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Palette Tea House Menu & Prices 2026: Full Dim Sum, Entrees & Drinks

The full Palette Tea House menu with prices for 2026 — all dumplings, XLB soup dumplings, Peking Duck, wok entrees, premium teas, cocktails and wines at this upscale Cantonese dim sum restaurant in San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square. Below: signature items at a glance, the full priced menu, the best dishes, vegetarian picks, a tea guide and a price comparison with comparable dim sum and Chinese restaurants.

Ghirardelli Square, SFCantonese Dim SumXLB Soup Dumplings from $10Peking Duck $44Fine Teas from $3Full Bar & Sake List
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Signature items

XLB Soup Dumpling Sampler$16.00
Peking Duck Set (Half)$44.00
Lobster Dumpling$12.00
Wagyu Beef Chow Fun$28.00
Honey Walnut Prawns$28.00
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Quick answers

Common Palette Tea House menu questions, answered

The four most common searches about Palette Tea House's menu — answered in one glance, with 2026 prices.

Most celebrated dish
Peking Duck Set $44.00

Half lacquered duck with momo crepes and classic condiments. Best ordered with advance notice.

Best dumpling for newcomers
Original Pork XLB (3) $10.00

The classic soup dumpling — thin skin, savory broth, minced pork. A benchmark of the kitchen's craft.

Best vegetarian pick
Impossible Mapo Tofu $20.00

Silken tofu with Impossible meat in Sichuan numbing-spicy sauce. Rich, warming and fully meatless.

Best value dish
XLB Sampler (5 flavors) $16.00

Five different soup dumplings in one order — original, kale, crab, black truffle and beet & beef.

Signature dishes & sets

Palette Tea House signature items & family sets

The Happiness and Harmony sets are the best way to experience the full range of the kitchen — multiple courses, shared at the table, with the core signature dishes already curated for you.

Happiness Set for 2$108.00

  • Chilled Cucumber Salad
  • Vegetarian Spring Rolls (3)
  • Assorted Dumplings (3)
  • Sichuan String Beans
  • Chicken entree
  • Chinese Olive Fried Rice
  • Portuguese Egg Tarts (2)

Best-value option for two diners exploring the full menu.

Harmony Banquet for 5$298.00

  • Supreme Seafood Soup
  • Palette XLB Sampler
  • Assorted Siu Mai
  • Peking Duck Set (Half)
  • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Wagyu Beef Chow Fun
  • Steamed Custard Dumplings (4)

Ten-course banquet. The most complete way to experience the kitchen.

Lowest-priced items

The 10 most affordable items at Palette Tea House

Palette Tea House is upscale dim sum, but there are genuine entry-level options — teas start at $3 per person and most dim sum baskets sit at $10. The list below covers every item priced at $10 or under.

  1. 1Oolong Tea (per person)Classic oolong pot service.$3.00
  2. 2Chrysanthemum TeaFloral blossom tea service.$3.50
  3. 3Puerh TeaAged earthy tea service.$3.50
  4. 4Chilled Cucumber SaladLight, refreshing starter. Vegetarian.$10.00
  5. 5Vegetarian Spring Rolls (3)Crispy rolls with vegetable filling.$10.00
  6. 6Original Pork XLB Soup Dumpling (3)The benchmark XLB.$10.00
  7. 7Chicken Soup Dumpling XLB (3)Lighter broth than the pork.$10.00
  8. 8Classic Ha Gow Shrimp Dumpling (3)Traditional translucent shrimp dumpling.$10.00
  9. 9Crystal Jade Vegetarian Dumpling (3)Translucent jade wrapper, vegetarian.$10.00
  10. 10Steamed BBQ Pork Bao (3)Fluffy bao with honey BBQ pork.$10.00
Vegetarian picks

Best vegetarian dishes at Palette Tea House (with prices)

Palette Tea House marks vegetarian dishes clearly on its menu with a (V) tag. Seven standout vegetarian options are ranked below by value and crowd reception. Cross-contact with seafood is possible in a shared kitchen — mention allergies to your server.

