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Koi Palace in Daly City is a two star Chinese restaurant. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its dim sum. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, breakfast, delivery, and lunch. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate an amazing hot pot meal at this restaurant about eight years ago. I ventured back to this restaurant yesterday with some out-of-towners for dinner before dropping them off at the airport, hoping...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn...I want to give this place a good review because both their dim sum and dinner entrees are very good. However, the service is horrible! This place is definitely not cheap, but I think for...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally tried the much lauded dim sum here and thought overall it was good, but maybe not worth the price. My favorites were the xiao long bao (but yank sing is better), fried taro puff, and crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Now Pai Yip! Tripe has been disappearing from dim sum places recently, a nod perhaps to the squeamish or health conscious. But at Koi Palace they have an entire cart devoted to it in my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice decor. Very upscale dim sum place. They have a tendency to allow those on the "friends and family" plan to cut ahead and be seated before you even if you've been waiting in line for an HOUR! So...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day, Koi Palace would get a four star rating. The wait was well worth the time and effort. The food was immaculate; it was a perfect example of the way how dim sum should be implemented....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, I'm always eating here with out of town guests, on the morning before dropping them off at SFO.I think my guest fall into deep "knack attack" or food coma, while on the airplane. All...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say this place is a delightful surprise. It challenges its natural flow of geriatric customers with brand new decor.... dark woods, neutral colors.... it is definitely trying to be "hip"....
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had gone to Koi palace once before this visit and it was barely memorable at best. I should have trusted my instincts but when a friend said they wanted to try it, I thought that maybe I should...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is still so damn good. consistently delicious. i'm bumping you up to a 5 star rating.if anybody else has ever had better dim sum tell me where!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Screw you, Koi Palace.I used to really enjoy Koi Palace. Not anymore.The genius thing behind Dim Sum is that: 0. Food comes continuously1. it's fast 2. it's cheap 3. you get to browse for what you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i wish dim sum wasn't this oily. we walked in last minute. The good thing is that we didn't have to wait. The bad thing was the sat us in a area where we were somewhat sectioned off. Felt kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I"ve been eating dim sum all my life and honestly do not know what the fuss is about this place. Seriously! The last time I went w/ 2 friends, we had to wait over 1 1/2 hrs. just to be seated! And...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Get ready to throw some elbows! The wait here is serious, and the other folks waiting have long since honed their getting-to-the-front skills in the form of sharp, well aimed elbows. This is one of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
[Zero Stars]I hate this place!!The food doesn't taste good & it's expensive!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best dim sum in town! But Pricey, long waits, not so great service. Skip dinner here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, though not many carts, had to order to get things in a reasonable time. Long wait on Sunday, next time I would arrive earlier, as they open early on Sunday
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I give one star for the pork bun...the other thing I ordered was noodles and they honestly tasted like someone had "ashed" their cigarette into the bowl. When I brought this to the attention of my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a sad, shabby, run-down dim sum place that has horrible service. The food is cheaper than the nicer places in SF, so a lot of people go, creating very long lines. Mediocre food at best, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh...food is alright...place is pretty overrated. Service is not great......Dim sum is not great. Their dumplings have really gone downhill...Dinner is not good at all. Pretty mediocre....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So my friend was telling me, "Make sure you go to Koi Palace!!! when you are in SF". On my last trip to SF, I forgot to go because of the many restaurant I've tried. This time I made sure that we were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their food. Hate their service.Their dim sum is the best in the bay area. There are simply no comparison. The dim sum selection is exquisite. You can find anything ranging from traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am sad to say that koi palace's dimsum was just "okay". :( after hearing the hype about koi palace for YEARS, i finally had the chance to try it for myself today and i was a bit disappointed. where...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, where do i start ! If I am in the Bay Area, i HAVE to eat at Koi's Palace. Yes i know the wait cant get rediculous, and yes i know they might run out of something by the time you get to sit down,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think Koi Palace is the best place for Dim Sum. I hate driving and I don't even have a car right now, but I rented a zip car just to eat at Koi Palace today for lunch. I went around 1pm today, so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living in Southern California i've been to plenty of different dim sum restaurant and this is on top of the list. The wait with reservation was still long but it was worth the while. I recommend you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've learned from my chinese g/f that there are a couple signs that a dim sum restaurant is quality even before you have one bite: 1. the clientele is local and chinese; 2. the restaurant is packed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I have had a lot of dim sum and I must say this place is one of my favorites. My mom lives in San Fran and every time I go visit her we make a trip to Daly City just for Koi Palace because I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good food. price to match.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared for a full parking lot in front, lines and lines of people almost always (5 times here so far and only once was there NO waiting) and a huge dining area. In spite of the big crowds and...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Their steamed fish was a little tough maybe the type of fish itself, but their sauce was really good. Their beef ribs were to fatty, could not eat them. Their seafood hot pot was tasty but their rice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The other reviewers were correct, there is usually a 20 min. wait for dinner and about an hour for dim sum on the weekends. I'm giving this joint a one star because the live shrimp poached in broth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Called ahead, about a 20 minute wait once we got there. Service was very prompt, we ordered off the menu, and they started bring us our items quite quickly.Very delicious and reasonably priced. That...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being someone who loves dim sum (actually, food in general) I've tried many places. THIS place however, really impressed me. The wait was certainly long - about 1 hr for 5 people - but it was well...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no expert in dim sum, but every time we come here I leave satisfied and with a new favorite. It is THE go to spot for my boyfriend's family, so we get to intrude every so often and they always...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the same, if not better dim sum in other places. This place is very nice though, but very pricey.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT GO TO KOI PALACE WITH RESERVATION SAT NIGHT THINKING IT MAKES ANY DIFF IN WAIT. I made a reservation for Saturday night for 7:45pm. I got there and when I checked in, the hostess put my name...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The dim sum here is delicious. Lots of variety here- very authentic tastes. The only thing I really don't like about ordering food here is that you have to order most of your food through a menu....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
*As a note, my family use to frequent this place every Sunday for as long as I can remember.I would like to warn that Koi Palace has let success get to it's head. The quality is not where it use to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was delicious. its tied with City View for the best dim sum i have had. had too many things to name, and besides, my chinese friend ordered everything in chinese so i have no idea what anything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's okay.it was packed full of people, but experience was okay. i've had better.the service sucks and the dim sum girls (hags) are rude and kind of force you to take what they have (the taro cakes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So baby don't worry, you are my only,You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down,You'll be my only, no need to worry,Baby are you down down down down... for KOI PALACE! - Jay Sean (Down)Every...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you know why the dim sum at Koi Palace is a wee bit more expensive than the other dim sum places? Well...1) To pay the fire marshall off cause putting all those extra tiny tables in the walkway...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here since I can remember. The price has always been pretty high and the service has always been kind of slow.The food has always been consistent as well, and it's pretty damn good.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their dim sum offerings are in the 4 range, but what kills it for me is the so-so service, the noise, the parking and (of course) the long wait. the quality match up with the price nothing special...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
