The food is great but it’s really expensive. Would be 5 stars if it was a bit cheaper. for example, the sweet and sour dish was $40 and wasn’t a huge serving. another reason why it’s 4 stars is because someone in my party is deathly allergic to pine nuts and they don’t list their allergens. chinese dishes aren’t usually cooked with pine nuts so it would have been nice to know they were in the dish.

Great Chinese food! They do really good spicy food, but their other dishes are really good. This time we got the cumin lamb and it was delicious! Would recommend if you’re looking for a Chinese restaraunt in Palo Alto. Service is good. They were attentive in taking our orders and making sure we got everything we needed. I don’t think we waited too long to order, get our food, or get the check. The inside is pretty. They have many Chinese decorations so it feels very nostalgic of a classic Chinese restaurant. As for seating they have indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating have the heater stands. Parking: There are many parking garages in Palo Alto so it’s not too hard for us to find parking

Outstanding dim sum (all we ordered) in an elegant setting, with highly attentive service. Tai Pan pays attention to the quality of their ingredients, and the dim sum is freshly made to order, not mass produced. This combination makes for an excellent dining experience. The baked BBQ pork buns are a standout - probably the best I've had: well flavored (not overly sweet), lean meat in a fresh baked, delicate bun. The XLB is also exceptional - thin skin that packs a bundle of flavor (especially the ginger) in a generous serving. The stir-fried beef he fen (rice noodles) has just the right amount of flavor (good restraint on salt), with quality beef that's tender. Couldn't ask for better. The chang fen (glutinous rice flour wrap) is made with the kind of glutinous rice flour that delivers an authentic mouth feel (soft). We loved the 2 gao dishes we had, both with seafood & greens. The shrimp & chives gao was fabulous, perfectly flavored, and a (large) mouthful. The only 2 dishes I wouldn't repeat are the pan fried stuffed tofu (tofu is too bland, and the wheat flour coating is a bit too tough - they should try rice flour), and the sesame balls (they're OK - not extraordinary). This place delivered on the promise of an elevated ambience with truly attentive service. We never needed to ask for more hot water in the teapot, and had fresh napkins handed up just in time. The tea (Jasmin w chrysanthemum flowers) was really good quality. All the details were seen to with care. Despite the premium pricing, we would return and would highly recommend this restaurant.

Amazingly attentive service every time we visited! Nice decoration and really made us feel dining in an upscale Chinese restaurant. Food: fresh ingredients with appropriate seasoning made delicious dishes! One word to describe: yummy!!! Great place for banquet and casual dining.

Solid place to get Chinese food that’s a little cheaper than Taste down the street. They’re also a good place to get dim sum in Palo Alto (although in my opinion the dim sum prices are still pricey, but that’s Palo Alto for you). This time we got the cumin lamb and sautéed broccoli with some white rice. The cumin lamb was very good. It was a bit salty, but this dish usually is. The service was a little slow this time. The cumin lamb was served before the rice so we had to wait a little to get our rice to eat with the dish. But I’ve gone before and haven’t had that problem with the service before so it could just be that time. The inside’s really new and clean. It feels modern and warm. Also the bathroom’s surprisingly large and nice. It definitely feels like an expensive restaurant bathroom. Parking: There are many parking garages in Palo Alto so it’s not too hard for us to find parking

Good food, a bit pricey. Try the crispy shrimp balls, they’re really good and so is the sauce. The main dishes are priced more competitively than the small dishes; if you eat mostly dim sum the price quickly adds up. 18% gratuity is added to all orders. Kitchen closes at 8:30 PM but the place stays open until 9. There is dog friendly outdoor seating.

I’ve been to this store two to three times, and each time, the staff has been incredibly kind, providing attentive service. My child was very noisy, and the staff thoughtfully offered me some milk to help, which was really heartwarming! Their mini hot pots are also delicious—light in flavor and very comforting for stomach. I especially love their chicken broth hot pot; the meat absorbs the flavors so well when cooked in it!

Tasty Hotpot offers an incredible dining experience for hotpot lovers! The broth selection is rich and flavorful, catering to all spice preferences. The ingredients are always fresh, from thinly sliced meats to crisp vegetables and high-quality seafood. Their dipping sauce station is well-stocked, allowing you to customize flavors to perfection.

The Peking Duck (烤鸭) was really good as were the Steamed Scallops With Garlic & Vermicelli (蒜蓉粉丝蒸扇贝) and the lamb. The lamb stir fry was spicy and probably not for those that are not prepared for it. Also had a lamb chop, but did not capture any images. It was good! The Sweet And Sour Mandarin Fish (松鼠鱼) is a worthy mention and easier to eat than I imagined. The fish bones were large and easy to pick out if they happened to be served as well. Well worth coming back.

This is a Chinese restaurant highly recommended by my Chinese friends. The interior has a subtle and authentic Chinese touch, and the staff are incredibly friendly. When you order Peking Duck, they carve it right in front of you with such professionalism—it’s impressive! Almost 98% of the customers were Chinese, and even though the staff speak English, most conversations were in Chinese, which says a lot about the authenticity. The menu features dishes from Shanghai, Beijing, and Chongqing, allowing you to enjoy a variety of regional flavors in one place. The food was outstanding, and I can’t wait to visit again!

