I award four stars to Phoenix Palace as comparing within the greater Phoenix area. It would be a 2 1/2 if comparing it to spots in San Francisco or Vancouver, B.C. Phoenix Palace satisfied my craving for dim sum with the run of the mill but tasty dumping of the popular kinds. Staff is very friendly and most have a good command of the English language. (Which I appreciate since I ask many questions and do not understand any Chinese dialect.) My dining partner today, loved it and is already planning who to bring on his return visit!