Koi Palace - Milpitas

The dishes are overally good and fresh. Though the service is terrible here and they charged us 18% fee even though it's just a table for two. We waited for more than one hour before seated. Then no one came to serve until we call some one about ten minutes afterwards. Without saying a word, they seemed pretty busy when helped us order. I do think we deserve a better service for a required 18% fee.

If you’re coming here for dim sum, be prepared—this place gets absolutely packed during the lunch rush! It makes sense since it’s right in the middle of all the tech headquarters, so the weekday lunch crowd is no joke. We luckily went early and managed to get a table without a wait, which I highly recommend doing if you can. The Food: Everything we had was excellent. They don't just do the standard dim sum; they also have a ton of fancy, banquet-style dishes available even at lunch. Our absolute favorite was the Fried Vermicelli with Seafood. The top layer of the noodles was perfectly crispy—such a great texture! The Vibe & Service: The service is a bit on the slower side, but the staff is busy, so just be prepared to flag someone down if you need water or the check. Pro Tip on Parking: The lot is a bit of a nightmare. Give yourself an extra 10 minutes just to find a spot, or try to time your visit for right when they open.

We were seated surprisingly quickly, even though the restaurant was quite busy. The food was a mixed experience for us. The buns dumplings and changfen were definite highlights and absolutely delicious. However, we were very disappointed with the seafood dish; it did not taste fresh, and we left it almost entirely untouched. ​While we understand the staff was busy, the service felt rushed. Given this, the high mandatory service fee seemed unreasonable.

Always busy and crowded. We (2 people) came here at 12:45pm and waited for about half an hour to be seated. Ordered a lot of traditional dim sum that we will usually order at similar restaurants. The food is good but not that impressive. Some of the dishes are a bit too sweet for me. The service is really efficient. And the portion size is big. For 2 people, 4 dishes are definitely enough. Overall it is worth a visit.

There was a wait but we got seated immediately, ordered and the food came out expeditiously. Everything was fresh and delicious! Chris and the staff took good care of us, thank you so much!!

The food was great but service was just ok, one of server accidentally spilled the sauce on the table but didn’t apologize nor came back to clean.

Attended a banquet dinner last weekend. The food is delicious and very authentic Cantonese style. Always love their dishes and quality of food. The service team was great, frequently changing dishes throughout the night. Great restaurant for celebration and their dim sum is also very good. Highly recommend giving this restaurant a try if you are looking for good Cantonese style dishes.

Koi Palace is definitely a solid choice when you're craving dim sum, and it rarely disappoints. While it’s on the pricier side, the quality of most dishes is really on point. Some, like the black bean clams, didn’t quite live up to expectations. Also, the portion size for things like the tripes could be better—though it looked like a good amount, a lot of it was just green onions under the meat. The service, unfortunately, could use some improvement. We had to flag down a waiter to check on an order we hadn’t received, and while they offer tea, we didn’t get water unless we asked. Plus, sauces and dipping bowls only came when we requested them. Overall, it’s a great spot for dim sum, but there’s room for improvement.

We came here on Monday afternoon and it was great to be able to walk right up and be seated. I have heard this place can get pretty busy, so we went early and it paid off. Parking was easy to find as it is in a plaza with many other food offerings. Upon seating we were given a menu and our waiter was very kind. The place is pretty big with plenty of large tables if you had a bigger party. We ordered a few things off of their dim sum menu that included: - Shrimp Rice Roll - Pork XLB - Pork Siomai - Radish Cakes - Crab & Shrimp Fried Rice - Custard Buns The food came out pretty quick and they were very responsive to our requests for extra water, tea and other condiments. As we ate, it started to pick up and get really busy, so it was a bit harder to flag down our waiter to get the check. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and will definitely back again when we are in the area.

Still thinking about their salt egg yolk dishes even weeks later. The rest of their dishes are just solid. But anything with salt egg yolk is GREAT. Service efficient. They will try to nudge you out of there if they're busy to help accommodate more customers and if they think you're not eating or ordering fast enough. It's not pushy though. Everyone knows that going in. Lots of tables. Ambiance casual

Still an overall favorite of ours! We came on a Sunday morning before it got packed and it was great! All of the food came out quick and hot! All of the dim sum was delicious! They make the best scallop egg fried rice and we never finish it because of the big portion but tastes good as leftovers! Always recommend using their red chili sauce, it is the best chili sauce and we love adding it to everything!