  1. 1Crystal Jade Vegetarian Dumpling (3)Translucent jade wrapper with a vegetable filling.$10.00
  2. 2Impossible Mapo TofuSichuan numbing-spicy sauce with plant-based Impossible meat.$20.00
  3. 3Sichuan String BeansBattered-fried with garlic, chili and pickled turnip.$22.00
  4. 4Garlic Pea TendrilsWok-roasted with garlic and house fragrant oil.$22.00
  5. 5Braised Eggplant with TofuSilky eggplant and tofu in Sichuan-inspired sauce.$22.00
  6. 6Black Truffle Morel Mushroom Chow FunWide flat rice noodles with shaved truffle and morel.$36.00
  7. 7Chinese Olive Fried RiceFragrant, savory fried rice with seasonal vegetables.$19.00
The tea program

Palette Tea House fine tea guide: 8 selections & prices

Tea is at the heart of any dim sum experience. Palette Tea House charges per person for unlimited refills throughout the meal — the investment is $3–$4.50 per person. Here is a guide to each selection.

$3.00 per person

Oolong

The classic dim sum table tea — semi-oxidized, with a smooth, lightly floral character. Good for the whole table if you want a neutral pairing.

$3.50 per person

Chrysanthemum

Delicate dried chrysanthemum blossom tea with a light, subtly sweet floral flavor. Traditional pairing for rich dim sum dishes.

$3.50 per person

Puerh

Aged compressed tea cake from Yunnan with an earthy, woody depth. Cuts through fatty dishes — ideal with roasted meats and XO preparations.

$4.50 per person

Jade Jasmine Pearl

Hand-rolled green tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms. The pearls unfurl in the pot — light, aromatic and visually elegant.

$4.50 per person

Iron Goddess (Tie Guan Yin)

Premium Fujian oolong with a rich, orchid-like fragrance and a clean mineral finish. One of the most celebrated Chinese teas.

$4.50 per person

Golden Eyebrow (Jin Jun Mei)

Rare, hand-picked Wuyi black tea with a distinctive honey, caramel and orchid aroma. A good choice for black-tea drinkers wanting something elevated.

Tea ordering note. At Palette Tea House, tea is charged per person for unlimited refills during your meal. Each guest selects their own tea — the table can order different varieties. Non-alcoholic alternatives include the Hong Kong Boba Milk Tea ($7.50, iced) and house-made iced tea ($5.50).
Seasonal & signature highlights

Special & standout items on the Palette Tea House menu

Seasonal specials rotate with availability — confirm with your server. Signature items below are permanent fixtures that define the kitchen's identity.

Seasonal

Pumpkin Puffs

Seasonal taro-puff-style baked puffs filled with pumpkin custard, available in autumn months. Ask your server for current seasonal specials.

Signature

XLB Sampler (5 flavors)

The kitchen's flagship dim sum item: five distinct soup dumplings — original pork, kale, crab, black truffle and beet & beef — in a single bamboo steamer.

$16.00
Signature

Peking Duck Set

Lacquered half duck roasted to order, carved and served with momo crepes and classic condiments. The centerpiece of the menu.

$44.00
Special

Black Truffle Duck Fried Rice

Freshly shaved Perigord black truffle over duck fried rice with shiitake mushroom and taro. The most premium rice dish on the menu.

$36.00
Browse the menu

Jump to a menu category

All ten Palette Tea House menu categories with item counts.

Dumplings & Bao18 itemsPalette Classics6 itemsPalette Signature Entrees11 itemsVegetables7 itemsRice, Noodles & Soups12 itemsDesserts5 itemsFine Teas (Per Person)8 itemsSoft Drinks & Non-Alcoholic8 itemsSignature Cocktails & Mocktails8 itemsFamily Meal Sets2 items
The full priced menu

Every item on the Palette Tea House menu (2026 prices)

All categories below. Tags flag seafood (SF), vegetarian (V) and spicy (S) items. Market-price items (live crab, whole lobster) are listed without a fixed price.

