Little Palace

So glad Little Palace is open for lunch on the weekends! My husband was craving one of his favorite Ha Long Bay dishes, birds nest with BBQ pork. I love the lollipop wings, and I'll get those for a meal sometimes! Every dish we have had has been good, and the egg rolls and crab Rangoon are very satisfying too!

The food is incredible, but the staffing and wait times may be frustrating. We went around 6:40 for dinner on a Saturday, and it was packed. The wait staff were working hard, but struggled to attend to all of the tables—it took about 20 minutes to finally get our entree orders in. It took another 25 minutes for food to come out, although I’ve been told that this is considered relatively quick by Little Palace standards. On top of this, we never received one of our side dishes, and my request for no cilantro was not heeded 🥲 Despite this, the food itself was delicious. The pad Thai is made well, and the Panang curry was phenomenal. The spicy wontons are delicious—the sauce was so savory that we requested an additional side of rice to pour the excess over. If you aren’t stressed for time, I’d highly recommend stopping by.

We came at 8:30 pm and were rushed the whole time. We were told that we had to order right away as soon as we walked in, the door without any welcome at all. Food was pretty much tossed to the table. Quality of the chicken was horrible. My Pud See u was so salty I didn’t eat it. My daughter asked for fried rice and they brought out steamed rice. The food was mediocre at best and some of it was horrible. Never coming back.

We ordered the pad thai, panang curry, pepper steak, drunken noodles. We were impressed by every dish. The flavors were fresh, authentic, and the portions were exactly what we hoped for. We're excited to come back!

The food is DELICIOUS. Definitely worth the money. The reason I leave a star off was for the slow service. I worked 20 years in the restaurant industry so I’m aware and understanding of the lack of servers these days but there seemed to also be a lack of attentiveness to our table. We got there around 4. We were the first ones there but still took awhile to get waters and order. They also sat another couple directly next to us even though we were the only couple in there. It was a little strange and the couple kind of laughed because they saw it to be odd as well. But the food was great and we will sit at the bar next time to eat our new favorites. Definitely recommend the beef skewers, the chicken lollipops, passion fruit punch mocktail, charred spicy baby corn and the blistered green beans! We will be back!

Loved all the dishes we ordered. We had the crispy broccoli side, sesame eggplant and bird's nest noodles with tofu. I love that most menu items here have a veggie or vegan option which is amazing! Everything was made fresh and came out pretty quickly. Love the dog friendly patio too!

Attentive friendly service while accommodating our requests without issue. All dishes we ordered were well prepared, we enjoyed every single one of them. Garlic bokchoi is a perfect appetizer. The spicy option is definitely spicy. 🌶️ Try at your own risk.

My favorite Chinese food in Madison! Everything I've tried on the menu has been phenomenal. The tiki cocktails are so much fun, I want to try them all. Ask for the chili oil, it is delicious!

Such a well decorated interior and a lot more seating room than I was expecting. meal spread includes tom yum soup, singapore noodles, pad kra pow tofu, charred baby corn, and l chicken lollipop. loved the tofu and soup, chicken lollipop was perfectly crunchy but not spicy, more of a sweet teriyaki type flavor. would go try some other menu items for sure! pro tip - the chilli oil is TRULY so spicy beware if eating it

I wanted to like this so much more, Pablo insisted we go here as we like Laotian food. It was shambolic due to being grossly understaffed. the hostess was also the bartender and table cleaner. There seemed to be about 3 people serving tables in a full restaurant on a Saturday night. They were all stressed and we were kind to them cheering them on but it all took too long. The food was no better than average, salt and pepper squid a little limp and bland instead of crispy and dry. Nem Kao Tod was crispy and dry but needed lime to give it more flavor. Papaya salad was OK but too wet. All in all I know they can do better, there were enough chefs backstage but Front of House were suffering. Price point is OK.