O-V-E-R-R-A-T-E-D.too long of a wait. normal a$$ food. high pricethe end.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best chinese dim sum place around. Dinner is awesome also.If you are chinese or love chinese food, this is the place to be.Only bad thing... the line to get the table is longgggg on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the top Chinese restaurants in the bay area. If you haven't tried Koi Palace its time to go. Be for warned this is not your typical Chinese food place. No neon lights, with rude waiters. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't mind spending a little more $ for your dim sum come here (you will enjoy a unique experience and good quality food)expect a crowd/line (best to come early), service isn't spectacular and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was formerly the best place in the world for dim sum. It hardly deserves a mention now. The quality of the food has diminished considerably. The food is too greasy. The place is not as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I careless about this place when I'm craving for Dim Sum. In fact, i was so disappointed i haven't been here over a year since my last visit. to break things down..PRO: dumplings - juicy (not dried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best dim-sum in Northern California so far. It's so chaotic and busy, you need to make sure your party is all there or you'll be moved to the end of the line.The presentation is amazing and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So you think long line it must be good! WRONG!!! I have heard of this place once or twice for its amazing traditional Chinese menu like sharks fin soup, abalone shui mai king, and live seafood, so i...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to grade this place on a curve, honestly. I wasn't feeling very good this morning, so got a little woozy. No fault of the restaurant; probably more the fault of cheap gin the night before. Are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the chinese have landed and they have landed in daly city at a restaurant called koi palace. these peep stick together and they love this place. there's a long line any time i've ever gone. usually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't remember how it is like on a weekday. As for weekends, especially Sundays....HORRIBLE. Long wait. To be honest, you will not get a table on a busy day anytime soon unless you know someone there....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great; however, I ate there for a banquet and it took them FOREVER to bring one dish at a time. It was a very warm night and I spent the majority of time standing next to a window,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best dim sum in the bay area... and waiting 2hrs for it?? Meh... so so. Although if you come here with a family who's built up VIP status with the restaurant, it's 5-stars. Oh, and money talks. |...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I ate dim sum here on my birthday last month. We'd tried a few other dim sum restaurants in the Bay area and decided to give Koi Palace a try. On the Internet, it looks spectacular and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always have mixed feelings about Koi Palace. I've been going there on and off since it first opened. Yes, the food is really good. Yes, it's one of the best Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know Dim Sum well and this place is good!If you think Joy Luck in Cupertino is great or the greates in the Bay Area, Koi Palace is better. They have so many more Dim Sum dishes to choose from (e.g....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Koi Palace is yummy but a expensive place to dine. Their food is decent but it comes out small. Their shark fin soup is the best! The dim sum here okay, you can go to another place and pay less for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the fact that it is a little more expensive than other dim sum places and that the wait is foreverrrr, this is my FAVORITE dim sum place. The service sucks, but what do you expect from a busy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So overrated and overpriced that I had second thoughts on expending the time and energy to write this review. But in the spirit of Yelp I figured I should do so anyway, so here we go.First of all,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Best Dim Sum!" The wait is well worth it! - - I've been eating here for many years and the food is excellent whether your having lunch or dinner. I work at REMAX across the street so I'm acustom to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes the dim sum and stuff are yummy BUT the waiting will make you NUTS. So if you don't want to wait so long arrive there at 9:00am.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love all the people who complain about the long wait. Thanks for sleeping in and making it possible for my buddies and I to sneak in at 9:15am on Sunday and not wait one second. The most beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! This place has the best dim sum that I have ever tasted. I travel to Hong Kong at least once a year and I have to admit that Koi Palace has topped many of the dim sum places that I have been in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of the food is delicious. The service isn't too good because of the volume of customers. Seating usually takes 40 minutes or more especially if you have a large party.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been looking for a dim sum restaurant that can compare to this one due to its high prices, but I cannot. Overall, their dim sum is superior. Get the Shanghai Dumplings!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I checked Yelp and other sites prior to my visit to San Francisco and settled on Koi Palace as the dim sum place to visit. Since we researched before coming, we got up early on Sunday morning and got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to experience what a dim sum place is like if it were the 30 Stockton bus traveling through Chinatown, go to Koi Palace. It's crowded. It's super noisy. There's lots of Chinese spoken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait and overpriced food is fine as long as the food is good. I used to only complain about waiting but now... the quality of their food is just like other yum cha restaurants. I know koi palace...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
THE WAIT HERE IS SO SO LONG!!!The reason why people say this place is so good is probably because they make you wait so long that your starving and by the time you are eating everything is good!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok First I am white so and I don't have real expertise!! So you can blow over this review but this was the best Dim Super Sum. Referred by asian peeps and went with asian peeps. Overall response was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place still offers some of the best deem sum in the Bay Area. Always consistent in quality, taste, and presentation. On weekends, it reminds me of dining in a crowded upscale Guangzhou...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been but a friend had dinner here and really enjoyed steamed cod that had been selected from the live fish tank. (I've never done that.) She particularly enjoyed the snow pea leaves. She...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever had Chinese Steamed fish with thinly julienned green onion drenched in hot oil and sweet soy? If not, you must try it at Koi Palace for dinner, this is THE place to get this dish. No...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has great dim sum, easily one of the best in the bay area. its a big restaurant, but gets crowded, so be prepared to wait and be prepared to pay cuz its pricey. but they do dim sum better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated...decent food but not for the price. Always packed on weekends and the wait can be long (up to an hour), so people do like this place. I've always thought the food was good, service was/is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is very good, though its a bit overpriced. I usually stop when I'm in San Francisco. My favorites are the shrimp dishes, Chinese leek dumplings, and mango pudding. The lines can be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great dim sum and banquet food. The salt and pepper squid, taro dumpling, duck wraps, and meat dumplings in broth are very good. This place is always crowded on weekends and during the week. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My experience may differ from yours. I came here for a $250/head wedding reception. First off... the foodThe food was amazing but proportions were off. Every dish was fairly large and on a 7-course...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is amazing here, but slightly overpriced. My favorite thing to order is the deep fried lobster. The fried shrimp with egg yolk is amazing too.It's kind of annoying how there's always like an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place was rated #1 Chinese food in the Bay by the Chronicle. I did enjoy the food, but it was overpriced IMO for what we got. I can think of plenty of Chinese places where I could get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like the dimsum here and I've had dinner here also. The dimsum, dumplings, porkbuns, etc. are usually very tasty and of good quality. I've also had the walnut shrimp and a boneless fish dish that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A nice place for banquets!..an expensive-but-worth-it banquets!I came here for a banquet dinner to celebrate my boyfriend's grandparent's birthday (81 and 80 year old couple). There were shrimp n'...