasure! We had a reservation (Sunday, 12pm) about a week before and were seated right on time, which I recommend since I heard another group that came as a walk-in around the same time had a wait time of 2 hours. Peking duck (traditional roast $78.88) was a perfect serving for our group of 4. We asked about the Treasure's Signature ($108.88) which they said has more spices but it wasn't available. I have not had too much peking duck so this tasted pretty good to me, but according to the rest of my group it wasn't as flavorful and the skin wasn't crispy as they hoped it would be. The wrappers came out promptly but they were cold, and when we finished we got a fresh batch that was much better. The duck's presentation was beautifully done and prepared table-side (started right as we sat down!). We also ordered the pea sprouts and spicy fried chicken which had lots of peppers (I love the numbing, lingering spice)-- not pictured because at this point I was eating everything up! Restaurant has an inconspicuous location hiding within a plaza that has smaller surrounding businesses. Interior is modern, floors were kind of slippery, but good spacing between tables where you don't feel cramped. We were seated next to one of their large group tables which aren't very private since the wall divider is an open concept, so noise travels. They offer water or hot tea upon sitting down, and I really liked the tea set they have. Food was good to me as someone who isn't very familiar with traditional Chinese cuisine, but my friends found it decent as well, just overall expensive.

Amy L.

Great food and environment. Good amount, flavor is authentic. Service is great as well!

Arthur

Good for group dinner, nice presentation, good taste, a bit pricy though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Peking Duck

Shaoting Cai

I reserved a table for 11 ppl one week in advance on Maps (via OpenTable). Called the restaurant 3 days in advance to confirm and pre-order ducks. One day before my reservation, got a call from the the restaurant that I no longer have my reservation because they double booked with somebody else over the phone. Imagine the stress if you're planning a dinner get-together for 4 families and this happens last minute.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

David Chen

Coming from the Chinese food scene in NJ/NYC, I felt like a lot of the food was so so (or mid). The presentation of the food and restaurant was really nice! In terms of the dishes, they were either too salty or sweeter than I would’ve liked. For instance, the wontons’ and fried pork buns’ filling wasn’t the best and wasn’t that tasty tbh. The beef burrito was way too sweet cause of the sauce they used. The Szechuan dishes were generally p good but also had too much salt in them. Overall, this place is great to bring your friends for the vibes but not necessarily for the food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Jason Hartline

The Peking duck is exceptional. (Don't order the szeshuan chili chicken, if you know what this dish should be like, you will be disappointed.)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Peking Duck

Chaochin L.

Excellent food, good services and nice environment. Highly recommended. Restaurant is a bit hard to find

April Y.

Came here from social media, and ambiance did live up to the hype. Food was also good, we pre-ordered a whole Peking duck (I think that was the only option possible, not half) and portions were more than enough for 2 people (it comes with soup as well). They slice the duck in front of you, A+ presentation. Duck itself is a bit on the drier side, not my fav. Highly recommend the pig fat (?) jelly appetizer as well. So good especially paired with the sauce. I just wish that there were more pancakes (bing) for the duck and that the teapot was larger with stronger tea.

Di Y.

Very authentic Peking duck. Just be mindful the restaurant is very busy so better make reservation ahead of time.

Cecilia C

Why are there such delicious dishes and such a handsome boss! !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Billy Chen

As soon as I came in, I really liked the environment, lighting decoration, etc. I was a little disappointed after eating the dishes. The dry pot cauliflower is my favorite, from appearance to taste. I don’t recommend making braised noodles. I would mind changing the sauce.Because the price is relatively expensive, the taste of the dishes should keep up with the price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Sheila C.

Do not understand the hype. There are way better Peking duck places. Wasn't my favorite. Rest of the dishes were okay, seemed pretty basic, nothing you couldn't get at any other Chinese restaurants. Corn dessert, we didn't understand why and how that was a desert. It was fried battered corn with fried and batter bell peppers? Very strange. No drink menu, just one type of beer and a house white or house red wine. Floors are SOOO slippery, beware. Service is awful, so many times we had to flag down our server and every time he came we had a long list of things we wanted/needed. 3 stars because their green beans were the best green beans we had ever tasted.

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