The honey walnut shrimp was very good! The breading was thin and the shrimps were juicy and not overcooked. The sauce had traces of acidity, i am guessing from lemon juice — very much needed and often neglected in many honey walnut shrimp dishes. 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.

Still quite popular after 30 plus years, Koi Palace offers upscale and expensive Cantonese dim sum and seafood dining near Serramonte mall. 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.

Good food with a very affordable price. The salt and pepper fish was light and crispy, the war won ton was full of items and great flavor, the only thing I didn’t like was that the chow Mein noodles were a bit undercooked. Good service and the place looked clean. Again the prices are the most affordable in the area.

I passed by here many times and never knew if it was open because the curtains block the interior view. Today I finally have this place a shot on a hungry mindset. It’s like a hole in the wall that serve authentic Chinese dishes at great prices. Also the service was great and the food was very delicious. I definitely will be back to try out other dishes.

Came here to celebrate achieving a milestone. The food is amazing and did not disappoint. My husband and I are vegetarians and we loved that there is a wide range of vegetarian options. Being new to Chinese food there are some really good options. We got the vegetarian spicy ma la noodles and the signature numbing spiciness of the Sichuan peppers was a great experience. 10/10 will recommend.

I used to love this place but not anymore. Somehow they change my fav dish “pan fried beef pie” 牛肉餡餅 into a weird shape and cut it like nobody know they want to save the money serve to customer cheat food. Taste not the same. And the whole pie is thiner than a paper. Feel like I’m eating a fried cardboard. I don’t understand why they change it like this. We pay what we get. But why you all of a sudden change it to a cheaper version of the food and that’s not what 牛肉餡餅looks like. I’m beyond disappointed at this moment and asking myself. Why? Why? why? Is it so hard to keep it like original? And I asked the waiter, this is not the pan fired beef pie. He’s super confidant and tell me yes! That’s the pan fried beef pie. We just change it to a different shape not round anymore. And look at me like I’m a stupid person who doesn’t know what’s pan fried beef pie. Ok, I know I’m not coming back. And That guy gave me attitude makes me feel I’m wrong. Of course we kinda argued about the “pie” and he did say that he can return that order. But hello???!!!! I don’t care bout money problem right now. I care bout the beef pan fired pie, the taste the shape the thick pie!!!! So sad why is a good restaurant has to change it and later on close the restaurant. I know I’m not coming back. All because of that. Oh, and we also have pan fried dumping 鍋貼. Guess what? They change it too!!! They don’t serve with soy sauce paste 醬油膏 anymore. They give you kimchi which I don’t understand. And the kimchi taste so bad. I ask them and they just denying “we never serve the soy sauce paste醬油膏 before. WOW Fool me once is ok. Fool me twice….. Sorry byeeeee~ Enough for arguing. I’m just paid and bounce not even finish the food.

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The indoor environment was clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. Service was impressively fast, and there was a decent variety of food options to choose from. What really stood out was the pricing—this spot offers the lowest price per pound I’ve seen in the San Mateo area, making it a great value for anyone looking for a budget-friendly meal without compromising on quality.

Great selection of ingredients. Best price for Mala tang in town. Tasty food! The sauce bar is very basic. They charge extra for green onions, cilantro, and garlic, but it only 50 cents each and me order of each can easily be shared with the table. Right now your order comes with a free malatown tote bag. Wasn't the biggest fan of everyone being served in to go containers, but I always have leftovers so it makes things easier. If you want Mala tang to go, this is the place for you.

Came here with a group and we had no wait on Tuesday at 2 pm. Good: - This place has so much variety - I loved the pumpkin dessert, and the fried tomato and egg with rise, the duck soup was hearty too - Peanut noodles were a standout dish - Portion sizes were good and this place was great value for the price - Bright natural lighting and homey ambiance Bad: - Wish I could have tried more of the dishes before we got full! Overall this place was amazing! I'd come again

Love this place! I’ve been coming here regularly and it never disappoints. The flavors are spot on—just like what you’d get in a small shop in China. The pork dumplings and noodle soup are my go-to, and the chili oil is amazing. Super affordable, fast service, and always consistent. It’s one of those rare spots where you feel like you’re getting real homemade food. Highly recommend if you're in San Mateo and want something satisfying and authentic.

Updated review 11/16/2023: Little Hunan has re-opened! They were closed for eight months. As a customer for over 15+ years, I was really happy to see the same people working there. Indoor dining is finally back. When I was here back in July of last year, they were to-go only. The food is still good. I got my usual beef chow fun, combo chow mein and salt and pepper deep fried spare ribs. It was awesome to taste their food again. Original review: Indoor dining has not re-opened. I spoke with the counter lady and they don't plan on doing it anytime soon. Tonight I tried their dinner combo A $32 for two people. It comes with a small wonton soup, egg rolls, sweet & sour pork, broccoli chicken and BBQ pork fried rice. In terms of taste, they usually nail the traditional American/Chinese dishes spot on. They have been there for decades. If there aren't that many people waiting, they are fast on the orders. In the past, I usually order their Hong Kong style pan fried noodles (they put the noodles on top of the sauce so that it doesn't get soggy when you get home), salt pepper spare ribs, salt pepper chicken wings, chow fun and other noodles. Little Hunan is solid.