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Too expensive and small portions. Only plus is that the atmosphere was warm and cozy.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bring your NDS or Sudoku or your iPhone or something to kill the time, because there WILL be a wait, and a long one at that. As a note, you're not here for the food, you're here for the mere...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Koi voilates one of the most important rules of good dim sum....rice wrapper-to-stuffing ratio...the wrappers are way too thick and careless...like eating paste with a snack insidealso the oil factor...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently came here for a wedding reception, which they had booked the whole restaurant. The parking there was limited so we had to park on the street. It was slightly hard to find as it was tucked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday broke my last straw coming here for the past 10 years. Five stars for the food: For the most part, Koi Palace serves some unique and mouth watering dishes. Their crab is cooked to perfection,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. Every time I think of this place, I get ticked off. Usually I'm pretty laid back about service since I don't like to cause unnecessary trouble. but this place is just asking for it.There is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After six years of complaining about the Chinese food in Berkeley, I finally got somebody to drive me out here for dim sum. We showed up late on a Saturday -- no wait, but they were out of some items...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Koi Palace serves up quite an extensive number of fare, but in the end, it's a bit overrated.I went here with my parents and their old neighbors from China; apparently, we have another VIP connection...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still rule this place over any other dim sum place in the Bay Area!! Despite the long wait, it's still number one of my Chinese restaurant list. This location does tastes better than the Dublin...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent dim sum, but expensive as hell! I don't read or speak Chinese, so I would like to know exactly which dish cost $18.00. I bet it was the suckling pig with the strips of tender pork and crisp...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was without a doubt the best dim sum I've had anywhere. I've only eaten dim sum in the U.S. but I've eaten at a lot of different places in LA and NY. This is head and shoulders above anything...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is OK to decent. I had breakfast here too and their dim sum is loaded with MSG. The prices are a bit higher than most other Chinese restaurants. The restrooms are fairly clean and there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dim Sum was as good as any would expect. A bit Pricey but well worth it. Dumplings, Steam Shiomai are great. I do have to agree that the Wait and Staff are hard at speaking english.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a dim sum restaurant in a strip mall off of the free way, complete with faux facades and tiled roofs. This has been proclaimed by many of my peers as the epitome of San Franciscan dim sum...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I always come here to eat some delicious dim sum! I usually order the Shanghai Pork Dumplings which are DELICIOUS! But beware! Don't eat them when they first arrive because once you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had reviewed this place a year ago, I would have given it 3 stars. Why? Well, because I was doubting the wait was worth it. In the past, after reading the two US Weeklies that I was armed with,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yummy yum. I love dim sum.But am i willing to wait an hr, maybe two for it? I don't know...Went on a Sunday for brunch/lunch, I believe, and the crowd in front of the restaurant was unbelievable....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite dim sum restaurant in Northern California. The food is fantastic, and the shanghai dumplings are a must! The only negative is that there is usually a line to get in the door on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm-mmm. Fresh.I went here on a saturday and really enjoyed the experience. My gf and I got here around 1pm and were seated immediately - there happened to be a 2-seater available by the little pond...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is still really good, but don't eat here. Take your food to go. Wait staff is unfriendly, slow, and does not show any sense of urgency to help the customers.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have to admit this place has the best dim sum..However, the price is crazy....two people for 60 bucks.....the wait is usually long when you come around 12-1...the food is great....they are not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best dim sum places I've been to, might even be better than the little hole in the wall gem that the locals in Chinatown, NY wait in line for (I've been there 4 times and still don't know...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go here for dim sum! Everything was bland oily and service was HORRIBLE! We read the reviews and thought this place sounded like a good pic. We were so disappointed. The service was the worst...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had miscommunication with hostess and my family got pissed off. We were awaiting for one more person to sit before we ordered. It was a saturday afternoon and the parking lots were packed. The lady...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Dim Sum as always since it was first opened! The long wait will help you develop your appetite. The crowd and customer are always full of energy. The restaurant is high scale. (Great tea as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I hate coming here on the weekends and holidays, this place has the BEST dim sum!I rarely come here for dim sum because of the price, but boy is it worth it. The food is nice and fresh. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa! What's up chaos!?! Came here on a Sunday around 1pm and this place was PACKED with people. There really wasn't a good, out of the way place to stand while we waited for our table. Especially...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
dim sum ranged from good (i.e. can be found in cheapo carryout places if one knows where to look) to very good/different (fish cake noodle, pumpkin rice flour cakes, "chinese donut")large restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only tasted the dim sum at Koi Palace, but I was very pleased with their food. I am originally from southern California and having been familiar with the area, I felt the dim sum tasted a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brush up on your Chinese, and be prepared to eat well. Food comes by in an ad hoc way, but it's all good and they will get you special orders. It's very kid friendly.... And they have great fish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am torn about Koi Palace. I really like their dim sum--they have great variety and presentation, and I usually feel pretty full and happy on my way out. I also like the food on the menu as well....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad dim sum place at all.I went on a Saturday morning and the place was packed! People flooding out of the front lobby area into the parking lot. The parking lot is pretty small, but there's no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Go for the food. Best damn dim sum that I have ever had. Ordered the lobster special-lobster dumplings and baked/fried lobster--delicious. Most expensive dish on their menu at a whopping $32...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really? That high of a rating???? Must be rating the price! Dim sum is A-okay. Definitely NOT worth the dollar here. I agree, they have more varieties but maybe if it was good too then that would be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here both for dimsum and dinner.Wowza dinner can be pricey, but it's good eating.Had the Peking duck dinner special, 3 flavors of duck. - Peking Duck ( skin ) - excellent - Soup - very nice broth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i agree with everyone else; great but nothing to die for
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know from Dim Sum, but I liked the food here. The baked pork buns were amazing! The service was good- tea refilled, questions answered - with the exception of the woman that passed off baked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go during the week if you can, less crowded. If you're a lame haole like me, be prepared to not understand a lot of what's going on. That's totally ok, as you don't need language to tell you the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has so many reviews, it almost seems silly to add another. Although, since their food and service was so great, I have to! My grandma-in-law and I just found out we share a love of dim sum,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though this place is huge, there is always a wait for dim sum on the weekends. That is why I don't bother with KP unless it's a special occasion. Anyway, I took my family here yesterday since...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to place when I am craving dim sum for sure. We got a table right away as usual and although service was a bit slow yesterday, the food more than made up for it. We had to special order...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best dim sum I know of in the Bay Area. Someone let me know if there's something better.Avoid coming here on the weekends for lunch. I remember many years ago waiting two hours for a table of 3. As a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this straight and to the point.The wait is ridiculous long sometimes, but as is to most Dim Sum's on a sunday afternoon.Service is typical, food is better than usual dim sum restaurants.1...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
