Palette Tea House

About us

Palette Tea House 彩籠 is located at the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach, in the plaza of Ghirardelli Square. Founded by the family of Koi Palace 鯉魚門 and Dragon Beaux 俏龍軒, Palette Tea House introduces a new approach to dim sum, seafood, and specialized Cantonese cooking. Palette combines modern ingredients and a local atmosphere, yet remains familiarly authentic.

The first Koi Palace was opened in 1996 by the Ng family, who came over to San Francisco as immigrants from Hong Kong. Influenced by the bustling seafood port of "Lei Yu Mun" in their hometown, the Ng's wanted to bring a piece of their heritage to America and share the experience of "yum cha" (the Chinese tradition of a tea gathering) with the Bay Area. More than 20 years later, their vision stays the same as Palette aspires to build on the tradition of "yum cha" in San Francisco.

Being family-owned, there are currently three Koi Palace locations with Dragon Beaux being the fourth establishment, and Palette Tea House as the latest addition. The palette features a main dining room, an enclosed patio, a quick-serve area for those on the go, and a full bar with a cocktail program cultivated by the award-winning Carlos Yturria. Come give us a visit, and experience a new way of yum cha!

PALETTE TEA GARDEN

DIM SUM. SEAFOOD. TEAHOUSE | SAN MATEO, HILLSDALE MALL

Founded by the team of Koi Palace, Dragon Beaux, and Palette Tea House - Palette Tea Garden introduces a modern approach to dim sum, seafood, Cantonese roast meats, and traditional Chinese cooking. Residing in Hillsdale Mall of San Mateo, Palette Tea Garden is the second location of Palette Tea House. The 8,000SF+ restaurant features special items like Iberico Cha Siu Pork imported from Spain and a beautiful Roasted Peking Duck Set, yet offering a familiarly authentic dim sum experience. PTG has a full bar, is currently open for takeout, and offers a large outdoor patio dining area.

The first Koi Palace was opened in 1996 by the Ng family, who came over to San Francisco as immigrants from Hong Kong. Influenced by the bustling seafood port of "Lei Yu Mun" in their hometown, the Ng's wanted to bring a piece of their heritage to America and share the experience of "yum cha" (the Chinese tradition of a tea gathering) with the Bay Area.

More than 20 years later, their vision stays the same as PTG aspires to build on the tradition of "yum cha" in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Being family-owned, there are currently three Koi Palace locations with Dragon Beaux being the fourth establishment, Palette Tea House as the fifth, and Palette Tea Garden as the latest addition.

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PALETTE TEA GARDEN