Maxine's Palace

First time here and this restaurant offers a commendable culinary experience overall, with flavors that leave a positive impression. While the taste is generally satisfying, the pricing might be considered a tad high for some. The variety of dim sum is good and I can tell that they use quality ingredients. However, the steamed vermicelli roll fell short of personal preference, possibly due to its texture (thick and a bit chewy). The ambiance and service are noteworthy, contributing to an overall enjoyable dining experience. I would not say the pricing is the most affordable dim sum choice in town but not too bad.

Westernised foods does not taste authentic at all, price is slightly high compare to food quality, service is slow. Very crowded, recommend to make reservation in advance. Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) seasoning are good but the skin is too thick. Chee Cheong Fun (Rice Noodle Roll) is too thick too and the shrimps were too little, it wasn't able to absorb the soysauce to infuse it's flavouring. Xiaolongbao is disappointing, totally dry and no broth from the bun, and taste bland. BBQ pork bun is too dry, colouring and taste are way off. Overall still a good place for Dim Sum / Yumcha.

I had crispy roast pork on rice and a hot and sour soup. I think it was a decent meal, I didn't like the sauce that came with the crispy roast pork, but I just will ask for no sauce next time, the soup was lacking a bit of the sour taste but still nice. The staff were nice and friendly, my only upset is they wouldn't give me 2 dumplings alone I would've had to buy a full entree just to taste the dumplings. They should have single buy options for the single person. Pork was a bit thin...

Food is good. Service is fast and responsive. We tried the dimsum and congee, taste pretty average actually. BUT, we are very mesmerised with the egg tart. It’s a must ordered food!!You will never regret it. Its the best egg tart i have tried in New Zealand. Well done!! Will definitely come back just for the egg tart 😂

Been to Maxine's Palace a few times. GREAT food and dim sum but had been inconsistent today and the previous visit. The beef tendon we ordered today was really chewy and seems undercooked, unlike the tender ones we ate previously. The fried radish cake was too peppery. Maybe it's a different chef? The remaining food were delicious as usual. 👍 Service staff are consistently friendly 😁 and polite even though it was very crowded during lunch time today. ❇️ Best to make reservations before going to Maxine's. ❇️ Recommended dishes are 烧卖 siew mai, fried sesame balls (sweet), 烧鸭 roast duck, 烧肉 roast pork, 干炒牛河 fried beef hor fun, 肠粉，凤爪.