About Our Restaurant!
Tea Palace Asian Restaurant & Banquets has come a far way since it’s opening in August of 2008. According to Mr. Duc Tran, Chairman & CEO says it’s the largest restaurant in King County yet. At 20,000 square feet and with an 800-person capacity of dining rooms, the successful establishment promises an enjoyable and memorable time for business conference, wedding banquet, birthday party & anniversaries.
The architecture is a combination of eastern and western styles. There are four sections, a baby grand piano sits on the designer stage of section A. Section B is another dining room; C is a ballroom with a dance floor and a big stage, capable to accommodate up to 300 quests. D can hold 100 people and a small kitchen for cooking class. A beautiful VIP room for party of 20 persons or below with karaoke system. Tea Palace is well equipped with coat room, two bridal rooms for wedding preparations. There are also plenty of amenities to keep party goers entertained and romantic: a commodious dance floor, big stage, runway, photogenic sound system, a large screen projector, speaker and podium for business meeting, conference and social function.
The restaurant hosts a changing lineup of events for guests to enjoy, including Thursday Rockeoke, Friday Vietnamese live band, dancing and Sunday Chinese live band happy hours ballroom dancing. In addition to the fine décor and entertainment, guests can also be assured that they are in good hands.
Executive Chef Jackie Leung ensures that all diners have an exceptional experience at Tea Palace. Mr. Leung is a member of the Hong Kong Chefs Associate (HKCA)—established in 1991—and has over twenty years cooking and managerial experience in the U.S. Some of Mr. Leung’s most popular and raved about dishes are the Special Lamb Pot, Live Alaskan King Crabs Steamed in Tea Palace’s Special Garlic Sauce, Honey Garlic Spareribs, and Lobster Steamed with a Lemon, Cream, and butter sauce.
Anyone should feel confident in hosting a successful party or event at The Tea Palace.
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In August, 2008, Tea Palace Asian Restaurant & Banquets’ grand opening attracted the attention of residents of Renton, and also the media as well. The awards and rave accolades are clear proof of how well received the restaurant has been.
Owner Mr. Duc Tran decided to build a first class restaurant with a sumptuous décor and refined delicacies, in the hope of bringing authentic Cantonese to the community, His effort has resulted in a 20,000 square feet restaurant with a 800-person capacity dining room, and three functional sections including another dining room, a ballroom with a dance floor and a big stage, and also a well furnished VIP room.
This multi-purpose ornate establishment integrates dining, entertainment and other activities. The grand room is equipped with a full PA system, top of the line audio entertainment systems, and a space for a live band, especially handy for wedding parties, anniversaries, and graduations.
The extravagance of the restaurant is not only embodied in the décor, but also in the food. Cantonese cuisine features a great abundance of variety and delicate and beautiful presentations. It is no exaggeration to say that the dishes at Tea Palace are pieces of edible art.
The Braised Oyster with Green Onion & Ginger in Hot Pot, House Special Honey Garlic Spareribs, Lobster Steamed with Lemon, Cream, and Butter Sauce, and Steamed Tenderloin with Plum Sauce are just some of the of executive chef Jackie Leung’s remarkable inventions. Even in China, these dishes are not common.
Jackie Leung, is a member of the Hong Kong Chefs Associate (HKCA) and has over twenty years cooking and managerial experience in the U.S. He is always trying to come up with more creative ways to present the customers a pleasant surprise—combining plums, lemons or other seasonal fruits with ordinary ingredients. In the stifling summer heat, they are a wonderful summer treat to bring a visual and palatable delight.
The economic slowdown has cast a huge shadow on the restaurant industry, especially fine-dining establishments. Tea Palace was no exception and is now trying to introduce an additional menu with more Americanized offerings, hoping to attract Western customers less accustomed to traditional Chinese food.
Consider Tea Palace if you are hankering for a romantic meal with savory food in a laidback setting, or looking for a place to hold an elaborate wedding party or other important ceremony.
