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Chinese meals with a twist & a take-out option offered in a relaxed eatery in a shopping center.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 48 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 769-8888
Website: http://paletteteagarden.com/
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Reviews
Khang Kayla Vuong
My sister and I ventured out to this all-day dim sum restaurant in San Mateo and we couldn’t be happier! We had a wonderful experience here and highly recommend!
Palette is conveniently located in the San Mateo shopping mall on the Pinstripe side. There’s a free parking lot right there which is only a few minutes of walking to the restaurant.
On the outside looking in, Palette looks modest. But one step inside will take you all the way to Beijing/China. The reception area is immaculately decorated with cultural artifacts. Staff will promptly greet you in a friendly demeanor and lead you to your table. Highly recommend you book before you come as this place is very popular and fills up fast even on weekdays!
There are huge screens on the main dining area which show case famous ancient Chinese brush paintings. You’ll fall in love with the ambience here and forget that you’re in San Mateo. You’ll momentarily be taken to fancy restaurants in Beijing or China ☺️
We were so impressed with the tea selection here. We each ordered a pot of tea. I forgot the name but one of the teas tasted just like milk tea without any milk in it!
Our server Victoria was attentive and helpful. She realized we ordered a lot of food so she came over and offered to move us to a bigger table. She also realized we ordered duplicate items (one dish was already contained in another dish) so she let us know she canceled the other dish for us. Later when we needed to pack all our leftovers to go, the staff was super helpful and packed everything nicely and nearly for us, which appreciated!
Food came out in reasonable amount of time and order. I love the way they present their food here. Just like the name of their restaurant, all the dishes and utensil tie to the theme of painting and let your dining table be a palette for your eyes and your taste buds!
My sis and I enjoyed all the food that we ordered and yes we ordered a lot. The Peking Duck, Hakka salted chicken and Dungeness crab stood out the most to us, though all other dishes are tasty as well.
Overall, food wise, I’ll give them 8/10. But ambience and food presentation wise, they definitely get a 10/10 from us. And don’t miss out the teas when you’re there 🙂
… morePalette is conveniently located in the San Mateo shopping mall on the Pinstripe side. There’s a free parking lot right there which is only a few minutes of walking to the restaurant.
On the outside looking in, Palette looks modest. But one step inside will take you all the way to Beijing/China. The reception area is immaculately decorated with cultural artifacts. Staff will promptly greet you in a friendly demeanor and lead you to your table. Highly recommend you book before you come as this place is very popular and fills up fast even on weekdays!
There are huge screens on the main dining area which show case famous ancient Chinese brush paintings. You’ll fall in love with the ambience here and forget that you’re in San Mateo. You’ll momentarily be taken to fancy restaurants in Beijing or China ☺️
We were so impressed with the tea selection here. We each ordered a pot of tea. I forgot the name but one of the teas tasted just like milk tea without any milk in it!
Our server Victoria was attentive and helpful. She realized we ordered a lot of food so she came over and offered to move us to a bigger table. She also realized we ordered duplicate items (one dish was already contained in another dish) so she let us know she canceled the other dish for us. Later when we needed to pack all our leftovers to go, the staff was super helpful and packed everything nicely and nearly for us, which appreciated!
Food came out in reasonable amount of time and order. I love the way they present their food here. Just like the name of their restaurant, all the dishes and utensil tie to the theme of painting and let your dining table be a palette for your eyes and your taste buds!
My sis and I enjoyed all the food that we ordered and yes we ordered a lot. The Peking Duck, Hakka salted chicken and Dungeness crab stood out the most to us, though all other dishes are tasty as well.
Overall, food wise, I’ll give them 8/10. But ambience and food presentation wise, they definitely get a 10/10 from us. And don’t miss out the teas when you’re there 🙂
Kevin To
We got reservations the day before and were quick to get seated.
The plates were unique because it had a section to put 4 different sauces. The sauces were a gimmick. Soy sauce was the best followed by the hot mustard. The green and white sauces didn’t seem to go with anything. The best sauce was the slightly sweet soy sauce that came with the sichuan seafood dumplings. We used that sauce to flavor the other dishes.
The Peking duck was flavorful, but the skin was slightly too chewy. There also wasn’t enough veges for the wrap.
The best dishes were the crispy unagi rice crepe and crab butter dumpling. Both had a unique taste and texture.
As for the other dishes, they were mainly average or a bit above average. I’d skip the palette XLB sampler (skin too thick), ha gow collection (slightly bland), wagyu fried rice (slightly bland), yuzu walnut prawn puffs (too hard).
I would go back and try dishes that other dim sum restaurants don’t have, like the crispy rice crepes
… moreThe plates were unique because it had a section to put 4 different sauces. The sauces were a gimmick. Soy sauce was the best followed by the hot mustard. The green and white sauces didn’t seem to go with anything. The best sauce was the slightly sweet soy sauce that came with the sichuan seafood dumplings. We used that sauce to flavor the other dishes.
The Peking duck was flavorful, but the skin was slightly too chewy. There also wasn’t enough veges for the wrap.
The best dishes were the crispy unagi rice crepe and crab butter dumpling. Both had a unique taste and texture.
As for the other dishes, they were mainly average or a bit above average. I’d skip the palette XLB sampler (skin too thick), ha gow collection (slightly bland), wagyu fried rice (slightly bland), yuzu walnut prawn puffs (too hard).
I would go back and try dishes that other dim sum restaurants don’t have, like the crispy rice crepes
wilson C
I was Browsing around Apple Store, my stomach led me to Palette Tea Garden & Dim Sum Restaurant!
I heard their Famous Hong Kong Beef Chow Fun are Bay Area Famous!
