Koi Palace - Dublin: A Premier Destination for Dim Sum in the East Bay

Monday dinner treated by my son here. Good flavorful dishes which did not disappoint. Service was impartial. We arrived around 5pm and the restaurant is relatively empty yet the service staff tend to rush us out at the end when we were still chatting over food. Overall, the impression was good, especially the food which I'd give 5 stars for what you could find in the area for quality Chinese food.

Dublin has seen a surge of new and delicious Chinese restaurants, but with increasing competition, it’s unfortunate to see some of my favorite spots disappear. KOI Place Restaurant hasn’t been around for too long, but a few years ago, this location was home to a Japanese sushi buffet. Now, it’s competing with the wave of new eateries in the area. Fortunately, KOI’s dim sum is flavorful and remains popular among customers. While they don’t serve dim sum from traditional carts, the menu is well-organized with detailed descriptions and photos, making it easy for first-time visitors to order. Their Xiaolongbao (Shanghai Soup Dumplings) lean slightly on the sweeter side but are still quite tasty. The restaurant is clean, including the restrooms, and the service is attentive. Be prepared to wait on weekends, as the place tends to get busy. Definitely worth a visit for dim sum lovers!

The sticky rice wraps here are the best I've ever had! It's flavorful and packed with delicious content (egg yok, pork, Chinese sausage.. Etc). Had to order two of these!

Located in Ulferts Center on Dublin Boulevard, this is one of the best Dim Sum restaurants in the East Bay! Featuring an upscale Hong Kong cuisine and a vast selection of delicious dim sum plates. I highly recommend their Roast Pork belly plate, with crispy crust and fatty pork. They also feature of multi color 198. Six Guys XLB, which is a distinct flavor variation for each of the colors. Their standard items are all top tier: har gow, siu mai, lotus rice, pork ribs with black beans. One delicious, inexpensive items is their soy sauce noodles for under $10. This dish is simple but delightful. You can opt for high end seafood dishes, which are market pricing: live lobster, crab, spotted prawns, and several dishes with abalone!

Food was some good, some not, soup was terrible,no taste. For the shaking beef the chef put too much softener powder in the beef. Made the tasted weird , Peking duck was good. service was not really good, asked for menu, water, ...etc...took awhile for them to bring it. Not really organized.

Arrived a little before 11 am; had to take a number and wait. After about 15 minutes, they open up the far side dining room, a smaller room. We were seated and there were picture menu as well as all Chinese language one. We were served tea. We ordered a number of our favorite dishes. They came, they tasted good. The service staff was attentive and responsive.

Dropped by here over a weekend. Haven't been here since the pandemic. We went early so there was plenty of parking, but when we left there were car circling the parking lot. The service was good and we're checked in often by the staff. The food was okay. They came out hot and was tasty. But the prices made it hard to swallow. I'm guessing it's due to the area and inflation. Overall a good place to visit with the family.