random thoughts of dim sum ........DO I LIKE DIM SUM?I have asking my self for a long time because dim sum is different.You don't know what you'll having until an Asian lady walking by you.It's like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a treat to come here. The atmosphere, service, food adds up to a great experience. The couple times I've come here were just for dim sum however we tried dinner tonight. Here's what we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.90 stars, mainly for the long wait and so-so staff.I've been here for dim sum more than for dinner. For their dim sum, we usually come here on American holidays. But the wait is super long. Unless...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm, I am conflicted (psych term) about Koi Palace cos, I really kinda like this place, but it has issues. Have had meals here 6 times. Here is why I am conflicted: 1. great Dim Sum, good dinner 2....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times for dim sum and its decent, however not comparable to the dim sum restaurants in southern California. They try hard and their duck roll is pretty good. Decent place to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A few years ago Koi was IT !My go-to spot for dim sumGradually the quality slipped and slided into an abyss where it doesn't seem to be able to lift it's self out of . . .or is it that they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously? 3.5 stars? Sorry, fans - this place is so over rated and over priced! I know and love my dim sum and from my experience, this place has gone downhill since they first opened. First off, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with my family for dinner yesterday and the food was very good! I epecially like the pan fried sea bass top with soy sauce, I don't eat much fish but I end up eating the most. They always...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place disappointed me once again. They have no sense of business integrity in their waiting system and customer services. I was waiting in line for 1.5 hour and I saw a few groups of people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've always cautious about sf chinese food. sorry, san francisco, but your chinese food just pales in comparsion to the chinese food in los angeles. however, koi palace is a diamond in a pool of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try to make sure you know someone who works here otherwise be prepared to wait and wait and wait..The food overall is still very good, dim sum is always delicious, with their pan fried shao lung bao...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At first, I hated this place.The wait was ridiculous, and there's always people cutting in line because they knew people who worked there. If you were sitting near the entrance, the crowd tends to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place has gone down hill a little...Not as busy as before, and was able to get a table in 30min... Their hostess can be nicer....The dimsum was a little disappointing... not as many new dishes,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had to wait 2 hours with reservations for dimsum, but the food was worth it. I will go back sooooon.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
four stars but ONLYYYYYYYYYY if you come here for dim sum on a weekday that's not a holiday. otherwise, you're in for a massive customer crush that turns the usually amazing food and amiable service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to say about this place except that it was totally overhyped for me as being the best dim sum place ever. I'm also just not a dim-sum-as-a-meal type person. I like dishes. Anyway, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived early (10:35AM), but still had an hour's wait. This place is very popular. On a high note, we loved the duck burrito. We enjoyed the sugared egg puffs. We also had a steamed bean curd...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I think of Koi Palace, I think of Roast Duck. This place has THE BEST ROAST DUCK in the whole daly city area! ok granted daly city is not that big but still...for me this place is all about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Always wanted to try out Koi Palace as I've heard great things. The restaurant was named top 100 from the SF Chronicle. Went to Koi Palace for dim sum and the wait was ridiculously long! Dim sum was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my family here on a Saturday afternoon for dim sum. For a table of 4, we waited about 45 minutes while watching the guy make batches of dragon beard candy. Kind of overrated, no?I can see why...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here on three occasions for dim sum, twice on the weekend and once during the week. Every time I've been here there has been a wait, though not very long. While waiting you can admirer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why this is rated as $$ for dim sum. I would definitely toss in another $ for a total of $$$. Still, when you're coming to a place like this, you wont find any dish that are are skimpy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It has been a while and as I remember the place it is a great dimsum place although did not have a nice experience with the service!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the most expensive Chinese restaurant I've eaten at. My mother's friend was visiting from Australia and she really loves crab. We ordered like four different crab dishes and one of them...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After a 2 hour wait, I am 25 dollars poorer (That's right! $25 for dim sum!) and sick to my stomach full of grease and starch. The quality of food is good but there was nothing that was soooo amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are a couple of questions I ask myself when I visit a place as popular as Koi Palace: 1. Was it worth the wait? 2. Was it worth the effort? First, the effort: KP is outside the city, which means...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why did I wait this long to write a review for my favorite dim sum restaurant in the city/Bay Area? I guess I am just saving it for my 200th review. Koi has the most authentic Hong Kong style dim sum...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience here at this spot. Heard a lot of good things about this restaurant. Everyone that I know that's been here said the price is a bit high. I definitely agree. Good thing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've grown up eating at Chinese restaurants so I know my fair share of what's good and what's not. Koi palace is that rare exception where taste and environment go far and beyond over the ordinary.Dim...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place definitely is one of the better chinese places to go to! Yes, it is on the pricey end, but it is worth it if you want quality. Plus, the quantity isn't bad either. Dim sum: lots of variety...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the opportunity to try the family dinner for six menu as well. My fave was the BBQ pork and soy sauce chicken which had just the right amount of soy sauce for the chicken and the BBQ pork was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda overrated and overpriced. The wait wasn't too bad as we went during off peak hours. The dim sum was just ok and not spectacular. Friends raved about this place so thought we just had to try it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp has started deleting reviews (this is old news). One of mine in particular. I received an email telling me it was deleted because it didn't meet their guidelines. It was a review about me and my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Family loves to come here on holidays because it is one of the few places open. Which means i have to get up early and wait in line for 2 hours because my dad's side always gets their late and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
hands down over rated..
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered the Family Dinner for six menu despite the fact that we were only 4. No wonder why I was able to have like 4 bowls of soup! While they charge extra for any substitutions you might make, on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great dim sum! Pricey...but you get your moneys worth!
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Waited for a table for about 45 minutes.There was a Beard Candy Making Demo going on so that kept me entertained for a little bit.I've had better Dim Sum.Don't think I would go back.The place is huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the dried scallops with egg white fried rice! I also love the har gao and then the one that's fried with shrimp and chives. Oh so, delicious. "My Chinese friends" always say that Koi is the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is good, my family comes here all the time even though the service here is terrible. the shark fin soup and seafood are definitely delicious. the coconut desert is yummy too. if you come...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my sister's birthday and it wasn't bad. We were suppose to have dim sum which I hear is the best but we went for dinner. The service was too slow but we got free dessert. I would like to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner sucked -food was mediocre and service was extremely slow.Probably the best dim sum in the Bay area. The wait is unbelievably long though....