This was a cute Asian tiki spot near the Majestic Theatre in Madison, which makes it perfect for a pre-concert meal or drink. The menu is absolutely huge, so our server steered us in the right direction in terms of drink recommendations. The Hot Passion cocktail is a must get! It comes with an aflame sugarcube as a garnish to an absolutely delicious passionfruit tequila cocktail. In terms of food, the prad kra prow saute was just OK if you ask me, but I've also never ordered the same dish elsewhere, so I don't have anything to compare it to. Fun ambiance, and the restaurant accommodated our reservation for 14 people on a Sunday, which was much appreciated!

Dined in on a Monday evening and it was surprisingly busy! We saw a lot of folks coming in just to pick up their take out orders. Our service was friendly and attentive, and the space inside is designed beautifully. The portion sizes were generous and the flavor was fantastic. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Wasn't able to be seated till 10 mins after scheduled reservation time, but everything was nice and clean. The server seemed rushed as well, they were a little short with us. The Crab Rangoon were probably the best I've had around Madison. We got the Crispy noodles and the sauce and noodles are really good but the onions were still raw, idk if they are meant to be. The Second thing we got was drunken noodles and it was very delicious as well. The next item we had was the pad see ew. The Sauce was delicious and tofu was really crispy, highly recommend. The last dish we had the pleasure of eating was the yellow curry with chicken. The flavor was great and the potatoes and chicken were tasty. We did not have enough rice to eat all of the curry but they sent us with additional rice with our leftovers. The Thai iced tea was amazing and we had to order seconds!

Visited on a Monday around 7:30pm, the restaurant was fairly busy but was able to grab a table fairly quickly. Food: Tom Kha Noodle Soup - I ordered a medium level of spice and felt it was pretty good, rich creamy coconut red curry broth with a nice tangy undertones, generous portion of noodles and tofu within the noodle soup, liked that it came with pho topping of bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno and lime Service was good, the restaurant was pretty busy but the staff was still attentive, water glass and carafe was brought right when I sat down. Food took a few minutes to prepare but not too long of a wait. Overall I enjoyed Little Palace, the restaurant has an expensive menu so it would be great to come with a group to try more. The tom Kha noodle soup was pretty tasty, a bit of a richer heartier soup, curious to try the pho on the menu to see how it stacks up.

Love this place! The red lanterns inside are so festive & bright decor was very pleasing. Service was great & food was amazing! Shrimp and as perfectly cooked & the sauce was nice and spicy. Soup was very good & the Chicken Kung Poa was delicious!

Stopped by for dinner and ordered the crispy rice noodles and sesame tofu. The crispy rice noodles were so good and different. I've had crispy egg noodles before but this was a good twist. Love the interior and service was excellent.

We went with our college age daughter and her friends. Had a great experience! We love Ha Long Bay which is under renovations - so they recommended Little Palace. The pan fried dumplings were some of the best U've had. The lo mein has thin noodles- amazing! Definitely would go back again

AMAZING!!!! Highly recommend the chow mein and Thai tea as it is incredible. My fiance and I always go here and get take out, then go eat at James Madison park for sunset. It is a ton of food so you get what you pay for. The place is so cute and well decorated and everybody is so so sweet. I once forgot our drink orders, and they reached out to us to let us know that and refunded us. We love eating at a local place like this!!!

Have been here a few times now and have had always had mixed experiences. Both times service was just not good. So slow, and food took absolutely forever. The food itself is decent, but not worth the wait for food and bad service. We had the wings, birds nest, and general tsos. The birds nest is very lightly flavored, and a bit bland. The general tsos is very heavy on the batter and overtly sour.

Everything was good no complaints. Must order dumplings! Great vibes and flavors. Il be back for sure

My wife and I stopped in on a Friday night with an hour wait, which is understandable for Madison. However, we ended up waiting an extra 40 min to be seated, and our wait was not even acknowledged by the staff when we were seated. The service felt very rushed and dismissive of our needs throughout the night. The food had very little flavor and was cold when it came out. The ambiance of the restaurant was visually pleasing, but it was extremely crowded with people who were waiting to be seated and the entire staff were extremely rushed and it felt very unpleasant. The only redeeming part of the night was the bartender, Mariana, who was helpful to make sure we got our table asap and took the time to have a conversation with us despite the busy nature of the night.

