Good hidden place that has been providing dim sum for many years. There is usually always seating if you go early enough to beat the lunch crowd. The best time is early or mid morning. They have a display case of dim sum treats and a huge menu board of their offerings. Service is quick and the foods arrive fast. The place is usually super busy with many patrons walking in for take out and the cooks shuttling dim sum plates out from the kitchen. Parking is validated in the Cultural Plaza garage.

Here for the first time with my brother and niece. We were near Chinatown and wanting dim sum. Mei Sum was closed shockingly (it's Wednesday)! Desserts and a big Manapua are in the case on the wall , self-serve style. Our dim sum came out fairly quickly and it was all good. Normally you must park in the Chinatown cultural center, but we were lucky and got the last space on River Street side. We especially enjoyed custard tart (Dan Tan), which was just the right creamy, custard consistency, not heavily cornstarches as many places serve it. The food came out quickly after we ordered, and if you don't order right away, you will have to wait for the server to come back, which could take a while. All happy with our meal and service and will come here again!

My auntie took my wife and I to this restaurant many years ago. Today, there was a line for their dim sum. Six people waiting outside the front door. I did a jaunt around China Town and then came back. The line was gone, and I picked up two orders of streamed pork hash. Good taste and good service. Enjoy

It's been a while since we came to Tai Pan and Cultural Plaza. Hubs and I had some LNY groceries to buy, decided to grab brunch. I knew he was turned off by the male cashier at Tai Pan so I said we can eat anywhere, but the traffic in Maunakea area was nuts so Cultural Plaza it is. On the outside everything looks the same, but there were minor changes -- the uniforms (orange t-shirt vs red blouse I think), there are male waitstaff, and I didn't see the (always grumpy-looking) cashier. We also got to put our name on a waitlist which is now at a visible spot. I recognize the same waitresses and a couple of new faces. Quality of food is still as good as before. Looks like they've reverted to their previous menu too, instead of the printed and laminated list. For the two of us we ordered 2x chicken feet (super tender), baked char siu bao (very soft and fluffy bun, delicious char siu inside), shrimp seaweed roll (juicy shrimp, very crispy), beef balls (bouncy and tasty), and new osmanthus and coconut jelly (light and refreshing). Total was a little over $30. We ate like we were in a race (which we were haha) so ours was probably their fastest turnover. Somehow the atmosphere felt a little brighter this time. Also, it looks like they do curbside pickup for takeout orders. Solid four stars.

I really really liked my visit to Tai Pan Dim Sum! Actually came to the Chinese Cultural Center to have breakfast at Fook Lam only to be disappointed by a sign that said they would be closed on Tuesdays starting 1/16/2024 which was the day we went....bummers but it actually was a good thing because I got to try a new place. My breakfast companion steered me to Tai Pan and I have nothing but accolades for this visit. I forgot to take pictures of the bean curd seafood wraps, the CharSui Look fun and the Turnip cake and Taro cake but they were all worthy of a try. I was told the owner of this Dim Sum House used to be co-owner of Fook Lam until they split and he started this restaurant. The dishes as very similar. The only difference is there are no carts which is okay because service is fast and there's not room anyway. Soooo if you're down for DimSum don't be hesitant to try this place, I did and I'm very happy I did. Parking in the center parking structure was $2. Stopped to watch the Tai Chi workout, those participants are tough, I'm wondering if I can donate and get the shirt?

Back recently after a long break away. Forgot how much I enjoy this place. I had stopped coming when my mother stopped asking for her favorite food: lo bat gao. Food consistently delicious. There are a few favorite items they no longer carry. There are still a couple of items I have to go elsewhere to enjoy. Still,what they do have is basically really good. I love their new seafood dumpling bursting with filling! The reason have elevated my star review is because of the excellent service. These ladies working here @ Taipan are so kind yet efficient and hard working. They took care of our party with every attention to detail, even clearing our plates and baskets as soon as they emptied. I also noticed that while other dim sum restaurants continue to raise their prices, Taipan lags behind them just a wee bit. In today's competitive market one has to stay competitive! Believe I will be back again soon. Taipan continues to be a favorite takeout place! And yesterday it was a welcome dine in spot for myself and friends!

Deeeeeelicious!!! Still the best flavors for dim sum, in my 100% fair opinion. The service gets better and better with each visit as well, and I'm so thankful the food has reminded the same after multiple decades. Today, my wife tried something different - the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup. Yo, that dish was SO AMAZINGLY GOOD! The broth was exactly as expected, with its savory, deep, clean taste... accompanied by perfectly cooked thin egg noodles. The bowl of noodles was topped with tender and delicious pieces of fatty beef and tendon. Exactly what she was craving for! My faves, of course, are the Bean Curd Roll, Char Siu Look Fun, Chive Dumpling w/ Shrimp, Shrimp Gau, Meak Gok, and Black Bean Spareribs. Tried a new dish today - the Stuffed Eggplant. It was prepared black bean style and it was yum yum too. Love this place. Hope you love it too!