Friendly & Smiling Hostess Sat me by Bar Area, Bond ( Kool Bartender) offered me a
Pinot Noir Red Wine, Simple small Menu With Dim Sum ( good all day) Chef’s Specialties With categories of Peking Duck ,
Wagyu Beef ( Excellent Beef) ,Fish, Chicken,
Crab , Maine Loster , Soup, Fried Rice & Noodles, Special Tea ( Jasmine Jade, my favorite) Wine, Beer, & Specialties Cocktails.
I Ordered Stir-Fried Sliced Grass Carp (Sliced Fish– I rated 5 Stars ) Garlic Pea Tendrils, Stir-Fried
Yu Choy ,White Rice!
Food , Tea, Wine Dinning in Warm Asian Highend Cozy Vibed High Ceilings Restaurant!
Money Well Spend! Stomach Satisfied!
Couple Hours Sat down Meal From Busy Traffic Commute! Great place for Sport TV Gathering !
… moreI heard their Famous Hong Kong Beef Chow Fun are Bay Area Famous!
Friendly & Smiling Hostess Sat me by Bar Area, Bond ( Kool Bartender) offered me a
Pinot Noir Red Wine, Simple small Menu With Dim Sum ( good all day) Chef’s Specialties With categories of Peking Duck ,
Wagyu Beef ( Excellent Beef) ,Fish, Chicken,
Crab , Maine Loster , Soup, Fried Rice & Noodles, Special Tea ( Jasmine Jade, my favorite) Wine, Beer, & Specialties Cocktails.
I Ordered Stir-Fried Sliced Grass Carp (Sliced Fish– I rated 5 Stars ) Garlic Pea Tendrils, Stir-Fried
Yu Choy ,White Rice!
Food , Tea, Wine Dinning in Warm Asian Highend Cozy Vibed High Ceilings Restaurant!
Money Well Spend! Stomach Satisfied!
Couple Hours Sat down Meal From Busy Traffic Commute! Great place for Sport TV Gathering !
Tim
Second time here after liking it a lot my first time and this time was just as good. Can’t go wrong with Koi Palace or any of their sister restaurants. Made a reservation the day of on a Sunday night. We ordered the palette soup dumplings $15, siu mai sampler $24, half Peking duck $38, and xo sauce and wagyu fried rice $25. Every dish was fantastic. High quality ingredients. Excellent flavors, not excessively salty. Definitely not cheap, but I think it’s fair for the quality and portions. We even had leftovers. Very nice high end looking interior, spacious with high ceilings. Service was decent. Lots of free parking. Would go back again
… moreNeal
Great dim sum, def a premium price but it’s worth it for the service and variety. Decor is fun, and make sure to get a tea to wash everything down with!
Highly recommend the lobster hargow and dumplings, can skip the cauliflower.
… moreHighly recommend the lobster hargow and dumplings, can skip the cauliflower.
Kevin Paterson
Man, I wish I remembered to take pictures of the food, but I was too eager to dig in. Food was absolutely delicious. Though it was my first time eating at a dim sum, the family style plates allowed me to taste everything. We enjoyed our food and the hospitality that the staff offered. Great atmosphere and service. They accommodated our nit allergy restrictions which was greatly appreciated.
Order
Chicken & Bacon Fried Rice – great flavor
Iberico Cha Siu – tender and cooked perfectly
Chicken Soup XLB – tasty dumplings
Wagyu Beef Chow Fun – ordered twice!
… moreOrder
Chicken & Bacon Fried Rice – great flavor
Iberico Cha Siu – tender and cooked perfectly
Chicken Soup XLB – tasty dumplings
Wagyu Beef Chow Fun – ordered twice!
K2papa
I was genuinely impressed with this place. I ended up coming here a number of times for both lunch and dinner during my trip to USA back in May. There was never a wait time for the times I went, which was a huge plus.
The quality across their menu is remarkable – I tried a variety of dishes and not a single one disappointed. Standouts were the Boston Lobster with fried sticky rice and the excellent Peking duck. The Manila clams were big and juicy, and the seafood tofu and xiaolongbao were great. The only reason I did not rate it as a full 5 stars is that it’s a bit expensive. Would definitely visit again for special occasions !
… moreThe quality across their menu is remarkable – I tried a variety of dishes and not a single one disappointed. Standouts were the Boston Lobster with fried sticky rice and the excellent Peking duck. The Manila clams were big and juicy, and the seafood tofu and xiaolongbao were great. The only reason I did not rate it as a full 5 stars is that it’s a bit expensive. Would definitely visit again for special occasions !
Lana MM
Really great place for Dim Sum. Beautiful atmosphere l, delicious Dim Sum and service was so amazing!! Gluten Free friendly too. Highly recommend making reservations.
… moreKwok Ly
Dinner here is so good. Crab sticky rice so good. The Peking duck is the best in the bay area but the wagyu beef chow fun need some work taste really plain and the beef is way to over cook.
… mored tang
Came for dinner with friends and did not disappoint. I actually thought the price point was super reasonable given it’s a nicer Chinese restaurant that you can bring your in laws to without looking cheap . I mean chipotle bowls are running me $20 a pop nowadays so I was pleasantly surprised by the bill. Had a ton of dishes that I failed to take pictures of cause girl eats before her camera does ♀️. Standouts to me were the duck, Iberico pork and egg yolk crab. I struggle with liking egg yolk crab cause I always find it waay too rich, heavy and egg yolky- but the one here was perfect. Shoutout to the bartender cause the mixed drinks were delishhh. Lychee martinis and the oolong tea one were top tier.
OH, and I almost forgot. It’s silly but I really like that they put their teapot over a candle so it stays nice and hot. I hate lukewarm tea so that alone has captured my heart.
… moreOH, and I almost forgot. It’s silly but I really like that they put their teapot over a candle so it stays nice and hot. I hate lukewarm tea so that alone has captured my heart.