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Ocean Palace

Dim Sum Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, and Dumpling Restaurant$$$$
Houston
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6.7/10
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    Allen A.
    "Tea cup and plates at Ocean Palacf..."(2 Tips)
    RW R.
    "Great shrimp dumplings!"(2 Tips)
    Maribel A.
    "Shrimp & pork dumplings"(4 Tips)
    Allen A.
    "many dim sum places in town"(2 Tips)
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  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeNovember 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Anything that's large and fried has s mixture of pork in it. Even this fried shrimp dumpling. Pork = flavor enhancer for everything. :)
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    Allen ArcadeNovember 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Of the many dim sum places in town, Ocean Palace has some of the best tsui mai. Fresh and plump.
  • Maribel A.heart icon on user image
    Maribel ArribeSeptember 8, 2013
    Shrimp & pork dumplings are awesome but, if on a diet, this is not the place to go. Too much temptations.
  • Cassidy C.heart icon on user image
    Cassidy ChauMay 15, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    They will pass judgement on you if you're not Asian, so that sucks, but their food is consistently good and we can get in and out in 30 minutes, so I'll take it. Just bring Asian people with you!
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    Engeline TanJanuary 25, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Beautifully renovated. Dim Sum still excellent.
  • Noye V.
    Noye VoraboutJune 5, 2014
    One of the best dim sum. Try their shu Mai, Chinese broccoli, and congee
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeJune 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you prefer a little less hassle, cleaner, and a more traditional Chinese dim sum experience, give Fung'a Kitchen east on Bellaire Blvd and 59 a shot.
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressAugust 4, 2014
    This is one of the Houston Chinese community's favorite dim sum destinations. Read more
  • Burlarr M.
    Had the lunch special and left full, the food took a while, I am guessing this is to allow the ladies with appetizers to get as much business as possible
  • Rachel M.
    Rachel MercerDecember 29, 2010
    Try the sesame balls, guaranteed tastiness for any dim sum virgins. Also: dumplings and lotus leaves are a safe bet.
  • Efren R.
    Efren RodriguezAugust 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for a dim sum menu and server can bring the item to you
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeMay 30, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best dim sum in Houston. Go on the weekend for best variety and freshness. As good as the average dim sum in LA or SF.
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    Allen ArcadeMarch 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Terrific pork tripe at the specialty counter. Yum!!!
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    Allen ArcadeJanuary 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't gripe about the tripe; it's ripe!
  • Michelle C.
    Michelle ChaiFebruary 23, 2014
    I luv the steam crab with fried rice.
  • David N.
    David NguyenAugust 18, 2013
    Food is good. But Beware of waiters with sticky hands.
  • Brian T.
    Brian TsaiSeptember 11, 2011
    Good dim sum, better than most in town.
  • Ellen Y.
    Ellen YeungJanuary 15, 2012
    Finally, a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown with free wi-fi! :D
  • Sean F.
    Sean FergusonMay 25, 2014
    Not very good today. Dirty plates, okay service and carpet flooring needs a really good cleaning. Chairs are old. BUT THE DIM SUM WAS GOOD.
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeMarch 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Only so so "chicken butt buns". Acceptable if you're too lazy to go to one if the many nearby bakeries.
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    Allen ArcadeFebruary 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Observe the restaurant's spelling of "palace" on their teapots and plates. Must have been made in China. ;)
  • RW R.
    RW ReesApril 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great shrimp dumplings!
  • China Daily USA
    China Daily USAApril 14, 2011
    This place is mostly famous for its delicious seafood.
  • Jessica J.
    Jessica JonesMay 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the shrimp with mayonnaise!
  • Sam J.
    Sam JonesJanuary 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    All the plates and cups say "OCEAN PALACF"
  • Hieu D.
    Hieu DuongDecember 26, 2016
    Dim sum restaurant
  • Deborah B.
    Deborah BurkheadJuly 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the peaking duck!!!
  • jill x.
    jill xavierDecember 26, 2011
    they dont take american express
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeFebruary 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Tea cup and plates at Ocean Palacf...
  • Katherine C.
    Katherine ChengSeptember 28, 2011
    Service is bad!
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