Taste

This place was exceptional! Some 9/10 and above dishes!

The skewer pot was so good! So well balanced and slightly spicy. The spicy pickled fish soup was great! Everything was amazing!

One of the most authentic Chinese food I had in a while. Palo Alto is blessed with this spot!

Surprisingly tasty Sichuan food!
A little pricey but worth our visit.
Highly recommend the sweet and sour fish.

The Mongolian beef was a flavor explosion - tender and perfectly seasoned. The tea duck was a delightful surprise, offering a unique and tasty twist. The sizzling pot stole the show, and I can’t recommend it enough—truly a must-try. The restaurant offers a delightful array of traditional Sichuan dishes, making it a satisfying culinary journey. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend if you're looking for Chinese food. With a prominent location in the heart of Palo Alto, this restaurant will hit the spot for both classic Chinese dishes and also more specialized Chinese dishes. Very clean restaurant and friendly staff, highly recommend!

I highly recommend Taste if you are in Palo Alto looking for authentic Chinese food. The menu is vast to satisfy all your cravings. The ambiance is great and the owner is so nice and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back here!

I had an incredible dining experience at Taste Restaurant on University Ave in Palo Alto. From start to finish, everything was impeccable, from the warm welcome at the door to the impeccable service and delicious food.

The menu serves authentic Szechuan traditional cuisine. I was blown away by the quality and freshness of the ingredients used, and we can request for the spicy to be mild and it turned out to fit perfectly to my preferred spicy level.

The staff at Taste Restaurant were outstanding - attentive, and friendly. They made me feel so welcome and ensured that every aspect of my dining experience was perfect. The ambiance of the restaurant was also lovely, with a cozy and intimate atmosphere, which good for friends meet up for lunch or family style gatherings and kids friendly.

Overall, I would highly recommend Taste Restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic Szechuan dining experience in Palo Alto. From the food to the service to the ambiance, everything was top-notch and deserving of 5 stars. I can't wait to return!

Sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. This restaurant was right on University avenue. Great food and service. Had some Dim Sum, and although I’m not as well versed in Dim Sum, the server was able to coach me to make the best choice. Delicious!! Highly recommend.

This is definitely a shop that I will visit many times, spicy chicken, pickled cabbage and fish are very authentic taste, let me experience the taste of hometown. The owner Sandy is a very decent person, she is very talkative and funny, recommend everyone!

This was so far the best Chinese food I've had in the bay area. Better than anything up in SF and down to San Jose. I am particularly a fan of Sichuan food, and this restaurant absolutely delivers. The balance of spice, numbing, savory, and sweet was absolutely masterful. Sure, you pay Palo Alto prices, but out of everything on this street I left here feeling like the value was unmatched. My personal highlight was the Lover's Delight, which had a delicious combination of beef and tripe with spicy sauce and peanuts. The staff were really friendly, and service was super speedy. I will absolutely be back, as they actually offer food at a quality I've only ever had in a Chinese restaurant north of Toronto.

Despite having a sore throat, I was really craving some Chinese cuisine, so I requested that they not add any spice to my food. I was pleasantly surprised that even without the added kick, the dishes still tasted absolutely fantastic!

The restaurant's service was also exceptional. The staff were very attentive and accommodating to my needs. They went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was enjoyable and comfortable.

Check out this hidden gem on University Ave if you love authentic Chinese food! Price is quite reasonable given the location! recommend: Bo Bo Chicken: Spicy and delicious! Tea-smoked duck is my favorite! Taste and texture are very similar to Peking duck: skin is crispy and meat is tender, perfect amount of fat, yum! Roasted Pork knuckles: melt in your mouth delish! Salted egg yolk Pumpkin: sweet pumpkin is wrapped in a thick layer of salted egg yolk and fried to a crisp, beware salted egg yolk is super addictive! Also love the hot and sour noodles with pork intestines, hands down authentic! They have both spicy and non-spicy food so everyone would be accommodated! Overall a great place for authentic Chinese food if you are close by!

