Welcome to Crocodile Palace At The Little Fleet

“ The dishes are very delicious and very Chinese. I recommend this restaurant but the place is very small with only two tables. My wife and I finished our dinner and took more order for the next day. If you want to try some Chinese food, this is a good place. ”

“ Get takeout from this place. If you like garlic, the fried rice is spot on. It's garlicky, and the dried shrimp and chicken skin add a crispy texture. The chicken wings are superb; if you like spicy food, you should try them. They remind me of the taste of Sichuan BBQ rub. ”

“ The food is amazing!! I ordered the mapo tofu as is my habit when it's on the menu. For those that don't know this is supposed to be a spicy flavorful dish. They delivered both extremely well. The way the Sichuan peppercorns tingle your tongue is not something you normally get to experience. Truly an authentic experience!! I will only be in Traverse City for a couple days, but I will be eating here again before I go home. ”

“ My husband and I came to Traverse City for Christmas and we love to try new places. We tried the pork dumplings, Student noodles, and DanDan noodles. All were delicious but if you get the DanDan noodles, be prepared for a spicy dish. Well worth the walk and pretty affordable. ”

“ A Sichuan restaurant in Traverse City, run by 2 local people, with a very short menu, but tastes really authentic!!! What a surprise!!! Crocodile Palace, check it out! You won’t be disappointed if you enjoy spicy food ”

“ I was craving Asian or Middle Eastern food and decided to give Crocodile Palace a try. BEST DECISION EVER! We ordered the crispy pork, grilled & chilled romaine, and pork dumplings. Everything was perfect; delicious, fresh, bold, and with generous portions. This protein, vegetable, and appetizer fed two adults and we could barely finish it all. The pork could not have been more perfectly done, the dumplings were sumptuous and wonderful, and the grilled & chilled romaine was astonishingly delicious (we actually fought over who would get the last bite!). It was all on the spicy side, but then again we did dump chili oil on every bite; it was fantastic! There is no seating in the restaurant and the outside tables were already taken so we grabbed some beverages from the convenience store next door and drove around the corner to the Civic Center & ate at a picnic table. It was a wonderful evening and I can't wait to go back and try more dishes. Also the remodeled interior makes it look totally new & modern inside, a big improvement from before. Here are two tips that we'll remember for next time though: the crispy pork didn't come with rice, so be sure to order some on the side. Also, ask for an extra cup of their chili oil condiment because it's almost good enough to drink. ”

“ We finally had the opportunity to bring our out-of-town family to Crocodile Palace this holiday week after telling them about it for 2 years. It absolutely left an impression on them and became one of our favorite holiday memories. The staff (Sunday, Dec 28) were incredibly kind and patient with our order for nine people, and our questions. There was truly something for everyone - my husband and I who love the Dan Dan Noodles and Ginger Noodles, my sister-in-law who is from Sichuan province and rarely gets to try new inventive places featuring flavors she loves, my brother who prefers to be sweating out of every orifice when he eats Sichuan, three picky kids who enjoyed the heck out of their noodles, and two reluctant 70 year olds who were fans by the end of the meal. We have never tried the brussels sprouts and especially loved, loved them. The ambiance is so great when you pair this meal with drinks from The Little Fleet bar. Crocodile Palace is the one place as a local I would say you'd be remiss to skip out on when visiting the area and is such a fun experience for the Traverse City food scene. ”

“ We ordered takeout and were blown away by how delicious everything was. We tried the wontons, chicken wings, pork belly, Dan Dan noodles, rice, and a side of chili oil—and I’d recommend every single item. The chicken wings remained crispy even after bringing them home and were not that spicy (at least for us). I just wish we lived closer, so we could order more regularly. Absolute chef's kiss! ”