Palette Tea Lounge & Dim Sum in Las Vegas Has Gone Viral. How Is It, Really?

[@franklyvegas]

Have you been to Palette Tea Lounge & Dim Sum in Vegas? If so, what did you think? But more importantly: Prius or McLaren P1?

[@MaTaDor1314]

dammmmm SUPER EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!!!

[@franklyvegas]

That seems to be the consensus among many others as well. Thanks for watching!

[@stephenmotta8663]

Shrimp is "adequately fresh". Ugh. But too funny 🤣

[@franklyvegas]

Yeah, we had high hopes but this was a tough one to report on. Thanks for watching!

[@michellewelborn9263]

Becareful of what you order. Rice roll is made in their kitchen. But Shrimp dumpling is made in a Chinese factory shipped in frozen container to USA. You can buy the same dumping from your local Chinese grocery store.

[@CCsTsang]

My family is Cantonese and I’ve lived in Hong Kong / Guangzhou / SF Bay Area most of my life. Certainly understand that food tastes are subjective, but I’d highly recommend returning to this place. The service has improved significantly since opening. Also while expensive, the dim sum and other dishes I’ve tried here far exceed other options such as Tim Ho Wan and Ping Pang Pong. The preparation at Palette is much more contemporary compared to those restaurants and may not be for all. However, from my experience eating here on several occasions, the food quality is on par with the Dim Sum you will find in Richmond and the SF Bay Area - likely the best you will find in Chinatown Las Vegas.

[@tonycarpaccio9550]

I'll stick with PPP and Tim Ho Wan in Vegas. Cheers for the video!

[@franklyvegas]

PPP is solid. Thanks for watching!

[@Enchanteralle]

Thanks for this honest review. I saw IG pics of this place and I questioned if it's overhyped. Definitely sure there are better dim sum places in Vegas.

[@franklyvegas]

Our pleasure! Our mission is to try to be as “Frank“ and honest as possible. There definitely are plenty of dim sum options to choose from in Vegas.

[@BradHelsing]

Yum Cha is great.

[@franklyvegas]

We've heard good things about Yum Cha. Adding it to our list!

[@salmonfire]

It's a miracle!

[@franklyvegas]

Some would say. Thanks for dropping by!

[@getsmartpaul]

Dim Sum prices have exploded with inflation. Have to limit visits now. Rainbow Grill, New Asia BBQ, ping pang pong at Gold Coast, Tim Ho Wan at Palms. KJ in Rio, Dim Sum Cafe, Orchids Garden are probably better options for locals. Do we need another expensive dim sum spot ?

[@franklyvegas]

The answer is yes, we need more expensive dimsum spots, according to other social media accounts showcasing new spots on The Strip. We get your drift, and share your drift. Thanks for watching!

[@magorhi4153]

this place is for ABC's and gwai luos!

[@franklyvegas]

Palette Tea Lounge definitely isn’t for everybody. There’s better options in town. Thanks for watching!

[@LoyaFrostwind]

For yuppy and affluent ABCs, you mean.

[@BDortmund1]

They are sister to Koi Palace in the Bay Area which definitely is authentic

[@stolennimbus]

$18 for a small plate of gai lan or green beans? $9 for har gau? I seriously doubt the quality of the food is worth the price.

[@franklyvegas]

Many share the same sentiment. Thanks for stopping by!

[@kimmichau7643]

Why doesn’t? Just like American restaurants charge a Brussels sprout for $18 bucks. Because you never be to one fancy Chinese restaurant.

[@stolennimbus]

@@kimmichau7643 Blossom and Jasmine are high end Chinese restaurants. Palette Tea Lounge is just a wannabe. I am sure you do not know the difference.

[@kito1san]

Haha.. their hype in being expensive for sure.

[@JesusIsReal925]

Those prices are crazy for dim sum

[@franklyvegas]

Their prices certainly aren’t budget friendly. Some others have suggested that diners should expect these prices for the elevated ambiance and decor. I think each of us can be the judge on that. Thanks for stopping by!

[@kimmichau7643]

Tbh, the food weren’t impressive but weren’t that bad. Well, You paid for the decor, atmosphere, the concepts of the ingredients combination and the service. I’m an Chinese from China and I kinda like this restaurant. I would still recommend people to try.

