Location: Palo Alto
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1. Tai Pan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Susan O
Other reviews of this restaurant are so off base I do not know where to begin. The dumplings had way too much dough in them, came cold, and were very greasy. The hot and sour soup was disgusting--consisting mainly of water, chili oil and a ton of slimy tofu pieces that had the most revolting consistency I have ever experienced. The shrimp dumplings - which I usually love for their filmy character- were gelatinous, tasteless, and covered with way too much rice paper, a little like glue. We will most definitely not be back. Did I mention expensive as well?
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2. Mandarin Roots
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By kratour
Having been to Hunan Garden some 5 years ago and remebering a bright well lit resturant with a great patio. We were disappointed to walk into a very dimly lit dark grey quite frankly depressing dining room. We should have turned and run when we saw the prices but we stayed. $23 for mongolian beef? $19 for Kung Pau chicken? Those two dishes pluse Pot Stickers cost us $70 with tip. No soup , tea, or even a fortune cookee. Food was uninspired average chinese.Service was good and friendly. Needless to say we feel ripped off.
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3. Garden Fresh Chinese Vegetarian Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By jtileston
This is a great vegan option - big menu, all the favorites. Our favorites were the crispy sesame chicken and the eggplant. Portions are moderately sized - no leftovers for our group! The dumplings and spring rolls were also very good. We ordered my mother (raised in Shanghai) the mock Prawns with Walnuts, and hadn't told her it was a vegetarian restaurant, and she enjoyed her meal! She did say the "prawns were bigger, not what I was expecting", but.....We went with a party of 5 on xmas eve for dinner, so will excuse that they sat us half an hour after our reservation or that the service was intermittent. The place was packed, lots of loud kids; would not go back with an elderly parent! Would definitely go back and give it a try on a quieter evening or for take out.
4. Su Hong Eatery-Palo Alto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Ever since Su Hong was established in 1977, we have given our diners the same promise, to use only the freshest ingredients and provide consistent and personal service to ensure the most pleasant dining experiences.
Reviewed By Cathy S
When we saw the menu, we noticed how expensive every dish is. Pricing is 40-60% higher than similar Chinese / Shanghai restaurant. I am not exaggerating. When we were leaving, I picked up a paper menu at front door so I can compare with other places' menu. The waitress said that paper menu is for take out prices. I looked, everything is 30% cheaper on the takeout menu than the regular menu. They have bus load of tourists coming in, I think they jagged up their prices. What a rip off.Go to Shanghai Garden in Cupertino instead. Food is the same, much more reasonably priced.
5. Steam
Overall Ratings
3 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Samosababa
Good hot and sour soup and also a good assortment of dumplings. We had the Mu Shu Pork which was delicious.
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