Dined here on New Year's Day with the fam and enjoyed an assortment of dim sum items. Good thing we came here early right when they opened, because this place does get busy. Ordered: Rainbow Sampler Shanghai Dumplings - more for aesthetic purposes since I couldn't really taste the difference; but nonetheless pretty solid dumplings with a good amount of filling. Crab Roe & Pork XLB - best eaten as soon as it hits the table. I couldn't really taste the crab roe, but nonetheless it was still pretty good. Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce - can't go wrong with this item and it paired well with everything. It was cooked perfectly and had that nice crunch/bite to it. Honey Walnut Prawns - nice size shrimps that were well coated and had a great balance of mayo/sweetness. I also enjoyed the many candied walnuts on the dish. The walnuts alone were perfect to me. Fried Rice - it was my first time having fried rice that included tiny crunchy shrimps in it which added a nice texture to the overall dish. Shrimp Rice Roll - perfectly steamed and big shrimp pieces Fried Dough Stick Rice Roll - I would pass up on this item next time as it was my least favorite item ordered. The peanut sauce/oyster sauce did not pair well with the fried dough. It was an interesting combo that just didn't taste that great to me. Shrimp Ball - they had a pretty unique take on their shrimp ball as it's different from the typical shrimp balls. It's coated with like a red/white some sort of rice crispy which was unique and enjoyable. Overall service was ok and dishes came out promptly--but you do have to sometimes raise your hand and haul someone down for refills especially since it does get pretty busy. There are tons of tables, bar seating, and great for a small or big group.

We came for my friend's birthday. My other foodie friend from Hong Kong knows how to order fortunately for us. Everything was really good especially Shanghai 2 taste crab which was cooked with egg whites with the crab meat and then the legs are fried. Service was good. We just need to wave them down some times but usually they are proactive to change plates. They even gave us 2 free unique yummy desserts. They made the poles look flashy which gave it a modern twist. Bathrooms are clean which is a must for m

huge open dining area in a nice Asian themed shopping complex. We had a big group of 18 people on 2 tables and ordered a 10 course meal banquet. We loved the crispy tofu cubes appetizer; the walnut shrimp; Peking duck; stir fried beef cubes; stir fried pea sprouts. The service was very mechanical with little interaction with the wait staff. there was little to none personalized service, it was like a giant factory churning out dish after dish, no control of the flow of food, wait staff kept piling up the dishes, often request we empty partially cleared dishes or scrape them into smaller vessels to accommodate newcomers. Very noisy due to the crowd.

Koi Palace is one of our go to spots for traditional dim sum in the Milpitas area. We have been going here with either family or friends since back in the day. We were here once last year but before that It has been awhile when we last visited. We finally arrived for a Saturday lunch recently since we were in the area. The Chinese restaurant is located in a nice older plaza by the McCarthy Ranch in Milpitas. Parking is accessible in the large parking lot surrounding all around the plaza. The restaurant is large with plenty of tables that get filled up rather quickly during the weekend lunch rush hours. The modern Chinese decor is traditional and bright. Koi Palace is usually bustling during peak hours and has a nice family friendly vibe. Unfortunately there are no older Asian ladies pushing dim sum carts around though. We ordered jasmine tea, a glass of wine and about 7 dishes of dim sum, Har Gow, Shui Mai, Taro Puff, Juicy Pork Dumpling, Chive Shrimp Dumpling, and 2 orders of Shrimp Rice Roll. Everything is delicious and authentic as usual. My favorite is the Taro Puff and Juicy Pork Dumpling as they both were so tasty and flavorful. The service is usually accommodating and somewhat attentive. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Koi Palace. The food was good quality. Unfortunately the price point is in the higher end now for dim sum dishes. I also have a gripe that there was already an included service charge even for our table of 3. I am understanding for a service charge for 6 or more people in your party but I did not know that they implement this service charge for parties of less than 5 or 6 people now. We probably will not be back for a while once again.

Another great meal at koi palace. It was a bit busy and seemed like they were short staffed. However food was consistent and delicious. Looking forward to their move/expansion to an updated space soon.

