Foodies and culinary enthusiasts in the Bay Area have a new destination to get excited about. HL Peninsula Restaurant has just opened its largest location in Castro Valley, boasting an impressive 28,000 square feet of dining space that promises to revolutionize the local dim sum scene.

Nestled in a former Rite Aid building, this massive restaurant can accommodate up to 800 guests and features nine private rooms, making it perfect for everything from intimate family gatherings to large corporate events. The restaurant’s massive VIP rooms include spaces that can seat 50 diners and feature tables large enough for 30 people – a setup that’s rare even in the Bay Area’s competitive dining landscape.

HL Peninsula’s culinary offerings go far beyond just size. Their menu is a love letter to Cantonese cuisine, featuring an extensive selection of handmade dim sum alongside specialties like stir-fried lobster, wine-marinated oysters, roasted duck, and crab congee. For those seeking a unique dining experience, the restaurant even promises dinner shows featuring an “internationally acclaimed magician and mentalist”.

This newest location is part of HL Peninsula’s expanding Bay Area presence, with existing restaurants in Burlingame, San Francisco, and Milpitas. While the restaurant claims to be the “largest Cantonese restaurant in the U.S”., this title is yet to be officially verified by Guinness World Records.

Interestingly, the restaurant’s location in a former pharmacy has sparked conversation among Bay Area residents. Some see it as a positive transformation of unused retail spaces, with one Reddit user noting it’s the second Rite Aid they’ve seen converted into a dim sum restaurant.

For those eager to experience this culinary destination, HL Peninsula is open daily for lunch and dinner at 3868 Castro Valley Blvd. Advance reservations are recommended, especially for larger events like weddings or corporate gatherings.

Whether you’re a dim sum enthusiast or simply looking for a unique dining experience, HL Peninsula’s new Castro Valley location promises to be a game-changer in the Bay Area’s vibrant food scene.