jenny
Pretty good dim sum selection. It is a bit on the pricey side. Would recommend the snow mountain char siu bao. Super soft and has a crumbly crust. Always come out fresh and it’s way better than Tim Ho Wan. Other favorites are the look fun wrapped spring roll and the fried tofu that has fish cake on top. It’s always busy on the weekend during lunch so you’ll always have to wait to get a seat.
… moreSang “JohnLee” Moon
Today I got to try the U.S. Wagyu Black Pepper Short Rib and it was very tasty. Also the Dim Sum orders were very tasty. Moreover, the service was very helpful and friendly.
… moreMikal Lee Tuyen
First time dining at this restaurant. Highly recommended. Foods are amazingly good and authentic. Service are fast and efficient. Atmosphere are very nice and classic.
… moreAlpha
Mayhem in red dresses and gold tops.
This place was packed for lunch. There were people and servers everywhere. In true Chinese restaurant fashion the food did not all come out at the same time. As Chinese chefs tend to cook the easiest dishes first. This place is no exception.
The food was fare, not great. It did not taste like it was full of MSG, which it good. It’s like they were trying to let the flavors speak for themselves but under spiced everything along the way.
This place is known for seafood. I had three chicken dishes… If a place specializes in one thing they tend to let everything else fall by the way side. This might be the case here. I might go again but the jury is still out on that one. It’s always hard to find good Chinese food. So finding acceptable Chinese food is a victory in some sense.
They do have jellyfish and chickens feet on the menu so there are some specialty items that you are hard to find other places.
Are you up to the chickens feet & jellyfish challenge?
If so this might be your place.
… moreChee Ryu
Dim sum was terrific! Really delicious dishes, these were 5/5: shrimp spring roll (very crispy/crunchy wrap and tasty shrimp on the inside), deep fried mochi balls (crunchy sesame coated covering sweet black bean paste), pan fried chicken potstickers (large size gyoza with crispy fried wrapper and tender chicken inside), bbq pork look fun roll (tasty lightly chewy covering with tender bbq pork filling), snow mountain char siu bun (lightly sweet and very crumbly coating over sweet tender char siu – filling reminds me of char hung sut manapua ). Other dishes were pretty good 4/5: shrimp and chive dumplings (tasty pieces of shrimp – lots of chives – a little “watery”), beef chow fun (small pieces of beef and chow fun a little dry). 3/5 char siu fried rice (fried rice is usually on the dry side, but this rice was really dry and bland – I had to add some shoyu ). Overall very good dim sum, prices for the dim sum dishes are very reasonable, other dishes like the fried rice and chow fun were pricey compared to quality (taste factor), dim sum is highly recommended! They get crowded, but the 15-20 minute wait is worth it. Restaurant itself gets crowded, but the service is pretty quick.
… moremichael greifenstein
Visited solo for dinner based on the reviews and the appearance of an upscale Chinese Restaurant that reminded me of similar ones in and around NYC. The atmosphere is great, albeit a little loud, but the place was full. The service was very good as well. The waiter I had was polite and attentive; he was waiting tables and tending the bar. Where this experience lacked was the food. I ordered the Kung Pao chicken and was very disappointed. It lacked flavor or spice, despite warning it was spicy on the menu. My dish also had very little chicken; it was loaded with mushrooms, maybe a way to save on protein costs. Strangely, it also had some random pieces of ginger in the dish which completely threw off the entire taste of the dish. I would not recommend or get this dish again, and will likely skip returning when visiting the area again.
… moreJP
If you are looking for a place where you feel like an honored guest the moment you walk through the door, this is it. While the food is solid, the outstanding service is what truly sets this restaurant apart.
From the host to the waitstaff, everyone we encountered was incredibly kind and attentive. It’s rare to find a spot where the staff is this genuinely welcoming without being overbearing.
… moreChamsy
Authentic Chinese. A given. Surprised to discover a good milk tea here. Just doing this review ‘cos of my new discovery as a milk tea addict lol. Food was great! Can be loud during peak hours.
… moreDanny Dang
Food came out quickly. Authentic dim sum. Convenient location inside Ala Moana mall. Staff are attentive and courteous.
… moreP J
Pretty decent Chinese place, but don’t order the crispy noodles with chicken that they have as recommended menu. Barely has any chicken. Otherwise it tasted decent. Fast efficient service.
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