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The extremely nice Asian decor is nice setting factor to enjoy this marvelous foodage!!! I had the seafood HOTPOT that served 5 people and it was YUMMMMMMMIIIE! Hits the spot on cold days! Or for when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is awesome. IF you can withstand the 2 hour wait for a table during the weekend. It's a MADHOUSE in there on weekends. You can either try and find a corner inside where you won't get bumped into...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
we went there on a sunday at 2:30 and it was pouring rain and it was PACKED like sardines inside. there was an hour AND a half wait and we REALLY didn't want to wait because we knew the dim sum was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a fan of this restaurant for many many years, I am sad to say that the standard has gone down the tubes. In the old days, our whole family would drive 30 min, past several good Chinese joints, to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the most popular Dim Sum restaurant in the Bay area. The line can get really insane here on weekends. If you're not there by about 10.30, you can pretty much expect to wait for an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little conflicted because the first time I came here my uncle treated us to a lavish dinner, replete with seafood, noodles soups and tasty vegetables. I had a rather dull, mediocre experience...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For weekend Dim Sum - this place is a Zoo. I've done it enough times to avoid Koi on the weekends.However, if you do go, make sure you get an order of their sugar coated donuts. And make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The good things about this place is that it is relatively small in seating area so that keeps people away and makes parking easier. I think it also lends itself to having fresher food. The dining area...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of some of the mainland China restaurants. Big and spacious dining area along with a sea of people. The only negative is that voice in a large open area like that tends to travel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd come here....for special occasions only. (I can only speak for dim sum.)Quality matches to prices. (Prices are pretty moderate to steep, FYI.)Food = delicious, flavorful, fresh, and high quality....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what other said, this is the place for dim sum and this is the place for Cantonese seafood dinner. None else. Way ahead of Flower Lounge, Fok Yuen, Dynasty, Saigon seafood, etc. Sure...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Koi palace has been going downhill really quickly since I first reviewed this place back in '05. When I came here, damn it was good, damn it was nice, and sure it was crowded, but the staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner, we had reservations at 7:30, but we weren't seated till 7:45. We ordered the banquet style dinner, every was okay. Everything that came with the special family dinner was either...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very lame. Those employee sneek their friends in and give them seats first. People were like waiting for more than an hour for their seats and people cut lines. When you confront the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been coming here for over 10 years and you know what, it has yet to once disappoint me. i think its hilarious how people complain bout the 'service' at chinese restaurants.. its a freaking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!!! 693 reviews for this place!!! My girlfriend and I drove to Daly City to eat here this past Saturday. So far, this place has the best dim sum I've eaten. All of the dim sim we ordered was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with my husband last night. Th service was great and the food were pretty good. We orders shark fin soup, duct tongue, Crab, abalone, peking duck and noodle.. I know that's we ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
food 4; service 0; atmosphere 0; value 3.5great dim sum but quite a feat to have a decent table where the food comes by often. if your table has less than 10 people at it, you will not get anything...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We considered Koi Palace for our wedding reception dinner. Made an appointment with Leo.Get there, get a cold welcome, are seated a table. Table settings are cleared, even teacups are taken away. Wow,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a number of dim sum places in the LA and SF area, and this is by far my favorite. The majority of criticisms about this restaurant are the crowded parking lots, long waits, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coming here literally brought me back to my childhood days... First off,the dim sum here is so on point!! My cousins took me here when i went to visit them over the holidays! Many of the dishes Koi...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arguably, one, if not THE best dim sum restaurant in Northern California. The dim sum is of very high quality, but not more expensive than at other places. All of the savory dim sum is accessorized...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten here in quite a while but I do remember the long waits, fish tanks, and crowded front rooms. Their dim sum is tasty but expensive and the service isn't quite as good as the Dublin...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the BEST dim sum place that I have ever been totheir dim sum is ridiculously good.the only really really sad part.....is i only go on the weekends at noon timeand i even call in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best quality dim sum I have ever had. Each dumpling is a delicate morsel of deliciousness. All of the sea food is so fresh and clean tasting. No weird fishy after taste, or questionable...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best dim sum I've ever had. I've been to Yank Sing and Good Luck Dim Sum on Clement, and personally I still think Koi Palace is waaaaaaaay better! I haven't been here for years,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When was the last time you saw cute girls in bikinis, eating dim sum? Most guys wouldn't mind waiting or wasting an hour or more if they can get a glimpse of these girls stuffing dumplings in their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Dim Sum in San Francisco Bay Area.... Period!!!! However, no service. For the Non-Chinese pals, sorry... if you want to enjoy this place, you have to be patience. The wait is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's funny because I came a few more times with my boyfriend. Each time, their service gets better but it seems to me that the quality of their dim sum is beginning to go down.......hmmmmmmmmmm. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
haven't had the dim sum but their dinner is money. it's high-end, banquet chinese seafood. you know it's authentic when the service is rude and all you hear is loud, annoying cantonese being shouted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great and their dim sum is fantastic. The shrimp in eggplant is perfectly done. You can't go wrong with their sho mai, shanghai dumplings, pork spareribs in black bean sauce and noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here 3 times in the past 6 months, and as I type I am suffering from a massive food coma thanks to the delish food I just inhaled. Prior to these past 3x, I hadn't been here since the late...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to several dim sum restaurants in San Francisco and am generally very picky about the quality of food I get at restaurants, especially since I cook all my own food from scratch at home....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places. I've been several times and every dish has been excellent. Even the tea is great. It isn't cheap, but worth the money you spend. The ambiance is good too: a big...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definetly not first choice for dim sum. The only way im coming to Koi palace is to bring touristy friends from out of town. I call koi palace gourmet dim sum. Gourmet = food kicked up a notch.Some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsOne rainy afternoon a few months ago, after Harry and many others had been telling us to go to Koi Palace for good dim sum - - we finally made the "trip" out to Koi Palace for lunch. Most...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there a couple weekends ago, party for three. The wait was long (at least 45min) but they did warn us it was going to take at least that long, so it wasn't too horrible. I guess we got there a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The mecca of dim sum. And I sure do like my dim sum. Enough to wait for an hour to get a table on a Saturday morning. But you gotta love the character of the place. It's always packed, and with tons...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummy! this place has very good dimsum. great atmosphere, service was very attentive, and that's all i have to say except writing this short review is making me want some sui mai and those crispy pork...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Good, solid dimsum. Lots of ppl. on weekends. A little pricey"VERY long wait
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves the best dim sum. I haven't found a place better.The negatives?1) It's a long wait. (You need to go right when they open so you can get a table.)2) The service is ehhhhh.3) The food...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my fav dim sum place in the bay but just a whole bunch of factors made it just 'okay'. Well we made reservations for 1230 but when we got there she said we had to wait for another 20...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man they have good dim sum. I am stuffed to the brim. 12 people, $20 a person. Their mochi-like thing with black sesame in the middle -- amazing. Their crispy taro pork thing -- perfect (Hehe, I have...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was basically my first time trying authentic Dim Sum. A group of us went here because one of my friends said it was really good if I'm trying to experience dim sum and they had good food. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far the best dim sum I have ever tried in California, even better than LA. Their shu mai did not have the nasty pork taste. The skin of the har gow was chewy. The radish cake was packed with...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I nearly fainted when I found out a place in the Bay Area actually makes Dragon beard candy. But dang, for $8 a box of six pieces?? Kinda steep. It's not as good as the ones I've tried in HK or...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading reviews allover newspaper and Internet, we decided to give it a try for the dim sum. Our conclusion was that: 1) Dim Sum was definitely better than other places, mainly for a bigger...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their dim sum. They're shark fin dumpling soup is better than the best-- it really is filled with shark fin and the skin of the dumpling is just the right thickness and texture. I also love...