[@franklyvegas]

We’re glad you had a different experience than us and several others on dining review sites. But based on our experience, we question whether it’s worth paying for the subpar service, food that sounds elevated on the menu but falls short in execution, unkempt bathrooms.

[@lanihowells6717]

We try it Not impress...over price..stick with good old local joins..thank you for the video

[@franklyvegas]

Good thing we have other options in town. Thanks for watching!

[@MrAngryrooster]

Thanks for the review. I was curious about this place. Appears to be another overpriced touristy place. I see more and more of these types of ‘casino priced/styled’ but off the strip restaurants opening near the strip now. I guess i don’t mind as long as we still have other options.

[@franklyvegas]

Yeah, it’s a good thing we have options to choose from. Thanks for watching!

[@jpao908]

After what you show me, there is nothing worth getting! A lot of it fall short of Vancouver standards!

[@franklyvegas]

Shout out to Richmond! Thanks for watching!

[@kimmichau7643]

People are complaining the price because what their experience of having a Chinese food was in a mom and pop restaurant. They never went to this modern fusion kinda type fancy Chinese restaurant. I saw one commented about this restaurant charge gai lan for 18 bucks. My question is why are you guys think an American restaurant charge 18 bucks for Brussels sprouts is acceptable? What is so special about that Brussels sprouts dish? Because you guys think Chinese food doesn’t worth as an American food?

[@franklyvegas]

So what is so special about their gai pan to charge $18 for it? Which is something that costs $3 retail (not even wholesale) and takes 1-2 minutes to blanche? We’re not sure what’s the point of mentioning $18 Brussels sprouts. You’re also over-generalizing “American food” which spans a wide range from dollar menus at fast food places to white linen seafood and steak houses. Nobody is debating that Chinese food can never be priced highly. There are plenty of Chinese entrees that have been in demand with high price tags for decades, found in LA, SF, NYC, and even Las Vegas. And people are willing to pay for it. Also, I suppose what’s considered modern and fancy is in the eye of the beholder. We’re more than willing to open our wallets for an experience that’s worth it. That goes for Chinese, Vietnamese, French, Indian, American places, etc But we aren’t alone in pointing out subpar service, dirty bathrooms. If you check your favorite dining review site, others are speaking up as well. Although we may be the only ones mentioning the plastic fantastic furnishings.

[@kevinhsieh2898]

How about the Siu Mai?

[@franklyvegas]

We didn’t order the siu mai this time. Thanks for stopping by!

[@boxscorewatcher413]

I would argue SGV has the best Chinese food in the country so you're certainly an expert on dim sum. That and you've already eaten in Guangzhou 😀

[@franklyvegas]

SGV certainly has a wide variety of very good Chinese food, even though a certain celebrity chef thinks otherwise 😂. I do miss the dimsum experience from the 80s-2000s in SGV though. It was everywhere, it was super cheap, dimsum carts galore, and a wider variety of establishments: everything from pick up counters to elaborate, massive banquet hall style. And the vibe was different back then, unique in its own right. Eating “zao cha” in GZ was an eye opener to say the least. We’ve also eaten in a few other regions over there, in addition to spending time in Taiwan, South Korea, etc for work

[@aznriceboi20004]

Las Vegas dim sum scene is great. This place is just decent.

[@franklyvegas]

So many others share the same sentiment. Thanks for stopping by!

[@michellewelborn9263]

dim sum in USA is nice.

[@franklyvegas]

We’re fortunate in the USA to have good dim sum.

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

And I thought Tim Ho Wan & Din Tai Fong were expensive. I will give this place a try at least 1 time. My go to Dim Sum place is Orchid Gardens which been around forever. Used to go to Harbor Palace for many years before they went out of business. Ping Pang Pong used to be one of the best dim sum in town but ever since they moved to bigger space. Their dim sum quality went downhill.

[@franklyvegas]

Orchid Garden is like an institution at this point, similar to Ping Pang Pong in a way. It's a shame to hear Ping Pang Pong has gone downhill for you. Thanks for stopping by.

[@michellehutchinsbuxton6673]

So which place is best for dim sum?

[@franklyvegas]

Oh that’s a very good question. We haven’t exhaustingly trawled through all of Vegas’s dimsum offerings yet. But I think that’d be an effort worth undertaking over the next couple of months. But so far, one place we enjoy is Dim Sumlicious. Thanks for stopping by!

