皇庭大酒楼ROYAL PALACE 218

Had such an amazing experience here. Tried a bunch of their items and had a large family dinner. It brought me back to childhood and all the typical Cantonese “party” dishes. The staff was extremely attentive and super helpful.

Excellent dim sum off the menu and attentive service at a good price. Sesame ball was the best I've had anywhere, with a light crispy exterior. My favorite was the stuffed bean curd skin. Everything we tried was good and tasted clean and fresh, and management seemed motivated to please.

Very nice dim sum and Cantonese food! I’ve been twice so far and will be going frequently. I like it quite a bit more than the large Canto restaurants in the south of the neighborhood. Here’s my notes on the dishes: Har gow and siu mai - both very nice clean, fresh, balanced flavor Cha siu bao - average Chicken feet way above average in NYC Beef tendon - tender, nice flavor (collagen supplement!) Gai lan - tasty and bright Stuffed eggplant dim sum - yummy fried eggplant with flavorful pork filling Fried chive dumplings - crispy with great flavor Lobster fried rice - splurge but perfectly executed with sweet and tender lobster and crispy rice Rice roll w beef - about average Fried Sesame mochi balls - crispy, nutty, tender inside. Fun dish Roast Duck - pretty tasty - crispy skin and juicy meat, though it would be nicer with a sauce (eg plum, tian mian) Frequency of carts is good, rarely more than a few minutes between them. Much shorter waits between carts than the big places. The strong smell of sterno is off-putting at first, and it’s always there, but you get used to it (not sure if a good thing).

Dim Sum Done Right! This place is a hidden gem! The dim sum is delicious and authentic. Service is friendly, prices are great, and the location is super convenient. Don't miss out!

A new dim sum restaurant with traditional round tables, ladies pushing dim sum carts, and bigger plates on the menu to share. The food is okay, the service is okay, the bathrooms are small, and the sink is outside the bathroom. Try it once, if you are in the area.