Great food. Expect a 18% gratuity regardless the number of people. (unless you question) them about it. Enjoy!

My review is based on the banquet service. The place is cleaned and well organized. The fresh seafood display is upfront towards the entrance and front staff to escort to designated area. Banquet area is partioned with drapes to separate other guests. Food- overall it was well seasoned or very light depending on the dish. There were many more dishes that I didn't get a chance to take pictures as it was coming out quickly. Service-quick attention to detail and cleanup of tables full of dishes as each course was delivered out.

We came here for a birthday dim sum lunch for family . We ordered all our favorite food. I loved the home made won ton in high soup and abalone sauce . The cooked won ton egg noodles was served on the side with cooked oil and green scallion slices . Their deep fried shrimp rolls ( in tofu skin ) was crispy and tofu skin very light and fluffy . Delicious! The stir fry sticky rice with mushrooms, dried shrimp and sausage was everyone s favorite. It was gone in no time . We enjoyed the beef brisket stew , shrimp and chive dumplings pan fry , salt n pepper Tofu, etc . Reservation is a must for the weekends . If not , you can wait for one hour to get a table. Excellent food and great ambiance. It has a parking lot for the restaurant and a few other eateries. It is pretty full during lunch time . We usually go early like 11:00 am to get closed by parking .

Went here on a Sunday around noon for dim sum and the overall experience was very "classic weekend dim sum" in both good and challenging ways. Parking and the wait can be intense, so plan ahead. Wait and seating -Give yourself extra time to find parking and to queue for a table, especially on weekends around lunchtime. -You can get a ticket upon arrival, make a reservation in advance, or join the waitlist via the QR code/website displayed on the monitor. -We were a party of 3 and it took about 30 minutes to get seated; seating appeared strictly first come, first served, not optimized by party size. -The waiting area inside is pretty small, so when it's cold out everyone ends up crammed inside listening for their number. -A plus: numbers are clearly called in both English and Cantonese, and also flashed on the monitor, so it's hard to miss your turn. Ambiance and service -Ambiance is exactly what you'd expect from a busy weekend dim sum spot: packed, loud, and a bit chaotic. -Service is also what you'd expect: brusque but efficient. As soon as we sat down, the server just asked "what kind of tea?" with the assumption we already knew the options, and we flagged someone down later to take our food order from the menu. Food and pacing -Dishes came out quickly and at a steady pace that felt normal for a dim sum restaurant. -Overall, the food leaned noticeably salty, so it's worth drinking plenty of water or tea throughout the meal. -Last call for food seemed to be around 2 pm, and staff did walk around the dining room announcing last call and checking if tables wanted to add anything. Payment and tip -One important note: even for our small party of 3, an 18% service charge was automatically added to the bill. -Definitely double-check your receipt so you don't tip a full amount again on top of the service charge out of habit. **If this is your very first time having dim sum and you need more guidance or hand-holding, this is probably not the best place to start.**

Beautiful restaurant! Came in for Our first New Year meal which dim sum became a tradition for us on New Year's Day. Good thing we came early as it was pack soon after! Overall food dim sum was ok. They don't have my favorite dim sum dishes which most have(stuff eggplant). You order from dim sum menu and they bring it out to you. I still love the old traditional way when they would push cart filled with dim sum you can choose from. I guess good thing about this is you don't over order . Food came out nice and hot and taste is ok for me.

Solid dim sum This place is pretty jam packed on the wknd. Took us about 25 min for a table for 6. When you are seated, they ask for your tea order and bring it to you right away. The dim sum here is a la carte, which was slightly disappointing. They have all the usual dim sum fare, including our favs, shrimp dumplings and shrimp rolls, which were well done. The surprise hit were the scallop dumplings with black caviar, which had a great texture and umami. We finished things off with their fried sesame cake, which came out hot. We didn't try the XLB because we heard they were pretty lackluster here. Next time I come back, I'll probs try to make a reservation

