Gloria J.
Yelp
One of our new favorite "full dine-in experience" chinese restaurants in Reno. A little bit on the pricier side, but the quality and the ambiance is top tier. Palais de Jade is a long-standing establishment with over 30 years serving the Reno area.
The restaurant staff were prompt and courteous with bright smiles on their face upon our entry. Upon being seated we noticed right away that many of their clientele were addressed and known by name - which went to show us the regulars that enjoy the restaurant.
All seating that was visible in the restaurant consisted of comfortable padded booths. I sat comfortably but the tables are permanently attached to the flooring so anyone that is above average height or weight may not be as comfortable. My husband is over 6ft and would have liked the ability to move the table a little further for comfort, but that was not an option. The table setting was lovely, with plenty of plating and utinsels for the servings to come.
As a party of two, we went with the Cantonese Dinner that is served with your choice of soups or salad, appetizers, your choice of rice and two entrees. We enjoyed the hot & sour and egg flower soup and the appetizers. You are served two of each which is perfect to share for two. The appetizers were delicious. My favorite were the crab rangoons, wrapped chicken and fried prawns. Our choice for entrees included the steamed white rice, Kung Pao Beef and Lemon Chicken. We appreciated the timing of the servings from beginning to end as it was prompt and attentive.
The steamed white rice was served first in a medium sized covered container. Perfect for keeping your rice warm and steamed. The Kung Pao Beef was next. The beef was tender and cut in smaller portions. We love a good spicy Kung Pao, but despite the "spicy" sign on the menu we would say that it was more on the mild side for those spicy lovers out there. It was served with celery, dried red peppers and peanuts. Overall good. Additionally we opted for the fried Lemon Chicken. The chicken came out fried on a bed of crispy white noodles. The lemon sauce was served on the side which had a good flavor. I felt that the fried chicken could have used a little bit of salt prior to adding the lemon sauce, so I went on to add myself. Lemon sauce was good without being overly sweet or syrupy.
Overall we enjoyed our experience at Palais de Jade and the pride and hospitality that dining staff provided. We would definitely return to try some new dishes.