I ordered mongolian beef and a kung pao with rice combo and it was legit great! Leftovers for the day after! Food was quick and smelled so good!

Best salt and pepper pork chop and chicken wings in all of Daly City! I've been coming here since 2005 and it's the same employees to this day!!! New ownership as of 5 years ago but is still the same and going strong!

Still NO dine in and buffet at this time and everytime I visit them I asked when will they start buffet and dine in and they don't know as well. Oh, and lastly the prices has gone up, you will need to go there and pick up an updated take out menu but even this they were out of. Will give 5 stars once they stat to serve buffet, the best for lunch!

This was SO good. Stopped here after a quick google search for food and we got so much food because we were starving and every single thing was great. Now we have leftovers for days. Super happy we came across this place, the service was lovely and the prices are good

In the top 10 Chinese restaurants I've been to. Service was impeccable and friendly. Our server was intuitive and was genuinely kind. The food is amazing, and I'm blown away that they don't charge more for their dishes. We got a large spread of food from shrimp dumplings to soup dumplings, scallion pancakes to mapo tofu, and extra rice. We had won ton in chili oil and only spent $60, which included a 20% tip. I want to go to so many more places, but I am thinking of catching a last-minute meal prior to flying back out in a couple of days. I HIGHLY recommend this establishment. I have an affinity to mom and pop shops, especially delicious ones such as this.

I really like this place. Nice and quiet on the corner street. They give a lot of food worth the price.

My place to have Chinese brunch. Ordered scrambled egg with beef fried rice and sweet & sour pork over beef fried rice. I give it 5 out of 5

An average dim sum eatery. Quality is okay, not like the sit down traditional teahouse. For sure your in typical Asian hole-in-the-wall place. If you go here to pick up some food items, it's not quite the same as in SF... or even 99 Ranch, Dim Sum King, etc. I'd say just "okay", if you need something to satisfy your urge to eat dim sum.

Review only for their cilantro shrimp dumpling. Again another place I go to for this item only. Social distancing at four customers in the shop. They have an assortment of things to purchase here. What I love about their cilantro dumpling is they have water chestnut inside. Decently priced. If you need chopsticks or a container for sauce ask.

This is our 2nd time visiting and both times, the food was very hot and delicious! The portion sizes are acceptable for the price, definitely able to share with 2-3 ppl and/or have left orders if buying individual plates. All dishes came out hot & fresh and very quickly. I love Orange Chicken, but they don’t have this item. As a very good substitute is the Lemon Chicken ($10), highly recommend, as it’s now my favorite dish there. The Beef w/ Broccoli ($11) was delicious, but very saucy. Steam Rice Large ($3); we had leftovers… great portion size. Beef Chow Mein ($9), highly recommend. Vegetarian Hot & Sour Soup ($9 or $10); husband loved it! Definitely had leftovers. Overall with taxes, spend $55 (not including tip) for 2 ppl & leftovers. The only negative is they only accept CASH, VENMO, or ZELLE. NO CREDIT CARDS. Parking is very limited. Customer Service is awesome! Very friendly! We’ll definitely be back.

This is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Daly City. Awesome service, clean tables! I cater exclusively from them now when my church hosts events. I cannot stress how clean the dining area is. I have visited many times over the years, and it is always clean.

One of the better and authentic Chinese HK restaurants in the area. Their dimsum was much better when they first opened, but the quality is still outstanding. Everything price-wise has gone up. But HL does a good job in maintaining its quality. Both lunch and dinner was fantastic and the ingredients were quite fresh. A little tip for dimsum newbies- you want to go when there is a lot of people, so the cooks keep making the dimsum items fresh. When dimsum gets cold- it's quality and taste sharply diminishes... Anyways, parking is generally okay- and it can get kind of packed here. But there is a lot of space- and also a Costco Business nearby if you need to do some shopping afterwards. The atmosphere is nice- usually a little loud with the conversations and all that's happening- but that is to be expected. I was here recently for a large family lunch meal celebration, and the seafood was 10/10! Crab, lobster, seabass- amazing. The quail was solid too, but it was the seafood that blew me away. You have to try it. I actually think their dishes are superior than their dimsum, which is saying something! Okay, enjoy and hope the photos do the dishes justice.

Great vibe and atmosphere! Love the traditional way of enjoying brunch - by ordering food for the whole table and grab random food as they pass by. Love it! However, the food is too oily and salty for my taste. Can’t eat too much otherwise will feel not so great…