My family had a nice lunch on Sunday. Weekends here are especially busy. We had reservations and preordered on of their various set menu. Deposit required. The service was excellent and very attentive as we were in a secluded side room away from the noisy main dining area. At first some of the family members were like, "why are we away from everybody else?" But in the end we all enjoyed that it was more quiet and intimate as we were celebrating a birthday. *Suckling Pig BBQ Combo Platter (4/5). Crispy skin on the tender meat. Delish! *Stir-Fried Scallops & Tender Beef Cubes w/ XO sauce (4/5). Overall, the dish was good. The beef was tender though not as tender as I was thinking. But that's just me. *Deep Fried Rice Crepe Rolls stuffed w/Shrimp Paste (4/5). The netting was crispy yet delicately and the shrimp paste was cooked perfectly. *Crab Meat & Bamboo Pith Soup (4/5). Reminded me of sharks fin but it wasn't. *Braised Abalone w/ Fish Maw (4/5). The Abalone was good. Personally, I enjoyed the fish Maw and mustard Greens more. *Shanghai Style Crab - 2 Taste (4/5). The first taste was the usual lightly deep-fried with salt, pepper & garlic. The second taste was crabmeat cooked with fluffy egg white topped with a liquefied egg yolk. *Hand Roasted Crispy Chicken (3.5/5). No frills. It was good but nothing special. *King Neptune Seafood Fried Rice w/Gravy (3/5). This was ok. *Catch of the Day (Sea Bass 5/5). The fish was nicely steamed and flaky with no too many tiny bones. The soy sauce/oil is what you'd expect in a good tasting steamed fish dish with the aromatics. *Black Sesame Dessert (4/5). This was a pleasant change. We all were expecting red bean but they did not have it and brought this out. *Custard Buns (3.5/5). Nice and hot just coming off the steamer. Good! Unfortunately, I didn't catch the server's name but he provided excellent service like I said. But also gave a bowl of grass jelly dessert to replace the black sesame because somebody in our party has a nut allergy. We had a great time together and celebrated some family events.

Best dimsum spot! Love going here, just gotta be down to wait a little but it's worth it! I love to get all the og dim sum stuff (shrimp rice rolls, siu mai, har gow, etc). So delicious!

Extremely good dim sum but terribly slow and rude staff. If you want good dim sum and don't care about the service or ambience then definitely go here. Just be aware that you are paying for the food only and not the experience as a whole.

I come frequently and everything unless you get here right when they open, the place is packed. They are located on the second floor. I really enjoy most of their dim sum and have also tried some of their premium dishes which were also delicious. Service here is wonderful especially compared to most other dim sum restaurants. They are fast, efficient, and don't pretend they didn't see you. The interior is nicely decorated and I've seen several special occasions held here such as weddings. This is one of my go to lunch spots.

Have a large party? Look at all further koi Palace is where you need to go. I often host large groups between 10 to 15 people and this place can easily accommodate. If your party is bigger than 13 or so there's a possibility that you can sit in the private room but you have to typically get a reservation. Anyhow , my friend group and I we come here for birthdays Lunar New Year Chinese New Year but also for our holiday parties. We're able to order a variety and large amount of food in a dim sum Style but yet family style and get plenty of variety and lots of things to eat. Some are favorites include the xlb, the lava buns, the chicken feet, among the crispy chow mein to many other dishes. The food comes hot and ready and relatively quickly as this restaurant gets very busy. If you really want to come here you better come here at least 20 minutes early for parking but also be standing at the podium if you want to see your large group.

We went to Koi Palace for my mom's birthday on a Friday night, and it wasn't too busy. Known for dimsum and other classic Chinese dishes, Koi Palace provides food that has a very familiar taste and feel if that's what you grew up with. It is on the pricier side, but we really enjoyed their Peking duck set which included a soup, Peking duck, fish maw, and two dishes for four people. We also chose to get the geoduck which was $44 per pound at the time, and it was done very well! I think it was a bit more expensive than other places, but worth a try if you want something a little nicer!

We ordered some specials which I didn't really care for, but the standard menu items were delicious! Although the restaurant was very large, we still had to wait for a table. The restaurant was very busy, so it can be a little difficult to get the attention of the wait staff, but once we did, they were very accommodating to all our requests. This place is great for small and large parties and is pretty noisy.

Mother's Day weekend was so packed. Waited an hour and had to see at the bar ambiance. Food choices are still worth the wait. Service was prompt as usual. We still enjoyed the large menu selections. Great for family gatherings.

