Palette Tea House: A Culinary Gem for Dim Sum Lovers in San Francisco

I am surprised the place is so good given its location in the perhaps the biggest tourist area in SF. But everyone really liked it. We enjoyed tasting the different teas. Golden eyebrow was a favorite. And I really liked the green beans.

Came here for dinner the day after valentine's day with my husband. I was impressed by the decorations and vibes. Services was lacking and not as attentive but it was a super busy day, totally understand so no stars taken, Food was good. We got duck spring roll, Sichuan style chili fish, salt and pepper calamari, oyster, original pork Xiao long bao, fried crab claws, mango pudding supreme, and 2 drinks (Baijiu Sakura and Polaris old fashioned). We loved the Sichuan style chili fish, perfect spice level without overpowering and the fish is big and meaty. Salt and pepper could need more seasoning but it's still really good and dipping it inside that spicy Sichuan fish sauce.... yummmm. Will we come back? Sure!

Delicious vegetarian options and they can make a vegetarian version if required. All items ordered were delicious. They serve amazing tea as well !

Beautiful restaurant! Even the sauce cups are so cool and on theme. Food is delicious and distinctive. Especially loved the beef dish and xiao long bao (of course). The mango pudding dish that came with the banquet menu was just stunning to look at and to eat.

Yut and Rafael were exceptionally warm, kind, and gracious, setting the perfect tone for the entire dining experience at Palette Tea House. The pea tenderloins were a flawless start to the meal, served hot, delicious, and seasoned with just the right amount of salt. The vegetarian and crab dumplings that followed were truly out of this world, beautifully presented and even more delightful in taste. The real magic, however, lies in their signature sauces, a vibrant trio featuring cilantro, tamarind, and a bold hot mustard that elevate every bite. Even the shishito peppers surprised me with a hidden gem of a sauce at the bottom, sweet, savory, and perfectly balanced to complement the heat of the peppers. A must visit for anyone seeking exceptional flavors and genuine hospitality in San Francisco.

Wonderful restaurant. The food was great and such a good location. Pricing was reasonable but only one downside is the place gets so hot at noon. Our table were very hot and that might have affected our overall experience. The dimsum tasted very fresh with good quality ingredients. Would recommend this restaurant if you are in the area

We walked by this place and decided to come in for the happy hour $4 draft beer. The beer was great, they were out of midori so we couldn't try their Yuzu garden cocktail :( we weren't hungry but the happy hour dimsum price was too good to pass. We tried the chicken soup dumpling and the siumai. The chicken soup dumpling was good but the siumai was really amazing, must try!! I didn't know this until i walked out the door but they were featured in the Michelin guide 2023, no wonder their siumai was soo good!! Service was very quick and friendly too

We held our wedding reception at Palette Tea House in October and our guests complimented the delicious menu and beautiful ambience. We're very grateful for the exceptional customer service throughout our wedding planning process, which took nearly one year. Special thank you to Mia and Dennis for your attention to detail, prompt responses, and thoughtfulness in coordinating the reception arrangements!