About these prices. Prices are sourced directly from the official Palette Tea House menu at paletteteahouse.com, reviewed May 2026. Menu items and prices are subject to change — confirm current pricing and availability with the restaurant at (415) 347-8888 or SF@PALETTETEAHOUSE.COM. Live crab and whole lobster are listed at market price (MP) and vary daily.
Portion & price guide

Key Palette Tea House dishes: portion size and price

Dim sum is shared — portion sizes matter for budgeting. Here is a reference table for key dishes.

ItemPortionPrice
Pork Soup Dumpling XLB3 pieces$10.00
XLB Sampler (5 flavors)5 pieces$16.00
Abalone Siu Mai3 pieces$14.00
Peking Duck SetHalf duck$44.00
Wagyu Beef Chow FunEntree$28.00
Black Truffle Duck RiceEntree$36.00
Happiness SetFor 2$108.00
Harmony SetFor 5$298.00

Dim sum portions are designed for sharing. A table of two typically orders 6-8 dishes; a table of four orders 10-14 dishes. Family sets (Happiness $108/2, Harmony $298/5) are the most efficient way to order.

Price comparison

How Palette Tea House prices compare to other dim sum restaurants

Like-for-like price check across well-known dim sum and Chinese restaurant peers. Prices are approximate national or city averages as of May 2026.

CategoryPalette Tea HouseDin Tai FungHaidilaoNom Wah Tea Parlor
XLB Soup Dumpling (3-5 pc)$10–$16$12–$16N/A (hotpot)$8–$12
Shrimp Dumpling Ha Gow (3-4 pc)$10–$12$12N/A$8
Premium seafood entree$26–$28$20–$28$25–$35$18–$22
Fried rice$19–$36$16–$20$12–$18$12–$18
Dessert$8–$9$5–$8$6–$10$4–$8
Tea service (per person)$3–$4.50$2–$4$2–$3$2–$3

Palette Tea House sits in the upper tier of dim sum pricing in San Francisco, reflecting Ghirardelli Square real estate, premium proteins (Wagyu, Iberico, black truffle) and the upscale dining room experience. Din Tai Fung comparisons use U.S. locations (varies by market). Nom Wah Tea Parlor is NYC-based.

About Palette Tea House

Where contemporary dim sum meets Cantonese craft

Palette Tea House opened at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, born from the same family that created Koi Palace (Daly City) and Dragon Beaux (San Francisco) — two of the most critically acclaimed Chinese restaurants in Northern California. The kitchen takes traditional Cantonese techniques and elevates them with premium Western ingredients: Wagyu beef, Iberico pork, black truffle, live shellfish and yuzu.

The menu is organized around dim sum (dumplings, bao, siu mai) but extends fully into wok entrees, noodles, fried rice and a whole roasted Peking Duck set. The fine tea program — eight selections, all brewed per-person with unlimited refills — is taken as seriously as the wine and cocktail list. Private dining, banquet sets and a Yum Cha at Home delivery program round out the offering.

8Tea varieties
18Dumpling types
$10XLB from
$44Peking Duck
Ordering tips

How to order well at Palette Tea House

Dim sum at Palette Tea House is designed for sharing. A table of two typically orders five to eight dim sum dishes plus one or two entrees; a table of four can comfortably order ten to fourteen dishes. The family sets (Happiness for 2 at $108, Harmony for 5 at $298) remove the guesswork and include the kitchen's best items across categories.

Order your tea first — it arrives before food and the pot is refilled throughout the meal. The XLB Sampler at $16 is the best single order for newcomers: five soup dumpling flavors let you experience the kitchen's range in one bamboo steamer.

Reservations are strongly recommended on weekends. Call (415) 347-8888 or book via the restaurant's official site.

  • For 2 people: Happiness Set ($108) or 5-7 a la carte dishes
  • Must-order: XLB Sampler ($16), tea service ($3-$4.50/person)
  • Special occasion: Peking Duck Set ($44) — call ahead to reserve
  • Vegetarian table: Crystal Jade Dumpling, Mapo Tofu, Sichuan String Beans, Morel Chow Fun
  • Splurge dishes: Black Truffle Duck Fried Rice ($36), Wagyu Beef Pot Stickers ($14)
  • Location: 900 North Point St (Ghirardelli Square), SF · (415) 347-8888
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Common questions

Palette Tea House menu — frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about Palette Tea House's menu, prices, hours, vegetarian options and how to order.