Brought my family for the first time. Service was absolutely terrible! Ambiance weak / chaotic / over priced Will not be coming back!

Quality food, pretty quick service! Lively/busy ambience, and cool lighting (they've added digital screen wrappings on the pillars). My favorites (and they make them well here!): Chicken feet 凤脚, Shrimp rice noodle roll 虾肠， There is also wait-list + reservations available on Yelp now, I don't remember seeing those in the past.

Good dim sum spot, but the wait is always super long. The food is good, but I wouldn't wait this long often--definitely more of a special occasion place to go with family or friends. It's not your typical dim sum experience; instead of carts, you order from a sheet of paper and they bring the dishes to your table. The vibe feels very authentic to an Asian restaurant, with quick service and minimal small talk. The XO sauce is amazing, but you can find good dim sum elsewhere without the crazy wait.

3.5-4 stars 5 stars for the variety of dim sum dish options - they have quite a large selection to choose from and most items come out hot and quick 4 stars for the quality -some items were only ok taste-wise (spareribs were a bit chewy vs fall off the bone and fried dough balls did not have enough filling) 3 stars for the price - quite pricey per dish 3 stars for the typical Asian restaurant cranky service -annoyed looks whenever we asked for anything like water, condiments, napkins, hot water refill for the teapot, etc.

They do reservations and check in but has no time management skills. Granted it was New Year's Day but don't quote people 90 minutes and when you check at the 120+ minutes mark not know when you will be seated. Typical banquet Chinese style restaurant and the bathrooms were dirty. I hope this place is worth it.

We made a reservation and waited for over an hour and still were not seated. The restaurant needs to fix its system because it keeps creating upset customers. Other restaurants don't overcrowd their tables. They should clearly state that they are fully booked and not accept walk-ins when they are overbooked. It defeats the reservation purpose. What a mistake coming here; it ruined our other plans.

Heads up to customers: We dined at Koi Palace today for dim sum--food was great as always, and we come here often. While paying, we noticed the restaurant charged sales tax (9.35%) on both the food and the 18% service charge. I pointed this out to the cashier--not over a few dollars, but to flag a system issue. She referred me to the manager, and they offered a cash refund. I declined the refund and simply asked that they fix the issue. Sharing this so others can pay attention when reviewing their bill.

Back from Dubai and I'm craving dim sum. Yelp has Koi Palace as 3 stars however I choose to give them 4 due to great service and my party enjoyed all the food. I've been to the Daly City location but it's been years and since I was in the South Bay, why not? I'm pretty much good in ordering by looking at pictures then reading the description lol so yeah let's order it all! My favorite was the scallop dumplings and har gow which did not disappoint. This location is super clean and gets packed quick on a Sunday. Quick service and good food, what more can you ask for?

Our son and his fiancee picked this venue for their wedding banquet and they rented out the whole space which was lovely and intimate for about 200 guests. It's a good place to have your wedding banquet and I hadn't had some of these dishes they ordered for the banquet in ages, like shark fin's soup, roast suckling pig with crispy skin, lobster fruit salad (very unusual but tasty), sea cucumber with vegetable and abalone. The food was good and service was attentive. Although the ceiling isn't very high, the lion dance group we hired adjusted and did a great job. We enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere!

Koi Palace gives off upscale fancy hotel restaurant vibes with its new updated interior and uniforms on the waiters. But it still encapsulates the bustling hectic family owned dim sum restaurant vibes. Food is nothing amazing but good dim sum. No longer does the carts and everything is ordered off a menu. Expect long waits especially at peak lunch time.

Bustling on a Sunday afternoon. Good reservation management. Seated after a short wait food came quickly after ordering. We ordered many dishes and food came in promptly and almost as we needed it each course. Every dish was hot and fresh and very tasty. We were able to eat our full. Lots of diners in a beautiful dining room. We were excited anticipating each dish as it came out.

