Yan Peninsula (知味轩)

Yan Peninsula, a renowned Chinese restaurant, stands out for its exceptional quality service, captivating atmosphere, and delectable cuisine. The restaurant’s beautifully crafted ambiance enhances the dining experience. The Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce serve as an ideal appetizer, offering a harmonious blend of textures and delectable flavors. The Spear Ribs with Black Bean Sauce are distinguished by their optimal seasoning, avoiding excessive saltiness. The Shrimp Dumplings are a true culinary delight, characterized by their thin and flavorful wrapper, bursting with shrimp goodness. Despite its unconventional appearance, the Siu Mai with Shrimp Roe is surprisingly flavorful and enjoyable. While the Beef Rice Noodle Rolls are delectable, the overall experience at Yan Peninsula is truly exceptional.

Philip S.

Dim Sum Paradise. Wide Variety, Authentic Menu. Good Service and modern ambiance. Take more people to try this palace of dining to try everything

lawland l.

This review is long overdue. Yan has been our go to for dimsum and dinner. Their baked bbq pork buns and Portuguese’s egg tarts are outstanding. Live seafood is always fresh and reasonably priced. Love their stir fries. Everything is just consistently good! Highly recommend!

WESLEY Z.

Very filling dim sum restaurant that isn't as loud or crowded as other ones. They have a lot of fun bun options with their specialty custard, a lava bun, a sesame bun, among others. Like other Dim Sum restaurants, all one needs to do is check boxes on the menu. The food arrives very fast and my favorite dish is their Fried Coconut Rice Cakes which were perfectly sweet. They also have an airy souffle for dessert that I would also recommend. There is plenty of parking; however, one might want to arrive earlier to get a good spot.

James

I recently had the chance to check out Yan Peninsula in Millbrae, and overall, it was a refreshing and flavorful experience. The restaurant is located right on El Camino Real, and while parking was a little tight (as it always seems to be around here), I lucked out with a spot in their small lot. The inside feels modern and clean – it’s a bit more upscale than your typical dim sum joint, with no carts roaming around. Instead, you fill out a paper checklist, which I actually preferred because it meant everything came out fresh and hot. We ordered a mix of the classics and a few house specials. The baked BBQ pork buns were absolutely delicious – crispy outside with sweet, savory pork inside. The shrimp siu mai with roe was solid, and the texture was just right. A surprise standout was the salted egg yolk lava buns – rich, creamy, and perfect as a dessert. The only slight miss for me was the BBQ rice noodle rolls – the texture was a bit too thick and gummy, but not a dealbreaker. Service was friendly, though a bit slow during peak lunch hours. We had to flag someone down a couple times for tea refills and to check on a missing order, but everyone was polite and helpful once we got their attention. Pricing is on the higher side – we were a group of four and ended up with a $100+ bill (including a 15% service charge). Still, for the quality and clean, relaxed atmosphere, I felt it was worth it. Final thoughts: Yan Peninsula feels like a great option if you’re craving dim sum but want a cleaner, more modern experience without the chaos of traditional push-cart spots. I’d definitely go back – maybe on a weekday to avoid the crowds.

Ryan C.

All the dim sum items we ordered & tried were good. Especially the house special shrimp siu mai. The house special BBQ pork buns were very good also. Overall thumbs up.

Sally W.