Palette Tea House パレット ティーハウス アンド ディム サム

An unexpected gem in a very touristy spot. Came here for a date night and the spot did not disappoint. They close early (8 on a Friday!!!! which is my only complaint. We arrived late to our dinner reservation but they were gracious and seated us at the bar. The drinks were not strong but were original. The Dim Sum was artful and fresh. The duck spring rolls were fragrant, the crab dumplings and abalone sui mai were fresh and delicate. The fried tofu was perfectly crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. I also have to say that the accompanying chili sauce was unexpectedly remarkable and tasty. The only thing I did not care for is the lychee custard shrimp dumpling. The mix of sweet and umami did not work for me. Our server, a young musician transplant into SF by the name of Alex was just delightful. SF still is the land of relentless optimism even after being hit so hard during the pandemic.

For being in a touristy area, I was very impressed with the quality and presentation of the food. My friend and I had an early Sunday dinner reservation. We split the soup dumpling sampler, chicken and mushroom siu mai, sweet and sour chicken, and wagyu beef chow fun. My favorites were both the siu mai and the wagyu chow fun. I also really enjoyed the black truffle soup dumpling and wish they were able to sell that outside of the sampler. We left with leftovers so we could have gotten away with ordering 3 dishes if we hadn't been interested in trying more dishes

I dined at a this cosy restaurant and tried their vegetarian Mapo tofu, and it was fantastic! The flavors were rich Szechuan style and the tofu was perfectly cooked. I also ordered steamed rice, which complemented the dish well. To complete the meal, I had a refreshing cup of iron goddess tea. Overall, the experience was delightful, and I would highly recommend this restaurant for their delicious vegetarian options and cozy ambiance.Vegetarian options: Impossible Mapo tofu

Beautiful atmosphere in this place. Food looked beautiful as well. Wagyu beef, duck rolls, and the pork bao tasted great but the pork soup dumplings were just a little bland.

Palette Tea House is an absolute treat for your taste buds! While it might be a bit on the pricey side for dim sum, the flavors are worth every penny. This culinary gem offers an elegant decor and an incredible fusion of tastes in their creative dim sum dishes. And trust me, you don't want to miss out on their showstopping Black Truffle Fried Rice—it's an absolute must-try that won't disappoint! So gather your foodie squad and head over for a delightful dining experience that'll leave you craving for more!