Very good food. Clean, attractive dining room. Rude and slow service at the reception desk. Friendly but slow service from the wait staff.

Tried this place for the first time for their pop up event. Place is cute. Service was friendly but slow. Food was ok. Portions were a little smaller. Lychee martini was delicious and refreshing.

Service was slow and had a couple things missing. Rice was very bland and the chicken was very salty.

Little Palace did not disappoint! All of our food was awesome and the service was great. I LOVE crab rangoons...and these just took the top spot in Madison. My fried rice was delicious and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. They do accept reservations via phone, which was awesome. Highly recommend parking in one of the ramps around the square and walking over to avoid circling around looking for street parking. I can't wait to go back!

The food is not very spicy but tasted good. Drinks were tasty!! I need to go back to try more dishes

Wonderful atmosphere and food menu - make a point to visit this gem. Don't Uber eats or DoorDash this place!

Little Palace is quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in Madison! Not only is the food delicious but the service is friendly and the atmosphere is so elegant and beautiful. There are many wonderful vegan options. Impossible Potstickers and Veggie Spring Rolls are great appetizers. The Mongolian Tofu and LoMein have big portions and flavor to match. I was delighted to find out they did cauliflower wings for their Monday night wing special, and it's a fantastic deal. This year they also hosted a Lunar New Year celebration with a special menu and lion dance that was so fun, I hope they bring it back next year!

We popped in after a nearby appointment. Great atmosphere - clean and tidy with chill techno music at low volume (a big pet peeve of mine is restaurants that play loud rock or pop music while I dine). Host was polite and expedient. Our server (and the bartender) seemed a bit inexperienced. Food was amazing though. I ordered the Mongolian tofu dish which had bold flavor but wasn't oily or greasy. I also tried the curry fries which came in a HUGE portion and were delicious! Host was genuine and kind when we checked out. We will be back!

First off..this ceiling!?! Love all the hanging lanterns and interior of this place, it makes for really cool photos. Also a huge plus..they also have a ton of fun tiki themed drinks (and NA cocktails too!!$ to choose from! My top favorite eats of the night: Mongolian beef fries - to..die..for. GET THEM General Taos Chicken- so superb! dessert donut holes were

Update: I am absolutely obsessed with this restaurant and it is now one of my all time Madison food favorites. The impossible potstickers are still a must but I also love their orange tofu and Mongolian tofu entrees. Somehow they get the tofu so crispy and amazing. To top it all off their desserts are also amazing, particularly the ice-cream sandwich with blue moon ice-cream. Cannot sing my praises of this restaurant enough, phenomenal food and lovely atmosphere.

This is still one our favorite places to go for a date night with delicious Chinese cuisine & fun cocktails! Little Palace has a fun laid back ambience inside located very close to the WI capitol in downtown Madison. Little Palace has great Chinese food with generous portion sizes at decent prices with options such as lomein, sesame chicken, chow mein. I constantly crave their yummy crab rangoons appetizer and fried rice with beef, chicken, & shrimp.

I've dined in and gotten take out from Little Palace several times. The atmosphere is fun, and outdoor seating is an option. The service is fast and friendly. The food is fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend!

Was part of a foodie meet up and soooo glad I was able to attend. Little Palace is amazing! See below for my comments! : painkiller - in a super fun coconut cup. A lot of rum! If I hadn't had to drive home, I would've been perfect! : egg drop - honestly the best egg drop soup I've ever had. Super flavorful. : impossible potstickers - this sauce for this was . You would never know it was meatless! : Singapore noodles - also very flavorful!!! Perfect veggie to nood ratio. : General Tso's chicken - AMAZING SAUCE. 10/10

As a flight attendant, I love trying different kinds of different foods all over! And as I was craving Asian food, I stumbled on this spot as it was walking distance from my hotel. It didn't have hundreds of reviews, but that didn't stop me. Food looked good. And boy was I right. I walked in and the staff was extremely friendly. The host said I could sit at the bar! I had a blended green cocktail that they had at the bar in that machine because the girl next to me recommend it. I had the MOST delicious hot and sour soup and a side of garlic bok choy as my appetizer. Then for entree, I had kung pao chicken with fried rice. I forgot my server's name but he was amazing. Beyond friendly, super attentive, and all my food came out perfectly. The one thing I can't stress enough besides how good the food tasted, was the price. Coming from DC, this was a breath of fresh air. just look at the appetizer prices and entree prices. You can't beat it. I will most definitely be returning. The girl next to me says she comes so much JUST for the charred spicy baby corn. Thanks for a great time.

