Hong Kong Palace — Restaurant in Millbrae

Overview: Chinese Food...family style.

Meal/Time: Dinner Sat 5/11 @ 1806 Party size: 9 Seated: 1806 Ordered: 1810 First ordered item arrived: 1815

Decor/Atmosphere:  2 floors of dining.  Looks like the banquet rooms are upstairs.

Parking: there is a small lot next to the restaurant, but if you continue down El Camino there is a dedicated larger parking lot right across the street at the corner.  It is marked for Hong Kong Palace Parking only.

Family style dining...meaning large tables available.

Service/ Front of the House: greeted and seated immediately.

Service/Serving Staff: helpful in describing and making suggestions. They came around and replaced dirty plates.

Food: we ordered Family style.

Crab & Fish maw soup $22.00 - very flavorful, but add some black pepper.

Steamed Chicken $32.00 - served cold with minced ginger and oil.

Peking Duck $48 for a whole duck- crispy skin.    Meat is tender.  I just which the skin was a bit more crispy. The buns that were served were really tiny.

Honey Walnut shrimp $22- really big shrimp.  Lightly battered.  Not overly sauced.

Salt and Pepper Lobster $66.00-  ok... flavor is very light.  Steamed then lightly floured and flash deep fried.  Lobster is chopped  up so you can pick what you want.

Oyster and Tofu clay pot $24.00- the oysters are dried oysters and not fresh.  The Tofu is really soft. Unless you are used to dried oyster the flavor can be a bit intense.

Steamed fish $55.00 - moist.   Not much flavor . They dress the fish at the table

Sautéed pea  shoots with garlic $22.00 - yummy but some pieces are on the mature side so it can be a bit tough

HK Style Peking ribs $20.00 - more like sliced pork chops.  Not boneless pieces.  Flavor is really light.

Beef short ribs with tofu $29.99- tender braised beef with steamed broccoli. The Tofu is creamy.  Very flavorful.   The sauce is light and a bit peppery.  This is the winner for tonight

Complimentary dessert- red bean soup with kelp.  Sweet and a bit fishy tasting.  Not my cup of tea.

Value: $375.15 (Tip included $67.53) total $442.68.  $49.19 per person including tip and tax.  Lots of food, not bad for banquet level food.

Restroom: Men's Room has 2 urinals and 1 toilet with 1 sink.  The automatic hand dryer was broken at the time of my visit.

The bathroom is very roomy and very clean as Chinese Restaurant Bathrooms go.

Will I come back?: sure why not......

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Hong Kong Palace is an absolute gem in the world of dim sum dining! From the moment you step through the doors, you are transported to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, where flavors dance on your palate like a symphony. The ambiance is elegant yet inviting, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey.

Let's talk about the food – it's nothing short of extraordinary. Each dim sum dish is crafted with precision and care, bursting with authentic flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the delicate shrimp dumplings to the heavenly barbecue pork buns, every bite is a testament to the chef's mastery of Cantonese cuisine.

But it's not just about the food; the service at Hong Kong Palace is impeccable. The staff exudes warmth and professionalism, making you feel like a VIP from the moment you walk in. Whether you're a dim sum connoisseur or trying it for the first time, they go above and beyond to ensure your dining experience is nothing short of perfection.

And let's not forget about the ambiance – the restaurant's chic decor and soothing atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal. Whether you're catching up with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving some top-notch dim sum, Hong Kong Palace is the place to be.

In summary, if you're looking for an authentic dim sum experience that excites the senses and leaves you craving more, look no further than Hong Kong Palace. It's a five-star dining destination that truly deserves all the praise and accolades it receives. Don't walk, run to experience the magic of Hong Kong Palace...

We were hankering for some dim sum and we had not been to Tai Wu in Millbrae. But when we got there, it was now operated as a new restaurant named Hong Kong Palace. We thought we’d give it a try. We ordered traditional dim sum favorites: the Shiu Mai was all right. The barbecue pork was flavorful, moist, and tender the tofu skin wrap lacked some flavor although the tofu skin they used was good quality. The braised tripe with a little amount of tendon was good, tender, tasty. The Peking duck (they did not have just standard dim sum roast duck was bland and had no flavor (did they forget to marinate it before they cooked it). It was also extremely fatty. Ugh! I miss Mr. Fongs roast duck that is served at Tai Wu - lean, crispy skin, flavorful, tender meat. Not so with this new restaurant. They had a pan fried noodle with seafood. It was uber dry. Not much sauce there and had not much flavor or taste either. The pork in crispy rice mochi was good except maybe the mochi coating was a tad thick and made the pork inside it less tasty. We had the coconut red bean cake for dessert. That one was good.

I hope this is all because they’re new to the place and need time to adjust. I’d be willing to give them another chance but I think I’ll wait until a few months have passed. Maybe their cooks need to get their act together and get used to their new...