6/22 Oakland, California

What’s for brunch on a Sundy morning in Chinatown?

Dim sum of course!! That’s no brainer.

We asked around for the best dim sum place. Two out of three people recommended Legendary Palace.

Travel Tip: Always ask the locals for restaurant recommendation. Don’t just ask one, ask a few people.

It was peak lunch time and Legendary Palace was packed! So, do come here early (we overslept… :P).

We waited 20 minutes for our table. While waiting, we rushed next door to buy some fruits (in season bing cherries, lychees, etc) and pastries to be consumed later of the day. When it comes to food, I always think ahead.

Karan can’t get enough of the red bean buns.


Pretty cakes

A box of goodies for only $3.50

It was definitely worth the wait for our table. There were restaurants nearby with no lines. You order the dim sum off the menu. In my opinion, you gotta order dim sum off the dim sum cart for an aunthentic dim sum experience.

Dig in!

Pastry cart

One of my favorite desserts is Tofu Flower. It’s silky custardy tofu in sweet syrup. I prefer to eat it warm. Some people prefer to eat it chilled.

Server: “We call this Tofu Brain in Beijing.”

Tofu Flower

Karan’s comment on Tofu Flower: “Hmm… Weird.”

Four dim sum steamers and a dessert later, we were full!

Our bill came to $17. Not bad, since we really enjoyed the food.

Come with your family and friends for some quality bonding time around the table! It’s a Chinese tradition that should be cherished forever.

Come again