The BEST value banquet hall for large parties in the Bay Area. I hosted a wedding banquet here for 100 people and the price, flexibility, and food were all top notch. Shoutout to Joe Xu for being the best restaurant manager!! We got Menu B which was $60 per person for 10 courses including pork, beef, duck, abalone, and custard buns. All the food came out hot and fresh for 10 tables and there was SO much food that everyone had leftovers. Joe was super responsive and accommodating to all our requests like chilling alcohol ahead of time and last minute headcount changes. No corkage fee was a big plus for us because we could get all our beverages at Costco. I highly recommend Koi Palace for all your banquet needs!

Really good services. I would recommend doing reservations before coming so you can get a better table but lucky we got a table when we came. Forgot to take pictures of the food but definitely get the suckling pig. Really like the crab and fish maw soup and the clams were fresh. Got complimentary custard dumplings at the end of the meal was so good.

I used to frequent this place years ago when it used to be ABC/ Mayflower and I still come to this place every time I dare to deal with the wait or the parking. :) Stopped by here for a family dinner and was sure to make reservations beforehand to make it easier. Place is beautifully decorated and the service is fast and friendly. I love the variety of dishes they have and that they are always well seasoned compared to most places that are always too salty. One of my favorite dishes is the beef steak with mushroom saute. It comes with a very nice rich black bean sauce and the perfect textured, mushrooms and green beans. Though the menu is quite extensive, there's probably something for everyone on here but do know it is a little pricier but the quality is top notch. Would recommend for banquets or a special gathering.

We go here for dimsum once a week. The dimsum here is high quality and I've tried many items their lunch and dinner dishes are all good. The place is clean and service is great. It's always our favorite place to gather for birthdays & holidays.

Have been here numerous times for dim sum and dinner, and just realized that I have never written a review. The restaurant is spacious and nicely decorated. Service is average, typically for a Cantonese restaurant. They have a large selection of dim sum and food is very good in general. The BBQ meats are also excellent. Came here with a few friends for dim sum recently and was able to try a variety of items. Shrimp dumplings were very tasty, the skin was not too thick. Their rice rolls had a very nice texture. And my favorite was the Hand Roast Suckling Pig with really crunchy skin. Their dim sum quality and selection is probably the best in the Bay Area.

Greasy food. Inaccurate description on the Special Menu. Kitchen does not appear to be bustling despite dining room is full: which only means premade dishes in stead of fresh woking. Ten years ago it wasn't like that d sad I I know what I am talking about.

Tried Koi Palace (Milpitas) a few times and even their boujee location in Cupertino. Both are really good but if you don't care too much about the fancy items then this location is still very much satisfying. This location can get really packed so the safest bet is getting there right when they open. They have online reservations through Yelp but the morning of might not be available and only during the evening. If you plan eating early then it's best to go when they open. The line starts to form even before they open. Shrimp Rice Rolls - good texture and taste. Har Gow - I would say the same regarding taste and texture. dough is nice and chewy. Sampan Style Crispy Har Gow - deep friend har gow? How interesting and good! Had these the very first visit and would order again. Shui Mai - good. always a must order. Pork Dumplings in Chili Sauce - I didn't care too much for these here. Peking Style Steam Chive Pork Dumpling - one of my favorites on the menu! I could order a few rounds of just this. Rainbow Sampler Shanghai Dumplings - these are a must order every single time. I thought regular XLB were it (they still can be!) but to try different flavors for each soup dumpling is fun and delicious. It comes with 6 different flavors and ALL very good but my absolute favorite is their squid ink black truffle. Con - the carrot they place under the dumpling. I understand why (so the soup dumplings do not stick to the spoon) but it does have a carrot after taste. The spoon gives it a nice aesthetic and convenient for the soup inside but it's extremely hot to pick up. The dumpling itself could be cooled down enough to eat but the spoon is still so hot. This is such a great place to get your dim sum fix because they have so many options. Including some unique items can't find anywhere else. Aside from dim sum they have a large selection of specialty items/dishes and some are not even on the menu. Tons to choose from! Love this spot!

