Canton Palace - Somerville

Authentic Chinese cuisine that’s absolutely delicious! You won't be disappointed when ordering from this restaurant. My family and I visit twice a month to dine in, and we always have a great experience.

The Beef with Broccoli consists mainly of broccoli with just a few pieces of beef. On top of that, the prices are quite high, and rice isn't included with the meals. Overall, it's a disappointing experience.

The chicken didn't have any garlic, and it looked red, almost like it was undercooked.

The dim sum cart servers were quite aggressive. Whenever we declined an item or mentioned we had already tried something, they would question whether we had really ordered or insist that the food was fresh (which I certainly hope it is). The beef chow fun lacked the necessary wok hei, and both the bean sprouts and beef were significantly undercooked. My family and I haven't been here in a while, so I'm not sure if there's been a change in management, but the service and food quality used to be much better.

I've visited Canton Palace several times, and I'm always impressed by their excellent dim sum, especially for a place outside of NYC. The service is fast, and the food is incredibly delicious—definitely try the shrimp Shu Mai! Our meal for two, including four dishes and a large plate of Chinese broccoli, came to around $40 before tip. I highly recommend visiting on the weekends to enjoy their dim sum. Plus, we can usually find free street parking right in front, as it's located on the edge of downtown Somerville.