Ocean Palace

Beef with broccoli was nothing special. Had to ask to have them add more sauce because it looked a bit dry when it was initially served. Pork siu mai was ok, but it didn't have any toppings. Young chow fried rice and beef with broccoli didn't come in hot enough except for the dim sum. They didn't even have any egg custard, because it was after 4 the waiter explained, which to me was weird.

I was so happy to find this place. Lots of Chinese people go for authentic 'big restaurant' experience that Staten Islanders usually have to go to Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan for. Food is very good. Ambiance feels bright, clean and modern. Dim sum menu is diverse and reasonable. Staff is friendly. I'm glad they're here. *UPDATE make sure you understand the unwritten specials. We've been coming often for 2 months since they opened. Somehow a "$23" unwritten-specials dish that was described to us, and we confirmed a few times, turned into a $275 crab dish on the bill. We didn't know until the end, so we were stuck with a $300 bill. We got it down a bit, but this was a shock we could do little about. I'm not challenging WHY it costs that much (it was good). I am just saying you should confirm that the customer knows it's a $275 dish.

Finally an authentic Chinese restaurant on Staten Island!! My boyfriend and I went for dinner and the food was delicious like going to Chinatown in NYC. Their dim sum is just as impressive. My daughter and I were very happy with the choices and how everything was made. We are going to bring the rest of the family...this restaurant is a gem.