Good thing we had a reservation at dinner open time, seated right away and place filled up quickly. We had 3 adults, 1 child, 1 toddler... place doesn't have kid friendly menu, sharing the fried rice and XLB was the best option. Had to order wagyu beef noodle for the kids too but noodle wasnt that great. High chairs available. They forgot to put in 2 of the many items that I marked, and by the time I realized, the other adults were full so I didn't get to try those 2 recommended items (lobster ha gaw and crab crepe)... (deducted a star for this). Fancy dim sum that tasted great but some items are overpriced example, the truffle duck fried rice tastes great (not too salty, nice chew) but bare...
Good thing we had a reservation at dinner open time, seated right away and place filled up quickly. We had 3 adults, 1 child, 1 toddler... place doesn't have kid friendly menu, sharing the fried rice and XLB was the best option. Had to order wagyu beef noodle for the kids too but noodle wasnt that great. High chairs available. They forgot to put in 2 of the many items that I marked, and by the time I realized, the other adults were full so I didn't get to try those 2 recommended items (lobster ha gaw and crab crepe)... (deducted a star for this). Fancy dim sum that tasted great but some items are overpriced example, the truffle duck fried rice tastes great (not too salty, nice chew) but bare...
In short: If you choose to dine at Palette Tea Garden, your taste buds will be delighted with every bite! For those craving authentic Chinese cuisine, this is an excellent spot to satisfy that hunger. The service is outstanding—definitely deserving of 5 stars—and they even have a robot assistant. The surf clams are a must-try and absolutely delicious. Overall, if you live in San Mateo, you already have many great dining options, and Palette Tea Garden is a fantastic addition, especially when you’re in the mood for genuine Chinese flavors.
In A Nutshell: -If you decide to come have a meal at Palette Tea Garden, your palette will thank you every time you take a bite! -Seriously, if you are looking for authentic Chinese food, this is a great place to satisfy that hunger. -The service istop-notch 5 stars they even have a robot helping out. -The surf clams were delicious, make sure you order that. Overall, ifyou live in San Mateo you already have a ton of great restaurants, Palette Tea Garden is another great option especially if youare in the mood for authentic Chinese food.
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In A Nutshell:-If you decide to come have a meal at Palette Tea Garden, your palette will thank you every time you take a bite!-Seriously, if you are looking for authentic Chinese food, this is a great place to satisfy that hunger.-The service is top-notch 5 stars they even have a robot helping out.-The surf clams were delicious, make sure you order that.Overall, if you live in San Mateo you already have a ton of great restaurants, Palette Tea Garden is another great option especially if you are in the mood for authentic Chinese food.
The Cantonese dim sum at this restaurant is truly exceptional—well-prepared and incredibly authentic. Although some reviews might argue that certain dishes lack authenticity due to rice crusts or toppings, I believe these enhancements do not diminish the genuine essence of the cuisine. I will certainly be returning to this restaurant in the future.
The dining experience was wonderful, and the service was outstanding. We arrived early and were seated without delay. While there was an option to sit on the terrace, we opted to dine indoors and were delighted by the lovely atmosphere. The food and drinks were served quickly and were truly delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant!
The place is so pretty! The food is delicious and the employees are so friendly! Everything came out fast. We ordered a lot of food but it was all worth city to try and take home. Next time we come we will not come and order 17 dishes for 2 people but oureyes are bigger than our stomachs. We will definitely come back here.
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Perfect place to get dim sum. Its perfectly packaged and quite tasty. My kiddo love love loves the pork soup dumpling. The rain is prawn rice crepe and pork siu Mai are two of my favs but I have many
The food is delicious! Though the portions are small, it is definitely worth it.
Black Garlic Stir-Fry Palette Florets Huǒ Suàn Chǎo Sān Sè Cài Huā
Black Truffle Crispy Duck Fried Rice Hēi Sōng Lù Yā Ròu Chǎo Fàn
Stir Fry Lobster In Sticky Rice Xiāng Chǎo Lóng Xiā Nuò Mǐ Fàn
Ginger Scallion Crab Lo Mein Xiè Ròu Jiāng Cōng Lāo Lā Miàn
Shrimp, Corn, Cheese Chive Dumplings (3) Sù Mǐ Jiǔ Cài Guǒ
Steamed Pork Ribs Chinese Bacon Xiāng Yù Tóu Zhēng Pái Gǔ
Crispy Typhoon Shrimp Dumpling (5) Bì Fēng Táng Xiā Jiǎo
Sweet Corn Cauliflower Fried Rice Yù Mǐ Cài Huā Chǎo Fàn
Palette Soup Dumplings Cǎi Lóng Xiǎo Lóng Bāo (Xlb) (5)
Salted Egg Yolk Dungeness Crab Xiāng Cǎo Jīn Shā Dà Xiè