[@richardyoung871]

In this video he talks about this place palette tea lounge and Dim-Sum,and when I go to a Asian place I won't pay for hot tea,and although the food looks appealing, and the presentation, the flavors don't tell me the whole story, and although the menu is not long, I don't like ordering Dim Sum off a menu, rather I am used to the waitress walking around with there carts,but this place doesn't look appealing, other than the decor, and they don't have traditional Chinese foods, rather more like CHINESE/AMERICAN STYLE, as I like traditional styles, simple and simplicity but looks can be deceiving, but that's OK, because I don't plan on flying to Vegas just for the food, and I don't gamble

[@franklyvegas]

Dimsum places which still serve on carts are few and far between to find nowadays. I recently found one in an area of Southern California not usually associated with dimsum, that was surprisingly good. But that was a rare find.

[@darkelectronicmusic]

dim sum ftw

[@franklyvegas]

Dim sum is indeed yum!

[@eggheadegghead]

I have noticed that all the pushing carts are gone nowadays in the US Dim Sum restaurants, sad......

[@franklyvegas]

Yeah, they were a great touch to dim sum restaurants, but going the way of the dinosaur unfortunately. Thanks for stopping by!

[@juanbaroma1833]

Take a shot every time he says MEALY

[@franklyvegas]

Somebody should figure out how to prevent us from repeating the word “mealy.” Thanks for stopping by!

[@al821]

I went to their original location in SF. Only went there once and it was good but not worth the price compared to other places I eat at

[@franklyvegas]

We haven’t been to the SF location, but we were hoping that it’d be better than the one in Vegas.

[@theresaleung823]

Majority of Chinese homes, soup is a dinner thing, not lunch soup & sandwich. Also not the same as wonton noodle soup, which can be eaten at breakfast & lunch.

[@franklyvegas]

Yeah, or say even how different regions treat beef noodle soup, for example

[@BDortmund1]

Sister to Koi Palace in the Bay Area.

[@franklyvegas]

You’re correct! Have you been to Koi Palace?

[@LoyaFrostwind]

We had a family gathering at the Palette in San Mateo. It was decent, but very overpriced. I’d rather go to a little hole in the wall type of dim sum/bakery in SF. I miss Hong Kong Flower Lounge in Millbrae which closed recently, a victim of the pandemic.

[@franklyvegas]

We have a soft spot in our heart for those hole in the walls. Thanks for stopping by!

[@lettykimes3450]

I was there ounce , way too expensive for my budget !

[@franklyvegas]

We see you. You're not alone. Thanks for stopping by!

[@baotran6273]

lol eat 2X never come back why over priced, flavor is boring, smaller portions, and poor service, there’s at least 4 dim sum better then this place

[@franklyvegas]

Sorry to hear about your experiences there. Hopefully, they find ways to improve the experience they provide to customers in the future. Fortunately, we have other options in town in the meantime. Thanks for watching!

[@thewanderingtraveler4996]

So you’re saying it was mid. I came here. It wasn’t worth it. There are better dim sum places in vegas than this place

[@franklyvegas]

Agreed. Thanks for stopping by!

[@rsnc23]

They are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's not trying to be authentic. It is ' Nouvelle ' dim sum. That restaurant group has a spectacular traditional restaurant called Koi Palace.

[@proudasiangirl576]

Just looking at the menu is enough to turn me off. Two things. Their price point is on the high side. Then the disclosure re: gratuity. They charge from 18-20%. THEN they have the audacity to even suggest additional tips. So they are suggesting that you tip on top of their mandatory tip. OK, I'm done. I don't need to see anymore. Not going there!

[@franklyvegas]

They might trying to mimic similar guidelines seen in menus at upscale or even fine dining for reasons that could be justified. It’s debatable whether that lands here. Thanks for stopping by!

[@proudasiangirl576]

@@franklyvegasMy turn off does not reflect negatively on your channel. I just am not into places trying to milk people dry with their high inflated prices and sneaky undertone.

[@franklyvegas]

@@proudasiangirl576 I'm with you 100% :)

[@gregyu1057]

Mostly premade frozen stuffs

[@franklyvegas]

Dimsum is certainly better elsewhere.

[@vic-iv2ff]

Those siu long bao look machine made

[@franklyvegas]

They could very well be. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Carolfelipe1213]

LV Chinatown has a good one… where Chinese locals line up!

