Ocean Palace

This place is one of our go to places when we crave dim sum. We have not been here for a while now because it's so crowded and we don't want to wait for an hour or more for a table. We got lucky this time or maybe because it was a little later in the day and our wait was only 30 minutes so we were able to get a table and eat. Dim sum is good but a little on the greasy side so make sure to order tea or soft drinks to wash it down. Since it was a late lunch the carts were not being pushed out as frequently so we ordered from the menu. It's still dim sum but much faster ordering through the menu. This is a great option if you know what you want. The wait staff is very quick and efficient. Our orders and requests come out quickly. Makes for a pleasant and enjoyable meal. Now that I know we can join the waitlist in advance, hopefully we will be able to come more often without a long wait.

a month ago

It's been awhile since I went to Ocean Palace, probably years. I went last weekend and I really enjoyed my meal. The food was good! The price was reasonable. One thing I will mention is my service was excellent. I had Daniel, he was very friendly, attentive and made sure that me and my mom had whatever we needed. Great service, shout out to Daniel! I will be back and put Ocean Palace back in rotation.

a month ago

The last time I was here, it was years ago. Today I woke up with the craving for dim sum from Ocean Palace, so here I am. There are typical dishes that I will get in a dim sum place - har gow, pork and century egg congee, rice rolls, buns, pan fried flat rice noodles, and tofu pudding. I had those dishes and they were ok. The har gow could use fresher and bigger shrimps. The congee lacked ginger in it, but the texture was good. The rice rolls weren’t smooth and thin enough. The flat rice noodles and tofu pudding were good. As for the matcha bun, the matcha was only at the top of the bun. There wasn’t any matcha taste, and there should be lava custard inside but mine was dry. Also had the tofu skin roll which was very oily. The service was good and quick. The restaurant would get very noisy, and it would be difficult to talk without letting tables near you hear about your conversation. The restaurant is very popular. I highly recommend getting onto their waitlist, which is available on their website, from the time you set off.

3 months ago

I have been coming to Ocean Palace for almost 20 years. This restaurant used to be one of the finest places in Houston for dim sum and Chinese food. It was once a place I proudly brought family and friends to. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was very disappointing and concerning. I went with my son and we spent close to $100 on dim sum and other dishes that looked beautiful, but the food — especially the shrimp — was not fresh. Some of it tasted old and unsafe to eat. We could not finish the food, so we took the rest home. I gave some of it to a friend of mine (who does not live with me). Both of us became sick the next day. My friend — who is also my employee — was so ill that he could not even come to work. This tells me clearly that this was not just about bad taste — the food was not safe for consumption. I want to say something important: The service is still excellent. The waitresses are some of the best in Houston — friendly, kind, and professional. The restaurant itself is welcoming and comfortable. But the food quality and freshness have seriously declined, and that is what matters most. To the owner — this is honest advice from a long-time customer: If this continues, people will notice and stop coming. Please go back to your old standards of freshness and food safety. This restaurant once had an excellent reputation, and it can again — but only if the food is handled properly. I am truly disappointed, especially after supporting this place for so many years.

a month ago

This place has good food, but the entrance is terrible. The water surrounding the property looks like toxic slush. I felt bad for the ducks swimming in it!

3 weeks ago