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

Yum Cha is great.

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

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

It's a miracle!

@franklyvegas

4 ай бұрын

Some would say. Thanks for dropping by!

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

@franklyvegas

4 ай бұрын

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

@michellewelborn9263

10 күн бұрын

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.

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

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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.

$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

3 ай бұрын

Many share the same sentiment. Thanks for stopping by!

@kimmichau7643

3 ай бұрын

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

@stolennimbus

3 ай бұрын

@@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

Ай бұрын

Haha.. their hype in being expensive for sure.

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

@franklyvegas

4 ай бұрын

PPP is solid. Thanks for watching!

Those prices are crazy for dim sum

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

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!

dim sum ftw

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

Dim sum is indeed yum!

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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!

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

4 ай бұрын

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

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

@franklyvegas

4 ай бұрын

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

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

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

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

dim sum in USA is nice.

@franklyvegas

9 күн бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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.

this place is for ABC's and gwai luos!

@franklyvegas

4 ай бұрын

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

@LoyaFrostwind

2 ай бұрын

For yuppy and affluent ABCs, you mean.

@BDortmund1

Ай бұрын

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

Take a shot every time he says MEALY

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

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

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

4 ай бұрын

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.

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

@franklyvegas

4 ай бұрын

Shout out to Richmond! Thanks for watching!

How about the Siu Mai?

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

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

Those siu long bao look machine made

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

They could very well be. Thanks for stopping by!

Sister to Koi Palace in the Bay Area.

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

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

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

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

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

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

2 ай бұрын

Agreed. Thanks for stopping by!

@rsnc23

24 күн бұрын

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.

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

2 ай бұрын

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

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

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

Do you recall which one that is?

@Carolfelipe1213

3 ай бұрын

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

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

@franklyvegas

6 күн бұрын

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

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

4 ай бұрын

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

4 ай бұрын

@@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

4 ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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.

Dim sum in Vegas is still lacking.

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

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

So which place is best for dim sum?

@franklyvegas

4 ай бұрын

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!

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

@franklyvegas

4 ай бұрын

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

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

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

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

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

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

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

highfalutin - not grounded, too alien - next.

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

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

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

4 ай бұрын

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!

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

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

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

@kimmichau7643

3 ай бұрын

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

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

3 ай бұрын

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

Palette Tea Lounge is a Tesla.

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

Which one?

@LoyaFrostwind

2 ай бұрын

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

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

@@LoyaFrostwind How about BMW?

@LoyaFrostwind

Ай бұрын

@@franklyvegas ha ha. Maybe.

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

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

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

PASS

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

Hard?

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

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

Question is whether the fancy is the worth the price.

your back story is way too long...

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

Sorry it isn’t to your liking.

@po350

3 ай бұрын

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

@franklyvegas

2 ай бұрын

@@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.

Ridiculously overpriced just looking at the menu.

@franklyvegas

21 күн бұрын

You’re not alone with that opinion!

Overhyped!

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

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

This place is piss poor

@franklyvegas

4 ай бұрын

It could definitely use some improvements. Thanks for watching!

Rather not.

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

Seems like the consensus

Just had this and it was awful

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

Yikes, sorry to hear that.

Way overpriced dim sum.

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

Definitely priced on the high side.

Over price BS

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

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

Looks overpriced.

@franklyvegas

Ай бұрын

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

This place is piss poor

@franklyvegas

3 ай бұрын

It definitely could be better. Thanks for stopping by!