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service today lacked. I had to ask for water 4 times before getting it. Everything in previous review holds true in terms, hopefully today was just an off day.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I got myself pretty worked up for this place, and I wasn't sure if it could live up to the hype. It was soooo delicious and totally did not disappoint!I went with a big group of my friends to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here when I want to have my dim sum craving satisfied with consistently tasty food. The only caveat is the long wait, but if you go earlier or later during the lunch time, the wait is shorter.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Drove a long-ass time to get to this place for Chinese New Year dinner with some friends from work but it was soo worth it. Had a marvelous time. We had our meal Chinese banquet family style. One...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best dim sum ever, period. Worst wait ever, period. Service, nothing special. Get the duck burrito and enjoy the happiness in your mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, testy testy! I feel like great dim sum is usually coupled with some kind of wait. Is this wait more obnoxious than any other uberpopular dim sum place? I don't think so. Should I mention you can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi Palace got some pretty good Chinese food. It's expensive but I think it's well worth the dough. They are the only Chinese restaurant I've been to where they give you nice plastic containers for...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Man coming here on a weekend is crazy, so packed and we waited so long we went to starbucks to get a drink..haha Inside the place is really big, pretty nice however food is way expensive and its...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Two things they didn't serve at our table were decency and respect. Consistently unfriendly, sometimes rude, service even for a $500 dinner. Doesn't make for a good experience.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I have been coming to Koi Palace for a few years now. I have not found another place that has better dim sum. It's consistent, the food is good and I always leave happy. Order some tea,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If only I had more money...This place is pretty expensive for Chinese food, but it's well worth it. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order here. From dim sum to dinner, this place...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ive giving this place four stars purely help the rating a bit. i would actually give this place three stars but not really based on the food. i do think the food deserves four stars. why its a 3 in...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really great Dim Sum.... seems like no matter which day you go there plan on a wait, I have never seen it no busy.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Koi Palace at one-ish and the place was packed and very loud (but we weren't expecting it to be too quiet considering how many tables there were). We usually don't eat at dim sum places so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, just writing this review makes me want to go tomorrow. Koi Palace has very good food, and I always bring my friends here because they really try to impress specially when dim sum is served.Long,...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know what. This place deserves at LEAST 4 stars for their food, it really does. They have a good sized selection of teas, some of which they serve to you in fancy tiny teapots kept warm by...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very big and usually packed on the weekends. Which doesn't make much sense since the dim sum here is slightly below average. Service: is TERRIBLE, leaves a sour taste in your mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come her ones in a while but very pricey compare SF Chinatown and is even cheaper in Oakland, Chinatown. The food is good and the decorations are beautiful inside. Alot of fresh fish, crab,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as a foodie, this place is as good as it gets for chinese food in the bay area. I'll even go as far and say that the only place where you can find better dim sum and dinner entrees is in Hong Kong....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel a little bad giving Koi Palace 3 stars, what with some of my friends' (and yelpers') rave reviews... but I just can't see it as more than just "ehhh ok". I guess its because I entered into the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is this a great place? Well, yes, of course. Go early to get a table. Be prepared to be patient.The usual dim sum standards here are very good. the ha gao, the siu mai and don't forget the chiu chow...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only go here for dim sum but haven't been back in awhile. It's a 40 minute drive for me since I'm in San Jose. This past saturday it was was busy as I remembered. The gf and I had to wait 45 minutes...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So we were finishing our meal, and we looked around the room and marveled at the decor. I marveled with horror but my boyfriend marveled with a sense of awe... As in, aw.. if he was seriously...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hit up Koi Palace for the first time this past Wednesday night. Atmosphere was mellow but kid-friendly. My wife and I brought our three-year-old boy and, perhaps by coincidence, the hostess seated...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
koi palace is by far the best dim sum place in the bay area. keep in mind, i used to live in millbrae, dim sum galore, and i still drive 15 min to go to koi palace instead, even braving the wait. i...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was a bit surprised that for my daughter's 7th birthday she turned down fav kiddo foods such as pizza and spaghetti for walnut prawns and fried rice! (aka shrimp w/the white stuff on it and rice...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best dim sum I've had in the Bay Area. Every dish we ordered was great! It's very noisy and the wait is terrible, especially on weekends. Oh, and be careful where you park... I've seen...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i take it back. Koi Palace really is the best dim sum in the bay area, HANDS DOWN.came here for hang over lunch after NYE debauchery. it hit the spot and totally helped cure the hang over.take 2 har...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, I have a love/hate relationship with Koi Palace. The food is usually superb and service is decent, as I've been here many times, for dim sum and dinner. I had Xmas Eve dinner here with my family....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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If you have to get a number and wait, you are a 2nd class customer who would have to wait and wait. For a regular customer who passes tips first to the head waiter, you get seated ahead of those with numbers...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Chinese Restaurant for Dinner! Dim Sum is just okay.The first time you notice when you go there for dinner is that the place is packed. if you go there late. you have to wait forever....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dim sum yesterday. Oh man, there was plethora of people waiting inside and outside. They pretty much have three systems of waiting in line. 1. you can show up and take a number. 2....
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The dim sum here is decent, but definitely not worth the 2.5 hour wait to be seated. We went on New Year's Day, but the wait has always been ridiculous on regular weekdays and weekend days too. Other...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Koi Palace once before in Sep or Oct 2008 where my friend and I loved all the dishes we ordered, such as abalone, clam in wine sauce, and crab claws.Well, on Dec 24, 2008, I took my mom...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my FAVORITE dim sum restaurant! They just have the best quality food! It's always so tasty, hot and fresh! ALL of their dishes are wonderful. The shark fin dumpling soup, and duck are really, really...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its bout my sixth time coming here and have to say that no matter which dim sum restaurant I go to I always found this one to be the best. Love the food selection and I especially love the coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi Palace has truly great dim sum but it can be a challenging experience just to find parking and get seated. Call ahead to get a timeslot, and if at all possible make sure you have a fluent Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Actual rating: 4.5. My family and I frequent this place for special occasions. I notice a lot of people mention that they hate the wait. I've never had to wait here because we generally make...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been here for dim sum but we had a family dinner here a few weeks ago and we made reservations, so there was no dealing with the wait.The food here is absolutely fantastic. Abalone, fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've only had the dim sum here but let me tell you this place is as good as it gets. i've more or less tried every dim sum joint in la and sf and hands down this is as good as it gets. the quality and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to call this place the German consulate because of all the BMW's and Mercedes in the parking lot. But of course that doesn't mean it's German soil, just that there are a bunch of Asian people...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love hate relationship with this place. I LOVE the food, HATE the wait. Well, maybe it's the sign of the times, but I had dinner here a couple weeks ago on a week night and there was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on a few occasions when I'm in the SF area. Their dim sum is probably the best in SF. We've had their $700 dinner combination just to see what it's all about and it was ok, a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for their hotpot. For those of you that do not know what it is, it is essentially a large heated pot placed in the center of the table with broth and various foods are placed inside...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
INCREDIBLE!This weekend was the 1st time I went, the line was a joke so I decided to do take out instead... (The wait for take out was 20 minutes, compared for the 2 hour wait to get seated).The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. How does a 2 1/2 star SF Chronicle restaurant get on the top 100 list? The Shanghai dumplings and scallops steamed atop tofu are among the best I've had, but the rest is just weak food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like dim sum, you should try Koi Palace at least once. Like others mentioned, the wait can be hell (try three hours for mother's day, never again), BUT IT IS FREAKING GOOD. If you can go on a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! they have some of the best Dim Sum in the bay area, its a lil pricey, but if you're a fan of Dim Sum, this is the place to be. Their service is so so, but their food makes up for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