Delicious dinner with mooshu pork and salt and pepper shrimp. Both were fresh and flavorful. Started with a Szechuan Espresso martini and a milk punch tea in a festive glass!

My husband and I visited Little Palace over the weekend after seeing some great reviews coming in on Yelp. We had high expectations and were not disappointed! We walked in and immediately noticed the dim lighting and red paper lanterns all hanging from the ceiling. It was a super cool vibe! We also noticed everyone had fun tiki drinks with them at their tables. We were greeted by a super friendly host and seated right away. We liked the bar area so we ended up sitting there. We started off order the Scorpion Bowl which was one of their shareable drinks. It was pretty worth it for the price! It was $15 dollars. We also ordered a Pain Killer to share which was asp delicious. I highly recommend both...plus they use the good shaved ice (iykyk). We then ordered, two appetizers - crab rangoon and potstickers. Both were delicious!! The were both super flavorful and crispy. The sauces they came with were the perfect pairing as well. For dinner, I got the vegetable Lo Mein and my husband got sesame chicken. We shared the dishes and loved them both. Everything was super tasty! We were so impressed and are already looking forward to visiting again. :)

Great vibes, attentive staff. I will probably go for the appetizers mostly. The Impossible dumplings were fun. Definitely feels like an old school Americanized Chinese experience-as advertised.

The food is delicious and prepared in a way that evokes feelings of nostalgia. This is the Chinese food that brings so much comfort. The service is very good, and the environment is also lovely. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did -- and next time I am in Madison, I will be back.

You have to check out this place. The tiki style drinks are fantastic. I went to a soft opening and tried several of their appetizers and dishes. Green Beans are a must have. Plenty of seating at the bard but also many tables. Currently, you order at the front, pay and they will bring you your dishes. Drinks are ordered and paid for at the bar. Staff are super attentive and the vibe was great. They have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options which are great too! Such a great place to grab a bite and some drinks after work.

Really wanted to love this place. Popped in on a Wednesday for dinner. Service was good enough, but the food was mediocre at-best and completely devoid of flavor. Hoping that they improve.

I LOVED Little Palace for dinner tonight. Wish I had taken more food pictures. I was inspired to visit from an article in the Cap Times. The idea of an old-fashioned, American Chinese restaurant was appealing - we don't have that style in Madison. My lychee lemonade was so fresh and tasty, and my friend thoroughly enjoyed her cream pop (both non-alcoholic among several other choices). We split the crispy green beans - so tasty, just the right amount of crunch and fry. We split the orange chicken and the General Tso's cauliflower entrees. We both were able to get to-go containers despite being very full. Big portions of tasty food. And fantastic service! I will be back and will recommend this place far and wide.

Excellent experience for opening weekend! We enjoyed a number of cocktails, apps, and entrees. The crab rangoons are perfectly balanced and crispy! Try them with some of their hot mustard or hot chili oil, a great recommendation by our server! We also loved the pot stickers. Entrees are served family style which is wonderful for sharing. The flavors are on point! I definitely recommend coming by!! Good luck to Little Palace during your opening weekend, we can't wait to come back!

Didn't expect wing night when I arrived on Monday. Landed in Singapore flavored wings that look super dry, but blew my mind! Sweet, savory, tangy with a lovely turmeric-curry dusting. Careful, this will stain your fingers. Cucumber salad was dynamite crunchy, plentiful and a lovely semisweet soy dressing. Happy I got the garlic bok choy....will skip the cashew chicken next time. Not enough flavor here. Yummy wings and a CHEAP eat!

