Royal China Restaurant

Late post, Dinners with Dad, unexpected edition, episode 819…in town for a week long workshop but found time to sneak away for dinner with dad…he said he was kind of tired or eating Korean food all the time so asked me to pick something else…so dim sum it was! Originally, we were headed to the spot behind Home Depot on Pleasant Hill but at the last minute he mentioned this place by Costco on Venture so that’s where we went! Parking lot was pretty empty at 6:30 which gave us pause but we were hungry and decided to give it a shot. Tons of staff so we were greeted and treated like royalty! We ordered a sampling of food, some to take home to mom, all of it was hot, fresh and delicious! If you find yourself in the area, give them a shot! If you want to host a banquet, they have a beautiful space for it!

Royal China Restaurant offers a pleasant dining atmosphere with attentive and friendly service. Staff members frequently check in, though sometimes encourage ordering more items than necessary. The overall taste of the food is average—certainly not the best in town. Some dishes like Xiao Long Bao and radish cake suffered from being kept warm for too long, losing their freshness. The century egg and pork congee tasted a bit off, possibly due to overly large chunks of century egg or an inadequately handled meat flavor. Nonetheless, it’s still a decent place for a casual meal. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) Good environment and service, but there’s room for improvement in food freshness.

Delicious dim sum and beautiful banquet hall! Service was fast and efficient- just like usual dim sum. All the food was tasty as well. Honey walnut shrimp, custard bun, and congee were delicious. Crowded, but the staff is attentive. They charged $5 per head for tea which made no sense because they only gave us one single kettle of tea.

Walking into Royal China Restaurant, you’re immediately struck by its elegant décor, setting the tone for a refined yet welcoming dining experience. The atmosphere is lively, reminiscent of an authentic Cantonese dim sum house, with rolling food carts weaving through the dining room. The restaurant specializes in traditional Southern Chinese cuisine, with an emphasis on dim sum—steamed, fried, and baked delicacies served fresh from the carts. The variety is impressive, allowing you to pick from classic dishes like shrimp dumplings (har gow), pork buns (char siu bao), turnip cakes, and egg tarts. Each dish is skillfully prepared, delivering comforting and familiar flavors.

I recently visited Royal China in Duluth with some friends for a dim sum outing and left feeling quite disappointed. The restaurant itself is large and beautifully decorated, and when we arrived, there were many people waiting for a table. This gave me the impression that the food would be good, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. We ordered a variety of dishes, including some of their more exclusive items like Ebi sweet shrimp and shark fin soup, along with several dim sum options. However, the overall quality of the food was below my expectations. The flavors were lacking, and some dishes didn't taste as fresh as I would have hoped. Additionally, the service was not up to standard. Given how busy and popular the restaurant seems to be, I expected much better in terms of both food quality and service. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has great potential, but it fell short in delivering a satisfying dining experience. I would give it 3 stars based on my visit.