10.12.08: I think this place is like any other Dim Sum place. Yes its good but is it worth the hour wait? Nope it is not and I will never wait again. The place is decent and I was starving by the time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a little distraught by the idea that you really need to have some sort of "in" with the managers and staff in order to bypass the otherwise ridiculously long wait, but i have to say the food here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost, I love dim sum. I've been to quite a few in the Bay and I've yet to be swooned by any of them.This restaurant is added to my list of Never Again.BF and I arrived here 15 mins...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Parsley on the dessert!!!!! (gasp)Yes, parsley on the dessert. Weird! But let's talk about the meal itself first. The whole dim sum was... ok. Juts ok. It was definitely better than highly praised Ton...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves dim sum that is closest to the ones in Hong Kong. Everything is delicately made and tastes really good but it's a bit more pricey than other dim sum restaurants. Their shabu shabu...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I'm in NorCal, I try to have dim sum at Koi Palace. That's because all of their dim sum are incredibly delicious. I've never had better xiao long bao (Shanghai dumplings) elsewhere. As a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Service is not great. The place is always insanely packed. I can never find parking and it's hella far from home, but I still love this place. Why? It's about the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not really a big fan of Chinese food, but the food here is decent...however the service and the cleanliness of the place really SUCKS.... If you're not chinese or cannot speak cantonese, you might...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GOD I LOVE this place!!!The xiao long bao (Shanghai dumplings) are amazing, as are those flat white noodles with shrimp inside and brown sauce. You can get a fried version, too. The wait is TERRIBLE,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
On our last visit to the cold gray north, SF Gate cruelly tricked us into going to Ton Kiang. It was one of the worst dim sum meals I had ever had. This time I vowed to find the best of the best. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Cha.The Chinese version of tapas and I can never get enough.I've been around the dim sum block and it's still my fave place to go with when I'm with the parents (usually cause they'll pay!) Prices...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy dimsum, nice decor but on and off service, pricey menu and long waits even with a res. just made it lose 1 star. I've never had dimsum within the restaurant since I don't want to be trampled by...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truthfully, I avoid this place most of the time because of the long wait. But there are three ways to get around this:1. Call ahead and get your name put on the list.2. Get there when it opens...or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1 star for their warm coconut dessert. (forgot what it was called)1 star for their fried dungeness crabs in salty goodness.-1 star for the damn server who sold us the damn $300 crabs!!!!!!!! mind you,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not gonna lie, this place is awesome. And my parents always run into someone they know here. They would probably want to have my wedding banquet there, if I ever get to that place in life. Just be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
* dim sum - great varieties, long wait but I guess it's worth it.* hot pot - good for seafood lovers. I am a meat eater so it's not a place for me. oh, and is it really necessary to dump the live...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After City View, this was my favorite Dim Sum restaurant. I started my New Years Day Dim Sum tradition, which, by the way is jam pack with people and could be up to a 2 hour wait.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Koi Saturday for the very first time at around 1:15 pm...I was starving and weak in the knees. From what I heard, the wait is really long here but we got a table right away...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great dim sum I've had so far. I'm from the southbay and I thought we had great places but this place was far better. Everything was served hot and ready. The only thing I disliked about this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The dim sum was good, but the wait was long and once you got in it was ridiculously chaotic to the point of not being enjoyable. I am fine with busy dim sum places normally, but this was not a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Getting to eat at Koi Palace was a saga.1st valiant attempt - 7 of us meet at Koi Palace at 11 am on a sunday, after phoning in at 10:30 as we left to get a number. We were told we'd be seated at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best dim sum restaurants in the Bay Area. The food is amazing, but the wait and the service can be horrible. I usually have to flag down the wait staff since they're so busy they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dim Sum is good, but the wait (usually more than 2 hours) and jerks that serve you just turns me off. Even with reservation for dinner you have to wait for at least 30-60 minutes. The over book that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taste the magic.Stardust for the tongue.Rainbow ribbons for the palette.Silky and smooth.Crunchy and explosive.Kick it one time for tummy trader.Rock one time for Zach & Slater.Holy rollin' juice bar....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Boy do I wish I could understand Chinese. It would make for a better dining experience at Chinese restaurants like these. My boyfriend and I came here for dim sum the other day. We looked at the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have yet to get in for dim sum... but I did have dinner with some friends on a Friday night. While not nearly as packed as it gets for dim sum, the parking lot was still full and we were forced to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
had a hunch we would get a table if we got here by 11. was off by 10 minutes and 20 numbers. managed to get a table for 2 quickly as many callees for 2 did not respond. after we were seated, i noticed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After a 2 hour wait, we finally sat down. Restaurant is always fully packed on weekends. They place is always over capacity, we couldnt even find a place to stand while we wait..Food came out quick,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh, I am so conflicted...there are things about this place that makes me want to give it 2 stars, but then I think about the xiao long bao and it makes me want to give it 5, so I'll settle with 4...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alaskan King Crab for $250? WOW...is all I can say after dining at Koi Palace tonight...and boy was it worth every penny. That is definitely the most expensive and best crab I've ever had in my life!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is dark. I don' t like that. I did like how they have the tea pot sitting over a candle to keep the tea hot. The dim sum was a little pricey. There was a parking lot, but it was all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent dim sum, excellent dinner menu - I haven't ordered anything that I didn't end up liking. In general, I order the more authentic stuff and stay away from the americanized dishes. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After our dinner here a few days ago, we were shocked at the decline in the quality of food and service. We've eaten dinner here many times over the past 3-5 years, and I have to be honest...this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for dinner, not dim sum. I've heard about the nightmare waits for dim sum, though there seems to be agreement it's the best show in town. OK, so dinner was TOTALLY hassle free. They...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all the crap I hear from my friends in Daly City about their city, they got a damn good dim sum place there. If Daly City has a Chinatown, it would be called Koi Palace because at noon on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the best tofu dessert, pork dumpling and australian lobster. Tjis is a great place to go for a more upscale type of chinese cuisine. We never have to wait because we have a personal hook-up. But i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the freeways and strip malls keep you from Koi Palace.I was introduced to it by some friends of mine and I love it.It has a large selection of dim sum. I have never been disappointed with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Koi Palace is an upscale Chinese restaurant located in Daly City's Serramonte Plaza. The establishment boasts a ~400 person seating capacity, an indoor koi pond, as well as numerous accolades....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin had her wedding here, it was pretty nice. They had a Dragon Beard Candy making guy in the front! It is about $8 for 8 pieces. It is soo incredible how they make it, it is almost like taffy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Koi Palace....all I can say is the dim sum is great...the wait is HORRIBLE! Just as long as you go before 9:45 am on a Sunday you have a good shot in getting a seat right away. The servers and waiters...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, it didn't take long to get seated without a reservation, not too bad for a Saturday night. Took about 30 minutes. And we had a large party.We got served at perfect times, the servers are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 star for food quality of the dimsum alone and that alone only. Although there was a bit of drama going there. If you wanna skip down to the food review, skip the following 2 paragraphs. By far, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my favorite Chinese restaurant, but the food and service are going downhill. The wait is extremely long and the food is not what it used to be. There are much better Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite place in the Bay Area to get dim sum. If you come here, be prepared to wait and not be able to find parking. There was only one time I didn't have to wait, but that was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we didn't have a chance to do dim sum here. we flew down to SF for dinner cause it was my grand aunt's 70th bday. she went all out! there was a whole bunch of family and this restaurant was packed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's the hype about this place? We waited 1 hour to get seated!!!! The place is sooooooo packed, I can barely swim thru sea of people to get in and it was nearly impossible to get food b/c the carts...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still on the prowl for the best dim sum in the Bay Area! Yet another Sunday...and we made the trek down to Daly City to run some errands and to give Koi Palace a shot. They told us that the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The dim sum here is as good as it gets. Definitely worth 5 stars.We got here around 2:15pm on a Monday afternoon. The place was packed. We immediately get seated and order some tea. They have a big...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to say this, but this restaurant is probably the best Dim Sum house in the bay area.You can probably take away a star if you had to wait in that lineYou can probably take another star from the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot. I still love the food. If you dont mind paying a lot more than average dimsum. I dont really care about the service, as long as the food is tasty. Now, I would bring...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
