

Bustling dim sum institution with a koi pond & rows of fish tanks that add to the atmosphere.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 365 Gellert Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015
Phone: (650) 992-9000
Website: https://koipalace.com/menu
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This Koi Palace has been around a long time, at least since the late 90’s, and they have plenty of awards and publications to show for it. In terms of atmosphere, it feels more old school than the new/modern type of dimsum restuarants.
But ultimately, what matters most is the quality of the food- and it was good. The friend duck, the noodles and lobster, the dimsum and seafood was excellent. Usually a restaurants quality shines the most for dinner- but the lunch was surprisingly good and filling.
We went during a weekday lunch so it wasn’t as busy- but I’d imagine this place would be quite busy on the weekend, so plan ahead. Enjoy!
There is a big parking lot, but it still felt chaotic and hard to maneuver. There were also a lot of smokers outside, which was not pleasant while waiting. I got lucky and found a spot right away, but it looked tough for others.
Overall, an average experience. I have had better dim sum elsewhere.
Also got the beef chow fun which had the proper wok hey.
The restaurant does not take reservations, so we arrived early to get a number and waited for a table. I noticed that smaller groups were seated much faster than larger groups.
After tasting the food, I completely understood why this place is always so busy.
There is a large parking lot, but it gets very crowded on weekends, so be prepared.
The baked cod was very good! This recent one was a tad overcooked. Thankfully because the cod had a high fat content, it was more forgiving, otherwise it would be totally dry inside. The marinade worked well, so was the dipping sauce.
The lobster noodles were spot on! The lobster was cooked perfectly, so were the noodles. The sauce for the noodles was not too much, the noodles were perfectly soft.
The beef cubes were excellent! The beef were cut a tad too big. The sauce worked, and was aromatic and semi sweet. The mushrooms and other veggies worked great to give the dish its vibrant color.
Found a shrimp with the intestine still intact. Some inconsistencies here and there. I have been here many times.
Dim sum is one of their claims to fame, but I found the wrappings too soft and they fell apart when picking up a dumpling with chopsticks. Perhaps they added too much water to the four mix. Picky.
The savory dishes were sweet, and the sweet items were too sweet.
The recessed lighting and darker atmosphere adds a little sophistication, compared to the bright white LED lighting you find in most Chinese restaurants. The central dining area has nice lighting and higher ceilings. The area off to the side has lower ceilings and makes the noise level very high. Everyone has to yell to be heard.
Many tables ordered their more expensive seafood items such as Lobster noodles, steamed crab, crab noodles, abalone noodles. Maybe that’s the ticket.
Service was good. Our waiter was quite friendly and accommodating. We weren’t bothered by the rude and pushy guys in the dark suits with the earpiece.
Koi Palace is a good place to go to if you want to splurge and or impress your family or friends with an expensive Chinese lunch or dinner. Just go on a weekday…if you want to be heard or even hear yourself talk.