The staff here is super friendly but the food was not good at all. This was one of my few really unfortunate meals I have had in a while. It's really unfortunate because I really want to like it but just didn't like any of the food that I got :(

Everything about little palace was fantastic. Highlight was the Crab Rangoon. Our entrees were well prepared, service was timely and friendly, bathrooms were clean. Can't find any fault. Definitely will return.

Little Palace, big flavor! For appetizers, we ordered Impossible Potstickers, which were one of the best vegan potstickers I've ever had! They were fried and delicious with a slight crunch! My group ordered moo shu pork, general tso's chicken, and sesame tofu! The food came out quickly, and the service was pretty good! My order, the moo shu pork, was okay. I ordered it spicy which was hotter than I expected. It was fairly sparse on the pork. The decor was really fun! I loved the hanging laterns, bright red colors, and low lights!

Nice spot in madison. Great if you're looking to scratch the itch of sit done, east Asian restaurant vibes without feeling like you have to bounce on out. The food itself was decent, not the most eclectic menu and the flavors were good but nothing to go crazy about (still hit the spot though!) Their drinks however are deeeelicous! Whether you're their for food or drinks, I doubt you'll be disappointed, but I do suggest going with a group.

Loved the atmosphere! I could definitely see the Chinese American style in the decor, food, and drinks. We tried a bunch of entries and kind of did a family style, unfortunately I didn't take any pictures of my food or drinks. We were having fun trying all different plates. The lollipops were soooo good, they were perfectly crispy and juicy and I'd course the sauce was amazing. Loved pork lo mein, blistered green beans, honey walnut shrimp, crab ragoons, moo shu, salt and pepper stake and I'm sure there was more but I think I was in a deep food coma/heaven. I'm from Chicagoland area and will definitely be coming back to try more!!!

Best Chinese food in Madison hands down. Have never had such high quality Chinese food here for such a great price! Portions are great for sharing and very affordable, the restaurant is super unique inside and has a beautiful outdoor patio space with cute lights. Went on a Wednesday night and got their date night special deal where you get an appetizer, two mains and a scorpion drink all for $45. We got the crab Rangoon, sweet and sour chicken, and Mongolian beef, and I honestly couldn't choose a favorite they were all so yummy! Our waitress was super nice even though we ended up losing track of time and staying a bit past close!!

It's hard to find a decent Chinese place in Madison. Little Palace did not disappoint. Between the ambiance, food and the great cocktail menu we will certainly be back. My wife had the Sesame Chicken and the egg roles and was very pleased with appearance and flavor. I had the egg drop soup to start which was just okay "too much going on with it" and for my main course I had the Mongolian beef on top a bed of fried crispy rice noodles was flavorful and delightful and would definitely have again. For cocktails we shared the Volcano Bowl which was very good and on fire when comes out. However at $35 I don't think it was worth it. The bowl it came in was not very deep and was mostly ice and cocktail garnish.

I was so excited to try this restaurant... in hindsight I should've turned around when I saw the restaurant was virtually empty on a beautiful Thursday evening when other surrounding restaurants were packed. I'd come to quickly regret not turning around and leaving. I had read in some reviews that the lychee martini was tasty so I gave it a whirl... I took two sips and couldn't finish it. I'm wondering if the people who like this martini primarily consume cotton candy for all 3 meals day in and day out. It was SO sweet that had I consumed the entire drink I would've had gut rot for weeks. Onto to dinner... ordered grab ragoons and pot stickers. The grab ragoons were nothing special and could be ordered for half the price at any decent Chinese takeout restaurant. Same for the pot stickers. For our entrees... two classics, General Tao's Chicken & Kung Pao Chicken. After reading reviews which suggested the food lacks spice we requested our dishes have some increased heat. Not only was the Kung Pao not spicy at all, it was bland, with only a few peanuts tossed in. Budget cuts I presume? The General Tao's chicken was spicy with the initial bite, but was covered in so much of the thick sweet glaze the sugar bomb I avoided in not drinking the martini unfortunately exploded in my stomach during dinner. The food/chef is simply not good. We asked for our food to be wrapped up but after thinking about it left the to go bag on the table. I wouldn't feed this to my cat who is basically a four legged garbage disposal. Best part of the my meal... the gold silverware and fortune cookie. I'd be shocked if this place stays in business. Try Ahan in the Willy Street area.