12 tsingtaos, 4 squabs, sharkfin soup, geoduck sashimi, yellowskin chicken, dried abalone with mustard greens, geoduck stirfry with dried scallops, oyster bokchoy stew, clams in blackbean sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I once waited 50 minutes at Koi Palace for a table for 3, but for some reason I keep coming back. I do, however, try to avoid coming on the weekends, because it feels like every single family in Daly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time I tried to go to Koi Palace, I bailed due to the massive crowds. Today, I arrived around 11 am and was seated about 75 minutes later. I don't understand the phone in line list versus the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after hearing about this place for months since I moved up north, I finally took the plunge and decided to drive 45 minutes just to have lunch. I thought to myself, "This better be good..."As I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shanghai dumplings were awesome. So were the rice crepes filled with crunchy fish. But most of all- was very intrigued by the man in the front counter making "Dragon Beard Candy". Check out this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place gets PACKED. We got here around 11am and the parking lot was already full so we parked in a neighboring lot. The restaurant waiting area is pretty big and has their tanks out front to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the shrimp dumplings, pork dumplings, potstickers and some beef filled buns (don't go there) that the server snipped into fours with a pair of scissors and served with plum sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here so many times. I always regarded this place as a 4-4 1/2 star dim sum restaurant. Things have change.Service: plenty of workers but not sure what some of them are doing. Food: Isn't as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having grown up eating Dim Sum in Monterey Park and Alhambra in SoCal, I realized I was spoiled rotten when I moved to my new beloved home of SF. It's weird that I have to drive to Daly City for good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh - it's okay. There's other places for dim sum and this place seems to have gone down in quality. Now it seems they're mediocre at best in terms of food service and quality.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food is very good, dim sum is very close to those served in Hong Kong, which i missed. the wait is horrible. service is average. dining room is small in comparison to other chinese restaurants, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on the fact that i went to dinner with a party that were consistent visitors/customers of this restaurant. they went so much that everybody in the restaurant (managers, waitors,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Next time I eat here, the conditions will have to be just right: 1. I will need to arrive right when it opens, instead of arriving at 12noon on a Sunday.2. I will get a number and leave my cell phone...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is still my fave place for dim sum in California. Only trick is, ya gotta get there when it opens. If you're just a tad late well you're pretty much screwed. I checked on their website prior to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We got there at 10am on Sunday and it was already a 50 minute wait for a table. Boo! My favorite item was this fried dumpling with chives inside. Very tasty. The chicken feet should have been a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be the place to go for dim sum. Not no more!! The food and especially the service, which they didn't really have to begin with, have gotten worse. Absolutely overrated! It's a mission...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another over-hyped and overrated Dim Sum experience. I can only assume this place is so popular because by the time you find it you're STARVING which makes the food taste that much better! We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The most impressive thing about this place are the fish tanks! Holy humuhumu, they had live everything from king clam to king crab and a boat load of it! I came for dim sum on a Sunday, though, so my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once every few years I make it to Koi Palace for dim sum. Years ago I went there and had great experience - tried exotic food that I have not seen anywhere else, and now I keep coming back looking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, how overrated is this place? As an LA resident I thought SF had great Chinese food especially with the number of Chinese residents in the area. Unfortunately I was really mistaken with this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.This place is huge but there still seems to always be a wait. Make sure you make reservations ahead of time. The dim sum is good and authentic, but a little pricey. Had dinner here once as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the decor at this place, feels like a real Koi Palace. Even with long waits, I always think that its worth the wait. The food is good and the service is good. Compared to the Dublin chain, this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was here last Sunday for dim sum and I always liked this place. Call ahead or get a friend to wait in line for you (like I did, since I was late). Otherwise, enjoy hanging out with your 100 new best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the wait is INSANE.but the food is OH SOOOOOOO GOOOD!if you don't enjoy waking up early, try to head there for dinner. they have really affordable dinner menus and most of the time you can order...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth the money! Good food but way too expensive. The wait is long on weekends and they let too many people skip the line. The waiting area is a zoo. Go to Millbrae (four good Dim Sum restaurant),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An hour wait on the weekdays. Worth it though --- since it IS the BEST dim sum in the Bay Area --- hands down. Service? What service? If you can look past that... still worth checking this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I see a LOT of review on the Dim Sum. I must be missing out! Well, I am reviewing for their dinner section...well, not section but you get the idea.I must say I am impressed with their food. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too freakin' crowded. The Dim Sum sucked major ass. The portions are small and the prices are outreageous!We had the Squab and the so called "best" suckling pig that were both 15 bucks each and they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to admit it, but this place lives up to the hype. Waiting over an hour for dimsum is hardly acceptable but in this case, if you have the time, go for it. They have a large variety and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with a friend this weekend, this place is so crowded that even with a reservation still requires you to wait 20-30 min. One needs to call ahead to get on a separate "fast track" waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give you a rundown of what I ate here but my lame friends purposely don't tell me so they can trick me into eating a chicken foot/leg/etc. I was a little turned off by what I think was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good food but it's not worth putting up with their service. The hostess working at the front has a horrible attitude and always seats her frequent customers first. It's like, come on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been in a while, I remember both the Dim Sum and dinner being very high quality. I'd have to try it again to give a better review. One of my very picky friends thinks this is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time at Koi Palace was a decent one. I was able to bypass the long dinner lines and walk right in. I was able to do that because I was here for a wedding banquet. It was a smaller banquet so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm...5 solid Yelp stars based on quality and authenticity of food here! It's a bit of a drive, but worth an occasional trip now and then for REAL HK style food. The dim sum is on the pricey side, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is one thing you must know before dining at Koi Palace :SEND SOMEONE HERE EARLY!The wait can easily be an hour so make sure that you send someone ahead of time to grab a number, especially if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First, bad service, second, overpriced dim sum. that says it all.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to Koi Palace many times for dim sum and dinner. My experience is that the restaurant tends to provide better service and quality of food when you have a minimum of 4 ppl. for dinner. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my family and i used to come here a lot, but we stopped going since my Grandma died in 2002. I know it's been a while, but we used to go because my G-ma lived close by. Anyways, we recently mentioned...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We waited for forty-five minutes once we checked in, despite having a call-in/phone reservation number. It was extremely crowded and noisy. Also, they use a menu ordering system instead of the usual...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to spend half your day in the pursuit of Dim Sum...You wait forever for a table (even with reservations), wait forever for food (in 1 1/2 hours they didn't have baked pork buns) that is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We have tried to get there several times, but no luck! Either they are closed at the middle of the day, or you have to wait forever to get in. The hostess was rude. I guess they have so many customers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dim sum with my in-laws who are from the SF area. They are regulars so we got here extra early to avoid the long wait. Once the door opened, we were seated promptly, and out comes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't as good as R&G, but the place is really nice. It is probably one of the nicest looking Chinese restaurants I have been to in Norcal. Like I said the food isn't as good as R&G, but is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An hour and a half wait, no tablecloth, and a very confusing written dim sum ordering system rather than the standard dim sum carts on wheels. It was, however, the first time I saw a Bo Lo Lai Wong...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Dim Sum is pretty good for the most part. However, here's why I can only give this place a 2 star. I was there last night and ordered a dish "mushrooms with tofu" on the "vegetables" section of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