Solid classic dim sum place; what you envision going out with your family to meet your parents' friends and not make eye contact with their kids. Some brief notes: 流沙包 and the har gow are okay, as is the abalone hor fun. The noodles themselves are fine but the abalone is small. That said, the gai lan is stir-fried well to keep a its beautiful greenery. 鳳爪--soft, chewy, meat comes off easily. 咖啡排骨--very good. crispy. Good coffee flavor, and I would come back for this. I just wish that the sauce might be poured over the top after plating; this ensures that it's distributed better. 空心菜 executed well. Pity about the grey broth, but I prioritize flavor over appearance, and I've always like the hollow stem texture. 山竹牛肉球--good texture. Bouncy. Always a dim sum favorite. The 腸粉 in general have good rice texture; it's has a bit of a bite and isn't soggy. I like the default (youtiao keeps crispiness and adds contrast). Pork 粥 forgettable, but does the job. Sometimes, that's all that's needed.

Delicious fares, good decor, attentive services. Yes, it is a dim sum place. For that, it is loud and busty. This place has also shown a bit age in worn carpet and bathroom facilities. If we overlook those, it remains the top choice for lunch dim sum for me. Decor is elegant, catering more to Chinese. The tea was served in two stages: a steeping pot and nice porcelain tea pot sitting on top of a warming tea candle base. That's really nice. (The tea itself was ordinary.) The Durian puffs were excellent (for those into Durian). They were a whole piece of Durian wrapped in a thin crispy pastry dough. Warmed to perfection! That's what earned this place the 5th star! Then the Gui Fei Clam Sauce Vermicelli" 貴妃蚌煎米粉 was simply superb. The vermicelli was fried crispy and the filling was flavorful, rich, and tender. Oh, that's the 2nd reason for the 5th star. The rest of the dim sum dishes were good, but less extraordinary. The creative Sesame Egg Tart were not that impressive as the sesame aroma was weak and overpowered by eggs. Also they were not bad, I wouldn't venture into that.

Overall (5/5): Koi Palace is a top-tier spot for dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, offering an elevated dining experience with great food quality. While the prices may be slightly higher than your average dim sum place, the space is well kept/designed and the food is great. Ambiance (5/5): The restaurant looks pretty ritzy with traditional Chinese elements. The seating arrangement is spacious and perfect for large family gatherings or just a night out for 2. Service (5/5): The staff is attentive and efficient, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable dining experience even during peak hours. They're quick to refill tea, take orders, and deliver dishes. I've yet to have any issues with service, however if you go during the morning while it's very very busy just expect the need to flag someone down. Food (5/5): BBQ Pork (5/5): The char siu is caramelized, with a sweet and savory glaze that's both rich and balanced. The meat is tender and juicy, with a healthy amount of fat. A bit salty though so I'd pair it with some rice or something. Fried Rice (5/5): Their fried rice is a comforting classic done right. Cook on the grain is consistent. The mix-ins--whether shrimp, BBQ pork, or vegetables--are always fresh and well-portioned, making it a good dish to share. Xiao Long Bao (3/5): The dumpling could use some improvement with broth portions and I prefer a stronger black vinegar. Flavor wise they are just fine but not typically how I enjoy my XLB. Shumai (5/5): The Shumai here are plump and nicely portioned. They're also great, and love that they offer very spicy mustard to enjoy it with. Har Gow (4/5): Koi Palace's Har Gow is pretty standard and not anything amazing, but a dimsum must have. They do the classic well so no complaints.

