Palo Alto’s first and only Open-kitchen Chinese restaurant. Opened since 2013, features a modern decor, wood furnitures and a clear view into the kitchen. We are famous for our authentic Dim Sum dishes, and we have the best Beef Noodle Soup and Wonton Noodle Soup in Palo Alto. We also serve with a variety of tradition Hong Kong and Chinese dishes. Our skilled chefs are very flexible and attentive toward your special needs. Our outdoor patio-seating is a great place to relax and enjoy some traditional HK/Chinese snacks.
Sleek eatery in modern day wooden tea house style serving classic dim sum & other Chinese dishes. Based on 608 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
209 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 322-1888
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
D F
I was with a party of 8 and I let everyone know I was going to do a review and I wanted to hear their feedback. The best dish everyone loved was the salt and pepper calamari…crisp and fresh tasting. We had three orders of the calamari and possibly could have ordered one more order. The least favorite every one agreed was both the fried rice dishes : BBQ Pork & Shrimp Fried Rice and Sticky Jasmine Beef Fried Rice which were a little “dried” . I also did not care but that is my preference that it had too much fried eggs in the rice. Filet Mignon Cubes with Maggi Sauce was good and the broccoli that came with it looked exactly like the picture. Pork & Shrimp Shui Mai were interesting looking and surprisingly both proteins compliment each other for a delightful taste. The chicken, shrimp, scallop pot stickers and won ton soup were all good. I was disappointed with how one of servers had completely ignored and brushed my request for seating but the others were great.
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ayush kalani
My friend and I got 3 dishes-XLB dumplings, bbq pork dumplings, and HK noodles with beef. XLB dumplings were good, bbq pork dumplings were decent. The dumpling crust was just too thick and masked the flavor of the meat. HK noodle was decent. Nothing too special about the dishes that stood out. The restaurant was mostly empty when we went.
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Kshitija Kulkarni
Tried some of the vegetarian options at Steam. The food is quite bland. The soups are good. Vibe of this place is great.
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Kurt Olney
Take out was awful. Chicken pot stickers okay. Spicy beef was cold. Pork buns were ? Little flavor. Calamari was gummy, I had to refry it when I got home. Rice was the best part of the meal.
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raksha raj
A classic hole in the wall eatery. We ordered the Szechuan prawn and chicken. Good lunch spot . They are pretty quick in their service. The dim sum wasn’t that great. The rest of the orders were tasty but a little greasy
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Jay Stanley
The patio is nice, and the dim sum is pretty good. A little pricey for the portions, but overall a worthy visit if you’re in Palo Alto.
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elizabeth white
I’d never eaten dim sum before so I was excited to try it. The wait staff was quick to invite me to sit anywhere. Because I was a single, I chose to sit at the bar vs take up a whole table. Alas, it felt a little lonely looking at the wall around the kitchen. Still, it was my choice.
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Manuel Puentes Espinoza
My favorite Dimsum place so far. Staff service could have been a bit better/faster. But the manager of the place was very pleasant and always on the lookout. Each of the dishes here cost between $7.50 and $12. Everything was super tasty, but the highlights for me were definitely the shangai pork dumplings and the custard buns.
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Ning Tian
The food is great. All dishes we ordered are fantastic. Like the shanghai pork dumpling, the chicken wings, egg tofu with mushroom, and Wonton Noodle. I feel they are much better than Din Tai Fung in Westfield. It could have been a perfect dining experience, and I am even thinking to recommend this place to some friends later.
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Robert Lin
We had a pretty good dim sum lunch here. Food was delicious. A bit pricey but within reason for being in downtown Palo Alto. There is a nice outside seating area but a word of caution: The street traffic can get loud! A least one unruly motorcycle and a lot of car honking as well. The weather is nice but your ears may experience auditory assault! Still, it was a pleasant afternoon lunch. If you’re in the area and looking for dim sum, check this place out!
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