What is Palette Tea House in San Francisco?

Palette Tea House is an upscale contemporary Cantonese dim sum restaurant at 900 North Point St, Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, CA 94109. It was founded by the family behind Koi Palace and Dragon Beaux — two of the Bay Area's most acclaimed Chinese restaurants — and focuses on handcrafted dumplings, XLB soup dumplings, Peking Duck, and modern Cantonese entrees. Reservations are recommended.

What are the hours for Palette Tea House?

Palette Tea House is open for lunch and dinner. Current hours are 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM Sunday through Thursday. Hours may change for holidays and private events — confirm by calling (415) 347-8888 or visiting paletteteahouse.com before your visit.

How much does Palette Tea House cost per person?

A typical lunch at Palette Tea House runs $40–$65 per person with dumplings, one entree and tea. A full dinner with entrees, duck and drinks typically lands between $70–$120 per person. The Happiness Set for two is $108 and the Harmony banquet for five is $298 — both offer good value for shared-table dining. The priceRange is listed as $$$.

What are the best dishes at Palette Tea House?

Standout dishes based on reviews and the restaurant's own featured items include: Palette Soup Dumpling XLB Sampler ($16) — five flavors including crab and black truffle; Peking Duck Set ($44) — half duck with momo crepes; Lobster Dumpling with Butter Sauce ($12); Black Truffle Duck Fried Rice ($36); and the Honey Walnut Prawns ($28). The XO Wagyu Beef Fried Rice ($28) is a perennial favorite.

Does Palette Tea House have vegetarian options?

Yes. Vegetarian dishes are clearly flagged on the menu (V). Standout vegetarian picks include the Crystal Jade Vegetarian Dumpling ($10), Impossible Mapo Tofu ($20), Sichuan String Beans ($22), Garlic Pea Tendrils ($22), Black Truffle Morel Mushroom Chow Fun ($36), Chinese Olive Fried Rice ($19), and all eight fine tea selections. Cross-contact with seafood is possible in a shared kitchen — mention any allergies to your server.

What teas does Palette Tea House serve?

Palette Tea House takes its tea program seriously. Eight premium teas are served per-person: Oolong ($3), Chrysanthemum ($3.50), Puerh ($3.50), Jade Jasmine Pearl ($4.50), Iron Goddess Tie Guan Yin ($4.50), Organic Puerh ($4.50), Golden Eyebrow Jin Jun Mei ($4.50), and Milk Aroma Oolong ($4.50). All are brewed in traditional teapots and refilled throughout your meal.

Does Palette Tea House serve alcohol?

Yes. Palette Tea House has a full bar including signature cocktails ($15) like the Dragon Dance, Kung Fu Pandan and Drunken Boba; an extensive wine list with bottles from $38 to $428; draft and bottled craft beers ($8–$11) including Asian imports like Tsingtao and Kyoto Matcha IPA; and a curated sake menu (single-serve from $11, full 720ml bottles from $58). Japanese whiskey, Baijiu, Cognac and classic spirits are also available.

Does Palette Tea House offer takeout or delivery?

Yes. Palette Tea House offers pick-up and delivery under the Yum Cha at Home program, which includes frozen dumplings (15-piece packs from $12–$18), bao, house-made condiments (XO chili sauce, Chinese mustard, chili sauce), premium tea bags and steaming kits. Contact the restaurant at (415) 347-8888 or at SF@PALETTETEAHOUSE.COM to arrange orders.

Is Palette Tea House good for groups or private dining?

Yes. Palette Tea House accommodates private parties and banquets at Ghirardelli Square. The Harmony Set ($298 for 5) and Happiness Set ($108 for 2) are popular for groups who want a curated multi-course experience. For larger private events and custom catering, contact the restaurant directly. Reservations for regular dining are strongly recommended on weekends.

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