My husband and I came over for lunch on weekend. We got a numbered ticket and there were 6 tables before us. The wait was 20 minutes which was not too bad. We grabbed the menu and decided on the food before getting seated. Waiter greeted us by asking what tea we would like to drink. It's $2 to $3 per person depending on whether you would like regular or premium qulity tea. I later saw the menu that even for hot water it's $1.5 per person. We got our tea immediately served and first dish on the table within 10/15 minutes after ordering which was pretty fast. We both found the dishes good and some even amazing. I ranked my most favourite to my least below. Crab Roe Sea Bass Dumplings (5/5)- as a seafood lover, I had a hard time making up my mind on Whole Maine Lobster Steamed Dumplings & Fried Claws, Crab Roe Sea Bass Dumplings and seafood options in the noodle and rice section. I finally decided to do the Crab Roe so my husband and I could enjoy a variety of other options as well. There were three dumplings and each came with a finger tip size sea bass. It's filled with umami flavor and tasted very refreshing. I loved it. Roasted Duck Burrito (5/5) - essentially roasted duck with cucumber and green onions prepacked in crispy pancake served with sweet sauce. It's the most hassle free dish if you would like eat peking duck but do not want to do even the minimal work :P. Two long burritos each cut in 3 peaces and it was fresh and tastey. Pan Fried Waterchestnut Cake (4/5) - it was hot when served and the pan fried side was crisp. I recommend eating it after some time. I had chilled waterchestnut cake before and thought it was better than hot. Rainbow sampler Shanghai Dumplings (3.5/5) - this dish took a long time 30 to 40 minutes to come to the table. At that time, we were already very full. each colored dumpling was made of different ingredients. I felt the original flavored one was the best. I would order just the original flavored one for my next visit. Salted & Pepper Squid (3.5/5) - my expectation for seafood is high. Although this dish's freshness and texture were pretty good. I stil would like it to be more flavorful. Probably would hit a 4 if I was not that picky. String Beans with Pork, Garlic, and Shrimp Spice (3/5) - serviced hot but string beans were bit soggy. I expected it to be crisp outside. My husband liked it very much with the taste of shrimp spice. 18% tips already included in the bill. Given the servers were attentive to our needs and the service was fast, I thougtht it worth the price. I would like to come back again for their other dishes especially the seafood ones. Correction on Yelp. there's no outdoor seating. We enjoyed the indoor dining area which had a modern vibe. They also host weddings, too.

It's rare that I eat and not take photos. I was hungry which explains the latter. I used to rave about this restaurant prior to my Yelp days. I don't know what happened but I'm not impressed with their Peking duck and Roast pork royale. Service was adequate on a Saturday late lunch (~2pm). Our party of 6 was seated immediately and they even asked us if we wanted a larger table. This used to be the fancy Chinese restaurant that you proudly take your out of town guests. For this area, it's between Koi, Mayflower or H&L Peninsula. Here's my quick breakdown. My apologies for no photos this time. + Service is lightning fast on this day. They even gave us 2 pots of tea, and my water refilled timely. Their kitchen closes at 3pm but we didn't feel rushed. (5 stars) + Ambiance is not as fancy as H&L but spacious tables and seating arrangements make it a good place to chat with out of town guests. (4 stars) + Dim sum here is on the pricey side but the picture menu is helpful and everything dim sum related is great except... (3.5 stars) - Shanghai dumplings' skin were too thick and barely any soup and meat because of it. (2.5 stars) - Peking duck this time was disappointing lacking flavor around the skin and a little fatty instead of the usual crisp. (2 stars) - Pork royale is their version of roast pork that you see hanging at Chinese bbq places. Here it is on the leaner side which I normally don't mind but it also lacked flavor and the pork meat had an off-sour taste. I didn't get sick so maybe it's just their way of preparing it. (2 stars) - Vegetable dish the wifey ordered had this watery/creamy soup around it and some fancy bean that I did not enjoy. (1 star) I may just come back solely for their dim sum. I also wonder if we ordered wrongly. I've had nice meals here before so it could be just a bad day.

I have been here since I was a kid, and every single time, even though the wait is long, I would say this restaurant is worth it because of the good quality food!

Koi Palace is one of my favorite South Bay dim sum spots. They get really busy on the weekends so be get there early. They are a bit pricey, so you're gonna spend about $45ish per person. And I believe the gratuity was included. About 2-3 items per person should do it. I recommend getting porridge and fried shrimp balls.

Food is just average. Service is slow, not attentive, and kind of rude, but they charge 18% service fee automatically add to the bill. I dont recommend this place. Will not come back

Koi Palace is a large Chinese restaurant known for its wide dim sum selection. I have visited the restaurant about thrice in the last two years and it has been an okay experience overall. PARKING Although there's a private lot, there are not enough parking spaces in the plaza to accommodate all the businesses. If you're lucky and patient, you might find one during the weekend. ATMOSPHERE The restaurant tends to be moderately noisy due to its size and popularity, especially during the weekends when it's busy. SERVICE I appreciate the prompt and attentive service at Koi Palace. The staff really hustles, especially during peak times. DIM SUM While Koi Palace offers a good variety of dim sum, I've found the quality to be inconsistent. Some dishes are enjoyable, but others are not up to par. Compared to other places in the Bay Area, the dim sum here is mediocre at best.