Based on authentic Chinese standard, Mandarin Kitchen (MK) is the best dimsum place in town. The dimsum quality is much higher than any other restaurant in town. That is why so many Asians eat dimsum at MK and the wait can be long on Sundays. Due to the busy dimsum business, many popular items do run out after 12:30pm. With the high turnover, the dimsum is very fresh. The previous reviewer complained about bad leftover chicken feet, it is probably a stroke of bad luck. \r
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A variety of tea choices are available for dimsum, but you have to ask your server. Otherwise, they will just bring you Jasmine tea (made with real tea leaves). The service is uneven, depending on the server you get. However, once you get to know them, the service improves. It is quite typical for a restaurant to charge a 15% gratuity for dim sum. Also, if you have a party of 6 or more for regular dinner, MK does charge a 15% gratuity, too, just like many restaurants. MK also offer authentic Chinese lunch buffets Mon-Fri.\r
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JunBo dimsum is way overpriced (avg. $25 per person). Yangtze dimsum is under par and catered to Westerners. Mai Village dimsum is quite good, but the cart flow is poorly planned as some carts will not come to you if you are seated away from the central area. In addition, Mai Village is not a true Chinese restaurant as chinese hot mustard sauce is not available for dimsum and Jasmine tea bag is the only tea served at dimsum.
Pros: Great dimsum, fresh seafood, authentic chinese taste.
Cons: Uneven service, bathroom maintenance need to improve.
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