I visited this place many years ago. Back then the menu is quite limited. Now the restaurant has so much variety that we can't decide what to order. We ended up getting cold chicken, spicy fish with napa cabbage, tantan noodle, and special tofu dish. All of them are amazing! The food flavor here, I would describe them as mellow and aromatic. It is not spicy, salty nor greasy. Then the food delivers flavor. Tantan noodle is our favorite dish where the sauce has deep aromatic flavor from peanuts and sesame (I guess) which is very satisfying even though it has no strong flavor. We would love to come back and example other dishes. UPDATE 3/2025: I visited this place again and ordered the pork belly. They are amazing as well!

The food is really close to salty pallet ( Shanghai cousin) . We really enjoyed the food. Meet with mushroom was tender and dumplings were juicy with thin skins. We also loved a steamed dumplings , also juicy and thin skins! Appreciate it! In the morning there are people waiting, but line goes quickly. We had 4 dishes for 65 $ . We took some food home.

Nice local spot in Palo Alto! Came here after work because a friend recommended it—she used to pick up takeout here all the time. Must-try: • Pan-fried lotus root with shrimp paste—crispy outside, juicy inside • Soy sauce chicken & roast duck—super tender • Black pepper beef with Japanese tofu—flavorful and perfect with veggies • Vermicelli pot—tastes like stir-fried noodles with fish roe and egg, very unique! Portions are big, prices are great for the area (~$20 for beef), and the staff is super friendly. Street or back parking available.

We live quite close to them and been seeing tons of people coming. I bought a wanton soup take out just once and not a fan… but then I am really curios to try my 3 traditional Chinese food probably it would be a different experience. I am glad I did and it’s like the kind of food I grew up with back home so delicious and flavorful. The service not that good but I am a person who focus more on the product. Oh wow I know why this place is so popular and the prices so affordable. I only experienced these kind of delicious food in upscale Chinese restaurant. The temperature, portion, presentation overall excellent. It’s just delicious and flavorful food… I ate a lot and now we don’t need to go to San Francisco to have these experiences… they right here in our neighborhood. We had regular fried chicken, broccoli beef and beef chowfun…

Amazing food! I love Sichuan food and this place is one of my favorites. The Manchurian chicken is a must, and the sautéed cabbage and string beans are delicious as well.

I am truly perplexed on why this business is a sub 4 star. It can't possibly be the food - the sichuan flavors are definitely there in the dishes. Is it the service? Can't be...the owners are extremely kind and welcoming! Is it the decor? Probably, it's old and run down but you're most likely to find the best authentic chinese food at hole in the walls (in most cases, I've had 10/10 at yang kee dumpling which was a spotless new restaurant). I truly believe this restaurant is worth trying especially if you live in the area. I got: Boiled fish filet: 4.5/5 pretty damn good! the fish was extremely tender. my only gripe is it could have been spicier but I have a crazy high tolerance. Dry sauteed string beans: 4/5 nothing crazy but good and tender I will be back to try more dishes, but the 3.7 stars is definitely selling this place short. At least 4.5/5 for me.

Oh how far has PF Changs fallen to disgrace with deterioration since private equity took over. This one at a premier location in Stanford Shopping Center is utter rubbish and perhaps a new invention as to how bad you can make Americanized Chinese food. Even a chain can't go this low. There was a time, perhaps a decade ago, where PF Changs stood for decent upper class fusion Chinese. Their dry spare ribs with spice sprinkles were pretty amazing. Well not anymore. The meat was soft but wasn't tasteful or marinated enough. And they took away the spices. The lettuce wraps were okay but the meat felt like it was from a can or a factory. The crab wontons had cream cheese injected into them which completely throws away the balance of anything remotely seafood or Chinese. The edamame didn't even have salt on it. The damage doesn't stop there. The orange chicken literally was dunked into orange juice and was sour to an unbearable degree. The lo mein was bearable though. And lastly, to rub salt on the wound, it ain't even that cheap. Save yourself time and money and a cringing palate. Go to any one of the many local Chinese restaurants around Palo Alto. Won't ever be returning. Wouldn't be surprised if the place shuts down soon as they barely had customers on a Friday night.

I haven’t been to a P.F.Chang’s for decades and my first time reviewing. As I recalled I always had a less than positive overall experiences eating at any P.F. Chang’s priors thus my two decade pause and also shows in their low customer feedback ratings as well. However i have to say I was glad to be back here for dinner and we had an overall positive delicious back again experience.

We CANNOT THANK Muhammad enough for going above and beyond for our student group. I accidentally ordered to the wrong location and Muhammad personally delivered our order to our classroom. Truly saved the day. And it was really yummy. THANK YOU!!

We came on friday evening to have a dinner. The place is easy to find, there is parking right outside including a rack for bikes. The space Inside is not large, around 10 tables. When We came, the space was not crowded bit not empty either. We ordered two plates (each ~10usd) and a cola, we sat at a table by the window. The table and chairs were clean. The food came in large portions and was very tasty (i ordered my favourite - sesame honey chicken), however, indeed, not so healthy (but that is known in advance) :)) Overall it was a very good experience. The service was fast and polite, the food - warm and tasty, the interior clean.