Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace in Monterey Park surprised us. The baked BBQ pork buns were warm and flaky, the shrimp har gow came out piping hot, and the egg yolk buns had that perfect lava center. We also tried the deep fried milk, which is crispy on the outside and creamy inside, and it worked surprisingly well. It's a great spot for dim sum classics with a few fun twists. Note: the team at Crystal Palace has taken over operations and is working hard to keep quality high. Chef Tony is no longer involved.
Go here if
- →You want reliable dim sum classics with a few surprises
- →You're in the Monterey Park area
- →You like trying creative dim sum items
Skip it if
- —You want the absolute highest tier dim sum in SGV
- —You're not into surprises on the menu
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The basics
- Address
- 555 N Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754
- Price
- $$$ · $40+
- Cuisine
- Dim Sum
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