Steam Menu

Steam, located in the heart of Palo Alto, offers a refined dim sum experience with a diverse Asian menu that balances tradition and innovation. Highlights include their famous Pork & Shrimp Shui Mai and the exclusive Steamed Handmade Dumplings, especially the DoorDash-only Pork with Chive. The Sticky Jasmine Beef Fried Rice stands out as the chef’s special and a local favorite, rich in flavor and texture. Other notable dishes are the 24-Hour Braised Beef Noodle Soup and the Seafood Trio Fried Rice with Fish Roe, both delivering depth and satisfying umami. For spice lovers, the Szechuan Chicken and Walnut Crispy Prawns provide a dynamic contrast of heat and crunch. Steam also caters well to dietary preferences, featuring an impressive selection of seven gluten-free dumplings. Though some dishes lean pricey, the quality, generous portions, and clean, water-based cooking methods make Steam a compelling destination for authentic dim sum and innovative Asian cuisine in Palo Alto.