[@franklyvegas]

Do you recall which one that is?

[@Carolfelipe1213]

@@franklyvegas beside an Asian store… the line is awesome even before lunchtime. Shall ask my sister she is from there…

[@franklyvegas]

@@Carolfelipe1213 Yes, please! Sorry I don't know how I missed this message. Thanks for stopping by!

[@allsportsexpert]

The prices are 2X other places and the food looks about the same.

[@franklyvegas]

Yeah I think they’re banking on their branding from the SF Bay Area. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Dee0336]

Dim sum in Vegas is still lacking.

[@franklyvegas]

There are some viable options around town. Thanks for stopping by!

[@kwfown]

Became suspicious with that decor and those prices. Seem to be catered to the non Asian consumers

[@franklyvegas]

We’d think that’s the case, and yet there’s plenty of Asians dining there 🤷‍♂️

[@go2ferdie]

those prices for dimsum are ridiculous.......... 9 bucks for 4 pieces???? seriously?

[@franklyvegas]

We’re aware that you’re posing an exasperated and possibly rhetorical question, but yes. Thanks for watching!

[@tienbui5927]

Hell no over price and taste the same or less than other cheap place, they just decorate food to increase the price

[@franklyvegas]

There’s definitely cheaper options around. Thanks for stopping by!

[@ericmarmol5333]

highfalutin - not grounded, too alien - next.

[@franklyvegas]

“Alien” is a new one! Thanks for stopping by.

[@wailwong8712]

Great review.....I don't usually trust white dudes reviewing Asian food...but you are spot on 😁

[@franklyvegas]

Thanks! That’s much more coming down the pipeline. Thanks for stopping by!

[@kimmichau7643]

Their food is good. This restaurant is owned by koi palace group in Bay Area California

[@mykv2258]

I was there last week with a few friends, and it was not worth it. Huge dim sum regret. Way too expensive for a mediocre dim sum. And you're right, there are a lot of better dim sum restaurants with better prices in Vegas.

[@franklyvegas]

Sorry to hear that you and your friends were let down. Thanks for watching!

[@LoyaFrostwind]

Palette Tea Lounge is a Tesla.

[@franklyvegas]

Which one?

[@LoyaFrostwind]

@@franklyvegas any. I don’t know the models well. Or maybe a Benz.

[@franklyvegas]

@@LoyaFrostwind How about BMW?

[@LoyaFrostwind]

@@franklyvegas ha ha. Maybe.

[@reginabaker4049]

Radish cake appeared to be too thick , too much show & no pony from the looks of it

[@franklyvegas]

There’s better options around. Thanks for stopping by.

[@po350]

your back story is way too long...

[@franklyvegas]

Sorry it isn’t to your liking.

[@po350]

@@franklyvegas Just my input. I watched the entire video anyway. Appreciate the work nonetheless...

[@franklyvegas]

@@po350 Sorry for the late response. We've set notifications to receive tags like yours but somehow it isn't working on our end. But we just want to say we appreciate you taking the time to watch. Thank you.

[@badimpulses17]

Thy emphasize too much on looking fancy rather than on the food.

[@franklyvegas]

Question is whether the fancy is the worth the price.

[@royhi1809]

PASS

[@franklyvegas]

Hard?

[@truthbearer888]

Ridiculously overpriced just looking at the menu.

[@franklyvegas]

You’re not alone with that opinion!

[@jessicalist7916]

Overhyped!

[@franklyvegas]

That seems to be a prevailing opinion. I think there's definitely room for improvement. Thanks for stopping by!

[@OldMan-B]

Way overpriced dim sum.

[@franklyvegas]

Definitely priced on the high side.

[@albertlee9220]

This place is piss poor

[@franklyvegas]

It could definitely use some improvements. Thanks for watching!

[@lindayoshida3328]

Just had this and it was awful

[@franklyvegas]

Yikes, sorry to hear that.

[@robertyue7017]

Rather not.

[@franklyvegas]

Seems like the consensus

[@michellel8295]

Looks overpriced.

[@franklyvegas]

Definitely not the best bang for the buck. Thanks for stopping by!

[@tonylee7714]

Over price BS

[@franklyvegas]

Definitely not the best bang for the buck. Thanks for stopping by!

[@albertlee9220]

This place is piss poor

[@franklyvegas]

It definitely could be better. Thanks for stopping by!