Excellent customer service and delicious food. It is not bad for Palo Alto pricing wise. The food tasted fresh and well presented. The food came fast and had a lot of umami taste. Not busy on a Thursday early opening hour. Nice and open feel. Good place for a meetup. Their red bean sesame balls were so yummy. Also liked the custard buns. The Mongolian beef were outshined by the shredded pork on veg bedding but still good.

A great fd of mine brought me here for the guest time. Wow so many selections. Love everything we ordered, and the staffs are very warm welcome. Definitely will come back and try out more on the menu. If you haven’t try out this place. Highly recommended this place👍👍.

Taste! The interior was bright, warm, and cozy. The workers are really friendly and the food comes out really quick. Most importantly, each of the dishes we ate were light, high quality, and I could not stop eating!

Order:
- Honey walnut shrimp: a childhood treat, not too sweet, crispy on the outside soft on the inside, and the cucumbers were thin and refreshing. A great combo.
- Braised beef soup. My go to dish everywhere I go. The noodles were soft, the bokchoy was fresh, and i enjoyed drinking the soup!
- Stir Fried Pea Sprouts with Garlic: my favorite type of vegetables! Light, garlicky and buttery. I think I ate the whole plate myself…
- Pickled Cabbage Clay Pot with Beef: if you are in the mood for light soup, pickled vegetables, and noodles then this would be a great dish. I believe this dish is also served spicy.
- Fried steam buns: I was so full by the end of the meal, but this dish was a great ending. They came in bite sized portions and could be easily eaten as a small treat!

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Taste and hope you guys can try it yourselves!

Taste Restaurant in Palo Alto: Great Food, Great Service, Taste Restaurant in Palo Alto is a great place to eat. The people who work there are really nice and make sure you have a good time. They know a lot about the menu and help you choose what to eat.The food is amazing. Everything tastes fresh and is cooked just right. They make each dish look really good too, which makes the meal even better.If you like good food and friendly service, you should go to Taste Restaurant. It's perfect for a special day out or just a nice dinner. You'll have a great time and enjoy some delicious food.

Szechuan restaurant in downtown Palo Alto (across from Apple). Great extensive menu, delicious Szechuan dishes. friendly waiter.

I had the pleasure of dining at Taste in Palo Alto today for lunch, and I must say, it was an extraordinary experience. The service was truly exceptional and incredibly friendly. The staff was attentive to our table's every need and went out of their way to accommodate us. I ordered the Bo Bo Chicken, Fire Burst Cabbage, Sichuan Spicy Pickled Whole Fish with noodles, Stir fried water spinach with garlic, and the Spicy Chicken wings. (I was so eager to dig into the food that I completely forgot to snap a picture of it before diving in.)

The Bo Bo Chicken and Fire Burst Cabbage stood out as exceptional highlights. The Bo Bo Chicken tasted exceptional thanks to the Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil, creating a harmony of flavor that paired beautifully with the chicken and vegetables. The Fire Burst Cabbage, on the other hand, proved to be a masterful creation, offering a savory yet light contrast that left a lasting impression.

The Sichuan Spicy Pickled Whole Fish with noodles took me on a savory and sour escapade, each mouthful beckoning me to savor more.

The Stir Fried Water Spinach with Garlic was a delightful addition, offering a burst of fresh flavors that perfectly complemented the ensemble of dishes.

Lastly, the Spicy Chicken Wings! They were fried to golden perfection and adorned with an amazing medley of spices that enhanced the juicy pieces of chicken. The balance of heat and flavor was amazing.

The impeccable flavors, generous portion sizes, and thoughtful composition of each dish left me eager to return for another extraordinary meal.

Great authentic szechuan restaurant located in downtown Palo Alto! Really cozy interior with an extremely friendly staff. All the food was so delicious with a right balance of spice, and the dishes were not too oily! Would highly recommend

Very friendly service, the staff is efficient and caring, the food came out very quickly, and was delicious. Overall a great location for Chinese food in Palo Alto. I will recommend this, and if you have a chance come back.

Best place in Palo Alto. The dishes are so authentic and beautifuly made. We come here at least once a week. Enjoy sweet and sour fish (fish cut in spiral and deep fried in tempura like flour), spicy chicken wings, (new) make your own sizzling pot, different kinds of vegetable dishes.