We have been craving some good American Chinese food. We saw scorpion bowls on the menu and we were sold! The delicious- my lychee martini was just right. The crab rangoons had a whipped filling that made them lighter while still being perfectly crunchy. The lo mein was the best I have ever had. There weren't the typical lo mein noodles (thinner and loooooong) with veggies that still held onto some crunch. The flaming beef skewer was a crowd favorite for my 4 year old. The meh- Hubby said the painkiller and mai tai were a bit more fruity and less boozy than he was hoping for. The Peking shrimp was like a thickened chicken soup consistency with shrimp and vegetables. It just wasn't that great. The fried rice was flavorless brown mush. No vegetables and did not seem fried at all. We will be back and plan to try some other dishes and a scorpion bowl on a nonwork day.

I was excited when I first heard of the concept behind LP-old school chinese and tiki drinks so I was thrilled when it finally opened. We dined opening week so this review takes into the considerations for the bumps and hiccups that come when a restaurant first opens. Aesthetically, LP fell flat. I was expecting more warmth and over the top decor to greet me when I walked in. None of the kitsch other than red paper laterns on the ceiling. They had a great opportunity to really drive that 1950's ornate and sumptuous feel. Tables and chairs with their metals legs looked more like they belonged in a brew pub. It just wasn't welcoming. Our server was kind but slow-missing a few opportunities to refill our tiki drinks. The drinks are definitely fun and typical of a tiki bar. I enjoyed the pain killer-a boozy concoction that definitely helped take the pain away. Food wise, I would say our choices were solid but nothing outstanding. Probably the standout were actually an appetizer-their cucumber salad. Combined with their homemade chile sauce it was a perfect bite. My daughter's sesame chicken was well sauced but inconsistently breaded. My Mongolian beef lacked the char and umami that I was expecting. It also didn't help that the dining room was extremely cold-quickly chilling our food that already probably spent time in the kitchen waiting to be brought out. I like the concept and will be back after some wrinkles are ironed out. I feel they have a stellar idea and think they are missing out on the opportunity to really nail it.

We had a party of 5, which included 3 kids, ages between 2-10. Got there at 5:40pm. The table next to us sat down maybe 15-20 minutes after us. They got their food first and we noticed they ordered 3 of the same dishes, which were papaya salad, curry and pho. By 6:54pm, we received 2 rounds of drinks, and 3 appetizers, no entrees yet. The table next to us are almost done eating at this point. My 10 year old started complaining why they got their food first and said he's so hungry and let's go somewhere else. The owner made a comment "you know it takes time to cook when it gets busy, right" and that food should be out in 10 more minutes. Yes we know it takes time but why did the table next to us get their food first and they are almost done eating. She responded that maybe our server put in the order late. Even take out orders do not take an hour and a half! We paid for what we were served and left. Ordered Happy Wok instead. Happy Wok is always consistent and fast. Also, we asked for the papaya salad to be extra spicy, and mentioned 11 peppers spicy. It came with no spice at all. The server asked if we wanted chili oil "because that is what they use in papaya." Chili oil does not belong in papaya salad. It should be fresh Thai peppers.

This place is bomb! They have all of my American Chinese favorites but just a touch more contemporary and refined. Love that they have delicious vegetarian and vegan options (yes impossible potstickers) and NA mocktails (yum guava kombucha cooler) as well. Love what they've done with the space- closing off that large kitchen area makes the dining room feel so much cozier. Overall, cute and cool atmosphere, friendly service and great food!

This is a vibe! We ordered take out and there were abundant vegetarian options (most entrees on the menu had a tofu version)! And impossible brand meat substitute "pork" dumplings! We were so happy. As children of the 80s this took us right back to our favorite Chinese restaurants from our childhoods. The ambiance was great. Service was lovely and quick. 10/10 will definitely be back.