Gourmet Palace China Bistro — Restaurant in Simi Valley

I had high hopes for this restaurant, but my experience was quite disappointing. While the waitress was friendly, she seemed overwhelmed and lacked essential skills, which made the service suffer. There were no napkins or forks on the table, and it was clear she was trying to manage everything on her own during the busy lunch hour on Monday.

My dining companion and I both ordered the lunch special, which had a reasonable price tag. However, the food quality was lacking. Our steamed entrees were nothing to rave about; the only highlight was the rice. Sadly, the vegetables and proteins were overcooked and mushy, and both soups we ordered tasted bland and oily. This was far from a gourmet experience. I genuinely believe that the restaurant needs to reevaluate its offerings. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend...

I had the pleasure of being helped by Shawn and let me tell you — he is the definition of outstanding service. From the moment we walked in, Shawn was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He made amazing recommendations (don’t skip the dumplings or the sizzling beef!) and treated us like VIPs the entire evening.

What really stood out was his genuine kindness and attention to detail — refilling drinks before we even had to ask, checking in at the perfect moments, and making sure everything was just right. You can tell he takes pride in his work and cares about every guest’s experience.

If you’re lucky enough to be served by Shawn, you’re in for a treat. He’s a true gem and a big reason I’ll be coming back again and again....

We started with a thai ice tea and New York style egg rolls, the egg roll are crispy, stuffed with cabbage and BBQ pork, so delicious. We then ordered the orange chicken "crispy". So good! The sauce has a kick and is so tasty. Then tried the honey walnut shrimp, again so delicious. 5 out 5! We can't wait to return and try...